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Davidson Volleyball will be hosting the Wildcat Classic this weekend in Belk Arena. Elon, Coastal Carolina, and Delaware State are in town for the competition.

Friday – September 5

Davidson Branch Library:  Puzzle and Game Swap

Sept 5 @ 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Join us at the Davidson Branch for our Puzzle and Game Swap! Have you completed the same puzzles more than once? Are you tired of playing the same board or card games? Ready for some new ones? Bring your gently used puzzles and games leave with new ones. Don't want to bring a puzzle or game home? Then stay and play with our puzzles and games. Puzzlers of all ages welcome! Any puzzles and games left at the end of the swap will be considered property of the Davidson Branch Library.

 Wildcat Classic Volleyball Tournament

Coastal Carolina vs. Delaware State

Sept 5 @ 4:00 p.m.

John Belk Arena

First Friday

Sept 5 @ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Main Street Businesses

Field Hockey vs. Wake Forest

Sept 5 @ 6:00

Carol Grotnes Belk Turf Field

Wildcat Classic Volleyball Tournament

Davidson vs. Elon

Sept 5 @ 7:00 p.m.

John Belk Arena

Music at Summit: Mike Strauss Trio

Sept 5 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Saturday – September 6

Davidson Farmers Market

Sept 6 @ 9:00 a.m.

Downtown – Behind Summit and Ben & Jerry’s

Fall Festival at the Rumor Mill Market

Sept 6 @ 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rumor Mill Market on Depot Street

Showcasing local artisans and autumn crafts.

Wildcat Classic Volleyball Tournament

Coastal Carolina vs. Elon

Sept 6 @ 10:00 a.m.

John Belk Arena

Wildcat Classic Volleyball Tournament

Davidson vs. Delaware State

Sept 6 @ 12:00 p.m.

John Belk Arena

Davidson Branch Library:  Mahjong Beginner Open Play

Sept 6 @ 2:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Mahjong Beginner Open Play is a program where adults can play Mahjong at the beginner level. This means you know how to play but need to practice. At this time, this is a drop-in and play session for beginners, no formal instruction will be provided. It is, however, a safe space to practice playing with people who are also in the beginning stages. The tiles, mats, and cards are all provided in this session. Just bring yourself 🙂 American Mahjong is a tile game stamped with Chinese symbols. Four players play the game at a time. The goal of the game is to be the first to match your tiles to a specific set from a scorecard by picking and discarding. Mahjong is a fun game to play, but also it has many cognitive benefits. It is known to help dementia, aid concentration and memorization abilities. Come practice this inherently social game, and enjoy mental and social benefits!

Wildcat Classic Volleyball Tournament

Delaware State vs. Elon

Sept 6 @ 3:00 p.m.

John Belk Arena

Wildcat Classic Volleyball Tournament

Davidson vs. Coastal Carolina

Sept 6 @ 6:00 p.m.

John Belk Arena

Music at Summit: Billy Jones & The Pocket

Sept 6 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Summit Coffee Stage

Sunday – September 7

Summit: Sunday RunDay with Queen City Mother Runners

Sept 7 @ 9:00 a.m.

Summit Coffee

Women’s Soccer vs. Furman

Sept 7 @ 2:00 p.m.

Alumni Soccer Stadium

North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Concert

Sept 7 @ 3:00 p.m.

Davidson College Presbyterian Church – main sanctuary

Monday – September 8

Davidson Branch Library:  Baby Storytime

Sept 8 @ 9:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This group is majorly lapsit program for babies from birth to 18 months. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Only the first 12 babies will be accepted. Please collect a ticket at the front desk upon arrival.

Davidson Branch Library:  Family Storytime (Outdoor)

Sept 8 @ 10:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Bring your whole family out to 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 storytime will take place outdoors in front of the Davidson Library. [Inclement weather note: In the case of inclement weather, please check the website to confirm a cancellation.]

Tuesday – September 9

Davidson Branch Library:  Creating with Books - Pirates

Sept 9 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Listen to stories and extend learning through hands-on activities. Join us to celebrrrrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! We will listen to fun stories about pirates, find out your pirate name, and make a pirate craft! Ages 5-8. Supplies are limited. When registering, please register the number of children who will be participating in the craft!

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Sept 2 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Paws to Read volunteers!
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog.
The length of sessions will be around 10 minutes. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.

Town Board Meeting

Sept 9 @ 6:00 p.m.

Davidson Town Hall and Community Center

Davidson Branch Library: French Conversation Club

Sept 9 @ 6:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Practice your French speaking and listening skills in a relaxed group environment. No lectures, just conversation! We will talk about various topics, including art, civilization, culture, sports, sociology, nature, and talk about the many aspects of daily life in France and other French-speaking countries. It will be a time of sharing ideas, dreams, past experiences, and much more. There will usually be a light preparation at home such as reading a short newspaper or magazine article, watching a you-tube video, etc. as a starting point for our discussion. We will also have plenty of time for informal and spontaneous conversation. Requirements: 16 years old or older, French fluency at an intermediate or advanced level.

Wednesday – September 10

Davidson Branch Library: Mock Interview for Teens

Sept 10 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Interviewing for the first time can be intimidating! Take the pressure off by participating in a live 1-on-1 interview with a friendly library staff member. You will get the experience of a real interview, while also receiving feedback and learning best practices for preparing and delivering a strong interview. Get a step ahead and register today! This program will be provided by Davidson Library staff and is recommended for teens ages 12-18. More Info about College & Career Connections: Designed for teens ages 12 to 18, our College & Career Connections suite includes free programs and workshops offered by community experts and organizations such as the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and the Princeton Review. Topics range from resources to pay for college, admissions essays, test prep, and online practice tests. We offer My Next Step programs led by Library staff that allow you to get personalized assistance in creating Your Road Map to Success. The Library also offers volunteer opportunities through our year-round VolunTeen initiative at all of our branch locations, in addition to virtual volunteering. You can also earn community service hours at select programs. There's also an array of Library materials, online resources, two podcast series, and support just for you. So, be sure to take the Library along with you on your college and career journey!

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Sept 10 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Paws to Read volunteers!
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog.
The length of sessions will be around 10 minutes. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.

Gallery Reception: Group Faculty Exhibition

Sept 10 @ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

VAC Atrium and Lawn

Join us to celebrate recent work by studio art faculty, Joelle Dietrick, Luis Sahagun, Katie St. Clair, and Tyler Starr.

Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club – Evening Edition

Sept 10 @ 7:00 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 Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

From the publisher: "Gail Baines is long divorced from her husband, Max, and not especially close to her grown daughter, Debbie. Today is the day before Debbie's wedding. To start, Gail loses her job--or quits, depending who you ask. Then, Max arrives unannounced on Gail's doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay and without even a suit in which to walk their daughter down the aisle. But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband-to-be. It will not only throw the wedding itself into question but also send Gail back into her past and how her own relationship fell apart. Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers"

Thursday – September 11

Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read

Sept 11 @ 4:00 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. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.

Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read

Sept 11 @ 4:00 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

This program will be provided by Davidson Paws to Read volunteers!
Boost your reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a volunteer therapy dog.
The length of sessions will be around 10 minutes. This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.

Davidson Branch Library: Learn, Connect, Play – Video Gaming

Sept 11 @ 4:30 p.m.

Davidson Branch Library

Grab your friends and come play our MarioKart and Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch and have some fun while developing literacy, critical thinking and teamwork skills. Snacks and light refreshments are provided. This program is for ages 12-18. Gamers are expected to abide by the Gaming Code of Conduct.

Main Street Books Presents: Aarushi Bhandari: Attention and Alienation

Sept 11 @ 7:00 p.m.

Main Street Books

The worldwide spread of the internet has revolutionized communication at a harrowing cost: the relentless commodification of attention. Algorithm-driven capitalism extracts profit from not only physical bodies but also the emotional and creative labor of internet users. This economic system alienates us from our inmost selves and gives us only a gnawing longing that cannot be satiated—a spiraling collective mental health crisis. The exchange is deeply unequal: we pay attention and receive alienation.

Aarushi Bhandari offers a new way to understand the political economy of attention, combining quantitative analysis and personal narrative to critique the role of information and communications technologies in global society. Ranging across levels, from international development policy to online social movements through individual internet users, she examines how these technologies have fostered a host of unequal exchanges.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Aarushi Bhandari is an assistant professor of sociology at Davidson College.