NEWS
Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: September 1 – 7
Ben & Jerry’s BIG 30th Anniversary party is Wednesday, Sep. 6.
Friday – September 1
Field Hockey Hosts Queens
Sep 1 @ 7:00 p.m.
Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field
Volleyball Hosts Queens
Sep 1 @ 7:00 p.m.
Belk Arena
Music at Summit: Mike Strauss Trio
Sep 1 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Saturday – September 2
Davidson Farmers Market – Prime Market
Sep 2 @ 9:00 a.m.
Parking lots beside and behind Summit
Big Sale at Davidson Provision Company
Sep 2 @ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Behind the store
Town of Davidson: Watercraft Rentals
Sep 2 @ 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.
Volleyball Hosts Northern Illinois
Sep 2 @ 12:00 p.m.
Belk Arena
Concerts @ The Circles – 80z Nation
Sep 2 @ 5:00 p.m.
Jetton Street – in front of Clean Juice
Acoustic music begins at 5:00 p.m., and the headliner takes the stage at 7:00 p.m.
Volleyball Hosts UNC Wilmington
Sep 2 @ 6:00 p.m.
Belk Arena
Music at Summit: Rick Spreitzer & The Antique Babies
Sep 2 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Summit stage
Sunday – September 3
Nothing on our calendar at time of publication.
All college sports events are away.
Monday – September 4
Labor Day – All Town Offices Closed
Tuesday – September 5
Rotary Club of Davidson
Sep 5 @ 12:00 p.m.
North Harbor Club
Guest speaker – David Critchlow
Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club
Sep 5 @ 2 – 3:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm for The In-Person Davidson Branch Book Club! This month we will be discussing Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler.
From the Library Journal: “A self-employed tech expert and superintendent of his Baltimore apartment building, Micah Mortimer never, ever looks for a change in routine. But when the woman in his life faces eviction and a teenager shows up on his doorstep claiming to be his son, Micah has got to adjust.”
Wednesday – September 6
Davidson Branch Library: AARP Presents Understanding Your Social Security Benefits
Sep 6 @ 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the difference between full, early, and delayed benefits are? Join AARP’s free Social Security workshop. The Social Security workshop focuses on building an understanding of the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. You will discover what Social Security is and you will also learn how to secure your benefits, as well as the future of Social Security. Build confidence in making a decision that is right for you!
Ben & Jerry’s (Davidson) 30th Anniversary Party
Sep 6 @ 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
202 S. Main Street
30 years ago, Phyllis Schultz opened the Davidson Ben & Jerry’s, and the rest is history! Jerry Greenfield, of Ben & Jerry’s fame, will be here to help celebrate. He will meet with fans, sign tee shirts, take photos, and answer questions. Jan Blodgett, retired Davidson College Archivist, Main Street Books book seller, and longtime resident of Davidson will be on hand with 30 years of History of the Town of Davidson. Come early for Town trivia, prizes, and great conversation. Also performing an Original Song created just for Jerry’s visit will be Dave Scott Crowe.
Men’s Soccer Hosts Averett
Sep 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Stadium
Trivia Night at Summit
Sep 6 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Summit Coffee
Thursday – September 7
Davidson Branch Library: Technology Tutors 1-on-1
Sep 7 @ 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.
Women’s Soccer Hosts Winthrop
Sep 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Stadium