Our community calendar this week begins with an eventless Monday and winds up with a business Sunday, May 16, when Davidson College sends the Class of 2010 off into the world. In between, the Town Board hosts the last in a series of informal chats with citizens on Tuesday evening at Town Hall, an organizational meeting for Hough High Athletic Boosters is planned Tuesday, and McIntosh Law Firm hosts the first in a series of Ask the Attorney advice sessions Thursday at the YMCA. Also, Lake Norman Chamber’s 2010 Business Expo is all day Thursday at CPCC North Campus. And the Davidson Farmers Market is Saturday 8 a.m. to noon downtown. Read on for news about those and other events ahead.

See our day-by-day listings of events in and around Davidson at right.

MONDAY

No events listed

TUESDAY

Town Commissioner Chat, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Last in a series of town commissioner informal chats, to discuss town issues including neighborhood issues, the MI-Connection cable system and its effect on the town budget. Open to the public. Details on the town website.

Hough High Athletic Boosters, 6:30-8:30 p.m., W.A. Hough High School, Bailey Road, Cornelius – Organizational meeting for a school athletic booster club.

WEDNESDAY

Lake Norman Transportation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Lake Norman Transportation Commission monthly meeting. Agenda includes discussion of Urban Land Institute study, a proposed amendment to the interlocal agreement that would ask the 4 towns to appoint a community leader with interest in transportation infrastructure to the board, and priorities for 2010-11.

Open mic night at Summit, 8-10 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night. Info: 704-895-9090.

THURSDAY

Lake Norman Chamber Business Expo 2010, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., CPCC North Campus, 11930 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville – 2010 Lake Norman Chamber Business Expo, with area businesses promoting their goods and services. Info: 704-892-1922.

Ask the Attorney, 6 p.m., Lake Norman Family YMCA, Cornelius – McIntosh Law Firm offers the first in a series of free “Ask the Attorney” legal advice sessions. “The Yellow Brick Road to your Estate – Will, Powers of Attorney, Trust – Oh My!” features Amy Isaacs and Erika Erlenbach. Additional dates and Info: www.ymcacharlotte.org/lakenorman ^[1], or contact Jason Lampton at 704-716-4419 or jason.lampton@ymcacharlotte.org ^[2].

McKinney Academy open house, 6:30 p.m., at the school, 412 Armour St. – Open house for parents of prospective students. The private school on Armour Street serves grades K-5. Details: www.mckinneyacademy.com

Learn CPR, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. – Nurse Diane Jenkins will lead a CPR certification class. The course will follow the standards of the American Heart Association and includes CPR and first-aid information. Cost: $25. Register and request childcare in the church office.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: jazz with Mike Orlando Band, including mandolinist Mike Orlando, Billy Jones, Phil Skipper and Tim Helfrich. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY

Theater: ‘The Road to Mecca’, 7:30 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, off N.C. 21, Cornelius – Warehouse Productions presents “The Road to Mecca” by Athol Fugard, directed by Louise Robertson of Davidson. Starring Divina Cook as Helen, Tonya Bludsworth as Elsa and Tom Scott as Marius. Set design by Lee Ann Harrison. Fridays and Saturdays April 30-May 15 at 7:30 p.m. (house and bar open at 7), Matinees Sundays May 2, 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m., doors open 2 p.m. Tickets $15, available by email tickets@warehousepac.com. Info: www.warehousepac.com ^[3]

Jazz outdoors at Davidson College Union, 9 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union, Hayes outdoor amphitheater – Senior Soiree. During graduation weekend, the Davidson Jazz Ensemble closes the year with a performance celebrating its seniors. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.

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

SATURDAY

Davidson Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Weekly Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Open every Saturday. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org ^[4]. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

American Heart Association Walk, 9 a.m., Davidson Village Green – Davidson Walks for the American Heart Association. Walk 5 miles to raise money for the American Heart Association. Donations appreciated. “Please walk with me in honor of the first anniversary of my sister Stacie’s death from heart disease. Let’s work together to stop the number one killer in the US.” Questions: Jenny Langford, 704-467-7050 or langford@elangford.net ^[5]

Davidson College baccalaureate service, 4:45 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Davidson graduation weekend baccalaureate service, with guest sermon by former President Bobby Vagt.

Davidson College Chorale Senior Concert, 7:15 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Farewell to Seniors Concert. The Davidson College Chorale closes the year with a performance celebrating its seniors. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.

Theater: ‘The Road to Mecca’, 7:30 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, off N.C. 21, Cornelius – Warehouse Productions presents “The Road to Mecca” by Athol Fugard, directed by Louise Robertson of Davidson. Starring Divina Cook as Helen, Tonya Bludsworth as Elsa and Tom Scott as Marius. Set design by Lee Ann Harrison. Fridays and Saturdays April 30-May 15 at 7:30 p.m. (house and bar open at 7), Matinees Sundays May 2, 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m., doors open 2 p.m. Tickets $15, available by email tickets@warehousepac.com. Info: www.warehousepac.com ^[3]

Dragon Boat/Asian Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ramsey Creek Park, off West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – 2010 Charlotte Dragon Boat/Asian Festival, with dragon boat races, Miss Asian Festival pageant, food, music, dance, and traditional Asian cultural displays. Details: http://www.charlottedragonboat.com/ ^[6]

SUNDAY

Davidson College Commencement, 9:50 a.m., Chambers Building – Davidson College faculty in full academic regalia and the Class of 2010 will march from Chambers Building to commencement exercises under the oaks on the college’s front campus. Call 704894-2201 for information.

DCPC Worship Service Change: Due to Davidson College’s Commencement at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 16, DCPC will not hold Sunday school or 11 a.m. worship that morning. Please attend the 8:30 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary, and join us for our regularly scheduled services resuming on May 23.

MISSIONS FAIR AND CONCERT, 11 a.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius – Annual Mt. Zion Ministry and Missions Fair, celebrating Mt. Zion UMC and community missions both near and far. With booths, displays of ministries at Mt. Zion and from the community and activities for children. Boy Scout Troop No. 10 will be grilling hot dogs and burgers for lunch for a donation to benefit an Eagle Scout Project. Starting at 1 pm, Mick and the Ultras will be offering a free outdoor concert as part of the Cornelius Concert Series. In case of bad weather, the Missions Fair, lunch and concert will be held in the Family Life Center. Mt. Zion United Methodist is at 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius, NC. www.mtzionumc.net ^[7]

Theater: ‘The Road to Mecca’, 2:30 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, off N.C. 21, Cornelius – Warehouse Productions presents “The Road to Mecca” by Athol Fugard, directed by Louise Robertson of Davidson. Starring Divina Cook as Helen, Tonya Bludsworth as Elsa and Tom Scott as Marius. Set design by Lee Ann Harrison. Fridays and Saturdays April 30-May 15 at 7:30 p.m. (house and bar open at 7), Matinees Sundays May 2, 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m., doors open 2 p.m. Tickets $15, available by email tickets@warehousepac.com. Info: www.warehousepac.com ^[3]

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