
{"id":5962,"date":"2009-05-28T06:42:06","date_gmt":"2009-05-28T14:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=5962"},"modified":"2009-05-28T06:42:06","modified_gmt":"2009-05-28T14:42:06","slug":"community-calendar-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2009\/05\/28\/community-calendar-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Friday, May 29<\/strong><br \/>\nBook Sale \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library will sponsor a quarterly book sale. 4-7pm Friday, Friends members only (can join at the door), open to the public 9am-4pm Saturday and 1-4pm Sunday, Chapel Hill Public LIbrary<\/p>\n<p>Alumni Basketball Game \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Central Community Band Booster Club will present a fundraising alumni basketball game between Chapel Hill alumni and Hillsborough alumni. 7pm, Hillsborough Elementary School, 402 N. Nash St., Hillsborough. $5<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, May 30<\/strong><br \/>\nFundraising Auction \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Bynum Front Porch, a nonprofit community organization, will hold a fundraising auction with live bluegrass music to help support programming and fund two scholarships for Chatham County high school seniors. 5pm, Bynum General Store<br \/>\n<!--more--><strong><br \/>\nSunday, May 31<\/strong><br \/>\nAustralian Landscapes \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow, natural history guide and biological consultant, will give a lecture, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Transformation in Australian Wetland Landscapes: A Story of Exotic Invasive Species.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d 3pm, N.C. Botanical Garden\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Totten Center. Free and open to the public. 962-0522 to reserve a seat<\/p>\n<p>Youth Triathlon \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Swim for Smiles Foundation will hold the third annual Youth Triathlon to benefit the N.C. Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hospital with two courses designed to accommodate kids ages 6-18. 8am, Chapel Hill Country Club. <a href=\"http:\/\/swimforsmiles.org\">swimforsmiles.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Congo Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Heather Davis, a member of the UNC Department of Epidemiology, will discuss the health and political situation in the Congo. 5pm, CHICLE, 101 E. Weaver St., Suite G-1. 933-0398, <a href=\"http:\/\/chi-cle.com\">chi-cle.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nTuesday, June 2<\/strong><br \/>\nHome Ownership Info \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Empowerment, Orange Community Housing and Land Trust and Orange County Habitat for Humanity will offer home ownership information sessions. Noon, Chapel Hill Transit, 6900 Millhouse Road and 5:30pm. Hargraves Center, 216 N. Roberson St. RSVP 210-7516 or julielawhorn@hotmail.com<\/p>\n<p>Food Preservation \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Putting Food By, the first in a two-part class on food preservation, will be offered 10am and 6pm, Agriculture Building, Chatham County Cooperative Extension Service, Pittsboro. $20. For registration information, contact Phyllis Smith at 542-8202<\/p>\n<p>Burrito Bash \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Chaham County Artists Guild and the Abundance Foundation will host a Burrito Bash and live drag queen show to benefit the local arts community and sustainability movement. 6-9pm, General Store Cafe, downtown Pittsboro. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 533-5181, <a href=\"http:\/\/theabundancefoundation.org\/drag-burrito-bash\">theabundancefoundation.org\/drag-burrito-bash<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nThursday, June 4<\/strong><br \/>\nSewage Sludge Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League and the Center for Health and Environment and Justice will host a public meeting about the risks associated with spreading sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants on farmlands. 7-9pm, Cane Creek Baptist Church Activiity Center, 6901 Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough. (336) 525-2003, sdayton@swcp.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, June 6<\/strong><br \/>\nWriting Workshop \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nancy Peacock, author of A Broom of One\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Own, will lead a workshop, Prompt Writing. Participants should bring a pen and paper. 10am-12:30pm, Chapel Hill Public Library Conference Room. hestia7@bellsouth.net<\/p>\n<p>Youth Fishing Rodeo \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Orange County and Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Orange County Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer a free Youth Fishing Rodeo for kids ages 3-15. 9am-noon, Bob Strayhorn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Pond off New Hope Church Road. 245-2660<\/p>\n<p>Walk Hillsborough \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The eighth annual Walkable Hillsborough Day will feature an informational walk along the trails at Gold Park and a bike ride led by the Carolina Tarwheels. 9am walk, 8:30am bike ride, Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough<\/p>\n<p>Garden Magic \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The seventh annual Discovering Magic in the Garden event will feature nature-based, fun activities for families dressed in their most magical costumes. 10am-noon, N.C. Botanical Garden. $10\/family, $5 garden members, preregistration required. 962-0522, <a href=\"http:\/\/ncbg.unc.edu\">ncbg.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Car Show \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Cruise-Ins with a Twist will feature cars from all eras of all makes and models. 1-4pm, The Shops at Daniel Boone, South Churton Street, Hillsborough. 245-3330, <a href=\"http:\/\/theshopsatdanielboone.com\">theshopsatdanielboone.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Haw River Fundraiser \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Haw River Learning Celebration Hootenanny will feature Mickey Le Pew the Clown, storytelling and music to benefit the Haw River Assembly Learning Celebration for schools. 5:30-9pm, Bynum General Store. $5-15. 542-5790, jenna.schreiber@gmail.com<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nOngoing<\/strong><br \/>\nCancer Support \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Support groups for cancer patients and their families. <a href=\"http:\/\/cornucopiahouse.org\">cornucopiahouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Compassionate Friends \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Free self-help support for 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>DivorceCare \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Support group for those separated or divorced. Mondays, 7pm, Orange United Methodist Church. 942-2825, <a href=\"http:\/\/connect2orange.org\">connect2orange.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Garden Tour \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Free tour of the N.C. Botanical Garden\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s display gardens. Saturdays, 10am, in front of the Totten Center at the garden. 962-0522, <a href=\"http:\/\/ncbg.unc.edu\">ncbg.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Garden Walk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Niche Gardens hosts guided garden walks with discussions on spring planting, garden maintenance, design and gardening for wildlife. Saturdays, 10am, 1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill. Free. 967-0078, <a href=\"http:\/\/nichegardens.com\">nichegardens.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Job Search Meeting \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A networking and support group for job hunters. Wednesdays, 9:30-11am, Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive. 942-4964<\/p>\n<p>Open-Mike Poetry \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Tuesdays except first Tuesday, 7-9pm, Looking Glass Cafe &#038; Boutique, 601 W. Main St. 636-5809<\/p>\n<p>Computer Classes \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Free computer classes: Computer and Web Basics, Intro to Email, MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and an Open Project Workshop. Wednesdays through June 24, 7pm, Carrboro Cybrary, 100 N. Greensboro St. Registration required. 918-7387, cybrary@co.orange.nc.us, <a href=\"http:\/\/co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary\">co.orange.nc.us\/library\/cybrary<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Computer Classes \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A free series of introductory computer classes with topics including Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Buying and Selling on Craig\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s List. Saturdays June 6-July 25, 9-10am, Carrboro Branch Library at McDougle School. Advance registration required. 969-3006, <a href=\"http:\/\/lib.unc.edu\/cws\">lib.unc.edu\/cws<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids<\/strong><br \/>\nToddler 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 Art program for ages 3-8 and their caregivers. Saturdays, 10:45-11:15am, 11:30am-noon, Kidzu Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Museum, 105 E. Franklin St. $2. 933-1455, <a href=\"http:\/\/kidzuchildrensmuseum.org\">kidzuchildrensmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Garden Story Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to come read theme-based nature tales and participate in activities in the garden. Thursdays through Aug. 27, 10-11am, N.C. Botanical Garden. $5 per family. Preregister 962-0522, <a href=\"http:\/\/ncbg.unc.edu\">ncbg.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><br \/>\nRSVP 55+ Volunteer Program \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Seeks volunteers at least 55 years of age and older who would like assistance in finding an opportunity that matches their interests. 968-2056, <a href=\"http:\/\/co.orange.nc.us\/aging\/RSVPindex.asp\">co.orange.nc.us\/aging\/RSVPindex.asp<\/a><\/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>Orange County Literacy \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Seeks volunteers to help with adult literacy, basic math and English language tutoring, creative writing workshops at local homeless shelters and family literacy workshops. New tutor training workshops every month. Skills Development Center, 503 W. Franklin St. 933-2151<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, May 29 Book Sale \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library will sponsor a quarterly book sale. 4-7pm Friday, Friends members only (can join at the door), open to the public 9am-4pm Saturday and 1-4pm Sunday, Chapel Hill Public LIbrary Alumni Basketball Game \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Central Community Band Booster Club will present&#8230;<\/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-5962","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\/5962","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=5962"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5962\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5964,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5962\/revisions\/5964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5962"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5962"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5962"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}