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The League of Women Voters is hosting a free documentary screening on charter schools and vouchers and their impact on American public education. Thursday, September 13, from 7-9 pm in Building 5 of the Durham Tech main campus in Durham. There will be a Q-and-A afterward with local school officials.

Saturday, October 20, you’re invited to First Baptist Church on North Roberson Street for the first annual Orange County Black Business Expo. From 10 am to 4 pm, enjoy food trucks and live entertainment, and get to know black-owned businesses in our community.

Wednesday, September 12, SECU Family House is hosting a groundbreaking at 9:30 am to mark the start of their expansion project. When it’s done, the expansion will nearly double the total number of rooms at the house, giving families a place to stay when their kids are getting treatment at UNC Hospitals. Everyone’s invited to the groundbreaking – get more info online at SECUFamilyHouse.org.

Saturday, August 18, is FAMILY FUN DAY at the Hargraves Center on Roberson Street. Come by from 4-9 pm, bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy live music, food, swimming and fun family activities. It’s all free!

The Chapel Hill Public Library is wrapping up summer with their END OF SUMMER COOL DOWN, Wednesday, August 15, from 6-7 pm. Come by for Locopops and live music from Big Fat Gap!

Thursday, September 6, head to the Century Center in Carrboro for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, hosted by the Haw River Assembly! 6:30-9:30 pm, featuring films about the natural world and how communities are working to protect the environment from serious global challenges. Buy tickets and get more info online at HawRiver.org.

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