NEWS
Ready, Set, This Week in Davidson: June 5 – 11
It's Reunion Weekend at Davidson College
Friday, June 5
Summit Coffee Basecamp: Live Music
June 5 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Featuring Mike Strauss Trio
Saturday, June 6
Davidson Farmers Market
June 6 @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Parking lots between and behind Summit Coffee and Ben & Jerry's
Main Street Books: Meet the Author: Andy Amendola: “ABCs of NASCAR Racing"
June 6 @ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join us at Main Street Books for a Meet the Author event with Andy Amendola, founder of Red Racer Books. Meet Andy and learn about this STEM-rich collection of children's books that feature NASCAR and Indy racing.
Special Screening of Flannery O’Connor’s “The Life You Save May Be Your Own”
June 6 @ 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sloan Music Center: Tyler-Tallman Hall
A 50th anniversary curated event with original cast and crew & live bluegrass from the soundtrack. Shot with Kodak B&W Super 8 mm film. Run-time 18 min 3 sec
Winner: FilmSouth Intercollegiate Competition, Converse College, 1976 - Robert F Doares, Davidson Class of 1976: Screenwriter, Photographer, Director, Editor
Davidson Branch Library: Mahjong Intermediate Open Play
June 6 @ 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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. Suitable for adults.
Concerts @ The Circles: Rob Cole Band (country / classic rock)
June 6 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Davidson's Concerts @ the Circles concert series take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month on Jetton Street near Clean Juice (605 D, Jetton St). An acoustic artist will perform from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with the headline artists (above) playing from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The entire block of Jetton Street will be closed from 12:00 p.m. (noon) - 10:00 p.m. on evenings when a concert is being held.
Sunday, June 7
No events on community calendars
Monday, June 8
Davidson Branch Library: Family Storytime (Outdoor)
June 8 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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, June 9
Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read
June 9 @ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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. Suitable for ages 5 – 12.
Town of Davidson: Board of Commissioners Meeting
June 9 @ 6:00 p.m.
Davidson Town Hall & Community Center Council Chamber
Davidson Branch Library: French Conversation Club: Intermediate & Advanced
June 9 @ 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Practice your French speaking and listening skills in a relaxed group environment. No lectures, just conversation! 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 YouTube video, etc. as a starting point for our discussion. We will also have plenty of time for informal and spontaneous conversation. Registration is preferred, but not required. Requirements: 16 years or older, French fluency at an intermediate or advanced level.
Main Street Books: Main Squeeze Romance Book Club
June 9 @ 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This month’s book is “Enemies to Lovers” by Alisha Rai. This is a hybrid book club that meets virtually and in person. The club meets virtually on Zoom most months, but meets in person once per quarter. To join the club: Please RSVP to the bookstore, then email Jen at jledwards620@gmail.com to receive updates for the Main Squeeze Book Club.
Wednesday, June 10
Davidson Branch Library: Interactive Art: Make & Take
June 10 @ 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Adults come make art! Join us for a series of art workshops exploring different mediums, including Collage, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Jewelry Design. All supplies included! The topic for this program is Clay Play. Participants will be using hand building techniques and textures to create a unique saucer to be used in a variety of ways. This is a FREE program.
Main Street Books: Main Street Stories: Storytime
June 10 @ 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Main Street Stories is our storytime for young kids and their caregivers.
Join us for storytime at the bookstore. We'll explore themes through books and song.
Davidson Branch Library: Mock Interview for Teens
June 10 @ 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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.
Summit Coffee Basecamp: Open Mic Night
June 10 @ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Davidson Branch Library: The In-Person Book Club – Evening Edition
June 10 @ 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This month we will be discussing “Famous Last Words” by Gillian McAllister.
Thursday, June 11
Davidson Branch Library: Baby Storytime
June 11 @ 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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 a lapsit program for babies from birth to 18 months. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Only the first 12 babies will be accepted. Please collect a ticket at the front desk upon arrival.
Davidson Branch Library: Knit, Chat, Read
June 11 @ 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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. This program will take place indoors.
Davidson Branch Library: Paws to Read
June 11 @ 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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. Suitable for ages 5 – 12.
Main Street Books: Author Talk: Lisa Williams Kline: “The Bristlecone Writers’ Group”
June 11 @ 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the release of “The Bristlecone Writers’ Group,” a new cozy mystery from local author Lisa Williams Kline! Lisa will be in conversation with local author Ann Campanella. The event is free to attend. RSVP is strongly encouraged. A book signing will follow the author’s talk.
Davidson Branch Library: Learn, Connect, Play: Video Gaming
June 11 @ 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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.
Summit Coffee Basecamp: Trivia Night
June 11 @ 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.