Davidson’s community calendar this week brings a open house at the public library branch on Tuesday, where members of the Davidson Library Task Force will kick off a “Pave the Way to Save the Library” fund-raising campaign. Come “buy a brick” to help fund library operations, meet the library staff, and learn more about volunteer opportunities. The “Paws to Read” program will also run during the open house for preschool and elementary school aged children. Also Tuesday, the planned Davidson Rotary Club holds another organizing meeting and area towns host a series of safety events on National Night Out. This week, you’ll have a couple of opportunities to see Davidson’s Rusty Knox Band perform live: Friday at Prosciutto’s and Saturday The Wine Cellar. And due to popular demand, the Warehouse Performing Arts Center has extended its production of “Fast Trip to Omaha” through this week.
Details about those events and more below. You’ll also find more in our clickable day-by-day calendar at right.
BOOKSTORES CHIP IN
Davidson’s Main Street Books is among a group of 18 local bookstores that are joining forces to help raise a bit of badly needed cash for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library system. The stores will contribute a portion of profits from sales this week. Main Street Books, at 126 S. Main St., will contribute a portion of sales between Friday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 8.
MONDAY
Nothing scheduled
TUESDAY
Davidson Library Open House, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Davidson library branch, on the Village Green – Open house and kickoff celebration for the “Pave the Way to Save the Library” campaign. Drop by, meet the staff and find out more about the “buy a brick” fund-raiser or volunteering. Read more in our Thursday news item, “Buy a brick, ‘Pave the Way to Save the Library'” Pick up an order form at Tuesday’s open house, or purchase/donate online at www.savedavidsonlibrary.org
Paws to Read children’s program, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Come read to a certified therapy dog! Dudley and Sadie love children and love to be read to. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Pre-school (3-5). Details on the library website.
Davidson Rotary Club organizing meeting, 5-6 p.m., Sabi Asian Bistro, Griffith Street and Harbour Place Drive, off I-77 Exit 30 – Organizational meeting for a new Davidson Rotary Club. See more in our preview, “New Rotary Club in town to meet Tuesdays.”
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 South Main Street – The Recreation Board will host its advisory meeting. Agenda to be posted on the Town website.
National Night Out, 7-9 p.m., Roosevelt Wilson Park, off Griffith Street – National Night Out, an annual nationwide event that promotes neighborhood safety and crime prevention and offers thanks to public safety officers. Hot dogs and hamburgers, games and kids activities. Free. Details 704-892-3349, or on the web, www.ci.davidson.nc.us. Similar events are planned in other Lake Norman area towns. See also our July 29 news story, “Celebrate safety at National Night Out Tuesday.”
WEDNESDAY
Teen summer film series, 4 p.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Teen summer film series presents “When in Rome.” Beth Harper is a young, successful real estate agent. But she’s completely unlucky in love. However, when the New Yorker travels to Rome to see her newlywed sister, she impulsively steals some coins from a reputed fountain of love. She then finds herself being aggressively pursued by a band of wannabe lovers in this romantic comedy. Rated PG-13; 93 minutes; 2009. Details on the library website.
Cornelius Outdoor Cinema Series, 8:30 p.m., Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., of Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department will show “More Than a Game,” a documentary following LeBron James from his high school days to fame. Free. For a complete listing of movies, see www.corneliuspr.org.
THURSDAY
Don’t Drive Day, all day – Charlotte Area Transit System, NC Air Awareness and other regional partners are promoting today as “Don’t Drive Day.”. With the Charlotte area in violation of federal air quality standards, they suggest taking a bus, vanpool, train or bicycle to work or even telecommuting for the day. Register your participation and become eligible for prizes at www.dontdriveday.org on Aug. 5 or enter by phone, 704-336-7433.
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and Aug. 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.
FRIDAY
Rusty Knox Band at Prosciutto’s, 8 p.m., Prosciutto’s restaurant, Shops on the Green, Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius – Live music with Rusty Knox Band
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and August 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.
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. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.
Writers workshop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Farm at Weathers Creek, 1170 Shinville Rd., Cleveland, Iredell County – Summer writing workshop with Zelda Lockhart, “Write It and Publish It.” She is the author of “Fifth Born,” “Fifth Born II,” and “Cold Running Creek” and is the 2010 Piedmont Laureate. Class is limited to 15. Details: http://www.weatherscreek.net/writers.html
Live Music at The Wine Cellar, 8 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Blvd., off West Catawba Avenue, Cornelius – Live music with Rusty Knox Band.
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and August 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.
SUNDAY
Theater: Fast Trip to Omaha, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Warehouse Performing Arts center presents Fast Trip to Omaha, a comedy about a dysfunctional family, set against the backdrop of the summer of 1969. There will be performances on July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, and Aug. 5-7 at 8 pm, and matinees July 25 and August 1 and 8 at 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $15 for students, seniors, and groups. Purchase tickets today by emailing tickets@warehousepac.com or calling Marla Brown at (704)-619-0429.
