
{"id":4181,"date":"2008-12-10T13:14:57","date_gmt":"2008-12-10T21:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=4181"},"modified":"2008-12-10T13:14:57","modified_gmt":"2008-12-10T21:14:57","slug":"community-calendar-121108","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2008\/12\/10\/community-calendar-121108\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar 12\/11\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holiday Band Concert \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Thursday, Dec 11, 7:30pm. Hanes Theatre. Concert features the CHHS 9th grade concert band, the symphonic band, and percussion ensemble. www.hanestheatre.org<\/p>\n<p>Winter Choral Concert \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec 12, 7:30pm. East Chapel Hill High School. Multiple choirs and ensembles featured. Tickets $5<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nAnnual Holiday Pajama Party\u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec 12, 6-8pm. Ackland Art Museum will feature readings from classic stories. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas. Free.<\/p>\n<p>Youth Concert \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 13, 5pm. Piedmont Youth Orchestra presents string ensemble concert at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 Rosemary St. in Chapel Hill. Free. 942-5010<\/p>\n<p>Holiday 5k and Family Fun Run \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 14, 2pm, registration at noon. Proceeds benefit the Chapel Hill Service League. T-shirts for 400 racers, face painting, refreshments and arts and crafts. Registration and information www.sv5k.com<\/p>\n<p>NC Boys Choir\u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 15, 7:30pm. Annual Christmas Concert. Duke University Chapel. $12\/adults, $8 children under 12<\/p>\n<p>Nightlight Arts &#038; Crafts Fair \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 21, 2-6pm  All artists invited to sell works. nightlightinfo@gmail.com, www.nightlightclub.com<\/p>\n<p>Pittsboro First Sundays \u00e2\u20ac\u201d 12-4pm. Food, arts and crafts and music on Hillsboro St. 260-9725, pittsboroshops.com<\/p>\n<p>Holiday Shopping in Hillsborough\u00e2\u20ac\u201d Holiday shopping and events. www.holidaysinhillsborough.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NC Squares \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 13, 8-11pm. Lesson at 7:30pm. Pleasant Green Community Center, Durham. $7\/$5 students, www.ncsquares.com<\/p>\n<p>Contra \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 12, 7:30-11pm. Triangle Country Dancers present the Morrison Brothers with caller Adina Gordon. Carrboro Century Center. $7-9, www.tcdancers.org<\/p>\n<p>Contra \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 19, 7:30pm. Music by the Donnybrook Lads. Carrboro Century Center. $8, 967-9948. www.csda-dance.org<\/p>\n<p>Contra \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 26, 7:30-11pm. Triangle Country Dancers present Bob Head, Mara Shea and others with caller David McMullen. $7-9, www.tcdancers.org<\/p>\n<p>The Chocolate Factory \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Jan. 17, 2 and 6pm. Studio A Dancers present an adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. East Chapel Hill High Auditorium. $5, tickets available www.dancecentre.net\/blog<\/p>\n<p>Ballroom \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Fourth and fifth Thursdays, 7-9:30pm. Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. $2, 968-2070 <\/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>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. $7, salsa_4u2@yahoo.com, 358-4201<\/p>\n<p>Triangle Stardusters Ballroom Dance \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Second Saturdays, 8-11pm. Fred Astaire Dance Studio. 24702 Garrett Road, Durham. Couples and singles welcome. $7 members, $12 guests, 942-7232<\/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. Dec 14, 5pm, Christmas Pageant. Dec 17, 5:45-6:45pm, Advent Service. Christmas Eve Worship, Dec 24, 7pm.<\/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>How to Meditate \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Saturday, 10am-noon. Kadampa Center for the Practice of Tibetan Buddhism, 5412 Etta Burke Ct., Raleigh. www.kadampa-center.org<\/p>\n<p>Tibetan Buddhist Altars, Prayers and Practices \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Monday, 7pm. Kadampa Center for the Practice of Tibetan Buddhism, 5412 Etta Burke Ct., Raleigh. www.kadampa-center.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Film<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Community Cinema \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec 11, 7pm. Free  This month celebrates the font \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Helvetica.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d  Open Eye Cafe.<br \/>\nChatham Arts Sustainable Cinema \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Fourth Tuesday at 7pm at The General Store Cafe, 39 West Street, Pittsboro. 542-0394, www.chathamarts.org <\/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@womenheart.org<\/p>\n<p>Orange County Rape Crisis Support Group\u00e2\u20ac\u201d A support group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse will begin in Jan. 2009. Group limited to eight participants. Screenings will take place through mid-December. 968-4647, groups@ocrcc.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Toddler Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Thursdays, 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. $2, 933-1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Literary<\/strong><\/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>The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 18, 7pm. The The Contemporary Fiction Book Club meets to discuss the 2008 Pulitzer Prize Winner by Junot Diaz.Carrboro Cybrary. 918-7387, www.co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary<\/p>\n<p>Meet the Author Tea \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec. 19, 3:30pm. Presenting Louise Hawes, author of Black Pearls: A Faerie Strand. A haunted re-imagining of classic fairy tales. Chapel Hill Public Library. 968-2780<\/p>\n<p>Books Sandwiched\u00e2\u20ac\u201d Meets first Wednesday of most months at 11am. Conference room of the Chapel Hill Public Library. 968-2780<\/p>\n<p><strong>Political<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Annual Reading of The Bill Of Rights\u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec 15, noon. Peace and Justice Plaza, East Franklin and Henderson Streets.  Remarks by Ellie Kinnaird in memory of Joe Herzenberg.<\/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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Events Holiday Band Concert \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Thursday, Dec 11, 7:30pm. Hanes Theatre. Concert features the CHHS 9th grade concert band, the symphonic band, and percussion ensemble. www.hanestheatre.org Winter Choral Concert \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Dec 12, 7:30pm. East Chapel Hill High School. 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