Our weekend has a variety of Halloween-themed music and events in and around Davidson. Kids and parents are invited to wear their costumes in the annual Halloween march on Main Street Friday evening. Also Friday, organist Henry Lebedinsky plays a spooky accompaniment to the silent film “Hunchback of Notre Dame” in two shows at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. And over at Davidson Day School, the first student theater production of the year Friday and Saturday features dramatizations of four scary stories by Edgar Allen Poe.

On Thursday, Emory University professor Rosemarie Garland-Thomson presents a lecture based on her latest book, “Staring: How We Look,” in conjunction with the exhibition “STARING,” on view in Davidson’s Belk Visual Arts Center.

On Friday, artist, writer and photographer Mike Martin performs “Approaching History: a life book” at Warehouse Performing Arts Center, Cornelius. The event includes images, voice recordings, prose poems, verse, lyrical documentaries, memoir and family letters to portray his history, relationships andlife experiences. Free. Wine reception to follow.

A reminder: Thursday and Friday are teacher work days at local public schools.

DavidsonNews.net’s calendars are updated continuously. Check back for additions and changes. On Monday, let us help you plan your week with our Davidson Week Calendar.

WEEKEND OF OCT. 29-NOV. 1

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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, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bailey Middle School, 11900 Bailey Rd- The school will host a blood drive.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 5 p.m., Davidson Day School fields – Davidson Day /Community School of Davidson middle school football team hosts a home game against Southlake Christian.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 5 p.m., Davidson Pointe neighborhood sales office – Mayor John Woods hosts a “town meeting” with residents of the neighborhood, which is north of Davidson, off Bridges Farm Road in Iredell County. The mayor and town staff will listen to needs and concerns of neighborhood residents and answer questions about town affairs. Open to the public.

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 through 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, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Jonesy & Wood. Info: 704-895-9090

THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-987-2022.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29 and FRIDAY, OCT. 30, No classes at CMS schools to allow time for parent-teacher conferences.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cannon School, Blue Gym and Dining Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord -Cannon School Holiday Bazaar, with toys, gifts, monogrammed items, jewelry, pottery, clothes, home goods, gourmet foods, and more available from more than 60 vendors, including Cannon parents, staff, and students. Free. Info; 704-786-8171.

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 or go online.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex – Volleyball v. Wofford. No ticket required. For more information, call 704-894-2123 or go online.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 7 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Artist, writer and photographer Mike Martin performs “Approaching History: a life book.” The performance will include images, voice recordings, prose poems, verse, lyrical documentaries, memoir and family letters to portray his history, relationships andlife experiences. Free. Wine reception to follow. For more information, call 704-619-0429 or go online.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 7:30 and 11 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road intersection – 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 more information, call 704-892-5641 or see www.dcpc.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Wavy Space. Info: 704-895-9090

SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 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, 31, noon, Fisher Farm Park, off Shearer Road – Halloween Bike Skills Clinic. Members of Team Cyclepath will lead a free mountain bike clinic. Instruction for 45 minutes, followed by riding on the Fisher Farm Park trails. Helmet required, flat pedals recommended. Riders under 18 need a parent or guardian.

SATURDAY OCT. 31 and SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – The Renaissance Festival Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights. Includes Halloween treasure hunt, Halloween costume contest with prizes, a zombie jousting challenge, treat bags and goodies throughout the park. Children under 12 free, adult tickets $18 when purchased in advance at Harris Teeter stores, $19 at the gate. Call 877-896-5555, or visit www.renfestinfo.com for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 1 p.m., Davidson College, Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field – Field Hockey v. Longwood. Tickets required. For more information, call 704-894-2123 or go online.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 4 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex – Volleyball v. Furman. No ticket required. For more information, call 704-894-2123 or go online.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 5 p.m., Davidson College, Alumni Soccer Stadium – Women’s soccer v. Georgia Southern. No ticket required. For more information, call 704-894-2123 or go online.

SATURDAY OCT. 31 and SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., NC Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Avenue, Spencer – Autumn train excursions let you take in the fall foliage and include stops in Charlottesville, Va., and Biltmore Village, Asheville. Tickets $140-240. Call 704-636-2889 ext. 232, or visit www.nctrans.org for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31, noon, Indianapolis – Davidson College football at Butler. Details on www.DavidsonWildcats.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – No music tonight, closing early. Info: 704-895-9090

SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 9:45 a.m., Congregation House, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main Street – Julia Thorne will speak on “Theological, Historical, and Legal Perspectives on Immigration”. Thorne is the manager for Immigration Issues/immigration counsel for the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Louisville, Ky. Details: 704-892-5641. www.dcpc.org.

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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29 THROUGH SUNDAY, 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). Halloween flashlight mazes: Fridya, Oct. 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.

THEATER AND FILM

FRIDAY, OCT. 30, 7:30 and 11 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road intersection – 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 more information, call 704-892-5641 or see www.dcpc.org.

FRIDAY, OCT. 30 and SATURDAY, OCT. 31, Friday, 5 and 9 p.m., and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St. – Theater program students will be performing “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe,” an eerie dramatization of four of Poe’s best tales: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Admission at the door $5.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6 and SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College, Tyler Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center – The Davidson College Music Department presents “The Pirates of Penzance.” Admission is free but tickets are required. For tickets contact the Union Box Office at 704-894-2135. More information: davidson.edu/music.

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

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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.

THURSDAY, OCT. 29, 7-8 p.m., Semans Lecture Auditorium inside the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center – Artist-talk by Doug Auld and lecture by Dr. Rosemarie Garland-Thomson about the new exhibit, STARING. For details click here.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6 and SATURDAY, NOV. 7, Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., various studios – Lake Norman Studios invites the public to tour seven different studios and see art in a casual atmosphere. Details: www.lknstudios.com.

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. 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. 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!

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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> Cornelius public library branch now has a blog, too. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> School calendar Read more about key dates in local schools, from fund-raisers to theater to seminars, in Laurie Dennis’s most recent School Notes.

• 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.
• TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Election Day. Voters in the Davidson town limits will cast ballots on two races: Town Board (8 candidates for 5 seats) and on the Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board District 1 seat (3 candidates for 1 seat). Those outside the town limits vote forschool board only. For more about the the candidates and election campaign see our past coverage in the Election 2009 category. For details about polling places and procedures, visit the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, www.meckboe.org
• TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 2:30 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Author and journalist Thomas Friedman will discuss environmental issues in a lecture titled “Hot, Flat and Crowded – An Update.” A book signing will follow the lecture.  His talk is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Available at the college union ticket office on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a three-ticket limit per person. Tickets are not available by phone or online, but 75 tickets will be made available on a first come, first serve basis beginning an hour before the talk. For information call 704-894-2135. More information in our Oct. 13 news item about the talk.
• TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 7 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – St. Alban’s Director of Music, Henry Lebedinsky, leads a workshop on Singing the Psalms. This workshop for clergy, cantors, choirs, and congregations will explore various chanting styles, teach participants how to lead psalms effectively and how to sing psalms from diverse cultures. To reserve a space, call 704-892-0173 by Oct. 30. A $10 registration fee is payable at the door.
• 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.”
• WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 4:30 p.m., The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane – Davidson Day School Chorus presents a mini-concert for Pines residents. Free.
• 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, NOV. 7, 5 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St. – Special supplemental service with Eucharist in the style of the Taize ecumenical monastic community in France. For more information, call 704-892-5641 or see www.dcpc.org.
• SUNDAY, NOV. 8, 9 a.m., Mooresville Golf Course – Two Woodlawn 11th graders, Scott Murr and Darius Knott, have organized a charity golf tournament to benefit the George Michael Murr Scholarship program, which sends deserving, well behaved kids from the Ada Jenkins Center to the Davidson Lake Campus Camp for a week during the summer. A drawing also will be held, for a putter and restaurant gift cards. To sign up, please email Scott (scottmurr@gmail.com) by Friday, Oct. 30. Entry fee is $40 and is due to Scott by Nov. 5.
• SATURDAY and SUNDAY, NOV. 7-8, 8:30 a.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville – More than 100 dogs will be competing in the 15th Annual Rural Hill Sheep Dog Trials. Competitions, bounce house and inflatables, hayrides, a corn maze, livestock and food are included in the event. Doors open at 8. 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 – FLW College Northern Regional Championships, international TV broadcast. Includes fishing competition, battle of the bands, national anthem competition and iPod and Macbook giveaways. Registration required. See here for complete schedule of events.
• TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 6 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main Street – Town Board meeting. For more information go online
• TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road – Organ at Davidson series continues with Katie Ann McCarty, noted classical organist, in a program of poetry and music. A reception follows. Free, donations accepted. www.dcpc.org
• WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2-3 p.m., WDAV-FM studios, 234 N. Main St. – Davidson Parks & Rec’s Senior Scholars program takes a field trip to visit the studios of classical public radio station WDAV-FM and daytime host Jennifer Foster. She’ll show off the latest technology, including some of the “toys” used in programming. Besides her work at the station, Ms. Foster is a singer who has has performed in theater, concert, radio and television. Free.
• MONDAY, NOV. 11, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – “Landmark Civil Rights Cases, A Conversation with Julius Chambers.” Lawyer, civil rights leader, educator and native North Carolinian Julius Chambers will speak with cookies and cider reception to follow.
• 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.”
• SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Farm at Weathers Creek, 1170 Shinville Rd., Cleveland – The Weathers Creek Writers’ Series cofounder Ann Wicker leads a session on writing memoirs and preserving family stories. Sessions are $75 with lunch included. For registration and other information see weatherscreek.net
• 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.
• SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 5 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College’s a cappella singing groups – The Generals, Androgyny, and The Delilahs – present a concert to benefit school “PTA-Too” families and to raise awareness about special needs-related issues. Donations accepted at the door. Reservations accepted, email davidsongenerals@gmail.com
• FRIDAY, NOV. 20 and SATURDAY, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mt. Zion UMC, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius – Mt. Zion hosts the Crafts and Gifts Show 2009. Event includes holiday photos, silent auction, country store, cafe and over 30 regional artists, crafters and gifts and accessories dealers. Proceeds to benefit church ministry and community.
• SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 9 a.m., Davidson Town Green, 119 South Main Street – Davidson College fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts the Davidson Turkey Trot, a 5k to benefit the Free Clinic of Our Towns at Ada Jenkins. Participants must register by Nov. 19. $15 registration fee includes T-shirt. For more information and to register, visit 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.
• 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.
• TUESDAY, MAR. 2, 2010, Davidson College – Davidson Horticultural Symposium “Through the Seasons: A southern garden’s journey”. Details: www.davidsonsymposium.org.

GROUPS AND ONGOING EVENTS

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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.

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

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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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