{"id":375,"date":"2007-08-16T08:09:34","date_gmt":"2007-08-16T16:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/mill\/2007\/08\/16\/community-calendar-81607\/"},"modified":"2007-08-16T08:09:34","modified_gmt":"2007-08-16T16:09:34","slug":"community-calendar-81607","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/carrborocitizen\/mill\/2007\/08\/community-calendar-81607\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Calendar: 8\/16\/07"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Southern Village Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#8211; Thu 4-7pm through Aug 30 at Market Street on the Village Green.<\/li>\n<li>Hillsborough Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#8211; Wed 3-6pm; Sat 7:30am-noon, Apr-Nov. 732-8315.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fearrington Village Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#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<\/li>\n<li>Pittsboro Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#8211; Thu 3:30-6:30pm through Nov 29. Chatham County Fairgrounds, Pittsboro. chatham.ces.ncsu.edu\/growingsmallfarms\/pittsboro.html<\/li>\n<li>Saxapahaw Farmers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Market &#8211; Sat 5-8pm through Aug 25. On the hill over the river, Saxapahaw, Chapel Hill. rivermillvillage.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fundraisers &amp; Benefits <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Summertime Used Book Sale &#8211; The Carrboro Cybrary\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s summertime book sale continues until Aug 21. 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Cookout &#8211; Come out and support Internationalist Books. Thu, Aug 23, 6pm. Weaver Street Market, 101 E Weaver St, Carrboro. 929-0010, weaverstreetmarket.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Special Events <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Karen Knitters &amp; Weavers &#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<\/li>\n<li>Dancing Drums &#8211; Percussionist Beverly Botsford presents an interactive program of rhythm &amp; world culture through music, story &amp; dance. Mon, Aug 20, 2-2:45pm. 2nd session at 4pm. Pre-registration required. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill. 968-2777, chapelhillpubliclibrary.org<\/li>\n<li>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Entertainment Adventures\u00e2\u20ac\u009d will feature the American Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, August 19th at 3:00 pm. Bianca the Eagle; Adonis the barn owl and other live large birds will take part in a very informative and fun session. Free at the Carrboro Branch Library, 900 Old Fayetteville Road. (McDougle Schools\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Media Center)Call 969-3006 for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zoom In: Science at the Extremes &#8211; Morehead Planetarium\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 1st-ever interactive visitor experience highlights the big &amp; small of our universe. Designed for ages 8-13. Ongoing. Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Info hotline 549-6863, office 962-1236, tickets 843-7997, moreheadplanetarium.org<\/li>\n<li>Fishing for Kids &#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<\/li>\n<li>Storytime Science \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 moreheadplanetarium.org for more info.<\/li>\n<li>Teen Music Club \u00e2\u20ac\u201c New discussion group for teens who love music. 6th grade &amp; up. Thu, Aug 23, 7-8pm. Chapel Hill Public Library Conference Room (downstairs). 968-2777<\/li>\n<li>Inside Art: The World Inside the Frame &#8211; Works that let children &amp; families explore art from inside the frame. Through Aug 26. Kidzu Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Museum, 105 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. $4 ages 2+; memberships available. 933-1455, kidzuchildrensmuseum.org<\/li>\n<li>Painting for Children Exhibit &#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. Through the end of the month. Reeves Gallery, Pittsboro Memorial Library. 158 West St, Pittsboro. 542-3524, pittsborolibraryfriends.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Outdoors<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weaver Street Market &#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.<\/li>\n<li>Dragonfly Hike &#8211; Sat, Aug 18, 10am. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu\/parkproject\/visit\/ocmo\/home.html<\/li>\n<li>Sunset Hike \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Enjoy the beauty of nature and a summer sunset. Sunday, Aug 19, 7:30pm. Occoneechee Mountain, Hillsborough. 383-1686, ils.unc.edu\/parkproject\/visit\/ocmo\/home.html<\/li>\n<li>Coker Arboretum Tours &#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, www.ncbg.unc.edu\/coker.htm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Club Nova Thrift Shop &#8211; 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, www.clubnova.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lectures<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fascism: How far towards it has the USA gone under Bush-Cheney? &#8211; Tue, Aug 21, 2:30pm. michael_pollock at yahoo.com. Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill. 968-2777, chapelhillpubliclibrary.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Museums<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yoga in the Galleries &#8211; Tue, Aug 21, 12-1pm. Ackland Art Museum, UNC Campus, 101 S Columbia St, Chapel Hill. Office 966-5736, recorded info 843-1611, www.ackland.org. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm (2nd Fridays until 9pm), Sun 1-5pm. Free.<\/li>\n<li>Skyscrapers &#8211; Mini-exhibition presenting a variety of interpretations of this modern icon. Through Sept 14. Free. Ackland Art Museum, UNC Campus, Chapel Hill. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm (2nd Fridays until 9pm), Sun 1-5pm. www.ackland.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Theater: Opening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Giant Puppet Show &#8211; A Shoe For Your Foot. Live performance featuring handmade masks, stilts, cardboard creations &amp; shadows. Outdoors, set to live music. Great fun for all ages. Bring something soft for your butt! 7pm through Sept 3; pre-show starts at 6:20. $10; kids 4-12 $7; 3 &amp; under Free. UNC Campus: Forest Theater, 300 S Boundary St, Chapel Hill. www.paperhand.org<\/li>\n<li>How I Got That Story &#8211; An \u00e2\u20ac\u0153embedded\u00e2\u20ac\u009d war reporter tries to get a handle on a culture he doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know while covering a conflict he doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t understand. Aug 23-Sept 15. Deep Dish Theater, University Mall. 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill. 968-1515, www.deepdishtheater.org<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Comedy: Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>InDecision Theatre Improv &#8211; Sat, Aug 18, 8pm. The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St, Carrboro. 929-2787, www.artscenterlive.org<\/li>\n<li>Open Mic &#8211; 4th Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. The Cave, 452 1\/2 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill. 968-9308, www.caverntavern.com<\/li>\n<li>CageMatch &#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, www.dsicomedytheater.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dance: Participatory<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contra Dance \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Fri, Aug 17, 7-11:30pm at the Carrboro Century Center. Lesson first, then the dance. Sponsored by the Carolina Song &amp; Dance Association, www.csda-dance.org. $7. For more info, contact Buz Lloyd at buzlloyd@ipass.net or call the Century Center at 918-7385.<\/li>\n<li>Tango \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, www.openeyecafe.com<\/li>\n<li>Universal Peace &#8211; Sufi; no experience necessary. 3rd Saturdays, 7:30-9:30pm, $5. 361-2383. Unity Center of Peace, 8800 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill. 968-1854.<\/li>\n<li>Salsa\/Mambo \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 3rd Sat of every month. Lesson at 8pm, dance 8:30-11pm. $7. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 4702 Garrett Rd, Durham (Hillsborough). 358-4201, salsa_4u2@yahoo.com<\/li>\n<li>Free Style \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, www.balanced-movement.com<\/li>\n<li>Ballroom Dancing &#8211; 4th &amp; 5th Thursdays of every month, 7-9:30pm, $2. 933-8982. Chapel Hill Senior Center, 400 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill. 968-2070.<\/li>\n<li>Contact Improvisation &#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, www.balanced-movement.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Book Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contemporary Fiction Club &#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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Literary Readings\/Open Mic<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maggi Grace &#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, www.marketstreetbooks.com<\/li>\n<li>Open Mic &#8211; For poetry, music &amp; short fiction. Tuesdays, 7pm, Market Street Books &amp; Maps, Southern Village. 610 Market St, Chapel Hill. 933-5111, www.marketstreetbooks.com<\/li>\n<li>Story Time at the Carrboro Branch Library will present: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Lets Get Wet\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Saturday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. The library is located at the McDougle Schools\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Media Center; 900 Old Fayetteville Road. Call 969-3006 for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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. 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