Mayors and other elected officials from Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville will join Board Members and Staff from Our Towns Habitat to recognize positive contributions volunteers have made through their work with Habitat for Humanity.

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2," the last film in the series, opens with a midnight show Thursday at Our Town Cinemas in Davidson and other theaters.

Our week begins with meetings – Lake Norman Marine Commission Monday, and both the Mecklenburg County Commission and Davidson Town Board Tuesday. On Wednesday, don’t be alarmed when you hear the McGuire Nuclear Station sirens being tested at 11:50 a.m. On Thursday, there’s a blood drive at Ben & Jerry’s, where donors receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream. Bonita Knott, “the barefoot poet,” performs Friday and Saturday at Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius. On Saturday, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Mooresville hosts a Community Fest with yard sale, farmer’s market and community business expo. 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 “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2″ opens, joining “Zookeeper,” “Larry Crowne,” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” and “Cars 2.” Our Town Cinemas has a midnight show Thursday to open the film, and

MONDAY, JULY 11

Char-Grill Grand Opening, 5-7 p.m., Char-Grill, 624 Jetton St., Davidson – Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Char-Grill restaurant, in Davidson Commons (Harris Teeter) shopping center, Griffith and Jetton Streets, Davidson. View details and menu at chargrilldavidson.com.

Cornelius Planning Board, 6:30-9 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Regular Cornelius Planning Board meeting. Info: cornelius.org

Art class at Lake Norman Cottage, 6:30pm, Lake Norman Cottage, 200-A N. Harbor Place, Davidson. $35 per person. No experience or talent needed! We provide the brushes, canvas, paints & the local art teacher. Come enjoy the fun with a glass of wine in one hand, paintbrush in the other. Call 704-237-3629 for more details.

Torrence Creek Elementary meeting with county officials, 6:30 p.m., Torrence Creek Elementary School, 14550 Ranson Road, Huntersville – County officials will meet with parents to discuss county construction plans, which do not include Torrence Creek. District 1 County Commissioner Karen Bentley, County Commission Chair Jennifer Roberts, county finance officials. Background here.

Lake Norman Marine Commission, 7 p.m., Charles Mack Citizens Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville – Monthly Lake Norman Marine Commission meeting, with 2012 budget approvals, reports on lake enforcement, lake discharge problems, buoy and rafting permits. Full agenda on the commission 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

Mac & Cheese Eating Contest, 8 p.m., Whiskey Warehouse, 1221 The Plaza, Charlotte – 12-minute battle to consume as much of Whiskey Warehouse’s signature Macaroni & Cheese as possible. Place wagers on favorite contestant in hopes of winning prizes. All donations and wagers will go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Email agiacomucci@yahoo.com to enter.

TUESDAY, JULY 12

Lake Norman Monster Sightseeing Tour, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 18665 Harborside Dr., Cornelius – Take your kids on a special Lake Norman sightseeing cruise and look for “Normie” the Lake Norman Monster. The cruise will also teach children about conservation and the lake area environment. Children (10 and under) are $6 and adults accompanying a child are $10. For tickets, call Championship Yacht Charters at 704-905-1495. Details: www.lakenormanmonster.com

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.

Explore Your World: India, 2 p.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Come and learn about the beautiful art of Henna and the culture and history of India. You will also receive your own temporary henna tattoo. Audience: teens. Info: 704-416-3800.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners, 3 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte – Special meeting of the Board of Mecklenburg County Commissioners to discuss the County’s Joint Undertaking Agreement with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority and related matters. www.mecklenburgcountync.gov

Chamber reception/ribbon cutting, 5:30-7 p.m., David Weekley Homes model home, Bailey Springs, 12203 Bradford Park Drive, Davidson – David Weekley Homes and the Bailey Springs development host a Lake Norman Chamber mixer and grand opening. Info: 704-972-4225.

Davidson Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Regular Davidson Town Board Meeting. Agenda includes a presentation on the recent purchase of 2 affordable houses in the Bradford neighborhood, budget approval for “Book Garden” public art project. See our July 8, 2011 Town Board preview and agenda.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

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. Ages: Up to 18 months. 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. Ages: 18 to 36 months. 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.

Preschool 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.

McGuire Nuclear Plant siren test, 11:50 a.m., emergency signals around McGuire Nuclear Station, Huntersville – quarterly siren test. Emergency sirens are tested regularly to ensure they are working correctly. The testing is part of normal maintenance and no public action is necessary. The test lasts around 3 minutes. In a true emergency, the sirens would sound repeatedly. Info on Duke-Energy.com

Open Mic at Summit Coffee, 8-10 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA. Info: 704-895-9090.

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, JULY 14

Story Hour at Main Street Books, 10 a.m., Main Street Books, 126 S. Main St., Davidson – Story Time, for children 1-5. Stories, songs and lots of fun. Free. Also July 28.

Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Ben & Jerry’s, 202 S. Main St., Davidson – All donors will be treated to ice cream at the drive and will receive a coupon for a free pint of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, a free Red Cross t-shirt and a chance to win a $3,000 gift card. For appointments, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

Harry Potter Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Char-Grill, Davidson Commons shopping center, Griffith and Jetton streets – Char-Grill is teaming up with Our Town Cinemas to celebrate the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” Harry Potter Day includes a free “magic milkshake” for anyone in costume, chocolate frogs for correctly answering Harry Potter trivia, and other giveaways. 704-896-8710.

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. For ages 3-5. Info: 704-416-3800.

Patio-palooza, 6:30 p.m., Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossings Dr., Huntersville – Live acoustic music by Early Ray on the patio. Info: 704-897-8490.

Greenways, Bikeways and Trails Board, 7 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St., Davidson – Regular meeting of the Greenways, Bikeways and Trails Advisory Board. Agenda includes discussion of trail projects, trail and greenway way-finding signage, and potential grant for extension of Kincaid Greenway. Info: 704-940-9621. See the agenda on our Real Estate & Home page.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Velcrows. Info: 704-895-9090.

Harry Potter movie premiere, midnight, Our Town Cinemas, 227 Griffith St., Davidson – Opening screening of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemort’s final horcruxes, but when Voldemort finds out about their mission, a battle begins. Screenings continue al weekend. Up to date movie times at right. For reservations: 704-237-3235 or ourtowncinemas.com

FRIDAY, JULY 15

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.

RockBus Concert Series: O.A.R., 5:30 p.m., Prohibition, 200 N. Tryon St., Charlotte – Meet up at Prohibition for a little pre-partying, then hop on the shuttle to see OAR at the NC Music Factory. Cost is $15 and includes transportation to and from Uptown Amphitheatre at The Music Factory, a few cold ones on the way to the show, and FREE cover back into Prohibition after the concert. Email Rich@RockHouseEvents.com if interested.

Bonita Knott, at Warehouse PAC Friday and Saturday.

Bonita Knott at the Warehouse, 7 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Poet Bonita Knott presents “From the thorn of rejection to the rose of Restoration.” Tickets are $18. For reservations, call 704-230-7598 or email scribestudio@gmail.com.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Mike Strauss Trio. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at River City, 9 p.m., River City Bar and Grill, 155 Pinnacle Ln., Mooresville – Live music: Piedmont Boys. $5 cover. Info: 704-660-9797.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items every Saturday through November. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a media partner of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Community Fest, 8 a.m.-noon, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 121 Norman Station, Mooresville – Features a community yard sale, farmer’s market and community business expo. For more information, call Amy DeCaron at 704-896-8957 ext. 109 or email her at amy@ourtownshabitat.org.

Latta Fun Horse Show, 10 a.m., Latta Equestrian Center, 6201 Sample Rd., Huntersville – Latta Equestrian Center’s open horse show. Admission is free for spectators. Info at www.lattaequestriancenter.com.

Cold Blooded Encounters, 2 p.m., Cornelius public library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – This educational program will include appearances by 8-12 animals and a question and answer session. You will also have the opportunity to touch some of the animals. Info: 704-416-3800.

Rock at the Dock, 6 p.m., Queens Landing, 1459 River Hwy, Mooresville – Live cage fights with live music by Beyond the Fade, a tomato throw, a bikini contest and a hot dog eating contest. General admission is $35 and front row seating is $60. Details: therockmma.com

Bonita Knott at the Warehouse, 7 p.m., The Warehouse, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., Cornelius – Poet Bonita Knott presents “From the thorn of rejection to the rose of Restoration.” Tickets are $18. For reservations, call 704-230-7598 or email scribestudio@gmail.com.

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Alexis V.O.. Info: 704-895-9090.

Live music at Unleashed, 9 p.m., Unleashed Nightclub, 20924 Torrence Chapel Rd., Cornelius – Live music: Young MC. Doors open at 9 p.m. Info: 704-655-2621.

Live music at Miciah’s, 9 p.m., Miciah’s Speak Easy, 229 Medical Park Rd., Mooresville – Live music: Josey Wails Band. Info: 704-799-0095.

Mike Santoro is lead vocalist for The Stranger, a Billy Joel Tribute that plays a Concert on the Green in Davidson Sunday.

Live music at Amos’ at the Lake, 9:45 p.m., Amos’ at the Lake, 19501 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Live music: Tim Clark Band. Info: 704-895-6875.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Concert on the Green, 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road in front of Davidson library – Featuring music by The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute band). Free.

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Ada Jenkins Center's "Fire" 5k and barbecue festival is April 17.

Mooresville’s HealthReach free medical clinic has seen a 50 percent jump in visits by its uninsured patients since 2008 and needs help meeting operating expenses, as well as new roof. To raise a bit of cash, the clinic will host a “Raise the Roof Soiree” Saturday, March 20, at a lakefront home.

Also below: Free cone day is coming up March 23 at Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop and they’ll let you be a guest scooper if you bring in supplies for Ada Jenkins Center’s Loaves & Fishes pantry. Meanwhile, Ada Jenkins Center’s Fire fund-raiser and 5k road race will be April 17. And it’s that time of year for fund-raising golf tournaments. Davidson Day and the Lions Club have April tourneys in the works.

RAISE THE ROOF SOIREE

The Raise the Roof Soiree for HealthReach will be at the Mooresville lakefront home of Ron and Amie Carroll on Saturday, March 20, from 7-10 p.m.

The Mooresville South Iredell Chamber Leadership class of 2010 is organizing the event.

HealthReach provides medical, dental, pharmacological, chiropractic and health education services. Patients have no health insurance including Medicare/Medicaid, and make less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The clinic pharmacy fills prescriptions for patients outside the area and includes referrals from the ADA Jenkins center in Davidson.

The need for these services continues to increase as the area population grows and the cost of affordable healthcare grows. In 2009, HealthReach saw a 50 percent increase in patient visits compared to 2008. The clinic is staffed to many health care professionals who donate their services.

Proceeds from the soiree will help pay for roof repairs and operating expenses. Tickets are $100 and include food, drink, silent auction, music.

RSVP by calling HealthReach Community Clinic 704-663-1992.

The Davidson College crew invites the public to a charity regatta for Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, March 20 at the Davidson College lake campus.

Teams from Davidson, Wake Forest, Duke, College of Charleston, UNC Wilmington and Charlotte Youth Rowing will compete at the Davidson College Lake Campus on Langtree Road (I-77 exit 31) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will feature a variety of races in eight-person and four-person boats on the college’s 2,000 meter course, which is positioned to give fans a good view of the finish line.

The college chapter of Habitat for Humanity will present craft activities for children and information about the organization throughout the day. Donations and proceeds from concession sales and merchandise sales will be donated to Habitat.

For more information, contact Davidson crew club president Bekah Landfried at 585-356-5296, or visit http://www2.davidson.edu/studentlife/stu_orgs/crew/.

SCOOP AT FREE CONE DAY

Karen Toney, manager of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop, 202 S. Main St., is organizing free cone day for March 23, which also happens to be her birthday. She’s looking for a few good scoopers to help dish out some of the 2,000 or so free scoops they’ll give away that day.

Bring in any needed item for the Ada Jenkins Center’s Loaves & Fishes Pantry – baby formula, diapers, pasta, canned food, toiletries, and other non perishables – “and we’ll add your name to a drawing for three lucky people to assist us on the best day of the year,” Karen says. The more you bring, the more you are entered. (Limit one entry per day.) Items will be accepted through March 20 at the shop.

More information: 704-892-0604.

ADA JENKINS ‘FIRE’

Ada Jenkins Center at 212 Gamble St. on Davidson’s West Side will have its 2nd annual “Fire” 5k, Family Fun Run & BBQ Festival on Saturday, April 17.

Registration fee for the race is $25 in advance, and $35 the day of the event. Registration for the Run begins at 8 a.m. with the Race start at 10 a.m.

Race registration includes barbecue feast and music afterward, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Separate barbecue tickets are $10.

The festival includes a barbecue cook-off competition, local restaurants, celebrities, live music, and entertainment for children. Take-away meals available.

Sponsors are being sought, as well as cooks in the barbecue competition. If interested, contact Georgia Krueger or Natisha Rivera at 704-896-0471. More information: www.adajenkins.org/fire/

HABITAT CAR SHOW APRIL 18

The 3rd annual Habitat for Humanity Car Show, hosted by Our Towns Habitat for Humanity, will be held on April 18 from 2-6 p.m. in the Habitat ReStore parking lot, 20414 N. Main St., Cornelius. Proceeds from the event will benefit Our Towns Habitat for Humanity’s Youth United group.

Youth United fully funds and builds a new home every other year. They are building their four home currently, which should be completed by May.

This year’s entries will comprise of sports cars, muscle cars, vintage cars, replicas, hot rods and show cars. Admission to the Car Show is free and visitors will have the chance to buy raffle tickets for $5. Show entry fees are $20 for early registration and $25 on the day of the event. The car registration fee includes five raffle tickets. The event will include food, raffle prizes, a DJ, entertainment and more.

To register a vehicle for the Car Show, contact Kate Jetton at Our Towns Habitat for Humanity at 704-896-8957 ext. 1120 or kate@ourtownshabitat.org.

FUND-RAISING CALENDAR

SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 7-10 p.m., home of Ron & Amie Carroll, 171 Washam Road, Mooresville – “Raise the Roof Soiree” to benefit HealthReach, a free medical clinic for the uninsured in Mooresville, Mount Mourne and Troutman. Proceeds will help pay for a roof repair and operating expenses. Tickets $100 and include food, drink, silent auction, music. RSVP by calling HealthReach Community Clinic 704-663-1992.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fitness Together, 610 Jetton St. – Charity fitness challenge where you and a guest can come in for a workout that benefits Boys & Girls Club of Charlotte. Donate school supplies, after-school fitness equipment or $10 check and join the team challenge workout. Details: ftdavidsonn@fitnesstogether.com, or 704-895-6044. Also, at Cornelius Fitness Together, 17039 Kenton Place Drive, suite 101-A.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 10 a.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., Davidson – Fire 5K, Family Fun Run and BBQ Festival. Race registration $25 in advance, $35 the day of the race. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for the 5K and fun run, which start at 10 a.m. Post-event BBQ and music start at 11 a.m. Barbecue tickets $10. To register for the run or for more information, visit adajenkins.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2-6 p.m., Our Towns Habitat ReSTORE parking lot, 20414 N. Main St., Cornelius – 3rd Annual Car Show, hosted by Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. Proceeds from the event will benefit Our Towns Habitat for Humanity’s Youth United group, which is building a home this spring. To register a vehicle for the Car Show, contact Kate Jetton at Our Towns Habitat for Humanity at 704-896-8957 ext. 1120 or kate@ourtownshabitat.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 12:30 p.m., River Run Country Cub, Davidson – 8th Annual Tee It Up for Davidson Day School Golf Tournament. Registration and warm-up begins at 11, lunch at 11:30, shotgun start 12:30, awards and dinner 5:30. Fund-raiser for the school. Register online at http://www.davidsonday.org/golf-tournament.

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1 p.m., River Run Country Club, Davidson – Sixth Annual Russell B. Knox Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by the Lions clubs of Cornelius/Lake Norman, Davidson, Huntersville and North Charlotte. Cash prizes for winning teams, free putting and driving clinics, senior division, Hole in One contest for cars or a lawn tractor. Benefits Lions Club programs. Also, bring a used pair of eyeglasses and exchange it for a free golf ball. More info, call Ed Roberts at 704-892-0276, or pick up a brochure at Knox Realty, Davidson.

Annie Rhodes and Jenny Giduz sing Saturday.

This week’s calendar of events in and around Davidson includes a variety of summer events for kids at Davidson public library branch on the Village Green. On Saturday morning, there’s a “Think Pink” dog show fund-raiser for breast cancer research organized by 10-year-old Ally Miller. Then Saturday night, take in a free recital by Annie Rhodes and Jenny Giduz, two of the area’s most promising young sopranos, at Davidson College Presbyterian Church Lingle Chapel. There’s also a bloodmobile at St. Alban’s Epsicopal Church on Saturday morning, and on Sunday, a “Tastes for Habitat” fund-raiser by Our Towns Habitat Women Build. Details on those and other events below.

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

WEEK OF JULY 27-AUG. 2

MONDAY, JULY 27, 7:30 p.m., Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St. – UU Fellowship of Lake Norman meeting. Arthur Stanwood and Lola Schappell will discuss the “The Baha’i Faith.” Join us for music, spiritual nurturing, lively discussion in a friendly liberal faith atmosphere. Free. Details about the local Unitarian group, www.uulakenorman.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 28,, 8 a.m., The Egg at Davidson, Sadler Square, and 9 a.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – County Commission chair Jennifer Roberts visits Davidson to meet with constituents. Details in our Monday news item, “County commission chair in Davidson Tuesday.

TUESDAY, JULY 28, Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – Today’s events: 10 a.m., Paws to Read, 10 a.m., Care & Share group. Details on the library blog, davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 28, dusk, Ben & Jerry’s, 202 S. Main St. – Free outdoor movie on the wall, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” Come early for trivia and games. Movie begins at dusk.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 , 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: Open mic night.

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. – Public planning workshop for Mooney’s Corner, a proposed multistory mixed-use building at 212 S. Main St., downtown, next to Town Hall. Public invited to join a site visit and planning session, with a pinup session 7-9 p.m. More information on the town website and in our July 20 news report, “Retail/office building proposed next to Town Hall.”

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library branch, on the Village Green – “Book & a Craft: Cowabunga!” Color a Hawaiian paddle fan and sunglasses (registration required). 704-416-4000. Details on the library blog, davidsonlibrary.wordpress.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA.

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA.

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 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. More about this week’s schedule: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane – Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Bloodmobile. All blood collected will be used in the surrounding community. Walk-ins welcome. For details or to make an appointment, call Jeff Ready, 704-896-2625 or email jsready@mi-connection.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Village Green – “Ally’s Think Pink Dog Show: A Day for Rae,” hosted by NASCAR radio and TV personality Doug Rice with special guests NHRA driver Doug Herbert and Dr. Ginger. A dog show for area people pets with costume contests, pet care education, games and more.  All dogs and owners are asked to wear pink.  Registration is $10, and proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The event was organized by Davidson Elementary 10-year-old Ally Miller to help a friend’s mother. To register visit thinkpink2009.wetpaint.com or email gracefuldeer21@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: TBA.

SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 7:30 p.m., Lingle Chapel, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Concord Road and Main Street – Recital of classical art songs, duets, and opera arias by Jenny Giduz and Annie Rhodes, two of north Mecklenburg¹s most talented young sopranos. Works include songs by Purcell, Handel, Schubert, Mozart, Gounod, and Faure. Pianist Theresa Woody is accompanist. Free. For further information about the program, call 704-770-6914.

SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2-6 p.m., Havana Social Club, Cornelius – “Tastes for Habitat” fund-raiser for Our Towns Habitat Women Build. Specialty chefs, dance lessons and a silent auction. Tickets $25. Details: womenbuild@ourtownshabitat.org, or Lynn Harriman, 704-575-2870. www.ourtownshabitat.org.

THEATER AND FILM

TUESDAY, JULY 28, dusk, Ben & Jerry’s, 202 S. Main St. – Free outdoor movie on the wall, “Mall Cop.” Come early for trivia and games. Movie begins at dusk.

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

SUMMIT COFFEE, 128 S. Main St. – “COLORCOrroDED,” an exhibit of new paintings by Ana Kozhevnikova.

DAVIDSON COLLEGE VISUAL ARTS CENTER, Smith Gallery, Davidson College, Main and Griffith streets – through Aug. 7, summer exhibition: “The Davidson College Permanent Art Collection: Recent Gifts and Acquisitions.” Hours: Weekdays, 11-4. Details on the college website.

CORNELIUS ARTS CENTER, Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak St., behind the police station, Cornelius – July 20 to Aug. 28: Children’s Arts Project and Creative Art Exchange summer exhibit “Kids Create,” with work by participants in summer camps. Opening reception July 24, 7 p.m. 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. 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

CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY, 19818 North Cove Road, Jetton Village, Cornelius – 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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