It’s a weekend for juggling in Davidson, with the Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival and a Family Vaudeville Extravaganza here on Saturday. On Friday night, the Sandcrawlers play a CD release party at Summit Coffee. And the Davidson Farmers Market has its weekly sales on Saturday next to Town Hall. While you’re downtown, take your car over to CVS for the first of six Saturday car washes to raise money for Easter Seals.

In sports, Davidson’s women’s soccer team plays Villanova Friday night at Alumni Soccer Stadium. Then Saturday night, it’s Davidson’s men vs. USC Upstate.

Meanwhile, take a look at our Theater listings below for a list of events next week during New River Dramatists’ weeklong residency, which includes a variety of public events, including an unusual dramatization Sunday, Sept. 13, called “Visions of the Future” in response to the Davidson Comprehensive Plan now under development with consultants and citizen committees.

DavidsonNews.net’s calendars are updated continuously. Check back often for additions and changes. And make sure to come back Monday when our This Week calendar previews the week ahead.

WEEKEND OF SEPT. 3-6

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Parks & rec programs Davidson Parks & Recreation is now accepting registration for September youth and adult programs, trips and other events. For more information, visit the town website and click on the “Online P&R Registration” button on the left. CLICK HERE>

THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 7 to 9 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building – 2009 Summer Research Symposium – Students will present their summer research. Free. For information call 704-894-2045.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Eric Scott Guthrie. Info: 704-895-9090

THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 6:30 p.m., Campania Cafe, South Main Square, 416 S. Main St. – Weekly Party on the Porch with live music: Ronn Fryer.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Davidson women’s soccer vs. Villanova.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music on the back porch stage: Sandcrawler CD release party. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: Steve Waddell. Details: 704-987-2022.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 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. Cassie Parsons from Grateful Growers Farms will be there with her Harvest Moon Grille – a rolling food stand featuring dishes with local produce and meat. Music: The Droolers. Community Partner: DavidsonReads. And DavidsonNews.net will be there meeting readers.  More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., CVS store at 127 South Main Street – The CVS store in downtown Davidson will launch the first of six Easter Seals Car Wash sessions, Sept. 5 – Oct. 10, with hotdogs and drinks available for $1 each starting at 10 a.m. Carwashes will be available for a donation to the Easter Seal program, which provides hope for people with disabilities.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 9 a.m., Smithville Park, Ferry Street and Catawba Avenue, Cornelius – 2009 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition for boys and girls 8-15, hosted by recreation departments from Davidson and Cornelius. Details in our Aug. 26 preview.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 9 a.m. to noon, Davidson Village Green – 2009 Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival presents a public juggling session, hosted by Lake Norman Jugglers. Details: Bill Giduz, 704-892-1296 or giduz@bellsouth.net.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 7 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Family Vaudeville Extravaganza, a family-friendly evening of juggling and new vaudeville entertainment, hosted by The Great Fettucini (a.k.a. Steve Langley). Those scheduled to appear include juggler Tommy Curtin, comedy magician Presto, comedy mentalist Jon Stetson and New Vaudeville entertainer Todd Charles. Part of the 2009 Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival. Details: Bill Giduz, 704-892-1296 or giduz@bellsouth.net.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 7 p.m., Elon University, Elon – Davidson football at Elon University.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Davidson men’s soccer vs. USC Upstate.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – No live music – closing at 3 p.m. for a private party. Info: 704-895-9090

SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music with “Robin.” Details: 704-987-2022

SUNDAY, SEPT. 6, 4 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Davidson women’s soccer vs. Frances Marion.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 6, 8 p.m., Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Annual Bernard Mathematics Lecture, with Joseph Gallian, distinguished professor of teaching and professor of mathematics at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, will speak on “Using Mathematics to Create Symmetry Patterns.” Free. For information call 704-894-2317.

THEATER AND FILM

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THURSDAY TO SATURDAY, SEPT. 11-13, and MONDAY TO WEDENESDAY, SEPT. 14-16, 1 p.m. daily except Sept. (noon), Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – New River Dramatists 2009 Davidson residency offers public sessions where you’ll be able to watch the nonprofit drama incubator in action. These script-development sessions are guided by the artistic director and supported by other playwrights, performers and feedback from observers. Watch the next great American play as it’s born. Details: 704-892-7953. Hosted by Davidson Community Players, www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 9 a.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., off Statesville Road, Cornelius – New River Dramatists conducts a Young Playwrights Session, bringing its new play development process to young playwrights. Readings will be conducted of works in progress by several local teen writers. Open to the public.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 7 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, Armour and Watson streets – New River Dramatists and Davidson Community Players present a cocktail reception and benefit with a staged reading of “Absence,” a new play by Wendy Hammond. The play will debut in October at People’s Light & Theater in Pennsylvania. $30 per person, proceeds go to Davidson Community Players. Info and tickets at 704-892-7918 or online.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 7 p.m., Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “Talking with New River: At the Heart of New Play Development.” A community even presented by New River Dramatists discussing the state of new plays in the U.S. and their process for new play development. How can our local arts scene cultivate and support new works? Moderated by Marla Brown of the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius.

SUNDAY, SEPT 13, 1 p.m., Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “Visions of the Future: A Response to the Davidson Comprehensive Plan.” New River Dramatists will present a dramatization and response to the plan, which has been under development over the past year by consultants, planners and local citizen committees, who are drafting a new vision for future development in Davidson.

SUNDAY AND MONDAY, SEPT. 27-28, Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. Auditions for Davidson Community Players’ December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. Times: 6 p.m. for youth, 7 p.m. for adults, consisting of cold readings from the script. Bring a resume or list of theater experience, a recent picture and a list of conflicts for the October-December time period. Callbacks will be Sunday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.; rehearsals begin Oct. 12, 7 p.m. Requires 9 or 10 men, 7 or 8 women and 4 children (2 boys, 2 girls). www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

OCT. 8-25, Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – “Almost Maine,” directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

DEC. 3-20, Davidson Community Players Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

GALLERIES & ART EVENTS

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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. – Through 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 through 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. Hours: Weekdays, 11-4.

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Sept. 7- Oct. 30: paintings by Manny Rashet. Free opening reception Friday, Sept. 11, 7-9 p.m. Gallery open Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a,.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 704-892-7323 or www.creativeartexchange.org

ARTWORKS ON MAIN, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville – Oil paintings by Marlise Newman, of Charlotte. She’s the featured artist during the September Gallery Crawl, Friday, Sept. 11, 6-9 p.m. Music by Billy Jones. 704-664-2414. www.artworksonmain.com

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

DAVIDSON TOWN HALL Atrium Gallery, 216 S. Main St. – Through Oct. 24 Photographs by Dana Pianowski and metal sculpture by Rich Nossell. Ms. Pianowski, of Davidson, has studied at Parsons School of Design and International Center of Photography in New York. Mr. Nossell is a native of Long Island, N.Y., who now lives in Huntersville and makes custom furniture. Open weekdays during Town Hall hours, and other times during Town Hall events.

CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – Through 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.

See our Aug. 28 “Art News” column for a report from last week’s Faculty Exhibition opening at Davidson and more news from local galleries.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

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Library programs Davidson 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>

MONDAY, SEPT. 7 – Labor Day holiday. Town Hall and other government offices closed. Banks and schools closed. Commercial garbage pickup on normal schedule. Residential garbage pickup on a one-day delay this week.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, noon, Cornelius Town Hall – Lake Norman Transportation Commission I-77 task force meets with representatives from N.C. Department of Transportation to discuss the history and future of planning for I-77. See our Aug. 14 news item for details.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 6 p.m., Belk Turf Field – Davidson women’s field hockey vs. North Carolina.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Town Board monthly meeting. Agenda TBA.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall – Lecture by Tobias Wolff, author of “This Boy’s Life” and “Old School,” Mr. Wolff also will sign copies of Old School and his other books during a reception after his talk. Free. Published in 2003, “Old School” is the first-year reading assignment for Davidson’s new students this fall, and the opening event in a year-long Celebration of Honor and Integrity at the college. Details on the college website.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall – Robin Wright, award-winning journalist and commentator, will speak on “Turmoil in Iran: What’s Next?” She will discuss recent developments in Iran, including this summer’s presidential election and its consequences. Free. For information call 704-894-2440.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 5 p.m., Davidson Day School fields – Davidson’s new middle school football team will host a home game against Northside Christian Academy. (Click here to read our report on the new team and see their full schedule.)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Davidson women’s soccer vs. UNC Charlotte.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 7:30 p.m., Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – Brad Gooch professor of English at William Paterson University. Gooch will speak on “Walking Backward: Flannery O’Connor’s Life and Work.” Free. For information call 704-894-2254.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2:30 p.m., Martin Lecture Hall B25 – Chemistry Colloquium: Dr. Conchita Jimenez-Gonzalez, director of operational sustainability at GlaxoSmithKline, will speak about “Applying Green Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry.” Free. Refreshments served beforehand at 2 p.m. in Martin Lobby. For information call 704-894-2307.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – “A Family, A Fair: A Parenting Festival at the Lake” hosted by La Leche League of Lake Norman and Town of Davidson. Free, with silent auction and children’s activities. More information at http://lakenormanlll.weebly.com/a-family-a-fair.html

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 1 p.m., Davidson College Richardson Stadium – First home game for Davidson football, vs. Lenoir-Rhyne.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 2-8 p.m., Homewood Suites, Exit 30 – Endless Summer Quarterly record show and convention. Musicians will be attending, and dealers will have merchandise including Beach Boys and Jan & Dean memorabilia, as well as other records and CDs. Also, premiere of Surf City Allstars new CD “Acoustic Vibrations,” a collection of well known Beach Boy and Jan & Dean classics performed by the group. http://endlesssummerquarterly.blogspot.com/

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 8 p.m., Midtown Sundries, West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Benefit concert for Cornelius Animal Shelter, sponsored by Endless Summer Quarterly. Appearances scheduled by Dean Torrence (Jan & Dean), David Marks (one of the original founders of the Beach Boys), Billy Hinsche (longtime touring member of the Beach Boys), Gary Griffin, Chris Farmer, Philip Bardowell, David Logeman, Jez Graham, and Chris English. http://endlesssummerquarterly.blogspot.com/

SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 8:30 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Free outdoor screening of “Hotel for Dogs” on the inflatable screen. Free. Details on the Cornelius Parks & Rec website.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13, noon to 4 p.m., Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius – Jewish Council of Lake Norman presents the first Shalom Lake Norman festival, with klezmer music, soloists, an Israeli dance group, children’s crafts and rides, ethnic food. Organizers hope it will become an annual celebration.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 13, 6-8 p.m., Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents a Concert on the Green, with Tropic Culture. Picnic contest theme: Most Colorful … Taste the Rainbow. www.downtowndavidson.org

MONDAY, SEPT. 14, 11 a.m., Birkdale Golf Club, Huntersville – Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg 20th anniversary charity golf tournament. All proceeds go toward Rotary projects, including Cornelius Elementary summer enrichment program, soccer programs, Circle de Luz, North Meck/South Iredell Transportation, Latina Literacy Program, Lake Norman YMCA Triathlon, Blythe Elementary, The Bin, Flight of Honor, world wide polio eradication, and the North Meck Christmas Project. Entry deadline Aug. 31. Details and registration, www.northmeckrotary.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 14, 8 p.m., Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Travel Writing Lecture: Doug Lansky, award-winning National Geographic author and world-travel expert, will give a lecture titled “Get Lost.” Free. Call 704-894-2651 for information.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road – 2009-10 Organ at Davidson series begins with a concert by Jane Cain, music director at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. (She replaces Robert Parris, Mercer University organ professor, who originally was scheduled to open the series.) Reception follows. Free, though donations accepted toward future programs. More in our Organ at Davidson season preview.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 7:30 p.m., Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Hall – Faculty recital with David Solis Olson performing selected works on guitar, accompanied by flutist Linda La Bombard, soprano Alina MacNichol and pianist Cynthia Lawing. Call 704-894-2848 for information.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, noon, Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Medical ethics lecture by Lance Stell, Davidson’s Thatcher Professor of Philosophy and director of the Medical Humanities Program. Professor Stell will speak abut ethical conflicts in a presentation titled “Physicians’ Integrity and Ties to Industry.” For information call 704-894-2285.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 7-8 p.m., Davidson Elementary School – Join Scouting Night will feature opportunities for interested families to find out more about scouting programs for girls and boys in Mecklenburg County. In Davidson, Cub Pack 58, chartered by the Davidson Lions, will hold an information session and kid activities in the Davidson Elementary school gym and cafeteria.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 7 p.m., Alvarez College Union Sprinkle Room – Damion Waymer, assistant professor of communication at Virginia Tech University, will speak on “Giving Voice to the Voiceless: The Outcast Advocacy Relations Model.” He will explore issues of marginalized, underrepresented publics. Free. Details: 704-894-2528.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18, 12:30 p.m., Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – “Musical Interludes: Scholarship Winners.” Free recital music department scholarship winners. Call 704-894-2848 for information.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Davidson Village Green. First “Davidson Green Day” festival sponsored by Davidson Lands Conservancy. The all-day event features exhibitors and information on how to save money and natural resources, and help the environment. Includes live music and opportunities to volunteer for local projects. The event follows the annual Run for Green half-marathon, 5K and 10K running races. Details: www.davidsonlands.org

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20, 4 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – “Genealogy: A How-To Lesson,” with Jane Johnson, an information specialist at The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. She will share resources and techniques for piecing together a family history and family tree. The program is presented in partnership with the DavidsonReads townwide reading program. This year’s community reading book is “The Color of Water” by James McBride.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 4:30 p.m., Chambers Building Room 3155 – Karen Neander, professor of philosophy at Duke University, speaks on “Picture Theories of Mental Content.” Details: 704-894-2218.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25, 2:30 p.m., Davidson College, Martin Lecture Hall B25 – Chemistry Colloquium: Professor Michael C. Fitzgerald, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Duke University, will present a lecture on “A Mass Spectrometry-Based Protein-Ligand Binding Assay with Proteomic Potential.” Refreshments served in Martin Lobby at 2 p.m. For more information, call 704-894-2307.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26, 9 a.m., Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – Concerto Competition: Student musicians will compete for the opportunity to perform as solo artists in the Davidson College Symphony Orchestra’s Fall Concert. Freel. More information: 704-894-2848.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 3:30 p.m., Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Hall – Classical Indian music concert. Jayanthi Kumaresh will play the veena, an Indian string instrument, accompanied by Arjun Kumar on mridangam. General admission tickets are $15, or $12 for seniors, and free for students and members of the Classical Music Association of Charlotte. Call 704-894-2848 for information.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27, 6-8 p.m., Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – Downtown Davidson Inc. presents a Concert on the Green, with local singer songwriter Rusty Knox. Picnic contest theme: Most Unique … stand up and stand out. www.downtowndavidson.org

MONDAY, SEPT. 28, 4:30 p.m., Chambers Building Hance Auditorium – Historian David Cecelski will speak about “Love in the Archives: The Search for Abraham Galloway Spy.” Free. For information call 704-894-2442.

MONDAY, SEPT. 28, 7:30 p.m., Alvarez College Union 900 Room – French and International Studies Lecture: Historian Pap Ndiaye, author of “La Condition noire,” speaks on “Blacks and Blackness in France” from an historical and sociological perspective, focusing on the condition of Blacks as an “invisible” minority in France. Free. Information: 704-894-2440.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 29, 7:30 p.m., Alvarez College Union 900 Room – 2009-10 Bank of America Lecture Series with Michael A. Levi, the David M. Rubenstein senior fellow for energy and the environment and director of the Program on Energy Security and Climate Change at the Council on Foreign Relations. He will speak on “The Energy Emergency: National Security, Climate Change and Global Poverty,” as the opening speaker in this year’s Bank of America Lecture Series. The series addresses “Responding to the Global Energy Challenge: Technology, Policy and Security.” Free. Details: 704-894-2440.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30, 8 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College Artist Series concert with Grammy-nominated Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile. Their music touches bluegrass, jazz and classical music. Admission $20. Call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for reservations, or reserve online at www.davidson.edu/tickets.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3, 8:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church parking lot, 233 S. Main St. – 2009 5th annual Ride for Hope & Housing, a benefit for Davidson Housing Coalition. Sign up for 25k, 50k and 100k routes in Davidson and surrounding counties. Also, 5K family fun ride through Davidson neighborhoods. Registration and more information, CLICK HERE>

SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 1 p.m., Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Davidson College vs. Morehead State football. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, while supporting the community programs of United Family Services. You can purchase half-price game tickets in advance at www.DavidsonWildcats.com. Select tickets, Oct. 10, then enter the password “UFS.” Also, buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win an adult bike from Cool Breeze Cyclery or a gift card from RimzOne. Drawing on game day. Also, enter your family in the Punt, Pass & Kick competition and win a $100 Harris Teeter gift card. Advance info or raffle tickets: 704-808-4750.

THURSDAY, OCT. 15, 5 p.m., Davidson Day School fields – Davidson’s new middle school football team will host a home game against St. Mark’s School. (Click here to read our report on the new team and see their full schedule.)

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 5 p.m., Davidson Day School fields – Davidson’s new middle school football team will host a home game against Southlake Christian.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 8;30 a.m., Lake Norman State Park, Troutman – Rumble in the Woods running races, including 12.6-mile, 6.6-mile and 5k runs on park trails. Sponsored by Team Triumph, a group of Lake Norman area women runners and triathletes. Proceeds benefit Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports Charities. Registration on Active.com.

THURSDAY, DEC. 3 to SATURDAY, DEC. 5, 6-9 p.m., downtown Davidson – Christmas in Davidson community festival. Main Street closed for strolling and shopping. Santa will be there, and the Village Green stage hosts performances. Vendors sought. For more info on becoming a vendor, see the town website.

ONGOING EVENTS

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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

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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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