Our calendar in and around Davidson this week includes a variety of lectures at Davidson College, a special meeting of a subcommittee of the Parks & Rec board Monday night to talk about leash-law enforcement at Fisher Farm Park, and the annual Souper Bowl food fund-raiser for Davidson Housing Coalition.  Also Saturday, Davidson College men’s basketball game Saturday includes the 2nd annual Kicks from Cats fund-raiser.

LECTURES: Steven E. Koonin, Undersecretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy will speak about “Addressing America’s Energy Challenges: Science, Politics, and the Global Search for Alternative Energy” Monday, Feb. 1, followed by the Media lecture: “Why did I just watch that?” by Dr. Jennings Bryant, a Davidson graduate, on Wednesday, Feb. 3. (Update: the Bryant lecture is canceled because of illness.) Finally, Dr. Lisa Pollard, Professor of History and Co-coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at UNC-Wilmington will speak on “Middle Eastern Women Between Fantasy and Reality” on Thursday, Feb. 4.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Feb. 6, Davidson Housing Coalition invites you to its 6th annual Souper Bowl cook-off and fund-raiser for the Hammers emergency home repair program.

Finally, the week closes with the Davidson Men’s Basketball team taking on Georgia Southern in the Belk Arena of the Baker Sports Complex, on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. It’s the second annual Kicks from Cats ^[1]event, to bring sports and education  to Nigeria – the home country of player Frank Ben-Eze and former Wildcat Andrew Lovedale. The team has joined forces again this year with the nonprofit Samaritan’s Feet ^[2].  The theme of Saturday’s game is Paint it Red, and the team is selling red T-shirts in advance.

DavidsonNews.net’s calendars are updated continuously. Check back daily for additions and changes. Check back daily for updates, and come back Thursday when our Davidson Weekend calendar helps you plan your weekend.

WEEK OF FEB. 1-7

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  public education, creating an interest group to develop off-leash facilities, and receiving input about concerns regarding the town ordinances and leash laws. More on the DavidsonNews.net Pets page ^[3].

MONDAY, FEB. 1,, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Dr. Steven Koonin, Undersecretary for Science, US Department of Energy, will deliver the 2010 Smith Lecture and the third lecture in this year’s Bank of America Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by the Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the Public Lectures Committee, Dr. Koonin’s lecture is entitled, “Science, Politics and the Global Search for Alternative Energy.” Free.

TUESDAY, FEB. 2, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main Street – Recreation Advisory Board meeting. See the town website ^[4] for details.

TUESDAY, FEB. 2, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Cunningham Theatre Center lobby – Lebanese artist Helen Karam opens an exhibition of paintings entitled, “Loneliness in Red.” A reception featuring food from the region and music by Marwan al-Najjar will accompany Ms. Karam’s comments on her work. It’s the first in a series of events in anticipation of the college theater department’s Feb. 17-20 production of “Nine Parts of Desire,” an intimate portrait of the struggles, triumphs, and passions of a cross-section of Iraqi women. (See Theater listings)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, 6 p.m., Cornelius Public Library meeting room – Info meeting to discuss a summer student trip to Europe being planned by local teachers. Tour will include Berlin, Vienna and possible other cities, depending on the size of the tour. Leading and organizing the trip will be EF Tours, whose representatives will be at the info meeting.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, 7 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Media lecture: “Why did I just watch that?” by Dr. Jennings Bryant, a Davidson graduate and associate dean for graduate studies, CIS Distinguished Research Professor, and Ronald Reagan Chair of Broadcasting at the University of Alabama. Dr. Bryant combines research findings with psychology to talk about the appeal of various media types and possible rationales for “guilty pleasures” in entertainment media. Free. (NOTE: THIS LECTURE HAS BEEN CANCELED BECAUSE OF ILLNESS.)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S.
Main St. – Live music: Open mic night. Info:
704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4, 7 p.m., Town Hall administrative conference room, 216 S. Main St. – Natural Assets & Tree Advisory Board meeting, to discuss town Arbor Day celebration and existing town policies for natural assets, open space and tree preservation. Agenda on the town Website. ^[5]

THURSDAY, FEB. 4, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S.
Main St. – Live music: Rusty Knox Band. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209
Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

THURSDAY, FEB. 4, 7 p.m., The Sanctuary, 108 S. Main Street, in Davidson – Charlotte Writers’ Club North welcomes poet Pat Riviere-Seel as its guest speaker. Pat is the author of two poetry collections: The Serial Killer’s Daughter (2009), a finalist in the Main Street Rag Publishing Company’s Chapbook Contest, and No Turning Back Now (2004), a finalist in Finishing Line Press’s New Women’s Voices Chapbook Contests and nominated for a Pushcart Prize. (UPDATE: Because of a forecast of bad weather, Ms. Riviere-Seel will not be at this meeting. Instead, local poet and author Tony Abbott will read from his latest collection of poetry. Details in our Wednesday news item. ^[6] )

THURSDAY, FEB. 4, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Dr. Lisa Pollard, Professor of History and Co-coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at UNC-Wilmington will speak on “Middle Eastern Women Between Fantasy and Reality.” Free.

FRIDAY, FEB. 5, 8-11pm, Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Actual Proof. Info: 704-895-9090

FRIDAY, FEB. 5, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

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. www.northmeckrotary.org ^[7]

SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., athletic field parking lot, located at Robert Walker Drive and Davidson-Concord Road – Davidson’s River Run community will be hosting a donation drive for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. River Run residents and people from surrounding communities are encouraged to clean out their closets and help fill up a Goodwill trailer. See www.goodwillsp.org ^[8] for details. (This event rescheduled from Jan. 30)

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/ ^[9] Read more about it in Michelle Miller Houck’s preview, “Taste the soup, help Hammers home repair program.” ^[10]

SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex, Davidson College – The men’s basketball team hosts Georgia Southern. The game also features the 2nd annual Kicks from Cats fund-raiser, to bring sports and education to Nigeria – the home country of player Frank Ben-Eze and former Wildcat Andrew Lovedale. See DavidsonWildcats.com ^[1] for details and ticket information.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Wavy Space. Details: 704-895-9090.

SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 8 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St. – Live music: TBA. Details: 704-987-2022.

THEATER AND FILM

THURSDAY, FEB. 11, 7 p.m., Our Town Cinemas, Sadler Square, Griffith Street – Davidson Community Players holds a free screening of the movie “Boycott,” depicting events in the 1950s in Montgomery, Ala. that helped launch the civil rights movement. The screening comes in advance of the Players’ March production of “Violet.” Free.

FEBRUARY 17-20, 7:30 p.m., FEBRUARY 21, 2 p.m., Davidson College Barber Theatre of Cunningham Theatre Center – The Davidson College Theatre Department presents Nine Parts of Desire from February 17-21. Written by Heather Raffo and directed by Sharon Green, the play explores the struggles, passions, and triumphs of Iraqi women. Ticket prices are $8 for general admission; $5 for faculty, staff and seniors and $4 for students. For reservations and information call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or purchase tickets online at www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[11].

MARCH 24-28, 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 BELK VISUAL ART CENTER, Main and Griffith streets – Jan. 15 to Feb. 26: sculpture by Magdalena Abakanowicz. Gallery hours: Weekdays, 10 am – 5 pm, Sat./Sun., noon to 4 p.m. Direction sand details on the college website. ^[13] See also our Jan. 17 video preview, “Sculpture by Magdalena Abakanowicz at Davidson.” ^[14]

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER/COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECT, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Through Feb. 26: Works by Gordon C. James. Reception with the artist Friday, Jan. 29, 7-9 p.m. 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 ^[15]. 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. ^[16]

LAKE NORMAN ART LEAGUE, gallery in South Main Square, 442 S. Main St. – Details: 704-620-4450 or www.lknart.org ^[17].

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 ^[18]

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 ^[19] 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 ^[20] 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 ^[21].

THE SANCTUARY OF DAVIDSON, 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. Special Event: TUESDAY, FEB. 9, 6-9 p.m. – ‘Wish List’ Valentines Party, Each guest will be presented with a wish list to write your favorite selections on. We will collect all lists at the end of the night and give them to your friends and families as they come in to shop for you!

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> [22] Cornelius public library branch also has a blog. Programs there are open to all as well. To read it, CLICK HERE> [23] 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>. [24]

• 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 ^[25] to get to the CMS Magnet Programs website.
• MONDAY, FEB. 8, 7:30 p.m., 900 Room of the Alvarez Union – Davidson College will host author and activist Shane Claiborne to deliver the 2010 Staley Distinguished Christian Lecture. Claiborne will speak about “Radical Community: Celebrating Jesus’ Prophetic Imagination.” There is no charge to attend.
• TUESDAY, FEB. 9, 6 p.m., Northstone Club, 15801 Northstone Drive, Huntersville – North Mecklenburg Republican Women will host Robin Hayes, former 8th District congressman. He will discuss the 2010 elections. Tickets $20, by reservation, email nomeckrw@gmail.com ^[26]. Registration begins at 6, buffet dinner at 6:30. Open to the public.
• TUESDAY, FEB. 9, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Town Board monthly meeting. Agenda to be announced. See the town website ^[27].
• WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10, 1 p.m., Davidson Parks and Recreation, 416 Armour Street – DAVIDSON SENIOR SCHOLARS present “WHO’S IN YOUR WALLET?”: Maryanne Dailey, Executive Director, Charlotte Better Business Bureau.
• FRIDAY, FEB. 12, 12-4 p.m., Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville – Victorian Valentine: Living history day set aside for homeschoolers and their families. Learn about 19th century Valentine customs, make your own Valentine with a quill pen, learn English Country dancing, fan language, and more! Admission is $5 per person, ages 4 and under free. No rsvp required. See Historic Latta Plantation’s website for detail.
• 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 ^[28]) or visit the college website. ^[29]
• SATURDAY, FEB. 13,6-9 p.m., DuPont Room of Vail Commons, Davidson College – The Student Government Association of Davidson College will host the first Dinner at Davidson event, a fundraiser to benefit The Davidson Trust. Members of the greater Davidson community age 50 and above are invited to attend the event. The evening’s highlights include dinner, dancing, musical entertainment, as well as a silent auction. The event will also feature remarks by Davidson College President Thomas W. Ross ’72, the Mayor of the Town of Davidson John Woods, Davidson College President Emeritus John Kuykendall ’59, and students who benefit from The Davidson Trust. Tickets cost $30 a person or $50 for two. Tickets are available for purchase on the Davidson web site at www.davidson.edu/tickets, by calling (704) 894-2135, at the Ticket Office in the Alvarez College Union, and will be available at the event while seats remain. Additional information about The Davidson Trust may be found online at www.davidson.edu/cms/x29226.xml.
• SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and SUNDAY, FEB. 14, 1-5 p.m., Historic Latta Plantation, Huntersville – Sweetheart Tours: Learn about 19th century Valentine traditions as you take a special sweetheart tour through the plantation home. See antique valentines and special treats! Free with regular admission. No rsvp required. See Historic Latta Plantation’s website for detail.
• TUESDAY, FEB. 16, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Faculty Chamber Music Concert: Diane Thornton, contralto; Alan Black, cello; and Ruskin Cooper, piano.
• TUESDAY, FEB. 16, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Organ at Davidson presents Michael Rowland, accompanist at Davidson College and Associate Director of Music at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, in a program ranging four centuries from Buxtehude, Saint-Saens, Jongen, Brahms and Pinkham to Petr Eben. Free, donations accepted. Reception follows. See www.dcpc.org for more details.
• THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Concert for a Cause, with a program titled “VH1 Save the Music.” The program will feature Artist Associate in Voice Jacque Culpepper and will include works by Barber, Copland, Glass, and the “girl Gershwin.” While the concert is free and open to the public, donations will be accepted at the door for VH1 Save the Music Foundation, which works to preserve musical instruction in schools.
• THURSDAY, FEB. 18, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Musical Interludes: Chamber Music with Shirley Gilpin, flute, Nick Lampo, cello and Cynthia Lawing, piano.
• SATURDAY, FEB. 20, 7 pm., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – “The General,” the 1927 silent film classic, will be screened with a live ragtime piano soundtrack by pianist Ethan Uslan, as part of the Music at St. Alban’s series. (Rescheduled from snowed out show Jan. 30.) General admission: $15; Students & Seniors: $10; Children under 10: Free. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance by calling 704-941-0650. Box office hours: 9-4, Monday through Friday. More about Ethan Uslan on his website ^[30]. See also our preview and brief interview with Mr. Uslan, “Silent film ‘The General’ with a ragtime soundtrack.”
  
• SUNDAY, FEB. 21, 6-9 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union and Chambers lawn – Davidson’s Asian Cultural Awareness Association sponsors the annual Lunar New Year celebration, marking the arrival of the Year of the Tiger. Food, music and dance performances, including a Lion Dance, will run until around 9 p.m., when the party will adjourn to Chambers lawn for the annual fireworks display.
• THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Annual Conarroe Lecture, by Margaret Atwood, the Booker Prize-winning author of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “The Blind Assassin.” The lecture will be free, but tickets will be required, available Feb. 4. Details on the Davidson College tickets page. ^[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].
• TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Concert Series: Yarn/Wire. General Admissions: $20; Faculty/Staff/Seniors: $15; Youth 18 and under: $5; Students: Free at the door with Davidson ID.
• THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – A Celebration of the Bicentennial of Chopin’s Birth.
• SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Liederabend
• THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 10 p.m., 900 Room of the Alvarez Union, Davidson college – Jazz Ensemble at Live Thursdays
• FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Musical Interludes: Adam Snow, percussionist.
• SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Faculty Recital: Diane Thornton, Grant Jones, with music by Mary Armistead Jones.
• SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Piano Studio Recital I.
• FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Decision Davidson Incoming Student Music Scholarship Competition.
• SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 4 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Piano Recital II.
• THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson college – Davidson College Symphony Orchestra.
• 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]
• MONDAY, APRIL 19, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Multi-Studio Studio Recital.
• WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Davidson College Chorale Spring Concert.
• FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 12:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – Musical Interludes: Outstanding Student Musicians.
• MONDAY, APRIL 26, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson college – Ralph Vaughan Willams Dona Nobis Pacem, Morten Lauridsen, Lux Aeterna: Davidson College Concert Choir and Davidson Pro Arte Orchestra, Jacquelyn Culpepper, soprano; Anthony Deaton, baritone. General Admissions: $15; Faculty/Staff/Seniors: $10; Youth 18 and under: $5; Students: Free at the door with Davidson ID.
• SATURDAY, MAY 1, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson college – Berklee College of Music Jazz Residency Concert.
• SUNDAY, MAY 2, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson college – Davidson College Symphony Orchestra.
• TUESDAY, MAY 4, 7:30-10 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center, Davidson college – New Music Davidson.
• FRIDAY, MAY 14, 9 p.m., Mariam Cannon Hayes Amphitheatre, Alvarez College Union – Davidson College Jazz Ensemble: Senior Soirée.
• SATURDAY, MAY 15, 7:15 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Davidson College Chorale Farewell to Seniors Concert.

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 disc 5770 ussion 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.

&l 5717 t;strong>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/ ^[22].

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.&l
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