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SENIOR PICNIC |
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| Older citizens 55 or
better are invited to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment,
good food, and friends. Don't miss this tribute
to the older adults in our community. There will
be door prizes and great entertainment by Micky
Mills.
FREE/
55
& older Please call 918-7364 to
register by July 31.
4464
Saturday, August 9
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Century Center - Century Hall
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BINGO |
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Try your luck, sharpen your mind, and see a few
old friends at this event. Please call 918-7364
to register. Ten games played. First person to
call "Bingo" is the winner!
FREE
/ 55 &
older
4367
Thursday, May 8
5466
Tuesday, June 3
4368
Wednesday, August 6
2:00pm-3:30pm
Century Center - Room 2/3
*July 4, Bingo will be played at Town Hall
(1:30pm)
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| HORSESHOE
TOURNAMENTS |
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SUMMER
FLINGHORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
FEE: $14 per player + NCHPA Fee
Event date: June 14
Location: Anderson Community Park
Registration: 8:30am-9:30am
Tournament begins: 10:00am
The second of four-tournament series in which
points are accumulated for year-end awards. Trophies
will be given for each individual tournament.
Interested throwers should contact the Recreation
and Parks Department on the format of the series.
HOT STOB HORSESHOE
TOURNAMENT
FEE: $14 per player + NCHPA Fee
Event date: August 9
Location: Anderson Community Park
Registration: 8:30am-9:30am
Tournament begins: 10:00am
The third of four-tournament series in which
points are accumulated for year-end awards. Trophies
will be given for each individual tournament.
Interested throwers should contact the Recreation
and Parks Department on the format of the series.
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| COMMUNITY
BOOK FORUM |
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Co-sponsored by the
Carrboro Cybrary
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Not a Drop to Drink: America's Water Crisis
(And What You Can Do)
by Ken Midkiff with a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy
Jr.
The Community Book Forum is an event that brings
our community together to discuss important issues
and ideas. We encourage the community to read
a book and think about its relevance to and implications
for our community and our society at large. We
want to hear your thoughts and ideas at our forum
event where you will hear from expert panelists
about the same issues.This summer's forum will
focus on a current event heavy on many minds as
we look forward to playing and cooling off with
water while balancing our concerns about the recent
drought and other environmental issues.
For more information, call the Cybrary at 918-7387
or email cybrary@co.orange.nc.us.
Monday, June 2
7:00pm
FREE
Century Center - Century Hall
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| BALLET
FOR FITNESS |
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Strength, beauty, grace and elegance are inherent
in the elements of ballet. This class uses ballet
basics to improve strength, articulation of movement,
knowledge of ballet terminology, and introduction
to the classical art. We will start with a floor
barre, then move to exercises standing in the
center, eventually moving across the floor. We
will break down the steps and do exercises that
build strength, increase flexibility, and provide
a foundation that can be applied to all dance
styles. No prior dance experience necessary.
5931
Mondays, June 9 - July 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registraiton Fee: $41
Instructor: Allison Carter
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| AMERICAN
SUMMER 2008 FILM FESTIVAL |
The audience helps choose the films
and enjoys related experiences
in this unique and popular series of movie screenings.
Presented by Carrboro Recreation and Parks
Curated by Charleen Swansea
Supported by Orange County Arts Commission
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| Pumping
Iron |
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Watch a young Arnold Schwarzenegger PUMPING IRON
and we will learn from this ambitious good looking
young immigrant how he focused his mind and built
up his body so much that he not only became a
winner, he was acknowledged as the world’s
champion muscle man for five years in a row. We
will also watch out takes and new footage in which
Arnold admits taking steroids and other “supplements”
as well as telling lies so that the film would
be more dramatic and bring in enough money for
him to buy a new car. He is now the powerful Governor
of California. Does his behavior in this film
change your opinion of him or change inspiration
that you felt watching his climb to power?
Saturday, June 28
7 pm - 9 pm
Registration Fee: $4.00 person $2.00 children
12 and under
Century Center - Century Hall
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For July 26 and August 23 |
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Charleen Swansea, Curator for AMERICAN SUMMER
Films
made a list of movies that we might choose to
see on July 26 and August 23.
In June you will be able to vote for your preferences
from this list:
Were They Heroes or Scoundrels?
Hearst Castle, Building the Dream(+Orson Welles
in Citizen Cane)
Kuralt,Charles. On the Road traveling America
to find real folks & stories
Andy Discovers America. The History Lesson
Andy Griffin series 1960.
Cowboys of the Saturday Matinees 40’s
& 50’s footage. Funny
Congress by Ken Burns Made for PBS Educational
& entertaining
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room What
can we learn from $ scandals?
Edison, Wizard of Light GP rated movie
Emmy Award
Feed Watch George Bush,Hillary Clinton,
& Jerry Brown goof up on 1992 TV)
Founding Fathers: Hal Holbrook is Benjamin
Franklin in History Channel film
Howard Hughes,The Real Aviator More exciting
than the Hollywood movie
Thomas Jefferson Famous filmmaker Ken
Burns tells the story for PBS
Who Killed the Electric Car? They would
have cured oil & pollution
Saturday, July 28 and August 23
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Century Center - Century Hall
$4 Adults and $2 Children 12 and Under
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| BREAKFAST
WITH AN EXPERT |
Listen to local experts discuss their
field of knowledge while enjoying fresh baked scones
or muffins courtesy of Weaver Street Market. All
programs start at 9:30am and last 1-1½ hours
unless otherwise noted. There is one presentation
per month throughout the year. Location: Carrboro
Century Center
Please call to register: 918-7364. FREE!
4369
Wednesday,
June 11
Orange County Community Housing & Land Trust:
With Executive Director, Robert Dowling, of the
Orange Community Housing and Land Trust will be
our presenter. Orange Community Housing and Land
Trust is a nonprofit developer of affordable homes
in Orange County. Land Trust homeowners are school
teachers, town employees, university and hospital
workers, families with children, retirees, and
single adults who earn 80 % or less of the area
median income. Mr. Dowling will discuss the state
of affordable housing and inclusionary housing
policies in Orange County. The discussion will
include a PowerPoint presentation and a question
and answer period
4370
Wednesday,
July 16
Carrboro Farmers' Market: Serving local food to
our community for 30 years:
With Sarah Blacklin, Market Manager
Discussions will revolve around three topics of
interest:
The change in local farms and the welcoming of
new upcoming farmers.
The community's impression of local food then
and now. The internal and external challenges
and opportunities facing farmers today.
4371
Wednesday,
August 6
"Scams, Fraud and Other Pitfalls."
With Chris Atack and Anthony Westbrook Investigators
with the Carrboro Police Department
Criminals continue to develop interesting new
ways to convince unsuspecting citizens to freely
give up their hard-earned money. Increasingly,
mature adults and retirees have become the preferred
targets of these scam artists. This presentation
will provide information on the latest fraud schemes
and arm you with the necessary tools to help protect
yourself and your money.
Century Center - Century Hall
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| NIA |
| Come and experience the pleasure
of Nia, the hottest fusion fitness in mind-body
wellness! For all levels and ages, Nia is a joyful
and exhilarating practice that combines martial
arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It
delivers a safe, effective cardiovascular workout
with total body conditioning and personal growth
benefits. Join us for Nia and experience the joy
of movement...the body's way!
4455
Wednesdays, June
4- July 9
7:00pm - 8:00pm
4456
Wednesdays, July
30 -August 3
5:30pm - 6:30pm
**Note Time Change
Ages: 18 and up
Registration Fee: $38
Instructor: Kate Finlayson
Century Center -Centruy Hall
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| POETRY
ALIVE - POET'S OPEN MIC |
| Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks
Department and Open Eye Cafe the first Tuesday of
each month for POETS OPEN MIC NIGHT. This is a night
where poets can engage with others and share the
power and diversity of poetry. This event is staged
to provide the venue for people to celebrate, to
share, and to encourage the writing, reading, and
listening of poetry.
4700
First Tuesday of Each Month (Except
July)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Registration Fee: FREE
Open Eye Cafe
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| FABRIC
PAINTING |
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Students will learn a unique way of painting
on fabric that is easy, while creating very unique
designs. Then students will turn the painted fabric
into lampshades, pillows or wallhangings. This
is ideal for quilt makers who want to work with
their own handpainted fabric! Students will need
to pay instructor $35 for materials the first
class.
5933
Tuesdays, July 8 - July 17
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Fee: $70
Age: 18 years and older
Century Center - Room 1
Instructor: Karen Shelton
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| ACESSING
CREATIVITY WITH PAINT |
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These Oil and Acrylic Painting classes are for
beginners or intermediate students. Students will
learn the basic techniques of painting, but focus
will be on painting in a way that casually accesses
creativity. Come watch your painting emerge on
its own! Students will need to supply their own
painting materials at a cost of approximately
5925
Tuesdays, August 5 - August 4
Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Fee: $70
Age: 18 years and older
Century Center - Room 1
Instructor: Karen Shelton
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| BASKETRY
- STUDIO |
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Studio Fee: Register before the 1st class of
the studio series. No need to designate which
studio classes you will attend. If you want to
register for more than 5 classes you may do so
at any time at a fee of $12.50/class. Additional
materials fee to be paid at the first class you
attend.
5465
Mondays, June 2- August 4
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Fee: $66.00 for
any 5 classes
Age: 18 years and older
Century Center - Room 2/3
Instructor: Susan Laswell
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| FISHING
CLINICS FOR ADULTS |
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Learn about different fishing equipment, techniques,
sites and regulations. You may even meet a fishing
buddy or two! Supplies furnished. Bring a pole
if you have one. Fishing Licenses are required.
Registration required.
5929
Saturday, May 24
5930
Saturday, May 31
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Fee: $3
each clinic
Age: 18 years and older
Instructor: Tom Mills
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