Local Events Calendar

Acompáñenos para una variedad de actividades ofrecidas en español. Este grupo ofrece la oportunidad de socializar con adultos mayores, hacer ejercicio y aprender algo nuevo. Un día típico incluye pláticas sobre temas de salud, y tiempo para socializar, relajarse y aprender una nueva habilidad. A las 12:00 el grupo participa en el programa de comida. Los requisitos son tener más de 60 años y vivir en el condado de Orange. Si las personas no califican para el programa tienen la opción de comprar su comida por $6. Podemos tratar de ofrecerle, si lo solicita, transporte.

Para más información en español puede contactar 919-245-4279.

Fee: FREE

Thursdays 10 am –2 pm

Hillsborough
Gallery of Arts hosts its annual statewide juried art exhibit featuring both 2D
& 3D media. January 6-26, 2020. Opening reception Friday January 10th,
6-9pm. Awards juror Katie Ziglar, Director of the Ackland Art Museum, UNC
Chapel Hill. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 22 artists featuring
painting, sculpture, photography, glass art, jewelry, turned wood, pottery
& fiber art. 121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough, NC. Winter Hours: 10-6 Monday
– Saturday, 12-4 Sunday. www.HillsboroughGallery.com

Goat yoga is a yoga class where you have the opportunity to engage with the goats while performing instructor-led exercises. The class is in our new indoor Goat Yoga Studio. You can always take a quick break to snuggle a baby goat. The classes are great exercise, fun and they are light-hearted. It’s worth coming to a session just to experience it! This is yoga for everyone from first timers to experienced. If you’ve never done yoga before, just watch the person next to you. There is no wrong way to do it. The idea is to have fun and spend time with the animals.

If you don’t get enough one on one time with a goat during the class, please feel free to stay after and pet and/or hold one: most everyone does. We also have food available for $1 to be able to feed them if you like.​​

Come see One Song Productions’ winter show “Rumors” by Neil Simon, directed by Issy Mahon and Joe Davis, following the tale of poor dinner guests who arrive to find their host bleeding in the other room and the wife missing. Showtimes on Jan. 17 & 18 at 7:30 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, and at 3:00 on Jan. 19. Tickets can be bought at artscenterlive.org or at the door for $10.

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Start the new year well with mindful movement classes at The Studio at A Step To Health. 

This week’s schedule includes: 

Sunday @ 10am: Core & More

Monday @ 12pm: Mindful Yoga

Monday @ 6pm: Yin and Restorative Yoga

Tuesday @ 6pm: T’ai Chi for Beginners

Wednesday @ 5:30pm: Pilates 

Thursday @ 10:30am: Yoga for a Balanced Life

If you live in the local area, your first visit to The Studio at A Step To Health is free! Please note that The Studio is upstairs and no elevator is available. Registering in advance is recommended as space is limited: tinyurl.com/visitthestudio

Goat yoga is a yoga class where you have the opportunity to engage with the goats while performing instructor-led exercises. The class is in our new indoor Goat Yoga Studio. You can always take a quick break to snuggle a baby goat. The classes are great exercise, fun and they are light-hearted. It’s worth coming to a session just to experience it! This is yoga for everyone from first timers to experienced. If you’ve never done yoga before, just watch the person next to you. There is no wrong way to do it. The idea is to have fun and spend time with the animals.

Join us for a multi-media celebration of the legacy of Dr. King.  Examining some of the history that propelled Dr. King to push for civil rights, we will also explore “the talk” that black parents feel compelled to have with their children as well as the resilience they try to instill.  Closing out our time together will be a discussion of how Dr. King’s ideas of the “beloved community” may help us in the new year.  Free event.  Light refreshments will be provided.

What is on the minds of our young, gifted, diverse community writers? Find out from the soul-stirring, compelling work of student poets & writers Jamira, Gulinky, and Arul. This event also features two of their talented teachers, poet/singer-songwriter Areale Smith and performance poet Eric Zeigler. This will move you; light refreshments will be served.

Come join us for the Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemorative March and Program
Monday, January 20, 2020 and celebrate the Oneness of Humanity. We begin at the Old Courthouse in Hillsborough with a brief program and then march until we reach the Mt. Bright Baptist Church where the Commemorative Program begins at 10:30. Singing, prayers, children’s speeches, banners,and choirs.

Tuesday is always Senior’s Day

at CommunityWorx in Carrboro & Chapel Hill

( Folks 55+ receive 25% off all merchandise EXCEPT for furniture & clothing! Must show identification at check out… applicable at both stores)

It’s never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Planning for your retirement and making sure that your money will last is a daunting task. Join us and discover how you can make wise decisions for the future.

Min: 3/Max:15.

Instructor: Mary-Charles Nassif, CFP, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Register by: Fri,Jan 3. To register or for more information, call 919-968-2070

Fee: FREE

Class dates: Tuesdays, 2-3:30pm

Jan 14 Foundations of Investing

Jan 21 Focus on Fixed Income

Jan 28 Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts

Feb 4  An Investor’s Tour of Mutual Funds

Feb 11 Preparing for the Unexpected

Feb 18 Preparing Your Estate Plan

Orange-Chatham Care for Creation (OCICC) is sponsoring a program about solar panel installations including grant possibilities and approaches to fund raising. Members from four different faith communities will discuss how they were able to install panels. Vendors will be present with exhibits and information for both commercial and residential installations.

OCICC seeks to engage communities of faith and others to become better stewards of Earth, address our rapidly changing climate, and advocate for environmental justice for humans and all other life on Earth.

The story of this play is based on the
traditional fairy tale.  Prince Jonathan
must find a bride and after searching to the west, north and east, he comes
home unsuccessful in his quest.  Sometime
later, on a stormy night, a guest arrives who needs refuge from the storm and
claims to be a real princess on progression.
Jonathan is intrigued by “Princess Ophelia,” but declares she must pass
a series of tests to prove she is a real princess.  Will Princess Ophelia pass the tests?  Join us and see!

All Ages

$3
per participant

Children 12 months and under admitted free.

Event Contact: rjones@townofcarrboro.org

Consumer Reports: Protecting Yourself from Medical Harm Workshop will provide you with tips on how to protect yourself from medical harm while being treated at a hospital, a doctors office, or an outpatient medical center through a series of activities. Its aim is to help you be a more informed healthcare consumer. Note: There will be a short break. Feel free to bring a snack.

Min: 6/ Max: 20

Instructor: Russ Wiener

Register by: 1 week prior to class. To register or for more information, call 919-968-2070

Fee: FREE

Come visit us every Wednesday! Learn communication skills
through prepared speeches, evaluations, impromptu speaking, and listening.
Build confidence in leading teams, departments, or companies. Practice
interviewing, using body gestures, removing filler words, listening better,
leading meetings and much more. We offer a safe, friendly, and supportive
environment. Our club consists of novice speakers to expert communicators of
all ages and professions. Located at UNC we are not just open to students but
all community members as well.

Hounded by Death, the character of Everybody desperately seeks out everyone and everything they know in hope of finding something meaningful to take to the grave. These 90 minutes of theatrical whimsy revitalize the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman to take us on an audacious and unexpected journey through life’s greatest mystery and beyond.

Five brave actors will be assigned their roles by lottery each night—that’s 120 possible combinations—as they fight for the opportunity to cheat Death.

Join us for various activities offered in Spanish. This group offers socialization, exercise, and learning with other seniors in Spanish. Typical gatherings might involve discussing health, relaxing activities, and/or learning a new skill (eg navigate social media, computer, or an English conversation). At noon the group participates in the Lunch program. The qualifications for participation in it are to be 60 years or older and reside in Orange County. If you don’t qualify for the program, you may purchase a meal for $6. If you have questions or require transportation, please call 919-245-4279 (ex 1) for additional information.

Fee: FREE

Thursdays 10 am –2 pm

Elisabeth Von Trapp is performing in Chapel Hill, NC for one night and one night only! Come see the performance live at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Chapel Hill, on Thursday, January 23rd at 7PM.

Click here to see the website and buy tickets, or call 919 942 1040

Chip, chip, hooray! The first Zambrero in the Southeast is opening on January 24 with zingy, zesty activities!

• Bodacious Burritos and Bowls: $5 burritos and bowls all day
• Delicious Drawing: A chance for guests to win free burrito or bowl catering for up to 25 people
• Rise Against Hunger meal packing event during the lunch hour

Zambrero, Australia’s largest Mexican franchise, offers a healthy, “good-for-you” menu along with its Plate 4 Plate initiative in partnership with Rise Against Hunger. With each burrito, bowl or bottle of water purchased, Zambrero donates a meal to someone in need.

Stop by 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. for the goodies!

Usher in the new year with some laughs and cave dwelling!  Our January edition features talented funny comics, a wacky host and so much more! Click here to find more event information on The Cave’s website: the suggested donation is $5.

A
night of jigs, reels and anything Celtic. Led by accordionist David DiGiuseppe
and multi-instrumentalist Rob Sharer. Bring your tunes, songs, instruments, or
just come to listen or dance. Instructors: Dave DiGiuseppe & Rob
Sharer

Ages: 11 and up

$3 per participant

Event contact

David Burney, lead singer for the acclaimed Johnny Cash tribute band Johnny Folsom 4, brings his one-man show to The ArtsCenter for three shows, January 24-26, 2020. 

In “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” Burney shares an intimate portrayal of the Man in Black’s life story from growing up in Dyess, Arkansas to his final days after the death of his beloved June Carter. From his early years at Sun Records, to his world-famous prison concerts and television show, to the unexpected success of the American Recordings albums and MTV videos at the end of his career — Burney tells the story of Johnny Cash through anecdotes and, of course, the songs the whole world knows and loves. 

What are others saying about David Burney’s portrayal of Johnny Cash: 

No Depression magazine says: “for those of us unable to have seen Cash perform during his life, this is more than a treat. It’s a time machine.” 

Robert Nash, Executive Director of the Cultural Center of Cape Cod says “I loved every minute of it. It was so believable I thought I was listening to Johnny Cash.” 

Rebecca Newton, Director of the Carolina Theatre of Durham says: “From the time he takes the first step on the stage to the last word and gesture of his show, David commands the stage and honors Johnny Cash with all the respect Mr. Cash deserves.” 

And Jackie Cash, Johnny Cash’s niece, says “Oh my Lord! He’s channeling J.R.” 

The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market was founded in 2008 by local farmers, for local farmers. We are a truly local market that supports farmers and artisans within a 60 mile radius of Chapel Hill to offer fresh, quality farm and artisanal products year round. The market is vendor run and operated so every dollar spent helps support our local economy.  We are dedicated to educating consumers about the nutritional, environmental, and economic value of buying local, sustainably-produced farm products. The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market brings our town and our producers “to the table” to create a sense of community and establish customer-vendor relationships so you can be sure about where your food comes from, and how it’s produced.

Goat yoga is a yoga class where you have the opportunity to engage with the goats while performing instructor-led exercises. The class is in our new indoor Goat Yoga Studio. You can always take a quick break to snuggle a baby goat. The classes are great exercise, fun and they are light-hearted. It’s worth coming to a session just to experience it! This is yoga for everyone from first timers to experienced. If you’ve never done yoga before, just watch the person next to you. There is no wrong way to do it. The idea is to have fun and spend time with the animals.

BYNUM FRONT PORCH Fun-Raiser!!!

“A Tribute To Elvis”

    with Award Winning Artist

         STEPHEN FREEMAN

Where:  Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center

             1192 US 64 West Business

              Pittsboro, N. C. 27312

Wear your best 50’s/60’s outfit and join us for Dinner by Best Foods Cafeteria

    Saturday, Jan. 25. 2020 

    Doors: 5pm

    Dinner: 5:15-6:45pm

    Show: 7pm

Tickets $40 includes dinner! 

Family event from 6:30-8:30pm featuring activities for the whole family!

Join us in Arendelle for Frozen-inspired STEAM activities for the whole family! Included in the ticket cost is dinner and dessert for the whole family, make your own sock Olaf and Frozen bouncy ball, and a photo booth! There will be Frozen bingo and a Disney Dance Jam Session.

$30 per member family

$35 per non-member family

*Families include 2 adults and 1 child, due to material costs, additional children are $5/each

Pre-registration required. Registration for this event will close on January 22nd. Register online, at the Front Desk or call 919-933-1455.

WILD CARD IMPROV An improv competition like you’ve never seen before. The audience is the decider! Players give the show their ‘improv best’ to win the coveted ‘Golden Aces Scenes Award.’ Wild card moves put players to the test as they are randomly assigned to scene partners. Then there’s the Joker-Director who tops it all with unpredictable twists for the players. Audiences come back to see it all again – because it is never the same show! If you’ve never seen improv, this is the one show to watch. If you have seen improv, this show will amaze you.

Hounded by Death, the character of Everybody desperately seeks out everyone and everything they know in hope of finding something meaningful to take to the grave. These 90 minutes of theatrical whimsy revitalize the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman to take us on an audacious and unexpected journey through life’s greatest mystery and beyond.

Five brave actors will be assigned their roles by lottery each night—that’s 120 possible combinations—as they fight for the opportunity to cheat Death.

CLAWS is a non-profit agency that rescues
animals of all kinds.  This program
incorporates live animals to educate people about exotic and wildlife
species.  You never know just what you’ll
see at a CLAWS program.  Come and take a
peek!

All Ages

$3 per participant

Children 12 months and under admitted free.

Event Contact: rjones@townofcarrboro.org

Each
year the 22 members of the Gallery come up with a new challenge for the January
group show. This year each artist created original work around the theme of “being
green.” Work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography, mixed
media, fabric, glass, clay, metal, wood and jewelry. Opening reception Friday, January
31^st  6-9pm. Located at 121 N.
Churton Street Hillsborough NC, the gallery is owned by 22 local artists featuring
painting, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass, wood, & fiber
arts. Winter Hours: 10-6 Monday – Saturday, 12-4 Sunday. HillsboroughGallery.com

A new monthly education series designed to provide information for individuals providing care and support for a friend or family member. The program hopes to strengthen your skills and resilience, and bolster the ability to nurture and support those for whom you care.

Min: 10/Max: 82

Instructors:Aging Transitions Team and Experienced Community Professionals

Register by: 1 week prior to event. You may register for one or multiple sessions. To register or for more information, call 919-968-2070 .

Fee:FREE

Topics

• Mon, Dec 16: When the person you care for is a veteran
• Mon, Jan 27: Assistive Devices to help you care
• Mon, Feb 24: Financial Caregiving 101: Managing someone else money

Zen Meditation, or zazen, is the simple practice of being
present with our experience. We hear the instructions in a matter of
minutes, but spend a lifetime learning the practice. This class will
introduce participants to meditation and give them support as they
develop a daily sitting practice. It will also introduce them to other
aspects of practice at the Chapel Hill Zen Center.

The first night will begin with meditation instructions and a short
period of sitting. Each week we will continue to sit for a period at
the beginning of class, gradually increasing the time. Participants will
have a chance to ask questions and raise concerns about their practice.
As the weeks proceed we will study other aspects of Zen practice,
including walking meditation, protocol around the zendo, and the service
of bowing and chanting. But the focus will be on zazen, and
participants’ actual practice as it unfolds. The content of the class
will emerge from participants’ questions and concerns.

Cost is $60, payable the first night, and will be contributed to
the Zen Center. Partial scholarships are available. For more
information, or to sign up, please contact David Guy at (919) 641-9277
or davidguy@mindspring.com.

David Guy has been practicing meditation since 1991, and regularly
gives sitting instruction. He has co-authored two books with Larry
Rosenberg of the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center — Breath by Breath: The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation and Living in the Light of Death: On the Art of Being Truly Alive. In 2008 he published Jake Fades: A Novel of Impermanence. David’s Blog can be found at www.davidguy.org.

Tuesday is always Senior’s Day

at CommunityWorx in Carrboro & Chapel Hill

( Folks 55+ receive 25% off all merchandise EXCEPT for furniture & clothing! Must show identification at check out… applicable at both stores)

It’s never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Planning for your retirement and making sure that your money will last is a daunting task. Join us and discover how you can make wise decisions for the future.

Min: 3/Max:15.

Instructor: Mary-Charles Nassif, CFP, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Register by: Fri,Jan 3. To register or for more information, call 919-968-2070

Fee: FREE

Class dates: Tuesdays, 2-3:30pm

Jan 14 Foundations of Investing

Jan 21 Focus on Fixed Income

Jan 28 Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts

Feb 4  An Investor’s Tour of Mutual Funds

Feb 11 Preparing for the Unexpected

Feb 18 Preparing Your Estate Plan

Hounded by Death, the character of Everybody desperately seeks out everyone and everything they know in hope of finding something meaningful to take to the grave. These 90 minutes of theatrical whimsy revitalize the fifteenth-century morality play Everyman to take us on an audacious and unexpected journey through life’s greatest mystery and beyond.

Five brave actors will be assigned their roles by lottery each night—that’s 120 possible combinations—as they fight for the opportunity to cheat Death.

Come visit us every Wednesday! Learn communication skills
through prepared speeches, evaluations, impromptu speaking, and listening.
Build confidence in leading teams, departments, or companies. Practice
interviewing, using body gestures, removing filler words, listening better,
leading meetings and much more. We offer a safe, friendly, and supportive
environment. Our club consists of novice speakers to expert communicators of
all ages and professions. Located at UNC we are not just open to students but
all community members as well.

Join us for various activities offered in Spanish. This group offers socialization, exercise, and learning with other seniors in Spanish. Typical gatherings might involve discussing health, relaxing activities, and/or learning a new skill (eg navigate social media, computer, or an English conversation). At noon the group participates in the Lunch program. The qualifications for participation in it are to be 60 years or older and reside in Orange County. If you don’t qualify for the program, you may purchase a meal for $6. If you have questions or require transportation, please call 919-245-4279 (ex 1) for additional information.

Fee: FREE

Thursdays 10 am –2 pm

The Blood Connection is hosting a Blood Drive at Southern Village on Thursday, January 30th from 3PM to 7PM. As a Thank You, every donor will receive a $20 Visa gift card. Click here to sign up.

The Root cellar in Chapel Hill will be displaying a variety of whimsical paintings by local artist Cinc Hayes in the month of February 2020. Located at 750 MLK JR BLVD, Chapel Hill, NC

27514.

Cinc is known for his abstract and very colorful whimsical paintings. He will also display a few of his creations made out of wood. Cinc’s work has been shown in galleries and shows across the country. This showing includes a few paintings selected for inclusion at the world-renowned Spoleto arts festival in Charleston, SC. Now a resident of Chapel Hill, Cinc spends his days painting and doing creative carpentry projects at a hidden art studio located a few miles outside of Carrboro.

If you need a dose of playful color and fancy on a dreary winter day or if you’re looking for one of a kind whimsical paintings to delight your home, office, or beach house, be sure to stop by. It’s free!

Feb 1-30 2020

Cinc always has paintings for sale.

Cinchayes.com

Family Trivia Night | Friday, January 31, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
| Main Library |

Join us for Family Trivia Night!  Test your knowledge
of pop culture, books, music and more. Pizza and drinks provided.  Call or stop by to register: 919-245-2532.
Best for kids ages 8 and up with a caregiver