NEWS
Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
The community ceremony to honor retiring Police Chief Penny Dunn is Monday afternoon.
Friday – January 27
January 27 is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD). Since 2005, the UN and its member states have held commemoration ceremonies to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism.
Spin with Us – Hearts on Fiber
Jan. 27 @ 3:00 p.m.
208 South Main Street
We love spinning! We also love the company while spinning. So let’s make a group. Bring your spinning wheel, or drop spindle, or whatever you have to spin with and join us. It’s free, it’s relaxing, and it’s a great way to end your week! We welcome spinners of all experience levels and are enthusiastic about refining our technique together! This event is free and occurs every Friday and is usually outside the weather permitting.
Music at Summit: Rusty Knox and Jim Ashton
Jan. 27 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Men’s Basketball vs. Saint Louis
Jan. 27 @ 7:00 p.m.
John Belk Arena
Davidson Community Players – The Connie Company
Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR
Jan. 27 @ 7:00 p.m.
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Alan Mencken and Jack Feldman
Recommended for ALL ages
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
Saturday – January 28
Celebrating 5 Years of Unity in Community
Jan. 28 @ 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
DCPC Congregation House – 218 Concord Road
Learn UiC’s history, celebrate our accomplishments and help us live into our dream of racial equity in North Mecklenburg – and beyond! Please invite friends and family. Unity in Community continues to champion racial causes throughout North Mecklenburg through activities such as voter registration and education, and Get Out The Vote activities; through rallies aimed at calling out racial injustice, including Stop The Hate and Take Down the Confederate Monument; and through our support for the advancement of revitalization efforts and efforts to stop gentrification and displacement in our local African American neighborhoods, including Smithville, Pottstown and Davidson West. Together, we continue to grow in our understanding of racial issues as we study and learn through small group and large group events and activities. Come and join us, we are nonpartisan and open to all who share our mission.
Davidson Community Players – The Connie Company
Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR
Jan. 28 @ 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Alan Mencken and Jack Feldman
Recommended for ALL ages
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
Women’s and Men’s Swimming vs. VMI
Jan. 28 @ 1:00 p.m.
Cannon Pool – Baker Sports Complex
Women’s Tennis vs. Appalachian State
Jan. 28 @ 1:00 p.m.
Tennis Courts – (TBD Indoor or Out)
Music at Summit: Esther and the Exiles
Jan. 21 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Sunday – January 29
Davidson Community Players – The Connie Company
Presents Disney’s Newsies, JR
Jan. 29 @ 1:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics by Alan Mencken and Jack Feldman
Recommended for ALL ages
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
Monday – January 30
Davidson Branch Library Family Story Time (Indoor)
Jan. 30 @ 9:30 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Please note: register the number of people attending. Include all children and parents/caregivers. Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This program will take place indoors in the Community Meeting Room at Davidson Branch Library. Registration for this program is limited to 25 participants. Please register all people attending storytime.
Davidson Branch Library Family Story Time (Outdoor)
Jan. 30 @ 10:30 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Please note the time change to 10:30am.
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This program will take place outdoors on the Green at Davidson Branch Library, in front of the library. Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on and maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance from other families. In adherence with current library policy, face coverings are recommended for unvaccinated individuals.
[Inclement weather note: In the case of inclement weather and/or below 40 degrees, we will cancel the outdoor program. A decision to cancel will be announced via email the morning of the event.] Registration for this program is limited to 30 families. Please register one contact person for your entire family.
Community Reception for Police Chief Penny Dunn
Jan. 30 @ 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
DCPC Congregation House – 218 Concord Road
Planning Board Meeting
Jan. 30 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Old Town Hall – 216 S. Main Street
Tuesday – January 31
Men’s Basketball vs. VCU
Jan. 31 @ 7:00 p.m.
John Belk Arena
Wednesday – February 1
Secret Society of Crafters – Hearts on Fiber
Feb. 1 @ 10:00 a.m.
208 South Main Street
Crafting is more fun with other people, which is why we created the “Secret” Society of Crafters. The title says “secret,” but we’re a not-so-secret, not-so-exclusive group who meets to stitch, craft, crochet, knit, sit and talk. We may or may not talk about knitting, yarn bombing, hand dying, or the latest stitch. We may even talk about world domination. You won’t know unless you come. Connect with crafters in the area, find the motivation to pick up that project again, and benefit from the wisdom of a passionate crafting group. The “Secret” Society of Crafters meets outside the store every Wednesday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. weather permitting. We hope to see you there!
Trivia Night at Summit
Feb. 1 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Summit back porch
Thursday – February 2
Davidson Branch Library Baby Storytime
Feb. 2 @ 9:30 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
This program will be provided by Davidson Branch library staff. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This program is for babies ages 0 to 18 months. Registration for this program is limited to 10 babies with caregivers. Please register one contact person.
Davidson Branch Library – Technology Tutors: 1-on-1 Support Session
Feb. 2 @ 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Sign up for a 30-minute individual session with a library staff member to get help with e-resources, downloading e-books, computer basics, job help assistance, Microsoft Office, Internet, email, or other topics. This is an in-person program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch library. In adherence with current library policy, face coverings are required for both participants and staff. Technology Tutor sessions will take place out on the library floor and will utilize additional safety measures including limiting touching of devices, plexiglass dividers, and regular cleaning of any high touch surfaces.