Maroon 5 Tuesday at the college.

Updated Monday, 5:02 p.m.
With Davidson students back in town, life is returning to campus this week. The week kicks off with a much-anticipated campus concert featuring Maroon 5. “American Idol” winner Kris Allen and British singer VV Brown are also on the bill. Wednesday brings the Freshman Cake Race, in which first-year students compete for cakes donated by local residents. The men’s soccer team takes on Pfeiffer in an exhibition game that night as well.

On Wednesday, public school students return to classes throughout Mecklenburg County.

[Note: The town board meeting Tuesday has been canceled.]

Sunday features the 2nd annual Shalom Lake Norman Jewish Festival, which will offer live entertainment, children’s activities, and sale of traditional Jewish foods and craft items.

These and more events detailed below, or in the day-by-day calendar to the right.

MONDAY, AUG. 23

Davidson Elementary open house, 3-6 p.m., Davidson Elementary School, 635 South St. – Students can meet their new teachers at the school. 3-5 p.m. for grades K-2 and K/1. 4-6 p.m.for grades 3-5 and 2/3 classes. School begins Wed., 9:15. School website: pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonk5/

Davidson IB Middle School open house, Davidson IB Middle School, 251 South St. – Open houses for new and returning students: 6th graders from 5-6:45 p.m.; 7th and 8th grader drop in 7-7:45 p.m. Details on the school website.

North Meck HS open house, 6:30 p.m., North Mecklenburg High School, 11201 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville – Open house for the new school year. School website: pages.cms.k12.nc.us/north/

TUESDAY, AUG. 24

Davidson Rotary Club, 5 p.m., Sabi Asian Bistro, 130 Harbour Place Drive, off I-77 Exit 30 – Davidson Rotary Club weekly meeting. Charter members now being recruited for the new club. Details: lnrotary@gmail.com or Rotary District 7680 website.

Town board work sesssion canceled, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Town Hall Board Room, 216 S. Main St. – Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the Davidson Bay Affordable Housing plan. For complete agenda, see the town website. [NOTE: Town officials said Monday this work session has been canceled. The Davidson Bay item will be on the agenda at the Sept. 14 regular meeting.]

Maroon 5 at Davidson College, 8 p.m., Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex, 200 Baker Dr. – Popular band Maroon 5 will perform a mix of old favorites and songs from their new album, “Hands All Over.” Special guests for this concert include Kris Allen, the winner of American Idol Season 8, and English recording artist, VV Brown. Tickets range from $20 to $50, and are still on sale. For more information visit Davidson College website or contact Jason Shank at 704-894-2192.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25

Back to School – First day of school for Charlotte Mecklenburg school system.

Freshman Cake Race, 5 p.m., Richardson Stadium, Davidson College – Donate a cake to support the class of 2014 as they run the 71st annual Cake Race. Cakes should be dropped off between 1 and 3 p.m. on the 25th. Please note if your cake contains nuts or peanut butter. If you plan to bring a cake, contact Brenda Daugherty at brdaugherty@davidson.edu or call 704-894-2342 by Monday, Aug. 23.

Men’s soccer vs. Pfeiffer, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Stadium – Davidson men’s soccer plays an exhibition game against Pfeiffer.

THURSDAY, AUG. 26

MI-Connection board meeting, 7:30 a.m., MI-Connection office, 420 S. Academy St., Mooresville – board of directors of the town owned MI-Connection Communications System holds its monthly meeting.

Main St. Books Story Time, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St. – Story Time for kids 5 and under. Free.

Davidson Day’s first ever home football game, 5 p.m., Davidson Day School, 750 Jetton St. – Davidson Day’s junior varsity football team plays the school’s first home football game vs. Charlotte Latin. Gates open at 4 p.m., with Moon Bounce, basketball shooting and football throwing contests, food. Details: DavidsonDay.org

Film and discussion on bullying, 6:30 to 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 119 N Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Parent University hosts a screening of the film “Fat Boy Chronicles” and a discussion of bullying. Free. Details: 980-343-0318 or register at cms.k12.nc.us

Davidson College Art Opening, 7-9 p.m., Van Every Gallery, Visual Arts Center, Davidson College – Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Nathaniel Rogers will give a gallery talk at a reception for the college’s annual Faculty Art Exhibition. The exhibit will feature works by Rogers, sculptor Cort Savage, and printmaker Rebekah Tolley. There is no charge to attend the reception, which begins at 7 p.m., followed by Rogers’ talk at 7:30. The exhibit will be on display from August 27 to October 6. The galleries are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. There is no charge to view the exhibits. For information call 704-894-2519.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Billy Jones & The Pocket. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

8 to 9:15 a.m., Lake Norman Chamber conference room, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Focus Friday monthly issues forum. Barry Gullet, Director of Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities, speaks about how the utility is seeking to improve service. Also on the program, Jim Duke, who chaired a citizen task force to investigate claims of high water bills and poor service from CMU. Duke will talk about the progress CMU has made in addressing many of the task’s force recommendations. More info on the Chamber website.

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

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

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.

Big Band in the Park, 6:30-9:15 p.m., Bailey Road Park, Bailey Road, Cornelius – From The Top plays an outdoor concert in the park, with a playlist that includes swing and jazz. WDAV-FM’s Ted Weiner is emcee for the evening, which includes concessions and children’s activities. Gates open at 6. Details on the Cornelius PARC website.

World’s Largest ’70s Party, 8 p.m., Midtown Sundries Lake Norman, 18665 Harborside Dr., Cornelius – Da Throwback Band will perform in a special show to kick off this ’70s party. The event will include a ’70s costume and dance contest. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.meetup.com.

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

SUNDAY, AUG. 29

Shalom Lake Norman Jewish festival, Noon to 5 p.m., Ramsey Creek Park, off N.C. 73 – 2nd annual Shalom Lake Norman Jewish festival, with live entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities and the sale of traditional Jewish foods and other Judaic items. Volunteers are needed for 1 hour shifts at a variety of tasks. Contact Alison Dillworth at bzebee1063@aol.com or call 704-987-9209 if you are interested. More in our preview “Aug. 29 Shalom festival brings music, food and fun.”

Women’s soccer vs. High Point, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Soccer Stadium – Women’s soccer vs. High Point. Details: DavidsonWildcats.com

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