By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

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Mike Santoro is lead vocalist for The Stranger, a Billy Joel Tribute that plays a Concert on the Green Sunday.

This weekend’s fun starts at midnight Thursday, when “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2″ opens at area theaters. Stop by Char-Grill in a Harry Potter costume and get a free “magic milkshake” and other prizes for correctly answering trivia questions. In Cornelius, poet Bonita Knott will be at the Warehouse on Friday and Saturday. The Mooresville Habitat for Humanity ReStore Community Fest is on Saturday and includes a yard sale, business expo and farmer’s market. And The Stranger, a Billy Joel tribute band, will be playing a Davidson Concert on the Green Sunday.

Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2″ opens, joining “Zookeeper,” “Larry Crowne,” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” and “Cars 2.”

THURSDAY, JULY 14

Story Hour at Main Street Books, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – Story Time, for children 1-5. Stories, songs and lots of fun. Free. Also July 28.

Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s, 202 S. Main St., Davidson – All donors will be treated to ice cream at the drive and will receive a coupon for a free pint of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, a free Red Cross t-shirt and a chance to win a $3,000 gift card. For appointments, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org ^[2].

Harry Potter Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Char-Grill, Davidson Commons shopping center, Griffith and Jetton streets – Char-Grill is teaming up with Our Town Cinemas to celebrate the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” Harry Potter Day includes a free “magic milkshake” for anyone in costume, chocolate frogs for correctly answering Harry Potter trivia, and other giveaways. 704-896-8710.

Redistricting Advisory Committee, 10 a.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Room CH-14, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte – Special meeting of the Mecklenburg County Redistricting Advisory Committee.

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, 11:15 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Children will learn the basics of the Spanish language through songs, stories and hands-on activities. Special emphasis is placed on language development and repetition. For ages 3-5. Info: 704-416-3800.

Patio-palooza, 6:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossings Dr., Huntersville – Live acoustic music by Early Ray on the patio. Info: 704-897-8490.

Food Policy Council, 6:30-8 p.m., Governmental Center, 625 Church St. South, Concord – Meeting of the Cabarrus County Food Policy Council. For more information, call 704-920-2206.

Greenways, Bikeways and Trails Board, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Regular meeting of the Greenways, Bikeways and Trails Advisory Board. Agenda includes discussion of trail projects, trail and greenway way-finding signage, and potential grant for extension of Kincaid Greenway. Info: 704-940-9621. See the agenda ^[3] on our Real Estate & Home page.

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

Harry Potter movie premiere, midnight, Our Town Cinemas, 227 Griffith St., Davidson – Opening screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort’s final horcruxes, but when Voldemort finds out about their mission, a battle begins. Screenings continue all weekend. Up to date movie times at right. For reservations: 704-237-3235 or ourtowncinemas.com ^[4]

FRIDAY, JULY 15

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – 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. Info: 704-416-4000.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – 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. Info: 704-416-4000.

RockBus Concert Series: O.A.R., 5:30 p.m., Prohibition, 200 N. Tryon St., Charlotte – Meet up at Prohibition for a little pre-partying, then hop on the shuttle to see OAR at the NC Music Factory. Cost is $15 and includes transportation to and from Uptown Amphitheatre at The Music Factory, a few cold ones on the way to the show, and FREE cover back into Prohibition after the concert. Email Rich@RockHouseEvents.com ^[5] if interested.

Bonita Knott at the Warehouse, 7 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Poet Bonita Knott presents “From the thorn of rejection to the rose of Restoration.” Tickets are $18. For reservations, call 704-230-7598 or email scribestudio@gmail.com ^[6]. See a 4-minute video interview and preview with Ms. Knott,  CLICK HERE » ^[7]

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

Live music at River City, 9 p.m., River City Bar and Grill, 155 Pinnacle Ln., Mooresville – Live music: Piedmont Boys. $5 cover. Info: 704-660-9797.

Live music at The Wine Cellar, 9 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard (next to Starbucks) – Live music with Mason Bissett & Billy Jones. No cover.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

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 ^[8]. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a media partner of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Community Fest, 8 a.m.-noon, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 121 Norman Station, Mooresville – Features a community yard sale, farmer’s market and community business expo. For more information, call Amy DeCaron at 704-896-8957 ext. 109 or email her at amy@ourtownshabitat.org ^[9].

White Cane Fund Drive, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Harris Teeter, 19815 North Cove Road, Cornelius – The Cornelius/Lake Norman Lions Club will be conducting a White Cane Fund Drive/Used Eyeglass Collection at the Jetton Village Harris Teeter. The White Cane Fund is used to provide various services to the visually impaired throughout North Carolina, the United States and the World. Info: 704-962-7576

Latta Fun Horse Show, 10 a.m., Latta Equestrian Center, 6201 Sample Rd., Huntersville – Latta Equestrian Center’s open horse show. Admission is free for spectators. Info at www.lattaequestriancenter.com ^[10].

NC State Symbols Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Charlotte Nature Museum, 1658 Sterling Rd., Charlotte – July’s Creature Feature celebrates what makes the Tar Heel State unique by taking a closer look at its state symbols. Info: charlottenaturemuseum.org ^[11]

Cold Blooded Encounters, 2 p.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – This educational program will include appearances by 8-12 animals and a question and answer session. You will also have the opportunity to touch some of the animals. Info: 704-416-3800.

Rock at the Dock, 6 p.m., Queens Landing, 1459 River Hwy, Mooresville – Live cage fights with live music by Beyond the Fade, a tomato throw, a bikini contest and a hot dog eating contest. General admission is $35 and front row seating is $60. Details: therockmma.com ^[12]

Bonita Knott at the Warehouse, 7 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Poet Bonita Knott presents “From the thorn of rejection to the rose of Restoration.” Tickets are $18. For reservations, call 704-230-7598 or email scribestudio@gmail.com ^[6].

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

Live music at Unleashed, 9 p.m., Unleashed Nightclub, 20924 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Young MC. Doors open at 9 p.m. Info: 704-655-2621.

Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Josey Wails Band. Info: 704-799-0095.

Live music at The Wine Cellar, 9 p.m., The Wine Cellar, 19712 One Norman Boulevard (next to Starbucks) – Live music with The Atlas Shrug Project. No cover.

Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 9:45 p.m., Amos’ at the Lake, 19501 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Tim Clark Band. Info: 704-895-6875.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Fisher Farm Park Maintenance, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Fisher Farm Park, 21215 Shearer Rd., Davidson – Maintenance at Fisher Farm to include clearing debris and sediment, fixing muddy spots and trimming back the field sections.

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – Featuring music by The Stranger ^[13] (Billy Joel tribute band). Free.  Bring a blanket and a picnic.

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