The next "Chronicles of Narnia" film opens at Our Town Cinemas.

By KARYN JESTER
DavidsonNews.net

We made it through the holidays. Hope you have some energy left for the events this weekend. At a planning workshop Thursday, you’ll have a chance to offer your opinion on the proposed Davidson Retirement Residence, off I-77 Exit 30.  Thursday is also the last day of Davidson Community Player’s auditions for the play “Masterpiece.”

Summit Coffee has three nights of live local music lined up: Rusty Knox Band Thursday, Private Life of David Reed Friday and Sandcrawler Saturday. Take a bicycle ride on Saturday morning during the Polar Bear Ride through the north Mecklenburg/Lake Norman area. And there’s a free workshop on Saturday at the Coleman residence on chicken-raising and how to build your own chicken tractor.

These events and more below, or in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also at right on this page, see our movie showtimes listings for Our Town Cinemas, where “Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader” opens Friday.

THURSDAY, JAN. 6

Planning workshop for Pinnacle site, 1 p.m., Davidson Town Hall, 216 S. Main St. – The second day of events to discuss proposed Davidson Retirement Residence. Call 503-399-1090 or email dan@lenitygroup.com for more information. You may also call Ben McCrary at 704-892-7592. Schedule on the town of Davidson website. See also DavidsonNews.net‘s Dec. 27 news article, “4-story retirement residence planned off Exit 30.”

Girls’ basketball, 6 p.m., Community School of Davidson, 404 Armour St. – Pine Lake Prep plays Community School of Davidson in a varsity girls high school basketball game. Visit the Pine Lake Prep athletics page for more information.

Charlotte Writer’s Club North, 7 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Main Street and Concord Road – Novelist Garret Freymann-Weyr will be the guest speaker at the January meeting. She has written six novels and has a picture book titled “French Ducks in Venice” on its way. See our preview article, “Freymann-Weyr to speak at writers club Thursday.” Info: www.charlottewritersclub.org.

“Masterpiece” Auditions, 7-9 p.m., Armour Street Theater, 307 Armour St. – Davidson Community Players’ second day of open auditions for the February production of M.Z. Ribalow’s new play “Masterpiece.” See Davidsonnews.net’s Jan. 3 article, “Players hold audition this week for ‘Masterpiece'” for more information.

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

FRIDAY, JAN. 7

Middle School Madness night, 8 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, Cornelius – Middle School Madness is a safe place for teens grades 6-8 to hang out and have fun.  Parents can drop their children off at the front entrance starting at 8 p.m. The evening of fun, overseen by YMCA staff, includes ice cream and pizza. Open to all. Info: 704-716-4400 or Lake Norman Y website.

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A 30-minute story time that includes books, flannel board stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Toddler Storytime, 11 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – A storytime for children 12 months – 35 months that consists of books, flannelboard stories and musical activities. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Live music at Summit Coffee 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St. – Live music: The Private Life of David Reed. Info: 704-895-9090.

SATURDAY, JAN. 8

Polar Bear Ride, Annual bicycle ride through the north Mecklenburg/Lake Norman area sponsored by Rocky River Road Club. Registration for both rides starts at 8:30 a.m. The 100k ride starts at 10 a.m. and the 50k ride starts at 10:15 a.m. Cost is $20 if pre-registered or $25 on the day of the ride. Minors ride free with a parent. Registration, waiver, route sheets and directions to the ride are available at the club website, www.RockyRiverRoadClub.org. See also our preview article on our Health & Fitness page: “Hit the road for Polar Bear Ride on Jan. 8.”

World of Wonder nature activity, 9 a.m. to noon, Davidson Farmer’s Market, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – WOW booth at the Davidson Farmer’s Market: snake and/or frog activity in anticipation of a visit with Davidson College’s Herpetology staff and animals. For more information or to register, visit the DLC website, davidsonlands.org.

Davidson Farmers Market Tailgate Market, 9 a.m. to noon, downtown Davidson next to Town Hall – Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. 2nd & 4th Saturdays. For more information: www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org. DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be a sponsor of the Davidson Farmers Market.

Paws to Read, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Read to a certified therapy dog. For elementary and preschool ages. Call 704-416-4000 or visit www.cmlibrary.org for more information.

Sensory Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Davidson public library, 119 S. Main St. – Storytime designed for children with autism, Down syndrome, sensory-processing disorder/language-delays and for children with disabilities. Info and registration, contact Beverly at 704-416-4000. www.cmlibrary.org.

How to raise chickens, 3-5 p.m., Coleman residence, 740 Virginia Rd. – See Jennifer and Greg Coleman’s current set-up for their “town chickens” and learn to make your own backyard chicken tractor. Free and open to the public. RSVP at 704-706-2373 or gregfro@gmail.com. Also see Davidsonnews.net’s Jan. 5 Food & Dining page article about the workshop, “Thinking about chickens? They’ll show you how.”

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

SUNDAY, JAN. 9

Flapjack Fundraiser, fellowship Hall after worship services, Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 Main St. – A pancake breakfast courtesy of The Counseling Center Committee and the Staff. Donations accepted at the door to benefit “The Client Scholarship Fund” that provides counseling for those in need. http://davidsonumc.org/

Gospel of Mark Study, 9:45 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church room 118, Main Street and Concord Road – A study and discussion of the Gospel of Mark, led by Dr. Robert J. Manning, professor emeritus of physics and humanities at Davidson College. Info: www.dcpc.org

Poetic Images of Faith, 9:45 a.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church Congregation House, Main Street and Concord Road – Led by Dr. Karl Plank, Professor of Religion at Davidson College. This is a study of selected poems of Rowan Williams, Thomas Merton, Fred Chappell, and Mary Oliver. It focuses on poetry’s power to express and shape religious conviction. Info: www.dcpc.org

Pine Lake Prep Open House, 2-4 p.m., Pine Lake Prep, 104 Yellow Wood Circle, Mooresville – An opportunity for prospective students and their families to tour the school and meet the staff. www.pinelakeprep.org

HAVE NEWS?

Send listings and announcements of community events to Karyn Jester at listings@davidsonnews.net.