NEWS
Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: May 5 – 11
Town Day 2023 will be held on Saturday, May 6
Friday – May 5
Baseball vs. VCU
May 5 @ 2:00 p.m.
Wilson Field
Charlotte’s Web – Davidson Community Players Connie Company
May 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Named “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” it’s the story about a famous spider. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web. It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. Buy tickets.
Music at Summit: Sunday Union
May 5 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Saturday – May 6 – TOWN DAY
Town of Davidson: Watercraft Rentals
May 6 @ All Day
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve750 Jetton Street
Come enjoy Lake Davidson on the watercraft of your choice: single or double kayak, paddle board or canoe! Meet our staff to rent your watercraft at the Nature Preserve behind Davidson Day School on Jetton Street and have fun on a self-guided paddling adventure. Register in advance to secure your watercraft of choice.
Davidson Branch Grand Book Sale
May 6 @ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Looking for great books at great prices? Want to find a way to support the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library? Then head on over to our special Grand Book Sale at the Davidson Branch on Saturday, May 6th from 9 am to 3 pm. We’ll have everything – kid’s books, books for teens, adult fiction, and non-fiction including cookbooks, design books, biographies – the works! Books and other products are donated by the community and range in quality from like new to gently used. All proceeds support the Library.
Davidson Farmers Market – Prime Market
May 6 @ 9:00 a.m.
Parking lots beside and behind Summit
Markets will be held weekly, now through this fall.
Town of Davidson: TOWN DAY
May 6 @ 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Town Green
Join us on the town green for Davidson’s annual Town Day: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.! In Celebration of Bike Month, the town will host the annual Lake Norman Bike Expo, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Town Day event. We encourage you to learn more about area bike and electric-bike shops, nonprofit advocacy groups, the town’s Vision Zero efforts, the Town of Cornelius’ “Heads Up” safety campaign, and our local greenways. Bring your bike and join a guided 10-mile community ride or 2-mile family bike ride. Details about the group rides and additional Bike Month events can be found here www.townofdavidson.org/bikemonth. Town Day Town Day was originally started as a day of service and fellowship and we will continue on with that tradition. Join us on the town green for activities, fellowship, and a time to support our local non-profits.
Charlotte’s Web – Davidson Community Players Connie Company
May 6 @ 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Named “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” it’s the story about a famous spider. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web. It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. Buy tickets.
Baseball vs. VCU
May 6 @ 1:00 p.m.
Wilson Field
Concerts @ The Circles: Gump Fiction
May 6 @ 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Jetton Ave – in front of Clean Juice
Join us this Saturday, May 6, for Concerts @ the Circles! Acoustic music begins at 5:00 pm, and then the headliner, Gump Fiction, takes the stage at 7:00 pm. All Concerts @ the Circles are in front of Clean Juice (605 Jetton Street). Summer concert information at www.concertsonthegreen.com.
Music at Summit: Paul Bradley Atkinson
May 6 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Sunday – May 7
Charlotte’s Web – Davidson Community Players Connie Company
May 7 @ 1:00 p.m.
Armour Street Theatre – 307 Armour Street
Named “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” it’s the story about a famous spider. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web. It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. Buy tickets.
Monday – May 8
Davidson Branch Library Family Storytime (Indoor)
May 8 @ 9:30 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
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 Storytime (Outdoor)
May 8 @ 10:30 a.m.
Davidson Branch Library
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. [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.
Tuesday – May 9
Rotary Club Meeting
May 9 @ 12:00 p.m.
North Harbor Club – Speaker TBD
Davidson Branch Library : Paws to Read (3 Sessions)
May 9 @ 4:00, 4:15, and 4:30 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
This program will be held in the children’s area of the Davidson Branch Library. Participants will be required to complete a form with reading interests prior to attending. Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Paws to Read will be returning to our branch on Tuesday afternoons. Register for a 20 minute reading session with one of our Paws to Read dogs Marshall, Maverick, SabaiDee and Trooper! We hope to read with you soon!
Town Board Work Session
May 9 @ 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 251 South Street
Wednesday – May 10
Davidson Scholars:
May 10 @ 1:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 251 South Street
Importance of International Experiences to a Liberal Arts Education: The Dean Rusk International Studies Program embodies Davidson’s belief that knowledge of other cultures and of the social, economic, political, and scientific forces that shape our world are integral to a liberal arts education. Presented by Dan Crocker, Director of the Davidson College Dean Rusk International Studies Program.
My Next Step for Teens 1:1s
May 10 @ 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Do you have questions about the Library, or not sure what it has to offer you? Register for this session to get your questions answered, and hear from a Teen Librarian (or Teen Library Associate) to hear all about what your Library has to offer teens. From tons of amazing programming options like gaming, STEAM, writing, arts, and community service, to incredible online resources like Tutor.com, there’s so much to choose from! You can also download eBooks, stream movies and music, listen to college and career podcasts, and the list goes on. Get a step ahead, and register today!
The Mysterious Secret Library Society: Kids Book Club
May 10 @ 4:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Are you between the ages of 8 and 12 years? Intrigued by mystery? Interested in joining The Mysterious Secret Library Society? Then register now! We meet monthly at the Davidson Public Library and explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities including math, science, games, and more! This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch library. Face coverings are strongly encouraged for both participants and staff. Indoor programs will be operating at a reduced attendance capacity and will include social distancing based on the library space. Registration is required and is limited to 12 participants. Some snacks will be provided.
Trivia Night at Summit
May 10 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Summit Coffee
Thursday – May 11
Davidson Branch Library Baby Storytime
May 11 @ 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: Knit, Chat, Read
May 11 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm for community conversation, help with a knitting project, and to learn about library resources. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.
Davidson Branch Library: Technology Tutors 1-on-1
May 11 @ 3:00 – 4:00 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.