Christmas in Davidson ornament 2010

The Town of Davidson and downtown merchants are selling the annual Christmas in Davidson ornament, which promotes the annual downtown festival and this year depicts and raises money for the campaign to keep open the Davidson public library branch. Also, the youth of Davidson United Methodist Church are selling box dinners Thursday night during Christmas in Davidson, to support a summer Costa Rica mission trip, and the YMCA is holding its annual Breakfast with Santa. And next week also brings the Red & Black Ball fund-raiser at Davidson College.

BUY AN ORNAMENT, HELP THE LIBRARY

This year’s Christmas in Davidson ornament was created by Hot Glass Works in Vermont, and was crafted from blown glass in a variety of colors. It includes an image of the library and the words “Christmas in Davidson 2010.” All sale proceeds will go to the library fund, which aims to raise at least $175,000 to pay for day-to-day operations of the branch on the Village Green.

“It’s a beautiful ornament that celebrates a great event and funds a great cause,” Interim Downtown Manager and library fund-raiser Kim Fleming said in a press release. “We hope everyone who loves Christmas in Davidson and loves our library will buy one this year.”

Ornaments are $10 each and can be purchased at The Village Store and The Wooden Stone through the end of December.

Christmas in Davidson 2010 will be next Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 2-4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. Opening ceremonies begin on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. with the arrival of Santa Claus on the Village Green. Other event highlights include a Live Nativity complete with animals, strolling carolers and a wide variety of food offerings.

For more information on this year’s event, visit the town website.

COOKIES FOR KIDS CANCER

The 3rd annual Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale is scheduled during Christmas in Davidson Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 2-4. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national non-profit organization, is dedicated to raising funds for pediatric cancer research. Thousands of dollars have been raised to help local children as well as children all over the country. All the treats are baked by local families and every dollar raised goes directly to research.

The Cookies For Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale will be at Lake Norman Realty, 310 South Main Street in Davidson. The sale will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, and Friday, Dec. 3, from 6-8:30 and Saturday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m., during the North Mecklenburg Christmas Parade. You can donate money for pediatric cancer research and enjoy a hot cup of apple cider or a sweet treat.

Fund-raising calendar

THURSDAY, DEC. 2

Christmas in Davidson box dinner, 5-7 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St. – Christmas in Davidson dinner to support a summer 2011 Senior High School Mission Trip to Costa Rica. Sit down or take out a box dinner of a Chic-Fil-A Sandwich or 6 nuggets, chips or choice of fruit, homemade desert item and beverage choice. Dinners $6 each, payable by cash or check at the door. You may pre-order your meal at www.dumyouth.com or through the Davidson UMC church office: 704-892-8277. Pre-orders appreciated – a limited number of walk-up dinners available on Dec. 2.

SATURDAY, DEC. 4

Cornelius Presbyterian Church Yard Sale – 7-11 a.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church front lawn, 21209 Catawba Ave. (Catawba and Church streets) – Cornelius Presbyterian Church Men of the Church Yard Sale. Proceeds support the church’s outreach missions. In case of rain, sale moves to the hut behind the church. 704-892-5577. www.corneliuspcusa.org.

Breakfast with Santa at the YMCA.

YMCA Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-11 a.m., Lake Norman YMCA Gymnasium, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius – Annual Lake Norman YMCA Breakfast with Santa event. Includes entertainment, arts & crafts, games, a magic show, a visit from Santa Claus, food, fellowship and friends. Cost: $15 per family for members, $20 per family for “program” members. Register at the branch or by calling 704-716-4400. Deadline Dec. 3. Details online at the Lake Norman YMCA website.

Red & Black Ball, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Davidson College Chambers Building, Lilly Family Gallery – Annual community “Red and Black Ball,” to raise funds and awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention. Proceeds benefit the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) and the Mwandi Christian Mission Hospital. Tickets $20 college faculty/staff, $25 community members. Add $5 at the door. Includes live band, dancing, drinks, desserts, raffle and silent auction. To order tickets, contact Nitya Rao (nirao@davidson.edu).

SUNDAY, DEC. 5

Sherrills Ford holiday home tour, 3-7 p.m., Northview Harbour subdivision, Sherrills Ford – The Lake Norman Garden Club is sponsoring a “Christmas Tour of Homes.” Proceeds will go to a landscaping plan for Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley. Tickets $25 include tour of 4 homes (an eclectic cottage, a traditional home, a Tuscan home, and a cabin). Refreshments served at the clubhouse and gifts for sale. Order tickets from Ann Deal (joanndeal@yahoo.com or 828-478-9177, or at the Page Collectibles, Sherrills Ford Road in Terrell.

SATURDAY, JAN. 22

Ada Jenkins ICE Gala, 6:30 p.m., Michael Waltrip Racing, 20310 Chartwell Center Drive, Cornelius – Fifth Annual ICE Gala fund-raiser to benefit Ada Jenkins Center, the regional community services center on Davidson’s West Side. $150 per person, open bar. Info: www.adajenkins.org/ice or contact Natisha Rivera‐Patrick: or 704‐896‐0471, ext. 100, or Lynelle Crowell at crowell246@aol.com, or 704-895‐1963.