Archive for the 'Parks & Rec' Category

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 […]

Manager’s proposal: bonds for big needs

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

AT THE TOWN BOARD
Besides the public hearing on the budget, Tuesday’s meeting included (details below):

Recognition of planner Parviz Moosavi as Town Employee of the Year.

Election of a new planning board member.

A resolution endorsing the formation of a new regional transportation planning group.

Town Manager Leamon Brice formally presented a $7.6 million 2008-2009 budget on Tuesday that […]

Town, CMS consider joint IB school project

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

A gymnasium addition would link the existing school to the old gym, which would become a cafeteria. For a larger version, CLICK HERE>

Davidson and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials on Tuesday unveiled a $7.6 million proposal to jointly renovate and expand Davidson IB Middle School, at 251 South St. In a presentation at the […]

Evening walk leads to luna delight

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

The Donoghue family of Davidson got a special treat Saturday evening during a stroll to enjoy the beautiful weather. Walking along the Davidson Greenway near the Kimberly Road access point, they “noticed an amazing looking moth or butterfly sitting on a fence,” Marnie Donoghue told DavidsonNews.net. “We ran home and looked it up in […]

Volunteers help build Fisher Farm Park

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Charlie Hepper, Frank Holder, and Jim Mead work on Fisher Farm trails.

BY NATHAN HARTLE
DavidsonNews.net
Residents wishing to lend a hand in the development of Fisher Farm Park have found a new way to pitch in as Davidson continues to create a unique natural recreation area east of town.
Since late March, Cornelius resident Jim Mead has led […]

Summer camps in and around Davidson

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

A variety of local schools, organizations and the town Parks & Recreation Department are offering summer camps this year. Here’s a partial listing, based on information submitted to DavidsonNews.net. TO SEE THE LIST, CLICK HERE>
If you operate a camp that still has space and you’d like to add to our list, send an email to […]

Rec dept. lists Town Day, other May events

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Davidson Parks & Recreation plans a variety of events in May and beyond, ranging from the May 3 Town Day and Lake Norman Teen Council events to baseball and museum bus trips, classes and workshops. For a schedule …

Fisher Farm 5k/fun run to aid conservancy

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

(From a press release) It is known that running can make your blood more red, but did you think it could make the earth more green? That’s the hope of organizers of the Ready, Set, Go Green! fun run and 5k trail run May 17 at Fisher Farm Park, off Shearers Road. The fun […]

Town to seek South St. park grant

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The Town Board on Tuesday approved without discussion the Parks & Recreation Department’s request to seek a state grant for construction of a new park at the south end of South Street, near the entrance to the Greenway.

July rec programs open for registration

Sunday, June 17th, 2007

Registration is open for a variety of programs being offered in July by Davidson Parks and Recreation, including flower arranging, yoga, martial arts, an art camp for adults, teen programs, youth summer camps, “Lion King” tix, and even a trip to see the Bosox (and some other teams) play ball.