BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//DavidsonNews.net Guide - ECPv3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:DavidsonNews.net Guide X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide X-WR-CALDESC:Events for DavidsonNews.net Guide BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T110000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150214T140729 LAST-MODIFIED:20150214T140729 UID:28825-1424336400-1424343600@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Concerts on the Green Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Anyone interested in helping plan the 2015 season of Concerts on the Green is invited to attend an informational meeting Thursday\, Feb. 19\, at 9 a.m. in the Davidson Town Hall board room. Band selection and dates will be discussed. For more information\, contact Kim Fleming at kfleming@townofdavidson.org. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/concerts-on-the-green-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:216 S. Main St., Davidson, NC, 28036, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T110000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150205T161353 LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T161353 UID:28608-1424340000-1424343600@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Story Time at Main Street Books DESCRIPTION:Main Street Books in Davidson will host story time for children aged 5 and under on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, at 10 a.m. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/story-time-at-main-street-books-2/ LOCATION:126 S Main Street, Davidson, NC, 28036 CATEGORIES:Kids,Literature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T140000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150214T165143 LAST-MODIFIED:20150214T165143 UID:28835-1424343600-1424354400@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:MURDOCK Study Update, Information Fair DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_28838" align="alignright" width="115"] Dr. Miriam Morey[/caption] [caption id="attachment_28840" align="alignright" width="115"] Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer[/caption] [caption id="attachment_28839" align="alignright" width="160"] Dr. Sabrina Cote[/caption] Duke University’s MURDOCK Study will host an update and information fair at the North Carolina Research Campus on Thursday\, Feb. 19. At noon\, the Event Room will open to the public and participants will meet members of the MURDOCK Study Community and Healthcare Advisory Boards\, together for the first time. The public is invited to the event\, which will begin with an information fair at 11 a.m. in the Core Laboratory Building\, 150 Research Campus Drive in Kannapolis. Duke’s MURDOCK Study\, other universities at the North Carolina Research Campus and additional campus partners will host tables in the Core Lab atrium\, and participants will learn about a variety of research study opportunities based in Kannapolis like the MURDOCK Study. Investigators working on the following three MURDOCK Study research projects will present updates and answer questions: Multiple Sclerosis Study\, presented by Dr. Sabrina Cote Memory and Cognitive Health Study\, presented by Dr. Kathleen Welsh-Bohmer and Michelle McCart Healthy Aging Study\, presented by Dr. Miriam Morey The event includes light refreshments and will end at 2 p.m. MURDOCK Study participants are encouraged to bring a friend who would like more information about enrolling in the study. Duke University is working to enroll 50\,000 people in the MURDOCK Study. So far\, more than 11\,000 volunteers have joined\, providing their health information and donating small samples of blood and urine. Everyone planning to attend should RSVP by emailing murdock-study@duke.edu. Researchers are using the information and biological samples as they work to reclassify disease using advanced scientific technologies and a network of partners. Researchers are working to ultimately identify links across major diseases and disorders and find ways to treat and even defeat some of today’s leading causes of illness and death. To start enrollment\, call 704-250-5861 or visit www.murdock-study.org. The MURDOCK Study recently expanded enrollment to China Grove and Landis\, in addition to Kannapolis\, Cabarrus County and other portions of Rowan\, Stanly and Mecklenburg counties. Duke launched the MURDOCK Study in 2007 with a $35 million gift from David H. Murdock\, founder and developer of the North Carolina Research Campus. The study’s name stands for Measurement to Understand the Reclassification of Disease Of Cabarrus/Kannapolis. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/murdock-study-update-information-fair/ LOCATION:150 Research Campus Drive , Kannopolis, NC, 28081, United States GEO:-80.6233831;35.4998518 CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Health & Fitness END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T190000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20140902T214555 LAST-MODIFIED:20150105T110257 UID:27836-1424368800-1424372400@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Toastmasters at the Lake DESCRIPTION:Toastmasters is a nationally recognized group whose members are working to improve their speaking and leadership skills with others in a supportive environment. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings\, giving impromptu speeches\, presenting prepared speeches\, and offering constructive evaluation. The group meets every Thursday\, 6-7pm and guests are welcome. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/toastmasters-at-the-lake/2015-02-19/ LOCATION:517 Alcove Rd,Suite 202 , Mooresville, NC, United States GEO:-80.859772;35.552675 CATEGORIES:Business,Meetings,Networking ORGANIZER;CN=Jessica Keyes:MAILTO:VAExtraordinaire@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T210000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150210T171606 LAST-MODIFIED:20150216T211059 UID:28702-1424372400-1424379600@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Widen I-77 meeting DESCRIPTION:Widen I-77\, a nonprofit anti-toll group\, will host two town hall meetings to discuss the status of its lawsuit against toll lanes on Interstate-77 and its plan for widening it with general purpose lanes. A 30-minute presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.  Attorney Matt Arnold\, representing the group\, will be on hand for the meeting on the Feb. 17.  Meeting info as follows: Tuesday\, Feb.\, 17\, 7 p.m. at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville - POSTPONED to Feb. 24\, 7pm\,  because of weather Thursday\, Feb. 19\, 7 p.m. at Michael Waltrip Race Facility in Cornelius See related story\, Jan. 20\, 2015\, “Widen I-77 lawsuit: NCDOT project is unconstitutional” at  http://corneliusnews.net/blog/2015/01/20/widen-i-77-lawsuit-ncdot-project-is-unconstitutional/ URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/anti-toll-group-town-hall-meeting-3/ LOCATION:20310 Chartwell Center Dr, Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T203000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150217T174825 LAST-MODIFIED:20150219T092455 UID:28994-1424372400-1424377800@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Forum: Teens and social media DESCRIPTION:Davidson LifeLine will host “A Community Response: Where Did We Drop the Ball?” on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, 2015\, a forum on teens' use of social media\, including the recent case in which a student posted nude photos of other students on Dropbox.com. The event runs 7 to 8:30pm at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House\, 218 Concord Road\, Davidson. Panelists will include: John Concelman --Character Development Specialist\, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Phillip Geiger --Town of Davidson Police Officer with special interest in social media and cybercrime Gretchen Anthony\, LCSW\, Mindy Ellen Levine Behavioral Health Hospital in Davidson Ashley Flowers - Lake Norman Young Life Area Manager Kenny Lynch\, detective with CMS Police Department The panel will answer questions from attendees and address topics including: Teen brain development—why they make some of the decisions they make Social media and the law The combined minefields of raising teenagers and social media “Creating spaces for conversation about wellness in our community is part of our purpose. Gathering to talk\, to learn\, to get resources for ourselves or others; each interaction breaks down stigma a little bit more.” Davidson LifeLine President Lynn Hennighausen said. For more information\, please contact Diana Merrifield at 703-622-0893 or visit www.davidsonlifeline.org URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/forum-teens-and-social-media/ LOCATION:208 Concord Road, Davidson, NC, 28036 CATEGORIES:Health & Fitness,Kids,Meetings,Public safety END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T191500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T210000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150216T163447 LAST-MODIFIED:20150216T163447 UID:28913-1424373300-1424379600@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Black History Month Lecture DESCRIPTION:A Black History Month Lecture and Celebration on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, features a keynote address by Dr. Charles H. Long\, inaugural Dr. Lorenzo Dow Turner Distinguished Lecturer and Historian of Religions.  The event\, sponsored by the Africana Studies Department of Davidson College\, takes place at 7:15 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall of the Sloan Music Center on campus.  It will include music\, dance and spoken word. A reception immediately follows the event. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/black-history-month-lecture/ LOCATION:Davidson, NC, 28035, United States CATEGORIES:Davidson College,History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T213000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150209T185424 LAST-MODIFIED:20150209T185424 UID:28645-1424374200-1424381400@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Forum: Multinational Corporate Ethics DESCRIPTION: [caption id="attachment_28647" align="alignright" width="199"] Dr. Denis Arnold[/caption] Dr. Denis Arnold\, professor of management and Surtman distinguished professor of business ethics in the Belk College of Business at University of North Carolina-Charlotte\, will discuss “Multinational Corporate Ethics: Managing Labor Conditions” on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, at 7:30 p.m. The discussion will take place in the Hance Auditorium of the Chambers Building on the Davidson College campus. This forum\, hosted by the Vann Center for Ethics\, is FREE and open to the public; no ticket is required. Arnold’s research focuses on business ethics\, sustainability and public policy. He has published extensively on ethical issues in international business\, including labor practices in offshore factories\, and business and human rights. In addition\, Arnold has an active research stream focused on organizational ethics and public policy regarding the pharmaceutical industry. His publications include more than 40 articles and chapters\, and six books. Arnold is the editor-in-chief of Business Ethics Quarterly\, currently ranked No. 1 of 50 journals in ethics by Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports. He is also a past president of the Society for Business Ethics\, the main professional association for business ethics scholars in North America. Since 2008 he has served as area leader for business ethics at UNC-Charlotte's Center for Professional & Applied Ethics. Arnold has appeared in more than 20 different local\, regional\, national and international media outlets on business ethics and public policy topics. He has also consulted with and trained executives and managers at a variety of large companies regarding best practices in organizational ethics. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/forum-multinational-corporate-ethics/ LOCATION:200 D Road, Davidson, NC, 28036, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Davidson College END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T194500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T233000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150203T130652 LAST-MODIFIED:20150218T171829 UID:28537-1424375100-1424388600@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:OPEN MIC 2.0 DESCRIPTION:Every 1st and 3rd Thursday\, Bella Love is proud to feature an eclectic mix of exceptionally talented artists throughout the Greater Charlotte area. From bands and singer/songwriters to comedians\, poets and even visual artists\, Bella Love's Open Mic Night makes it easy to get connected to the heart of the creative community\, building powerful relationships and inspiring the soul! [caption id="attachment_16268" align="alignleft" width="300"] A captive crowd can be found every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. (Serge Skiba photo)[/caption] Join us at Kadi Fit in Oak Street Mill from 7:45 pm to 11:30 pm for an evening of incredible local entertainment\, weekly drink specials\, and the positive vibes you've come to expect! All ages and genres welcome. $5 cover ($3 for performers) $3 CRAFT BEER SPECIALS! $5 Wine Free Raffle with give-a-ways from our friends at Lake Town Tavern **To sign up for a spot\, leave a comment on the Facebook event page with the hour slot that you would prefer to play. We do our best to accommodate each request. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/open-mic-2-0-2/ LOCATION:19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States GEO:-80.860512;35.480714 ORGANIZER;CN=BellaLove, Inc.:MAILTO:cwarnemunde@bellalove.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150219T230000 DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:20150213T080454 LAST-MODIFIED:20150218T123727 UID:28751-1424376000-1424386800@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY:Live music at Summit Coffee DESCRIPTION:Summit Coffee in downtown Davidson has live local music upstairs most Thursday to Saturday nights\, from 8 to 11pm. Cash bar. Tonight: monthly Summit Songwriters Showcase\, with host Rob McHale. Featuring: Charlottesville\, VA Artist Peyton Tochterman; Megan Flechaus; opener Hannah Case and soundman Mike Davis. URL:http://davidsonnews.net/guide/event/live-music-at-summit-coffee-21-2015-02-19/ LOCATION:128 S. Main St., Davidson, NC, 28036, United States CATEGORIES:Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME: DTSTAMP:20150531T182903 CREATED:0 LAST-MODIFIED:0 UID:0--@http://davidsonnews.net/guide SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION: URL: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR