
{"id":3758,"date":"2008-10-30T08:06:15","date_gmt":"2008-10-30T16:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=3758"},"modified":"2008-10-30T08:06:15","modified_gmt":"2008-10-30T16:06:15","slug":"community-calendar-103108","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2008\/10\/30\/community-calendar-103108\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar 10\/31\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chatham Halloween \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 31, 4-7pm. Pumpkin carving and costume contest at Chatham Marketplace in downtown Pittsboro. www.chathammarketplace.org<\/p>\n<p>From DNA to the Dinner Table: Couples and Families in the Treatment of Eating Disorders Conference \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 8, 8:30am-4:45pm. Guest speakers on anorexia and other related topics. Friday Center for Continuing Education. 962-2118<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nHarmonic Convergence \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 7, 8pm. Barbecue, books and bluegrass. Fearrington Village Barn. 542-0394, www.chathamarts.org $10-13<\/p>\n<p>Hillsborough Halloween \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Multiple events in downtown Hillsborough on Halloween for kids and families. 732-7741, historichillsborough.org<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Faire \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 6, 10am-4pm. Fun, games, and gifts. Emerson Waldorf School, 6211 New Jericho Road, Chapel Hill. 967-1858, www.emersonwaldorf.org<\/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>Lung Cancer Awareness Symposium \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 17, 4pm. Lineberger Cancer Center hosts panel discussion in lung cancer. Pre-registration required. 843-0937, www.unclineberger.org\/events\/lca<\/p>\n<p>Moms Networking \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 17, 6:30-8:30pm. Workshop on developing an effective business plan. Presented by Carl Baumann and Hugh Morrison of SCORE. Chapel Hill Public Library downstairs meeting room. RSVP and info at denise AT momsnetworking.org, www.momsnetworking.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. 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><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/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>Firehouse Rhythm Kings Swing Dance \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 8, 7:30-11pm. Early\/gypsy swing band plays from 8-11pm. Dance lesson at 7:30. Carrboro Century Center. triangleswingdance.org<\/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>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 AT yahoo.com, 358-4201, $7<\/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>Buddhist Teachings and Meditation \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Wednesdays, 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>Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Mondays, 7pm. Kadampa Center for the Practice of Tibetan Buddhism, 5412 Etta Burke Ct., Raleigh. www.kadampa-center.org<\/p>\n<p>Meditation Practices of Tibetan Buddhism: Shinay, Tonglen and Deity Practice \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm. Through November. 968-9426, www.piedmonktc.org<\/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><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 Fourth Thursdays, 12:30-2pm. 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 St. WH-ChapelHill AT womenheart.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>Lectures &#038; Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Child Poverty in North Carolina \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 11am, Nov. 2. NC Society for Ethical Culture hosts Mandy Ableidinger, director of Action for Children NC. The ArtsCenter, Carrboro.<\/p>\n<p>I Called 911! Now What? \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 16, 2pm. Coordinator of Durham EMS M. Kevin Wilson speaks. Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham. 542-6199.<\/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>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>Twilight \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 11, 7pm. The Movie\/Book Club discusses the film and the Stephanie Meyer novel. Carrboro Cybrary.918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary<\/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<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 AT bellsouth.net<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Events Chatham Halloween \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Oct. 31, 4-7pm. Pumpkin carving and costume contest at Chatham Marketplace in downtown Pittsboro. www.chathammarketplace.org From DNA to the Dinner Table: Couples and Families in the Treatment of Eating Disorders Conference \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nov. 8, 8:30am-4:45pm. Guest speakers on anorexia and other related topics. Friday Center for Continuing Education. 962-2118<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3758","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=3758"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3758\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}