The local calendar this week includes a Saturday stage performance of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” to benefit Davidson-Cornelius Day Care and a special holiday Davidson Farmers Market, where cooks can stock up on local meat and produce for holiday meals. The Design Review Board meets Wednesday for a look at proposed renovations to the Tom Clark buildings along North Main Street. And programs are on tap at local public and private schools.

The Davidson College men’s basketball team is back at home Thursday, facing College of New Jersey at Belk Arena.

DavidsonNews.net’s calendars are updated continuously. Check back daily for additions and changes. On Thursday, come back and plan your week with our Davidson Weekend calendar.

WEEK OF DEC. 14-21

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MONDAY, DEC. 14, 11 a.m., Birkdale Golf Club, 16500 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville – Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg will hold its annual Golf For Food tournament. Entry fee is $45 per golfer and a donation of $35 worth of groceries (or a $35 Food Lion gift card) to benefit families in need as part of the North Meck Rotary’s Christmas project. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch and dinner. Check-in at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. For registration please call Julie Mills at 704-517-7993 or David Keith at 704-655-9100. You can also register on line for the event at www.northmeckrotary.org ^[1].

MONDAY, DEC. 14 7 p.m., Cannon School Foundation Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – The Cannon School invites 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. A panel of medical professionals and athletic coaches will speak. For more details and to RSVP,see the school website. ^[2]

MONDAY, DEC. 14, 7:30 p.m., Bailey Middle School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Bailey Middle’s 6th grade band concert.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 – Walk to School Wednesday for Davidson Day

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Special holiday story time, open to all five and unders. Information 704-892-6841.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16 , 7 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Design Review Board monthly meeting. Meeting includes review of historic preservation guidelines, discussion of exterior renovations to the Cairn Studios buildings, 121 to 129 N. Main St., which lie within the town historic district. Agenda on the Town website, CLICK HERE> ^[3] See also our meeting preview on the new DavidsonNews.net Homes and Real Estate page, www.davidsonnews.net/realestate/ ^[4]

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 3:30-7 p.m., Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox, Mooresville – Community Blood Center of the Carolinas blood drive. Call 704-972-4700 to make an appointment.

THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arena – Men’s basketball vs. College of New Jersey.

THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, DEC. 17, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18, Bailey Middle School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Flu vaccine clinic.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 7 p.m., Radford, Va. – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Radford.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022 .

FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090 .

SATURDAY, DEC. 19 , 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Special pre-holiday 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. ^[5] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, Armour and Watson streets – Davidson Community Players presents the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” featuring local student actors and a student director. Admission free, but donations accepted for Davidson-Cornelius Day Care. Reservations are not required and seating is limited. More information: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[6]

SATURDAY, DEC. 19, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090

SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

SUNDAY, DEC. 20, 11 a.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, Catawba Avenue and Church Street, Cornelius – The church choir presents the Christmas cantata, “Noel Celebration,” during the worship service. Then, at 6 p.m., the church presents Christmas carols and fellowship in the Wayland Christian Discipleship Center. Info: Amy Morand, Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 704-892-5577 ; www.corneliuspcusa.org ^[7]

SUNDAY, DEC. 20, noon, New York City – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Cornell. Holiday Festival tournament.

THEATER AND FILM

THROUGH DEC. 20, Davidson Community Players Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Anne Lambert. Dec. 17, 18, 19 at 8 pm, Dec. 16 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 20 at 2 pm. Tickets $17 adults, $15 students and seniors (65+). Reservations: 704-892-7918 or carolinatix.org ^[8]. More information about the theater company: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[6] See our Dec. 6 review and photos, “You are now in Bedford Falls,” CLICK HERE> ^[9]

SATURDAY, DEC. 19, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 4 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, Armour and Watson streets – Davidson Community Players presents the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” featuring local student actors and a student director. Admission free, but donations accepted for Davidson-Cornelius Day Care. Reservations are not required and seating is limited. More information: www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[6]

JANUARY 7-9 and JANUARY 14-16, 8 p.m., JANUARY 10 and 17, 2 p.m., Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte – Davidson Community Players re-stage their recent production of “Almost, Maine,” about the residents of a mythical Maine town who find themselves falling in and out of love in unxpected and often hilarious ways. For information call: 704-892-7953 or visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org ^[10].

JANUARY 22, 23, 24, Barber Theatre, Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College. Davidson Community Players, the connie company and the Davidson College Department of Theatre present Annavel & the funny little man, A Rumpelstiltskin Tale. For tickets call Davidson Community Players at 704-892-7953 .

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 ^[11]

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 ^[12] to be added to the notification list.

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. ^[13] See David Boraks’s Oct. 15 preview of the show, “30 years in Davidson, through the eyes of Bill Giduz.” ^[14]

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Through Dec. 23: “Teaching Talents,” an exhibit with works by talented instructors and staff of The Community Arts Project. Also, now registering for winter session classes. Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info, contact the Cornelius Arts Center online at corneliusartscenter.org or Details: 704-896-8823 . ^[15]

LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Through Jan. 8 – 2009 Small Works Exhibit and Sale. Works will be on display daily during business hours. Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.org ^[16].

MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERIES, 463 S. Main St. – Holiday Art Show, including works by new gallery artists Ray Byram, Jim Chapman and Laura Duis, as well as gallery regulars. Hours: Mon-Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3. For more information call 704-895-1213 and visit the website at www.merrilljennings.com ^[17]

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.

SUMMIT COFFEE, upstairs walls, 128 S. Main St. – Through Jan. 31: “Through the Lens,” photos and photo creations by Marisa Cohen. On view during Summit Coffee regular hours.

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 ^[18] or 704-892-5312.

WOODEN STONE, 445 S. Main St. – Functional fine art and hand-made objects. Gallery hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays, 1-5 p.m. 704-892-1449 . www.woodenstonegallery.com ^[19].

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> [20] Cornelius public library branch also has a blog. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> [21] 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, CLICK HERE>. [22]

• THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 7:30 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, Catawba Avenue and Church Street, Cornelius – “Carols, Candlelight and Communion” Christmas Eve Service. There will be a 30 minute musical prelude beginning at 7:00 p.m. featuring the combo “Duo Pyrenees” with Linda LaBombard and David Solis Olson; Carolyn Cook and both Church and Children’s choir. Info: Amy Morand, Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 704-892-5577 ; sswww.corneliuspcusa.org ^[7]
• THURSDAY, JAN. 7, 10 a.m., Davidson IB Middle School, South Street – First of three January open houses for prospective students. Families will be able to hear a presentation about the IB program and tour the school.
• SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. ride, Ingersoll- Rand, 800 Beaty St., Davidson – 12th annual Rocky River Road Club
  “Polar Bear Metric Century” bicycle ride. (Rain date Jan. 16). Ride
  designed for cyclists of all levels. Registration $20 in advance, $25
  the day of the ride. A portion of the proceeds will benefit ADa
  Jenkins Center in Davidson. Information and registration online at www.rockyriverroadclub.org ^[23]
• 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. ^[5] 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. ^[2]
• SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 6:30 p.m., Peninsula Club, Cornelius – Annual Ice gala, to benefit the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. Tickets $100 per person, available at www.adajenkins.org/ice ^[24] or by calling 704-896-0471 ext. 102.
• 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 ^[25].
• SATURDAY, APRIL 17, Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – Second annual Fire BBQ and 5K run. The 5 K will be held at Ada Jenkins first thing in the morning, followed by a BBQ sale, BBQ competition and food from area restaurants. More details as the date gets closer. www.adajenkins.org ^[26]

GROUPS AND ONGOING EVENTS

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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 ^[27].

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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DAVIDSON COLLEGE – For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page ^[28].

DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar ^[29]

DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/ ^[30]

DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/ ^[31]

DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events – Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/ ^[20].

NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org ^[32]

ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar – http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/ ^[33]

ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD – http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html ^[34]

LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com ^[35]

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/ ^[36]

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Send listings and press releases to us at editor@davidsonnews.net ^[37]. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number, in case we have questions.

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