The Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Run for Green in 2011 took runners on the Greenway, off South Street. This year’s race is Saturday (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net file photo)
Public meetings fill the schedule this week, including the Lake Norman Marine
Commission, North Mecklenburg Republican Women, Davidson Town Board, and the Lake Norman Teen Council. Davidson College hosts several lectures on topics ranging from archaeology to neuroscience to Syria. The fourth annual Charlotte Area Farm Tour is this Saturday and Sunday and the Run for Green half-marathon, 10K and 5k races will be held on Saturday, along with the Green Day festival on the Village Green. On Sunday, the Davidson College Symphony and Jazz Ensemble play a Concert on the Green. And the Amazing Maize Maze is open all weekend at Rural Hill in Huntersville.
Meanwhile, Our Town Cinemas in Davidson has “Lawless,” “The Bourne Legacy” and “The Campaign” on the schedule. See the movie showtimes at right.
MONDAY, SEPT. 10
YMCA blood drive, 8-11 a.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius – Community Blood Center of the Carolinas and the YMCA host a blood drive. Call 704-972-4700 or go to www.carolinadonor.org to make an appointment.
Natural resources meeting, 10 a.m. to noon, Cabarrus County Soil & Water Conservation District office located at 715 Cabarrus Ave. West, Concord – Natural Resources Conservation Service, Cabarrus County Soil & Water Conservation District and Mecklenburg Soil & Water Conservation District will hold a public meeting to evaluate the current conditions of natural resources in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties, and to identify where conservation efforts are most needed. Info: Chris Childers, District Conservationist, 704-788-2107, ext. 3. Web: CharMeck.org
Jason Ray Golf Tournament, Noon, River Run Country Club, 19125 River Falls Drive, Davidson – Liberty Mutual/Jason Ray Golf Tournament. (Also, silent auction and reception Sunday night, Sept. 9.) The auction and golf tournament raise money for the Jason Kendall Ray Foundation of Concord, organized in memory of Jason Ray (photo), the University of North Carolina student and basketball team mascot who died after being struck by a car in 2007. The fund helps people who receive organ transplants. Entry forms and more information about the events: www.jasonray.org Or call 704-779-2149.
Lake Norman Marine Commission, 7 p.m., Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Lake Norman Marine Commission monthly meeting, with reports on lake issues, water quality, charter and rental boat committees, and other matters. http://www.lnmc.org
TUESDAY, SEPT. 11
Mom’s morning, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Community in Christ Church, 7621 Norman Island Drive, Cornelius – Mom’s Morning, a new program of mom-related discussions, exercise and socializing to help moms get away. Also Sept. 4, 18 and 25. Today’s event: Video. Free child care. Pre-register at 813-240-5474 or momsmorninglkn@gmail.com
English conversation Culture Club, Noon, Davidson Public Library, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Culture Club: Snapshots of American History and Culture. Improve your conversational English while gaining knowledge of America’s past and present. Every Tuesday noon through Dec. 4. Free. Call Marcela Hosmann at 704-483-8149.
N. Meck Republican Women, 6 p.m., NorthStone Club, 15801 NorthStone Drive, Huntersville – North Mecklenburg Republican Women dinner meeting, with guest speaker Andrew Murray, Mecklenburg County’s district attorney. Meeting open to men and women. Reservations: Email nomeckrw@gmail.com. Tickets $20 per person, at the door. Registration begins at 6 p.m., buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Davidson Town Board, 6 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Monthly Davidson Town Board meeting. Agenda includes discussion and possible vote on PNG’s request for a gas line easement through Fisher Farm, and continued discussion of a 5-year capital improvement plan for town. See the agenda and related documents on the town website. See also our meeting preview, “Board to discuss gas line easement; retreat in Asheville Fri.”
Lake Norman Teen Council, 6:30 p.m., the Davidson Parks & Recreation offices, 416 Armour St., Davidson – Lake Norman Teen Council invites area teens to the council’s first meeting of the year. The group helps plan outings and volunteer opportunities for area teens. Open to all teens in grades 6-12. Read more in our Sept. 4 news item.
Archaeology lecture, 7:30 p.m., Classical archeologist Sarah C Murray, of Stanford University, will bring to life the 18th century era of the grand tour of Europe with her lecture: Grand Tour Travelers in Context: A Digital Humanities Approach to 18th Century Social and Intellectual Networks, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Davidson College Visual Arts Center, Room 117, North Main Street, Davidson. The talk, sponsored by the Central Carolinas (Charlotte) Society of the Archeological Institute of America and Davidson College, is free and open to the public.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12
Uncork for a Cause, Campania Cafe & Trattoria, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Ten percent of the day’s net sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Girl Scout Informational Event, 6:30 p.m., Barnette Elementary, 13659 Beatties Ford Rd., Huntersville – Recruitment and informational session for new Girl Scout participants and volunteers. For more info, email jntomes1@yahoo.com. See our news item, “Girl Scouts forming troops with meetings around Lake Norman.”
Mike Orlando at Flatiron Kitchen in Davidson Wednesday.
Live music at Flatiron Kitchen, 8-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music every Wednesday night, 8-10 p.m., along with beer and wine specials. This week, mandolinist Mike Orlando. Info: http://www.flatirononmain.com
THURSDAY, SEPT. 13
Christian business lunch, 11:30 a.m., Fusion Bowl, Mooresville Town Square, 126 Mooresville Commons Way, Mooresville – Lake Norman Christian Business Association weekly lunch. Every Thursday. www.lkncba.org
Story Time at Main Street Books, 3 p.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – Storytime for kids 5 and under. Continues every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. 704-82-6841.
Neuroscience lecture, 4:30 p.m., Davidson College Dana Science Building, Room 146 – Davidson College alumnus Kim McAllister, a professor at the University of California Davis, will speak about “Unexpected Roles for Immune Molecules in the Brain.” McAllister won the Society of Neuroscience’s 2006 Young Investigator Award. Free. For information call 704-894-2445.
Cabarrus Food Policy Council, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the office in the Cabarrus County Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49, Concord – Cabarrus County Food Policy Council will discuss the Food in Schools Task Force, local food website development, and other upcoming events. Info: 704-920-2206, or email Aaron Newton, ajnewton@cabarruscounty.us.
Syria: What Does the Future Hold, 7 p.m., Lilly Family Gallery, Davidson College – Talk by Syria expert Joshua Landis. Free and open to the public.
Davidson Town Board retreat, 7:30 p.m., The Market Place Restaurant, Asheville – Davidson Town Board retreat, pre-retreat dinner. The Town anticipates a quorum at this event. Town business topics are not expected to be discussed. Retreat continues Friday at Hotel Indigo. More information on the town website.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 14
Davidson Town Board retreat, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hotel Indigo, Inspiration meeting room, 151 Haywood Street, Asheville – Davidson Town Board retreat. Town officials say the meeting is designed “to give the Board an opportunity to reflect on how (they) are working together.” More information on the town website.
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road), Huntersville – Amazing Maize Maze, a cornfield maze with an Election 2012 theme. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 4. The Amazing Maize Maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours. Water stations and maze assistance are available throughout. Tickets $10 per person for ages 13+; $7 per person for youth ages 5-12; and ages 4 and under are free. Tickets at the gate or in advance at www.ruralhill.net.
‘Live in the 115′ concert, 5-9:30 p.m. John Franklin Moore Park, Mooresville – “Live in the 115,” a series of free open-air rock shows in corner of Main and Center. Porch Dog and Rusty Knox are the featured bands.
Mystery dinner theater, – CANCELED – 6:30-9:30 p.m., Historic Beaver Dam house, 19600 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson – Davidson Parks & Recreation and Armin’s Catering present “Death Ahoy,” its first mystery dinner theater presentation at Historic Beaver Dam. Produced by About Town Tours. Enjoy appetizers, dinner buffet and dessert during the show. Tickets: $80 for residents, $85 for nonresidents. 30 registrants needed by Aug. 31. Sign up online at townofdavidson.recdesk.org or call 704-892-3349. Ticket sales for this show did not reach the required minimum so this show has been canceled.
Hough football vs. Vance, 7 p.m., Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Hough football vs. Vance.
Davidson field hockey vs. VCU, 6 p.m., Belk Turf Field, Davidson College – Davidson field hockey vs. Virginia Commonwealth University. See more on DavidsonWildcats.com.
Dinner and organ recitals, 6 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., then moving to Davidson College Presbyterian Church and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church – The Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents an Organ at Davidson progressive dinner and short short recitals at three Davidson churches. Begins 6 p.m. with appetizers and music at Davidson United Methodist Church, followed by a main course and music at Davidson College Presbyterian Church and dessert and music at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Tickets $12. For tickets or more information call 704-382-8623.
Cornelius Arts Center opening, 7-9 p.m., Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Oak Street Mill, Cornelius – Opening reception for “Making A Splash!” and “The Contemporary Horse” with artists AnaRosa and Valerie Ann. Free. Exhibit runs Sept. 10-Oct. 19.
Live music at Campania, 6:30-9 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music on the front porch (weather permitting) every Friday. This week: Clyde Derberry. Info: 704-987-5111 or www.campaniacafe.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 15
Lake Norman Mommies Yard Sale, 7 a.m. – noon, Bruster’s parking lot, 17029 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Lake Norman Mommies Annual Yard Sale & Vendor Fair. Clean out your garage or attic and sign up for a space to sell. Register by emailing michelle.sellers@lakenormanmommies.com See the event page on Facebook.
Run for Green, 7:30 a.m., Davidson Village Green, downtown Davidson – 2012 Run for Green half-marathon, 10K and 5K running races on local streets and greenways. Benefits Davidson Lands Conservancy. Part of the Green Day Festival. (See separate listing) To register for the race, visit runforgreendavidson.com
Green Day festival, 8 a.m.-noon. Davidson Village Green, Main Street, Davidson. – The Green Day Festival, organized by the Davidson Lands Conservancy, showcases companies, products and organizations that model sustainable practices and promote environmental awareness. Exhibitor applications are available at www.davidsonlands.org. For more information, email the Davidson Lands Conservancy at DLCGreenDay@gmail.com.
Plant and baked goods sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Davidson Garden Club plant and baked goods sale. With flowering plants, foliage plants, herbs, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, muffins. The sale coincides with the Davidson Lands Conservancy’s Green Day Festival and Run for Green road races.
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road), Huntersville – Amazing Maize Maze, a cornfield maze with an Election 2012 theme. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 4. The Amazing Maize Maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours. Water stations and maze assistance are available throughout. Tickets $10 per person for ages 13+; $7 per person for youth ages 5-12; and ages 4 and under are free. Tickets at the gate or in advance at www.ruralhill.net.
Free document shredding, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall parking lot, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Police Department will host a Document Shredding Event, with Cintas Document Management. 4 bag/box maximum for each resident or business. Bring obsolete financial documents, business records or any records you want safely destroyed. Info: call Sgt. George Brinzey or Betsy Shores, 704-892-1363 or visit Cornelius.org/police
Charlotte Area Farm Tour, 1-6 p.m., area farms – Know Your Farms hosts its fourth annual Charlotte Area Farm Tour Sept. 15-16, 2012. Connect with the area’s thriving agricultural community. Sponsors and volunteers needed. info@knowyourfarms.com or knowyourfarmstour.com
The lineup for Cornelius Presbyterian’s Bluegrass and Barbecue series in September.
Bluegrass and Barbecue, 10:30 a.m., Cornelius Presbyterian Church, Catawba Avenue and Church Street, Cornelius – Not Strictly Bluegrass – BBQ, Bluegrass and Beyond!” concerts on Saturdays Sept. 15 and 22. Music and mouth-watering barbecue. Music begins 10:30am with the barbecue fundraiser starting at 11:30am. Performers this year are The Barefoot Movement (Sept 15), Owen Poteat (Sept 15), Michael Reno Harrell (Sept 22) and Rusty Knox (Sept 22). Info: 704-892-5577 or email corneliuspresbyt@bellsouth.net
Book Garden dedication, 3 p.m., Davidson Book Garden, between the public library and CVS, downtown Davidson – Dedication for the Davidson Book Garden, the town’s second downtown public art project. Read and see pix in our Aug. 29 photos and story, “Installing Main St. sculptures, piece-by-piece”.
Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Charlotte improvisational theatre group, the Chuckleheads, will present their Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza. Tickets are $10 when reserved at http://www.planetimprov.com or $15 at the door.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 16
Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road), Huntersville – Amazing Maize Maze, a cornfield maze with an Election 2012 theme. Open Fridays to Sundays through Nov. 4. The Amazing Maize Maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours. Water stations and maze assistance are available throughout. Tickets $10 per person for ages 13+; $7 per person for youth ages 5-12; and ages 4 and under are free. Tickets at the gate or in advance at www.ruralhill.net.
Charlotte area farm tour, 1-6 p.m., area farms – Know Your Farms hosts its fourth annual Charlotte Area Farm Tour Sept. 15-16, 2012. Connect with the area’s thriving agricultural community. Sponsors and volunteers needed. info@knowyourfarms.com or knowyourfarmstour.com
Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Final 2012 Concert on the Green with Davidson Symphony and Jazz Ensemble. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic. Free. ConcertsontheGreen.com
Hopewell Presbyterian Homecoming, 11 a.m. Sept. 16, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 10500 Beaties Ford Road, Huntersville. Hopewell Presbyterian Church continues the year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary with its annual homecoming service, followed by a covered-dish supper. Information: Visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.com.
Lakeside Drive plays the Cornelius Concert Series Sunday at Mount Zion UMC.
Davidson field hockey vs. Richmond, 1 p.m., Belk Turf Field, Davidson College – Davidson field hockey vs. Richmond. See more on DavidsonWildcats.com.
Music at St. Alban’s, 3 p.m., Bachfest VII, Featuring Ensemble Vermillian, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson. Tickets available at door or in advance. For tickets and more information visit musicatstalbans.net or call 704-941-0650.
Cornelius Concert Series, 7 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion St., Cornelius – First concert of the series will feature Lakeside Drive, a new Charlotte group of six veteran musicians. Their repertoire is varied, consisting of beach music, rock classics, boogie tunes, country and jazz. For more information about this year’s series, visit www.mtzionumc.net
Auditions for Community Players show, 7 p.m. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. – Auditions for the Davidson Community Players’ production of “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol.” Roles are available for four women and one man 21 or older. Bring a recent picture, resume or list of theatre experience, and a list of conflicts for the October through December time frame. An accompanist will be provided. Callbacks will be held by invitation on Sept. 19. For more information, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org or call the office at 704 892-7953.
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