United Church of Chapel Hill is hosting an immigration series called “Building the Beloved Community: Sacred Conversations on Race†on Wednesdays this fall. The church will use the N.C. Council of Churches study guide, For You Were Once a Stranger: Immigration in the U.S. through the Lens of Faith and will have speakers to facilitate…
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Khâhari Belly Dance Collaborative
The Khâhari Belly Dance Collaborative will be performing Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Carrboro Branch Library in McDougle Middle School. The group is based in Chapel Hill and promotes sisterhood through dancing. Andalee and Seher will be both performing and teaching. Admission is free. For more information, visit khahari.com or call Carrboro…
United Way kicks off fall season
Ice cream lovers and United Way supporters descended upon Maple View Farm in Orange County for a delectable treat on Sept. 15 in support of the United Way. It was the first in a series of eight events during the two weeks of the United Way of the Greater Triangle’s (UWGT) season kickoff. Remaining events…
Volunteers needed at music festival
The Carrboro Music Festival will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, and volunteers are needed from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Volunteer positions are throughout the festival, so you can enjoy the music while helping to make this event a success. All volunteers will receive a free festival t-shirt, a free raffle ticket and a free…
Upcoming blood drives
Two blood drives are coming up in the next week. The Carolina Athletic Association is sponsoring a drive this Friday from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Great Hall in the FPG Student Union on the UNC campus. On Sept. 16, Christ United Methodist Church is sponsoring another drive at Southern Village from 10 a.m….
Auction at Beehive
There will be a silent auction benefit for Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects (SWOOP) at the Beehive Salon on Weaver St. as part of this Friday’s 2ndFriday Artwalk. SWOOP’s mission is to offer community service by providing short-term labor, meeting otherwise insurmountable community needs. For more info on SWOOP, visit swoop4u.org
CHICLE talk and film
On Sunday, Sept. 20, CHICLE will present Witness for Peace 2009 Trip to Mexico and the Roots of Migration. There also will be a discussion led by Ajamu Dillahunt of the N.C. Justice Center, Gail Phares of Witness for Peace, Irene Godinez of El Pueblo and filmmaker Mikel Barton. CHICLE is located at 101 E…
Open letter on Duke rate increase
Editor’s note: Following is an open letter from environmental and civic groups to N.C. Utilities Commission chair Edward Finley on Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase. The commission is holding a public hearing on the matter tonight (Thursday) at Durham City Hall. Dear Chairman Finley, We, the undersigned health, business, social justice and environmental organizations –…
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery! will be held at Freedom House Recovery Center in Chapel Hill on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event recognizes the efforts of persons to overcome the effects of substance abuse and to encourage those who support them. Free and open to the public, Celebrate Recovery! is an evening of…
Read aimed at raising awareness about homelessness
Orange County’s Partnership to End Homelessness invites the public to participate in discussions on the community read of the book The Soloist by Steve Lopez. The collective reading is the first in a series of community education activities exploring the issues of homelessness. The Soloist is the true story of the friendship between Steve Lopez,…
Magician to perform for kids
Local magician Jeff Jones will perform at the Carrboro Century Center Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. as part of the Lollipop Series for children 3 to 5 years old. His show will feature magic, comedy and audience participation. Admission is $3. For more information, call the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department at 918-7364.
Free prostate cancer screenings
The Urology Clinic at UNC Hospitals will offer free prostate cancer screenings Sept. 23 and 24 from 1-7 p.m. for all men over 40 years old or with a family history of prostate cancer. The screenings, which are being conducted as part of National Prostate Health Month, consist of a blood test and digital rectal…
Dead Sea Scrolls expert to speak
Geza Vermes, a pioneer of Dead Sea Scrolls research, will give a lecture on Sept. 14 to kick off a series of community events sponsored by the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies. He will discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls and evaluate their contribution to the study of ancient Judaism and early Christianity. Vermes’ talk will…
Pancake breakfast
The Eno River Farmers Market is hosting a Pancake Breakfast featuring flapjacks made with local, organic ingredients and a reading of children’s books about pancakes. The event is Sept. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Market House on Margaret Lane in Hillsborough.
Environmental summit
The Commission for the Environment will hold its third Orange County Environmental Summit on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Education Center for the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The summit will feature keynote speaker Dr. Larry Band, who will discuss storm water sustainability in Orange County watersheds. Band is the Director…