NEWS

Friday – August 16

Davidson Wildcats: FanFest

Aug 16 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Davidson College Stadium

 

Music at Summit: TBD

Aug 16 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee

 

Saturday – August 17

Davidson Farmers Market 

Aug 17 @ 9:00 a.m.

Downtown Davidson – behind Summit, between Main Street and Jackson Street

 

Romance Bookstore Day

Aug 17 @ 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Main Street Books

We love romance novels here at Main Street Books. On August 17th we celebrate this special genre with Romance Bookstore Day! This day is designed to give independent bookstores an opportunity to celebrate Romance fiction—its books, readers, and writers—and to strengthen the relationships between bookstores and the Romance community. All day long on August 17 at Main Street Books, we’ll have lots of ways to join in on the fun.

 

Watercraft Rentals

Aug 17 @ 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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. Watercraft will be available on Saturdays from 2- 5 p.m. Register to reserve your watercraft of choice. Please arrive between 2 and 2:30 p.m. and boats must be ported by 5 p.m.

 

Concerts at the Circles: Krystal King

Aug 17 @ 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Jetton Street – in front of Clean Juice

 

Men’s Soccer Hosts Wofford College

Aug 17 @ 5:00 p.m.

Alumni Stadium

 

Davidson Film Club: “Perfect Days”

Aug 17 @ 7:00 p.m.

Armour Street Theatre

 

Sunday – August 18

No items on our calendar at time of publication.

 

Monday – August 19

Davidson Branch Library: Baby Storytime

Aug 19 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson library staff. Please check in with library staff beginning at 9:00 am on the day of the Storytime – the first 12 babies and their caregivers are able to attend. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes.

 

Davidson Branch Library: Family Storytime

Aug 19 @ 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.

 

Tuesday – August 20

Rotary Club of Davidson

Aug 20 @ 12:00 p.m.

North Harbor Club – 100 North Harbor Place

 

Field Hockey Hosts Belmont Abbey

Aug 20 @ 6:00 p.m.

Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field

 

Livability Board Meeting

Aug 20 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Hall and Community Center

 

Wednesday – August 21

Davidson College First-Year Student & Family Orientation

Aug 21 @ 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Davidson College Campus

Note: Davidson residents will see increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

 

Design Review Board and Historic Preservation Commission

Aug 21 @ 5:30 p.m.

Town Hall and Community Center

 

Open Mic at Summit

Aug 21 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee

 

Thursday – August 22

Davidson College First-Year Student & Family Orientation

Aug 22 @ 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Davidson College Campus

Note: Davidson residents will see increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

 

Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read

Aug 22 @ 3:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join fellow yarn and textile enthusiasts to share inspiration, ideas, and stories from our experiences as knitters, crocheters, and crafters. This program is not led by an instructor–it’s a social circle for sharing, building understanding and community. Meet up with other knitters or crocheters for self-directed projects in yarn and thread. Bring your own project to work on–no supplies are provided. While you’re here, check out our many crafting books with knitting and crocheting projects to try. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

 

Davidson Branch Library: Technology Tutors: 1-on-1 Support Session

Aug 22 @ 3:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Sign up for a 1-hour individual session with a library staff member to get tech help with computer basics, job help assistance, Microsoft Office, Internet, email, or other topics. This in-person program will take place indoors at the Davidson library.

 

Davidson Branch Library: Teen Advisory Council

Aug 22 @ 6:00 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. Come hang out with us for crafts, snacks, and service! This program will be provided by Davidson library staff and is recommended for teens ages 12 to 18. The Teen Advisory Council meets monthly to discuss how teens can be more involved at the Library and help their community. Have your voice heard and help us to make the Library a better place for teens!

 

Trivia Night at Summit

Aug 22 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee