NEWS
Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: May 12 – 18
The view from the lecturn early on a Sunday morning prior to a previous Davidson commencement.
Friday – May 12
Baseball vs. Saint Louis
May 12 @ 1:00 p.m.
Wilson Field
Music at Summit: Mike Strauss Trio
May 12 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Saturday – May 13
Town of Davidson: Watercraft Rentals
May 13 @ All Day
Lake Davidson Nature Preserve 750 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 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.
Davidson College – Senior Goodbye Song
May 13 @ 1:00 p.m.
Sloan Music Center – Tyler-Tallman Hall
Baseball vs. Saint Louis Doubleheader
May 13 @ 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Wilson Field
Davidson College – Baccalaureate Service
May 13 @ 4:30 p.m.
Belk Arena – Baker Sports Complex
Second Saturdays at the Square Concert – Chunky Daddy
May 13 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
402 S. Main Street – in front of Crazy Pig
Join us this Saturday, May 13, for our Second Saturdays at the Square concert. Summer concert information at www.concertsonthegreen.com.
Music at Summit: Songwriter Showcase
May 13 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Sunday – May 14 – Davidson Class of 2023 Day in Davidson
Davidson College – 186th Commencement
May 14 @ 10:00 a.m.
Campus Lawn
More than 500 members of the Class of 2023 will receive Bachelor of Arts or Science degrees at Davidson’s 186th Commencement.
Note: in the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in Belk Arena and tickets will be required.
Concerts on The Green – Shelley Ruffin Band
May 14 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Town Green
Monday – May 15
Davidson Branch Library Family Storytime (Indoor)
May 15 @ 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 15 @ 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.
Veterans Monument Task Force
May 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 251 South Street
Tuesday – May 16
Rotary Club Meeting
May 16 @ 12:00 p.m.
North Harbor Club – Speaker TBD
Davidson Branch Library : Paws to Read (3 Sessions)
May 16 @ 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!
Livability Board
May 16 @ 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 251 South Street
Wednesday – May 17
Design Review Board & Historic Preservation Commission
May 17 @ 5:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 251 South Street
Trivia Night at Summit
May 17 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Summit Coffee
Thursday – May 18
Davidson Branch Library Baby Storytime
May 18 @ 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: Mini Makers Preschool
May 18 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Are you ready to be a mini maker? Join our mini makers STREAM program just for preschoolers! Listen to stories and extend learning through a variety of hands-on activities relating to our featured book or theme! This month our theme will be a ON THE FARM! This program focuses on STREAM – Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math. Registration is required and this program is for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years.
Davidson Branch Library: Technology Tutors 1-on-1
May 18 @ 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.
Davidson Branch Library: Teen Advisory Council
May 18 @ 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Interested in sharing your ideas, working with peers, and earning community service hours? Teens will work collaboratively on projects and services that will improve how teens use and engage with the Library.