
{"id":707,"date":"2007-08-09T06:39:16","date_gmt":"2007-08-09T14:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carrborocitizen.com\/main\/2007\/08\/09\/community-calendar-80907\/"},"modified":"2007-08-09T06:39:16","modified_gmt":"2007-08-09T14:39:16","slug":"community-calendar-80907","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/main\/2007\/08\/09\/community-calendar-80907\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: 8\/09\/07"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Markets<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Carrboro Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market<\/u> &#8211; Sat 7am-12pm through Dec 22; Wed 3:30-6:30pm through Oct 17. 932-1641, carrborofarmersmarket.com<\/p>\n<p><u>Southern Village Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market <\/u>&#8211; Thu 4-7pm through Aug 30 at Market Street on the Village Green.<\/p>\n<p><u>Hillsborough Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market<\/u> &#8211; Wed 3-6pm; Sat 7:30am-noon. Apr-Nov. 732-8315.<br \/>\n<u><br \/>\nFearrington Village Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market <\/u>&#8211; Tue 4pm through Nov 20. 8 miles south of Chapel Hill on US 15-501, Fearrington Village, Chapel Hill. 542-4000, chatham.ces.ncsu.edu\/growingsmallfarms\/fearrington.html<\/p>\n<p><u>Pittsboro Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market<\/u> &#8211; Thu 3:30-6:30pm through Nov 29. Chatham County Fairgrounds, Pittsboro. chatham.ces.ncsu.edu\/growingsmallfarms\/pittsboro.html<\/p>\n<p><u>Saxapahaw Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market<\/u> &#8211; Sat 5-8pm through Aug 25. On the hill over the river, Saxapahaw, Chapel Hill. rivermillvillage.com<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fundraisers and Benefits<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Andrew Perry Racecar Benefit<\/u> &#8211; Sun, Aug 12, 4-8pm. Blue Bayou Club, 106 S Churton St, Hillsborough. 732-2555, bluebayouclub.com<\/p>\n<p><u>Summertime Used Book Sale<\/u> &#8211; The Carrboro Cybrary\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s summertime book sale continues until Aug 21.\u00c2\u00a0 Help us promote Cybrary services to Orange County and pick up a great Mystery read at the same time! Call 918-7387 or email cybrary@co.orange.nc.us for more info.<\/p>\n<p><u>Cookout<\/u> &#8211; Come out and support Internationalist Books. Thu, Aug 23 at 6pm, Weaver Street Market. 101 E Weaver St, Carrboro. 929-0010,<br \/>\nweaverstreetmarket.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Guilford Native American Association Pow-Wow<\/u> &#8211; Dressed in traditional clothing, the Guilford Native American Association presents a series of authentic dances including a special interactive friendship dance with the audience. Wed, Aug 15, 7:30-9:30pm. $3\/person, $8\/family or group. 918-7364. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro. 918-7385.<\/p>\n<p><u>Karen Knitters &amp; Weavers<\/u> &#8211; The Karen ethnic group from the mountains of Burma is known for their intricate woven bags, sarongs, scarves &amp; wedding attire. Come watch them work. Sat, Aug 18, 10am. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org<br \/>\n<u><br \/>\nBack to School&#8230;Way Back <\/u>&#8211; A schoolmaster in early 19th century clothing leads lessons from that time period &amp; answers visitor questions about school during the 19th century. Music by Bobby Nicholson. Fri, Aug 31, 6-9pm. Free. Orange County Historical Museum, 201 N Churton St, Hillsborough. 732-2201,<br \/>\norangecountymuseum.org<strong><\/p>\n<p>Kids<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Nature Tales <\/u>&#8211; Story Time at the Garden. Kids ages 4 &amp; 5 gather around in the Botanical Garden to share stories about nature.\u00c2\u00a0 Every Thursday at 10am; outing &amp; activity afterward. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no more than 3 children per adult please. $5 per family. 962-0522, www.ncbg.unc.edu<\/p>\n<p><u>Toddler Preschool Playtime<\/u> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Come in and enjoy unstructured playtime with friends. Tuesdays, 10-11:30am at the Carrboro Century Center. $3. 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro.<\/p>\n<p><u>Kid\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Yoga<\/u> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c For kids &amp; parents. $42. Tuesdays, 3:15-5:30pm at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro.<\/p>\n<p><u>ComedySportz 4 Kidz<\/u> &#8211; Games &amp; improv for kids 12 &amp; under. Saturdays at 5pm. DSI Comedy Theater, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. $10; students $8. 338-8150, dsicomedytheater.com<\/p>\n<p><u>Fishing for Kids<\/u> &#8211; Tie knots, cast a line, catch a fish! Ages 5-15. Sat, Aug 18, 9am-1pm. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu\/parkproject\/visit\/ocmo\/home.html<\/p>\n<p><u>Storytime Science<\/u> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ages 4, 5 &amp; 6 + parents. Gather around the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153campfire\u00e2\u20ac\u009d at Morehead Planetarium &amp; Science Center as we read some of our favorite science-focused children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s books; hands-on activity to follow. Sat, Aug 18, 10:30am. $5; members $4. Registration required, call 962-1236 or visit www.moreheadplanetarium.org for more info.<br \/>\n<u><br \/>\nPainting for Children Exhibit<\/u> &#8211; Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Gallery present \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Painting for Children.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d A celebration of play, whimsy, laughter &amp; fun as seen through the eyes of North Carolina\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s talented children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s book authors and illustrators. Aug 10 thru the end of the month. Reeves Gallery, Pittsboro Memorial Library.<\/p>\n<p><u>Be an Animal Detective!<\/u> &#8211; Ages 7+ &amp; parents. Come out to the park &amp; learn how to look for signs, scats &amp; tracks on a short hike. Sat, Aug 25, 2pm. Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd, Durham. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu\/parkproject\/visit\/enri\/home.html<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Outside<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Weaver Street Market<\/u> &#8211; Jazz &amp; more! Summertime fun for all ages. Sunday brunch, every Sunday 11am-1pm; Thursday nights, every Thurs 6-8pm. On the lawn at Weaver Street Market, Carrboro.<\/p>\n<p><u>Tai-Chi Practice<\/u> &#8211; Sponsored by Friends of the Poet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Walk. Saturdays at 9am. Free. Poet\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Walk, Ayr Mount, Hillsborough. 732-1891, savepoetswalk.com<\/p>\n<p><u>Evening Sights &amp; Sounds<\/u> &#8211; A short hike around the pond. Fri, Aug 10, 8:15pm. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu\/parkproject\/visit\/ocmo\/home.html<\/p>\n<p><u>Paddling Under the Stars<\/u> &#8211; Join Frog Hollow Outdoors and Morehead Planetarium for a nighttime paddle under the stars! Led by a Morehead astronomy educator, we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll set out in canoes &amp; kayaks to watch the sunset, soak in the star shine, and experience nature at night. Sat, Aug 11, 8-11pm &amp; Sat, Sept 15, 7:15-10:15pm at Jordan Lake; $25-35. Registration required, contact 949-4315 or visit moreheadplanetarium.org for more info.<\/p>\n<p><u>Monthly Skywatching Session <\/u>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Enjoy telescopic views of the moon, stars, planets &amp; more! Free &amp; open to the public. This month view Jupiter &amp; the Perseid meteor shower. Sun, Aug 12, 9-11pm at Jordan Lake\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ebenezer Church Recreation Area. For more info, call 962-1236 or visit moreheadplanetarium.org.<\/p>\n<p><u>Dragonfly Hike<\/u> &#8211; Sat, Aug 18, 10am. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu\/parkproject\/visit\/ocmo\/home.html<\/p>\n<p><u>Geology Hike<\/u> &#8211; See what geological wonders can be found at the mountain. Sat, Aug 25, 2pm. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu\/parkproject\/visit\/ocmo\/home.html<br \/>\n<u><br \/>\nCoker Arboretum Tours<\/u> &#8211; Meet at the stone gathering circle near the center of the arbor for a guided tour of the century-old Arboretum. 3rd Sat of every month, 11am. Free. UNC Campus: Coker Arboretum, Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu\/coker.htm<\/p>\n<p><u>NC Botanical Garden Guided Tours <\/u>\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Meet at the stone gathering circle in front of the Totten Center. Every Sat, 10-11am. 962-0522, ncbg.unc.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Club Nova Thrift Shop <\/u>&#8211; Seeking volunteers. Club Nova promotes &amp; provides opportunities for individuals living with mental illness. Pick up a volunteer packet at the shop or email cmorton@clubnova.org. Club Nova Thrift Shop, 103-C W Main St, Carrboro. 967-6985, clubnova.org.<\/p>\n<p><u>Ronald McDonald House<\/u> &#8211; Seeking volunteers for tasks around the house for families &amp; community service projects. 913-2040, chapelhillrmh.net<\/p>\n<p><u>Best Buddies Companion Rescue &amp; Adoption <\/u>&#8211; A group of pet foster homes &amp; volunteers in Pittsboro. Visit their website to learn about fostering &amp; make a donation to support rescue efforts in the Triangle &amp; in communities of need, including those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Best Buddies Companion Rescue &amp; Adoption, 184 Winthrop Rd, Pittsboro. 882-0001, bbcra.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lectures<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Jade Silk<\/u> &#8211; A Talk on Jade &amp; the Jade Culture of China. Sat, Aug 11, 2pm. Orange County Public Library, 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough. 245-2525, co.orange.nc.us\/library<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theater: Opening<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>The Man Who Came to Dinner<\/u> &#8211; One Song Productions. An eccentric 1930s radio personality makes a visit to a small Ohio town. Thu, Aug 9 &amp; Fri, Aug 10 at 8pm; Sat, Aug 11, 3 &amp; 8pm. $10. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org<\/p>\n<p><u>Giant Puppet Show<\/u> &#8211; A Shoe For Your Foot. Live performance featuring handmade masks, stilts, cardboard creations &amp; shadows. Outdoors, set to live music. $10; great fun for all ages. Aug 10-Sept 3. UNC Campus: Forest Theater, 300 S Boundary St, Chapel Hill. paperhand.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comedy: Performance<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>InDecision Theatre Improv<\/u> &#8211; Sat, Aug 18, 8pm. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, artscenterlive.org<br \/>\n<u><br \/>\nCageMatch<\/u> &#8211; Competitive long-form improv with all the drama of pro wrestling! The audience votes &amp; the winning team returns to face a new challenger. 2nd &amp; 4th Thursdays of every month. $8; college students free. DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N Greensboro St, Ste B-11, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. 338-8150, dsicomedytheater.com<br \/>\n<u><br \/>\nTrue Stories<\/u> &#8211; Thu, Aug 30. DSI Comedy Theater, 200 N Greensboro St, Ste B-11, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. 338-8150, dsicomedytheater.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance: Participatory<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Tango<\/u> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Fri, Aug 17, 8pm. Join the Triangle Tango Society for free tango lessons. Open Eye Caf\u00c3\u00a9, 101 S Greensboro St, Carrboro. 968-9410, openeyecafe.com<\/p>\n<p><u>Free Style<\/u> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Carrboro Dance Jam. Eclectic music with DJ Rovnitsky. 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. $5-8. 698-8776. Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W Weaver St, Carrboro. 942-0240, balanced-movement.com<\/p>\n<p><u>Contact Improvisation<\/u> &#8211; Improvised contact with 1 or more dancers, no partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Sundays, 2-4pm. $5. 967-5321, carolinacontact.ods.org. Balanced Movement Studio, 304 W Weaver St, Carrboro. 942-0240, balanced-movement.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Discussions<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Contemporary Fiction Club<\/u> &#8211; Meets monthly to discuss recent works of fiction. New members always welcome. For more info, call the Cybrary at 918-7387 or email cybrary@co.orange.nc.us. Next meeting: Mon, Aug 20 at 7pm. Join us in our discussion of The No. 1 Ladies\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Detective Agency series.<\/p>\n<p><u>Carrboreaders Non-Fiction Group<\/u> &#8211; Meets quarterly to discuss non-fiction works on a variety of subjects. New members always welcome. For more info, call the Cybrary at 918-7387 or email cybrary@co.orange.nc.us. Next meeting: Tue, Aug 28 at 7pm. Join the authors for a discussion of Midnight Assassin: Murder in America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Heartland. UNC Law professor Patricia Bryan and local writer Tom Wolf will be on hand to talk about this historical whodunit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Literary Readings\/Open Mic<\/strong><br \/>\n<u>Mykel Board<\/u> &#8211; Maximumrocknroll columnist discusses a variety of topics including his books, Even a Daughter is Better than Nothing &amp; I, A-Me-ist. Tue, Aug 14, 7pm. Internationalist Books, 405 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 942-1740, www.internationalistbooks.org<br \/>\n<u><br \/>\nMy Sister\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Keeper<\/u> &#8211; Read by Bill Benners. Wed, Aug 15 at 7pm. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org<\/p>\n<p><u>Let the Dead Bury Their Dead<\/u> \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Literary discussion of this work by Randall Kenan. Wed, Aug 15, 7-8:30pm. Free. Ackland Art Museum, 101 S Columbia St, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill. Office 966-5736, recorded info 843-1611, ackland.org<\/p>\n<p><u>Maggi Grace<\/u> &#8211; State of the Heart: A Medical Tourist\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s True Story of Lifesaving Surgery in India. Fri, Aug 17, 7-9pm. Market Street Books &amp; Maps, Southern Village. 610 Market St, Chapel Hill. 933-5111, marketstreetbooks.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Markets Carrboro Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#8211; Sat 7am-12pm through Dec 22; Wed 3:30-6:30pm through Oct 17. 932-1641, carrborofarmersmarket.com Southern Village Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#8211; Thu 4-7pm through Aug 30 at Market Street on the Village Green. Hillsborough Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#8211; Wed 3-6pm; Sat 7:30am-noon. Apr-Nov. 732-8315. 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