By BILL KISER
CorneliusNews.net
The spectator areas at Davidson College’s Belk Arena will resemble a winter whiteout Monday night when the Wildcats’ men’s basketball team hosts Wofford during WhiteOut Belk night. It’s one of a series of Kicks From Cats fund-raisers. Elsewhere this week, several meetings with information about the Red Line Regional Rail Project are planned in Mooresville, Davidson and Cornelius. Rotary Club of Lake Norman has its annual pancake breakfast and talent show Saturday morning at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius, and Davidson Farmer’s Market has another winter tailgate market in downtown Davidson.
WhiteOut Belk caps a week of fundraising efforts for the Kicks from Cats program, run by the Access To Success (A2S) Foundation founded by former Davidson player and Nigeria native Andrew Lovedale. See our Jan. 31 preview, “Kicks from Cats plans fundraisers, WhiteOut Belk”.
There’s plenty more to take in during the week in Davidson and the surrounding area.
On Wednesday, chef Joanne Weir, host of the TV series “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” and a new series titled “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence,” will appear at Davidson College’s Vail Commons.
Thursday night, the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists will hold a free nature program by Davidson College’s Dr. Michael Dorcas at the Mooresville Public Library.
On Friday night, the newly-formed Socialite Club of Mooresville will hold a Valentine Dance at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mooresville as a fundraiser for the Mooresville-Lake Norman Christian Mission.
The Davidson Farmer’s Market returns for its first February appearance in the parking area next door to the Davidson Town Hall on Saturday morning, and that afternoon the Rotary Club of Lake Norman will hold its annual pancake breakfast and Lake Norman Talent Show at Cornelius’ Bethel Presbyterian Church.
There’s also live music on Thursday through Saturday nights at Summit Coffee and the Brickhouse Tavern, both in downtown Davidson.
These events — and more below — are in our day-by-day calendar at right. Also, at right on this page, see our movie show times listings for Our Town Cinemas.
MONDAY, FEB. 6
Red Line Regional Rail project – meetings today where the project could be discussed include: 4 p.m., Huntersville Town Board pre-meeting discussion with consultants, Huntersville Town Hall; 6 p.m., Mooresville Town Board, Mooresville town hall; 7 p.m., Cornelius Town Board meeting, Cornelius Town Hall.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, 12 p.m., Conference Room 267, second floor, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte. The meeting of the full planning commission features of visit from their counterparts on the Raleigh Planning Commission.
DCPC Memorial Blood Drive, 2-6:30 p.m., Congregation House, Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Concord Road, Davidson. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the church in memory of the late Steve Sgouros. Appointments can be made by calling 704-892-5641.
Davidson men’s basketball vs. Wofford, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ men’s basketball team hosts Wofford in a Southern Conference game. It’s also Kicks from Cats and WhiteOut Belk night, seeking donations for the A2S Foundation. Info: DavidsonWildcats.com See also our Jan. 31 preview, “Kicks from Cats plans fundraisers, WhiteOut Belk”
Cornelius Town Board, 7 p.m., Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – Cornelius Town Board meeting. Pre-meeting at 6 p.m. Agenda includes a hearing on a proposed rezoning for the planned Life Fellowship church off I-77 Exit 28; discussion and possible vote on banning smoking at Parks & Rec facilities; discussion of the 911 call center; an update on parks planning; and an update on the north Meck victim advocate from United Family Services. See our preview: on CorneliusNews.net
TUESDAY, FEB. 7
Mooresville Red Line Regional Rail meetings – 7:30 a.m., Mooresville Rotary Club looks at the Red Line at its meeting, Ten O’Clock Charlie’s, Water Tower Center, 455 E. Plaza Drive; 9:30 a.m., Red Line QA, Mooresville Town Hall; 10:30 a.m., Mooresville Review Committee, Mooresville Town Hall; 11:45 a.m.
Red Line Industry Rountable Lunch, 11:45-1:15 p.m., The Range, 10913 Bailey Road, Cornelius – Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corp. hosts an Industry Roundtable Luncheon about the Red Line. With presentation by consultants Mark Briggs and Katherine Henderson. www.redlineregionalrail.org
NAWBO-Charlotte Meeting , 5:30-7:30 p.m., Byron’s South End, 101 W. Worthington Ave., Suite 110, Charlotte. The Charlotte chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ February meeting will have Mary Tribble, chief of event planning for the 2012 Democratic National Convention, as its guest speaker. Information: Call 704-367-3454 or visit www.nawbocharlotte.org.
Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, 6 p.m., Meeting Chamber, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte. Regular bi-weekly meeting of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. Agenda includes an update on the county revaluation appeals process, which Cornelius officials have raised questions about. Also, discussion of possible funding for a new $15 million elementary school on Stumptown Road, Huntersville. Agenda on Charmeck.org. (See items Manager’s report C and Staff Report B. )
First Tuesdays at MeckGOP, 7-8:30 p.m., MeckGOP Headquarters, 1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 111, Charlotte. Monthly open house allows visitors to meet with MeckGOP officers and leaders, and learn how to get involved in the local Republican Party. Information: Visit www.meckgop.com.
Holocaust Studies Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Hance Auditorium, Chambers Building, Davidson College. A Holocaust studies lecture by Eric Steinhart, a scholar at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Steinhart will discuss “Soviet Collaborators and the Holocaust in Ukraine.” Steinhart has already authored a number of articles on the Holocaust and Nazi Germany. There is no charge to attend. Information: Call 704-894-2284.
Religion Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. This year’s Staley Lecture will be by renowned author Barbara Brown Taylor, who will speak about “Learning to Walk in the Dark: The Ancient Way of Unknowing.” She will discuss how darkness has gotten a bad name among religious people, when it is in fact where God does some of God’s best work. Taylor teaches religion at Piedmont College in Georgia, and was voted Georgia “Author of the Year” in 2006. There is no charge to attend the talk. Information: Call 704-894-2423.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8
Red Line Regional Rail Special Meeting, 9 a.m., Community Room, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Special meeting by the town of Cornelius regarding the business/financial plan for the Red Line Regional Rail Project. An analysis of the plan will be presented by Cato Institute senior fellow Randal O’Toole. There will also be an open forum to allow elected officials, community leaders, residents, business operators and other stakeholders to ask questions. The governing boards of the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville and Huntersville, the city of Charlotte and the board of commissioners for Mecklenburg and Iredell counties be present.
Red Line Regional Rail Project Panel, 11 a.m., Community Room, Cornelius Town Hall, 21445 Catawba Ave., Cornelius – The public is invited to a panel discussion on the Red Line Regional Rail project. Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte, consultant Mark Briggs, Brad Howard of Langtree Development and John Markham will share their views on the draft business-finance plan currently under review by all participating jurisdictions. Red Line project consultants will also be on hand to answer technical questions and respond to statements about the Draft Plan made by Randal O’Toole of the Cato Institute.
Dining with Joanne Weir, 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Vail Commons, Davidson College, Davidson. Dining event with chef Joanne Weir, host of the TV series “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class” and a new series titled “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence.” Weir will meet fans, talk about cuisine and offer a Mediterranean luncheon she has inspired. Tickets: $9.75 per person. Information: Call 704-894-2600 or email crmombert@davidson.edu.
Lake Norman Regional Transportation Commission,
Davidson Toastmasters, 6:30-7:45 p.m., Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius. The Davidson Toastmasters weekly meeting. Visitors welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. for setup and networking. Info: http://davidson.freetoasthost.org/index.html.
Davidson women’s basketball vs. Georgia Southern, 7 p.m., Belk Arena, Davidson College. The Wildcats’ women’s basketball team will host Georgia Southern in a Southern Conference game.
Stand Up North Carolina, 7 p.m., Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. Guest speaker willl be Karen Duquette, director of legislative affairs for Civitas, who will speak on the current status of ObamaCare and its implications for North Carolina. Also attending will be Charles Allen, candidate for N.C. House 95th District, and Karen Carty, president of the Iredell County Republican Women. Admission is free.
Media Affairs Lecture, 7 p.m., Alvarez Student Union, Smith 900 Room, Davidson College. A talk about “The Media and International Relations” by retired U.S. Navy Admiral William J. Fallon. Fallon will speak about how social media outlets are now connecting not only people with other people, but governments to governments. Fallon spent 41 years in the Navy, and currently serves as chair of the board of CounterTack Inc., a cyber security firm. There is no charge to attend the talk. Information: Call 704-894-2440.
Live music at Paddy’s Pour House, 8 p.m., 20930 Torrence Chapel Rd, Cornelius – Live music: Persy Kerns. Info: 704-895-7170 or paddyspourhouselkn.com
THURSDAY, FEB. 9
Nature program: Invasive Pythons, 7 p.m., Youth Services Room, Mooresville Public Library, 304 S. Main St., Mooresville. “Invasive Pythons” is the topic at the next free nature program sponsored by the Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. Dr. Michael Dorcas of Davidson College will bring a live 14-foot python to illustrate his presentation which focuses on the professor’s studies of these non-native creatures which have invaded the wetlands of Florida. No reservations are required for this program, however seats are limited and participants are urged to arrive on time in order to participate. The door will be closed after the program starts to keep the reptile calm for viewing.
Theatre Lecture, 7 p.m., Sprinkle Room, Knobloch Campus Center, Davidson College. Talk by Harvard University professor of classics Richard Tarrant on “Permanence and Change in ‘Metamorphoses.” The talk anticipates the Theatre Department’s late February production of the modern adaptation of the play “Metamorphoses” by American playwright Mary Zimmerman. There is no charge to attend the talk. Information: Call 704-894-2912 or email cavanhallgren@davidson.edu.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Rusty Knox Band. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Phil and Mike. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
Chemistry Lecture, 2:30 p.m., Room B25, Thurman Lecture Hall, Martin Chemistry Building, Davidson College.Talk by Anne Spuches, professor of chemistry at East Carolina University on “The Thermodynamics of Metal-ProteinInteractions: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” Light refreshments will be served at 2 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: Call 704-894-2307 or email kafilar@davidson.edu.
Socialite Club Valentine Dance, 6-10 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 159 Gateway Boulevard, Mooresville. The Socialite Club of Mooresville will host a Valentine Dance as a fundraiser for the Mooresville-Lake Norman Christian Mission. Tickets are $35 per person. Reservations-tickets: Call 704-572-0162 or email socialiteclub@hotmail.com.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 5-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – 5-9 p.m., Freckled Dog Pub upstairs; 8-11 p.m., live music: Mike Strauss Trio. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Thirsty Horses. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
North Meck Rotary Talent Show, 8 a.m. to noon, Bethel Presbyterian Church, 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. The Rotary Club of Lake Norman is holding its annual pancake breakfast and Lake Norman Talent Show. Proceeds from the two events go to Big Brothers/Big Sisters’ “Big Day at the Lake” and to Seed Programs International. Tickets are $10 per person. Interested performers can call 704-895-5612, or visit www.northmeckrotary.org.
Davidson Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m.-noon, downtown Davidson, next to Town Hall – Davidson Farmer’s Market winter tailgate market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs second and fourth Saturdays through March. Information: Visit www.davidsonfarmersmarket.org.DavidsonNews.net is pleased to be the media sponsor for Davidson Farmer’s Market.
Davidson Day open house, 10 a.m. to noon, Davidson Day School, Jetton and Griffith streets, Davidson – Families with children of all grades welcome to this open house. Info: www.davidsonday.org.
Coming to God Through Stories, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 304 S. Main St., Davidson. Workshop by Dr. John G. Sullivan, a former Catholic priest and professor of philosophy at Elon, introducing short teaching stories from a variety of faith traditions. Dr. Sullivan is the author of three books, and continues to teach at the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Md. The cost is $30 per person, and reservations must be made by Feb. 6. Information-reservations: Call 704-488-5825 or email astarette@davidsonumc.org.
Shred-it North Carolina, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mooresville ReStore, 121 Norman Station Boulevard, Mooresville. A Shred-it North Carolina event is a community shred event that offers individuals an easy opportunity to shred personal information at an easy convenient location. The Mooresville ReStore will have a shredding truck with customer service representative in the parking lot. Donations for shredding are welcome. Event is for individuals only (no businesses).
Fairy House Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Latta Plantation Nature Center, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville. Come spend an afternoon discovering the joy and magic of fairy houses! Storytelling, face painting, crafts, activities and food will be available. Prizes for best fairy or gnome house will be awarded. Learn how to build your own fairy house on one of our nature trails! Enchanting fun for all ages! No registration required. Information: Call 704-875-1391 or visit on the web.
Guys Night at Wooden Stone Gallery, 4-6 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. A special pre-Valentine’s Day event for the guys to take care of their last-minute gift shopping. Wine will be served. Information: Email jinny@woodenstonegallery.com or call 704-892-1449.
Hough High Ping Pong Ball, 7-11 p.m., Hough High School gymnasium, 12420 Bailey Road, Cornelius. The school’s inaugural Ping Pong Ball, a combination ping-pong tournament and dance, to raise funds for the Special Olympics Mecklenburg County. The event is open to high school students, parents, faculty and all Special Olympics N.C. athletes and their families. Admission to the dance is $5, and event T-shirts will be on sale for $12. Refreshments will also be available for purchase. For information about the ping-pong tournament, call 704-287-2750.
Live music at Summit Coffee, 8-11 p.m., Summit Coffee, 128 S. Main St., Davidson – Live music: Nick Evans. Free. Info: 704-895-9090.
Live music at the Brickhouse, 8:30 p.m., Brickhouse Tavern, 209 Delburg St., Davidson. Live music with Little Johnny Trailer Trash. Info: 704-987-2022 or brickhousetavern.com.
SUNDAY, FEB. 12
Davidson UMC Mess Hall Breakfast, 7-8 a.m., Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St., Davidson. Guest speaker is church member Bill Liebler, who just returned from two years in Singapore and China, and will talk about his experiences there. A $5 donation per person is suggested.
Theater auditions, 2 p.m., Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Auditions will be held for parts in the upcoming Davidson Community Players’ production of “Crazy For You,” which will run June 21-30. Auditions will also be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 13. All auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song that shows off their vocal range. Audition pieces should be memorized. Please bring music in the proper key, an accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing is NOT recommended. A dance call will follow the vocal audition, please dress comfortably and be prepared to move. If you tap, please bring tap shoes. Auditioners should also bring a recent head shot if available, list of theatrical experience and list of conflicts for the late April-June time frame. Information: Visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
A Cappella Concert, 4-5 p.m., Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. The third-annual Buddy Benefit will feature performances by some of Davidson College’s best a cappella groups as a fundraiser for Angels in Need, a Davidson-based charity that helps local children with special needs. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted at the door.
FreeWord Slam Poets, 7 p.m., St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson. Davidson College’s spoken-word poetry team will demonstrate its FreeWord Slam Poetry skills during a performance at St. Alban’s. Reception to follow. Upper School and older invited. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. Information: Call 704-892-0173.
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