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The Davidson Green School will be holding an information session on Tuesday, June 4th at 5:30pm at the Davidson Public Library. Stop by to learn about an innovative new approach to education in our community. Also on Tuesday, enjoy some wine while you practice painting at the Lake Norman Cottage starting at 6:30pm. For more information call the Lake Norman Wine Cottage; cost is $45 a person.

On Wednesday, Davidson College Presbyterian Church’s (DCPC) and Davidson United Methodist Church’s (DUMC) career support programs will merge to create “The Davidson Career Transition Program,” a jointly sponsored program of both churches. It will meet from 10am – 12pm, twice a month in room 216 of DUMC’s educational building. On Thursday, Woodlawn School seniors and their families will celebrate their graduation at the 2013 commencement ceremonies, held on the Woodlawn Campus starting at 9am. 

Looking ahead to this weekend, Sunday’s evening’s Concert on the Green in Davidson will feature beach and variety group Band of Oz, from 6-8pm on the Town Green. Meanwhile, on Friday at 6:30, Journey tribute band “Trial By Fire” in downtown Mooresville during their “Music on Main” series.

Meanwhile, a crowd of Davidson College alumni will be in town: It’s Reunion Weekend.

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See more of this week’s events in our expanded Events Calendar. We’re continuing to add new features and make it easier to find events on a given day. Choose between a calendar view, or a list of events, and sort by category in the drop down menu in the right sidebar.

We’ll be adding more capabilities in the coming days, and are test-driving a user submitted events feature. Contact our editor at editor@davidsonnews.net for more information, and stay tuned for more updates.

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Coach Bob McKillop guest bartends at Flatiron Thursday to help Ada Jenkins Center.

Davidson College’s 2012 reunions are Thursday to Sunday on campus, the big event in town later this week. Stand Up NC holds its monthly meeting this Wednesday, with guest speakers Dan Forest, candidate for lieutenant governor of North Carolina; Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby and Iredell Co. District Court Judge Julia Lynn Gullet. Librarian Rosanna Losee discusses “1900-1939 – A Time for Change” Thursday in the first program in her three-part series on American history and culture at Cornelius Public Library. Local libraries also have story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Beautiful scenes of Lake Norman will be the spotlight Tuesday with the opening of Jan Black’s exhibit “Sunsets, Sailboats & Scenery” at the Cornelius Arts Center. Looking toward the weekend, the “Car Craze” comedy plays continue Thursday through Saturday at Warehouse PAC in Cornelius. Reed Gold Mine is hosting a gold-panning competition and the “Pan-O-Lympics,” games open to youngsters and adults alike. And W.A. Hough High School graduates its first class this Saturday. And wrap up your weekend with another Davidson Concert on the Green, featuring the beach music of Band of Oz.

MONDAY, JUNE 4

Library branches closed, All day – All Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library branches will be closed today while the library moves its computer servers. The work also means telephone, web and email may not be available. More info: CMLibrary.org

Cornelius Town Board, 7 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Regular Town Board meeting. Agenda includes a public hearing on the Fiscal 2013 budget. At 6 p.m. in Room 204, board members will hold a preliminary meeting, also to discuss the budget. Open to the public. See more in our May 31 preview. Full agenda on the town website.

TUESDAY JUNE 5

Photo exhibit opening, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cornelius Arts Center, 19725 Oak St., Unit 1.  –  Opening Reception for “Sunsets, Sailboats & Scenery,” a photography exhibit by local resident Jan Black. Features shots of Lake Norman and runs throughout June. More information or call 704-896-8823.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 6

Baby story time 10:30 a.m. Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Ave. – Baby Storytime (0-18 months): 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 web page.

Toddler story time 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.

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

Obama re-election team meeting, 6-8:30 p.m., 209 Delburg St., Davidson – The Davidson-Cornelius grassroots team supporting President Obama’s re-election is holding a Team Meeting & Training in Davidson. We will meet with other area supporters and hear from our OFA Field Organizer, Shannon Anderson, and Neighborhood Team Leader, Natasha Marcus, about the next phase of this grassroots campaign in our towns. Details: my.barackobama.com or contact Natasha at 704-644-9864.

Stand Up NC monthly meeting 7-9 p.m.  Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville.  Dan Forest, candidate for lieutenant governor of North Carolina, will speak, along with Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby and
Iredell Co. District Court Judge Julia Lynn Gullet.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

Davidson College reunions, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Davidson College – 2012 Davidson College reunions begin, with events around campus for different classes. Continues through Sunday. Details on Davidson.edu

Toddler story time 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.

Stroke support group 1:30-3 p.m., South Iredell Senior Center, 202 N. Church St., Mooresville – Lake Norman Regional Medical Center hosts a Stroke Support Group that meets on the first Thursday of every month. Free, open to everyone, provides education and support to stroke victims and their families. Registration not required. For more information, call Mitzie McCurdy, Director of Community Outreach, at 704-660-4859.

Bob McKillop at Flatiron 7-10 p.m., Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse, 215 S. Main St., Davidson – Celebrity Bartender night at Flatiron Kitchen, with guest bartender Bob McKillop, Davidson College basketball coach. Proceeds benefit Ada Jenkins Center, the regional community services center on Davidson’s west side.

“Car Craze” comedy play 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., off U.S. 21/Statesville Road, Cornelius – Warehouse PAC presents its 2nd annual comedy play festival, May 31 – June 9, with shows Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m. Seven short plays, directed by Marla Brown and Della Freedman. Tickets – $20 Seniors/Students/Groups – $15 Reservations: tickets@warehousepac.com or 704-619-0429. More info: http://www.warehousepac.com/Site/Productions.html

Covering Carolina

Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson. Live music Covering Carolina, featuring members of Mooresville-based Matter of Fact. Playing covers from Eagles to Zac Brown to Tom Petty to Collective Soul. Free. Information: 704-895-9090 or visit www.summitcoffee.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

Davidson College reunions, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Davidson College – 2012 Davidson College reunions, with events around campus for different classes. Continues through Sunday. Details on Davidson.edu

American history series at Cornelius library 10 a.m., Cornelius Public Library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Join Librarian Rosanna Losee for a special look at the history and culture of 20th-Century decades in America. Her 3-part presentation series will look at politics, science, technology, culture, arts and literature through the century. Register: 704-416-3800. See our story.

Preschool story time at Davidson library 10:15 a.m. Davidson Public Library 119 S. Main St. – 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. For more information, call 704-416-4000 or go to the library web page.

Toddler story time at Davidson library 11:00 a.m. Davidson Public Library 119 S. Main St. 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. For more information, call 704-416-4000 or go to the library web page.

Memorial Luncheon Noon. Congregation House at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. – Memorial luncheon for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The cost is $15 per person. For more information contact Lisa Muse at 704-904-9468.

Exhibit opening 6-8 p.m., Jerald Melberg Gallery, 625 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte – Opening reception for “Collage: An Invitational Exhibition,” with works by artists Felicia van Bork and Thornton Dial. Exhibit runs June 9-Aug. 25. www.jeraldmelberg.com.

Mooresville Artist Guild opening, 6-8 p.m., Mooresville Artist Guild Depot, 103 W. Center Ave., downtown Mooresville – Opening reception for the exhibit “Recycled Couture,” with artists Shelly Zulli, Nell Landers, Flavia Lovatelli, and Christopher McIntosh, and for an exhibit of artwork by Carol Whitmore-Herring’s Trintykeep students. Both exhibits on display through June 30.
Party on the porch 6:30-9 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music on the front porch (weather permitting) every Friday. This week: Clyde Derberry. Info: 704-987-5111 or www.campaniacafe.com

Party on the porch 6:30-9 p.m., Campania Cafe, 416 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music on the front porch (weather permitting) every Friday. This week: Clyde Derberry. Info: 704-987-5111 or www.campaniacafe.com

Special needs bingo night 7-8:30 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Huntersville and Cornelius parks and rec continue their series of monthly recreational programs for adults with special needs. Those 16 and older are invited to Bingo Night. Come hang out with friends, snack on popcorn, and win a prize. Register online at www.cornelius.org/PARC by Wednesday, June 6. For more information, contact Trina Roeder, Special Needs Programs Coordinator for Cornelius and Huntersville, at 704-892-6031 ext. 162 or email troeder@cornelius.org.

“Car Craze” comedy plays 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., off U.S. 21/Statesville Road, Cornelius – Warehouse PAC presents its 2nd annual comedy play festival, May 31 – June 9, with shows Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m. Seven short plays, directed by Marla Brown and Della Freedman. Tickets – $20 Seniors/Students/Groups – $15 Reservations: tickets@warehousepac.com or 704-619-0429. More info: http://www.warehousepac.com/Site/Productions.html

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

Pick Your Poison 5K/10K races, 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. 10K, 8:05 a.m. 5K, at Abersham Park, off Grey and Shearers roads, Davidson – Pick your Poison 5K and 10K races. The event is part of the Running for Our Communities series, races that also raise money to support community services. Register: http://davidsontiming.com/2012/04/pick-your-poison-5k-and-10k/

Davidson College reunions, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Davidson College – 2012 Davidson College reunions, with events around campus for different classes. Continues through Sunday. Details on Davidson.edu

Davidson Presbyterian Church breakfast 7-11 a.m., Davidson Presbyterian Church, 116 Depot St., Davidson – The church will host another in its series of fundraising church breakfasts and dinners. Menu includes includes eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, grits, toast, orange juice and coffee. $7 for adults, $5 for children 6 under. The church is a block off Main Street, Davidson. For more information or to call in orders, call 704-892-4313. dpcus.org (Next event: Aug. 10 breakfast) NOTE: This breakfast has been canceled

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.

Gold panning contest Noon. Reed Gold Mine, Midland.  – Competition for novices and gold panning experts alike. The 2012 Pan-O-Lympics will feature a variety of games for kids and adults  including a pan toss, a mucking contest and a miners scavenger hunt. Games are free, but donations are requested. Register until 11:45 a.m. Entry forms are available in the visitor center. Proceeds benefit the Reed Expansion Committee, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site. For more information, visit www.nchistoricsites.org/reed or contact the site at 704-721-GOLD (4653).

Hough High graduation 12:30 p.m. June 9, 2012, Dale F. Halton Arena, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte. – Hough High will hold graduation for its first senior class.

Spencer Barnes and James Shaul have organized their 2nd annual Finale end-of-school festival on the Village Green in Davidson Saturday.

Kids’ Finale Festival on the Green, 5-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Kids! Celebrate the end of the school year at the 2nd annual Finale festival, with live music from the Birdsnest, pizza, ice cream, prizes and fun. Admission $2, game tickets eight for $1 (each game 2-3 tickets). All profits go to Cornelius Animal Shelter. Organized by Davidson residents Spencer Barnes and James Shaul, sixth graders at Bailey Middle School.

“Car Craze” comedy plays 8 p.m., Warehouse Performing Arts Center, 9216-A Westmoreland Rd., off U.S. 21/Statesville Road, Cornelius – Warehouse PAC presents its 2nd annual comedy play festival, May 31 – June 9, with shows Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 3, 2 p.m. Seven short plays, directed by Marla Brown and Della Freedman. Tickets – $20 Seniors/Students/Groups – $15 Reservations: tickets@warehousepac.com or 704-619-0429. More info: http://www.warehousepac.com/Site/Productions.html

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

Davidson College reunions, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Davidson College – 2012 Davidson College reunions, with events around campus for different classes. Continues through Sunday. Details on Davidson.edu

Concert on the Green 6-8 p.m., Davidson Village Green, Main Street and Concord Road, Davidson – Concert on the Green with Band of Oz (beach music). Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic. Free. ConcertsontheGreen.com