Our community calendar this week includes a Davidson Family Reunion on the Village Green Saturday, a finale to this year’s DavidsonReads community wide reading program. The event includes performances, readings, food and activities for children. On Sunday afternoon, you can learn about the history of the town during the 20th century in a presentation by The Davidson Historical Society.  Theater lovers have a lot to choose from this weekend as “‘night Mother” continues at Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius, Davidson College hosts performances of “To Kill a Mockingbird” (tonight only) and “Alice in Wonderland.”

On the music front: Davidson College pianist Cynthia Lawing and veteran pianist Harriette Line Thompson play a duo piano concert at 12:30 p.m. Friday as part of the college’s Musical Interludes series. Sunday afternoon, organized Henry Lebedinsky plays a benefit concert of organ music to aid his Music at St. Alban’s series. And Sunday evening the college’s a cappella singing group combine to sing a benefit concert for the elementary school PTA Too program.

Davidson College football team plays its final game of the season this weekend, against Marist, on Saturday. Or you may want to stay home and watch the Wildcat men’s basketball team in its season opener against Butler, in Indianpolis, on TV.

On Friday morning, several agencies will offer “Caregivers Caring for Themselves,” a panel discussion and workshop on the mistreatment of elders, for caregivers and seniors. That’s at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Cornelius. And have you raked your leaves yet? If not, look for help from Davidson College students raising money for their Habitat for Humanity house as part of “Rake-a-Thon 2009,” this weekend and next.

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 This Week Calendar.

WEEKEND OF NOV. 12-15

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THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – November Story Time. Stories, songs, and fun for children ages 1-5. Free.

THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Joshua Panda Band. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-987-2022.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 9 a.m. to noon, Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Cornelius – “Caregivers Caring for Themselves,” a panel discussion and workshop on the mistreatment of elders, for caregivers and seniors. Presented by Mecklenburg Dept. of Social Services and Adult Protective Services, Mecklenburg Family Caregiver Program, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers, and the Centralina AAA.Ombudsman Program, in partnership with the Lake Norman Community Development Council (LNCDC). Free. Info: 704-892-4041.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 12:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center Tyler-Tallman Hall – Harriette Line Thompson and Cynthia Lawing will perform a duo piano recital, with works by Arensky, Gershwin and Milhaud. Free. Details on the college website ^[1]. Or call Davidson College Music Department, 704-894-2357. See a note about the event in Brenda Barger’s Nov. 10 Around Davidson ^[2] column.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 7-9 p.m., Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak Street – A public opening and reception with the artists of works in the exhibit “Teaching Talents”. This new exhibit (located at the arts center and Cornelius Town Hall) features works by talented instructors and staff of The Community Arts Project. For more info, contact the Cornelius Arts Center online at corneliusartscenter.org ^[3].

FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Mike Strauss Trio. Info: 704-895-9090

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 ^[4], a group of Lake Norman area women runners and triathletes. Proceeds benefit Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports Charities. Registration on Active.com ^[5].

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Davidson and Cornelius neighborhoods – Rake-A-Thon 2009, also Nov. 21. Davidson College students with the campus Habitat for Humanity chapter will be raking lawns at homes in the area as a community service and fund-raiser for their next Habitat home build. A $15 donation is suggested. If you’d like your lawn raked, email Zaynah Johnson at zajohnson@davidson.edu ^[6] with name, phone number and day request. See also our latest “Fund-Raisers” column ^[7]for a photo and details.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, noon to 2:30 p.m., Davidson Village Green – “Davidson Family Reunion,” a free community event that serves as the finale of the DavidsonReads 2009 program. By bringing Davidson’s different religious and community groups together, the event aims to illustrate the best lessons of this year’s book, 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. Find out how to enter the pie baking contest in our news item, “Bake a pie for the Davidson Family Reunion.” ^[8]

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Farm at Weathers Creek, 1170 Shinville Rd., Cleveland, Iredell County – 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 ^[9]

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 1 p.m., Davidson College Richardson Stadium – Davidson football vs. Marist. Last game of the year. Details on www.DavidsonWildcats.com ^[10].

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 2 p.m., Indianapolis – Davidson men’s basketball opens 2009-10 season v. Butler. To be televised on WJZY-TV, Channel 46. Details on DavidsonWildcats.com ^[11].

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. – The Cornelius PARC Department hosts a joint performance of classical and holiday tunes from The Lake Norman Big Band and the Cornelius Youth Orchestras (CYO). Free admission. For more info, contact the Town of Cornelius PARC Department at 704-765-1450 or online at corneliuspr.org ^[12].

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Wavy Space. Info: 704-895-9090

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Davidson College Eco House and the College Union Board sponsor a showing of “Food Inc.” ^[13] The Eco House is a student residence whose members try to buy most food from local sources. Filmmaker Robert Kenner looks into the nation’s food industry, “exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment,” according to one summary of the film.  Free.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 3 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Henry Lebedinsky plays a solo concert of organ music from Baroque to contemporary, including works by Bach, Bruhns, Zipoli, Kuusisto, and Brosig. He will perform on St. Alban’s 1864 George Stevens Tracker, Lake Norman’s only intact 19th century pipe organ. Donations accepted at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Music at St. Alban’s series. Information: 704-941-0650.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 4 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Historical Society presents a free program on “Davidson in the 20th Century: The Roaring 20s Through World War II.” Jan Blodgett, Davidson college archivist, and Ralph Levering, the Vail professor of history at the college, will talk about how Davidson fared during the Depression, the stories of Davidson’s war generation, and give a preview of their planned book about Davidson history. Free. Info: 704-892-6022 or davidsonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com ^[14].

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 ^[15] Checks payable to Davidson College/IDF Account may be sent to: Improve Davidson Fund, c/o Davidson College, PO Box 7182, Davidson, NC 28035. For more details on the concert, email Jeni Cooper (jeni@pta-too.org ^[16]).

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, THROUGH 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 ^[17].

THEATER AND FILM

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. ^[18]

THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson Artists Series presents the Montana Repertory Theatre performing “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Tickets $20 general admission, available at Alvarez College Union ticket office, online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[19], or by calling 704-894-2135. Details on the college website ^[20].

NOV. 11-15, 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. General admission tickets are $8, or $5 for seniors and Davidson employees,or $4 for students with ID. For reservations, call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or purchase tickets on the college website. ^[21], or purchase at the door. This production is not recommended for children under age eight.

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 ^[22]. More information about the theater company: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[23]

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 ^[21]

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 ^[24] to be added to the notification list.

[25] Sanctuary of Davidson Read Alex Gregor’s Nov. 4 feature story about Sanctuary of Davidson gallery on Main Street, including an interview with director Kristen Feighery, above. (See “Gallery scene expands with Sanctuary of Davidson.” [25])

DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Smith Gallery, Davidson College, 315 N. Main St., at Griffith St. – Exhibit through 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. ^[26] See David Boraks’s Oct. 15 preview of the show, “30 years in Davidson, through the eyes of Bill Giduz.” ^[27]

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Details: 704-892-7323 or www.creativeartexchange.org ^[28]

LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Nov. 16-Jan. 8 – 2009 Small Works Exhibit and Sale. Artists of all media are invited to enter work. Entries accepted Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 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 Dec. 5 at 8:00 p.m. Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.org ^[29].

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 ^[30]

DAVIDSON TOWN HALL Atrium Gallery, 216 S. Main St. – Paintings by Jane Ellithorpe. 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 ^[31] or 704-892-5312.

WOODEN STONE, 445 S. Main St. – Functional fine art and hand-made objects. Special event Friday, Nov. 13, 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2-6 p.m.: Lithography demonstration by John Furches of Elkin. Mr. Furches will be printing a historic Davidson landmark lithograph on site. During the demonstrations, a Yadkin Valley wine tasting to benefit Davidson Cornelius Day Care. Also, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chef Charles cooking class; 12 spots available. Call Chef Charles to register, 704-423-8300. Gallery hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, 1-5 p.m. 704-892-1449. www.woodenstonegallery.com ^[32].

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> [33] Cornelius public library branch now has a blog, too. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> [34] 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 [35].

• MONDAY, NOV. 16, Davidson College – Davidson College will dedicate its new Vann Center for Ethics with a day of events on Monday, Nov. 16. The celebration will begin with a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m. outside the Vann Center for Ethics, in Eumenean Hall. At 7 p.m., Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League and leading athletic reformer, will offer brief remarks and then take questions in a discussion in Duke Family Performance Hall. This event will be moderated by David Perry, director of the Vann Center for Ethics. Both events are open to the public. Free tickets are required for Roger Goodell’s evening presentation; tickets are limited to two per person and may be picked up at the Alvarez College Union Ticket Office weekdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more info, see the college calendar ^[36]
• MONDAY, NOV. 16, 7 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, off Concord Road – Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte’s Community Relations Council presents Dr. Daniel Gordis, senior vice president of the Shalem Center, a Jerusalem research and education institute, speaks on “Saving Israel: How the Jewish People Can Win a War That May Never End.” Dessert reception and book signing follow. Free and open to the public. Details: contact Sarah Kaplan, Community Relations and Israel Affairs Coordinator, at 704-944-6757, or sarah.kaplan@jewishcharlotte.org ^[37].
• MONDAY, NOV. 16, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Davidson Room at The Pines, 400 Avinger Lane – The Davidson Lands Conservancy’s annual meeting will recognize accomplishments in open space protection, look at objectives for 2010, and feature a presentation by State Senator Dan Clodfelter. The Senator will address “The Future of Land Conservation in NC.”
• MONDAY, NOV. 16, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Union Sprinkle room – Dennis Smith will discuss “A Latin American Pilgrimage: Media, Religion and Culture”. The speaker is a communications specialist with the ecumenical Evangelical Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America in Guatemala City. Free and open to the public. For more information see the college calendar ^[38].
• WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 7:00 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – The African Students Association, the Dean Rusk Program, the Vann Center for Ethics and the Davidson International Association present Antoinette Sithole. Antoinette Sithole is the curator of the Hector Pieterson Museum in Soweto, South Africa. She is the sister of Hector Pieterson who, at age 12, was the youngest person killed by the apartheid government. Free and open to the public. For more information see the college calendar ^[39].
• TUESDAY, NOV. 17, 7 p.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Main Street Readers monthly book discussion, “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Stout. Free.
• THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 7:30 a.m., MI-Connection cable system headquarters, 420 S. Academy St., Mooresville – MI-Connection board of directors meeting.
• THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – “Yearlings” story time for toddlers 12-24 months (about 15-20 minute program).
• THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 7:00 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building Room 1062 – George Lamming will speak on Haiti, Cuba, and the American Experience. George Lamming is a renowned poet, novelist, essayist, cultural critic and statesman from Barbados. Free and open to the public. For more information see the college calendar ^[40].
• 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. 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 in preparation for Thanksgiving. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. ^[41] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
• 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 ^[42]
• WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2 7 p.m., Canon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – In this event entitled “Funding a College Education” parents will learn strategies to cover the rising costs of college through scholarships and financial aid. Matthew Proto, Director of Scholar Selection with the Morehead-Cain Foundation at UNC-Chapel Hill and Chad Spencer, Senior Assistant Dean at Davidson College, will speak. For more details and to RSVP,
  see the school website. ^[43]
• 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. ^[44]
• SATURDAY, DEC. 5 , 9 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. ^[41] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
• SATURDAY, DEC. 5 , 2:30-5 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. – The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture (PARC) Department presents Holiday Celebration 2009. The event includes music, family friendly activities, a visit from Santa, holiday-themed crafts and cookie decorating, perfomances from members of the Cornelius Youth Orchestra and a Magic Show. Photo opportunities available with Santa. For more information, call 704-892-6031 ext. 160, or visit www.corneliuspr.org www.corneliuspr.org ^[45]
• WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 , 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. – The Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation, & Culture (PARC) Department presents Cocoa with Santa. Drop in with your preschool-aged child (4 and under) for a visit with Santa and a cup of hot cocoa. Children can participate in holiday-themed activities and spend time with Santa in a fun and relaxing environment. Photo opportunities available at this free event. For more information, call 704-892-6031 ext. 160, or visit www.corneliuspr.org www.corneliuspr.org ^[45]
• SUNDAY, DEC. 13, noon-3 p.m., Mooresville Town Square, corner of Brawley School Road and Williamson Road – Beth Shalom of Lake Norman hosts the Annual Hanukkah celebration. The event includes free food, drinks (coffee, hot chocolate, water), Hanukkah crafts including children’s art projects, singing, music, and the lighting of the outdoor menorah. Free and open to the public. For more information see Beth Shalom’s website. ^[46].
• 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 ^[47].
• MONDAY, DEC. 14 7 p.m., Cannon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – The Cannon School will welcome families of elementary school-age children to a “Young Children and Sports” program that will explore the benefits of playing multi-sports and the dangers of specialization. For more details and to RSVP,
  see the school website. ^[43]
• SATURDAY, DEC. 19 , 9 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 in preparation for the holidays. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. ^[41] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
• BEGINNING SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 2010 , 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmers Market Tailgate Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items will be open every other Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. ^[41] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
• THURSDAY, JAN. 14 7 p.m., Cannon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – Parents with middle school-age children are invited to attend a session on “Successful College Planning” that will feature expert advice on preparing middle school children for college and beyond. For more details and to RSVP,
  see the school website. ^[43]
• TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010, Davidson College – Davidson Horticultural Symposium “Through the Seasons: A Southern Garden’s Journey.” With Allan Armitage, Pam Baggett, Robin Ripley, W. Gary Smith, William Welch. Details: www.davidsonsymposium.org ^[48].

GROUPS AND ONGOING EVENTS

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THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 22, Saturdays and Sundays, 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 ^[17].

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 ^[49].

JUST MOVED – A 13-week group for folks who are new to the area or who want to connect with others, began 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.

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> ^[50]

DAVIDSON COLLEGE – For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page ^[51].

DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST 58d2 CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar ^[52]

DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/ ^[53]

DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/ ^[54]

DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events – Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/ ^[33].

NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org ^[55]

ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar – http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/ ^[56]

ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD – http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html ^[57]

LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com ^[58]

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/ ^[59]

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Send listings and press releases to us at editor@davidsonnews.net ^[60]. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number, in case we have questions.

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