
{"id":6626,"date":"2009-08-06T06:26:36","date_gmt":"2009-08-06T14:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=6626"},"modified":"2009-08-06T06:26:36","modified_gmt":"2009-08-06T14:26:36","slug":"community-calendar-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2009\/08\/06\/community-calendar-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Thursday, Aug. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Literary Open Mic Night \u00e2\u20ac\u201d McIntyre\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s at Fearrington Village presents a Literary Open Mic Night. Poetry, short stories, chapter from a novel, all are welcome. Call 542-3030 for details or to sign up. 7-9pm<\/p>\n<p>Carolina Brewery Anniversary \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Carolina Brewery &#038; Grill in Pittsboro will celebrate its second anniversary with a family-friendly event. Free brewery tours, live music by Greg Humphreys (Hobex, Dillon Fence) and more from 5-8pm<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\n<strong>Friday, August 7<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pet Food Drive \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Carrboro Plaza Vet will host the grand finale of its second annual Pet Food Drive. Pet food may be donated any time during business hours and will be delivered to a local shelter. 12-1pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prompt Writing Workshop \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Join Nancy Peacock, author of A Broom of One\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Own for a free writing class. No registration needed, just bring paper and pen. 10:00am to 12:00 pm in the Chapel Hill Library Conference Room. For more info, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nancypeacockbooks.com\">www.nancypeacockbooks.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSunday, August 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nuclear Weapons Discussion \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Programs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Days include excerpts from Hiroshima Peace Cultural Center\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s DVDs of survivors\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 testimonies followed by a talk by UNC epidemiologist Steve Wing. 2-4pm, Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive (off Estes Drive). Sponsored by the Orange County Peace Coalition. For more info, call 419-1261 or 851-5596. Friday, August 14<\/p>\n<p>Contra Dance\u00e2\u20ac\u201dContra dance presented by Triangle Country Dancers with live music by Steam Shovel. Please bring clean soft-soled shoes, no partner needed. Carrboro Century Center. Intro lesson at 7:30pm, dance 8-11pm.<\/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>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><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<\/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><\/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, <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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