Rough Draft plays a Concert on the Green Sunday.

While Independence Day isn’t until Monday, there are plenty of events this weekend to help you celebrate. Starting Saturday there is a July 4 festival at the U.S. National Whitewater Center with live music and fireworks each night, ending Monday. Sunday, Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville hosts a celebration with live music, games, vendors and fireworks. Also Sunday, there’s a small Independence Day parade in Davidson, followed by a Concert on the Green featuring Rough Draft. Other events this weekend include an all day library celebration at the Davidson public library on Friday to celebrate its survival for another fiscal year. And on Saturday, there’s the Soul Food Festival at Rural Hill that will feature old school R&B and great soul food. Meanwhile, CorneliusNews.net is the lead sponsor for the Town of Cornelius holiday celebration Monday.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Larry Crowne” opens on Friday, joining “Cars 2,” “Green Lantern,” “Super 8,” “Transformers,” and “Bridesmaids.”

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, 11:15 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Children will learn the basics of the Spanish language through songs, stories and hands-on activities. Special emphasis is placed on language development and repetition. Info: 704-416-3800.

Pawbrokers Jewelry Party, 5-8 p.m., Pawbroker’s Party at Amber Garchar’s Home, 7798 Harbor Ln. Denver. Clean out your jewelry boxes of the jewelry you no longer wear & bring it with you the night of the party – if you don’t have any to donate please come anyway. Enjoy some shopping, hors d’ouvres, great company, wine and our signature drink, The Pawtini. 100% of the money will be donated – 80% to Humane Society of Lincoln County and 20% to Lucky Cat (feral cat program). Cash or checks only. For more info call Roxanne Blake 704-998-8372 or visit www.pawbrokers.org

Alive After Five, 5-10 p.m., the Pavilion at Epicentre, 210 East Trade St., Charlotte – Live music by Zoso (Led Zeppelin tribute band). Details: www.aliveafterfives.com.

Green Drinks Lake Norman, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – This month’s speaker is UNC Charlotte graduate student Terence Goveas, winner of 5 Ventures Student Competition. He will speak about his 5 Ventures experience, his innovation and competing in the region’s energy economy. For more information, call 704-896-0094 or visit www.pies-northcarolina.org.

Historic Preservation Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – The Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission’s regular June meeting.

Patio Palooza, 5:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossing Dr., Huntersville – Live acoustic music on the patio and in the beer garden. Info: 704-897-8490.

Lake Norman Rotary Club, 6 p.m., Northstone Country Club, 15801 Northstone Dr., Huntersville – Annual rotary banquet, where Karla Combs will be inducted as the new rotary club president and David Marsh will be the keynote speaker. Marsh is the current swimming coach for the U.S. National Team. Tickets are $20 for rotary members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased at the Lake Norman Rotary website.

Palace Bingo Night, 7-10 p.m., The Palace, 8325 Copley Dr., Cornelius – Bingo Night at the Palace. For information, email events@lakenormanmeetingsandevents.com or call 704-892-7636.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Rusty Knox Band. 704-895-9090

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Library Celebration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Celebrate the fact that the Davidson library will remain open for another year with muffins in the morning and cookies in the afternoon for patrons.

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – 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. Info: 704-416-4000.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – 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. Info: 704-416-4000.

Lunch & a Movie, noon, Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Bring your lunch and watch the movie “Gnomeo and Juliet.” We provide the popcorn. Info: 704-416-4000.

Party on the Porch, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Scotti Benge. Info: 704-987-5111.

Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., 19501 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Shableek (saxophonist accompanied by full band). Two shows. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the first show and 10 p.m. for the second show. Info: 704-895-6875.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music – (TBA). 704-895-9090

SATURDAY, JULY 2

4th of July Festival, 4 p.m., U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte – Live music: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Riley Etheridge, Jr., and Do It To Julia. Fireworks at nightfall. Free and open to the public. Details: www.usnwc.org.

Soul Food Festival, 7 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville – A day of old school R&B and the best soul food Charlotte has to offer. General admission is $22, Preferred Viewing is $32, and VIP is $57. Details: www.ilovesoulfood.com.  Read more: June 27, 2011, “Festival brings soul food and music to Rural Hill Sat.”

Theater: Putnam County Spelling Bee, 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Edge Theatre Co. of Rock Hill presents, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” $20 adults, $15 students and children. Info: warehousepac.com or 704-619-0429.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music (TBA). 704-895-9090

SUNDAY, JULY 3

Theater: Putnam County Spelling Bee, 2 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – The Edge Theatre Co. of Rock Hill presents, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” $20 adults, $15 students and children. Info: warehousepac.com or 704-619-0429.

July 3rd Summer Celebration, 4-10 p.m., Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox Avenue, Mooresville – Celebration for kids and families featuring music, live performances, food and business vendors, inflatables and kids’ games. The event will conclude with a fireworks show. Free and open to the public. Visit www.ymcacharlotte.org for details.

4th of July Festival, 4 p.m., U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte – Live music: Langhorne Slim, Overmountain Men, and Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Fireworks at nightfall. Free and open to the public. Details: www.usnwc.org.

Parade & Concert on the Green, 5:30 p.m., Davidson IB Middle School, South Street – The town of Davidson hosts an Independence Day celebration, including a small-town parade from the IB School to the Village Green and a Concert on the Green with Rough Draft. See http://davidsonnews.net/2011/06/29/join-a-small-town-parade-on-july-3-in-davidson/

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – Featuring music by Rough Draft (variety) Free. Details and season schedule: April 26, 2011, “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.”

RockBus Concert: Zac Brown Band, Check-In at Prohibition 3pm-4pm. Bus departs at 4pm. Transportation to and from Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, a few cold ones on the way to Verizon, and drink specials at starting bar before and after the show. Cost is $20 for RockBus only or $50 for RockBus and concert ticket. The concert starts at 7pm and the bus will be departing again 30 minutes after the show.

Scene from "Voyage of the Dawn Treader," to be screened as part of the Cornelius July 4 celebration at Town Hall Monday.

MONDAY, JULY 4 

Holiday – Closings include government offices, post offices, banks, and businesses. Charlotte Area Transit system buses and light rail operate on a Sunday schedule. No express buses. Trash pickups on a normal schedule this week.

American bald eagle release, 10:30 a.m., Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, end of Sample Road, Huntersville – Carolina Raptor Center officials invite the public to join in the release of an American Bald Eagle that was rehabilitated in the Raptor Center hospital. Bring a picnic lunch. Release at 11 a.m. Program back at Raptor Center at 1 p.m. Details in our July 1, 2011, news item.

Whitewater center festival, 4 p.m., U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte – Live music: Anders Osborne, The New Familiars, and Sol Driven Train. Fireworks at nightfall. Free and open to the public. Details: www.usnwc.org.

Cornelius 4th of July Celebration, 6:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall lawn, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – An Independence Day celebration, presented by CorneliusNews.net, featuring the music of Acoustic Solutions, children’s activities and food from Bruster’s Ice Cream. A screening of The “Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader” will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m. For more information, call 704-892-6031 ext. 160 or visit www.corneliuspr.org. More information in our June 28 preview.

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This week starts off with a couple of book clubs: Guytime at Davidson public library on Monday and the Daylily book club at Cornelius public library on Tuesday. There’s a business seminar at the Lake Norman Chamber about how to grow your business on the internet on Monday. On Wednesday, “Little Fockers” will be screened at Torrence Chapel Park as part of the Summer Outdoor Cinema Series. The Soul Food Festival comes to Rural Hill on Saturday and the July 3rd Summer Celebration will be at the Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville on Sunday.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas where “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” opens on Wednesday and “Larry Crowne” opens on Friday, joining “Cars 2,” “Green Lantern,” “Super 8,” and “Bridesmaids.”

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And here’s a promo for a coming event: What are you doing next Monday, July 4? Presenting sponsor CorneliusNews.net invites you to the Town of Cornelius 4th of July Celebration, at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn at Town Hall. There will be music, food, kids’ activities and the event wraps up with an outdoor screening of “Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” More info on the Cornelius Park, Arts, Recreation & Culture website.

MONDAY, JUNE 27

Business Seminar, 3-4 p.m., Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – A seminar on “Social Media & Internet Marketing” about growing your business on the internet. Hosted by McBryde Website Design. Free to all Lake Norman Chamber members and $25 for non members. Register online at www.lakenormanchamber.org.

Guytime book club, 5:30 p.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – A teen book club for guys in 5th grade and up, presented by Davidson College volunteer, Peter. Pick up a copy of Jake Ransom and the Howling Sphinx by James Rollins at the meeting. Info: 704-416-4000.

Davidson Planning Board, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Davidson Planning Board monthly meeting. Agenda to include a presentation on Davidson East zoning. Agenda to be posted on the town website.

Monday Night Church, 7 p.m., Grace Covenant Church, 17301 Statesville Rd., Cornelius – For those who seek a casual setting or can’t make it to church on Sunday. Coffee and socializing begin at 6:30 p.m. The service begins at 7 p.m. Details: www.mondaynightchurch.org.

Davidson Planning Board, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – Planning board monthly meeting. Agenda includes a presentation and update on the recent public planning workshop and rezoning for Davidson East, off NC 73. See our June 22, 2011, news report “Davidson East workshop suggests return to mixed use

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Daylily Book Club, 10 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month. All adults welcome; no registration required. The June selection is “The Book Thief” by Mark Zusak. Call 704-416-3800 for more info.

School Age Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Elementary aged children are encouraged to explore literature in fun and interactive programs. Programs are intended to connect children with books and encourage children to use the library regularly. Info: 704-416-4000.

Salsa Dance Workshop, 2 p.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – You’ll have an opportunity to learn the basic moves of Salsa and Merengue as well as receive information about the interesting culture and history of Cuba, the most populated Caribbean Island. For teens. Info: 704-416-3800.

Davidson Rotary Club, 5 p.m., Sabi Asian Bistro, Griffith Street and Harbour Place Drive, off I-77 Exit 30 – Weekly Davidson Rotary Club meeting. Speaker: TBA. Guests are always welcomed. Details: DavidsonRotary.org

Make-a-Wish Fund-raiser, 8 p.m., Tilt on Trade, 127 W. Trade St., Charlotte – Fund-raiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Raffle Drawing at midnight and a light buffet sponsored by Maggiano’s Little Italy. $11 Cover. Info: 704-347-4870.

Comedy Zone, 8 p.m., Lake Norman Comedy Zone, 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius – Comedian Headliner Max Dolcelli. Doors open at 7 p.m. for 8 p.m. show. General Admission is $10. Info: www.lkncomedyzone.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

Paws to Read, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Children boost reading skills and confidence by reading to a certified therapy dog. Info: 704-416-4000.

Baby Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Info: 704-416-3800.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – 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. Info: 704-416-3800.

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, 11:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Children will learn the basics of the Spanish language through songs, stories and hands-on activities. Special emphasis is placed on language development and repetition. For ages 3-5. Info: 704-416-4000.

Pre-School Storytime, 11:30 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – 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. Ages: 3 to 5 years. Info: 704-416-3800.

Rotary Club, noon, The Peninsula Club, 19101 Peninsula Club Dr., Cornelius – Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg County. Guests are always welcomed.

Chamber Lunch & Learn, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Learn how to protect your business from information theft. Presented by Babette Stewart, certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist. Free to Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Register online at www.lakenormanchamber.org.

Bask in the Cause, 5-8 p.m., Bask on Seaboard, 1000 Seaboard St., Suite C-1, Charlotte – Bask on Seaboard has partnered with Autism Services of Mecklenburg County (ASMC) to host a free monthly networking social. Attendees can expect a free drink provided by Charlotte-area distributors as well as passed hors d’oeuvres compliments of Bask. 21 and over.

Community Needs Assessment, 7:45-9 a.m., Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Roper Commons, 920 Church Street North, Concord – Hear about the pressing issues and recommendations for change identified by the Urban Institute in its 5-county Community Needs Assessment. Open to the public. To RSVP or find out more, visit www.uwcentralcarolinas.org.

Summer Outdoor Cinema, 8:30 p.m., Torrence Chapel Park, 21309 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius – Come see “Little Fockers” outside on a state-of-the-art inflatable screen. Free. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, call 704-896-2460 ex. 188 or visit corneliuspr.org.

Salsa Night, 9-10 p.m., The Dirty Martini, 17036 Kenton Place, Suite 104, Cornelius – Salsa Night with DJ Tremendo. Free salsa lessons. Info: 704-533-3054.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Bilingual Storytime: Spanish, 11:15 a.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Children will learn the basics of the Spanish language through songs, stories and hands-on activities. Special emphasis is placed on language development and repetition. Info: 704-416-3800.

Alive After Five, 5-10 p.m., the Pavilion at Epicentre, 210 East Trade St., Charlotte – Live music by Zoso (Led Zeppelin tribute band). Details: www.aliveafterfives.com.

Green Drinks Lake Norman, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – This month’s speaker is UNC Charlotte graduate student Terence Goveas, winner of 5 Ventures Student Competition. He will speak about his 5 Ventures experience, his innovation and competing in the region’s energy economy. For more information, call 704-896-0094 or visit www.pies-northcarolina.org.

Historic Preservation Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion Ave., Cornelius – The Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission’s regular June meeting.

Patio Palooza, 5:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossings Dr., Huntersville – Live acoustic music on the patio and in the beer garden. Info: 704-897-8490.

Lake Norman Rotary Club, 6 p.m., Northstone Country Club, 15801 Northstone Dr., Huntersville – Annual rotary banquet where Karla Combs will be inducted as the new rotary club president and David Marsh will be the keynote speaker. Marsh is the current swimming coach for the U.S. National Team. Tickets are $20 for rotary members and $25 for non-members and can be purchased at the Lake Norman Rotary website.

Palace Bingo Night, 7-10 p.m., The Palace, 8325 Copely Dr., Cornelius – Bingo Night at the Palace. For information, email events@lakenormanmeetingsandevents.com or call 704-892-7636.

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – 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. Info: 704-416-4000.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – 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. Info: 704-416-4000.

Lunch & a Movie, noon, Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson – Bring your lunch and watch the movie Gnomeo and Juliet! We provide the popcorn. Info: 704-416-4000.

Party on the Porch, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Scotti Benge. Info: 704-987-5111.

Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m., 19501 West Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Shableek (saxophonist accompanied by full band). Two shows. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the first show and 10 p.m. for the second show. Info: 704-895-6875.

SATURDAY, JULY 2

4th of July Festival, 4 p.m., U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte – Live music: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Riley Etheridge, Jr., and Do It To Julia. Fireworks at nightfall. Free and open to the public. Details: www.usnwc.org.

Soul Food Festival, 7 p.m., Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd., Huntersville – A day of old school R&B and the best soul food Charlotte has to offer. General admission is $22, Preferred Viewing is $32, and VIP is $57. Details: www.ilovesoulfood.com.  Read more: June 27, 2011, “Festival brings soul food and music to Rural Hill Sat.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

July 3rd Summer Celebration, 4-10 p.m., Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox Avenue, Mooresville – Celebration for kids and families featuring music, live performances, food and business vendors, inflatables and kids’ games. The event will conclude with a fireworks show. Free and open to the public. Visit www.ymcacharlotte.org for details.

4th of July Festival, 4 p.m., U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte – Live music: Langhorne Slim, Overmountain Men, and Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Fireworks at nightfall. Free and open to the public. Details: www.usnwc.org.

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – Featuring music by Rough Draft (variety) Free. Details and season schedule: April 26, 2011, “College ensembles open Concerts on the Green Sun.”

RockBus Concert: Zac Brown Band, Transportation to and from Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, a few cold ones on the way to Verizon, and drink specials at starting bar before and after the show. Cost is $20 for RockBus only or $50 for RockBus and concert ticket. More details coming soon.

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Just a reminder: We update this calendar continuously as we receive new listings. And check back Thursday, when we publish our Weekend Calendar.

WEEK OF JUNE 29-JULY 5

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 6:30-9 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, 202 S. Main St. – Rock Band Wednesday. Up to four can play the popular video game free, trying their hands at performing on computer “instruments.” Details: 704-892-0604.

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 5-10 p.m., Lowe’s YMCA, 170 Joe Knox Ave., Mooresville – Lowe’s YMCA hosts its annual July 3 Summer Celebration for families and children. Games, inflatables, rock climbing, jousting arena, face painting, balloon artist, and music by Lake Norman Orchestra. The night concludes with a fireworks display. Free shuttle bus from Peninsula Baptist Church, 687 Brawley School Road. Proceeds support the Y’s Community Outreach Campaign. www.ymcacharlotte.org

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmers Market, with local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Music this week is by the Huntersville Brass. Michael Henshaw will be the guest chef, and Norma Stewart will be there with another edition of “Locavore 101.” More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Village Green – Davidson Fourth of July celebration, with a parade of bicycles, strollers, and pets and an evening of music and games. Music by Rough Draft, which sings tunes by Fleetwood Mac, The Temptations, Diana Ross, Kool & The Gang, the O’Jays, Doobie Brothers, Wilson Pickett and more. $5 admission for children’s activities. (Note: This year’s Davidson July 4 celebration will not include fireworks.) See our preview of the event.

THEATER AND FILM

OCT. 8-25, Davidson Community Players’ Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St. – “Almost Maine,” directed by Melissa Ohlman-Roberge. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org

GALLERIES & ART EVENTS

"Interwoven" exhibit at Cornelius Arts Center.

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – Children’s Arts Project and Creative Art Exchange, through July 10: “Interwoven,” an exhibit of woven and mixed-media art by Bev Nagy and Karla Chambers. Gallery open Mondays to Thursdays, 9 a,.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 704-892-7323 or www.creativeartexchange.org

MERRILL-JENNINGS GALLERIES, 463 S. Main St. – “The Summer Show,” featuring new works by gallery artists. June through August the gallery will offer rotating original art by all the gallery regulars, with major exhibits by impressionist Dee Beard Dean, expressionist Charlotte Foust, landscapes by Susan Jennings and Ray Byram, folk art by Addie James, whimsical collages by Betsey Hampton, and more. Hours: Mon-Fri 10–5, Sat 10–3. For more information call 704-895-1213 and visit the website at www.merrilljennings.com

"New Water" by Herb Jackson, at Christa Faut Gallery.

CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – Through June 30: “The Family Jewels: Small Paintings for Hard Times,” new paintings by Herb Jackson. Gallery hours: Tuesdays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or by appointment. Information: www.christafautgallery.com or 704-892-5312.

WOODEN STONE, 445 S. Main St. – Functional fine art and hand-made objects. Gallery hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sundays/Mondays. 704-892-1449. www.woodenstonegallery.com.

Photos by Doug Vinez at So Alive.

SO ALIVE! GALLERY, 108 S. Main St. (next to Village Store) – “This is Africa,” an exhibit of photos by Doug Vinez. Also, new work from Larry Dukes, Jenny Kiker, Ryan Blythe, Jason Hendrickson, Michael Joe Moore, and Nora Bouknight. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday, 11-5; Saturday, 10-2; Sunday, 12-2; and by appointment. Info: mary@soalive.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

ONGOING EVENTS

50+ COFFEE CLUB, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. – Join the 50-Plus Coffee Club, meeting every Wednesday. It’s a relaxing social environment where you can meet old and new friends. Coffee, games, newspapers and pastries provided. No registration required, just show up! Info: 704-892-3349.

CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP, first and third Wednesdays each month, 7-8:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Individuals coping with an illness or who have family members coping with an illness welcome. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612.

SEPARATION AND DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregation Care House, 262 South St. – Facilitators Mark and Gayle Olenik provide resources to help you cope and work toward a new beginning. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Call the church office at 704-892-8277 to register and request child care.

NOW WHAT? GRIEF BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR, second Saturday each month, 9:30 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church Congregational Care House, 262 South St. – If you are coping with the loss of a loved one for one year or more, we welcome you to join. Janet McKee and Bryan Readling will facilitate. You do not need to be a member of the church to participate. Register by calling the church office at 704-892-8277. Questions? Contact Karen Gray, Director of Congregational Care, at 704-947-0612.

DAVIDSON DASH SHUTTLE BUS – Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Town of Davidson has begun service on a weekly shuttle bus called Davidson Dash. The bus will visit downtown, South Main Street, Sadler Square and the Harris Teeter shopping center near Exit 30. Cost: $1 per roundtrip. To reserve a space, call the recreation department before noon on the Friday before, 704-892-3349 or sign up on the recreation department website, d-recs.org. More information in our Jan. 8 news report, Town plans a weekly shuttle bus for seniors.

CALENDARS ON THE WEB

DAVIDSON COLLEGE – For an up-to-date listing of events on the college campus, visit the college calendar page.

DAVIDSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – http://http://www.davidsonumc.org/Calendar

DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – http://www.dcpc.org/

DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY PTA calendar, http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/davidsonpta/calendar/

DAVIDSON PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH events – Events calendar on the library’s blog davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com/.

NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY events, Huntersville – Events calendar, www.plcmc.org

ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH online calendar – http://www.saintalbans-davidson.org/

ST. ALBAN’S SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD – http://www.stalbanssq.org/calendar.html

LAKE NORMAN SENIOR CALENDAR, at LKNSenior.com

YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – online listing of alternative and holistic health information and events. http://www.yourcommunityconnector.com/

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