
{"id":6235,"date":"2009-06-18T08:36:46","date_gmt":"2009-06-18T16:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=6235"},"modified":"2009-06-18T08:36:46","modified_gmt":"2009-06-18T16:36:46","slug":"community-calendar-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2009\/06\/18\/community-calendar-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Friday, June 19<\/strong><br \/>\nContra Dance \u00c2\u00ad\u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Carolina Song and Dance Association will present a contra dance at the Carrboro Century Center. Live music by the Donnybrook Lads. Bring clean, smooth-soled shoes. Workshop at 7:30pm, dance at 8. $8 donation requested, 967-9948<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, June 20<\/strong><br \/>\nPark Ranger Book Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Retired National Park Service Ranger and freelance writer Tim Pegram will read from his book The Blue Ridge Parkway By Foot: A Park Ranger\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Memoir. The book recounts his 469-mile trek through the Parkway and anecdotal history and accounts from some of the Parkway\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s earliest rangers. 11am at McIntyre\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Fine Books in Fearrington Village, 542-3030 for more.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSunday, June 21<\/strong><br \/>\nBol\u00c3\u00advar Book Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Miguel Chirinos, author of Simon Bol\u00c3\u00advar in the United States of America, will discuss the Latin American revolutionary at CHICLE, 101 E Weaver St. Suite G-1, 3rd floor over Weaver Street Market. 5-6:30pm, <a href=\"http:\/\/chi-cle.com\">chi-cle.com<\/a> or 933-0398 for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, June 25<\/strong><br \/>\nQuilt Show \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The public is invited to the opening reception for \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Piecing It Together, Peacing It Together.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Work by quilt fabricator Katherine Nelson and metal sculptor Renee Leverty Oliverio. The show will run through July 25 in the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, at 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough. 732-5001, or <a href=\"http:\/\/hillsboroughgallery.com\">hillsboroughgallery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Rogers Road Program \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Wilson Library presents a panel discussion on the history of the Rogers Road neighborhood in Chapel Hill. Guests will include Emily Eidener, author of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Rogers Road\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and Minister Robert Campbell, president of the Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association. Reception at 5pm, program at 5:45, 962-4207 or <a href=\"http:\/\/library.unc.edu\/spotlight\/2009\/rogers_road.html\">library.unc.edu\/spotlight\/2009\/rogers_road.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ongoing<\/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. 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