The RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program of Orange County is recruiting adults with accounting-type experience to join the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to train to prepare tax returns. Training is also provided for other positions. Bilingual speakers are needed. Volunteers will work four-hour shifts in Orange and Chatham counties.
Category: Community
Community Calendar 10/9/08
Special Events Fair Trade Expo — Oct. 25, 1 to 3pm. The Carrboro Cybrary brings you a Fair Trade Expo showcasing fair trade products available from local vendors. 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary
Community Calendar 10/02/08
Special Events “Fair Trade Expo†— Oct. 25, 1 to 3pm. The Carrboro Cybrary brings you a Fair Trade Expo showcasing fair trade products available from local vendors. 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary Festifall Street Fair — Oct. 5 1-6pm. Arts & crafts, food, NPOs. Downtown Chapel Hill. 968-2784.
Community brief: Children’s art contest
The Orange County Partnership for Young Children invites young artists ages 6 months to 6 years to enter the 2008 Young Children’s Art Contest.
Community brief: Fire house open
The Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department will hold an open house on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
Community brief: State fair express bus
Triangle Transit will offer express bus service to the 2008 North Carolina State Fair from two locations on both Saturdays and both Sundays during the fair.
Community brief: Strowd Roses grants deadline
The Strowd Roses Foundation has announced an application deadline of Oct. 31 for its last quarterly round of grants for 2008. Applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or individuals whose projects operate in, or primarily to, benefit residents of, Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Complete guidelines and application forms are available at www.strowdroses.org or by writing…
Community brief: Hillsborough Handmade Parade
The First Annual Hillsborough Handmade Parade will be held Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. on Churton Street in downtown Hillsborough. The parade, organized by the Hillsborough Arts Council and themed “The Waters of the Eno and Her Creatures,†will feature a walking theatrical performance with giant puppets, stilt walkers, musicians and other performers. All are…
Community Calendar 9/25/08
Special Events “Are you Ready for the Green Economy? Town of Carrboro Green Jobs†— Sept. 27, 7am-noon. Green workers discus green jobs and changes in economy. Carrboro Farmers’ Market. 960-6720, 918-7319. Asthma Walk — Sept. 27, 10am, registration 8am. NCSU Centennial Campus. 832-8326, www.asthmawalk.org
Community Calendar 9/18/08
Special Events Asthma Walk — Sept. 27, 10am, registration 8am. NCSU Centennial Campus. 832-8326, www.asthmawalk.org Benefit Golf Tournament — Sept. 27, 2pm. Benefits children with disabilities. Preserve at Jordan Lake. 966-8494, www.thehonours.org/2008%20Tournament.html
Community Calendar 9/11/08
Special Events Arts at the Meadow — Sept 13-14, 10am—5pm. Arts, crafts, music and kids activities. Meadowmont Village, Chapel Hill. Asthma Walk — Sept. 27, 10am, registration 8am. NCSU Centennial Campus. 832-8326, www.asthmawalk.org
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Community calendar 9/4/08
Special Events Aging in Stride 5K Run/Walk — Sept. 6, 10am. UNC Bell Tower. Benefits the Frail Elderly Fund which buys services or supplies for frail seniors who have exhausted all other resources. Come out to walk, run or volunteer. Pre-registration (‘til Aug. 27) Ages 55 and Under: $17, Ages 55+: $7, Late Registration: $22…
Community Calendar Aug. 28
Special Events Aging in Stride 5K Run/Walk — Sept. 6, 10am. UNC Bell Tower. Benefits the Frail Elderly Fund which buys services or supplies for frail seniors who have exhausted all other resources. Come out to walk, run or volunteer. Pre-registration (‘til Aug. 27) Ages 55 and Under: $17 Ages 55+: $7 Late Registration: $22…