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In Hough High’s production of “Snow Angel” this weekend, new driver Tina Louise (Lauren Galida, right front) drives her friends through a blizzard. Back seat, from left, Will Watts, Michael Gil, Audrey Landau; front seat, from left, Rachel Cowley, Jordan Holmes, Lauren Galida.

From Davidson College’s theatrical production of “A Month in the Country” to the annual barbecue at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church to the 2nd annual Chef Challenge at the Davidson Farmer’s Market, the schedule this week is wide ranging. Davidson commissioners hold another in a series of informal chats with citizens, and Pine Lake Prep hosts a Walk for Stomach Cancer. Davidson’s suicide prevention committee hosts a community gathering on the Village Green Saturday, and that day also brings the YMCA’s Spirit, Mind and Body day. Details on those and other events this week are below.

MONDAY, OCT. 29

Davidson Planning Board, 7pm, Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Planning Board monthly meeting. Agenda includes discussion of Davidson Retirement Residence (off I-77 exit 30) and consideration of Station Area Plan and Exit 30 area small area plan. Also, report on building permits.

Bishop Spong at Davidson, 7:30pm, Davidson College Alvarez College Union, 900 Room – Bishop John Shelby Spong lectures on “Can Christianity Survive the Prejudice of Christians?” Spong is a former Episcopal Bishop and author of several books including The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible’s Texts of Hate to Discover the God of Love. See johnshelbyspong.com ^[2]. Free.

Film: “End/Beginning: Cambodia”, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union Sprinkle Room – Film screening: “End/Beginning: Cambodia.” More info: Davidson.edu ^[3]

TUESDAY, OCT. 30

Davidson Town Board chat, 6-8 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson Commissioner Chat. Citizens are invited to an informal meeting with commissioners, with no agenda.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31

Live music at Flatiron, 8-10pm, Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 South Main St., Davidson. Live music: TBD. For more info visit flatirononmain.com ^[4].

THURSDAY, NOV. 1

Tastes of Habitat fundraiser, 6:30-9pm, Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main St., Mooresville – Come out for an evening of silent auction bidding and food from area restaurants. Benefits Our Towns Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program. For more information visit ourtownshabitat.org ^[5].

PFLAG meeting, 7-9 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – PFLAG (Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays) of Davidson and Cornelius meets on the first Thursday of each month in Room 201 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. All are invited to attend this group which offers information and support in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

Parenting in Uncertainty, 7 p.m., Cannon School Taylor Hall, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord – Cannon School hosts a talk on “Parenting in Uncertainty” by author and psychologist Robert Evans. He will offer advice to parents about how they can help their children develop key life skills such as character, judgment and resiliency. Free. Please register at www.cannonschool.org/evans ^[6]

“Snow Angel” at Hough High, 7pm, W.A. Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Hough High School Theater presents “Snow Angel.” During the biggest blizzard to hit the sleepy town of Deerpoint, Vt., a group of teens come across a mysterious girl named Eva. As the snow falls, the teens search for the truth, argue, laugh, and try to work together to get Eva back to where she came from. Nov. 1-3 at 7pm. Tickets $7 at the door.

Davidson basketball vs. Belmont Abbey, 7pm, Belk Arena, Davidson College – Davidson hosts Belmont Abbey in an exhibition game. Info: www.davidsonwildcats.com ^[7]

Bobbie Ann Mason reading, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union 900 Room – Award-winning author and University of Kentucky writer-in-residence Bobbie Ann Mason reads from her work as part of Davidson’s Fellowship of Southern Writers Benefit Reading Series. Free. Book signing follows. Info: 704-894-2472. (NOTE: This event has been canceled ^[8] because of weather)

Live Music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Covering Carolina Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[9].

FRIDAY, NOV. 2

Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., night flashlight maze, 6 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 ^[10]. Open by appointment other days.

“Snow Angel” at Hough High, 7pm, W.A. Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Hough High School Theater presents “Snow Angel.” During the biggest blizzard to hit the sleepy town of Deerpoint, Vt., a group of teens come across a mysterious girl named Eva. As the snow falls, the teens search for the truth, argue, laugh, and try to work together to get Eva back to where she came from. Nov. 1-3 at 7pm. Tickets $7 at the door.

Theater: “A Month in the Country”, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson’s Department of Theatre presents its first show of the season, Ivan Turgenev’s “A Month in the Country.” This Russian classic about the passions and manipulations on a country estate in the 1840s runs through Nov. 3. Performances Fri., Oct. 26, 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturdays Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Call the Davidson College Ticket Office at 704-894-2135 or visit http://www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[11].

Live Music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music featuring live Russian music Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[9].

SATURDAY, NOV. 3

DCPC/DUMC Day of Service, 8am, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, North Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Annual Joint Day of Service at Davidson United Methodist Church and Davidson College Presbyterian Church, with volunteers working on projects at Loaves and Fishes, Habitat for Humanity, Davidson Elementary School, Barium Springs Home for Children, and other locations. The day begins at 8am and finishes with lunch and fellowship in the Congregation Hall. Volunteers from both churches may sign up online before Wednesday at dcpc.org ^[12].

Farm stand at Kenton Place, 8am-noon, Kenton Drive, near Bruster’s Ice Cream, Kenton Place, Cornelius – Know Your Farms operates a farm stand with produce from local farms. For more info visit http://knowyourfarms.com/ ^[13]. The market will begin winter hours Nov. 10, 10-2.

Walk for stomach cancer, 9 a.m., Pine Lake Prep, 1639 Mecklenburg Highway (N.C. 115), Mooresville – Pine Lake Preparatory joins others around the world in an international fund-raising walk for No Stomach for Cancer. Walkers invited to participate, with registration that morning. Donations also may be made through the fundraising page at http://www.crowdrise.com/pinelakepreparatory ^[14]. All proceeds raised will help No Stomach For Cancer to support stomach cancer research. See also http://www.nostomachforcancer.org/ ^[15]

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 9am-noon, downtown Davidson, off Main Street next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmer’s Market winter market opens, with the 2nd Annual Winter Chef Challenge. Five chefs will be battling to make the best dish using mystery market ingredients. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs every other Saturday through April. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org ^[16]. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners of the Davidson Farmer’s Market.

YMCA Spirit, Mind & Body Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius – Spirit Mind & Body Day, with exercise, yoga, and a Zumbathon, to support the 2012 Lake Norman YMCA Community Support Campaign. Proceeds will help the YMCA send kids to summer camp, provide scholarships for after-school program participants, and pay for the Y Readers summer literacy program and programs for active adults over 55. Register by contacting Member Services at the Lake Norman YMCA at 704-716-4400 or by visiting http://www.ymcacharlotte.org/ ^[17]

Amazing Maize Maze, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., night flashlight maze, 6 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 ^[18]. Open by appointment other days.

Boys & Girls Club open house, 10am-noon, Boys & Girls Club of Davidson, at Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St., Davidson – Fall Festival and Open House for Boys & Girls Club of Davidson, which has moved to the church. Come enjoy free hot dogs and chips and learn more about the program. Free 30-day memberships for those who attend.

Carolina Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville – Carolina Renaissance Festival, continues Saturdays and Sundays, 10-5:30, through Nov. 18. The festival is a combination renaissance-themed fair and artisan marketplace, with food (we love those turkey legs!), drink, rides, games, craft demonstrations, jousting, and shops. Rain or shine. Info: RenFestInfo.org ^[19] or 877-896-5544 or 704-896-5544. Free parking. No pets.

Explore the Outdoors at the EnergyExplorium, 10am-2pm, EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, off N.C. 73, Huntersville – “Explore the Outdoors at the EnergyExplorium,” a fun-filled day introducing children to the wonders of exploring the outdoors. About 20 community partners offer hands-on activities including fishing, rock climbing, wildlife encounters as well as interactive educational exhibits on outdoor safety, the environment, conservation and much more. Free. Lunch available for purchase. Info: Call the EnergyExplorium at 980-875-5600 or visit duke-energy.com ^[20].

Mt. Zion barbecue, 11am-6pm, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – 73rd Annual Mt. Zion United Methodist Church BBQ. Tickets $9 a plate (includes BBQ, yams, slaw and bread as well as a dessert), $3 for a sandwich, or $10 for a pound of BBQ. Dine in or take out. Proceeds go to the Ada Jenkins Center, Room at the Inn (ministry to the homeless), Mt. Zion Youth Missions, and the F.U.E.L. Youth Ministry. In addition to the BBQ, this year there will be a yard sale on the front lawn. Proceeds will help students go to South Africa. Begins at 7am.

Davidson football at Morehead State, 1 p.m., Morehead, Ky. – Davidson football at Morehead State. More info: http://www.davidsonwildcats.com ^[21]

Rally for suicide prevention, 2 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Town officials, mental health experts, and citizens will hold a community gathering with speakers, music and discussion of mental health and suicide. The event is in response to recent suicides in the area. In case of rain, meet at Davidson College Presbyterian Church congregation house. Read more in our Oct. 30 news item, “Gathering on the Green Saturday targets suicide prevention” ^[22]

“Snow Angel” at Hough High, 7pm, W.A. Hough High School, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Hough High School Theater presents “Snow Angel.” During the biggest blizzard to hit the sleepy town of Deerpoint, Vt., a group of teens come across a mysterious girl named Eva. As the snow falls, the teens search for the truth, argue, laugh, and try to work together to get Eva back to where she came from. Nov. 1-3 at 7pm. Tickets $7 at the door.

Theater: “A Month in the Country”, 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall – Davidson’s Department of Theatre presents its first show of the season, Ivan Turgenev’s “A Month in the Country.” This Russian classic about the passions and manipulations on a country estate in the 1840s runs through Nov. 3. Performances Fri., Oct. 26, 8 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturdays Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Call the Davidson College Ticket Office at 704-894-2135 or visit http://www.davidson.edu/tickets ^[11].

Summit Coffee benefit poker tourney, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – 3rd Annual Poker Tournament, benefiting Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com ^[9].

Theater: American History (Abridged), 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Lee Street Theatre of Salisbury presents “The Complete History of America (abridged).” Enjoy a night of intellectual vaudeville as our performers tackle such controversial questions as: Who really discovered America? Why did Abe Lincoln free the slaves? How many Democrats does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Tickets: Adult – $20, seniors/students/groups 8+ – $15, available at warehousepac.com ^[23] or by calling 704-619-0429.

SUNDAY, NOV. 4

“Liederabend” concert, 7:30 p.m., Davidson College Sloan Music Center, Tyler-Tallman Hall – “Liederabend” vocal concert, with students of Artist Associates Diane Thornton, Jacquelyn Culpepper and Christopher Gilliam. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.

Theater: American History (Abridged)2 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Lee Street Theatre of Salisbury presents “The Complete History of America (abridged).” Enjoy a night of intellectual vaudeville as our performers tackle such controversial questions as: Who really discovered America? Why did Abe Lincoln free the slaves? How many Democrats does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Tickets: Adult – $20, seniors/students/groups 8+ – $15, available at warehousepac.com ^[23] or by calling 704-619-0429.

Friends Meetinghouse dedication, 1-5 p.m., Davidson Friends Meetinghouse, 625 South St., Davidson – The Davidson Friends Meeting will celebrate its move into a new meetinghouse with Community Open House and dedication. With tours, displays, refreshments. Short program at 3 p.m. Info: davidson.quaker.org ^[24] or call 704-895-8404.

Gethsemane Baptist ordination, 3pm, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 565 Jetton St., Davidson – Deacon ordination service for brother Ron Raeford. Guest minister will be Pastor Wayne Johnson of New Harvest Church in Gastonia. Info: Call the church office at 704-892-1635 or email
info@gbclakenorman.org ^[25].

All Saints’ Evensong, 5pm, Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson – All Saints’ Evensong concert, featuring “Eternal Light: A Requiem” by Howard Goodall. Presented by the Senior High and Chancel Choirs, accompanied by a string orchestra, keyboard, harp, and piano. Soloists include: Dan Boye, Roberto Flores, and Jenny Giduz. This work features English poetry juxtaposed with the traditional Latin Requiem mass texts. For all audiences, childcare provided. Info: davidsonumc.org ^[26]

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