
{"id":6396,"date":"2009-07-09T09:56:18","date_gmt":"2009-07-09T17:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=6396"},"modified":"2009-07-09T09:56:18","modified_gmt":"2009-07-09T17:56:18","slug":"community-calendar-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2009\/07\/09\/community-calendar-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Friday, July 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ArtWalk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Openings and meet the artist events at dozens of locations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. See Spotlight Page 7. More information at <a href=\"http:\/\/2ndFridayArtWalk.com\">2ndFridayArtWalk.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carolina Sports Book Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Ed Southern, author of Sports in the Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road, reads at McIntyre\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in Fearrington Village. 2pm<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday, July 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Auditions \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Seeking adult actors for OdysseyStage Theatre\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s production of Lion Tale, a play for young audiences, from 10am-1pm in the former Avenue store, University Mall. Call 929-4493 for appointment,<\/p>\n<p>Car Wash \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Carrboro High School band programs are holding their first ever car wash fundraiser from<br \/>\n10am-2pm at the Pizza Hut on Estes Drive, $6 per vehicle<\/p>\n<p>Writing Workshop \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Prompt Writing with Nancy Peacock, author of A Broom of One\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Own. No need to sign up, just bring paper and pen. 10am-noon in the Chapel Hill Library Conference Room. Visit  <a href=\"http:\/\/nancypeacockbooks.com\">nancypeacockbooks.com<\/a>, email<br \/>\nhestia7@bellsouth.net or call 259-3517 for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Ride for the Land \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Triangle Land Conservancy will host its fourth annual bike tour, Ride for the Land 2009. The tour will bring attention to Triangle Land Conservancy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s work to protect the farms and forests of Chatham County. Online registration is $30 till July 9. Registration day of the event is $35, if available. Start\/finish at CCCC Pittsboro Campus <a href=\"http:\/\/triangleland.org\/rfl\">triangleland.org\/rfl<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n<p>Honduran Coffee Tasting \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Join Open Eye Cafe and Carrboro Coffee Roasters for a coffee tasting and discussion of organic farming and women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rights. Workers in the Honduran coffee co-op COMUCAP will discuss their efforts in organic coffee farming and promoting women\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rights integration into the lives of members and families in Honduras. RSVP to coffeescott@gmail.com<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSunday, July 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Contra Dance \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Carolina Song &#038; Dance Association presents a dance with music by the New Hope String Band at the Century Center. Newcomers workshop at 7:30pm. Dancing begins at 8pm. $8 donation requested.<\/p>\n<p>Life in the UAE \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Join Bernard Luscans and CHICLE for a discussion of life in the United Arab Emirates. Luscans presented a lecture titled Globalization versus Identity Crisis at the University of Al Ain, UAE. Join him to discuss the experience and view pictures from the trip. 5pm at CHICLE, 101 E Weaver St. Suite G-1, 3rd floor over Weaver Street Market, 933-0398, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chi-cle.com\">www.chi-cle.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Economic discussion \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Economic Justice in Hard Times. Discussion hosted by Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist. Part 1 of a multi-week series on economic justice and the recession. Light breakfast served. Info: Ruth Gibson 919-259-2894, <a href=\"http:\/\/c3h.wikispaces.com\/Peace+%26+Justice\">http:\/\/c3h.wikispaces.com\/Peace+%26+Justice<\/a>. 8:30 to 10am<\/p>\n<p>Energy Use Outdoor Film Screening \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Carrboro Greenspace presents a free screening of The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil, a documentary on the challenges of reducing energy use. Sunday, July 12, 8:00pm, at the future site of Carrbororaw beverages (vacant x-mas tree across from Weaver Street Market lawn). Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/carrborogreenspace.org\">carrborogreenspace.org<\/a>, or 951-5200 for more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ongoing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cancer 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, nichegardens.com<\/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,<br \/>\n<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 through July 25, 9-10am, Carrboro Branch Library at McDougle School. Advance registration required. 969-3006, lib.unc.edu\/cws<\/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 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<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\nGarden Story Time \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to come read theme-based nature tales and participate in activities in the garden.<br \/>\nThursdays 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><\/p>\n<p>RSVP 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,<br \/>\n<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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