NEWS
Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: January 16 – 22
Mr. Michael Connor was the Master of Ceremonies of the Town's Dr. MLK Jr. Ceremony in 2024. He also performed a poignant performance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. (News of Davidson photo)
Friday – January 16
Memorial Service for Dr. Cole Barton
Jan 16 @ 1:00 p.m.
Duke Family Performance Hall
Dr. Cole Barton – Professor, Community Volunteer, Fly Fisherman, Music Lover, Beloved Husband, Father, and Nan-dad.
Dr. Barton, 79, of Davidson, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. His memorial service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Duke Family Performance Hall on the Davidson College campus.
Wrestling Dual Meet: Bucknell
Jan 16 @ 12:00 p.m.
Baker Sports Complex
Wrestling Dual Meet: North Dakota State
Jan 16 @ 2:30 p.m.
Baker Sports Complex
Music at Summit: TBD
Jan. 16 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Summit Coffee Stage
Saturday – January 17
Davidson Farmers Market – Winter Tailgate Market
Jan. 17 @ 9:00 a.m.
Downtown – Behind Summit and Ben & Jerry’s
Women’s and Men’s Swimming and Diving vs. William and Mary
Jan. 17 @ TBA
Baker Sports Complex – Charles A. Cannon Pool
Davidson Branch Library: Mahjong Intermediate Open Play
Jan. 17 @ 2:30 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Mahjong Intermediate Open Play is a program where adults can play Mahjong at the intermediate level. This means you know the rules and can play at a faster pace than a beginner. No formal instruction will be provided. Intermediate Mahjong will alternate Saturdays with Beginner Mahjong. You may attend both to see where you fit best! At this time, the library has 3 Mahjong sets. If you have a personal set and would like to bring it to use, we can accommodate up to 20 players in the room.
Sunday – January 18
Music @ St. Alban’s: Bach with Barbara
Jan. 18 @ 3:00 p.m.
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Plan B: Bach with Barbara! M@SA’s own Artistic Director, baroque cellist Barbara Krumdieck, is joined by musician friends Martie Perry, baroque violin and viola; soprano Sarah Lynch; and harpsichordist Todd Fickley for a program of favorites by J.S. Bach. The program includes solo cello works, arias for soprano voice, and a viola sonata with obbligato harpsichord.
Monday – January 19
Town of Davidson: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Ceremony
Jan. 19 @ 10:00 a.m.
Town Hall and Community Center Auditorium
Community members are invited to the 2026 Town of Davidson Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center Auditorium at 251 South Street. Program details and additional information will be sent through an official press release and updated on the Town website in the coming weeks. This year, we are honoring the King Center’s national theme: Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way.
Tuesday – January 20
Davidson Branch Library: The Writing Club (Cursive Handwriting)
Jan. 20 @ 4:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
You’ve mastered writing in print. Are you ready to learn cursive? Cursive writing is known to enhance fine motor skills, improves retention and comprehension, and helps improve spelling skills. Plus, it's fun! Join us for 5 once-a-week sessions to learn the basics of cursive writing! Since these sessions will build upon skills developed in the previous sessions, registrants are required to sign-up for all 5 sessions. Children must be able to write confidently in print before signing-up! Practice makes progress! Some practice sheets will be sent home to help practice!
Town Livability Board Meeting
Jan. 20 @ 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall and Community Center
Wednesday – January 21
Davidson Branch Library: Davidson Library Technology Help
Jan. 21 @ 4:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Free, one-on-one help with computers and technology. Bring your iPhone, iPad, laptop or other device. Improve your skills and confidence! These drop-in sessions will be led by volunteers from the Hough High Honors Computer Science Club.
Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read
Jan. 21 @ 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.
Men’s Basketball Hosts Fordham
Jan 21 @ 7:00 p.m.
John Belk Arena
Thursday – January 22
Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read
Jan. 22 @ 1:00 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 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. This program will take place indoors at the Davidson Branch Library.
Davidson Branch Library: Preteen Perler Bead Projects
Jan. 22 @ 1:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library
Join us for a DIY Perler Project at Davidson Branch Library just for ages 9-12 years. Design and create your own project with perler beads! Makerspace programming focuses on exploring new technology as well as project-based learning through designing, prototyping and building ideas from start to finish. Registration is required.
Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read
Jan. 22 @ 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.