
{"id":6450,"date":"2009-07-16T06:21:11","date_gmt":"2009-07-16T14:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=6450"},"modified":"2009-07-16T06:21:11","modified_gmt":"2009-07-16T14:21:11","slug":"community-calendar-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2009\/07\/16\/community-calendar-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Thursday, July 16<\/strong><br \/>\nAuthor Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Author Marisha Pessl and Ackland Educator Leslie Balkany will discuss Special Topics in Calamity Physics. This discussion is a part of the Art and Literature in the Galleries series and will focus on connections between Pessl\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s book and the Aldwyth exhibition on display. 3:30-5pm, free for high school and UNC students and Ackland members, $5 general admission. <a href=\"http:\/\/ackland.org\">ackland.org<\/a> or 966-5736. Advanced registration required.<br \/>\n<!--more--><strong><br \/>\nFriday, July 17<\/strong><br \/>\nContra Dance \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The Carolina Song and Dance Association hosts a dance with music by the New Hope String Band. Bring smooth-soled, clean shoes to dance in. Beginner\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s workshop at 7:30 pm, dance at 8pm. 967-9948 or <a href=\"http:\/\/csda-dance.org\">csda-dance.org <\/a><\/p>\n<p>France versus California Wine Tasting \u00e2\u20ac\u201d It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been over 30 years since the famous Judgment of Paris Tasting when for the first time, a panel of blind tasters awarded the top honors to wines from California over the host country\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s submissions. Chapel Hill Wine Co. presents a repeat of the original tasting 5-7pm, free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, July 18<\/strong><br \/>\nIAR Fundraiser \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Independent Animal Rescue will host the 7th Annual Painted Chair and More Auction from 5:30-9:30pm at the American Legion Hall, 1714 Legion Road. Tickets are $15 advance or $20 at the door. Advance tickets can be bought at the Cat Hospital of Durham and Chapel Hill and IAR adoption events. <a href=\"http:\/\/animalrescue.net\">animalrescue.net<\/a>, 403-2221, or info@animalrescue.net<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, July 24<\/strong><br \/>\nAuthor Reading \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Valarie Schwartz will discuss Remembering Chapel Hill: The Twentieth Century as We Lived It, at William Travis Jewelry, 133 W. Franklin St. at 5pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, July 26<\/strong><br \/>\nMosaic Artist \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Meet mosaic artist Jeannette Brossart, recently selected for the 2008 Fall \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Artist @Work\u00e2\u20ac\u009d residency program by the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission. 2-3pm, Chapel Hill Public Library Meeting Room<\/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>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 through 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 3-5 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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