Environment workshop, music, Cats’ fan day
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A two-night workshop at Davidson College Presbyterian Church on faith and the environment, a monthly meeting of the Town Board and a Concert on the Green with The Stardusters big band (co-sponsored by DavidsonNews.net) 
highlight a busy late-summer week of activities in and around Davidson. Our community calendar also includes an evening of outdoor gaming on the wall Monday night at Ben & Jerry’s, co-sponsored by Lake Norman Teen Council, a free information program Friday at the Pines about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and a bluegrass concert Saturday at Cornelius Presbyterian with Davidson’s Rusty Knox. And Saturday, the Davidson College athletic department hosts a fall sports Fan Day. Those events and more in our weekly listings below.
Just a reminder: We update this calendar continuously as we receive new listings. Check back daily for updates. On Thursday, look for our Weekend Calendar.
WEEK OF AUG. 10-16
MONDAY, AUG. 10, 8 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s parking lot, 202 S. Main St. – Teen Wii and Rock Band on the Wall night. Lake Norman Teen Council and Ben & Jerry’s present an evening of outdoor gaming on the wall. Games include Rock Band and Wii sports. Two stations with 4 players per game. Free.
MONDAY-TUESDAY, AUG. 10-11, 5:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. each evening, Davidson College Prebyterian Church – Series on Faith and the Environment. This DCPC summer series for adults and youth will look at “just and sustainable living.” Evenings will begin with a catered supper. Fees are $20 per adult. Child care is available, and family costs are capped at $75. Monday night: Jill Rios, director of the N.C. Council of Churches’ Interfaith Power and Light, on environment and justice. Tuesday: “Living in a Just and Sustainable Way,” with speakers on eating locally (Kealy Devoy), living sustainably (Holly Emerson), “Cool Congregations” (Dennis Testerman of the Presbytery of Charlotte), and land trusts and conservation (Roy Alexander of Davidson Lands Conservancy). See www.dcpc.org [1] for more information. For more information, read our July 31 news item about the event. [2]
TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Town Board monthly meeting. Agenda includes public hearings on an updated and reformatted version of the Planning Ordinance, on a proposed annexation of two parcels on Shearer Street, off North Main Street, and on proposed financing of up to $314,000 to buy land on Beaty Street. Agenda on the town website [3].
John Shelby Spong
TUESDAY, AUG. 11 (also Aug. 18 and 25), 6:30 to 8 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – Unitarian Fellowship of Lake Norman and Lake Progressive Christians continue their weekly study and discussion series focusing on the ideas of Bishop John Shelby Spong. Free. Complimentary refreshments at 6:15. The Spong Series includes a unique two-part format that allows participants to engage in personal discussions in the Tuesday night class and engage in the study and email interaction at: lakeprogressivechristians @yahoo.com. [4]
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night.
THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 1:30-3 p.m., The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane – Alzheimer’s Association and The Pines at Davidson present a free program on “When Realities Collide: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia” with Teresa Hoover of the Alzheimer’s Association. Please RSVP by Wed., Aug. 12, to 704-532-7390 or teresahoover@alz.org [5]
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 6:30 p.m., Campania Cafe, South Main Square, 416 S. Main St. – Weekly Party on the Porch with guitarist Ronn Fryer.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music on the back porch stage: TBA.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. [6] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 9:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel, 304 S. Main St. – Davidson Aglow Community Lighthouse presents a program “Walk Like a Queen, Prepare for the King!” with guest speaker Cynthia Hillson. Her ministry Precious Oils Up on the Hill began after a 3-day encounter in 1991. Meeting free. Details: call Carol 704-892-8235.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and MONDAY to WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17-19, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Summer book sale at the library, with books and audio visual items for sale, many 50 cents or less. Details on the library blog. [7]
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., at Church Street, Cornelius – Bluegrass Concert Saturday, with with Rusty Knox, Davidson-based singer-guitarist. Free admission. Artist Ron Weidele will be displaying his work, and other craft items and jewelry also will be for sale. For info, call 704-892-5577. For more information, see our July 30 post, “Saturday bluegrass concerts feature local musicians [8].”
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 1-3 p.m., Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Davidson College Meet the Wildcats Fan Day [9] kickoff for fall sports. Meet Davidson coaches and athletes in football, men and women’s soccer, field hockey and volleyball. Includes prize drawings, a Kids Zone with inflatables and other attractions, and a dunk tank with football coach Tripp Merritt and campus police chief Fountain Walker. Free.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music on the back porch stage: TBA.
SUNDAY, AUG. 16, 6-8 p.m., Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents another Concert on the Green, with the Stardusters [10] big band. Picnic contest theme: “Elegant & Classy.” This concert will include information tables by local nonprofit organizations United Family Services, Ada Jenkins Center and Davidson Housing Coalition. More in our July 28 news item [11] and on the website of www.downtowndavidson.org [12] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a co-sponsor of this concert.
THEATER AND FILM
OCT. 8-25, Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – “Almost Maine,” directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org [13]
GALLERIES & ART EVENTS
MONDAYS, 6-9 p.m., Creative Art Exchange, Cornelius – open figure drawing sessions, hosted by David Smith. $10 model fee. Contact davidbsmith@bellsouth.net [14] to be added to the notification list.
SUMMIT COFFEE, 128 S. Main St. – “COLORCOrroDED,” an exhibit of new paintings by Ana Kozhevnikova. Upstairs at Summit, open during coffee shop hours.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Smith Gallery, Davidson College, Main and Griffith streets – through Aug. 7, summer exhibition: “The Davidson College Permanent Art Collection: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions.” Hours: Weekdays, 11-4. Details on the college website. [15]
CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Through Aug. 28: Children’s Arts Project and Creative Art Exchange summer exhibit “Kids Create,” with work by participants in summer camps. Gallery open Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a,.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 704-892-7323 or www.creativeartexchange.org [16]
MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERIES, 463 S. Main St. – “The Summer Show,” featuring new works by gallery artists. Through August the gallery will offer rotating original art by all the gallery regulars, with major exhibits by impressionist Dee Beard Dean, expressionist Charlotte Foust, landscapes by Susan Jennings and Ray Byram, folk art by Addie James, whimsical collages by Betsey Hampton, and more. Hours: Mon-Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3. For more information call 704-895-1213 and visit the website at www.merrilljennings.com [17]
CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – Aug. 11 to Sept. 29, an exhibit of gallery artists to celebrate the gallery’s 20th year. Reception Saturday Aug. 22, 4-6 p.m. Gallery hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. Information: www.christafautgallery.com [18] or 704-892-5312.
WOODEN STONE, 445 S. Main St. – Functional fine art and hand-made objects. Gallery hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays/Mondays. 704-892-1449. www.woodenstonegallery.com [19].
SO ALIVE! GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – “This is Africa,” an exhibit of photos by Doug Vinez. Also, new work from Larry Dukes, Jenny Kiker, Ryan Blythe, Jason Hendrickson, Michael Joe Moore, and Nora Bouknight. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11-5; Saturday, 10-2; Sunday, 12-2; and by appointment. Info: mary@soalive.org [20].
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Library summerDavidson public library branch, on the Village Green, has a variety of programs in the works this summer. Check out as the list is updated on the library’s blog, CLICK HERE> [21] |
ONGOING EVENTS
ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. The group will meet twice monthly to offer education, fellowship, support, and family fun for those considering, in the process of or at home with adopted children. Register and request child care by calling the church office, 704-892-8277. Questions? Call Cheryl Mahony at 704-895-8043.
50+ COFFEE CLUB, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. – Join the 50-Plus Coffee Club, meeting every Wednesday. It’s a relaxing social environment where you can meet old and new friends. Coffee, games, newspapers and pastries provided. No registration required, just show up! Info: 704-892-3349.
CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP, first and third Wednesdays each month, 7-8:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Individuals coping with an illness or who have family members coping with an illness welcome. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612.
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Facilitators Mark and Gayle Olenik provide resources to help you cope and work toward a new beginning. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care.
NOW WHAT? GRIEF BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR, second Saturday each month, 9:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregational Care House, 262 South St. – If you are coping with the loss of a loved one for one year or more, we welcome you to join. Janet McKee and Bryan Readling will facilitate. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Register by calling the church office at 704-892-8277. Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612.
DAVIDSON DASH SHUTTLE BUS – Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Town of Davidson has begun service on a weekly shuttle bus called Davidson Dash. The bus will visit downtown, South Main Street, Sadler Square and the Harris Teeter shopping center near Exit 30. Cost: $1 per roundtrip. To reserve a space, call the recreation department before noon on the Friday before, 704-892-3349 or sign up on the recreation department website, d-recs.org [30]. More information in our Jan. 8 news report, Town plans a weekly shuttle bus for seniors [31].
CALENDARS ON THE WEB
DAVIDSONNEWS.NET SCHOOL CALENDAR – Laurie Dennis’s most recent listing of school events, see our “schools” category. CLICK HERE> [32]
DAVIDSON COLLEGE – For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page [33].
DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar [34]
DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/ [35]
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/ [36]
DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events – Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/ [37].
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org [38]
ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar – http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/ [39]
ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD – http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html [40]
LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com [41]
YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/ [42]
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[1] www.dcpc.org: http://www.dcpc.org
[2] July 31 news item about the event.: http://davidsonnews.net/2009/07/31/environmental-workshop-at-dcpc-adoption-support-at-dumc/
[3] on the town website: http://ci.davidson.nc.us/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=349
[4] lakeprogressivechristians @yahoo.com.: http://davidsonnews.net/guidelakeprogressivechristians@yahoo.com
[5] teresahoover@alz.org: http://davidsonnews.net/guide“mailto:teresahoover@alz.org”
[6] www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.: http://www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org/
[7] on the library blog.: http://davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/summer-booksale/
[8] Saturday bluegrass concerts feature local musicians: http://davidsonnews.net/guide/?p=1158
[9] Meet the Wildcats Fan Day: http://www.davidsonwildcats.com/sports/2009/8/3/GEN_0803095808.aspx
[10] Stardusters: http://thestardusters.com/
[11] our July 28 news item: http://davidsonnews.net/guide/?p=1162
[12] www.downtowndavidson.org: http://www.downtowndavidson.org
[13] www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org: http://www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
[14] davidbsmith@bellsouth.net: mailto:davidbsmith@bellsouth.net
[15] on the college website. : http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x36112.xml
[16] www.creativeartexchange.org: http://www.creativeartexchange.org
[17] www.merrilljennings.com: http://www.merrilljennings.com/
[18] www.christafautgallery.com: http://www.christafautgallery.com
[19] www.woodenstonegallery.com: http://www.woodenstonegallery.com/
[20] mary@soalive.org: mailto:mary@soalive.org
[21] CLICK HERE>: http://davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/summer-programs-2009/
[22] Cornelius Parks & Rec website: http://www.corneliuspr.org/2009outdoorcinemaseries.html
[23] www.ci.mooresville.nc.us: http://www.ci.mooresville.nc.us/portal/node/275
[24] giduz@bellsouth.net.: http://davidsonnews.net/guide“giduz@bellsouth.net”
[25] www.northmeckrotary.org: http://davidsonnews.net/guidewww.northmeckrotary.org
[26] www.davidsonlands.org: http://davidsonnews.net/guide“http://www.davidsonlands.org”
[27] CLICK HERE>: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1754010&assetId=c0258b9c-f29d-466f-81bb-c847222dbed3
[28] Team Triumph: http://www.teamtriumphnc.com/
[29] Active.com: http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1768564&assetId=9EF8E77B-2623-4584-BD7E-300A6C4EEBC4
[30] d-recs.org: http://www.d-recs.org
[31] Town plans a weekly shuttle bus for seniors: http://davidsonnews.net/2009/01/08/town-plans-a-weekly-shuttle-bus-for-seniors/
[32] CLICK HERE>: http://davidsonnews.net/category/schools/
[33] college calendar page: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x892.xml
[34] http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar: http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar
[35] http://www.dcpc.org/: http://www.dcpc.org/
[36] http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/: http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/
[37] davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/: http://davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/
[38] www.plcmc.org: http://www.plcmc.org/rss/branchrss.aspx?id=15&fbid=16&locname=North+County+Regional
[39] http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/: http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/
[40] http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html: http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html
[41] LKNSenior.com: http://www.LKNSenior.com
[42] http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/: http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/
[43] editor@davidsonnews.net: mailto:editor@davidsonnews.net
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