North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club is a philanthropic organization dedicated to promote and support social, educational and civic programs in the community. At the February meetings, the club will collect home and personal supplies for Hope House of Huntersville and Caterpillar Ministries. All visitors and prospective members are welcome to attend either meeting.

For more information, contact Dawn Bradford at: nmwclub@gmail.com or visit nmwclub.org

North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club gave an $8,000 check to Ada Jenkins Center director Georgia Krueger, left. With her are the club’s vice president for fundraising Kathleen McMahan and president Lisa Vandals, and Janice Hinton of Ada Jenkins Center.

A variety of fundraising events are on tap this weekend and next Davidson and Cornelius, including a Parent’s Night Out and Missions Mall at Davidson United Methodist Church, a Davidson Local concert at Summit Coffee in Davidson Saturday to benefit Davidson Housing Coalition, and a Serenity House Night next week at Tender’s in Cornelius. Meanwhile, North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club raised $8,000 for Ada Jenkins Center at its annual Red, White and Green auction Dec. 3.

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Kathleen McMahan, VP Fundraising, and Lisa Vadnais, President of the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club presented a check for $8,000 to Georgia Krueger and Janice Hinton representing the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson. The money was raised by the members of the North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club at the Red, White and Green auction held at Northstone Country Club on Dec. 3.

“We can’t thank you all enough for this wonderful contribution and the difference it is going to make in many lives,” Ms. Krueger said.

The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club is a philanthropic organization dedicated to promote and support social, educational and civic programs in the community. For more information contact Gigi Cohen at 704.517.9445.

FUNDRAISING CALENDAR

Parents Night Out, Saturday, Dec. 15, 5-8:30pm, Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson – The church’s youth, parents and child care workers will host a “Parent’s Night Out” – babysitting in age-appropriate rooms for children ages infant through Grade 5. Activities include outdoor playtime (weather permitting), holiday crafts, and movies. Suggested donation: 1 child ($20); 2 children ($30); 3 or more children ($35). All proceeds support DUMC youth group trips and youth choir trips. An optional chicken nugget dinner is available for $3 per child. Space is limited; pre-register at www.dumcyouth.org.

Live music for Davidson Housing Coalition, Saturday, Dec. 15, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music with Davidson Local, playing the locally inspired songs of John Wertheimer. The group includes Davidson College faculty and local students. Fundraiser for Davidson Housing Coalition. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

Methodists Missions Mall, Sunday, Dec. 16, 9am-12:30pm, Davidson United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 233 S. Main St., Davidson – Buy gifts to help others, in honor of those on your list at the Davidson United Methodist Church Missions Mall. Gifts range from a cuddle quilt for a newborn to a scarf for your aunt, a goat for a family overseas in honor of your mom or a bag for your sister made by Thai women struggling to survive. Also, lunch for a week for a child at the Brookstone School in honor of your father, or a stove for a family in Guatemala in honor of your grandmother.

Serenity House night at Tenders, Friday, Dec. 21, 5-8pm, Tenders restaurant, 18341 Statesville Road, Cornelius – Tenders will host a fundraiser and family night to benefit the Carolina Comfort Coalition (Serenity House). Serenity House is the area’s first “comfort care” home, serving families around the Lake Norman area who want a home experience for loved ones at the end of their lives.

The meeting will include a luncheon at a cost of $14. Visitors and potential members are welcome. For more information about the club, contact Gigi Cohen at 704-895-3310 or gigic@bellsouth.net

The NMWC also schedules a night meeting for those women who are unable to attend its regular luncheon meeting. The next night meeting will be Tuesday, May 1 at Alton’s Restaurant, 19918 North Cove Road, in Cornelius at 6 p.m. Visitors and potential members are welcome. Contact Denise Carter at 704-892-1041 or 3boxers@bellsouth.net

The woman’s club is a social and civic group of women in the North Mecklenburg/South Iredell County area. It meets on the first Wednesday of every month.

WANT TO GO?

The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville, and a luncheon will follow. Visitors and potential members are welcome. The luncheon costs $14.
Contact Gigi Cohen, at 704-517-9945 or email gigic@bellsouth.net with questions.

For those who can’t attend the lunch meeting, the club also will hold a night meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Alton’s Kitchen and Cocktails in Cornelius. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.

Contact Denise Carter, at 704-892-1041 or email 3boxers@bellsouth.net with questions.