
{"id":2824,"date":"2008-06-19T06:26:58","date_gmt":"2008-06-19T14:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=2824"},"modified":"2008-06-19T06:26:58","modified_gmt":"2008-06-19T14:26:58","slug":"community-calendar-061908","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2008\/06\/19\/community-calendar-061908\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: 06\/19\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Potluck in a Pasture \u00e2\u20ac\u201d local food, local farm, local arts and music. Share organic food and recipes with neighbors. June 29, 6-8pm. Contact 219-9840.<\/p>\n<p>Create \u00e2\u20ac\u02dc08 \u00e2\u20ac\u201d June 20-22. 190 Sycamore Trail, Prospect Hill (N of Hillsborough). Live music, camping, open mic, community art, dance, workshops, kid stuff and more. $20 in advance for 3 days, $30 at gate. Day tickets $10. <a href=\"http:\/\/createnc.org\">createnc.org<\/a><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nComputer classes \u00e2\u20ac\u201d free computer classes: Internet, Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, NC Live. Registration required. Wednesdays, through Aug. 6, 7pm Century Center 918-7387 cybrary@co.orange.nc.us  <\/p>\n<p>Antique Auto Show\u00c2\u00ad \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 11th Annual Hospice Antique Car Show, Saturday, June 21. 8am-3pm Bake sale, live music, fashion show and more. Burlington Outlet Village,  I-40 exit  145<\/p>\n<p>WCOM Benefit \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Carolina Brewery will host a DJ and upon request donate a portion of the cost of meals on June 22 to Carrboro\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all-volunteer community radio station. So come out and support community radio!<\/p>\n<p>Yard sale \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Relay for Life Multi-group yard sale rescheduled for June 21 from 8am-1pm at Suntrust Bank, 260 S. Churton St. Proceeds support American Cancer Society.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buddhism \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Buddhist teachings and meditation with Gen Tilopa of the Kosala Buddhist Center 7-8:30pm Wednesday evenings. June series is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The Kadampa Buddhist way of Life.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d $10.  First class free. 711 W. Rosemary St (above Carrburritos). <a href=\"http:\/\/meditationinchapelhill.org\">meditationinchapelhill.org<\/a> 967-1861.<\/p>\n<p>Pastors for Peace \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Caravan for Cuba to stop at Church of Reconciliation, 110 N. Elliott Rd., supper and talk. To start about 6pm, speaking at 7. Contact 929-3315.<\/p>\n<p>Bible school \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Advent Lutheran Church, 230 Erwin Rd. Sunday Worship 10am. Bible school 5:30-8, ages 5-14.<a href=\"http:\/\/adventlutheranch.org\">adventlutheranch.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nOutdoor activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Summer flora at NCBG \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Saturdays, June 28, July 12 and 19, August 2, 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn about summer plants. Classroom lectures and trips to habitats. Pre-register 962-0522. Fee $120, $100 members.<\/p>\n<p>Guided Tours \u00e2\u20ac\u201d of the N.C. Botanical Garden\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Plant Collections, every Saturday at 10am. Free.<br \/>\nKids<\/p>\n<p>Toddler Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d at the Carrboro Branch Library. Every Thursday at 4pm. 969-3006<\/p>\n<p>Preschool Story Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d at the Carrboro Branch Library. Every Saturday at 10:30am. June 19: Stories about dads, June 26: Stories about picnics.<\/p>\n<p>Express Yourself! \u00e2\u20ac\u201d art program for ages 3-8 &#038; their caregivers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15, 11:30am-noon $2 Kidzu Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Museum 105 E Franklin St 933-1455 <a href=\"http:\/\/kidzuchildrensmuseum.org\">kidzuchildrensmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nature Tales: Storytime in the Garden \u00e2\u20ac\u201d N.C. Botanical Garden. Thursdays, 10-11am. Children 3-5  Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5\/family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program  \u00e2\u20ac\u201d seeks volunteers to match other volunteers with opportunities for public service. 968-2056<\/p>\n<p>Meals on Wheels \u00e2\u20ac\u201d seeks volunteers to deliver meals and\/or bake simple desserts for recipients in the Chapel Hill\/Carrboro area. 942-2948<\/p>\n<p>English as a Second Language Conversation Club \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 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<\/p>\n<p>Goathouse Cat Refuge \u00e2\u20ac\u201d near Pittsboro. Seeks volunteers to care for homeless cats. Contact brooze@embarqmail.com<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nHealth &#038; Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Living with Advanced\/Metastatic Cancer \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a bi-weekly support group. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 3:30-5pm. Drop-in, no charge. Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center. 401-9333, <a href=\"http:\/\/cornucopiahouse.org\">cornucopiahouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Compassionate Friends: Self-help support after the death of a child \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/chapelhilltcf.org\">chapelhilltcf.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nMuseums<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Planetarium &#038; Digital Theater Shows \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 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. <a href=\"http:\/\/moreheadplanetarium.org\">moreheadplanetarium.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nDance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Havana Nights \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Cuban Salsa. 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 10pm. Mansion 462, 462 W Franklin St, 967-7913, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mansion462.net\">www.mansion462.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Salsa\/Mambo \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 3rd Saturdays, lesson 8pm, dance 8:30-11pm. $7, 358-4201, salsa_4u2@yahoo.com. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 4702 Garrett Rd, Durham.<\/p>\n<p>Swing Dance \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Saturday, June 7. 7-8pm. Beginner Lesson with paid admission. Dance 8-11pm. Live music by The Dave and Lola Youngman Quartet. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, $9 members, $11 others. ($4 off with student ID) Presented by the Triangle Swing Dance Society.<\/p>\n<p>Ballroom \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 4th &#038; 5th Thursdays, 7-9:30pm, $2. 933-8982. Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, 968-2070<\/p>\n<p>Carrboro DanceJam \u00e2\u20ac\u201d free-style dance to an eclectic mix of music. First Fridays. Balanced Movement Studio. 304 W Weaver St, upstairs. Smoke &#038; alcohol free. Call 968-8776 for more info. <\/p>\n<p>Contra \u00e2\u20ac\u201d June 20, Carrboro Century Center. Donnybrook Lads, Shawn Brenneman. Workshop 7:30, dance at 8pm. clean, soft-soled shoes required. $8<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nLectures, Discussions &#038; Open Mics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Healthcare \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Orange County Democratic Women Meeting and lecture on healthcare featuring Adam Searing of the N.C. Justice Center speaks on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Making the Case for Healthcare for Everyone.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d June 26, 7:30pm. Chapel Hill Museum 523, E. Franklin St. Contact 929-0547.<\/p>\n<p>Open Mic \u00e2\u20ac\u201dpoetry, music &#038; short fiction. Tuesdays, 7pm, Market Street Books &#038; Maps, Southern Village. 933-5111, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marketstreetbooks.com\">www.marketstreetbooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Literary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Middlesex \u00e2\u20ac\u201d on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00pm, the Contemporary Fiction Book Club meets to discuss Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. We always welcome new participants. Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro, 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us,<\/p>\n<p>Eat, Pray, Love \u00e2\u20ac\u201d On Thursday, Aug 14, 7:00pm, the Carrboreaders Non-Fiction Book Club meets to discuss Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert. We always welcome new participants. Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St., 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary\">www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meet-the-Author Tea  \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Valerie Yow, author of Betty Smith: Life of the Author of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Friday, June 20. Refreshments at 3pm, program from 4 to 5pm. Ms. Yow will read from her book and discuss her writing. 968-2780.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Events Potluck in a Pasture \u00e2\u20ac\u201d local food, local farm, local arts and music. Share organic food and recipes with neighbors. June 29, 6-8pm. Contact 219-9840. Create \u00e2\u20ac\u02dc08 \u00e2\u20ac\u201d June 20-22. 190 Sycamore Trail, Prospect Hill (N of Hillsborough). 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