Run Wild 5K & Wild Child Fun Run is presented by the Lake Norman-based African Children's Project, a 501(c)(3) organization run 100 percent by volunteers to benefit children who have been orphaned as a direct result of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. For more information on the African Children's Project visit, http://africanchildrensproject.org/. For more details about the event, call 704-598-7884 or visit www.irunwild.org.
Poker run for Habitat
Women of NASCAR, Tilley Harley Davidson and Easy Eddie's will team up to host a Poker Run Saturday, May 12, beginning at 11 a.m. at Tilley Harley Davidson in Statesville and ending at Easy Eddie's. Donation per rider is $15, $20 with a T-shirt.
Riders will follow a route from Statesville to Huntersville that will include five stops along the way. At each stop, riders will pick a card. In the end, best hand wins. Riders can register to play more than one hand. The winning hand will receive tickets to the Coca Cola 600.
Women of NASCAR is raising $71,500 to build a new home for a family in the Lake Norman area. The poker run is one of several events the group has hosted in that effort.
For more information or to register, visit www.ourtownshabitat.org and click on events, or contact Tammy Cox at 704-728-9455 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tilley Harley Davidson is at 1226 Morland Drive in Statesville. Easy Eddie's is at 12125 Statesville Road in Huntersville.
Race City Fest held May 19
The 2012 Race City Festival will be Saturday, May 19,, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is billed as a "celebration of Mooresville arts and culture," and is held outdoors along Main and Broad streets in downtown Mooresville. The event is hosted by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to local merchants, the outdoor street fair will feature the arts and culture of the community, local businesses, non-profit organizations, churches, NASCAR racing teams and items, live music and other entertainment, an international food court, beer garden, plus a children's area with rides and activities. There is no admission charge.
A festival kick-off concert will be held Friday, May 18, from 5 to 10 p.m. Performances, in order of appearance, are Matter of Fact (jam, bluegrass, Grateful Dead variety group), Adam & Travis (bluegrass, Grateful Dead), Rare Form (R&B), and From A Seed (jam, bluegrass, Grateful Dead, variety). The concert is free. Center Avenue will close at 3 p.m. for setup. Bring chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and non-alcoholic beverages.
Towns team up for Hershey's Games
The Huntersville Parks and Recreation and Cornelius PARC Departments are teaming up to bring the Hershey's Track and Field Games program to the Lake Norman area. The event is free and will be held at the Bailey Road Park track on Saturday, May 12, beginning at 9 a.m. This nationally affiliated program is designed to introduce children ages 9-14 to physical fitness. Winners in each division will have the opportunity to move onto sectional and possibly national competition levels.
Events include 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 meter dash; 4x100 meter relay; standing long jump and softball throw. Participants can enter either two track and one field event or one track and two field events. Birth certificates are required at registration, which will begin at 8:30 am. No special equipment or uniforms are required and track shoes are not allowed.
For more information, contact the Cornelius Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department at 704-892-6031, ext. 165; or the Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department at 704-766-2220.
Huntersville Market opens May 12
The Huntersville Market in downtown Huntersville will be open Saturdays, May 12-Oct. 27, from 7 a.m. to noon. Available for purchase will be fresh produce, meat, artisan breads, cakes and homemade cupcakes, jams and jellies, fresh-cut flowers and potted plants. The market also features local artists selling jewelry and hand-sewn items.
Vendor space is available for $75 for the season, or a one-day fee of $4 for a table beneath the shelter and $2 for a table outside the shelter. Daily fees are paid the day of the market and space is available on a first-come, first served basis. The market is located next to the caboose at 103 Maxwell Ave. Vendors must register at the Town of Huntersville Parks and Recreation offices on the third floor of the Town Center building at the corner of Gilead and Old Statesville roads. A registration form and hold harmless agreement are required. For more information, call 704-766-2220.
Outdoor movies in Huntersville
Movies In The Park Huntersville returns this summer with more free entertainment featuring popular family movies displayed on a 20x25-foot outdoor screen with a concert-grade sound system. All movie nights will be held at the soccer fields at the back of North Mecklenburg Park.
Radiant Life Fellowship will provide the movie, drinks, popcorn and more. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, arrive early for pre-movie entertainment and give-a-ways, and interact with a variety of local businesses. The park opens at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk. Movies are subject to availability.
Scheduled movies include:
• Friday, May 4 — Happy Feet 2.
• Friday, June 1 — The Muppets.
• Friday, Sept. 7 — Kung Fu Panda 2.
North Mecklenburg Park is at 16131 Old Statesville Road. For more information, visit http://moviesintheparkhuntersville.com or call 704-464-2400.
Duplicate Bridge Club
The Lake Norman Duplicate Bridge Club is offering classes in beginning bridge every Tuesday through June 26. The class is for beginning bridge players or those currently playing who want a better understanding of basic bridge bidding and playing.
Cost is $9 per class, held at Cornelius Town Hall (21445 Catawba Avenue) every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. In addition, supervised play sessions will be held on Monday afternoons through the summer months. Sessions begin every Monday at 1:15 p.m., and begin with a 30-minute lesson, and then progress to bridge play. Local experts will help with bidding and play in order to provide a fun learning experience. Cost is $6 per week.
Throughout the year, the Lake Norman Duplicate Bridge Club conducts classes and playing sessions. Regular duplicate bridge games are held twice weekly: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m., includes two games (an open game and a newcomer game); and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. (open game).
For more information, contact Dave Smith at 704-987-1472 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Power Squadron boating classes
The Lake Norman Sail & Power Squadron s offering boating safety classes through the summer. Class are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost of $45, which includes student manual and lunch, along with a free UPSP six-month trial membership for graduates. Register online at www.usps.org/lakenorman.In addition to the four boater safety classes, the Power Squadron will also hold a free navigation class on Saturday, Sept. 15, for 2012 graduates who wish to continue learning boating skills.
Remaining class schedule includes:
• Saturday, June 2, at Mount Mourne Volunteer Fire Department, 1577 Mecklenburg Highway in Mooresville.
• Saturday, July 14, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 19600 Zion St. in Cornelius.
• Saturday, Aug. 18, at Duke Energy Environmental Center, McGuire Nuclear Station Road in Huntersville.
For more information, call Bob Yannacci at 704-660-5568 or send him an a-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Rotary Club wine cruise
The Rotary Club of Lake Norman/Huntersville will hold its third annual Spring Wine Cruise Thursday, May 3, at the Peninsula Yacht Club. Boarding of the Yachta, Yachta, Yachta begins at 5:30 p.m. for the 6-9 p.m. sailing. Free parking is available within the designated area of the Peninsula Yacht Club.
Along with the Lake Norman cruise, attendees will be treated to a spread of hors d'oeuvres and a wine tasting. Cash bar will also be available for beer, cordials and non-alcoholic drinks. The club will also sell raffle tickets during the cruise for an opportunity to win an assortment of prizes, including restaurant gift certificates.
"This event is one of our most successful events and will be quick to sellout," says Karla Combs, club president.
Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club's scholarship programs. During the last several years, the Rotary Club of Lake Norman/Huntersville has contributed more than $250,000 to local charities including the Lake Norman Community Health Clinic, the Hope House Foundation, Ada Jenkins Center, USO of North Carolina-Charlotte, Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen, the American Red Cross, and Rotary International's primary focus of End Polio Now. This year's wine cruise beneficiary is Rotary's Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders, a three-day youth leadership experience which is 100 percent funded by the Rotary Clubs of Rotary District 7680. A portion of the proceeds will also go to college scholarships for local high school students.
Tickets cost $40 per person, $70 per couple or $140 for a four-pack. Tickets may be purchased at http://www.lakenormanrotary.org/WineCruise/Event_Facts.htm.
New Beginnings Singles Club
The New Beginnings Singles Club of Lake Norman holds its monthly dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at LoneStar Steakhouse in Mooresville. The club is for singles 50 and older. Upcoming activities include the Concord Flea Market, Concert on the Green in Davidson, Kannapolis Balloon Fest, Race City Festival in Mooresville, Fiddler's Convention in Union Grove, movies and dinner. For information, call 704-677-2331 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Over 40 singles party
A singles party for ages 40 and older will be held Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in Waterford Hall at the Galway Hooker in Cornelius. The event will include a D.J. and appetizers. Admission is $5 cash at the door. Galway Hooker is at 17044 Kenton Drive.
Davidson Toastmasters
Davidson Toastmasters is an organization that provides its members an opportunity to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, comfortable environment. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from a practical, face-to-face learning program that includes weekly club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Each meeting provides an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches and offering constructive evaluation. New members are welcome, and meetings are held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., in Cornelius.
Discovery Place KIDS
105 Gilead Road in Huntersville. For more information, call 704-337-2672 or visit www.discoveryplacekids.org.
The Five Senses
The May theme will encourage children to step into the worlds of sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Throughout May, explore how the five senses are important to observing the world around you. Following are events scheduled for the remainder of the month. All events are free with museum admission. Discovery Place KIDS-Huntersville also offers art throughout the day, as well as daily puppet shows, science shows, story time and more. Visit www.discoveryplacekids.org for the most recent schedule and daily events.
• Eye Spy: Tuesday, May 8, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Can you spot something yellow? Test your eye skills with this fun, classic game.
• Memory – Wednesday, May 9, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Get that brain thinking and put it to the test playing a matching game.
• Flower Power: Thursday, May 10, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. April showers bring May flowers. Create a bouquet of May flowers to give to someone special.
• Optical Illusions: Tuesday, May 15, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Is it a duck or a rabbit? Trick your eyes with fun optical illusions that will leave your mind spinning.
• Dance Off: Wednesday, May 16, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Get your feet moving, feel the rhythm, and learn a fun dance, and even perform on the main stage.
• Do You Hear What I Hear?: Thursday, May 17, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Test your ears' abilities by trying to guess the sound just using your sense of hearing.
• Musical Art: Tuesday, May 22, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Be inspired by what you hear and create a musical masterpiece.
• Rhyme Time: Wednesday, May 23, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Test your repetition of similar sounds like you hear in songs and poetry through a creative rhyming game. Plus, make a rhyme of your own and read some favorite rhyming books.
• Tantalizing Taste Buds: Thursday, May 24, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Investigate your taste buds and discover how we taste different foods.
• Scratch and Sniff: Tuesday, May 29, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Sniff out how your nose helps you recognize what you are smelling, plus make a scratch and sniff picture.
Portrait: Wednesday, May 30, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Express yourself by capturing your own reflection in an art masterpiece.
• Cloud Characters: Thursday, May 31, 11:15-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m. Drift away in the garden with and observe the sky and see where the clouds take you. Talk about what you see and draw your observations.
Fun Fridays
Each Friday features themed activities around the museum that last throughout the day. Fun Fridays at Discovery Place KIDS during May 2012 include:
• May 4 — Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate the Mexican culture during a special day-long fiesta, a day before the real Cinco de Mayo on May 5.
• May 11 – Little Chefs: Tantalize your taste buds and discover the sense of taste.
• May 18 – Dinosaur Day: Dig for fossils, make your own fossil and study real dinosaur fossils up close while learning more about this exciting career.
• May 25 – Detective Day: Use all your senses and become a detective for a day. Learn how to fingerprint, and use your eyes to look for clues and solve a mystery.
Summer Camps
Historic Latta Plantation
Historic Latta Plantation offers several themed summer day camps for children. This year, in addition to its regular camps, Latta is offering three different Farm Camps for ages 4-17. These camps provide an interactive experience for children as they get up close and personal with animals. The historic site is nestled in the 1,342-acre Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, making it an ideal location for summer camp fun. The camps include:
• Civil War Soldier Camp: Boys and girls ages 8-12 are mustered into the Union and Confederate armies to experience life as a Civil War soldier. Relive the war through a week of drills, battles, hikes, farm programs and 19th century life. Campers receive several items to keep that they will use during the camp week, including a replica musket, kepi, haversack, T-shirt and more. The camp week will end with a major battle engagement that families can watch, and a formal graduation ceremony. Contact Matthew Waisner at 704-875-2312, ext. 305 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and are scheduled for are June 25-28, July 9-12 and August 6-9. Cost is $175.
• 53rd Call To Arms Camp: Advanced Civil War Camp is for 13-14-year-olds who have graduated out of the Civil War Soldier Camp. Experience strategic battle planning, tacticals in the woods, fire starting with flint and steel, campfire cooking and more. Contact Matthew Waisner at 704-875-2312, ext. 305 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 18-21. Cost is $175.
• Revolutionary War Soldier Camp: Boys and girls ages 8-12 can relive the American Revolution as a patriot or loyalist during a week of drills, battles, learning about soldier life, and much more. Contact Matthew Waisner at 704-875-2312, ext. 305 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 23-26. Cost is $175.
• Miss Jane's Academy: This Civil War camp takes girls ages 8-12 back in time to see what life was like for women in the 19th century. Hands-on activities include spying, making fans, sewing, open-hearth cooking, and English country dancing to name a few. The girls will take a horse drawn covered-wagon ride through the nature preserve. Each girl will receive an apron, bonnet, and T-shirt to keep. Contact Nicole Cheslak at 704-875-2312, ext. 304 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 25-28, July 9-12 and August 6-9.
• Mini Farm Camp: This camp is for boys and girls ages 4-5 who want to learn about farm life. Campers will meet the Latta animals, including chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, a cow, mule and horse. Each day will include hands-on farm activities, crafts, games and getting up-close and personal with the animals. For more information, contact Nicole Cheslak at 704-875-2312, ext. 304 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Hours are 9 a.m.-noon, June 12-14. Cost is $60.
• Jr. Farm Camp: This camp is for boys and girls ages 6-8. In addition to getting up-close to a variety of farm animals, campers will learn and participate in farm chores, animal care, natural plants and medicines and more. For more information, contact David Clay at 704-875-2312, ext. 303 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 30-Aug. 2. Cost is $100.
• Farm Camp: This is an intense, extremely hands-on training course in all things farming for ages 12-17. The course will include animal husbandry, historic natural farming techniques, woodworking and more. Participants should be prepared for labor-intensive work and training. This camp is designed for those with a serious interest in learning about farming, animals and agriculture, as well as those who have a future interest in veterinary medicine. For more information, contact Nicole Cheslak at 704-875-2312, ext. 304 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Camp weeks are June 18-22, July 16-20, and Aug. 13-17. Cost is $200. A special spring break week is offered April 2-6.
Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road off Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville. Regular admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, free for ages 5 and younger. For information and registration, call 704-875-2312.
Library events
Cornelius Branch Library
21105 Catawba Ave., 704-416-3800, www.cmlibrary.org
• Global Café: Fridays at 10 a.m. Learn about America's history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary.
• Learn, Quest, Play- Wii: Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking have never been so much fun. Join your peers to develop your skills and engage with the library on a whole new level.
• Baby Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhymes. Registration is required.
• Toddler Story Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Registration is required.
• Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. Registration is required.
Davidson Branch
119 S. Main St., 704-416-4000, www.cmlibrary.org
• Paws to Read: Mondays and Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Children boost confidence and reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog.
• Spanish for Kids: Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m. Children will learn the basics of the Spanish language through songs, stories and hands-on activities. Special emphasis is placed on language development and repetition.
• Preschool Story Time: Fridays at 10:15 a.m. Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader.
• Toddler Story Time: Fridays at 11 a.m. Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds and new words through stories and activities.
North County Regional
16500 Holly Crest Lane In Huntersville, 704-416-6000, www.cmlibrary.org
• Writing Workshop for Teens — Your Life in Print: Mondays at 6 p.m. A writing workshop series that is designed to teach teens the fundamentals of how to write memoir through fun and inspiring exercises.
• Challenge Tuesday: Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Every Tuesday afternoon in the Teen Lounge. There will be a new challenge to complete: an activity, game or puzzle.
• Spanish Now: Fridays at 2 p.m. Learn basic Spanish for beginners. Adults and teens welcome. Contact Adriana at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.
• Baby Story Time: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. New sights and sounds are shared with a parent/caregiver through books, songs, and rhyme. Call 704-416-6031 for registration.
• Drop in Family Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Children and adults will engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. All ages welcome.
• Warm Up Your Muscles — Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Stay fit with active songs and exercise. Bring workout clothes. Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader.
• Toddler Story Time: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddlers build language skills, participate in music and movement activities, and discover the fun of books. Explore letters, sounds, and new words through stories and activities. Registration required by calling 704-416-6031.
• Just For Me — Preschool Story Time: Thursdays at 11 a.m. Preschoolers engage with books and activities that encourage language and pre-reading skills. Hear stories, sing songs and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. This story time is kids only, parents may leave their child as long as they remain on the children's floor.
Galleries and Exhibits
Davidson College
• Art Exhibitions: Art exhibitions by senior class studio art majors Taylor Thomas, Sara Claire Chambless, Rachel Means, Lauren Kamperman, Brendan Schamu and Cristina Casal. The artists will exhibit their work for a week at a time in the Smith Gallery of the Belk Visual Arts Center through May 4. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. For information call 704-894-2575.
• Student Art Exhibit: Through Sunday, May 8. The annual juried exhibition by both art majors and non-majors showcases about 50 works produced on a range of mediums by 30 students. There is no charge to view the exhibition, which will be open in the Van Every Gallery of the Belk Visual Arts Center weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. For more information call 704-894-2519.
• Class of 2013 exhibition: Wednesday, May 23, through Monday, July 30. An exhibition of works by Class of 2013 studio art majors. The works will be on display in the Smith Gallery of the Belk Visual Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. There is no charge to view the exhibition. For more information call 704-894-2575.
Music
Bay-area ensemble at St. Alban's
The Sitka Trio, an ensemble based in the San Francisco Bay area, will be joined by cellist Barbara Blaker Krumdieck, theorbo and guitar player William Simms, and lute and guitar player Dan Smith for the next Music at St. Alban's concert Sunday, May 6, at St. Alban's Epispocal Church in Davidson.
The trio is composed of Shira Kammen on vielle and violin, Letitia Berlin on recorders and douçaine, and Frances Blaker on recorders. The larger Sitka ensemble's mission is to explore music from many centuries, from both the traditional folk and classical repertories. Medieval works stand alongside Baroque compositions; Renaissance composers next to new voices from the 20th and 21st centuries.
A reception to meet the artists will follow the concert. Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for students and seniors. Children younger than 12 are admitted free.
Community Chorus sings Italian-style
The North Mecklenburg Community Chorus will hold its first performance of the year, Bella Notte, May 18-20 at Huntersville United Methodist Church. It is billed as "a musical celebration of Italy-American style."
Performances will be held at May 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., and May 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets cost $12.50, and admission includes coffee and dessert. Tables of eight can be reserved. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://NMCchorus.org/home/tickets.
Davidson College
• Musical Interludes: Friday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. Davidson's most talented applied lessons students will perform works on a variety of instruments. There is no charge to attend the event. For more information call 704-894-2848.
• Jazz concert: Friday, May 18, at 9 p.m. in the Hayes Amphitheater of the Alvarez College Union. The Jazz Ensemble will celebrate commencement weekend with a "Senior Soiree," recognizing and featuring senior members of the group. The event is free. For more information call 704-894-2848.
• Chorale concert: Friday, May 19, at 7:15 p.m. in the Davidson College Presbyterian Church. The Chorale will celebrate commencement with its annual "Farewell to Seniors" concert. Senior members of the group will be honored, as well as all members of the graduating class. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 704-894-2848.
Davidson College
Lectures and events open to the public at Davidson College
Lectures
• Chemistry lecture: Friday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m. in room B25 of the Martin Chemistry Building. A lecture by senior chemistry majors Mac Gilliland and Kevin Peters. Gilliland will present "Characterization of Shisha Tobacco and the Particulate Phase of Hookah Smoke" while Peters presents "The Use of Pyridinium Ion as an Electrocatalyst for the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide and Acetaldehyde." Refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. For more information call 704-894-2307 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Events
• Poster Fair: Wednesday, May 9, from 3-5 p.m. in Dana Science Building and the Watson Life Sciences Building. Students who have conducted research in mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry and psychology will present their work on posters. There is no charge to attend the event. For more information call 704-894-2649.
• Literature and language presentation: Wednesday, May 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Carolina Inn. A presentation by students enrolled in the class "The Theory and Practice of Literary Translation." They will share both excerpts and critiques of their translations into English from Arabic, French, German, Latin, Middle English, Russian and Spanish. There is no cost to attend. For more information e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• ROTC commissioning: Saturday, May 19, at 2 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall of the Sloan Music Center. Major General Stephen R. Lanza will will speak at the commissioning of four Davidson ROTC seniors as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Lanza is the U.S. Army's Chief of Public Affairs and is responsible for all communication issues involving the professional development of military and civilian public affairs personnel. For more information call 704-894-2165 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Baccalaureate: Saturday, May 19 at 4:45 p.m. in Baker Sports Complex. College Chaplain the Rev. Rob Spach will deliver the sermon. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 704-894-2201.
• Commencement: Sunday, May 20. The faculty, in full academic regalia, and the Class of 2012 will process from Chambers Building beginning at 9:30 a.m. There is no cost to attend the ceremony, which will be held under the oaks on the college's front campus, or in Baker Sports Complex in case of inclement weather. For more information, call 704-894-2201.
North Mecklenburg Senior Center
16601 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville
www.cmseniorcenters.org
704-875-1270
Annual discount card reduces cost of programs that carry fees. Discount card costs $52 per person, $90 per couple.
• Gentle Yoga: Tuesdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Appropriate for ages 55 and older, experienced or beginners. Those who prefer to use a chair are welcome. Work on stress relief, balance, ROM and breath. Bring a yoga mat and a large bath or beach towel or small blanket to each class, and an eye bag if you have one. Fee is $32 per month, $16 with discount card.
• Tai Chi Class with Mike Gentile: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration requested. The first six weeks are free of charge.
• Knit/Crochet Club: Mondays at 1 p.m. The club is making prayer shawls, lap robes and baby hats to be donated to local charities. All levels of experience welcome. Instruction available. Bring your own needles and materials if you have them. No fee.
• Happy Feet Walking Club: Meets at Jetton Park Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Waterfront Hall. All levels of walkers are welcome. The paved walking trail is 1.4 miles long. Walk once, twice, or as many times as you want. Call 704-875-1270 for more information. No fee.
• Easy Does It Strength Training Class: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. Keep bones and your muscles strong using hand weights and exercise tubes. Improve flexibility, blood pressure, range of motion, bone density and posture. This class is on-going. Newcomers welcome. Fee is $32 per month, $16 with discount card.
• Tai Chi: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Hut at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius. Join Tai Chi Instructor Mike Gentile as he leads Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi, recommended for all older adults. Benefits include increased balance, coordination, and strength, all of which greatly benefit older adults. Class also offered Wednesdays, at the Senior Center. Fee is $30 per month, $25 with discount card.
• Bingo: Tuesdays at 1 p.m Two cards is the limit and donation of $2 per person is requested.
• Hand and Foot Card Game: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. A card game based on Canasta that is easy to learn and very addictive. Fee is $2 per day, free with discount card.
• Pinochle: Thursdays at 11 a.m. Fee is $2 per day, free with discount card.
• Mexican Train: First and third Thursdays of each month at 10 a.m. Bring your lunch. Fee is $2 per day, free with discount card.
• Bid Whist: Thursdays and Thursday at 12:30 p.m. Fee is $2 per day, free with discount card.
• Line Dance Class: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Class is for persons of all abilities who want to enjoy a good time of dancing for exercise and fun. Fee is $20 per month, $10 with discount card.
• Lunch at Tenders Fresh Food: Every third Wednesday of each month between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Have lunch and benefit the Senior Center at the same time. A percentage of all the proceeds is donated to the Center.
Computer Classes:
Must pre-registration and payment required by calling 704-875-1270. Cost for each class is $20, $10 with discount card.
• Ask The Computer Expert: Computer instructor Bruce Terrill will address individual questions Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the center for a free 30-minute appointment.
Theater
Sutch puts on one-man show
A professional actor and director on sabbatical from his duties as a faculty member in the theatre arts department at Davidson College is preparing for a one-man production this spring. Mark Sutch will self-produce a one-man play, Underneath the Lintel: An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences, at two area venues in May. The play concerns an idiosyncratic Dutch librarian's mad quest for the man who returned a book 113 years overdue, venturing into deep and ultimately moving examinations of love, faith and whether we can actually make a mark on the world.
This is his first involvement in a one-man show — he is the actor, director and producer. Sutch, 38, came to Davidson in 2006 as a visiting professor and is now a full-time, tenured professor.
His play will be performed for one weekend each at Carolina Actors' Studio Theatre in the NoDa district of Charlotte, and the Warehouse Performing Arts Center in Cornelius. Performances at the Carolina Actors Studio Theater, at 2424 N. Davidson St., will be held May 17-19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m.; and at The Warehouse, 9216 Westmoreland Road, Suite A, May 24-26 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are on sale at $10 each. For more information, visit www.underneathcharlotte.squarespace.com.
Huntersville Parks and Recreation
For program registration or more information, call 704-766-2220 or visit www.huntersville.org.
Classes
• Card Making and More: Men and women will learn how to create hand-crafted greeting cards. Participants will have access to all the latest card-making tools, embellishments and supplies. The classes, led by Brandy Cox, will be 7-9 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month through Aug. 8 at Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center. Cost is $13 per class. For information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 704-806-7200.
Adults
• Daytime Open Studio: Ongoing class for oil/acrylic artists Wednesdays at Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center. Sessions are held 1-4 p.m. One-time registration fee of $5 and monthly fee of $18. Students should bring their own inspiration photos, stand-up or table easel, paints, canvas and other supplies, including cleaning supplies. Class is taught by Colette Dorais. For more information, call 704-458-8282 or send an e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Huntersville Arts and Cultural Center is at 109 S. Old Statesville Road.
Davidson Parks and Recreation
All programs are held at the Town of Davidson Parks and Recreation office, 416 Armour St., unless otherwise specified. Register online at www.d-Recs.org or call 704-892-3349.
Fitness
• Cardio Dance with Tonya: Fridays, May 4-25, 8:45-9:45 a.m. An exhilarating, heart-pumping workout that combines cardio moves, dance and body sculpting for a slimmer, trimmer body. No dance experience is required. Cost is $40 for Davidson residents, $44 for all others.
• Boot Camp with Frank Giancarli: Saturdays, May 5-26, 9-10 a.m., on the Town Green for ages 16 and older. For avid fitness enthusiasts looking for a program that will motivate and define their body from head to toe. From core work, body weight training to high intensity intervals, this program will tax every major muscle group. Cost is $40 for Davidson residents, $44 for all others.
Preschool
• Movement and Story Time: Fridays, May 4-25, 10-10:45 a.m. Class is designed for girls and boys ages 3-5. Each class will incorporate movement, counting, singing, make-believe and story time. Overall emphasis is placed on having fun while developing coordination, balance, rhythm, and musical expression. Props will be incorporate into the class to add excitement, imagination and foster creativity. Cost is $40 for Davidson residents, $44 for all others.
Adults
• 50+ Coffee Club: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. Drop in to meet old and new friends. Coffee, games, newspapers and pastries provided. No registration required and there is no fee.
Cornelius PARC
For event registration or more information, call 704-896-2460, ext. 160, or visit www.corneliuspr.org.
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
171 Fairview Road, Mooresville
704-660-4000
• Heartburn seminar: Peyton Davis, MD, FACS, will host a Heartburn/Chronic Acid Reflux Community Seminar at Monday, May 14, in Community Room B at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Beginning at 6 p.m. Dr. Davis will discuss the new, non-incision solution for heartburn and chronic acid reflux.
Dr. Davis is the first surgeon in North Carolina to be certified for this new surgical procedure called TIF or Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, using the EsophyX device. Dr. Davis is a board-certified surgeon. Topics include effectiveness, benefits and what to expect during and after the procedure. There will be an opportunity for questions. For advance reservations, call the hospital's Community Outreach Department at 704-660-4859.
• Joint replacement seminars: Free Orthopedic Patient Education classes hosted by The Orthopedic & Spine Center of Lake Norman will be held in Community Room B at Lake Norman Regional on the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. First Tuesdays sessions will offer information about total knee replacement; second Tuesdays total hip replacement; and third Tuesdays total shoulder replacement.
Each class will explain the joint procedure, how to prepare for surgery, the recovery process and hospital stay, pain management, physical and occupational therapy, and follow-up care. There will also be a free tour of the unit. It is recommended a support person attend as well. For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Tara Vitale, RN, BSN, orthopedic nurse navigator 704-660-4164 or at e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• Diabetes Support Group: Meets on the fourth Monday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. in the Burlington Room at the Charles Mack Citizens Center in downtown Mooresville. The Diabetes Support Group is a free program open to everyone and provides education and support to diabetics and their families. Registration is not required. For more information, call Mitzie McCurdy at 704-660-4859.
• Stroke Support Group: Meets on the first Thursday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the South Iredell Senior Center in Mooresville. The Stroke Support Group is a free program open to everyone and provides education and support to stroke victims and their families. Registration is not required. For more information, call Mitzie McCurdy at 704-660-4859.
• Knee replacement seminars: Informational seminars about new technology for painful osteoarthritis of the knee, MAKOplasty, that is now offered at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, are held twice each month. James P. McDonald, MD, orthopedic surgeon with Northshore Orthopedic & Sports Medicine in Mooresville and medical director of The Orthopedic & Spine Center of Lake Norman, and David C. Hillsgrove, MD, also an orthopedic surgeon with Northshore Orthopedic & Sports Medicine, will present the new technology in free public seminars the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. The seminars will be held at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Community Rooms A and B. The hospital is at Exit 33 off I-77 in Mooresville.
MAKOplasty is a minimally invasive partial knee resurfacing procedure to treat early to mid-stage osteoarthritis. Using robotic arm technology, it can provide quicker rehabilitation and more natural knee motion post-surgery compared to a total knee replacement. To learn more about these free seminars or to register attendance, contact Tara Casper-Vitale at 704-660-4164 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
