
{"id":3229,"date":"2008-08-14T08:32:20","date_gmt":"2008-08-14T16:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=3229"},"modified":"2008-08-14T08:32:20","modified_gmt":"2008-08-14T16:32:20","slug":"community-calendar-081408","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2008\/08\/14\/community-calendar-081408\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: 08\/14\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artist Grants \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Durham Arts Council is distributing applications for 2008-09 Emerging Artists Grants. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.durhamarts.org\">www.durhamarts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Artists\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Salon \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Aug. 22, 6:30-9pm in The ArtsCenter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s West End Gallery. Topic is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Internet Resources for Creative Portfolios.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d RSVP at 245-2335 or arts@co.orange.nc.us<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nCedar 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><\/p>\n<p>Clay Street After Work \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Aug. 15, 7pm, Clay Street Mebane. Flabbergasters perform. 336-226-4495<\/p>\n<p>CHS Band Fundraiser \u00e2\u20ac\u201d yard sale at Southern Village Green on Aug. 25 from 1-5pm, includes a raffle. 918-2200<\/p>\n<p>Locally Grown \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Aug. 22, 7-10pm atop 150 E. Rosemary St. parking deck. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownchapelhill.org\">www.downtownchapelhill.org<\/a> or 967-9440 for information.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Lake Arts &#038; Music Festival \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 4-5. Local music and arts festival in Apex. Gates at 9am, music at 10am. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jordanlakeartsandmusic.org\">www.jordanlakeartsandmusic.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lama Kathy Wesley  \u00e2\u20ac\u201d speaks on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Mindfulness and Meditation in Daily Life\u00e2\u20ac\u009d at Unity Center of Peace Church, Chapel Hill, Aug. 22, Fri., 7:30pm and on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bodhicitta: The Awakened Heart of Compassion\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in Carrboro, Sat., Aug. 23, 9:30am-4pm. Call 933-2138 for information or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.piedmontktc.org\">www.piedmontktc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Obama Yard Sale \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Yard Sale Benefit for Barack Obama. 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. 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>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>The Advocate \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Sept. 5, Oct. 3: Taize services (chant, prayer, silence). Wednesdays, 10am, playtime, bible study for kids. noon: Eucharist. Sundays: Eucharist at Chapel Hill Kehillah, 5pm. Aug 17, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Theology and Spirituality of Islam\u00e2\u20ac\u009d forum after the service. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ouradvocate.org\">www.ouradvocate.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.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nKids<\/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>Project Homeless Connect \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 10am to 5pm, Sept. 25, Hargraves Community Center. Volunteers needed for many services. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.orange.nc.us\/housing\/Componentsofthepartnershiptoendhomelessness.asp\">www.co.orange.nc.us\/housing\/Componentsofthepartnershiptoendhomelessness.asp<\/a> or contact mcosta@hiddenvoices.org or 923-2559.<\/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 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><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nLiterary<\/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>Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Sep 22, 7pm. by Kenji Yoshino, Read the UNC summer reading selection and join us for a discussion with a panel of local experts. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us,<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary\">www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary<\/a><\/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<p><strong>Film<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atletico San Pancho \u00e2\u20ac\u201d film about a Mexican children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s football (soccer) team. Aug. 24, 5pm. CHICLE 101 E Weaver St., Suite G-1, 3rd floor, Carrboro. 933-0398 <a href=\"http:\/\/chi-cle.com\">chi-cle.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Events Artist Grants \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Durham Arts Council is distributing applications for 2008-09 Emerging Artists Grants. The deadline for applications is Sept. 15. www.durhamarts.org Artists\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Salon \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Aug. 22, 6:30-9pm in The ArtsCenter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s West End Gallery. Topic is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Internet Resources for Creative Portfolios.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d RSVP at 245-2335 or arts@co.orange.nc.us<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-calendars","category-community"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3229\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3229"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3229"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}