Thursday, June 25
Rogers Road Panel — A panel discussion will accompany the opening reception for “Documenting Neighborhood History in the Rogers Road Neighborhood of Chapel Hill†in Wilson Library’s Special Collections Library at UNC. Reception at 5pm, program at 5:45pm. 962-1172 for more.
Saturday, June 27
Healthcare and Diet Talk — Join the Orange County Campaign for Change and Organizing for America to learn about healthcare reform. Bring healthy non-perishable foods for donation to local food banks. 9am-12pm at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market.
Carrboro Map Signing — Carrboro artist Richard Cloudt will sign numbered copies of his hand drawn Walk Carrboro maps at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market. Some proceeds from the $10 map will benefit the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service that feeds and shelters the homeless in Carrboro and Chapel Hill. 7am-12pm
Sunday, June 28
Magnolia Klezmer at Weaver St. — The Magnolia Klezmer Band will play the jazz brunch at Weaver St. Market. Bring chairs and blankets. Free, 11am-1pm.
Somay Ku Film Screening — Join ChathamArts in the Barn for a film screening of “Somay Ku: A Uganda Tennis Story,†the story of a Ugandan war refugee’s journey to play tennis in the United States, shot and directed by Durham filmmaker Rex Miller. Admission is $5 ($3 for students) For more, 542-0394 or www.chathamarts.org. Show starts at 7pm at McIntyre’s Fine Books in Fearrington Village.
Plague of Doves Book Talk — The Contemporary Fiction Book Club will meet to discuss The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich. This book tackles the plight of contemporary Native Americans and was a finalist for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary
Summer Safety — Kidzu Children’s Museum will host a Summer Safety Event on June 28. 1:30-4pm, free. Located at 105 E. Franklin St., 933-1455 or kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.
Friday, June 3
Said and Done Reading — James Morrison will read from his volume of short stories Said and Done at McIntyre’s Fine Books in Fearrington Village. 542-3030, 2pm.
Ongoing
Cancer Support — Support groups for cancer patients and their families. cornucopiahouse.org
Compassionate Friends — Free self-help support for all adults grieving the loss of a child or sibling. Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm, Evergreen United Methodist Church. 967-3221, chapelhilltcf.org
DivorceCare — Support group for those separated or divorced. Mondays, 7pm, Orange United Methodist Church. 942-2825, connect2orange.org
Garden Tour — Free tour of the N.C. Botanical Garden’s display gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front of the Totten Center at the garden. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu
Garden Walk — Niche Gardens hosts guided garden walks with discussions on spring planting, garden maintenance, design and gardening for wildlife. Saturdays, 10am, 1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill. Free. 967-0078, nichegardens.com
Job Search Meeting — A networking and support group for job hunters. Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, Binkley Baptist Church, 1712
Willow Drive. 942-4964
Open-Mike Poetry — Tuesdays except first Tuesday, 7-9pm, Looking Glass Cafe & Boutique, 601 W. Main St. 636-5809
Computer Classes — Free computer classes: Computer and Web Basics, Intro to Email, MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and an Open Project Workshop. Wednesdays through June 24, 7pm, Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St. Registration required. 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary
Computer Classes — A free series of introductory computer classes with topics including Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Buying and Selling on Craigslist. Saturdays June 6-July 25, 9-10am, Carrboro Branch Library at McDougle School. Advance registration required. 969-3006, lib.unc.edu/cws
Kids
Toddler Time — Thursdays, 4pm, Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006
Preschool Story Time — Saturdays, 10:30am, Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006
Express Yourself! — Art program for ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, 11:30am-noon, Kidzu Children’s Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. $2. 933-1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
Garden Story Time — Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to come read theme-based nature tales and participate in activities in the garden. Thursdays through Aug. 27, 10-11am, N.C. Botanical Garden. $5 per family. Preregister 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu
Coaches needed — Coaching applications are now being accepted for the positions of JV women’s basketball coach and assistant field hockey coach at Carrboro High School. Please contact Athletic Director April Ross for additional information. She can be reached at aross@chccs.k12.nc.us or 918-2200, ext. 25023.
Volunteers
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program — Seeks volunteers at least 55 years of age and older who would like assistance in finding an opportunity that matches their interests. 968-2056, 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
Orange County Literacy — Seeks volunteers to help with adult literacy, basic math and English language tutoring, creative writing workshops at local homeless shelters and family literacy workshops. New tutor training workshops every month. Skills Development Center, 503 W. Franklin St. 933-2151