
{"id":3701,"date":"2008-10-23T07:48:44","date_gmt":"2008-10-23T15:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=3701"},"modified":"2008-10-23T07:48:44","modified_gmt":"2008-10-23T15:48:44","slug":"community-calendar-102308","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2008\/10\/23\/community-calendar-102308\/","title":{"rendered":"Community calendar 10\/23\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fair Trade Expo \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 25, 1-3pm. 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<\/p>\n<p>Harmonic Convergence \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 7, 8pm. Barbecue, books and bluegrass. Fearrington Village Barn. 542-0394, www.chathamarts.org $10-13<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nHillsborough Halloween \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Multiple events in downtown Hillsborough on Halloween for kids and families. 732-7741, historichillsborough.org<\/p>\n<p>Jazz Brunch \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Sundays, 11am-1pm. Breakfast for purchase, music for free. On the Weaver Street Market Lawn.<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Lake Bluegrass Festival \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 1, 11am-6pm; Nov. 2, 11am-5pm. Bluegrass, family fun, food and cleanup on the shores of Jordan Lake. 1226 Martha\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Chapel Road, Apex. www.jordanlakeartsandmusic.org<\/p>\n<p>Multicultural Fair \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 10am-3pm, Oct. 31. Food samples, dance, and other activities. Lobby of NC Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s and Women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hospitals, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill. 966-6419<\/p>\n<p>Orange County Open Studio Tour \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov 1-2, 8-9. Exhibitions at artists\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 studios throughout the county. Opening receptions at The ArtsCenter Oct. 24 from 5-7pm. 932-3438, www.orangecountyartistsguild.com<\/p>\n<p>Pittsboro First Sundays \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 2, 12-4pm. Food, arts and crafts and music on Hillsboro Street. 260-9725, pittsboroshops.com<\/p>\n<p>ReCYCLEry 8th Anniversary \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 26, 2-6pm. Food, drinks, bike rides. Southern Rail Restaurant. www.recyclery.info. Suggested $8 donation.<\/p>\n<p>Vintage Fashion Show Extraordinaire \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 26, 2pm. A fashion featuring vintage clothing and perspectives on the fashion industry. Fearrington Village Barn. $20 336-581-3763 for tickets and information.<\/p>\n<p>Violence Vigil \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Tue., Oct. 28, 5:30-7pm. The Coalition for Family Peace and Family Violence and Rape Crisis will observe its annual memorial on the steps of the Siler City Town Hall. 542-5445, fvrc.org<\/p>\n<p>Voters in Training \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The ArtsCenter offers voter training classes for elementary-age kids. Contact Shirlette Ammons 929-2787 ext. 209 or afterschool@artscenterlive.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Faith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advent Lutheran \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 9am Bible study classes for all ages, 10:30am worship service. Advent Holiday Boutique, Nov. 8, 9am-1pm. 230 Erwin Road. 968-7680. adventlutheranch.org<\/p>\n<p>The Advocate \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Wednesdays, 10am, playtime, bible study for kids. Noon: Eucharist. Sundays: Eucharist at Chapel Hill Kehillah, 5pm. www.ouradvocate.org<\/p>\n<p>Buddhist Teachings and Meditation \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Wed. 7-8:30pm. With ordained monk and resident teacher Gen Kelsang Tilopa.  The Kosala Mahayana Buddhist center teaches traditional Kadampa Buddhist practice. 711 W. Rosemary St. 619-5736. www.meditationinchapelhill.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toddler Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Thursdays at 4pm. Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006<\/p>\n<p>Preschool Story Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Saturdays 10:30am. Carrboro Branch Library. 969-3006<\/p>\n<p>Express Yourself! \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, 11:30am-noon. Art program for ages 3-8 &#038; their caregivers. Kidzu Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Museum 105 E. Franklin St., 933-1455 kidzuchildrensmuseum.org, $2<\/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 Street, 967-1448, harwellja@bellsouth.net<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health &#038; Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cancer support \u00e2\u20ac\u201d weekly support free of charge for cancer patients and family. www.cornucopiahouse.org<\/p>\n<p>The Compassionate Friends: Self-help support after the death of a child \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Third Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Free and open to all adults grieving the loss of a child or sibling. Evergreen United Methodist Church. 967-3221. chapelhilltcf.org<\/p>\n<p>WomanHeart \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The national coalition for Women with Heart Disease Support Group is free and open to any woman with any form of heart disease. 403 W. Weaver on fourth Thursdays from 12:30 to 2pm. WH-ChapelHill@womenheart.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lectures &#038; Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Creating economic alternatives to migration for Mexico\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rural residents \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 26, 5-6:30pm. Tom O\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Connor of the Community Foundation of the Bajio, of Mexico. He will share his experiences and work in Mexico. 933-0398, www.chi-cle.com<\/p>\n<p>Jung Society \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Sylvia Brinton Perera presents: Initiation Ancient and Modern. Oct. 24, 7:30pm. $15 and Celtic Wellspring Rites: Healing Our Souls. Oct. 25, 10am-4pm $48. Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill. www.jungnc.org<\/p>\n<p>Redundant Women: The Daughters of Nate Shaw \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 22, 5pm. Author Ted Rosengarten discusses the history behind his book, All God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Dangers. Free. www.lib.unc.edu\/spotlight\/2008\/rosengarten.html<\/p>\n<p>Working in the Congo for Doctors without Borders \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 9, 5pm. Anna Freeman shares her experiences.  933-0398, www.chi-cle.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Literary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adventures in Pen Land: OneWriter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Journey from Inklings to Ink \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 23, 3:30pm. Marianne Gingher reads from her new book at the Bull\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Head Bookshop.<\/p>\n<p>Graveyard Days \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 30, 5pm reception. 5:45 event. Daniel Wallace reads from his new short story, and a student film will be screened. Wilson Library, UNC campus.<\/p>\n<p>The Inheritance of Loss \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 30, 7pm. The Contemporary Fiction Book Club meets to discuss The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai. We always welcome new participants. 918-7387. cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary<\/p>\n<p>Travels with Herodotus \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 20, 7pm. Carrboreaders Non-Fiction Book Club meets to discuss the book by Ryszard Kapuscinski. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Havana Nights \u00e2\u20ac\u201d First and third Thursdays, 10pm. Cuban Salsa. Mansion 462, 462 W. Franklin St. 967-7913. www.mansion462.net<\/p>\n<p>Salsa\/Mambo \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Third Saturdays, lesson 8pm, dance 8:30-11pm. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 4702 Garrett Road, Durham. salsa_4u2@yahoo.com, 358-4201, $7<\/p>\n<p>Ballroom \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Fourth and Fifth Thursdays, 7-9:30pm, Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, 968-2070. $2.<\/p>\n<p>Carrboro DanceJam \u00e2\u20ac\u201d First Fridays. Free-style dance. Balanced Movement Studio. 304 W. Weaver St, upstairs. 968-8776<\/p>\n<p>Footnotes Tap Ensemble performs with the Seymour Center Tappers! \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 1, 12pm. An afternoon of rhythm, music and tap. The Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. 968-2070. $5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Film<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Community Cinema \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Second Thursdays at 7pm. Films documenting social issues. Monthly screenings of Independent Lens episodes at Open Eye Cafe, followed by panel discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Show us Your Spooky Shorts \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct 28, 7:30pm. Quirky frightful films from local talent. General Store Caf\u00c3\u00a9 in Pitsboro.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Politics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moms for Obama Rally \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 1, 3-5pm. Moms for Obama take part in a nationwide rally. Music and speeches from local elected officials. Free, on the Southern Village Green. myspace.com\/momsforobama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Events Fair Trade Expo \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 25, 1-3pm. 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 Harmonic Convergence \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 7, 8pm. Barbecue, books and bluegrass. 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