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Food pantry expands hours; needs donations of hygiene items
March 15. The food pantry at the Ada Jenkins Center has opened an additional day of the week to help clients whose COVID-19 related SNAP benefits have expired. COVID-related Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expired on Feb. 28, which means clients will need to pay an extra $95 to $295 each month for food […]
Ada Jenkins Center offering tax assistance services
March 16. The Ada Jenkins Center is hosting two program sites — Davidson and Huntersville — for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). VITA volunteers will assist neighbors with incomes of $60,000 or less prepare their taxes for free. In 2022 they helped 173 households, saving them a total of $43,250 […]
Davidson Community Players present Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
March 15. The Davidson Community Players will present Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof March 23-April 2. Advance tickets are on sale now: adult, $23; senior (65+), students under 21 years, $18. The show will be directed by Andy Rassler at the Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. Recommended ages 14 and […]
The ‘what’s next’ after Black History Month
March 15. By TL Bernthal. Even with Black History Month celebrations over, there are things anyone can do as a “what’s next” in race relations. In February, which is Black History Month, the diversity committee of the Lae Norman Chamber of Commerce brought together Ron Potts ,who was born and raised in the Smithville Community, […]
Make a reservation to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck
March 15. Families can make a reservation now to have brunch with the Easter Bunny and Duck on Saturday, April 1, at Veterans Park in Huntersville. Reserve a table for 45 minutes and enjoy brunch and a family craft while waiting for your photo with Bunny and Duck. Reservations are $20 per table (maximum […]
DLC seeks reaccreditation and your comments
March 14. The Davidson Lands Conservancy (DLC), a nationally accredited land trust, is applying for renewal of accreditation. The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting natural places and working lands forever. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, conducts an […]
Cain Center adds ‘POTUS’ to line-up; tickets sales start Thursday
March 14. The Cain Center for the Arts has added three performances to its April performance line-up. A regional cast will present three performance of “POTUS” at the center in April. Show times are 8 pm Wednesday, April 26, and Friday April 28; and 2 pm Saturday, April 29. Tickets go on sale Thursday, […]
Weekly calendar March 13-19: Organ, tequila, dance, mythical beasts AND St. Patrick’s Day parties
Calendar Sponsors Here’s what is going on this week. Monday, March 13 Organ at Davidson 7:30 pm | March 13. Evan Currie performing for the annual Bach Birthday Bash. Free; donations accepted. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, 100 North Main St., Davidson. Tuesday, March 14 Tacos & Tequila Tuesdays 5-10 pm | March 14. Food truck […]
Davidson to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday
March 13. Davidson residents are invited to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, March 18, at the corner of Jackson Street and Main Street, across from the former Davidson Town Hall building, 216 S. Main St. There will be a brief ceremony at 9 am followed by a tree planting along the adjacent side path. If […]
Traffic alert: Norfolk Southern rail crossing work to be done this week
March 13. Representatives from Norfolk Southern, Blythe Construction and the Town of Huntersville agreed to a two-day construction timeline for the planned rail work on Huntersville-Concord Road, North Church Street and Fourth Street. The work by Norfolk Southern is in accordance with Huntersville Main Street Project, as well as their need to make repairs on […]
