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
DURHAM-ORANGE QUILTERS’ GUILD – Mon, Jul 16, 7:30pm. Grace Church, 200 Sage Rd., Chapel Hill. Program features local origami artist Helen Wolfson. 544-3285 http://www.durhamorangequilters.com/
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
KAYAK ADVENTURES – Saturday July 21, Eno River Paddle 4:30pm. to 7:30pm, Pennys Bend in Durham. Call Susanne 919-929-3805.Trip is $45 and includes all equipment and instruction.
POTLUCK IN A PASTURE SUMMER SUPPERS – Every 3rd Sun beginning May 20. Sponsored by ChathamArts. www.chathamarts.org
ANNUAL TOMATO TASTING – Carrboro Farmers’ Market, Jul 21. 8:30am until the tomatoes run out. Sample over 60 varieties of tomatoes, ranging from conventional to heirloom varieties, this event showcases the abundance of tomatoes that grow in a 50-mile radius of the Market. Tomato recipes on-hand, Master Gardeners to offer tomato-growing tips. Sheila Neal, 919-280-3326. info@carrborofarmersmarket.com
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.
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.
Etc.
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
PITTSBORO MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL – Open House. Jul 22, 2-5pm. Now enrolling for August ’07! Contact us to request a personal tour. Conveniently located 1 mile off of 15-501 between Chapel Hill/Carrboro and Pittsboro. www.pittsboromontessori.com
TODDLER TIME – Jul 12, It’s your turn to be a king or a queen! 4pm. Jul 19, Miz Moon invites her friends to go to the seashore, 4pm. Jul 26, Miz Moon will hold Awards Day, 4pm. Carrboro BranchLibrary.The programs are free, and all toddlers are invited. 969-3006.
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME – Carrboro Branch Library every Saturday at 10:30am. 969-3006. Jul 14: Get out your swimsuit! Or your raincoat! Or your winter coat! We’ll share stories about getting dressed! Jul 21: Come here the story of our summer reading mascot: Detective LaRue, by Mark Teague! Jul 28: Share a mystery on the Egyptian Nile with Tomie dePaola’s Bill and Pete!
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.
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
CELEBRATE BASTILLE DAY – WITH CHICLE AND THE OPEN-EYE CAFÉ
Sun, Jul 15. At the Open-Eye: 3-4pm. Activities for children, including games, French revolutionary hat-making, face painting, learning to sing the French national anthem, a mini-French class, crepes to fill. 4-7pm. Activities for adults, including wine tasting, crepes, talks on French coffee, eclectic tourism in Paris, Bastille Day in France, French art, photos by Jenny Warburg. At CHICLE: 7–8:30pm. Film: The Lady and the Duke / L’Anglaise et le duc (2001)
from New Wave director Eric Rohmer tells the true story of Grace Dalrymple Elliot, a British aristocrat trapped in Paris during the French Revolution.
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.
A TASTE OF CHATHAM – “PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ FOR SENIORSâ€
Chatham County Council on Aging’s 14th annual capital campaign fundraiser. Sun, Aug 12 at the Governors Club from 4-7. The evening will include delicious dishes donated by local businesses and private chefs, wine tasting & a live auction. $40.00. 919-542-4512
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