Blues singer and historian Scott Ainslie plays Sunday in Mooresville.

If you missed last week’s performances of the Neil Simon play “Rumors,” you still have another shot this weekend. The production by the Davidson Community Players runs this week Thursday through Sunday. This week also offers an opportunity to meet with the Davidson town leaders.  A community chat with Mayor Woods and the Davidson Board of Commissioners will take place Tuesday night, right after a special meeting that will revisit the board’s recent vote to consider longer terms. Other public meetings this week include the Davidson planning board Monday night and a panel discussion on senior transportation Tuesday night in Mooresville. This weekend brings a Concert on the Green in Davidson, with the Billy Joel Tribute band The Stranger. And it’s Grin Kids Charity Weekend, a fundraiser to  help send terminally ill or handicapped children on a Disney World vacation. It includes a golf tournament and a silent auction at Galway Hooker Irish Pub in Cornelius. Finish off the weekend with a concert by Delta Blues singer, guitarist and historian Scott Ainslie at Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Mooresville.

At Our Town Cinemas in Davidson, the Batman flick “Dark Knight Rises” continues its run, alongside “Moonrise Kingdom” and “Ice Age: Continental Drift. See the movie showtimes at right on this page.

MONDAY, JULY 30

“A Camping We Will Go” camp , 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson. – A Woodland Discovery camp for kids based on the book “50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do.” Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children 4-6 go from 9 to noon, children 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.

“Paws to Read” program , 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 www.cmlibrary.org.

Davidson planning board meeting , 7 p.m. Town Hall board room, 216 South Main St., Davidson. – The Davidson planning board meets. The agenda can be seen at the town’s website. For more information, contact Interim Planning Manager Ben McCrary at 704-940-9630 or bmccrary@townofdavidson.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 31

Transportation panel , 8:30 -10 a.m. Emeritus at Churchill, 140 Carriage Club Drive, Mooresville. – A transportation panel sponsored by the Leading Edge Health Care subcommittee of the Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. The panel will discuss the needs of Iredell County seniors, especially concerning medical transportation needs. This discussion is open to the public, but is specifically geared toward case managers, social workers, chamber members and seniors. Breakfast sponsored by BrightStar. No cost. RSVP by calling Stuart at 704-658-1200.

“A Camping We Will Go” camp , 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson. – A Woodland Discovery camp for kids based on the book “50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do.” Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children 4-6 go from 9 to noon, children 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps 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.

Insurance seminar , 10:30 a.m. North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 16601 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville. – Free financial seminar on insurance and long-term care. Call 704-875-1270 to pre-register.

Afternoon Adventures , 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library, 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. – Children develop literacy & 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 www.cmlibrary.org.

Davidson Town Board special meeting, 5 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Davidson’s Town Board has called a special meeting where commissioners will reopen their discussion and revisit last week’s vote to seek a referendum on four-year, staggered terms for the mayor and board. Read more, “Town board to revisit 4-year staggered terms”

Community-wide chat , 6-8 p.m. Davidson Day School auditorium, 750 Jetton St., Davidson. – Davidson residents can chat with Mayor Woods and the Davidson Board of Commissioners on a variety of town-wide issues.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

“A Camping We Will Go” camp , 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson. – A Woodland Discovery camp for kids based on the book “50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do.” Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children 4-6 go from 9 to noon, children 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.

Watching Olympic rowing trials , 5-9 p.m. Galway Hooker, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius. – The rowers from the North Carolina Community Sailing and Rowing watch the Olympic rowing trials. 10% of all proceeds from food and beverage sales will go toward building our fleet.

Senior Extra Summer Social , 3-4:30 p.m. Community Rooms, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, 171 Fairview Road, Mooresville. – Rheumatologist Daniel Kirby will speak on the treatment options for arthritis. To register for meetings, visit www.seniorextra.com . or call Mitzie McCurdy, director of Community Outreach and Senior Extra, at 704-660-4859.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

“A Camping We Will Go” camp , 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson. – A Woodland Discovery camp for kids based on the book “50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do.” Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children 4-6 go from 9 to noon, children 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.

Stroke support group , 1:30-3 p.m. South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St, Mooresville. – Free meeting of the Stroke Support Group, providing education and support to stroke victims and their families. For more information, call Mitzie McCurdy, director of Community Outreach, at 704-660-4859.

PFLAG meeting , 7-9 p.m. Room 201, Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays of Davidson and Cornelius meets on the first Thursday of each month in Room 201.

Theater: Rumors , 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be 2012 media sponsors of Davidson Community Players.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3

Music on Main , 6:30 p.m. Mooresville Town Hall lawn, 413 N. Main St., Mooresville. – Free Music on Main concert.

For more information, visit www.downtownmooresville.com .

Theater: Rumors , 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be 2012 media sponsors of Davidson Community Players.

Kannapolis Movies in the Park , 8:45 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C Street, Kannapolis – Free screening of “Soul Surfer” (PG). To view the complete summer schedule, go to www.cityofkannapolis.com. Info: 704-920-4343.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4

Davidson Farmer’s Market , 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 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.

Community music jam , 9 a.m.-noon. Richard’s Coffee Shop, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville. – Community music jam held every Saturday. Call 704-663-0488.

Movies on Main , 10 a.m. Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 North Main St., Mooresville. – Free showing of “Cars 2.”

Blood drive , 2-6 p.m. Regal Theaters Birkdale 16, 16950 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville – Blood drive by the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Free movie ticket to all donors. Call 704-972-4700 or go to www.carolinadonor.org to make an appointment.

Blood drive , 4-7:30 p.m. The Grand Theatre AmStar 206 Norman Station Blvd., Mooresville. – Blood drive by the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Free movie ticket to all donors. Call 704-972-4700 or go to www.carolinadonor.org to make an appointment.

Grin Kids auction , 7-11 p.m., Galway Hooker Irish Pub, Kenton Place, Cornelius – Silent auction as part of the 9th annual Grin Kids Charity Weekend. The weekend also includes a golf tournament on Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at Birkdale Golf Club. The weekend raises money for Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids, a nonprofit formed in 2003 by a couple of Charlotte morning radio personalities. The organization sends kids ages 5-12 who are terminally ill or chronically handicapped on a Disney World vacation with parents and siblings. For information or an invitation, email Chris Boukedes at cbouk@boukmanagement.com

Theater: Rumors , 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org  DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be 2012 media sponsors of Davidson Community Players.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5

Blood drive , Noon – 3 p.m. AMC Theatres ‑ Northlake Mall 7325 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte. – Blood drive by the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Free movie ticket to all donors. Call 704-972-4700 or go to www.carolinadonor.org to make an appointment.

Mike Santoro is lead vocalist with The Stranger, a Billy Joel tribute band that plays a Concert on the Green in Davidson Sunday. Click to visit the band’s website.

Theater: Rumors , 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be 2012 media sponsors of Davidson Community Players.

Concert on the Green , 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Concert on the Green with The Stranger Billy Joel Tribute. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic. Free. ConcertsontheGreen.com

Scott Ainslie concert , 7 p.m. Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville. – Delta Blues singer, guitarist and historian Scott Ainslie will be performing as part of the Saint Patrick’s Solas Leighis concert series, with a preview during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. A Meet-the-Artist reception follows the concert. Tickets available at the door: $15 for adults, $10 students, under 6 free. All proceeds benefit community outreach. For more details, visit www.saint-patricks.org or contact concerts@saint-patricks.org or 704-663-5659.

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Our Town Cinemas in Davidson has the Batman flick “Dark Knight Rises” along with “Moonrise Kingdom” and “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” See showtimes at right.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Native American camp, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson – Camp for kids based on the book, 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do. Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children ages 4-6 go from 9 a.m. to noon, and children ages 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.

Power Point Basics 1, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Learn to create, edit and save a basic presentation in Power Point 07. This class is for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. Taking a Word Basics class beforehand is recommended. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – 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.

Story Time at Main Street Books, 3 p.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – Story time for toddlers, with stories, songs and fun. Free.

WFAE Public Conversations Series, 7-8:30 p.m. Mint Museum Uptown, 500 South Tryon St., Charlotte. – WFAE’s Public Conversations Series will address “Politics in the Street,” a look at the balancing act between freedom of speech and the right to assemble and the need to maintain safety and livability during the Democratic National Convention. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. More information, visit the series’ website.

MI-Connection Board of Directors meeting, 6:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main Street – The board will meet in the the board room of Town Hall.

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Billy Jones and The Pocket. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 27

Focus Friday, 8-9:30 a.m. Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – This month’s Focus Friday examines the $29.5 million bond referendum on the ballot in November for Huntersville voters. Town Manager Greg Ferguson will speak to the specifics of the package with Huntersville Commissioner Charlie Jeter speaking in support of the package. The Focus Friday is open to all members. Focus Friday is sponsored by DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net.

Handmade in America Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also Saturday), Rocky River Elementary School, 483 Rocky River Road, Mooresville – Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters’ Guide presents the Handmade in America Quilt Show. Judged quilts and fabric creations, boutique, vendors, silent auction, demonstrations. Admission $5.

Barnstock ’12, Noon to midnight, at the Barn, 15305 Black Farms Rd. Huntersville – A two-day music festival showcasing emerging local bands and benefiting local charities. In three years Barnstock has raised more than $12,000 for the Davidson Fire Department. Barnstock ’12 will also be raising funds for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Charlotte. Continues Saturday, July 28. mybarnstock.com CorneliusNews.net and DavidsonNews.net are pleased to help sponsor this year’s Barnstock fundraiser.

“From Page to Screen” film series, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library 21105 Catawba Avenue – Showing of the movie “Alice in Wonderland” (G) based on the book by Lewis Carroll. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Food Truck Rally, 5-9 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – The first-ever Food Truck Rally in the Lake Norman area boasts to date at least 13 Food Trucks for the event, including Wingzza, Smoke and Go, TCBY, Charlie’s, Tasty-Yo, Dan The Pig Man, Outdoor Feasts, Roaming Fork, Harvest Moon Grille, The Homegrown Crepe, Sahlen’s Grillin Wagon, Maki Taco, and I Scream 4 Ice Cream. There will be live music by The Moonshine Racers and children’s activities provided by Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics.  Also, historical demonstrations, games, scenic hayrides, and more. Admission is free, and each Food Truck will set its prices for food and beverages. Craft beer will be for sale from Highland Brewing Company, as well as wine from Shelton Vineyards and spring water. Click here for more information.

Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9 p.m. Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Pl., Davidson. $25 includes a light 3-course meal and wines from Chile, France, and Italy. For a reservation please call 704.237.3629.

Live music at Campania, 6:30-9 p.m. Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music every Friday night, weather permitting. For more information, go to www.campaniacafe.com.

Kannapolis summer concert series, 7 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with The Tams. Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Jewell’s Harp. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 28

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.

Community music jam, 9 a.m.-noon. Richard’s Coffee Shop, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville – Community music jam held every Saturday. Call 704-663-0488.

Handmade in America Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also Saturday), Rocky River Elementary School, 483 Rocky River Road, Mooresville – Mooresville Centerpiece Quilters’ Guide presents the Handmade in America Quilt Show. Judged quilts and fabric creations, boutique, vendors, silent auction, demonstrations. Admission $5.

Composting and waste reduction seminar, 9-9:45 a.m. Davidson Farmer’s Market – Learn the basics of backyard composting and other organic management practices, including: bin options – what you can and can’t compost; how to maintain your pile; and other ways to handle organic debris. Sign-up for this event is closed. Inquire about another seminar this fall.

Excel Basics II, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – After a review of Excel, a discussion on writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.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.

Barnstock ’12, Noon to midnight, at the Barn, 15305 Black Farms Rd. Huntersville – A two-day music festival showcasing emerging local bands and benefiting local charities. In three years Barnstock has raised more than $12,000 for the Davidson Fire Department. Barnstock ’12 will also be raising funds for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Charlotte. Continues Saturday, July 28. mybarnstock.com CorneliusNews.net and DavidsonNews.net are pleased to help sponsor this year’s Barnstock fundraiser.

Blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. The Grand Theatre AmStar, 206 Norman Station Blvd., 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.

Introduction to Memoir Writing, 3 p.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Dr. Shireen Campbell, from Davidson College, will present a program on memoir writing for your own enjoyment. After discussing the different types of memoirs, she will offer tips about writing and editing, then read from her own work. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Blood drive, 3-6 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Ste. 206 – 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.

Kannapolis Summer Concert Series, 5 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with The Holiday Band (5 p.m.), Atlantic Groove ( 7 p.m.) and Jim Quick & Coastline (8:30 p.m.). Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com.

Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9 p.m. Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Pl., Davidson. $25 includes a light 3-course meal and wines from Spain, New Zealand, and California. For a reservation please call 704.237.3629.

Beach Bash in the Park, 7 p.m., Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Cornelius PARC Concerts in the Park presents Beach Bash in the Park. Gates open at 7 p.m., then at 7:30 p.m. Big Time Party Band takes the stage. More information: http://www.cornelius.org/parc/special-events/concert-series

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Rick Spreitzer and the Antique Babies. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 29

Cooking class, 2-4:30 p.m. Wooden Stone, 445 South Main St., Ste. 200, Davidson – Chef Katie Balbuena will teach six recipes of baked good using fruit fresh from the Farmer’s Market. Cost is $60. To register go to www.woodenstonegallery.com.

Theater: “Rumors,” 2 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org. DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net are pleased to be media partners with Davidson Community Players.

HAVE A LISTING?

To have your event listed in our calendars, please send to listings@davidsonnews.net. Our events calendars appear on both DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net.

MONDAY, JULY 23

Native American camp, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson – Camp for kids based on the book, 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do. Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children ages 4-6 go from 9 a.m. to noon, and children ages 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.

Blogging for bucks, 3 p.m. Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Dusten Harward leads a social media and internet marketing seminar on how to grow your business with a blog. For more information, call the chamber at 704-892-1922.

“Paws to Read” program, 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 www.cmlibrary.org.

Blood drive, 3:30-7 p.m. Lowe’s YMCA 170 Joe Knox, 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.

Live jazz at Alton’s, 6-8 p.m. Alton’s, 19918 North Cove Road, Cornelius – An evening of music and wine by former Bad Company bassist Paul Cullen. For reservations, call 704-655-2727. For more information visit www.altonskitchen.com.

Wrap-up celebration of CMP, 6:30 p.m. Community Room, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Avenue – Cornelius celebrates approval of its Comprehensive Master Plan, featuring an autographing of the plan followed by a wrap-up presentation and special recognition.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

Native American camp, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson – Camp for kids based on the book, 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do. Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children ages 4-6 go from 9 a.m. to noon, and children ages 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.

Daylily book club, 10 a.m. Cornelius Branch Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – This month’s selection is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. All adults welcome; no registration required. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Summer reading – elementary, 10:30 a.m. Davidson Branch Library 119 S. Main Street – 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.

Estate planning and settlement seminar, 10:30 a.m. North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 16601 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville – Free financial seminar on the five essential estate and advance planning documents, followed by a discussion on what to do financially after the death of a spouse. Call 704-875-1270 to pre-register.

Afternoon adventures, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – 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 www.cmlibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

Native American camp, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson – Camp for kids based on the book, 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do. Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children ages 4-6 go from 9 a.m. to noon, and children ages 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps 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 www.cmlibrary.org.

Baby story time , 10:30 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – 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 Cornelius library web page.

Preschool story time, 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 www.cmlibrary.org.

Toddler storytime, 11 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue –  At Toddler Storytime (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.

Preschool story time, 11:30 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – 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.

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-aged crowd, but all ages are welcome. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Learn, Quest, Play: Strategy Games, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – Teens develop critical and strategic thinking skills with strategy games. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Learn, Quest, Play: Giant Tumble Tower, 4 p.m. Davidson Branch Library, 119 S. Main Street – Teens use strategy and teamwork skills to play this jenga-like game. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Public information session on street design, 6-8 p.m. Davidson Town Hall – Davidson Design for Life (DD4L) will be hosting a public information session to discuss the findings of the HIA and gather additional public input. For more information, see the initiative’s webpage.

Cornelius’ summer cinema series, 8:30 p.m., Kenton Place, 17115 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Summer outdoor cinema series continues with the movie Zookeeper. 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Native American camp, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Triple Play Farm, Davidson – Camp for kids based on the book, 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do. Includes fort building, throwing spears, climbing, fire building, stories, games and crafts. Children ages 4-6 go from 9 a.m. to noon, and children ages 6-10 go from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $125, due at time of registration along with $20 registration fee. For more information, email woodlandsdiscovery@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 704-439-7764; or visit the organization’s summer camps page.

Power Point Basics 1, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Learn to create, edit and save a basic presentation in Power Point 07. This class is for adults who have mastered basic computer skills. Taking a Word Basics class beforehand is recommended. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Toddler story time, 11 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Avenue – 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.

WFAE Public Conversations Series, 7-8:30 p.m. Mint Museum Uptown, 500 South Tryon St., Charlotte. – WFAE’s Public Conversations Series will address “Politics in the Street,” a look at the balancing act between freedom of speech and the right to assemble and the need to maintain safety and livability during the Democratic National Convention. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. More information, visit the series’ website.

MI-Connection Board of Directors meeting, 6:30 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main Street – The board will meet in the the board room of Town Hall.

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org

FRIDAY, JULY 27

Focus Friday, 8-9:30 a.m. Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – This month’s Focus Friday examines the $29.5 million bond referendum on the ballot in November for Huntersville voters. Town Manager Greg Ferguson will speak to the specifics of the package with Huntersville Commissioner Charlie Jeter speaking in support of the package. The Focus Friday is open to all members. Focus Friday is sponsored by DavidsonNews.net and CorneliusNews.net.

Barnstock ’12, Noon to midnight, at the Barn, 15305 Black Farms Rd. Huntersville – A two-day music festival showcasing emerging local bands and benefiting local charities. In three years Barnstock has raised more than $12,000 for the Davidson Fire Department. Barnstock ’12 will also be raising funds for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Charlotte. Continues Saturday, July 28. mybarnstock.com CorneliusNews.net and DavidsonNews.net are pleased to help sponsor this year’s Barnstock fundraiser.

“From Page to Screen” film series, 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library 21105 Catawba Avenue – Showing of the movie “Alice in Wonderland” (G) based on the book by Lewis Carroll. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Food Truck Rally, 5-9 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville – The first-ever Food Truck Rally in the Lake Norman area boasts to date at least 13 Food Trucks for the event, including Wingzza, Smoke and Go, TCBY, Charlie’s, Tasty-Yo, Dan The Pig Man, Outdoor Feasts, Roaming Fork, Harvest Moon Grille, The Homegrown Crepe, Sahlen’s Grillin Wagon, Maki Taco, and I Scream 4 Ice Cream. There will be live music by The Moonshine Racers and children’s activities provided by Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics.  And, there will be historic demonstrations, games, scenic hayrides, and more. Admission is free, and each Food Truck will set its prices for food and beverages. Craft beer will be for sale from Highland Brewing Company, as well as wine from Shelton Vineyards and spring water. Click here for more information.

Live music at Campania, 6:30-9 p.m. Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music every Friday night, weather permitting. For more information, go to www.campaniacafe.com.

Kannapolis summer concert series, 7 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with The Tams. Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org

SATURDAY, JULY 28

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.

Community music jam, 9 a.m.-noon. Richard’s Coffee Shop, 165 N. Main St., Mooresville – Community music jam held every Saturday. Call 704-663-0488.

Composting and waste reduction, 9-9:45 a.m. Davidson Farmer’s Market – Learn the basics of backyard composting and other organic management practices, including: bin options – what you can and can’t compost; how to maintain your pile; and other ways to handle organic debris. Sign-up for this event is closed.

Excel Basics II, 10 a.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – After a review of Excel, a discussion on writing formulas, modifying a spreadsheet, and creating charts and graphs. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.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.

Barnstock ’12, Noon to midnight, at the Barn, 15305 Black Farms Rd. Huntersville – A two-day music festival showcasing emerging local bands and benefiting local charities. In three years Barnstock has raised more than $12,000 for the Davidson Fire Department. Barnstock ’12 will also be raising funds for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Charlotte. Continues Saturday, July 28. mybarnstock.com CorneliusNews.net and DavidsonNews.net are pleased to help sponsor this year’s Barnstock fundraiser.

Blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. The Grand Theatre AmStar, 206 Norman Station Blvd., 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.

Introduction to Memoir Writing, 3 p.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – Dr. Shireen Campbell, from Davidson College, will present a program on memoir writing for your own enjoyment. After discussing the different types of memoirs, she will offer tips about writing and editing, then read from her own work. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Blood drive, 3-6 p.m. Birkdale Village, 8712 Lindholm Drive, Ste. 206 – 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.

Kannapolis Summer Concert Series, 5 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with The Holiday Band (5 p.m.), Atlantic Groove ( 7 p.m.) and Jim Quick & Coastline (8:30 p.m.). Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com.

Beach Bash in the Park, 7 p.m., Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Cornelius PARC Concerts in the Park presents Beach Bash in the Park. Gates open at 7 p.m., then at 7:30 p.m. Big Time Party Band takes the stage. More information: http://www.cornelius.org/parc/special-events/concert-series

Theater: “Rumors,” 8 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org

SUNDAY, JULY 29

Cooking class, 2-4:30 p.m. Wooden Stone, 445 South Main St., Ste. 200, Davidson – Chef Katie Balbuena will teach six recipes of baked good using fruit fresh from the Farmer’s Market. Cost is $60. To register go to www.woodenstonegallery.com.

Theater: “Rumors,” 2 p.m., Davidson College Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson – Davidson Community Players’ production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors.” Dinner guests are assembled at a fancy townhouse for the 10th wedding anniversary of the Deputy Mayor of New York and his wife. He has just shot himself through the earlobe and his wife is nowhere in sight. The guests show their true colors as they try to hush the facts surrounding the mysterious shooting of their host. Performances July 26-Aug. 5. Tickets and information: DavidsonCommunityPlayers.org

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 Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison.

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. 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.

Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage, 6-9 p.m. Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Place, Davidson – $25 includes a light 3-course meal and wines from Argentina, and Italy. Call 704.237.3629 to make a reservation.

Live music at Campania, 6:30-9 p.m. Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music every Friday night, weather permitting. For more information, go to www.campaniacafe.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 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. Also this Saturday: the annual Salsa Showdown. The market 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.

Big Day at the Lake, 9 a.m. Various locations at Lake Norman – Big Day at the Lake for the benefit of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Charlotte.  Children and their boat hosts will meet at the boat host’s dock of choice and boat on Lake Norman. There’ll be a picnic from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Duke Energy Explorium, 13339 Hagers Ferry Road in Huntersville. Music by 107.9 The Link. Activities include the Coca Cola Game Van, Slip N Slide, bubble pools, water balloon toss, face painting, a nature scavenger hunt and souvenir photos by Xerox.

“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.

Senior Saturday , 10-11 a.m. Community Room of the Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville, 10030 Gilead Road – Erin Ball, physical therapist and the hospital’s rehabilitation department manager, will speak. Call 704-316-3872 to register.

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.

Wine tasting at Wooden Stone, 4-6 p.m. Wooden Stone, 445 South Main St, Ste 200, Davidson – Sample five wines from North Carolina vintners. Appetizers will be provided by Campagnia Italian Cafe and Trattoria Cost is $16. To register go to www.woodenstonegallery.com.

Wine Dinner at Lake Norman Cottage  6-9 p.m. Lake Norman Cottage, 200 A North Harbor Place, Davidson – $25 includes a light 3-course meal and wines from Spain, New Zealand, and California. Call 704.237.3629 to make a reservation.

Ballet performance, 7 p.m. Village Park, 700 West C Street, Kannapolis – Ballet performance of “Pirates” 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, Andy Gwynn. 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

Crochet class, 2-4 p.m. Wooden Stone, 445 South Main St, Ste 200, Davidson. – Local artisan Blanche Evans teaches crochet for beginners. Each participant will receive a crochet kit including yarn, needles and patterns, along with a durable and reusable tote bag. Cost is $45. To register go to www.woodenstonegallery.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 email tickets@warehousepac.com.

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.

“The Amazing Spider Man” has joined “Magic Mike” and “Brave” this week at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson. Movie showtimes are on this page at the right.

THURSDAY, JULY 12

Blood drive at Ben & Jerry’s , 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, 202 S. Main St., Davidson (and other locations) – Ben & Jerry’s / WBTV / Red Cross Give a Pint, Get a Pint blood drive. All presenting donors get free ice cream, a Red Cross T-shirt and a coupon for a free pint. Also, a chance to win a $3,000 gift card. Also at Ben & Jerry’s Gastonia and Providence locations, Red Cross Charlotte and Huntersville Blood Donation Centers, Bank of America Founders Hall and Hilton University Place. Schedule an appointment: 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Word basics , 2 p.m. North County Regional Library, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville. – Learn to create, edit and save a document in Microsoft Word 07. Designed for adults with some computer experience but little or no previous word processing experience. Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Toddler storytime , 11 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. Toddler Storytime (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.

Cornelius PARC Commission Meeting , 5:30-7 p.m. Room 217, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Meeting of the Cornelius PARC Commission. For more information, visit the town website.

Behavioral health hospital meeting , 6:30-8pm, Davidson United Methodist Church chapel, 304 S. Main St., Davidson (park in main church lot, 233 S. Main St.) – Community meeting on Carolinas HealthCare System’s proposed $36 million Behavioral Health Hospital off NC 73. Carolinas HealthCare System staff will present plans and respond to questions. Other presentations expected from the town of Davidson; Due Process Davidson, a group of citizens opposed to the hospital; and from mental health advocates. (Read more, July 9, 2012, “Community meeting Thurs. on mental health hospital plan.”

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Velcrows Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 13

“From Page to Screen” film showing , 2 p.m. Cornelius Branch Library 21105 Catawba Ave, Cornelius. – Showing of the movie “Tangled” (PG) inspired by the folktale of Rapunzel. Call 704-416-3800 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

“Live in the 115″ summer concert , 5-9:30 p.m. John Franklin Moore Park, Main Street and Center Ave., Mooresville – “Live in the 115,” a series of free open-air rock shows at the corner of Main and Center. Featured bands today: Heartbeat (5-7) and Rare Form (7:30-9:30). Info: www.downtownmooresville.com. CANCELED This concert has been canceled because of the rain

Mooresville Artist Guild, 6-8 p.m., Mooresville Artist Guild, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville – Reception for 2012 Photography Exhibit. Info: magart.org

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: Scotti Benge. Info: 704-987-5111 or www.campaniacafe.com

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Mike Strauss Trio Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

Live music at Galway Hooker Pub, 10 p.m., Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Live music with Below the Belt. 704-895-1782. GalwayHookerPub.com

SATURDAY, JULY 14

Lake Norman Excursion bike ride, 7 a.m., Lowe’s Corp. headquarters, 1000 Lowe’s Blvd., Mooresville – Lake Norman Excursion bike rides and running races. Schedule: 7am, 5K run; 8am, 40-, 60- and 100-mile rides around the Lake Norman area; 9am – family fun ride. The event organized by Cool Breeze Cyclery, Trek and Lowe’s is a benefit for American Red Cross. Info and registration: www.lakenormanexcursion.com

Davidson Farmer’s Market , 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 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. This weekend’s fun includes a watermelon seed-spitting contest, with prizes. 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.

Boater safety class, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Street, Cornelius – Lake Norman Sail & Power Squadron presents a safe boating course, required for boat operators in NC under age 26. Includes info on state laws, water safety, radio operation, navigation, and emergencies. Registration $40 for first family member, $20 for additional. Register online http://www.usps.org/lakenorman/registration_abc_fillin.htm

Living History Saturday , 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Latta Plantation, Sample Road, Huntersville – Living History Saturday. Tour the circa 1800 Latta home, grounds, outbuildings, and animal pens, and see backcountry life skills demonstrations. lattaplantation.org.

Nano Science Saturday , 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Discovery Place Inc., 301 North Tryon St., Charlotte. – Demonstration of nanoscale science and engineering with UNC Charlotte’s Dr. Thomas Schmedake and his team of students. Visitors can ask questions about nanoscale technology and learn about its application in STEM research. Free. Call 704-372-6261, ext. 300, or visit www.discoveryplace.org.

Graphic novels your kids will love , 11 a.m. Davidson Branch Library 119 S. Main St., Davidson. – This program is for parents and teachers who have kids in grades PreK-8 and who want to learn more about graphic novels: what are they, what titles are available for kids, how can parents select titles their kids will love. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.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.

Soldering workshop , Noon – 4 p.m. Discovery Place, 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. – Utilize a circuit kit to construct creations of fused metal, guided by skilled soldering instructors. $3 fee. Call 704-372-6261, ext. 300, or visit www.discoveryplace.org.

“Lit Lite” book club , 2 p.m. North County Regional Library 16500 Holly Crest Lane, Huntersville – New book club to read and discuss literary books under 300 pages. This meets second Sat. of every month. First selection Walker Percy’s “The Moviegoer.” Call 704-416-6000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org.

Adoption fundraiser , 2-5 p.m. Eez Fusion on the Patio in Birkdale Village – Silent auction of items donated by local businesses to raise money for a family’s adoption of an Ethiopian boy. Items include NASCAR tickets and autographed items, designer jewelry, spa packages, photography packages, gift baskets and gift cards. Contact Robyn Oakley at 704-224-6178 or robyn@bellagracefloral.com.

Batsheva in concert , 7 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane (off Concord Road), Davidson – Jewish Council of Lake Norman presents singer-songwriter Batsheva in concert. She sings in Ladino, Yiddish, Hebrew and English and her concerts are described as a cross between Theodore Bikel and Tom Lehrer, with a feminine twist. Free and open to the public. Info: www.jclkn.org.

Kannapolis Summer Concert Series , 7 p.m., Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis – Kannapolis Summer Concert Series with Band of Oz. Free. Info: www.cityofkannapolis.com

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with TBA Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com. (Rusty Knox’s appearance has been canceled.)

Live music at Galway Hooker Pub, 10 p.m., Galway Hooker Pub, 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius – Live music with Amy Ehrlich. 704-895-1782. GalwayHookerPub.com

SUNDAY, JULY 15

Blood drive , 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Bridge Church of the Nazarene, 2940 Charlotte 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.

Dash4Cache , 1 p.m. (check in 11:30-12:45), Jetton Park, off Jetton Road, Cornelius – Join the Dash4Cache, a fundraiser for Lake Norman YMCA and Ada Jenkins Center. This is a fun competition by car or bicycle or on foot that tests your smartphone skills. Using a special ap, you have to explore the area and find caches and checkpoints. Participate in teams of 2-4, ages 10+. Info: http://www.dash4cache.org

Blood drive at Birkdale , 2-6 p.m. Regal Theaters Birkdale 16, 16950 Birkdale Commons Parkway, 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.

Concert on the Green , 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Concert on the Green with The Backbeat Beatles tribute. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic. Free. ConcertsontheGreen.com

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