The Carrboro Greenspace will present Gillo Pontecorvo’s The Battle of Algiers on June 21 at 8:30 p.m.Â
Seniors/Wellness Program
ORANGE COUNTY SENIORSTRIDERS – A University Mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers. 8:00am exercise warm-up, breakfast at Bear Rock, and health talk by local health experts on a variety of topics. Orange County residents age 55 and older. Free. 3rd Wed of every month. 968-2073.
Groups
MEDITATION – Practices of Tibetan Buddhism: Shinay, Tonglen & Deity Practice. Everyone is welcome. Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center. www.piedmontktc.org. 933-2138.
YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS – Restorative yoga offered every week for cancer patients and their families at Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, Wed 11am-noon and Thu 6-7:30pm. Free. 401-9333, www.cornucopiahouse.org.
DIVORCE CARE – Non-denominational divorce seminar/support group is offered Weds at the Chapel Hill Bible Church, 6:45-8:30pm. Childcare is provided. Donna Coston, 408-0310 or Cindy Gudeman, 967-1547.
RECOVERY INC. – Recovery Inc., an international nonprofit organization that offers self-help methods for managing anger, controlling depression and reducing stress, meets every Wed at 7pm and every Friday at 10:30am. All are welcome. For information and directions, call 918-3677.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS – A 12-step program helping compulsive overeaters. We are not-for-profit, with no dues, fees, or religious affiliations. MON: 7:30-9pm @ 300 E Rosemary St in Chapel Hill. 383-0937. TUE: 6-7pm @ Evergreen United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. 929-5963. Wed: 7:30-9pm @ Hillsborough Presbyterian Church. 732-0936. Thu: 7-8pm @ 300 E Rosemary St in Chapel Hill. 968-0304.
Outdoors
THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS – Thu, Jun 21, 8:30pm. Presented by the Carrboro Greenspace. Gillo Pontecorvo’s presents a harrowing, documentary-style depiction of the Algerian’s people’s struggle to liberate themselves from France between 1954 and 1962. 951-5200. carrborogreenways@riseup.net. carrborogreenspace.org
KAYAK ADVENTURES – Local, small group flatwater nature tours invites you to paddle Northeast Creek this Sat, Jun 23,10am-1pm, on Jordan Lake. 929-3805. $45 per boat
POTLUCK IN A PASTURE SUMMER SUPPERS – Every 3rd Sun beginning May 20. Sponsored by ChathamArts. www.chathamarts.org
CARRBORO FARMERS’ MARKET – Sat 7am–12pm. Continues through Dec 22. Wed 3:30–6:30pm, continues through Oct 17. 932-1641, www.carrborofarmersmarket.com.
SOUTHERN VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET – Thu 4-7pm through Aug. 30. Market Street on the Village Green
HILLSBOROUGH FARMERS’ MARKET – Apr-Nov. Wed 3-6pm, Sat 7:30am-noon. 732-8315
WEAVER STREET MARKET – Jazz & More! Sunday Brunch. Every Sunday 11am to 1pm beginning Apr 8.
GARDEN WALK – Discussions on planting, garden maintenance, design & gardening for wildlife with bird & butterfly gardens. Saturdays. Niche Gardens, 967-0078, www.nichegardens.com.
NC BOTANICAL GARDEN GUIDED TOURS – meet at the stone gathering circle in front of the Totten Center. Sat, 10-11am, 962-0522, www.ncbg.unc.edu.
TAI-CHI PRACTICE – Sponsored by Friends of the Poet’s Walk. Every Sat, 9am. Free. Poet’s Walk, Ayr Mount, Hillsborough, 732-1891, www.savepoetswalk.com.
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE – Seeking volunteers for tasks around the house, cooking dinners for families & community service projects. 913-2040, www.chapelhillrmh.net.
RAPE CRISIS SUPPORT GROUPS – Winter & spring support groups at the OCRCC: Primary Survivors Group; Men’s Group; “Healing with Nature†Group. Pre-screening required. Free & confidential, groups@ocrcc.org. 968-4647, www.ocrcc.org.
CLUB NOVA THRIFT SHOP – Seeking volunteers; Club Nova provides opportunities for individuals living with mental illness. 967-6985, cmorton@clubnova.org , www.clubnova.org.
Kids
MUSIC EXPLORIUM’S EXPLORE! RHYTHM – presented by Summer Reading Program 07 at the Carrboro Branch Library. Sun, Jun 30 at 3pm. 969-3006
KIDS COMEDYSPORTZ – Improv. Sat, 5pm. $10. DSI Comedy Theater. 338-8150, www.dsicomedytheater.com.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS – Sundays at 3pm. Sponsored by the Carrboro Branch Library.
Jun 24 – The amazing music of Kathy Kielar and her Drums. Jul 1 – The Magic of the great Gary Blankenship. Jul 8 – A musical afternoon with the fantastic Charles Pettee. Jul 15 – Entertainment Adventures presents: The Museum at the Library: Animal presentation. Live animals!
EXPRESS YOURSELF! – new art program for ages 3-8. Registration requested. Sat, 10:45-11:15am & 11:30m-12pm $2.
Special Events
SKIPSATIONS – Jump rope team, ages 7-adult. Wed, Aug 1, 7:30-9:30pm. $3/person; $8/family or group, 918-7364. Carrboro Century Center.
GUILFORD NATIVE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION POW-WOW – entertains you with series of authentic dances including a special interactive friendship dance with the audience. Wed, Aug. 15, 7:30-9:30pm. $3/person; $8/family or group, 918-7364. Carrboro Century Center
Comedy
DSI COMEDY THEATER – 338-8150, www.dsicomedytheater.com. HAROLD NIGHT – 2 teams perform 30-min collection of improvised scenes & games. 8pm. $5. COMEDYSPORTZ – Competitive improv for all ages. Every Sat, 7:30pm. $10
MISTER DIPLOMAT – Longform improv featuring local celebrity guests. Every Fri, 9:30pm. $10. BEST SHOW EVER – All-star comedy showcase featuring the best of DSI. Sat, 9:30pm. $10. CAGEMATCH – Competitive longform improv; audience votes – winning team plays new challenger. Every other Thu, 8pm. $8
Comedy Hour – Fourth Sat, 7:30pm. Comedy open mic – Fourth Tue, 7:30-9:30pm. The Cave, 968-9308, www.caverntavern.com