Special Events
Power of the People: Environmental Justice in Orange County — Jan. 25, 2:30-5pm, free. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. Talk by Omega Wilson of the West End Revitalization Association, Inc. A celebratory dance performance will be given by East Baile Latino from East Chapel Hill High School. For more information, call 960-3875.
Dance
The Chocolate Factory — Jan. 17, 2 and 6pm. Studio A Dancers present an adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. East Chapel Hill High Auditorium. $5, tickets available www.dancecentre.net/blog
Faith
Advent Lutheran — 10:25am worship service
Buddhist Teachings and Meditation — Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. The Kosala Mahayana Buddhist center teaches traditional Kadampa Buddhist practice. 711 W. Rosemary St. 619-5736, meditationinchapelhill.org
Taking Refuge is the focus of study at Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, Jan. 7 & 14, 7:30-9pm, Carrboro, 968-9426, piedmontktc.org.
Health & Wellness
Cancer Support — Weekly support free of charge for cancer patients and family. www.cornucopiahouse.org
The Compassionate Friends — Self-help support after the death of a child. Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Free and open to all adults grieving the loss of a child or sibling. Evergreen United Methodist Church. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org
DivorceCare — Mondays, starting Jan. 12, 7pm. A support group for those separated or divorced. Orange United Methodist Church. 942-2825, www.connect2orange.org
The Family Advocacy Network is sponsoring a free workshop, Empathy Work: Helpin Children Grow into Cometent, Caring Adults with child psychologist Dr. Clyde Everly. Jan. 17, 10-11:30am Call 942-8083, ext. 2 to register.
Fundraising
On Tuesday, Jan 13 TABLE, a nonprofit coalition of college students and community members feeding Chapel Hill & Carrboro’s hungry children, will recieve 5% of all proceeds from store sales at Whole Foods Market in Chapel Hill.
Kids
Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm. Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006
Preschool Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30am. Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006
Express Yourself! — Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, 11:30am-noon. Art program for ages 3-8 & their caregivers. Kidzu Children’s Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. $2, 933-1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
Literary
Books Sandwiched — First Wednesday of most months, 11am. Conference room of the Chapel Hill Public Library. 968-2780
Cybrary Movie/Book Club — Jan 15., 7pm. To discuss Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog. See the movie, read the book, or both. Carrboro Cybrary. 918-738, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary
Meetings
Harry’s Market — An organizational meeting Jan. 10 at 10am for folks interested in Harry’s Community Garden at Harry’s Market in White Cross.
Moms NetWorking is holding an open professional networking session with Triangle moms regarding job searching, career changes, entrepreneurial ideas and work/family balance. Jan. 13, 6:30-8:30pm, Chapel Hill Public Library, Downstairs Meeting Room, 423,4292, momsnetworking.org
Volunteers
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program — Seeks volunteers at least 55 years of age and over who would like assistance in finding an opportunity that matches their interests. RSVP places volunteers with more than 100 nonprofit agencies in Orange County. 968-2056, www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/RSVPindex.asp
Meals on Wheels — Seeks volunteers to deliver meals and/or bake simple desserts for recipients in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. 942-2948
English as a Second Language Conversation Club — Seeks volunteers to talk with groups of international students Fridays from noon-2pm. University Methodist Church on Franklin St. 967-1448, harwellja@bellsouth.net
VITA Tax Service — free tax service families done by trained and certified volunteers. The service will be available Monday through Saturday, Feb. 2 through April 15 at several sites in Orange and Chatham counties. www.co.orange.nc.us/vita.asp