So the kids are bored – don’t worry - summer programs abound at the local libraries, with reading programs for kids of all ages, from babies to teens. Among the offerings: a Monday program in which children can read to therapy dogs, a showing of the “Tarzan” movie Wednesday, summer reading clubs throughout the week and a game Friday for book lovers. Also, “Mud Fairies Camp” runs all week for kids ages 4 to 10. Primary runoff day is Tuesday, so the Davidson Town Board that normally meets at town hall will meet at the Community School of Davidson High School. Other governmental meetings scheduled for this week include the Cornelius Town Board on Monday night and the Davidson Design Review Board on Wednesday night. Also Wednesday evening, there’ll be a screening at the Epicentre in Charlotte of ”Fixing the Future,” a movie about sustainability. New CMS chief Heath Morrison will speak to the Lake Norman Chamber on Thursday, and the North Mecklenburg Senior Center hosts an ice cream social. As we head toward the weekend, “The Edge of Our Bodies,” a one-woman show about a 16-year-old girl’s trip to New York City, will be opening up at the Warehouse Performing Arts Center. This week’s offerings of outdoor movies will be ”Footloose” in Kannapolis and ”The Adventures of Tintin” in Cornelius. And on Saturday, learn how horses see the world at a “World of Wonder” outing to the Triple Play Farm. Read below for details of these and other offerings this week.
MONDAY, JULY 16
“Mud Fairies” Camp, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Elements4Life, 16024 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson – In this Woodland Discovery camp, kids ages 4 to 10 learn the characteristics of fairies, build mini habitats, make costumes and jewelry, go on hunts, have a tea party and play in the woods, and learn to care for the forest plants and animals. Camp fees of $125 per week are due at time of registration. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.
Paper Marbling demonstration , 2-4 p.m. Wooden Stone Gallery, Davidson – Lynn Froelich will be demonstrating Paper Marbling under the tent in front of the Wooden Stone Gallery. Free. Bring a sheet of paper 20×26 inch or smaller or use papers provided by the gallery.
Paws to Read, 4 p.m. Davidson Branch Library 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading to a certified therapy dog. Call 704-416-4000 or visit the libary’s web page.
Cornelius Town Board, 7 p.m. Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave. – Town Board meets. There will be no 6 p.m. pre-meeting. For more information, click here to read a preview of the meeting, call 704-892-6031 or email Lori Pearson at lpearson@cornelius.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 17
“Mud Fairies” Camp, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Elements4Life, 16024 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson – In this Woodland Discovery camp, kids ages 4 to 10 learn the characteristics of fairies, build mini habitats, make costumes and jewelry, go on hunts, have a tea party and play in the woods, and learn to care for the forest plants and animals. Camp fees of $125 per week are due at time of registration. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.
Excel basics, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Learn how to create, edit and save a basic spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel 07. Designed for adults with basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word. Call 704-416-6000 or visit the library’s web page.
Summer reading – elementary, 10:30 a.m. Davidson Branch Library 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Literacy-based activities that promote summer reading and learning, designed to increase student’s performance when they return to school. Call 704-416-4000 or visit the library’s web page.
Financial security seminar , 10:30 a.m. North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 16601 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville – Free financial seminar on how to protect yourself from scams, importance of a good credit rating and how to raise your score. Call 704-875-1270 to pre-register.
Afternoon Adventures, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library, 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius – Children develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. Registration is required and begins one week before each event. Call 704-416-3800 or visit the library’s web page.
Davidson Town Board, 6 p.m., Community School of Davidson High School, 404 Armour St., Davidson – Davidson Town Board meets (rescheduled from July 10). It’s primary runoff day and town hall will be occupied by voters, so the board will meet at CSD High School. See the agenda on the town website, or click here for a preview.
Shag lessons , 7:30 p.m. Fat Boys Restaurant, 114 Days Inn Drive, Mooresville – Two seven-week sets of shag dance lessons by Twister’s Shag Club, a non-profit social group for singles and couples age 21 and over. Beginner I Lessons start at 7:30 p.m. Beginner II lessons at 8:30 p.m. Each seven-week set is $30. For more information, visit www.goshagging.com or call 704-534-4151.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
“Mud Fairies” Camp, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Elements4Life, 16024 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson – In this Woodland Discovery camp, kids ages 4 to 10 learn the characteristics of fairies, build mini habitats, make costumes and jewelry, go on hunts, have a tea party and play in the woods, and learn to care for the forest plants and animals. Camp fees of $125 per week are due at time of registration. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.
Internet basics, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Covers how to access, navigate and print from a website and demonstrates some basic techniques for finding information on the Internet. For adults with some computer experience but with little or no previous Internet experience. Call 704-416-6000 or visit the library’s web page.
Family story time, 10:30 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Children enjoy favorite stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skills. Help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Call 704-416-6000 or visit the library’s web page.
Baby storytime at Cornelius library, 10:30 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. Baby Storytime (0-18 months) includes books, songs and rhymes for babies and their parents or caregivers. Registration is required. For more information, call 704-416-3800 or go to the library’s web page
Preschool storytime , 11 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Children and parents will participate in stories, songs and movement activities that build both gross and fine motor skills, which children need to develop in order to read and write. Call 704-416-6000 or visit the library’s web page.
Toddler story time , 11 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. – At toddler story time (19-35 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. Registration is required. For more information, call 704-416-3800 or go to the Cornelius library web page.
Preschool story time, 11:30 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. – At preschool story time, 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. Registration is required. For more information, call 704-416-3800 or go to the library web page.
From Page to Screen, Noon. Davidson Branch Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Showing of the Walt Disney movie “Tarzan.” Call 704-416-4000 or visit the library’s web page.
Summer reading club, 2 p.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – An educational performance and interactive program lead by library staff or performers for the school-age crowd, but all ages are welcome. Call 704-416-6000 or visit the library’s web page.
eReader Training Workshop for Kindles, 2 p.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your Kindle? Sign up for this interactive program. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Call 704-416-6000 or visit the library’s web page.
Build robots-cubelets, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library, 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius – These battery-powered cubes are snapped together to make a variety of robots without programming. Teens can experiment by creating mobile robots and logic constructions. Call 704-416-3800 or visit the library’s web page.
Blood drive, 4-7:30 p.m. Mount Mourne Fire Department 1577 Mecklenburg Highway, Mooresville – Blood drive by Community Blood Center. Minimum weight requirement for blood donors is 120 pounds. More public drives can be found by logging on to the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Web site at www.cbcc.us.
CPR course, 6-10 p.m. Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, 171 Fairview Road, Mooresville – CPR class will cover basic skills in recognizing and treating life-threatening emergencies including cardiac arrest and choking for adult, child and infant victims. Class participants will also learn to recognize the warning signs of heart attack and stroke in adults and breathing difficulties in children. The course costs $50. For more information and reservations, call 704-660-4920.
Davidson Design Review Board, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Among the items on the agenda for the meeting of the Design Review Board is a handicap ramp for the Davidson Daycare Center and the Village Infill Planning Area.
“Fixing the Future” screening, 7:30 p.m. Epicentre Theaters, 210 East Trade St. – Screening of the moving “Fixing the Future,” featuring communities using sustainable and innovative approaches to create jobs and build prosperity. Cost is $13. For more information on the movie, visit www.fixingthefuture.org. For more information on the event, visit the Epicentre website. Sponsors include Sustain Charlotte, Project for Innovation, Energy & Sustainability, and the Central Piedmont Sierra Club.
THURSDAY, JULY 19
“Mud Fairies” Camp, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Elements4Life, 16024 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson – In this Woodland Discovery camp, kids ages 4 to 10 learn the characteristics of fairies, build mini habitats, make costumes and jewelry, go on hunts, have a tea party and play in the woods, and learn to care for the forest plants and animals. Camp fees of $125 per week are due at time of registration. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.
Toddler story time , 11 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. - At toddler story time (19-35 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. Registration is required. For more information, call 704-416-3800 or go to the library web page.
New CMS chief at chamber, 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. NorthStone Country Club in Huntersville – The Lake Norman Chamber will host new Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Heath Morrison. Cost is $16 for chamber members before July 12, $20 after. To register, call 704-892-1922 or register online.
Ice Cream Social for Seniors, 1-3 p.m. North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 16601 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville – Enjoy ice cream and games in anticipation of the summer Olympics. Games include Cornhole, Wii Bowling, bean bag baseball, target toss, and timed bouncing ball. Ice cream and fixins donated by Summit Place of Mooresville. Call 704-875-1270 with questions.
eReader Training Workshop for Nooks, 2 p.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Want to learn how to borrow eBooks for your Kindle or Nook? Sign up for this interactive program. Sign up for this interactive program. Bring your device or questions: we’ll show you how find, check out and download books from our digital collection. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.
“The Edge of Our Bodies” play, 8 p.m. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Mooresville’s Lauren Otis stars in the Carolina Actors Studio Theatre’s peformance of “The Edge of Our Bodies,” a one-woman play about a 16-year-old girl’s trip to New York City. Tickets are $20, $15 for students, seniors or groups. Visit www.nccast.com or contact the warehouse box office at 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Summit Songwriters Showcase:Rob McHale, Rob Lytle, Haley Dreis Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 20
“Mud Fairies” Camp, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Elements4Life, 16024 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson – In this Woodland Discovery camp, kids ages 4 to 10 learn the characteristics of fairies, build mini habitats, make costumes and jewelry, go on hunts, have a tea party and play in the woods, and learn to care for the forest plants and animals. Camp fees of $125 per week are due at time of registration. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com; or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.
Game for book lovers, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Bring in your personal favorite and take a few new titles for a test drive with “Book Speed Dating.” In “What’s My Line?” figure out how good you really are at judging a book by its cover. Call 704-416-6000 or visit the library’s web page.
From Page to Screen, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library, 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius – Showing of the movie “The Spiderwick Chronicles” (PG) based on the book series written by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. Call 704-416-3800 or visit the library’s web page.
“The Edge of Our Bodies” play, 8 p.m. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Mooresville’s Lauren Otis stars in the Carolina Actors Studio Theatre’s peformance of “The Edge of Our Bodies,” a one-woman play about a 16-year-old girl’s trip to New York City. Tickets are $20, $15 for students, seniors or groups. Visit www.nccast.com or contact the warehouse box office at 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Greivous Angels Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.
Kannapolis Movies in the Park, 8:45 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C Street, Kannapolis – Free screening of “Footloose” (2011, PG-13). To view the complete summer schedule, go to www.cityofkannapolis.com. Info: 704-920-4343.
SATURDAY, JULY 21
Street safety and design booth, 8 a.m.-noon. Downtown Davidson, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Davidson Design for Life (DD4L) will be hosting a booth at the Davidson Farmer’s Market to distribute information on street safety and healthy street design. For more information, see the initiative’s webpage.
Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, downtown Davidson, off Main Street next to Town Hall – The weekly Davidson Farmer’s Market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs every Saturday through November. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners of the Davidson Farmer’s Market.
“World of Wonder” outing, 9:30-11 a.m. Triple Play Farm – Learn how horses see the world at a “World of Wonder” outing. We will talk about predator vs. prey, the five senses, anatomy/psychology of horses, and how to use your body language to communicate and build relationship with horses. Preregistration is required. Email Erin Burke at dlc.wow@gmail.com.
Diggin’ on Dinos, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Charlotte Nature Museum, 1658 Sterling Road Charlotte – Explore stones, bones and other fossils. Participate in a dino dig, handle dino dung and get hands-on with fossils while learning about dinos and other prehistoric animals that roamed North Carolina. For more information, call 704-372-6261, ext. 300 or visit www.charlottenaturemuseum.org.
Shark dissection, 11 a.m. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte – Observe a shark dissection led by a Discovery Place educator. Call 704-372-6261, ext. 300, or visit www.discoveryplace.org.
Blood drive, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Greater Vision United Methodist Church, 11901 Eastfield Road, Huntersville – Blood drive by Community Blood Center. Minimum weight requirement for blood donors is 120 pounds. More public drives can be found by logging on to the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Web site at www.cbcc.us.
Ballet performance, 7 p.m. Village Park, 700 West C Street, Kannapolis - Ballet performance by Piedmont Dance Theater. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com
“The Edge of Our Bodies” play, 8 p.m. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Mooresville’s Lauren Otis stars in the Carolina Actors Studio Theatre’s peformance of “The Edge of Our Bodies,” a one-woman play about a 16-year-old girl’s trip to New York City. Tickets are $20, $15 for students, seniors or groups. Visit www.nccast.com or contact the warehouse box office at 704-619-0429 or tickets@warehousepac.com.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music, band TBA. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.
Cornelius’ outdoor cinema series, 8:30 p.m., Smithville Park, 19710 S. Ferry Street, Cornelius – Summer outdoor cinema series continues with the movie “The Adventures of Tintin.” Free and open to the public. Movies are shown on an inflatable “blimp screen,” and weather permitting, begin at dusk. Refreshments are available for purchase, and viewers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Movie dates and times are subject to change. If the weather seems questionable the night of a movie, call PARC’s weather hotline at 704-896-2460, ext. 290.
SUNDAY, JULY 22
“The Edge of Our Bodies” play, 8 p.m. Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Road, Cornelius – Mooresville’s Lauren Otis stars in the Carolina Actors Studio Theatre’s peformance of “The Edge of Our Bodies,” a one-woman play about a 16-year-old girl’s trip to New York City. Tickets are $20, $15 for students, seniors or groups. Visit www.nccast.com or contact the warehouse box office at 704-619-0429 or email tickets@warehousepac.com.
