The next "Chronicles of Narnia" film opens at Our Town Cinemas.

By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

We made it through the holidays. Hope you have some ^[1]energy left for the events this weekend. At a planning workshop Thursday, you’ll have a chance to offer your opinion on the proposed Davidson Retirement Residence, off I-77 Exit 30.  Thursday is also the last day of Davidson Community Player’s auditions for the play “Masterpiece.”

Summit Coffee has three nights of live local music lined up: Rusty Knox Band Thursday, Private Life of David Reed Friday and Sandcrawler Saturday. Take a bicycle ride on Saturday morning during the Polar Bear Ride through the north Mecklenburg/Lake Norman area. And there’s a free workshop on Saturday at the Coleman residence on chicken-raising and how to build your own chicken tractor.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also at right on this page, see our movie showtimes listings for Our Town Cinemas, where “Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader” opens Friday.

THURSDAY, JAN. 6

Planning workshop for Pinnacle site, 1 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – The second day of events to discuss proposed Davidson Retirement Residence. Call 503-399-1090 or email dan@lenitygroup.com ^[2] for more information. You may also call Ben McCrary at 704-892-7592. Schedule on the town of Davidson website ^[3]. See also DavidsonNews.net‘s Dec. 27 news article, “4-story retirement residence planned off Exit 30.” ^[4]

Girls’ basketball, 6 p.m., Community School of Davidson, 404 Armour St. – Pine Lake Prep plays Community School of Davidson in a varsity girls high school basketball game. Visit the Pine Lake Prep athletics page ^[5] for more information.

Charlotte Writer’s Club North, 7 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road – Novelist Garret Freymann-Weyr will be the guest speaker at the January meeting. She has written six novels and has a picture book titled “French Ducks in Venice” on its way. See our preview article, “Freymann-Weyr to speak at writers club Thursday.” ^[6] Info: www.charlottewritersclub.org. ^[7]

“Masterpiece” Auditions, 7-9 p.m., Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – Davidson Community Players’ second day of open auditions for the February production of M.Z. Ribalow’s new play “Masterpiece.” See Davidsonnews.net’s Jan. 3 article, “Players hold audition this week for ‘Masterpiece'” ^[8] for more information.

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

FRIDAY, JAN. 7

Middle School Madness night, 8 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, Cornelius – Middle School Madness is a safe place for teens grades 6-8 to hang out and have fun.  Parents can drop their children off at the front entrance starting at 8 p.m. The evening of fun, overseen by YMCA staff, includes ice cream and pizza. Open to all. Info: 704-716-4400 or Lake Norman Y website ^[9].

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A 30-minute story time that includes books, flannel board stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org ^[10] for more information.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A storytime for children 12 months – 35 months that consists of books, flannelboard stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org ^[10] for more information.

Live music at Summit Coffee 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: The Private Life of David Reed. Info: 704-895-9090.

SATURDAY, JAN. 8

Polar Bear Ride, Annual bicycle ride through the north Mecklenburg/Lake Norman area sponsored by Rocky River Road Club. Registration for both rides starts at 8:30 a.m. The 100k ride starts at 10 a.m. and the 50k ride starts at 10:15 a.m. Cost is $20 if pre-registered or $25 on the day of the ride. Minors ride free with a parent. Registration, waiver, route sheets and directions to the ride are available at the club website, www.RockyRiverRoadClub.org ^[11]. See also our preview article on our Health & Fitness page: “Hit the road for Polar Bear Ride on Jan. 8.” ^[12]

World of Wonder nature activity, 9 a.m. to noon, Davidson Farmer’s Market, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – WOW booth at the Davidson Farmer’s Market: snake and/or frog activity in anticipation of a visit with Davidson College’s Herpetology staff and animals. For more information or to register, visit the DLC website, davidsonlands.org ^[13].

Davidson Farmers Market Tailgate Market, 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org ^[14]. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Paws to Read, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Read to a certified therapy dog. For elementary and preschool ages. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org ^[15] for more information.

Sensory Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Storytime designed for children with autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder/language-delays and for children with disabilities. Info and registration, contact Beverly at 704-416-4000. www.cmlibrary.org ^[15].

How to raise chickens, 3-5 p.m., Coleman residence, 740 Virginia Rd. – See Jennifer and Greg Coleman’s current set-up for their “town chickens” and learn to make your own backyard chicken tractor. Free and open to the public. RSVP at 704-706-2373 or gregfro@gmail.com ^[16]. Also see Davidsonnews.net’s Jan. 5 Food & Dining page article about the workshop, “Thinking about chickens? They’ll show you how.” ^[17]

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

SUNDAY, JAN. 9

Flapjack Fundraiser, fellowship Hall after worship services, Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 Main St. – A pancake breakfast courtesy of The Counseling Center Committee and the Staff. Donations accepted at the door to benefit “The Client Scholarship Fund” that provides counseling for those in need. http://davidsonumc.org/ ^[18]

Gospel of Mark Study, 9:45 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church room 118, Main Street and Concord Road – A study and discussion of the Gospel of Mark, led by Dr. Robert J. Manning, professor emeritus of physics and humanities at Davidson College. Info: www.dcpc.org ^[19]

Poetic Images of Faith, 9:45 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House, Main Street and Concord Road – Led by Dr. Karl Plank, Professor of Religion at Davidson College. This is a study of selected poems of Rowan Williams, Thomas Merton, Fred Chappell, and Mary Oliver. It focuses on poetry’s power to express and shape religious conviction. Info: www.dcpc.org ^[19]

Pine Lake Prep Open House, 2-4 p.m., Pine Lake Prep, 104 Yellow Wood Circle, Mooresville – An opportunity for prospective students and their families to tour the school and meet the staff. www.pinelakeprep.org ^[20]

HAVE NEWS?

Send listings and announcements of community events to Karyn Jester at listings@davidsonnews.net ^[21].