A series of public events are planned on the Davidson College campus Monday to mark the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth, including appearances by Charlotte Mayor and Davidson grad Anthony Foxx and former N.C. Chief Justice Henry Frye. Meanwhile, the Organ at Davidson series continues Tuesday with a performance by Jacqueline Yost. The local Toastmasters group hosts an open house on Wednesday.

This weekend brings the kids’ show “Annavel and the Funny Little Man: A Rumplestiltskin Tale” to the stage at Davidson College. And the Davidson Farmers Market is back with a Saturday tailgate market next to Town Hall. There’s a blood drive at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, and Saturday night brings the annual ICE Gala at the Peninsula Club, to raise money for Davidson’s Ada Jenkins Center.

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WEEK OF JAN. 18-24

MONDAY, JAN. 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Banks, government offices, post offices and Davidson public library branch are closed. Transit running on weekend schedule.

MONDAY, JAN. 18 – For the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Davidson College hosts a variety of activities, including a King Day for Kids, speech by former NC Chief Justice Henry Frye, and a fireside chat with Charlotte Mayor and alumnus Anthony Foxx. See our Jan. 14 news item. ^[1]

TUESDAY, JAN. 19 – The Bailey Middle PTA presents “Partners in Prevention,” with food and exhibits from 5-6:30, and seminars about sex education and other topics from 6-8 p.m.  See our Jan. 14 post, “Spelling bees, ‘Grease’ sex ed workshop ^[2]” for more information.

TUESDAY, JAN. 19, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 N. Main St. – Jacqueline Yost, Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church in Concord, plays music by Frescobaldi, Bach, Sweelinck and others. It’s the next concert in the Organ at Davidson series. See www.dcpc.org ^[3], or call 704-892-5641 for details.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – Davidson Music Department Concert Series presents pianist Andreas Klein. General admission $20, faculty/staff/seniors $15, youth 18 and under $5, college students free with ID. Call 704-894-2135 for tickets. Details on the college website. ^[4]

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 6-7:15 p.m., Davidson Parks & Recreation, 416 Armour St. – Davidson Toastmasters public speaking group holds an open house for prospective members. The club helps those in business, PTA, churches, or anyone who wants help becoming a better speaker. Details: Read more in our Jan. 12 news item, “Hone your speaking skills at Davidson Toastmasters.” ^[5]

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 7 p.m., Davidson College Belk Arean – Davidson men’s basketball vs. Western Carolina. The Wildcats host the Southern Conference North Division leader and pre-season favorite. Details: DavidsonWildcats.com ^[6].

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 6:30 p.m., Davidson IB auditorium, 251 South Street – Davidson IB will host an information meeting for eighth graders and their parents focusing on IB at the high school level. All eighth graders and their parents are invited. Seventh graders and their parents wanting to get a jump on the process are also welcome.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 6:30 p.m., River Run Country Club – Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. Chamber officers and members will to celebrate the past year and give out annual awards. Keynote speaker: former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory. Meeting includes the installation of the Lake Norman Chamber’s 2010 chairman, Davidson lawyer Bob McIntosh.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Davidson College – An Evening with auto racing executive Humpy Wheeler, a fund-raiser for Davidson College Catholic Campus Ministry. More info: Tom Cotter: 704-905-9365 or davidsonccm@gmail.com ^[7] UPDATE: This event has been canceled.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Velcrows. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

FRIDAY, JAN. 22, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Rusty Knox Band. Info: 704-895-9090

FRIDAY, JAN. 22, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 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. Open every other Saturday this winter. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. ^[8] DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane (off Concord Road) – Winter Blood Drive, with Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Blood collected will be used in the community within the next 7 days. To make an appointment, call Jeff Ready, 704-975-2046 or jsready@mi-connection.com ^[9]. Walk-ins also welcome. www.cbcc.us ^[10].

SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 10–11 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. – Organizational meeting for a group that is seeking to bring a “restorative justice” program to the area. The meeting follows a session last October that introduced the concept, which tries to involve all those affected by a crime in a resolution. For additional information, please contact David Perry at perrydn@yahoo.com ^[11] or visit http://c4rjnc.ning.com/ ^[12]

SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 1 p.m., Boone – Davidson women’s basketball vs. Appalachian State. Details on DavidsonWildcats.com ^[13].

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 ^[14] or by calling 704-896-0471 ext. 102.

SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 3-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Haiti Relief benefit concert, with local musicians. Proceeds to benefit the Red Cross relief efforts for Haiti. Info: 704-895-9090

SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

THEATER AND FILM

JAN. 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.

SUNDAY, JAN. 24, 3-5 p.m., and MONDAY, JAN. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Auditions for “The Reluctant Lovers,” a period romantic comedy by local writers Christian Hamilton and Rachel Jeffreys. Cast includes 4 men, 2 women. Performance Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, Sunday matinees April 9-18. All ages welcome. Info and directions: www.warehousepac.com ^[15] or 704-619-0429.

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 ^[16]

OUR TOWN CINEMAS, Sadler Square shopping center, off Griffith Street – Through Thu. Jan. 21 – Book of Eli (R) – Fri & Sat – 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55; Sun – Thurs – 1:50, 4:30, 7:15; Leap Year (PG) – Fri & Sat – 1:40, 4:45, 7:30, 9:50; Sun – Thurs – 1:40, 4:45, 7:30; Sherlock Holmes (PG13) – Fri & Sat – 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45; Sun -Thurs – 1:30, 4:15, 7:00; It’s Complicated (R) – Fri & Sat – 1:25, 4:05, 6:45, 9:25; Sun – Thurs – 1:25, 4:05, 6:45. Advance tickets also on sale for “Up in the Air” and “The Tooth Fairy,” opening Jan. 22. Box office opens daily 1 p.m. Reservations: 704-237-3238.

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 ^[17] to be added to the notification list.

DAVIDSON COLLEGE BELK VISUAL ART CENTER, Main and Griffith streets – Jan. 15 to Feb. 26: sculpture by Magdalena Abakanowicz. Gallery talk and reception Thurs., Jan. 14, 7-9 p.m. Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat./Sun., noon to 4 p.m. Direction sand details on the college website. ^[18]

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – JAN. 4-FEB. 26Works by Gordon C. James at Community Arts Project and Cornelius Town Hall. Artist reception Jan. 29. The exhibit is presented by The Town of Cornelius Department of Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) with The Community Arts Project. For information call: 704-896-8823 or visit www.corneliusartscenter.org ^[19]. 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. ^[20]

LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.org ^[21].

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 ^[22]

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 ^[23] or 704-892-5312.

ARTWORKS ON MAIN, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville – Gallery hours: Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Joyce Wynes will be showing her newest paintings through the end of January. Information: artworksonmain.com ^[24] or 704-664-2414.

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 ^[25].

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> [26] Cornelius public library branch also has a blog. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> [27] 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>. [2]

• THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 10 a.m. to noon, McGuire Nuclear Station, EnergyExplorium, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road off N.C. 73, Huntersville – Duke Energy hosts a home-schoolers’ day for National Nuclear Science Week. Open to middle- and high-school students, it introduces the work of nuclear professionals, with hands-on activities including measuring the radioactivity of various sources and dressing up like a nuclear worker. Students will also test their wits in a challenging game of nuclear jeopardy. 704-875-5600.
• MONDAY, FEB. 1, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board hosts a meeting to solicit input on issues related to off-leash dogs in town parks.The public is encouraged to attend to share their views. The focus will be on developing some public education, creating an interest group to develop off-leash facilities, and receiving input about concerns regarding the town ordinances and leash laws.
• SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 8 a.m. to noon, Bethel Presbyterian Church – North Mecklenburg Rotary Club is having annual pancake breakfast, with talent show. Proceeds will benefit charities in our community and abroad. The club is seeking people to join the talent show. If you’re interested, call 704-892-4098 by Jan. 25.
• SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – Davidson Housing Coalition’s 6th annual Souper Bowl cook-off and fund-raiser. Also, silent auction. Tickets $10 Adults, $8 Students (12 and up), $5 Children. Prices increase at the door. For tickets, call 704-892-4486. davidsonhousing.org/ ^[28]
• MONDAY, FEB. 8, 10 p.m. – Deadline for parents to submit applications for enrolling in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools magnet programs for 2010-11. Applications accepted online. For more information, click here ^[29] to get to the CMS Magnet Programs website.
• FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Davidson College Lilly Family Gallery – Annual “Green Ball” sponsored by Davidson College Environmental Action Coalition, an evening of bluegrass and contra dancing to benefit Davidson Lands Conservancy. Lessons 7:30, dance 8-11. Tickets: $10 in advance at Davidson College Union or $12 at the door, children $5. More info: email Alicia Frank (alfrank@davidson.edu ^[30]) or visit the college website. ^[31]
• 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 ^[32].
• 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 ^[33]

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: 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 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 visit the town website ^[34].

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, began 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 ^[35].

DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar ^[36]

DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/ ^[37]

DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/ ^[38]

DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events – Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/ ^[26].

NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org ^[39]

ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar – http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/ ^[40]

ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD – http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html ^[41]

LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com ^[42]

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/ ^[43]

SUBMIT YOUR EVENT Send listings and press releases to us at editor@davidsonnews.net ^[44]. Don’t forget to include a contact phone number, in case we have questions.

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