NEWS

Friday, August 7

First Friday – August Edition

August 7 @ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Downtown Businesses

First Fridays are held on the first Friday of each month May-October from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m. This is a gallery crawl type of event showcasing artworks from local artists, music and shopping as most of our businesses will stay open until 7:00 p.m. on these special Fridays. In addition, the entire footprint of this event along Main Street is part of Davidson’s Social District so you can enjoy strolling along the sidewalks with a beverage from one of our participating restaurants. This is a great way to support local businesses, artists and musicians.

Music at Summit: Live Music with Mike Alicke

August 7 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 8

Davidson Farmers Market

August 8 @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

120 South Main Street

Town of Davidson: Watercraft Rentals

August 8 @ 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The Town of Davidson offers kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals every Saturday afternoon April- October from the Lake Davidson Nature Preserve. For more information or to reserve, see the Town of Davidson/Parks & Recreation website.

Concert on the Green: Sail On (Beach Boys Tribute Band)

August 8 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

108 S. Main Street

Sunday, August 9

Sincerely Tea House: Journaling Workshop: Navigating in Uncertainty

August 9 @ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

An interactive guided journaling experience designed to help you reflect, reset, and realign with your truth. Fine, steeped tea will be served tableside with a baked good. A 15-minute clarity coaching call with Angie is included. Register on the Sincerely Tea House website.

Monday, August 10

Davidson Branch Library: Family Storytime (Outdoor) (ages 2 – 5)

August 10 @ 10:30 – 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, August 11

Summit Base Camp: Run Club

August 11 @ 6 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library: Writing Club – Cursive Handwriting (ages 5-12)

August 11 @ 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

You’ve mastered writing in print. Are you ready to learn cursive?  Cursive writing is known to enhance fine motor skills, improve retention and comprehension, and help improve spelling skills. Plus, it’s fun!  Join us for 4 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 4 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 of Davidson: Board of Commissioners Meeting

August 11 @ 6:00 p.m.

Davidson Town Hall and Community Center

251 South Street

Davidson Branch Library: French Conversation Club (Intermediate & Advanced) (Adults)

August 11 @ 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

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 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 old or older, French fluency at an intermediate or advanced level.

Main Street Books: Main Squeeze Romance Book Club

August 11 @ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

This book club celebrates romance books and the readers who love them. Our club is committed to reading romance novels with diverse characters, including those with physical disabilities, mental illness, those who are neurodiverse, or who are members of the LGBTQI+ and BIPOC communities. This month’s book is “The Duke” by Anna Cowan.

Hop & Vine: Music Bingo

August 11 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

605-C Jetton Street

Join us every Tuesday evening for free Music Bingo hosted by Lake Norman Entertainment.  Enjoy six fun rounds and compete for great prizes with friends.  Don’t miss the excitement!

Davidson Community Players: Armour After Dark: Special Guest Host Bob McKillop

August 11 @ 7:30 p.m.

Armour Street Theater @ 307 Armour Street

This brand-new Armour After Dark brings an all-star line-up of Charlotte sketch comedians together to skewer Lake Norman and beyond in a series of acts that nod to one of our favorite iconic TV shows. Expect hyper-local parodies with no holds barred. Contains R-rated adult language and content; recommended for ages 17+. Special Guest Host on August 11 is Bob McKillop! Beer and wine included! Tickets: $27

Wednesday, August 12

Main Street Books: Storytime

August 12 @ 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

126 S. Main Street

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 songs. This is a free program; RSVP requested.

Davidson Branch Library: Interactive Art: Make & Take (Adults)

August 12 @ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.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! This month's project will be Shibori Fabric. Participants will learn this Japanese resist dyeing art form and use different techniques to create their own dyed fabric. This is a FREE program.

Davidson Branch Library: Mock Interview for Teens (ages 12 – 18)

August 12 @ 3:30 – 4:00 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.

Summit Base Camp: Open Mic Night

August 12 @ 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

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

August 12 @ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

This month we will be discussing “Heartwood” by Amity Gaige.

Hop & Vine: Family-Feud Style Game

August 12 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

605-C Jetton Street

Join us every Wednesday evening for a Family-Feud Style Game. Compete in five exciting rounds for a chance to win great prizes. Bring your family and friends for a memorable night.

Thursday, August 13

Summit Base Camp: Yoga

August 13 @ 6:30 a.m.

Davidson Branch Library: Baby Storytime

August 13 @ 9:30 – 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 (Adults)

August 13 @ 1:00 – 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. While you're here, check out our many crafting books with knitting and crocheting projects to try.

Davidson Branch Library: Learn, Connect, Play: Video Gaming (ages 12 – 18)

August 13 @ 4:30 – 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. Gamers are expected to abide by the Gaming Code of Conduct.

Sincerely Tea House: Live Music

August 13 @ 7:00 p.m.

108 S. Main Street

A quiet evening of extraordinary solo guitar. Perfect for date night, study night, or just to enjoy some unique original music. Free. Reservations recommended (walk-ins welcome when available)

Summit Base Camp: Trivia Night

August 13 @ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.