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A chance to help fight leukemia/lymphoma

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

A dessert reception is planned Thursday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. to help raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Guess will welcome back Jodi Helmer, who recently hiked the Grand Canyon as a fund-raiser for the society.

Home Economist customer appreciation day Sat.

Friday, May 16th, 2008

After more than eight years in Davidson, Healthy Home Economist Market, in Sadler Square off Griffith Street, will give a little bit back to customers at its Annual Customer Appreciation celebration Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The day includes wine tasting, food sampling, a moon bounce for children, face painting, pet adoptions, nutritional information, and […]

Senior Scholars to hear about shoulder pain

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Davidson Senior Scholars, formed recently to present intellectual and cultural programs, will meet Wednesday, May 28, at 2 p.m. for a question-and-answer session on shoulder pain with Dr. Rodney Stanley from Northside Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Mooresville. The 90-minute meeting will be at the Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St. Senior […]

Grad gowns, a green run and more

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

It’s time for a little pomp and circumstance to celebrate the Class of 2008, whose 422 members will graduate Sunday from Davidson College.  Graduates, we salute you!  Also this weekend, consider warming up your muscles for Saturday’s 5K trail run at Fisher Farm park.  There are also art classes, an art opening and an art auction to keep in mind.

Mother’s Day concert, animal adoption fair

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Shhh!  Keep your voice down if you have to walk through the Davidson College campus this weekend as the exam period begins Friday morning. That means a quiet weekend and no home sports for the Wildcats.  However, the rest of us can enjoy the new Farmer’s Market Saturday, live music at Summit Coffee weekend […]

‘Strut your mutt’ kicks off pet adoption fair

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

Get out your fanciest dog collar, or make plans to adopt a cute pooch or kitten as pets and animal care will be the focus of a fair Saturday at Bailey Road park in Cornelius. 
The Best Friends Super Adoption Pet Fair will kick off with a “Strut Your Mutt” march, with registration starting at 9 a.m. and […]

‘Tigers on the Prowl’ gets kids running

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

Did you happen to notice all the kids in blue t-shirts running the Day Care Dash at Town Day?  They were Davidson Elementary students who have earned membership in the school’s marathon club by running lots and lots of laps at recess.  Learn more about their achievements, find out how much money Davidson IB raised during […]

Voting, concert-going, walking to school

Monday, May 5th, 2008

This week in Davidson: Don’t forget to vote in the Tuesday election primary. Events at the college are slowing down for exams, while elementary students will hold their final Walking Wednesday of the school year. And this weekend, the Farmer’s Market is back Saturday, along with a Sunday Concert on the Green, featuring the Band […]

Business notes: PostNet, infill, ‘Blunders’

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Ken and Kim Rodes have opened PostNet in Davidson.

Here’s the latest installment of our occasional “Business notes” feature. In today’s column:
PostNet opens in Davidson; infill home fits into the Walnut Street neighborhood; Downtown Davidson Inc. to meet; game maker scores a hit with “Blunders.”

Town Day highlights weekend

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Davidson’s Town Day festival, the annual hometown celebration on the green, is set for Saturday. Expect large crowds and lots of fun. Also, expect fresh produce - Town Day marks the official opening of the new Farmer’s Market.  We have a list of Town Day events plus information on Thursday’s Holocaust Remembrance, various end-of-the-year concerts […]