Special Events
Power of the People: Environmental Justice in Orange County — Jan. 25, 2:30-5pm. 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. Free. 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
The View and Realization of the Foundational Path is the focus of study at Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center. Jan. 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 — Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Self-help support after the death of a child. Free and open to all adults grieving the loss of a child or sibling. Evergreen United Methodist Church. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org
DivorceCare — Mondays, 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: Helping Children Grow into Competent, Caring Adults with child psychologist Dr. Clyde Everly. Jan. 17, 10-11:30am. Call 942-8083, ext. 2 to register.
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
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 Street. 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