Archive for the 'Church news' Category

New pastor, new baby, new scholarship

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Warm beautiful weather and LOTS of activities have made the past week fly by. Thank heavens we can now relax following the NC primary and let the telephone take a rest from automated calls during the dinner hour! Due to the many events in Davidson in the past seven days, this week’s Around Davidson will cover […]

Holocaust ceremony on the Green Thurs.

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Thursday, May 1, is Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Beth Shalom of Lake Norman is planning a candle-lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. on the Village Green, at Main Street and Concord Road. Survivors will deliver first-hand accounts and student anti-genocide activists will speak as well.

Town Day, farm market, concerts ahead

Monday, April 28th, 2008

An exciting week lies ahead on the community calendar, with an especially lively schedule at the weekend. On Saturday morning, it’s the debut of the Davidson Farmer’s Market Saturday, followed by a footrace, bicycle fun ride, music and other activities at Town Day on the Village Green. The first Davidson Creates Festival is on […]

Needlework, sweet treats and more

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

We are into the thick of spring, folks, and it seems like everyone is busy in Davidson.  We bring you an update on the local needle guild, plus reports on the confections of M.J. Bowman, a new baby for the Mase family, Kay Elliotte’s trip to Switzerland, Page Griffin’s tour in Iraq, and more.  Plus, we have coverage of all […]

Hundreds join DUMC’s Great Day of Service

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

Homer Lovvorn (above) helps put in new shrubbery at Davidson United Methodist Church parsonage on Saturday, during the church’s 11th annual Great Day of Service. About 600 church members took part in 45 different service projects throughout the region, from Troutman to Charlotte. At right, Grayson Nidish helps with deck repairs at the Dale […]

Cakes, T-shirts, twins and pipes

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

What a busy week! From the Wildcat Hoop-lah to cake decorating, pastoral piping to Antique White Work, there was an activity for everyone. And those who did not head out were probably holed up doing last minute tax forms. Frost warnings sent us scurrying to cover tender plants but this weekend’s warmer weather should let […]

Methodists plan Great Day of Service Sat.

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

About 600 members of Davidson United Methodist Church will fan out across the region on Saturday morning, April 19, for the church’s 11th Great Day of Service. The volunteers will take part in 45 different projects at schools, churches, community centers, non-profit organizations, parks and other locations. The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with a […]

Autism events, Art on the Green, Hoop-lah!

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Omar Sosa and his Afreecanos Quartet play at the college Tuesday at 8.

The town and Davidson College will honor the Davidson Wildcats on Tuesday night for their amazing NCAA tourney run. Also on the calendar are major lectures on journalism and American global power, Art on the Green downtown on Saturday and Sunday, […]

Raeford’s Grill throws an opening party

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Ron Raeford (left), Mayor John Woods (center) and Garfield Carr share a laugh during Saturday’s party at Raeford’s Grill. CLICK THE PHOTO to see more photos by Bill Giduz and David Boraks.
Gray skies couldn’t keep diners away from Saturday’s grand opening celebration at Raeford’s Grill, a new fast-food takeout restaurant on Davidson’s West […]

3-on-3 hoop tourney at Ada Jenkins Sat.

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

The Gethsemane Baptist Church Men’s Ministry will sponsor a 3 on 3 basketball tournament on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St.