
{"id":3175,"date":"2008-08-07T07:16:30","date_gmt":"2008-08-07T15:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=3175"},"modified":"2008-08-07T07:16:30","modified_gmt":"2008-08-07T15:16:30","slug":"community-calendar-080708","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2008\/08\/07\/community-calendar-080708\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: 08\/07\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artist Grants \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Durham Arts Council is distributing applications for 2008-2009 Emerging Artists Grants. An information session will take place from 6-7:30pm Aug. 7 at the Chapel Hill Public Library conference room. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.durhamarts.org\">www.durhamarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cedar Grove Bluegrass Festival \u00e2\u20ac\u201d free festival on Sept. 27. Musical performances and refreshments. Northern Human Services Center (located on Highway 86 North) in Cedar Grove, from noon to 6pm. Gates will open at 10am. Rain or shine, bring your chairs and blankets. 245-2660. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.orange.nc.us\/RecParks\/music_festivals.asp\">http:\/\/www.co.orange.nc.us\/RecParks\/music_festivals.asp<\/a><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nClay Street After Work \u00e2\u20ac\u201d August 15, 7pm, Clay Street Mebane. Flabbergasters perform. 336-226-4495<\/p>\n<p>Gospel Concert \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Aug 10 at 4pm at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 2016 Mt. Carmel Church Road. World champion Elvis Presley illusionist Keith Henderson performs along with choral ensembles. Free.<\/p>\n<p>Obama Yard Sale \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Giant Yard Sale Benefit for Barack Obama. Huge selection of household items, furniture, clothing, books, and more as well as Obama bumper stickers for sale. You can also register to vote or change your registration at the yard sale. Aug. 16, 8am-noon. Johnnys Coffee Shop, 901 West Main St, Carrboro. <a href=\"http:\/\/my.barackobama.com\/page\/event\/detail\/4gs57\">http:\/\/my.barackobama.com\/page\/event\/detail\/4gs57<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Open Jazz Jam \u00e2\u20ac\u201d second Fridays, bring your instruments to the ArtsCenter and jam with the house band or just bring your ears and dancing shoes. 8pm, $5 cover includes one drink.<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer Information Session \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Sept. 10 10-11:30am at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools offer information about volunteering to help students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advent Lutheran \u00e2\u20ac\u201d summer Sunday worship 10am. Fall schedule begins Sept. 7: 9am classes for all ages, 10:30am worship service. 230 Erwin Rd, Chapel Hill. 968-7680. <a href=\"http:\/\/adventlutheranch.org\">adventlutheranch.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buddhism \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Buddhist teachings and meditation with Gen Tilopa of the Kosala Buddhist Center 7-8:30pm Wednesday evenings. $10. First class free. 711 W. Rosemary St (above Carrburritos). <a href=\"http:\/\/meditationinchapelhill.org\">meditationinchapelhill.org<\/a> 967-1861.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Outdoor activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guided Tours \u00e2\u20ac\u201d of the N.C. Botanical Garden\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Plant Collections, every Saturday at 10am. Free.<\/p>\n<p>Gardening Advice \u00e2\u20ac\u201d the Orange County Master Gardeners provide a variety of gardening and landscaping information. Home Garden Clinic at the N.C. Botanical Garden\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Totten Center on Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 2pm. Call in questions at 962-0522 or speak in person. Bring cuttings or photographs of damaged or stressed plants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids<\/strong><\/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. Saturdays at 10:30am.<\/p>\n<p>Express Yourself! \u00e2\u20ac\u201d art program for ages 3-8 &#038; their caregivers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, 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><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 noon-2pm. University Methodist Church on Franklin St. 967-1448, harwellja@bellsouth.net<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nHealth &#038; Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cancer support \u00e2\u20ac\u201d weekly support free of charge for cancer patients and family. <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><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lectures, Discussions &#038; Open Mics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Torture Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d presented by the NC Society of Ethical Culture at The ArtsCenter on Sunday Aug 16, at 11am. Paul Leubke NC Rep. of District 30. \u00e2\u20ac\u009dCan the Tar Heel State become the first State in the nation to outlaw torture and extreme rendition by making it a NC felony offense to commit these crimes?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/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:\/\/marketstreetbooks.com\">marketstreetbooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Literary<\/strong><\/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. Carrboro Cybrary. 918-7387.<\/p>\n<p>Small is Possible \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Aug. 14, 7pm. McIntyre\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fine Books. Author Lyle Estill discusses his book Small is Possible: Life in a Local Economy. 542-3030.<\/p>\n<p>Everything is Illuminated \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Contemporary Fiction Book Club meets to discuss the Jonathan Safran Foer novel. Aug. 28, 7pm. Carrboro Cybrary. 918-7387. cybrary@co.orange.nc.us<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Contra \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Aug. 15, Carrboro Century Center. Workshop at 7:30, dance at 8. Soft-soled shoes, please. $8 suggested donation. 967-9948, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.csda-dance.org\">www.csda-dance.org<\/a><\/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>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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Events Artist Grants \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Durham Arts Council is distributing applications for 2008-2009 Emerging Artists Grants. An information session will take place from 6-7:30pm Aug. 7 at the Chapel Hill Public Library conference room. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. www.durhamarts.org Cedar Grove Bluegrass Festival \u00e2\u20ac\u201d free festival on Sept. 27. 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