Friday, July 10
ArtWalk — Openings and meet the artist events at dozens of locations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. See Spotlight Page 7. More information at 2ndFridayArtWalk.com
Carolina Sports Book Talk — Ed Southern, author of Sports in the Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road, reads at McIntyre’s in Fearrington Village. 2pm
Saturday, July 11
Auditions — Seeking adult actors for OdysseyStage Theatre’s production of Lion Tale, a play for young audiences, from 10am-1pm in the former Avenue store, University Mall. Call 929-4493 for appointment,
Car Wash — Carrboro High School band programs are holding their first ever car wash fundraiser from
10am-2pm at the Pizza Hut on Estes Drive, $6 per vehicle
Writing Workshop — Prompt Writing with Nancy Peacock, author of A Broom of One’s Own. No need to sign up, just bring paper and pen. 10am-noon in the Chapel Hill Library Conference Room. Visit nancypeacockbooks.com, email
hestia7@bellsouth.net or call 259-3517 for more information.
Ride for the Land — Triangle Land Conservancy will host its fourth annual bike tour, Ride for the Land 2009. The tour will bring attention to Triangle Land Conservancy’s work to protect the farms and forests of Chatham County. Online registration is $30 till July 9. Registration day of the event is $35, if available. Start/finish at CCCC Pittsboro Campus triangleland.org/rfl to register.
Honduran Coffee Tasting — Join Open Eye Cafe and Carrboro Coffee Roasters for a coffee tasting and discussion of organic farming and women’s rights. Workers in the Honduran coffee co-op COMUCAP will discuss their efforts in organic coffee farming and promoting women’s rights integration into the lives of members and families in Honduras. RSVP to coffeescott@gmail.com
Sunday, July 12
Contra Dance — The Carolina Song & Dance Association presents a dance with music by the New Hope String Band at the Century Center. Newcomers workshop at 7:30pm. Dancing begins at 8pm. $8 donation requested.
Life in the UAE — Join Bernard Luscans and CHICLE for a discussion of life in the United Arab Emirates. Luscans presented a lecture titled Globalization versus Identity Crisis at the University of Al Ain, UAE. Join him to discuss the experience and view pictures from the trip. 5pm at CHICLE, 101 E Weaver St. Suite G-1, 3rd floor over Weaver Street Market, 933-0398, www.chi-cle.com.
Economic discussion — Economic Justice in Hard Times. Discussion hosted by Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist. Part 1 of a multi-week series on economic justice and the recession. Light breakfast served. Info: Ruth Gibson 919-259-2894, http://c3h.wikispaces.com/Peace+%26+Justice. 8:30 to 10am
Energy Use Outdoor Film Screening — The Carrboro Greenspace presents a free screening of The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, a documentary on the challenges of reducing energy use. Sunday, July 12, 8:00pm, at the future site of Carrbororaw beverages (vacant x-mas tree across from Weaver Street Market lawn). Visit carrborogreenspace.org, or 951-5200 for more.
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 Craig’s List. Saturdays through 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 3-5 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
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