New Davidson Elementary School Principal Terry Hall cheered with students at Sunday's welcome-back picnic. Classes start Tuesday at DES.
Davidson College classes begin today (Monday) and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools students return
on Tuesday. Our community calendar this week is filled with back-to-school and end-of-summer events, from an elementary school open house Monday to Thursday’s opening of the fall faculty art exhibit at Davidson College.
A representative from U.S. Rep. Mel Watt’s office will hold satellite office hours at Town Hall Monday. And the Davidson Town Board holds its monthly work session Tuesday, with a presentation on the ongoing Comprehensive Plan process.
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. 24-30
MONDAY, AUG. 24 – Start of classes at Davidson College. See Davidson’s 2009-10 academic calendar on the college website.
MONDAY, AUG. 24, 9 to 11 a.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – U.S. Rep. Mel Watt satellite office hours. Have an issue to discuss or a comment to pass along to Davidson’s representative in Congress? Stop by. Info: 704-344-9950.
MONDAY, AUG. 24 4-6 p.m., Davidson Elementary School, South Street – Back-to-school open house.
TUESDAY, AUG. 25 – First day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, including Davidson Elementary, Bailey Middle, Davidson IB Middle and North Mecklenburg High. Pine Lake Prep upper school (grades 9-12).
TUESDAY, AUG. 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – Unitarian Fellowship of Lake Norman and Lake Progressive Christians conclude their weekly study and discussion series focusing on the ideas of Bishop John Shelby Spong. Free. Newcomers welcome. The final session will include discussion of possibilities for continuing the group. 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.
TUESDAY, AUG. 25, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Town Board monthly work session. Agenda includes a presentation from two study groups working on the town’s Comprehensive Plan, from the Growth Management and Mobility committees. Also, discussions of the Parks & Rec naming and sponsorship policy and on reporting. Full agenda on the Town Website.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26, 6-7:15 p.m., Davidson Parks & Rec, 416 Armour St. – Inaugural meeting of a new Davidson-based Toastmasters International club. The non-profit group helps people improve speaking and leadership skills. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. See our Aug. 19 news item, “Aug. 26 meeting to launch new Toastmasters club.”
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 7-9 p.m., Davidson College Belk Visual Art Center, Main and Griffith streets – Opening reception and gallery talk for the “2009 Studio Art Faculty Exhibition.” (Details under Galleries below.”) Talk by Rebekah Tolley, the college’s newly hired assistant professor of printmaking. Free.
FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 6:30 p.m., Campania Cafe, South Main Square, 416 S. Main St. – Weekly Party on the Porch with live music.
FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music on the back porch stage: TBA.
FRIDAY, AUG. 28, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music. TBA. Details: 704-987-2022
SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 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. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29 , 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., at Church Street, Cornelius – Bluegrass Concert Saturday, with Dixie Pharaohs. Free admission. For info, call 704-892-5577.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music on the back porch stage: TBA.
SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022
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
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 to be added to the notification list.
<DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Smith Gallery, Davidson College, 315 N. Main St., at Griffith St. – Aug. 27 to Oct. 7: “2009 Studio Art Faculty Exhibition” with etchings of human forms by Herb Jackson, bronze models of monumental public art sculptures by Cort Savage and prints and video by Rebekah Tolley. Also, Aug. 28 to Oct. 7, “Cristina Toro: Alive on the Intricate Earth Under Trees,” in the Smith Gallery, with paintings by the Puerto Rico-born artist from upstate NY. Opening reception Thurs., Aug. 27, 7-9 p.m., with gallery talk by Rebekah Tolley, the college’s newly hired assistant professor of printmaking. Hours: Weekdays, 11-4.
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
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
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 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.
SO ALIVE! GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Library programsDavidson public library branch, on the Village Green, has a variety of programs for kids and adults. Check out as the list is updated on the library’s blog, CLICK HERE> |
ONGOING EVENTS
STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY – Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green, offers story times for todders to preschoolers. “Yearlings” is for toddlers 12-24 months, alternate Thursdays, 10:15 a.m., (about 15-20 minute programs). Dates: Sept. 3 and 17, Oct. 1 and 15, Nov. 5 and 19. Preschool storytime, a 30-minute story time with books, finger games, and music, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 at 10:15 a.m. Jumping Jacks, a 20-30-minute story time for 2 year olds, Sept. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.
THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE, Sept. 10 to Nov. 1, Rural Hill Farm, Neck Road, Huntersville – You and your group or family can find your way through this challenging cornfield maze, and learn about local history. Sponsored by Rural Hill and the Catawba Valley Scottish Society. Open Thursdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last ticket at 5). Flashlight Mazes: Sept. 18, Oct. 9, 23 & 30, tickets on sale 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enter the flashlight maze from 7 pm – 8 pm. Bring your own flashlight. Admission: $10 for adults 13-plus, $7 youth 5-12, 4 and under free. Details: www.ruralhill.net
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. More information in our Jan. 8 news report, Town plans a weekly shuttle bus for seniors.
CALENDARS ON THE WEB
DAVIDSONNEWS.NET SCHOOL CALENDAR – Laurie Dennis’s most recent listing of school events, see our “schools” category. CLICK HERE>
DAVIDSON COLLEGE – For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page.
DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar
DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/
DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/
DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events – Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/.
NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org
ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar – http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/
ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD – http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html
LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com
YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR - online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/
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