By BILL KISER
DavidsonNews.Net

It’s a new work week – I know, you’re groaning right now – and the kids are back at school. That doesn’t mean life has to turn into days and nights of drudgery. There’s plenty to do in the region this week, and even more this weekend.

The Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival is Friday and Saturday in Davidson. That includes  fire juggling outside the college union Friday nights, and a public juggling event Saturday morning on the Village Green, where everyone’s invited to help set a world record for most people bouncing paddle balls at once. And Saturday night, it’s the annual Vaudeville Extravaganza at Davidson College’s Duke Family Performance Hall, followed by more outdoor fire juggling. On Monday with the Lake Norman Kiwanis annual golf tournament at noon at Cowan’s Ford Golf Club. And The Light Factory in Charlotte hosts its monthly Cult Movie Monday; the screening of “The Big Lebowski” is free and so is the popcorn. Public meetings this week include the Davidson Planning Board Monday, and another Davidson Town Board “Commissioner Chat” Tuesday. Davidson College’s sports teams are busy this weekend. And the Carolina Panthers play their final preseason game Thursday, and a huge tailgating party is planned near Bank of America Stadium. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in downtown Charlotte will host a tribute to jazz great Dizzy Gillespie on Friday. Also Saturday, Fall into Huntersville promotes downtown Huntersville. To cap off the week, the Sunday Union Band will perform a Davidson Concert on the Green Sunday evening.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas.  This week’s offerings include “The Debt,” “Fright Night,” “Spy Kids: All the Time in the World,” “The Help,” “Crazy, Stupid, Love” and “Winnie the Pooh.”

MONDAY, AUG. 29

Lake Norman Kiwanis Annual Golf Tournament, noon, Cowan’s Ford Golf Club, Stanly, N.C. A four-player captain’s choice scramble. Includes range balls, goodie bag, free beverages throughout the day, a box lunch, post tournament dinner and an awards ceremony. Registration starts at noon. Details: 2011 Kiwanis Tourney.

Davidson Day football at Trinity Christian, 5 p.m., Fayetteville – Davidson Day football plays at Trinity Christian. This game was postponed from Friday, because of Hurricane Irene.

Davidson Planning Board, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson. Davidson Planning Board monthly meeting. Agenda to include discussion and possible recommendation vote on proposed rezoning for Davidson East property, off N.C. 73. Read more and see related documents in our Aug. 26 news item previewing the meeting.

Cult Movie Monday, 7 p.m., The Light Factory, Actor’s Theater, 650 E. Stonewall St., Charlotte. The Light Factory and Theatre 650 present the 1998 film, “The Big Lebowski,” starring Jeff Bridges and directed by Joel Cohen. Rated R. Movie begin at 8 p.m. Admission is free, and so is the popcorn. A cash bar is available. Details at www.lightfactory.org

TUESDAY, AUG. 30

Heart Association ice cream fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop, 202 S. Main St., Davidson. The ice cream shop will donate all tips and 20 percent of profits to the American Heart Association. Local resident Jenny Langford is raising funds in honor of her sister, Stacie, who died from heart disease in 2009, and her son Gaines, who survived a congenital heart defect thanks to two life saving surgeries as an infant.

Davidson Commissioner Chat, 6 p.m., Commons Area, Community School of Davidson, 303 Armour St., Davidson. The commissioner chat session allows residents to meet members of the Davidson Board of Commissioners in an informal setting to discuss a variety of town-related issues. For more information, visit the town’s website at www.ci.davidson.nc.us.

Panel discussion: Views of the Jasmine Revolution, 7 p.m., C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College, Davidson – Discussion on “European and American Views of Religious Tolerance Meet the Jasmine Revolution.” With Davidson political science professors Peter Ahrensdorf, Chris Alexander, and Dag Mossigeby, moderated by Prof. Shelley Rigger. Sponsored by Dean Rusk International Studies Program and the political science department. Inspired by Prof. Alexander’s work in Tunisia, including his recent Foreign Policy article.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31

Eid al-Fitr – Eid al-Fitr, the first day of a new month on the Islamic calendar, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1

Extreme Tailgate Party, 3-8 p.m., Trade and Tryon St., Charlotte. Tailgate party for the Panthers vs. Steelers game. Includes a full service bar, flip cup, beer pong, a cornhole tournament and DJ Spinning all day. Details: www.704events.com/events/event_info.php?Id=14358.

Student Research Symposium, 7:30 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery of Chambers Building, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College invites the public to a presentation by students of their summer research projects. Info: 704-894-2045.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

Chemistry Lecture, 2:30 p.m., Room B25 of Martin Chemical Laboratory, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College invites the public to a chemistry lecture by Professor Brad Jones from Wake Forest University. Jones will speak about “The Analytical Methods of Sherlock Holmes.” Light refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. Free. Info: 704-896-2306.

Jazz at the Bechtler: Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, 6 p.m., Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, 420 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. The Ziad Jazz Quartet, featuring pianist Noel Freidline, will play such Dizzy Gillespie favorites as “A Night in Tunisia,” “Manteca,” “Groovin’ High” and “Salt Peanuts.” Jazz at the Bechtler is free with admission or museum membership. Seating is limited. Because of increased demand, advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Standing room only options are available. Purchase tickets at www.bechtler.org, by phone at 704-353-9200 or at the visitor services desk.

Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival, 5 p.m. until ??, Davidson College Alvarez College Union – 2011 Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival begins, with registration and evening fire juggling. See also Saturday. Schedule: http://web.mac.com/fettucinibrothers/Hugo/SCHEDULE.html

Davidson Day football at Camden Military, 4 p.m., Camden, S.C. – Davidson Day football at Camden Military

Hough football vs. Providence, 7 p.m., Providence HS, Charlotte – Hough High football vs. Providence.

Women’s soccer vs. E. Carolina, 7 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Stadium – Davidson women’s soccer vs. East Carolina.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 3

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.

Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival, 9-noon, Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road – 2011 Hurricane Hugo Juggling Festival continues with public juggling. Come learn to juggle and watch the experts. Also, at 11 a.m., everyone is invited to join in an attempt to set a world record for most people using paddleballs at once. For more, see our Aug. 19 preview. See also Friday. Schedule: http://web.mac.com/fettucinibrothers/Hugo/SCHEDULE.html

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick, 9 a.m., Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry St., Cornelius. The 2011 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick local competition will take place at Smithville Park. The event is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 15. Local winners will have the opportunity to compete at the sectional championship in October and possibly advance to the team championships at a Carolina Panthers game in November. Registration is free and will be accepted on-site the day of the competition starting at 8:30 a.m. A photocopy of each contestant’s birth certificate is required at the time of registration. No cleats, only tennis shoes, are allowed at the competition. For more information, call 704-892-6031 Ext. 160 or visit www.corneliuspr.org.

Fall Into Huntersville, 10 a.m., Discovery Place Kids, downtown Huntersville. Kickoff event in Huntersville Connection’s fall campaing features local businesses, vendors, music and artists, and will offer coupons, discounts, freebies, activities and more. Businesses interested in participating should contact Lynda Ferren at laf101.gmail.com or Chris Churchill atchris@adlogicllc.com. For more details on Fall Into Huntersville, visit www.FallIntoHuntersville.com. For additional information on Huntersville Connection, like the Huntersville Connection Facebook page or email HuntersvilleConnection@gmail.com.

Field Hockey vs. Louisville, 1 p.m., Davidson College Belk Turf Field – Davidson women’s field hockey vs. No. 16 Louisville.

Davidson football at Georgetown, 6 p.m., Washington, D.C. – Davidson opens its 2011 football season at Georgetown. Radio: 1350AM

Vaudeville Extravaganza, 7 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. Davidson College invites the public to the annual family variety show. The Great Fettucini a.k.a. “The Paddleball King,” will perform clever manipulations and introduce other performers. Proceeds benefit the Davidson chapter of Building Tomorrow. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For reservations and information, call 704-894-2135 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays or visit www.davidson.edu/tickets.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 4

XTerra 5/10mi trail runs at Fisher Farm, 8:30 a.m. (check-in starts 7 a.m.), Fisher Farm Park, Shearers Road, Davidson – XTerra North Carolina Trail Run Series 5 and 10 mile trail runs. Info: DirtySpokes.com. Volunteers needed: contact Mark Sullivan, msullivan@tarheeltrailblazers.com

Women’s soccer vs. UNC Wilmington, 2 p.m., Davidson College Alumni Stadium – Davidson women’s soccer vs. UNC Wilmington.

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 Sunday Union Band (variety) Free. Details and season schedule: “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.”

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