June 22
• Crazy For You: Davidson Community Players will present the musical comedy Crazy For You at the Duke Family Performance Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $12-$24 and available by calling 704-892-7953 or at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
June 23
• Crazy For You: Davidson Community Players will present the musical comedy Crazy For You at the Duke Family Performance Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $12-$24 and available by calling 704-892-7953 or at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
June 24
• Crazy For You: Davidson Community Players will present the musical comedy Crazy For You at the Duke Family Performance Hall at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $12-$24 and available by calling 704-892-7953 or at www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
June 26
• Dream Magic with Fish the Magish: At Davidson Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. A magical program with guest magician Fish the Magish.
• Daylily Book Club: At Cornelius Branch Library at 10 a.m. This month's selection is The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck. All adults welcome; no registration required.
• Dream Magic: At Cornelius Branch Library Tuesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. Storytelling and mind-bending magic.
June 27
• Pixel Art: At Cornelius Branch Library at 2 p.m. Teens will experiment with an art form using pixels by mapping shapes of video game (or other) characters on graph paper.
• eReader Training Workshop for Nooks: At North County Regional Library at 2 p.m. Learn how to borrow eBooks for your Nook. Sign up for this interactive program. Bring your device or questions and learn to find, check out and download books from the library's digital collection.
June 28
• eReader Training Workshop for Kindles: At North County Regional Library at 2 p.m. Learn how to borrow eBooks for your Kindle. Bring your device or questions and learn to find, check out and download books from the library's digital collection.
June 29
• Red Cross blood drive: The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Lake Norman Regional Center in Community Rooms A and B in the main building. The drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are not required, but recommended. Bring photo identification.To register or for more information, call the hospital's Community Outreach department at 704-660-4859 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
• Read to Reel: At Cornelius Branch Library at 2 p.m. Watch the movie Hugo (PG), inspired by the book The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick at 2 p.m. Watch the movie The Muppets (G), inspired by Jim Henson's the Muppets.
• Stand-up Paddle Boarding: For ages 12 and older, learn to paddle board on Lake Norman in a safe and controlled environment with experienced and certified paddle instructors. Participants will use top quality, new equipment. Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. All lessons are instructed by My Aloha Paddle Sports & Fitness of Cornelius. One-day session is June 29. Class will meet at My Aloha Paddle Sports at 18441 Nantz Road at 1:20 p.m., then travel to Ramsey Creek Park for the class, which from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $45 per session for Cornelius residents, $53 for all others. Register at http://www.cornelius.org/parc/recreation/stand-up-paddleboarding or in person at Cornelius Town Hall. For more information, call 704-892-6031, ext. 161.
The rest of it
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.
The final scheduled movie is Kung Fu Panda 2 on Friday, Sept. 7. North Mecklenburg Park is at 16131 Old Statesville Road. For more information, visit http://moviesintheparkhuntersville.com or call 704-464-2400.
Power Squadron boating classes
The Lake Norman Sail & Power Squadron is 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, 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 .
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 .
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.
Community Helpers Month
Join Discovery Place KIDS to buzz, beep and whirl your way through the museum learning about firefighters, police officers, doctors, veterinarians and other community helpers, and the important role they play in the community. Explore the life-size fire truck, rescue a (plush) pet at the vet's office and make sure everyone gets paid in the bank.
Daily activities
All scheduled activities are held from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. and 1:15-1:45 p.m.
• Thursday, June 21 – Doctor Day: Learn how to use a stethoscope and discover why doctors are important to the community.
• Tuesday, June 26 – Police Officer Day: Make a badge, check out your fingerprints and learn safety tips you can use every day.
• Wednesday, June 27 – Optical Day: Test your eyes with fun optical illusions and make a pair of pipe cleaner glasses to celebrate National Sunglasses Day.
• Thursday, June 28 – Fire Safety: Learn the importance of stop, drop and roll as part of your fire safety plan. Practice calling 911 and make a fair escape route plan with your family.
Fun Fridays
• June 22 – Teddy Bear Picnic: Bring your teddy bear for lemonade and cookies. Participate in a "bear hunt" and other fun bear activities.
• June 29 – Summer Fun: Play water games in the garden, beach volleyball at the Town Center and much more to kick off summer.
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
• Pixel Art: Wednesday, June 27, at 2 p.m. Teens will experiment with an art form using pixels by mapping shapes of video game (or other) characters on graph paper.
• Daylily Book Club: Tuesday, June 26, at 10 a.m. This month's selection is The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck. All adults welcome; no registration required.
• Read to Reel: Friday, June 22, at 2 p.m. Watch the movie Hugo (PG), inspired by the book The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. Friday, June 29, at 2 p.m. Watch the movie The Muppets (G), inspired by Jim Henson's The Muppets.
• Dream Magic: Tuesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. Storytelling and mind-bending magic.
• Baby Storytime (0-18 months): 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 Storytime (19-35 months): 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.
• Pre-school Storytime (3-5 years old): 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
• 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.
• Dream Magic with Fish the Magish: Tuesday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. A magical program with guest magician Fish the Magish.
• Preschool Storytime: Fridays, June 22 and 29 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 Storytime: Fridays, June 22 and 29 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
• eReader Training Workshop for Nooks: Wednesday, June 27, at 2 p.m. Learn how to borrow eBooks for your Nook. Sign up for this interactive program. Bring your device or questions and learn to find, check out and download books from the library's digital collection.
• eReader Training Workshop for Kindles: Thursday, June 28, at 2 p.m. Learn how to borrow eBooks for your Kindle. Bring your device or questions and learn to find, check out and download books from the library's digital collection.
Galleries and Exhibits
Music
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
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.
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.
Mooresville Recreation Department
704-663-7026.
• Summer Camp morning drop-off: Early drop off is now available for the Just Keep Movin' Morning Camp held at the War Memorial Center, 220 N. Maple St. Parents may now register for the program, which is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at a cost $10 per week.
The Just Keep Movin' program for rising first through ninth graders runs from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at $30 per week if registered by 5 p.m. the Thursday preceding the week attending, $40 otherwise. Just Keep Movin' focuses on fitness, sports and active games. There is a supervised lunch time for any participants attending the afternoon program during the same week. Register for these programs and more online at www.mooresvillerecreation.org or at the Recreation Administration Building at 418 Carpenter Ave. For more information call 704-663-7026.
• Summer Playground and Summer Talons: Enrollment for both programs is available, which run Monday-Friday, noon-5:30 p.m. at the War Memorial Center on Maple Street. The Summer Playground Program is for rising first through seventh graders and features swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, etc. The Summer Talons program is for rising eighth through 10th graders and features swimming, leadership training, character building, challenge games and adventure trips.
The camps continue through Aug. 10. There will be no camp the week of July 4. The cost of the Summer Playground Program is $50 per week if registered by 5 p.m. Thursday before the week attending, $70 otherwise. Cost of the Summer Talons program is $40 per week plus the cost of any trips (optional). Register for these programs and more online at www.mooresvillerecreation.org or at the Recreation Administration Building at 418 Carpenter Ave. For more information call 704-663-7026.
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
171 Fairview Road, Mooresville
704-660-4000
• 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 .
• Bariatric surgery seminars: Lake Norman Regional Medical Center will hosts free, monthly educational seminars, Understanding Surgical Weight Loss, the second Wednesday and the last Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. The next session is Monday, June 25, in The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman, 131 Medical Park Road, Suite 303, adjacent to the hospital.
The program is geared toward those who are 100 pounds over their ideal body weight, unable to sustain significant weight loss, have weight-related medical issues and are ready to make a life change to become healthier. Dr. Ryan Heider, medical director of The Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman, will explain the procedures and processes from the initial consultation to post-operation nutritional counseling. Presentations are followed by a question-and-answer period.
Morbid obesity is a life-threatening disease that affects more than 15 million people in the U.S. A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that bariatric surgery improved or resolved Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and high cholesterol in the vast majority of morbidly obese patients. Most patients had lost 55 to 70 percent of their excess weight one year after bariatric surgery.
For more information and to register for the seminar, call 704-660-HLTH (4584).
• 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 at 202 N. Church St. 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 .
