Davidson Parks & Recreation
The Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation department is pleased to announce registration for the following programs for December 2012. Register for programs online at www.d-Recs.org or call our office at 704/892-3349. All classes are held at the Parks and Recreation office, 416 Armour Street, unless otherwise noted.

New! LIVE WITHOUT BACK PAIN! With The Training Ground of Davidson
This class is designed to correct poor movement patterns and posture that are related to Back Pain. With these simple movements your back pain will disappear and you will live a happier and healthier life. Fact is that 80% of Americans suffer from Chronic Back Pain. Are you one of them? Class size
is limited. Sign up Today!
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Date: December 5 – 19
Fee: $30.00
Non-Resident Fee: $35.00

Watercolor with Jim Kerr
The goal of this course is to provide students with a roadmap to successful watercolor painting which will include: landscapes, seascapes, still life and portraits. Learn various techniques and applications.
Day: Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Date: December 6 – 20
Fee: $66.00
Non-Resident Fee: $71.00

New! Gingerbread House Making
Use your creative sweet tooth in decorating your very own gingerbread house with lots and lots of goodies!
Day: Saturday
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Date: December 8 or 15
Fee: $40.00
Non-Resident Fee: $45.00
Age: 5 – 16

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Join Jan Enright, designer and owner of Jan Enright Creations, as she leads you through the making of your very own beautiful fresh green Holiday wreath for your front door. Greens, wreath form, and ribbon included. Please bring your own scissors and hand pruners. Optional: If you would like a more customized wreath, feel free to bring Christmas balls, extra greenery, berries and pods from your yard or anything else you may want to use to embellish your wreath. Registration deadline: Monday, December 3.
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Date: December 8
Fee: $44.00
Non-Resident Fee: $49.00
Age: 13 and up
Location: Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation office

Hands-On Cooking Series
Unique to the Lake Norman Area, Wooden Stone Gallery has partnered with the Town of Davidson to offer a series of hands-on cooking classes with a nod to local farmers’ markets. Hands-on cooking classes are just that – you do the cooking. Whether a beginner or a seasoned pro, you will have lots of fun cooking with us! During our 2 1/2 hour classes, you will prepare 5 to 6 dishes, then sit down and enjoy your meal with a glass of wine.

The Dressed-Up Dinner Party Looking for an impressive dinner menu that’s easy to prepare? This class will teach you how to create an elegant meal that would work equally well for special celebrations, formal dinner parties, or romantic dinners at home. Come join us as we get ready for the holidays! • Bruschetta with Peppers and Gorgonzola• Rack of Lamb Persillade and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic• Pan Roasted Duck Breasts with Sherry, Honey & Thyme Sauce• Roast Beef Tenderloin with Merlot & Shallot Sauce and Mixed Vegetables Saute with Herbs & Garlic• Double Chocolate Soufflés.

Come cook with us!

Day: Sunday
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Date: December 9
Fee: $79.00
Non-Resident Fee: $84.00
Age: 18 and up
Location: Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 South Main Street, Davidson

Adult trip to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden/McAdenville Holiday Lights
The holiday tradition continues at the Garden! Christmas has never been brighter with more than 600,000 lights, old fashioned trains, visits from Santa Claus, Carriage rides, holiday carols, baked treats, and other holiday fun. And…. to cap the night off we will travel through Christmastown, USA Registration deadline November 29.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Date: December 11
Fee: $25.00
Non-Resident Fee: $30.00

Mother/Daughter Holiday Tea at Historic Beaver Dam House

Join us for our Second Annual Holiday Mother/Daughter Tea at the Historic Beaver Dam House.
The Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation department and Armin’s Catering invite you to join them for their second annual Mother/Daughter Holiday Tea at the Historic Beaver Dam House. The historic house will be dressed up in Christmas cheer for you to enjoy. The Mother/Daughter Holiday Tea is the perfect excuse to put on your festive holiday attire while you spend some quality time with just the girls. Even with Jack Frost nipping at your nose and Christmas shopping nipping at your heels, you can hang the holiday stresses at the door and sit and relax while we take care of the rest. We will make a Christmas Ornament to decorate the Beaver Dam Christmas tree and learn about the history of the Beaver Dam house.

Menu includes:
Variety of Pastry Puffs
Chicken Cilantro, Macaroni and Cheese Lollipop
Seasonal Fruit
Assorted desserts
Assorted Teas, Apple Cider and Fruit Punch

Day: Sunday
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Date: December 16
Fee: $35.00 per Mother/Daughter couple, additional daughter $15.00
Non-Resident Fee: $40.00, additional daughter $15.00
Age: 5 and up
Location: Historic Beaver Dam House, 19600 Davidson Concord Road