Artists’ Salon†— Friday, May 16, 6:30-9pm in the West End Theatre at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro. For artists of all kinds. Topic for May will be “Arts Marketing via Social Networking: Blogging & Podcasting.â€
“Faces†— A photographic exhibition curated by John Rosenthal. Reception May 18, 2-4:30pm. Carrboro Branch Library.
Fourth Friday Studio Stroll — downtown Pittsboro artists open studio doors from 6-8pm, May 23. Demonstration at Side Street Gallery, 6:30pm. pittsboroshops.com
Classic Car Show — Saturday, May 17. 10am-2pm at the Walnut Grove UMC. Classic American and European cars. Refreshments will be available. $20 entry fee. Winners receive a dash plaque certificate and gift.
Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and the Orange/Hillsborough Relay For Life. donwollum@gmail.com or 732-5722
Talent Auditions — for Senior Springtime Gala. May 15, 2pm. Must be 55 or older. Seymour Center. Performance dates May 30 and 31. 968-2070
Endangered Species Day Tours — Friday May 16, 11am, 11:30am, noon, and 12:30pm. North Carolina Botanical Garden.
“A Prelude to Butterfly†— Opera About Town performs informal concert about Madame Butterfly. May 18, 3 p.m. Chapel Hill Public Library.
“Sundays at the Seymour Center†— The East Chapel Hill High School Jazz Combo performs jazz on Sunday, May 18, at 3pm at The Pearl and Robert Seymour Center on Homestead Road. $7
Save a Songbird — USDA wildlife specialist speaks on songbird conservation. Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Efland. May 20, 10:30am
Rogers-Eubanks Community Party and Open House — invitation to all Orange County residents to come for food, music and presentations. May 17, 2-pm. Faith Tabernacle Oasis of Love Church, 8005 Rogers Road, Chapel Hill. 260-3699
The Orange County Democratic Women Annual Meeting — election of 2008-2009 officers and reception. Thursday, May 22, 7:30pm. The Chapel Hill Museum. 644-0869
“Discovering Magic in the Garden†— May 18, 2-4 pm, at the NC Botanical Garden. Family event! Dress in your most magical costumes and spend an afternoon discovering magic in nature. Rain or shine. $10 per vehicle (please carpool). Space limited. Pre-register 962-0522
Outdoor activities
Niche Gardens guided garden walks — Saturdays through June, 10am. Spring planting, garden maintenance, design & gardening for wildlife with bird and butterfly gardens. Free. Niche Gardens, 1111 Dawson Rd, Chapel Hill. 967-0078 or www.nichegardens.com
Senior Morning Walk on the Trail — Bolin Creek Trail walk will be led by Greenways Commission member Mary Blake. Wednesdays, May 14-Aug 6, 8:30-9:15am. 55 years and older. Chapel Hill Community Center Park. Pre-registration is required by May 12.
Guided Tours — of the N.C. Botanical Garden’s Plant Collections, every Saturday at 10am. Led by trained volunteer tour guides and Botanical Garden curators. Free.
Digital Camera Workshop — Lecture and photo sessions in the gardens. Free, Fridays from 12:30-4pm
Kayak trips — small-group, local flatwater trips hosted by Kayak Adventures. 929-3805,
kayakadventuresnc.com
Kids
Toddler Time — at the Carrboro Branch Library. Every Thursday at 4pm. 969-3006
Preschool Story Time – at the Carrboro Branch Library. Every Saturday at 10:30am
Express Yourself! — art program for ages 3-8 & their caregivers. Weekly art projects for children & adults to explore their own creative paths. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15 & 11:30am-noon. $2. Kidzu Children’s Museum, 105 E Franklin St, 933-1455, www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org
Nature Tales: Storytime in the Garden — NC Botanical Garden. Thursdays, 10-11am Children 3-5 years old are invited to attend a storytime in the garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/family.
Volunteers
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program — seeks volunteers to match other volunteers with opportunities for public service. 968-2056
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 11:30am-1:30pm. University Methodist Church on Franklin St. 967-1448, harwellja@bellsouth.net
Health & Wellness
“Child’s Play: Early Childhood Development and Behavior from Birth to Age 5.†— How can a parent distinguish normal developmental behavior in children from clues that may indicate a potential problem? Free class Tuesday, May 22, 12-1:30pm at the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. To register, call 966-5500
Living with Advanced/Metastatic Cancer — a bi-weekly support group. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm. Drop-in, no charge. Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center. 401-9333, cornucopiahouse.org
The Compassionate Friends: Self-help support after the death of a child — free and open to all adults grieving the loss of a child or sibling. Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Evergreen United Methodist Church. 967-3221. chapelhilltcf.org
Museums
Planetarium & Digital Theater Shows — science LIVE Demos. Ongoing. Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Info hotline 549-6863, office 962-1236, tickets 843-7997. Thu-Sat 10am-5pm, 6:30-9:15pm. moreheadplanetarium.org
Dance
Havana Nights —Cuban Salsa. 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10pm. Mansion 462, 462 W Franklin St, 967-7913, www.mansion462.net
Salsa/Mambo —3rd Saturdays, lesson 8pm, dance 8:30-11pm. $7, 358-4201, salsa_4u2@yahoo.com. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 4702 Garrett Rd, Durham.
Ballroom — 4th & 5th Thursdays, 7-9:30pm, $2. 933-8982. Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, 968-2070
Carrboro DanceJam —free-style dance to an eclective mix of music. First Fridays. Balanced Movement Studio. 304 W Weaver St, upstairs. Smoke & alcohol free. Call 968-8776 for more info.
Contra — Friday, May 16, Carrboro Century Center. Live caller and performance by Carolina Cut-Ups.Workshop at 7:30pm, dance at 8pm. Clean soft-soled shoes required. $8 donation requested. Call 967-9948
Lectures, Discussions & Open Mics
Open Mic —Poetry, music & short fiction. Tuesdays, 7pm, Market Street Books & Maps, Southern Village. 933-5111, www.marketstreetbooks.com
History of the Nueva Alianza Community in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Javier Jimenez shares his story. Sunday, May 18, 5pm. chi-cle.com
“How Are Immigrant Rights Addressed in North Carolina?†— Dani Martinez-Moore, Immigration Network Coordinator, NC Justice Center, will discuss her work with various organizations providing assistance to immigrants in their struggles against unjust treatment. 7 p. m., May 22, Chapel Hill Public Library, 942-2535.
Literary
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace… One School at a Time — discussion of the book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Carrboreaders Non-Fiction Book Club. 7pm May 22, Carrboro Cybrary.
Then She Found Me — May 28 at 7pm. Movie/Book Club meets to discuss Then She Found Me and the book by Elinor Lipman on which it was based. See the movie, read the book or both and you are invited. Carrboro Cybrary. 918-7387
Not a Drop to Drink: America’s Water Crisis (And What You Can Do) — by Ken Midkiff. Join a discussion with panelists from the Sierra Club, OWASA, and UNC. Mon., June 2, 7pm. Carrboro Century Center.
The Alchemist — by Paulo Coelho. On Friday, May 30 at 7pm, the Contemporary Fiction Book Club. Carrboro Cybrary,
Nim’s Island — Monday, May 12 at 7pm, the Movie/Book Club meets to discuss the film and book by Wendy Orr on which it was based. Carrboro Cybrary.
Then She Found Me — Thursday, Jun 5 at 7pm, the Movie/Book Club meets to discuss the film and book by Elinor Lipman on which it was based. Carrboro Cybrary.
One Fell Swoop — Virginia Boyd will read from her first novel at the Meet-the-Author Tea on May 16 at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Refreshments at 3:30pm, program from 4-5pm.
Other
Seven Points of Mind Training — Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. All are welcome. Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, 35 Perkins Dr. 933-2138, piedmontktc.org