
{"id":6687,"date":"2009-08-14T06:28:01","date_gmt":"2009-08-14T14:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/?p=6687"},"modified":"2009-08-14T06:28:01","modified_gmt":"2009-08-14T14:28:01","slug":"community-calendar-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2009\/08\/14\/community-calendar-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Friday, August 14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Contra Dance \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Contra 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.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSaturday, August 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Spell of Cold Weather \u00e2\u20ac\u201d play for young audiences by Charles Way. Presented by The ArtsCenter and OdysseyStage. August 15 and 22, 11am and 2pm. Performed at the Special Events Centre in University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill.  $5. 929-2787, <a href=\"http:\/\/artscenterlive.org\">artscenterlive.org<\/a><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nHeirs to a Fighting Tradition \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Summer Gala celebrating the history and leaders of the civil rights struggle with spoken word, music, food and dancing at the Century Center, 6-9pm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, August 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>John Dewey Talk \u00e2\u20ac\u201d UNC Professor Lynda Stone, president of the John Dewey Society, will talk about the importance and relevance of John Dewey\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s thinking to contemporary times at the NC Ethical Culture Society, 200 S. Elliott Road. 1:30pm., Refreshments and discussion follow talk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday, August 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Emerging Artists Program \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Information session for the Durham Arts Council\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Emerging Artists Grants. Chapel Hill Public Library, 6pm, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/durhamarts.com\">durhamarts.com<\/a> for applications and info.<\/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<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\nJob 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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