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You are in luck if you live in an apartment in Mooresville, NC. Plenty of activities fill the schedule this week around the area. Our calendar also includes eggs and a wide range of activities from bass fishing to theater.
 
Some of the world’s top professional bass anglers will hit Lake Norman this weekend for the three-day Bassmasters Southern Open, with boats leaving from Blythe Landing. Weigh-ins will be held the first two days at Blythe Landing, the final day at Concord’s Bass Pro Shops.

Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville has themed this week’s Fun Friday “Eggstravaganza,” with an egg hunt and Easter egg decorating, while the Historic Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville will hold its annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday morning. In other activities this week:

• The Davidson Public Library begins its “It Was a Book First” movie series on Wednesday with a free showing of “The Adventures of Tintin.”
• The Birdnest in downtown Davidson will host a performance Friday night by the Mike Strauss Band with special guests Junestar. A portion of ticket sales will go to Habitat for Humanity.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

• Discovery Place Kids Fun Fridays, all day, Discovery Place Kids, 105 Gilead Road, Huntersville. This week’s DPK Fun Friday theme is “Eggstravaganza,” where kids can participate in an egg hunt and some egg-speriments, test their skills in an egg drop and decorate Easter eggs.
• Global Café, 10 a.m., Cornelius Library, 21105 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. Learn about America’s history and culture while improving your English conversational skills. No registration necessary.
• Preschool Storytime, 10:15 a.m., Davidson Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. 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, 11 a.m., Davidson Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. 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.
• Live music at The Birdsnest, 8 p.m., The Birdsnest, 102-B S. Main St., Davidson. Performance by the Mike Strauss Band with special guests Junestar. Tickets: $10, with a portion of each ticket sold going to Habitat for Humanity.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

• Davidson Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-noon, downtown Davidson, next to Town Hall. 2012 opening day for the Davidson Farmer’s Market. Local farmers and vendors selling meats, produce, dairy products, baked goods, and other items. Runs every Saturday through November.
• Rural Hill Community Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Rural Hill Farm, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. The public is invited to participate in a day of free egg hunts and spoon races.
• Science Saturday Book Club for Kids, 2 p.m., Davidson Library, 119 S. Main St., Davidson. This program, designed to support science literacy, features simple interactive science experiments based upon a book will be demonstrated. This month’s titles: “Scene of the Crime” and “Crime Scene Science.”
• Sip and Shop at Wooden Stone Gallery, 4-6 p.m., Wooden Stone Gallery, 445 S. Main St., Davidson. Raffaldini Vineyards will be featured at the gallery’s monthly wine tasting. Tickets are $8 per person, and include a complimentary wine glass.

Now in the middle of January, after the frenzy of the holidays, many of us in our apartments in Mooresville, NC are wondering “what can we do now?”

Here is a list of area activities around Mooresville in the upcoming week:

Jan. 14

Canoe Nature Trip:
Join a ranger at 2 p.m. for a guided canoe tour of Park Lake. People should bring extra clothes and towels. Must be someone 16 or older in each canoe and no more than three adults per canoe. Maximum number of people is 20.  Lake Norman State Park, 159 Inland Sea Lane, Troutman.

Mooresville Concerts:
The Cockman Family returns 7:30 p.m. A complimentary "Meet The Artists" reception follows the concert. Tickets $10, students $5, under 10 free. Tickets at Recreation Dept office. Charles Mack Citizen Cente.

Jan. 15

Mammals of the Park:
Join a ranger at 3 p.m. for a power point presentation about the mammals found in Lake Norman State Park. Must register prior to the event date. Lake Norman State Park.

Jan. 17

Organ at Davidson Concert:
Organist Susan Bates kicks off the second of the 2011-2012 Organ at Davidson concert series at 7:30 p.m. A reception follows. Events are free with donations in support of future programs encouraged. Davidson College Presbyterian Church.

Jan. 18

Art Exhibit Opening:
"Recent Gifts and Acquisitions," including a major piece by Polish sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz. The 7:30 p.m. opening will also showcase "Works on Paper" by Sean Scully, and mark the release of "Davidson Collects: 100 Writers Respond to Art." Professor Van Hilliard and Gallery Director Brad Thomas will speak about the project. The exhibitions are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, and noon-4 p.m. on weekends. Davidson College.

Alder Trail Hike:
Join a ranger at 2 p.m. for a short hike in Lake Norman State Park when the ranger will talk about park activities, history and native wildlife. The program will last one hour. Must register prior to event date. Free. Lake Norman State Park, Troutman.

Ceramics 101:
This Wednesday class is for someone with no prior experience to learn handbuilding, wheel and glazing techniques. Ages teen to adult. 9:30 a.m. The Cornelius Arts Center, Cornelius.

Basic Ceramics for Teens:
This Wednesday course offers a mix of ceramic techniques. Ages 12 - 16. 4:45 p.m. The Cornelius Arts Center, Cornelius.  

Jan. 19

Fashion Club for Kids:
6-9 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month. Ages 8-15. 6 p.m. $20. Future Fashion Designers, Mooresville.

Speed Networking:
Open to all. 8 a.m. Free. 704-664-3898. www.mooresvillenc.org. Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. 704-662-3334. www.cmccmooresville.com.

Jan. 20

Business Luncheon:
Guest speaker will be Patrick McCrory. Lunch will be provided. The Business Person, Citizen of the Year, Duke Energy Service, Excellence in Education, Sara Tice Woman in Leadership and Willis Barnette Entrepreneurial Award recipients will all be announced. Open to the public. Reservations: 704-664-3898. 11:30 a.m. Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, 149 E. Iredell Ave., Mooresville. www.mooresvillenc.org.

Jan. 21

TV Modeling Fest 2012 Competition:
Konscious Money Entertainment is now accepting talent applications from aspiring female models who are interested in auditioning for the March 2012 Rip the Runway Model festival that will be filmed for Charlotte Cable TV and Internet Vimeo.com. 1 p.m. 704-218-9645. konsciousmoney.webs.com. Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville.

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