Fall colors are only just beginning to appear but our community calendar here in Davidson seems
to be in a crescendo of sorts. A variety of events are timed to coincide with Family Weekend at Davidson College, including music, sports and the opening of a production of Moliere’s “Tartuffe.” Local merchants will stage a Saturday Sidewalk Sale all over town. Meanwhile, Thursday night brings a pair of civic events: a program on “Everything You Wanted to Know about Blacks & Jews” at Town Hall and an election forum with town and school board candidates at St. Alban’s Church, co-sponsored by DavidsonNews.net.
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WEEK OF OCT. 19-25
MONDAY, OCT. 19, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Public kickoff meeting for development of a new town marketing plan aimed at boosting business for retailers, restauranteurs and other businesses. This meeting is the first of three days of meetings between citizens, town leaders and businesspeople. The town is working with Greenville, S.C.-based Arnett Muldrow. To learn more visit www.ci.davidson.nc.us or contact Sandy Lemons, downtown director at slemons@ci.davidson.nc.us or 704 940-9622.
MONDAY, OCT. 19, 6:30-8p.m., 9624 Bailey Road, Suite 290 in Cornelius – Beth Carter, a bankruptcy attorney with The McIntosh Law Firm in Davidson, will be conducting this session entitled “Bankruptcy Myths and Realities.” She will discuss what to expect if you file for bankruptcy, when someone should consider bankruptcy, and other options to explore. Free. Light refreshments will be provided. For information contact Kathryn Firmin-Sellers at United Family Services, 704-655-8745.
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – Davidson College 2009 Concert Series begins with The American Chamber Players. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 faculty/staff/seniors, $5 for youth 18 and under, free at the door for college students with ID. Order online at www.davidson.edu/tickets. For information call 704-894-2848. See also our Oct. 14 preview, “Concert series opens with American Chamber Players.”
TUESDAY, OCT. 20, 7 p.m., Blacksburg, Va. – Davidson men’s soccer at Virginia Tech.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night. Info: 704-895-9090
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 7:30 a.m., MI-Connection board room, 420 S. Academy St., Mooresville – MI-Connection board of directors meeting. Agenda includes introduction of new members, financial and operational review, closed session. (See our Oct. 20 preview, “MI-Connection board meets Thursday.”)
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 4 p.m., Davidson College Dana Building, Room 146 – Dan Boye, chair of Davidson’s physics department, lectures on “Hollow Nanoparticles Made Easy.” Free. Info: 704-894-2073.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 7 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, off Concord Road – St. Alban’s neighborhood and DavidsonNews.net sponsor an Election 2009 forum, with candidates for Town Board and the District 1 Mecklenburg Board of Education seat. Free. Details in our Sept. 23 election notes column.
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – “Everything You Wanted to Know about Blacks & Jews,” an open discussion about cultural differences with Rabbi Barbara Thiede and the Rev. Brenda Tapia. Part of this year’s DavidsonReads series, focusing on “The Color of Water” by James McBride describes. Come learn what you might not know about your neighbors and what would they like you to know. Free. More about DavidsonReads and upcoming programs in our Sept. 3 season preview, “Are you reading yet? DavidsonReads sets schedule.”
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Rusty Knox and Friends. Info: 704-895-9090
THURSDAY, OCT. 22, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-987-2022.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Community Rooms A & B, Mooresville – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center will host a Blood Drive with The American Red Cross. Open to the public, no appointment necessary. Bring photo ID. Info: 704-660-4859.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23 to SUNDAY, OCT. 25 – Davidson College – Family Weekend. For a complete schedule and more information, visit the Family Weekend 2009 page on Davidson.edu.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Davidson College – Family Weekend Concerts, 7 p.m. Davidson College Chorale and the Davidson College Symphony perform at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. 10 p.m., the Jazz Ensemble will perform vintage standards and new tunes in Alvarez College Union 900 Room. Both performances free. For information call 704-894-2848.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena – Davidson volleyball vs. Western Carolina University. Free admission. Silent auction to support breast cancer research.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 6 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – A Zombie Party, for teens. To celebrate Teen Read Week 2009, join us for a discussion and fun with Carrie Ryan, author of “The Forest of Hands and Teeth,” a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller. Prizes for best zombie costumes, zombie makeup etc. Enjoy the Zombie Buffet and Thriller dance contest. Call 704-416-4000 for more information. Registration is required.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 6:30 p.m., Campania Cafe, South Main Square, 416 S. Main St. – Weekly Party on the Porch with live music: Scotti Benge.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 7 p.m., Chattanooga, Tenn. – Davidson women’s soccer vs. Chattanooga.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Marie Reed and Rick Edmiston. Info: 704-895-9090
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 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, OCT. 24 and SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Homewood Suites, Griffith Street at I-77 Exit 30 – Davidson residents Nancy and Russ Gavitt, owners of Natural Images Photography, will introduce their new line of Fine Art Photographic Prints of Davidson and Lake Norman. In addition they will be introducing their line of environmentally green photo frames made of fully recycled lumber and offered in various decorative finishes to complement country home decor.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, all day, downtown, South Main Arts District, and Exit 30 areas – Davidson merchants and restaurants sponsor a townwide “Sidewalk Sale.” Merchants will be offering discounts on selected items and restaurants will feature special dining options. More info: www.ci.davidson.nc.us.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, noon to 3 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union – Students from around the world who will be sharing their cultures through cultural displays, performances, international food, and lots of fun. Free.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, noon, Davidson College Belk Turf Field – Davidson field hockey vs. Appalachian State. Details: www.davidsonwildcats.com
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, noon to 11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Annual Summit Octoberfest. Seasonal beers on sale all day, with a portion of proceeds to benefit Davidson/Cornelius Day Care. Also, from 3-5 p.m., Summit will have a pumpkin carving party. Pumpkins will be available in exchange for a charitable donation. Finally, the party will culminate with a Beer Tasting from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 and on sale now. The tasting will feature eight 3-ounce samples of seasonal brews from the world’s finest craft breweries. The evening event will be hosted by local brewers Dave Beam and Brett Hecker. There will be live music throughout the day, concluding with Rick Spreitzer Trio from 8-11. Info: 704-895-9090
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 1 p.m., Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Davidson College football vs. Drake University. Details on www.DavidsonWildcats.com.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 6-9 p.m., Bailey Middle School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – “Boo-Bash 2009,” a Halloween treat for families, with costume contest (pre-school to adult), “Monster vs. Aliens” film screening on the inflatable screen, a “Monster Mash” dance, arts & crafts by the Community Arts Project, and a Haunted Trail organized by members of Lake Norman Teen Council. Info: 704-892-6031 ext 160, or www.corneliuspr.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center Tyler Tallman Hall – Piano studio recital with students of Davidson College professors Cynthia Lawing and Ruskin Cooper, playing works by Chopin, Schumann, and Barber as part of the year-long Bicentennial Celebration of Chopin and Schumann, and the Centennial Celebration of Samuel Barber. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Davidson vs. Wofford soccer.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Beer tasting, 8-10. Also, live music with Rick Spreitzer Trio. Also, Summit is hosting an all-day Octoberfest celebration, with live music, pumpkin carving and more. See separate listing above. Info: 704-895-9090
SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 11 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – At its 11 a.m. service, the church will honor its music director, Jane Cain, on her 3oth anniversary with the church. A reception will follow. Details: 704-892-5641.
THROUGH NOV. 1 – THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE, 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 Watch our 4-minute audio slideshow interview with Ed McLean of Rural Hill previewing the event.
THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 22, 10 to 5:30 p.m., Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – 16th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival, a 22-acre festival of food, fun and entertainment. With a cast of more than 500 costumed characters, games, jousting, shops, crafts and performances on 10 stages. Details: RenFestInfo.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 2 p.m., Birmingham, Ala. – Davidson women’s soccer at Samford.
THEATER AND FILM
THROUGH OCT. 25, Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – “Almost Maine,” directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. A romantic comedy set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, it follows nine tales of love on a cold, clear, moonless night. Performances Oct. 8, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. Tickets $15-$17. For reservations, call 704-892-7918 or go online to www.carolinatix.org. Details also at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org See our Oct. 7 Theater notes column for more about the play and other local theater news.
OCT. 23-25 and OCT. 30-31, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – The Davidson College Theatre Department’s 2009-10 Mainstage Series begins with “Tartuffe” by Moliere, translated by Christopher Hampton, directed by theater professor Ann Marie Costa. Performances Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30-31 at 8 p.m., Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. (Recommended for ages 13 and up.) Admission $15, seniors $11, faculty/staff $9, students $6. Details: 704-894-2135 or www.davidson.edu/tickets
FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 7:30 and 11 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road – A screening of the 1923 silent film classic “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” starring Lon Chaney, with live organ accompaniment provided by Henry Lebedinsky. Free. For information call 704-892-5641.
NOV. 6-14, Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Warehouse PAC presents “‘night Mother,” by Marsha Norman, directed by Louise Robertson of Davidson. Starring Gloria King and Marla Brown. This play, about the last hours of a young woman who has decided life is not worth living, won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize. Performances Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 6-7 and 13-14, 7:30 p.m. House and beverage bar open at 7 p.m. Also, matinee Sunday, Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m. Doors open 2 p.m. Tickets at tickets@warehousepac.com or via phone at 704-619-0429. More information: Warehousepac.com.
NOV. 11-14, Cunningham Theater Center Barber Theater – Davidson College theater department presents “Alice in Wonderland,” script by the Manhattan Theatre Project under the direction of Andre Gregory. Directed by Davidson senior Samantha Karlin. An innovative adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s uproarious books is aimed at adults as it brings out the classic stories’ darkness, surreality and loopy humor. Shows Wednesday, Nov. 11 to Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Details on the college website.
DEC. 3-20, Davidson Community Players Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 8 pm,
Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 5 at 4 pm matinee (Christmas in Davidson), Dec. 6, 12, 13 & 20 at 2 pm. Tickets $17 adults, $15 students and seniors (65+). Reservations: 704-892-7918 or carolinatix.org. More information about the theater company: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org
MARCH 23-28, Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – The Davidson College Theatre Department’s 2009-10 Mainstage Series concludes with “Leading Ladies,” by Ken Ludwig, directed by theater professor Mark Sutch. Performances March 24-25 at 7:30 p.m., March 26-27 at 8 p.m., and March 28 at 2 p.m. Admission $15, seniors $11, faculty/staff $9, students $6. Details: 704-894-2135 or www.davidson.edu/tickets
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.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24 and SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Homewood Suites, Griffith Street at I-77 Exit 30 – Davidson residents Nancy and Russ Gavitt, owners of Natural Images Photography, will introduce their new line of Fine Art Photographic Prints of Davidson and Lake Norman. In addition they will be introducing their line of environmentally green photo frames made of fully recycled lumber and offered in various decorative finishes to complement country home decor.
SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Daveste Vineyards, Troutman – Lake Norman Art League presents a multimedia printmaking workshop with Noyes Capehart, an artist and author and juror of the art league’s current fall show. All skill levels welcome, bring your own supplies. Details: www.lknart.org.
DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Smith Gallery, Davidson College, 315 N. Main St., at Griffith St. – Exhibit runs Oct. 16 to Dec. 9. “Picturing Davidson: Bill Giduz and His First 30 Years,” an exhibit of photographs by longtime college news office writer and photographer Bill Giduz. Also through Dec. 9, “Staring,” an exhibit of paintings and drawings by Doug Auld and Chris Rush, photographs of Weegee, Diane Arbus, Garry Winogrand, and work by other artists. Opening reception Thursday, Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m. For more information click here. See David Boraks’s Oct. 15 preview of the show, “30 years in Davidson, through the eyes of Bill Giduz.”
CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Through Oct. 30: paintings by Manny Rashet. Details: 704-892-7323 or www.creativeartexchange.org
LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Through Nov. 12, 2009 Fall Show. Gallery hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Artists of all media are invited to enter work in 2009 Small Works Exhibit and Sale. The exhibit runs Nov. 16 through Jan. 8 during gallery hours. Entries are accepted Nov.13 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Nov. 14 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Works will be on display during Christmas in Davidson: December 3-5, 6-9 p.m. with awards announced on December 5 at 8:00 p.m. Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.org.
MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERIES, 463 S. Main St. – 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 – 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.
SANCTUARY GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – Fine art and handmade crafts by local artists. Grand opening and fund-raising silent auction Thursday, Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m. Auction benefits Davidson-Cornelius Day Care. Live music by Reeve Coobs and Matt Glass. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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> Cornelius public library branch now has a blog, too. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> School calendarRead more about key dates in local schools, from curriculum nights to beautification projects to fund-raisers, in Laurie Dennis’s most recent School Notes. |
- MONDAY, OCT. 26, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Sisters and authors Elizabeth Gilbert and Catherine Gilbert Murdock will deliver the annual Reynolds Lecture. Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir “Eat, Pray, Love,” which was No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list for more than a year. Catherine Gilbert Murdock is an award-winning writer of young adult fiction. Her debut novel, “Dairy Queen,” tells the story of a girl who runs her father’s struggling dairy farm and tries out for the high school football team. Free, but tickets required, and may be picked up in person beginning Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alvarez College Union ticket office, or at the door beginning an hour before the event if any tickets remain. For more information call 704-894-2254.
- TUESDAY, OCT. 27, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building Lilly Family Gallery – Spanish writer Laura Freixas lectures on “Souls in Purgatory — Or, Why I Became a Writer Under the Influence of Franco, My Mother and Simone De Beauvoir.” She explores human relationships through the lens of growing up under the dictatorship of Franco. She is now a member of the European Cultural Parliament, and has taught creative writing in Spain, the U.S., and the U.K. Free. For information call 704-894-2608.
- THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 8:30 a.m., South Main Square Business Center conference room – South Main Square Business Networking Group monthly meeting. Coffee, doughnuts and conversation. RSVP by email to krose@roseassociates.com
- THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Visual Arts Center, Main and Griffith streets – Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, professor of Women’s Studies at Emory University, presents a lecture based on her latest book, “Staring: How We Look.” The lecture is presented in conjunction with the exhibition “STARING,” on view in Davidson’s Belk Visual Arts Center from Oct. 16 – Dec. 9. Free. For information call 704-894-2575.
- THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – A panel of experts on relations between North Korea and the U.S. will speak on “SOS North Korea: Confronting the Nuclear and Human Security Challenges of Kim Jong Il’s DPRK.” Free. Info: 704-894-2440.
- 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.
- FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 5-8p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 South Main Street – Costumed characters of all ages are invited to parade down Main Street and collect treats from local merchants. All participants should line up in front of Town Hall at 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 704-892-3349
- SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Music at St. Alban’s series presents “Fanfare: A Brass Festival” with 12 of the area’s best brass musicians playing music from the Renaissance to the present. Details: 704-941-0650. www.saintalbans-davidson.org/musicatstalbans.htm.
- SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 5 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 South Main Street – All Saints Remembrance Service in honor of DUMC members who have passed away in the last year. Service will feature the Requiem of John Rutter with full orchestra presented by the DUMC Chancel and Senior High Choirs. Guest soprano soloists, Jenny Giduz and Lacey Burt. Also included are hymns, prayers and meditation by Rev. Dr. Jody Seymour. Childcare provided. For more information call 704-892-8277.
- MONDAY, NOV. 2, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Interdisciplinary panel discussion of the 1982 Ridley Scott film “Blade Runner.” Panelists are Davidson College biologist Karen Hales, English professor Annie Ingram, and religion professor Doug Ottati. Free.
- WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 10 a.m., The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane – Book discussion with author Tony Abbott, a retired full professor from Davidson College and author of critical studies, novels, and poetry. He will be returning to DavidsonReads to lead the second book discussion of “The Color of Water.” More about DavidsonReads and upcoming programs in our Sept. 3 season preview, “Are you reading yet? DavidsonReads sets schedule.”
- SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 10 a.m., Rural Hill Farm, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – Dogs and their human owners compete in the “Strut Your Mutt Spay/Neuter March” for prizes and to raise money for Humane Animal Rescue efforts and Friends for Life Spay/Neuter Programs. Registration 9 a.m., march and rally begin 10 a.m. Registration is $10 for the first canine entry and $5 for each additional Canine. The Rally to Rescue Pet Expo and Adoption Pet Fair held by Friends for Life Lake Norman also starts at 10 a.m. and will include rescue organizations, animal control facilities with pets available for adoption, educational awareness activities, animal related vendor exhibits, entertainment, food, and children’s activities. For more information call 704-875-3113 or email office@ruralhill.net.
- SATURDAY and SUNDAY, NOV. 7-8, Gates open 8 a.m., competition begins 8:30 a.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville – Over 100 dogs will be competing in the 15th Annual Rural Hill Sheep Dog Trials. Competitions, bounce house and inflatables, hayrides, mazes, livestock and food are included in the event. Admission is $10 per person ages 13+, $7 per child ages 5-12, and children ages 4 and under are free. See Rural Hill for complete schedule of events.
- SATURDAY, SUNDAY and MONDAY, NOV. 7-9, Takeoff daily 7 a.m., weigh-in 4 p.m. daily, Lake Norman and Davidson Village Green – Northern Regional College Fishing Tournament. Includes fishing competition, battle of the bands, national anthem competition and iPod and Macbook giveaways. Registration required. See here for complete schedule of events.
- 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.
- SATURDAY, NOV. 14, noon to 2:30 p.m., Davidson Village Green – “A Day of Music, Food & Fun,” a free community event that serves as the finale of the DavidsonReads 2009 program. By bringing Davidson’s different religious and community groups together by celebrating with singing, dancing and food we hope to illustrate the best lessons of James McBride’s “The Color of Water.” Local churches, synagogues and schools are planning to participate with choral and musical performances, an ethnic dancing showcase and dramatic readings. The Davidson Historical Society will display archived family trees and local citizens are encouraged to display their family trees. There will be a community potluck, pie baking contest and children’s holiday art projects by The Community Arts Project. More about DavidsonReads and upcoming programs in our Sept. 3 season preview, “Are you reading yet? DavidsonReads sets schedule.”
- SUNDAY, NOV. 15, Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Davidson College Eco House sponsors a showing of “Food Inc.” Free. The Eco House is a student residence whose members try to buy most food from local sources.
- 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.
- SUNDAY, DEC. 13, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Music at St. Alban’s series presents The Beggar Boys, featuring Kate Minogue. A portion of the proceeds from this concert benefit Mooresville Soup Kitchen. Details: 704-941-0650. www.saintalbans-davidson.org/musicatstalbans.htm.
GROUPS AND ONGOING EVENTS
THROUGH NOV. 1 – THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE, 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 Watch our 4-minute audio slideshow interview with Ed McLean of Rural Hill previewing the event.
THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 22, 10 to 5:30 p.m., Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – 16th annual Carolina Renaissance Festival, a 22-acre festival of food, fun and entertainment. With a cast of more than 500 costumed characters, games, jousting, shops, crafts and performances on 10 stages. Details: RenFestInfo.com.
LAKE NORMAN TEEN COUNCIL – Want to meet new friends or have something fun to do that looks great on your college application? Join our newly established LKN Teen Council for middle and high school students. Provides service projects, workshops, campus cruises, and teen trips. Upcoming: a Halloween fundraiser, holiday festivals, service projects, state youth conferences, and more. Limited to 40 teens so don’t miss your chance. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month through Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., for pre-meeting activity, then 7:15 p.m. meeting. At Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. Supported by the Parks and Recreation Departments of Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville. Details: 704-892-3349 or www.d-recs.org.
JUST MOVED – A 13-week group for folks who are new to the area or who want to connect with others, began Thursday, Sept. 10. New to the area? Not really new, but still feel new? Learn to laugh again. Meet some great new friends. Get acquainted with the Lake Norman area. Debbie Lovvorn and Janet Mowery will facilitate this 13-week group for women new to the area. The group will meet Thursdays from 10–11:45 a.m. in Room 216/218 of the Alexander Education Building of Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 South Main Street, Davidson. Register by calling the church office at 704-892-8277.
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: Oct. 15, Nov. 5 and 19. Preschool storytime, a 30-minute story time with books, finger games, and music, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 at 10:15 a.m. Jumping Jacks, a 20-30-minute story time for 2 year olds, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.
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.
MS SUPPORT GROUP – Meets third Friday of the month at 10 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, Room 218. It’s a casual round-table discussion for those facing life with MS. On Oct. 16, they’ll host Dr. Michael Kaufman, who will answer questions.
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.
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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