By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

Easter is coming this weekend, and there are plenty of things going on before we get there. The Lions Clubs of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville are coming together to sponsor a golf tournament Monday in honor of the late Russell B. Knox, former mayor and community leader. On Tuesday, Tyler Hicks, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist for the New York Times, will be visiting Davidson College to speak about his experiences in Libya. Davidson College will also be showcasing one act plays directed by students on Wednesday and Thursday. Saturday starts off the Easter weekend with Easter egg hunts leading into the Sunday services.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. At right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Water for Elephants” opens on Friday, joining “Soul Surfer,” “Hanna,” “Hop,” “Atlas Shrugged,” and “Rio.”

MONDAY, APR. 18

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools closed for spring break.

Stations of the Cross, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Davidson – A display of various forms of artwork by members of the church that represent the walk of Jesus from his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane to the moment his body is removed from the cross. Will be open to the public April 15-19.

Lions Club golf tournament, 1 p.m., River Run Country Club, 19125 River Falls Drive, Davidson – The Lions Clubs of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville are sponsoring a golf tournament in honor of the late Russell B. Knox, former mayor and community leader. Fee is $75 per person which includes lunch, green fee and cart. Call Ed Roberts at 704-892-0276 for more information.

Town Hall public forum, 5:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. – Citizens are invited to meet and ask questions of commissioners, Town Manager Anthony Roberts and Mayor Jeff Tarte. Open to the public.

Cornelius Town Board, 7-9 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Town Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting to discuss town business. cornelius.org

TUESDAY, APR. 19

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools closed for spring break.

Stations of the Cross, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Chapel, 304 S. Main St., Davidson – A display of various forms of artwork by members of the church that represent the walk of Jesus from his prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane to the moment his body is removed from the cross. Will be open to the public April 15-19.

Family Grocery Tour, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Davidson Harris Teeter, 431 Peninsula Drive, Davidson – A grocery tour with Jennifer Lowrie, RD. brought to you by the YMCA. www.ymcacharlotte.org

Paws to Read, 4 p.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 for more information.

Gaming with Wii, 5 p.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Teens are invited to join their peers to play Wii and engage with the library on a whole new level. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Davidson Rotary Club, 5 p.m., Sabi Asian Bistro, Griffith Street and Harbour Place Drive, off I-77 Exit 30 – Weekly Davidson Rotary Club meeting. Business meeting tonight. Details: DavidsonRotary.org

Professional Animal Lovers Society, 6-8 p.m., Tavern on the Tracks, 1411 South Tryon Street, Charlotte – Join petpals (Professional Animal Lovers Society) social networking group to support the Humane Society of Charlotte and learn about Pet Palooza (their annual 5k and dog walk festival fundraiser). $10 suggested donation.

An Evening with Tyler Hicks, 7 p.m., Lily Family Gallery, Chambers Building, Davidson College, Davidson – Tyler Hicks, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist for the New York Times, will be speaking about issues in the Middle East and his recent experiences in Libya. www.davidson.edu

WEDNESDAY, APR. 20

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools closed for spring break.

Baby Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Ages: Up to 18 months. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – 18 to 36 months toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Spanish for Kids, 11:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Preschoolers learn Spanish the fun way with puppets, music, and movement. No registration necessary; call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Preschool Storytime, 11:30 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Ages: 3 to 5 years. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Holocaust Remembrance Day, 6-7 p.m., Alvarez College Union, Davidson College, Davidson – Features a talk by Holocaust survivor Manfred Katz and the opening of the traveling exhibition “Faces of Resistance: Women in the Holocaust.” For information, contact Pegelow Kaplan at 704-894-2284 or Rabbi Michael Shields at 704-252-7038.

Documentary film: “Vincent Who?”, 7 p.m., Davidson College Chambers Building Room 3155 – Asian Culture & Awareness Association at Davidson College presents a screening of the documentary “Vincent Who?” Producer Curtis Chin will be on hand to talk about the film. It focuses on the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin, who was beaten to death near Detroit by two out of work white autoworkers who held Asians responsible for their unemployment. The perpetrators were sentenced to just three years of probation and a $3,000 fine, prompting Asian Americans around the country to create aunited movement for Asian American Rights. Free.

Davidson College Theater Production, 7:30 p.m., Barber Theatre of Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College – A presentation of student-directed one-acts plays. Also on April 21. Admission is $3. Open to the public. To purchase tickets, call 704-894-2135 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or go to http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Economics Lecture, 8 p.m., Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College – Anne O. Kreuger, professor of international economics at the School for Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, will speak at the annual Cornelson Distinguished Lecture in Economics. Free and open to the public. www.davidson.edu

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

THURSDAY, APR. 21

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools closed for spring break.

Cornelius PARC Day, 1-3 p.m., Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius – A free earth day celebration featuring Wii competitions, music, arts & crafts, and more. Sponsored by Cornelius PARC, Cornelius Police Department and Coca-Cola. All ages welcome. cornelius.org

Jimmy Buffett Party Bus, 3 p.m., Tyber Creek Pub, 1933 South Blvd, Charlotte – Meet at the Tyber Creek Pub at 3 p.m. and ride the Ragin’ Uptown Party Bus to Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre to the Jimmy Buffett concert. Vist www.rockhouseevents.com for more information.

Davidson College Theater Production, 7:30 p.m., Barber Theatre of Cunningham Theatre Center, Davidson College – A presentation of student-directed one-acts plays. Also on April 20. Admission is $3. Open to the public. For tickets, call 704-894-2135 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or go to http://www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Chamber Recital, 7:30 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center, Davidson College – A chamber recital by students from the studio of Alan Black. Free and open to the public. www.davidson.edu

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: The Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards Duo, Chuck Johnson and Host Rob McHale. Info: 704-895-9090.

FRIDAY, APR. 22

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools closed for spring break.

English Cafe, 10 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius – Learn about America’s history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

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

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

Tenders Family Night, 4-9 p.m., Tenders restaurant, 18341 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – Tenders restaurant will donate a portion of its proceeds earned from 4-9 p.m. to benefit the Cornelius Veterans Monument.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Davidson Local. Info: 704-895-9090.

SATURDAY, APR. 23

Charlotte Museum Mile, 7:30-10:30 a.m., uptown Charlotte – A 1-mile race to benefit the Arts & Science Council beginning near the corner of 12th St. and N. Tryon and ending in front of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and the Mint Museum. Registration is $25. Visit www.charlottemuseummile.com for more information.

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items every Saturday through November. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m., Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Rd., Huntersville – Children ages 1-10 can hunt for thousands of toy and candy filled eggs throughout the day, across the plantation grounds. Children will hunt with their age groups. Pre-registration is required. To register, e-mail egghunt@lattaplantation.org. Visit lattaplantation.org for more information.

Easter egg hunt, 10-11 a.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – Open to the community. Younger children from toddlers through 4th graders are invited to hunt the eggs. Vist www.mtzionumc.net for more information.

Easter Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Birkdale Village, Exit 25 off I-77 – Birkdale Village and the Town of Huntersville host the Easter Eggstravaganza featuring fun and games with Radio Disney, a moon bounce, petting zoo and more. www.huntersville.org

Rural Hill Egg Hunt & Spoon Race, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bring the family out and enjoy a day of egg hunts, farm tours, historic demonstrations, scavenger hunts, candy and more. Free. Donations accepted. For more information, contact Zac Vinson at 704-875-3113 or zac@ruralhill.net.

Community Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Egg hunt for children, toddlers to age 12. Open to the community. For more information, call the church office at 704-892-5577 or email corneliuspresbyt@bellsouth.net.

Bags & Bunnies Cornhole Bar Hop, 6 p.m., Dixie’s Tavern, 301 E. Seventh St., Charlotte – Just imagine if Cornhole, Golf, and a Bar Crawl had a baby. There will be prizes for best male and female bunny and an Easter Egg hunt at the end of the night where the eggs will be filled with cash and prizes. Check in at Dixie’s Tavern at 6-7 p.m.

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

SUNDAY, APR. 24

Sunrise Service, 6-7 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson – The Church will hold its sunrise service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall.

Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., Hopewell Baptist Church, 18841 Davidson Concord Rd., Davidson – Hopewell Baptist Church will have their sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. followed by breakfast. Visit www.hopewellbaptistchurch.com for more information.

Easter Sunrise Service, 7 a.m., Historic Beaver Dam Park, 19600 Davidson Concord Rd. – Christ Community Church will be having their Easter Sunrise Services at Beaver Dam Park at 7 a.m. and their regular services at the church at 9 and 11.

Easter Services, 7, 9, & 11 a.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Ln., Davidson – St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will have Easter Sunday services at 7, 9, and 11 a.m. Visit www.saintalbans-davidson.org for more information.

Easter Sunrise Service, 7-7:45 a.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – The Genesis Youth Arts will be presenting The Empty Tomb, a sunrise service of six stories by Carol A. Secord. Pancake breakfast to follow. Visit www.mtzionumc.net for more information.

Easter Worship Services, 9 & 11 a.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 21209 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The Cornelius Presbyterian Church will be holding Easter Worship Services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For more information, contact the church office at 704-892-5577 or email corneliuspresbyt@bellsouth.net.

Easter egg hunt, 9:45 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Concord Rd. & Main St., Davidson – The Davidson College Presbyterian Church will hold an Easter egg hunt for children on the sanctuary lawn. Visit www.dcpc.org for more information.

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CORRECTION: This article has been updated to delete the Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Taste the Earth fund-raiser from this week’s listings. The event is Friday, April 29.