October/November 2012 Durham Skywriter

October / November 2012
Covering events up to november 17

Durhams online community paper
vol 10, no 9
The Zombie Lurch, the Bull Citys crazy Halloween parade, takes place every year through downtown Durham.
(photo by patricia A murray)
The Durham Skywriter October / November 2012
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Autumn el-cheapo handy hints

patricia A murray
Every now and then a piece of fruit goes bad and then youre inundated with fruit flies. Simply pour some apple cider vinegar into a small glass or jar and then stir in no more than 2 drops of dishwashing liquid (or liquid hand soap). The sweet smell will attract the bugs, but the soap will soften the water causing them to fall in and drown. If youve run out of bug spray, dryer sheets can be used to keep mosquitoes away. You can either slip one into your shirt pocket or rub the sheet over your arms and legs. It can be mildly irritating having to deal with those little strings when peeling bananas. That wont happen if you peel bananas from the bottom. Speaking of bananas if you have a problem with them ripening before you can eat them all, try separating them as soon as you bring them home from the store. Bananas ripen faster when theyre connected at the stem. When you reheat pizza in the microwave, you often end up with soft or soggy crusts. Always reheat pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove. Young volunteer trees can be hard to pull up when youre out weeding. Try grabbing them with a pair of plier and yank them right out of the ground. Water stains on wood furniture can be removed with plain, white toothpaste. Rub a bit into the stain, wait a few minutes, and then buff it with a soft, clean cloth.
You can make your own el-cheapo furniture polish by stirring a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a half-cup of olive or vegetable oil. Start looking for spring-blooming bulbs (daffodils, tulips. and crocus) at the home-improvement and garden centers. They should be on sale now and you can buy them in bulk (some in bags of 100) at a good price. Get ready for winter by cleaning your windows and removing any spiderwebs clinging to the window frames or shutters. You can make your own elcheapo window cleaner by stirring 1 cup of vinegar into 4 cups of hot water. Take cuttings from some of the plants growing in your yard so that you can grow them inside and then plant them outside this soming spring. Buy some rooting compound so that you can dip the cut end into it and then into some potting soil. (Make a small hole by dipping a pencil into the soil.) Before cold weather arrives, take down your shower curtain and scrub the soap scum and mildew off with a bit of bleach, warm water, and soap. Rinse it well and let it dry in the warm sun before hanging it back up. Check the caulk around your windows to make sure that the warm air stays in the house. Youll also save on your heating bill. Light a stick of incense and see if the smoke wavers as you move it along the edge of the windows. Youd probably prefer to apply caulk now rather than in the middle of winter.
Dont let your decorative pumpkin make direct contact with the ground. Slip a sheet of aluminum foil under it to keep it fresh longer. You can even spray the pumpkin with an antiseptic like Bactine to prolong its life a bit longer. When the nighttime temperatures start dipping below 50 degrees, start bringing your cold-sensitive plants indoors. Place them, one by one, in the bathtub, give them a nice shower, and then spray them with insecticide. Slide a plastic bag over the top and check the plant every now and then for bugs. Once youre convinced that youve gotten rid of all of the insects and spiders, you can place the plants on the windowsill or wherever you plan to put them over the winter months. Every few loads, take the lint screen out of your dryer, clean the lint off, and then run some water over it. If the water collects on top rather than running through, scrub the lint screen with soap and water. Residue from dryer sheets can line the bottom of the lint screen and cause a fire. Try to reduce energy costs by washing your laundry with cold water whenever you can. If you dont have to pay to heat the water, youre saving money. Check out some of the new cold-water washing detergents. Drop a bunch of quarters into an old 35mm film canister for those times youre visiting a town that has parking meters. Slip the film canister into your glove compartment. If you dont smoke, store quarters in the ashtray.
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Autumn el-cheapo handy hints

Be sure to harvest seeds from the dead flowers in your garden. Marigolds, four oclocks, coreopsis, rudbekias (blackeyed susans) start easily from seed and you wont have to buy new plants next spring. Keep some old envelopes or medicine bottles in your glove compartment so you can help yourself to your friends seeds as well. Dont throw away that used fabricsoftener sheet. First, wipe down your computer and TV screens to remove the dust and staticthen toss it. If you have an oil spill in the garage or on the driveway, sprinkle kitty litter on it and allow it to absorb the oil.Then simply sweep it up. Wash your pet with green-colored soap. The dye thats used to turn the soap green also happens to kill fleas. Once youre sure youre finished with your garden tools this season, wash them in soapy water and dry them well. Then either wipe them down with petroleum jelly or spray them with a light coating of a lubricant like WD-40. That will keep your tools from getting rusty. Sand the wooden handles of your rakes and hoes lightly and then rub them down with linseed oil. You can hang unframed pictures on the wall by dabbing toothpaste on the four corners of the picture (on the back side). Carefully align the picture and stick it to the wallthe toothpaste will dry and adhere to the wall. When you want to take down the picture, simply peel it off and scrub off the toothpaste.
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Never warm a babys bottle in the microwave. Even though the bottle might feel cool to the touch, the beverage inside might be hot enough to scald your babys throat. If you want to create a new planting bed in your lawn, you can remove the grass by spreading an 8+-page layer of newspapers over the area. Wet the newspapers down and then cover them with woodchips, other mulch, or soil.By spring, youll have an area thats ready for planting. Just pull back the newspapers and start plantingor, punch a hole in the deteriorating newspapers with a hand trowel. To get rid of summer soil and sand, sweep your rugs before you vacuum. The nap of the rugs will stand up, loosening the dirt, and allowing the vacuum cleaner to do a better job. Keep your TV remote control clean by slipping it into a zip-close sandwich bag. Peanut butter, etc, can easily be wiped off, and the remote will work fine even while in the bag. Make your own salad bar. Set out simple salad greens and pour extras like shredded cheese, olives, and sliced cucumbers into muffin tins so family members can build their own customized salads. If you plan to burn candles as part of your Halloween display, put them in the freezer the night before to keep candle wax from dripping all over the place. Make fall-season bird feeders with the
kids: Spread peanut butter on a few pine cones, then roll them in birdseed. Tie the pine cones to lower tree branches and watch the birds enjoy the snack that you put out for them. Dont let your kids miss the excitement of sending and receiving mail: Create postcards! Cut 4-by-6-inch rectangles from posterboard and glue photos or make drawings with magic markers on the shiny side. Turn the cards over and draw a vertical right down the middle. The addressees name and address go on the right-hand side and your message goes on the left. Send us your el-cheapo handy hints!
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Whether you vote early (until November 3) or election day (November 6), please do your part and vote! SO much is at stake. If you never got around to registering to vote, thats okay. You can go to any of the early voting spots, register, and then vote right then and there. Be sure to take some form of government-issed photo ID (like a drivers license). You can only do this up to and including November 3. If you want to vote early, you can go to any of the five early-voting locations: Museum of Durham History (ex-DATA bus terminal), 501 W Main St North Regional Library, 221 Milton Rd South Regional Library, 4505 S Alston Ave East Regional Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln Githens Middle School, 4800 Chapel Hill Rd, Duke University campus, West Unions Old Trinity Room, 114 Chapel Dr North Carolina Central University, Student Union Bldg, Fayetteville across from Pekoe. Hours: Oct 22-27, 9am5:30pm; Oct 28, noon5:30pm; Oct 29 Nov 2, 9am7pm; Nov 3, 8am1pm. Some ex-offenders are saying that theyve been told that they cant votebut they can, as long as theyre done with their restitutions and probation. Also, no one has the right to ask you for a photo ID at the poll unless youre registering to vote. VOTE! patricia A murray (durhamskywriter@yahoo.com, 919-809-9682)
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from the American Red CrossCentral North Carolina Chapter, 4737 University Dr, 919-489-6541, http://cncredcross.org/: Be prepared for emergencies by taking classes offered by the American Red Cross. You can visit the website for class descriptions: Adult CPR/AEDThursday, October 25, 69pm; $70. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Saturday, November 3, 9am3:30pm; $110 Wednesday, November 7, 10am1pm; $110. Adult First Aid/CPR/AEDWednesday, November 7, 5:308:30pm; $90. Pediatric CPR/AEDWednesday, November 14, 5:309pm; $70. First AidThursday, November 15, 5:308:30pm; $70. ally harbor mice, rats, and even opposums. Mold and mildew can also become an unseen hazard. House NumbersDont be the one who has to stand in the middle of the street waving your arms after calling an ambulance because you dont have ad equate house numbers. You can get stick-on or nailor-screw-on numbers from any home-improvement center or hardware store. Make sure that the numbers are at least 4 inches high and that the strokes of the numbers are at least 1/2 inch wide.
from Democracy North Carolina, 888-OUR-VOTE, democracy-nc.org (info is also available at durhamdemwomen.org and www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/elec:
from the City of DurhamDept of Neighborhood Services, 809 E Main St, 919-560-1647 or Durham One Call 919-560-1200:
To clear up some misinformation thats floating around people who have been convicted of a felony temporarily lose their right to vote while theyre in prison. However, after theyre released and are done with their probation and parole, their voting rights are automaticall reinstated. They dont need any papers stating this and can vote just like anyone else. And people who have been convicted of a misdemeanor never lose their right to vote. They can register and vote, even while in jail by voting by absentee ballot. If you havent yet registered to vote, its not too late. Just go to one of the Early Voting centers by November 3, register, and vote on the same day! Be sure to take one form of ID with your name and current address (you can take your drivers license, utility bill, car registration, or any letter, bill, license, or other document from city, county, state, or federal government). Early Voting centers: Museum of Durham History (the old DATA bus depot at 501 W Main St) North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave) East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) Githens Middle School (4800 Chapel Hill Rd) Duke University (Old Trinity Room in the West Union Bldg, 114 Chapel Dr)
Sometimes our neighbors violate city ordinances that can adversely effect the communityand sometimes the perpetrator is us. Its good to know about these ordinances so that they can be correctedand the sooner, the better. Call the department for advice on how to work with offending neighbors while also keeping the peace: High GrassLawns and patches of weeds more than 12 inches tall constitutes a violation. Tall weeds and undergrowth can attract snakes, rats, and swarms of mosquitoes. Be very careful when trimming tall growth. Ant mounds might be hidden from sight, and youll find out quick if youre standing in one while cutting the grass. Junk VehiclesJust the sight of old, broken down and abandoned vehicles can take away from the attractiveness of a neighborhood and can even lower property values. Indoor FurnitureSome people giggle when they see indoor furniture on front porches in the communitybut upholstered chairs and couches can actu-
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North Carolina Central University (Student Union Bldg at Fayetteville and Pekoe). Hours are: October 2227, 9am5:30pm; October 28, noon5:30pm; October 29November 2, 9am7pm; and November 3, 8am1pm. laid off and everything falls on the shoulders of the other. Before you know it, the situation gets so serious that youre in danger of being evicted or losing your home. Help is available every Tuesday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. A case manager can work with you and keep your family afloat while you regain your footing. To see if youre eligible for this free service, call Frank Bryant II, a homelessness prevention social worker, at 560-8655. Heres what youll need: a copy of your lease, eviction notice/letter from landlord stating the past-due status, proof of income (pay stub or letter), from employer or agency (SSA Work First, ESC, etc) stating the pay rate, a copy of the ID card and social security card for everyone who lives in the home/apartment, or utility notice. If youre declared eligible, youll get some financial assistance. From 3 to 5pm every Tuesday, military veterans can get help building their rsums, getting job referrals, conducting job searches. Case management and needs assessments are also available, if necessary.
from Operation Breakthrough, 800 N Mangum St, 919-688-8111, www.obtnc.org:
Operation Breakthrough runs a Weatherization Assistance Program that helps low-income individuals/families improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The services that are offered include: Sealing air leaks around windows and doors; installing insulation between interior and exterior walls, ceilings and attics, and floors and basements; replacing regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs; tuning up and repairing heating and cooling systems; checking for carbon-monoxide levels; installing a smart thermostat; and sealing and insulating your homes ductwork. Families with incomes less than double the Federal Poverty Level, or families with at least one member who receives cash-assistance payments under SSI or TANF, are typically eligible for these services. You can check to see if you (or neighbors who could use some help) fit the bill by visiting the website and checking the income/eligibility-criteria table.
from Durham Technical Community College/ The Small Business Center, 400 W Main St, 3rd floor of the SouthBank Bldg, 919-686-3448, durhamtech.edu/html/current/noncredit/ sbccseminars.htm:
from the Hip Hop Caucus, www.respectmyvote.com:
Durham Techs Small Business Center offers classes and seminars in their new location to entrepreneurs who are planning or starting their own businesses. These particular classes are being offered free of charge; check the website for additional classes and workshop series: Thinking of Starting a Business?Monday, October 22, 35pm; free; an overview for business startups, with information on resources for entrepreneurs. (400 W Main St) The Competitive Edge: Fundamentals of Grant WritingTuesday, October 23, 69pm; free; learn how to locate potential funding sources and write winning proposals (400 W Main St) Basic Bookkeeping for Business OwnersTuesday, October 30, 69pm; learn how to prepare a financial statement after first learning about cash flow, income statements, and balance sheets. (400 W
Visit the website, discuss the issues that are important to you, and lead other young people to get familiar with the issues and promise to vote in the November election. You can also register to vote online.
from the Durham JobLink Career Center, Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd #848, 919-354-2748, contact: Kenneth Motley:
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The kids page
Keep a calendar
Keeping a calendar can help you stay on track for just about anything youre responsible forlike homework assignments and things to do around the house. Even though some people have calendar apps on their cell phones, its sometimes easier to look at a calendar or things to do list thats tacked on the wall over your desk. Its a good way to remind yourself of things youve got to do so you wont have to say, Oh yeah, I forgot when those things dont get done. You dont have to go out and buy a calendar. If you go to www.pdf calendar.com/monthly/, you can choose whatever month you want and then print it out. Add your events (math test, return library book, take out the garbage). Now youre able to manage your time better because you can see what youre responsible for at a glance.
SEND US JOKES! SEND US RIDDLES! SEND US SCIENCE FAIR IDEAS! SEND US MONEY! (just kidding!)
Betcha didnt know that

Heres how the months were named: January for the Roman god of beginnings and endings, Janus. February from the Roman god Februus (they had purification festivals called februa). March for the Roman god of war, Mars (this used to be the first month). April from the word aperire which means to open (referring to the flower buds). May for the Roman goddess of honor and reverence, Maiesta. June for the Roman queen of the gods, Juno. July for Roman statesman Julius Caesar. August for the Roman emperor Augustus. September from the word septem, which means seven. October - from the word octo, which means eight. November from the word novem, which means nine. December from the word decem, which means ten.
Funny jokes of the month

There was a man who was always late for work. His boss was really upset about it and decided to stand by the door so that he could yell at him for being late when he arrived. Finally, the man arrived at work. The boss said, You should have been here at 9 oclock! The man looked delighted and asked, Oooh, what did I miss?
Say these tongue twisters three times fast: Purple paper people. Baboon bamboo. Pink piggy bank.
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SCHOOL TOOLS
Vote Up or Shut Up
To help emphasize the importance of voting, Do Something, a nonprofit organization, has launched Vote Up or Shut Up. Students under the age of 25 can qualify for a $10,000 scholarship by thinking of five friends that are least likely to vote. Send their cell phone numbers and theyll receive convincing texts reminding them to vote. If you register to vote (if you havent already), youll be entered in the competition twice. You can pre-register if your under 18. Dont forget that you can register and vote if you go to one of the early-voting venues before November 3. Visit dosomething.org/vote#vote-register to get started. So for now, the courses are free, and the participating schools arent making any money by offering them online. This is an experiment to identify the benefits of the sharing of information by these major research institutions. Here are some upcoming courses: Cryptography6-week course starts November 5 (from Stanford University). Think Again: How to Reason and Argue12-week course starts November 26 (from Duke University). Introduction to Astronomy9-week course starts November 27 (from Duke University).
Campus 2 Campus college tour

Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited to visit Elon University on Tuesday, November 6, 8:30am5pm. Its free; call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919560-4355 for more information. (course #8317)
Even though you wont be earning any credits, youll still be able to interact with your fellow students, and youll be expected to complete class assignments and take tests. Who knows: the knowledge youll gain might help boost your career and lead to a promotion! Or maybe nows your chance to study those subjects you didnt think you had the time (or money) for. Go to www.coursera.org, sign up, and start learning!
Free online classes

There seems to be a trend of top universities like Harvard, Stanford, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offering free, no-credit courses online. These schools are partnering with an organization called Coursera, which coordinates all of the classes so that learners wont have to go from website to website searching for them. (The classes are called MOOCsmassive online open courses.)
DPS National Merit scholars

The National Merit Scholarship Program honors students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability and real promise in excelling in college. Seven students attending Durham Public high schools are semifinalists for the 201213 academic year: Joya MandelAssael (Durham School of the Arts); Julia Larson, Kevin Ostrowski, Kathryn Taylor, and Phoebe Wooldridge (Jordan High School); and Katherine Gandee and Eeyi Oon (Middle College High School).
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The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durhams next Community Luncheon Roundtable will be held on Thursday, October 25, noon1pm, in the fellowship hall of Shepherds House United Methodist Church (107 N Driver St, corner of Driver and Main; back entrance). Youre invited to help figure out how caring citizens in the community can best respond to the societal problems that most people just talk about: gang violence, handgun violence, and the failure of many ex-offenders to stay out of jail. This event is free and is usually attended by interested individuals and representatives of nonprofit agencies, congregations, and neighborhood groups. Contact Marcia Owen at 919-3581113 or nonviolentdurham@gmail. com, or visit the website at nonviolentdurham.org for more information.
the praise page
The 3rd annual Gospel Music Tribute to A Philip Randolph will be held on Saturday, November 3, 68pm, at the Greater St Paul Missionary Baptist Church (1102 Juniper St). A civil-rights leader, Randolph (18891979) started and ran the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the USAs first African-American labor union. The rousing concert will feature the Traveling Sons of Pittsboro, New Gospel Winds of Chapel Hill, Second Chance of Hillsborough, Senior Citizens Jubilee of Henderson, Big Anthony McCrae, Vanhook Specials, Markham Chapel Male Chorus, Minister Johnny Foster, Minister Carolyn Satterfield, Greater Full Assurance Faith Fellowship Church Choir, and the Voices of Saint Paul. Contact Reverend Julia Ross Harrelson at 919-638-2361 or A Philip Randolph Institute Durham chapter Wayne G Bostick at 919-332-3847 for ticket information.
Eid al Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is offered as Muslims return from the annual hajj (pilgrimmage to Mecca). The congregation of Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman will have its Eid prayer at the Parkwood location (5122 Revere Rd) at 8pm on Friday, October 26.
Da de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, an ecumenical celebration of our ancestors and loved ones, will be observed in the SEEDS Community Garden (706 Gilbert St) on Saturday, November 3, 6pm. If a family member or good friend has died within the past year, take a photo of him or her and light a candle in remembrance in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Its free; call 919-683-1197 for more info. This is not a Hispanic/Latino-only eventall are welcome (cosponsored by SEEDS, El Centro Hispano, and The Scrap Exchange).
The next meeting of Durham Congregations in Action will be held at 11:45am on Tuesday, November 13 at Westminster Presbyterian Church (3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd, 919-489-4974 DCiAs mission is: To bring together congregations to promote understanding across boundaries of faith, race and ethnicity and build an inclusive community of justice and peace. Learn more about this 62-member organization at dcia.org.
Russell Memorial CME Church (703 S Alston Ave, 919682-2523) will celebrate its 110th anniversary on Sunday, November 18 10am. All are welcome.
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weed and kudzu eater

This month we spoke with Lily, a member of The Goat Squad from Chapel Hill.
ON THE JOB:
these delicious weedswe can even eat kudzu, and those are some really tough weeds! Were much better than lawn mowers or weed whackers. As long as the growth is more than 6 inches tall, we can clear it.
Q What are you and these eight other goats doing out here? A Were hired to eat all of
that might harm us. Were usually on the job for at least seven or eight hours, but we like to take water breaks every now and then Diana brings us water. If Molly, the biggest goat, is really thirsty, she headbutts us out of the way. But thats okay.
time. Diana, and sometimes Brian, will cordon off an area with a lightweight fence. We get to work, and then when were done with that area, the fencell be moved over and then well start clearing out the next area.
Q So do all of you spread out and tackle the whole field at once? A No, we take on a section at a
But theres a whole lot of weeds out here. How much can you guys possibly eat?
A My brothers, sisters, and
always bringing their kids to visit us. We love the attention. They call us cute all the time.
Q Ill bet lots of people like to watch you eat. A Oh, yeah, teachers are Q
friends can eat 800 square feet a day. We are really good. All we need is a light breakfast, and our human friend Diana Tetens gets us to follow her to the worksite by teasing us with sweetfeed. Thats a yummy mix of corn and grain. We get to eat all we want! We can even poop while we eat, so we dont have to stop and take a bathroom break!
Forgive me for asking, but is it true that goats can eat anything, including tin cans? We can take a quick nap and then try again later. Well, no, we dont eat just anything. Were smarter than the goats you see on TV. We might sniff and nibble at stuff just so we can figure out what it is, but we dont eat things like tin cans. One of usI wont say who nibbled at Dianas hair once. Okay, it was Molly.
Did Diana have to provide any training? No, were naturally talented. But she does go out and markets our service. She tells people to call 919-967-8945, and when they do, we get to go out and do some more eatin. Weve gone to some cool places, and were really enjoying Durham Central Park. This is awesome.
hungry. Were professional eaters. And were not just eatingwhat were doing takes a lot of skill. We have good instincts and can avoid parasites and other bugs
Q So all you have to do is eat? What if youre not all that hungry? A Dont worry about it. Were always
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Absolutely. If your weeds ever get out of hand, give my friend Diana a call.
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Thanks so much for this interview!
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To your health
Medicare part D deadline
Seniors (age 65+) who have Medicare parts A and B are also eligible for part D, which is a drug plan that has the potential of saving you hundreds of dollars a year. Ideally, each senior chooses a drug plan that makes the medications he or she is taking available at a reduced price. The challenge is, there are dozens of plans, and the medications carried by each plan can change every year. And theres a deadline: You have to choose and sign up for a plan by Friday, December 7. The folks at Senior PharmAssist offer help free of charge you can call, set up an appointment, and review your options with a professional pharmacist. This one-on-one service is available to anyone eligible for Medicare part D regardless of age and income. Senior PharmAssist is in Suite 201 of the Durham Center for Senior Life building (406 Rigsbee Ave). Call 919-688-4772 to make an appointment and visit senior pharmassist.org for more information. By the way, Senior PharmAssist will offer a continuingeducation session (worth 2 CE credits) for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who need to get up to speed on the Medicare drug benefits and next years changes related to healthcare reform. The session will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 68:30pm, at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacys Kerr Hall (301 Pharmacy Ln, Chapel Hill). The cost is $30; if you cant make it in person, you can watch the webinar. Call for more information. Saturday, November 10, 102pm. Free admission.
Free Kids Vitamin program
Central Pharmacy (2609 N Duke St, #103) has a Free Kids Vitamin Program, where families can pick up a bottle of 30 chewable multivitamins every 30 days. A parent must sign up each child every time he or she picks up the vitamins. Pharmacy hours are MondayFriday 9am6pm and Saturdays 9am 1pm; call 919-220-5121 for more information.
Alzheimers research
The Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimers Disease Research Center is looking for people to sign up for the Alzheimers Disease Prevention Registry. If you like, you can be contacted for research trials and can decide to participate in a particular trial if it sounds right for you. If you answer yes to the following questions, you can then contact registry coordinator Michelle McCart at 919-688-1605 or sign up online at adrc. mc.duke.edu. 1 2 3 4 5 Are you over 55 years old? Have you stood by a friend or family member living with Alzheimers or a related disorder? Are you concerned about whether Alzheimers is in your future? Would you want to be notified of opportunities to participate in Alzheimers prevention studies? Are you currently free from a diagnosis of Alzheimers disease?
Fight diabetes
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (2200 S Alston Ave) will hold a Diabetes Community Health Awareness Kickoff on
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News from the Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave, 919-688-8247, www.dcslnc.org:
Heres just a sampling of daily activities at DCSL (its recommended that you confer with a doctor before taking on an exercise regimen: MondaysCeramics Open Studio, 8:30amnoon Belly Dancing, noon1pm Line Dancing, 13pm TuesdaysBeginning Yoga, 910am Crochet Group, 13pm Card Games, 15pm WednesdaysTotal Body Workout, 9:30 10:30am Exercise Away the Aches, 11amnoon Jewelry-Making Group, 13pm ThursdaysDuplicate Bridge, 10amnoon Bowling (at AMF Lanes on Hwy 15-501), 12:15pm Quilting Drop-In, 13pm FridaysOpen Arts Studio, 8:30amnoon Conversational Spanish, 10:3011:30am Movie Matinee, 1:303:30pm. Representatives from Durham County Social Services make themselves available on Tuesdays, 15pm, to help you deal with Medicaid issues. On Wednesdays, 9am1pm, you can meet with a social worker from DSS Adult Services. The Fall Craft: Holiday Wreath Making workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 24, noon, in the Arts & Crafts room. This years Spooktacular Halloween celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 24pm.
News from Durham Parks and Recreation, Mature Adults office, Walltown Recreation Center, 1308 W Club Blvd, 919-560-4296 or 919-354-2710, http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/ Pages/Home.aspx:
Enjoy a meal with friends by Dining Around Durham. On Wednesday, November 14, a group of seniors (age 55+) will meet at a local restaurant for a nice lunch and pleasant conversation. Everyone pays for his or her own lunch; you can choose to meet at the restaurant or, for a fee, you can take a bus. Call for more information. A Holiday Potluck will be held at the IR Holmes Recreation Center at Campus Hills (2000 S Alston Ave) on Thursday, November 15, noon2pm. Share your favorite dishes and have fun with friends. Call 919-5604444 for more information. Remembrance Day will be observed at the Edison Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave, 919560-4270) on Saturday, November 10, 11am2pm. Share your memries and make statements of appreciation as the memories of USA military veterans are hon ored. The group will also visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Site right next to the Center.
News from Senior PharmAssist, 406 Rigsbee Ave, 919-688-4772, seniorpharmassist.org:
Please read the article about the Medicare Part D medication plan on page 14.
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Saturday, October 27, 8pm2am Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave) 919-682-2337 Free admission
as i lay DyiNG, a ZomBie Prom
Free admission; take $$$ for the food vendors At least 45 food trucks will be in attendance. Hang out at the parkdont forget your blanket or lawn chairs. Enjoy the Art of Cool Jazz Jam and music by DJ Piddipat.
A Southern Gothic Formal; an event for adults. Undead music, prizes and more.
October 27, 6pm 406 Foster St parking lot Free admission
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Sunday, October 28, 36pm Hill House (900 S Duke St) 919-403-1936 x24 cisdurham.org $6, $3 for kids ages 212, free for babies under age 2 Compete in the costume contest, hunt for pumpkins, win prizes, play family games, and enjoy the music and food. Sponsored by Communities in Schools of Durham. Wednesday, October 31, 69pm West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) 919-471-1623 x2 Free admission Go on a hayride, enjoy campfire stories and songs, take in a performance of the Young Peoples Perform ing Company, have some creative fun with The Scrap Exchange, and have a snack. Its free; call for more info. Wednesday, October 31 Free admission
Durhams Thrill of The NerDs
Hordes of the dead will converge in the parking lot; feel free to dress like a zombie, victim of a zombie, or zombie hunter. The only rule is to stay on the sidewalks. All ages are welcome.
Saturday, October 27, 69pm Christian Assembly Church (5516 N Roxboro Rd) 919-471-0220 Free admission Hayrides, games, live entertainment, contest for best happy costume, prizes, giveaways, and free hotdogs, food, drinks, and candy, All ages are welcome.
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Saturday, October 27, 911am Sarah P Duke Gardens (420 Anderson St) 919-668-1707 $7; call to register Dog owners can tour the gardens with their pets and admire the creative landscaping. All dogs must be on short leash.
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(Christian alternative to Halloween)
Sunday, October 28, 12:304:30pm Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) 919-794-8194
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Beacon light Baptist Church (403 Cook Rd, 919-688-2206), 6:308:30pm The river Church (4005 Holt School Rd, 919-433-0333), 6:309pm russell memorial Cme Church (703 S Alston Ave, 919-682-2523), 6:308pm.
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Luchadoras 4: Return to the Bull City
See five action-filled matches as Luchadoras 4female lucha libre Mexican-style wrestlingreturns to the Durham Armory (220 Foster St) on Saturday, November 10, noon3pm. Tickets are $5 (free for kids age 11 and under); if you get a $13 meal ticket (adults only), youll also get a drink and entre of choice (burrito, quesadilla, veggie platter) from Panchos Tacos. The proceeds will benefit the NC DREAM team and Poder Juvenil Campesino (nonprofits that work with young immigrants). Visit luchadoras.tumblr.com for more info and luchadoras.eventbrite. com/# for tickets. Keep Durham Beautiful Inc, and Girls Rock NC. The sponsors of the Durham Monster Dash include the Durham City County Planning Department, the Durham Police Department, WXDU, and Road ID.
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Adapted Fishing Clinics

Durham Parks and Recreation will hold fishing clinics at local lakes for beginning fishers with disabilities on Monday, November 5, 10amnoon (course #9168), and Monday, November 19, 48pm (course #9169). Avid and experienced fishers are also invited. Transportation and adapted fishing equipment will be provided. Contact Meghan McLaurin at 919-560-4288 x27375 or meghan. mclaurin@durhamnc.gov for more information.
Heels in Motion, who walk for good health at Streets at Southpoint Mall (6910 Fay- etteville Rd), can walk Mon- daySaturday between 7am and 9pm and Sundays between 10am and 7pm. The monthly free breakfast and health talk will take place in the Food Court on Wednes- day, October 24 at 8am. Call 919-572-6450 for more info. The Heart & Sole Mall Walkers Club walk at Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd) Mon- daySaturday between 7am and 9pm and Sundays between 9am and 6pm. The free monthly breakfast and health talk will take place on Satur- day, November 10 at 10am. Call 919-286-4400 for more info. Durham Parks and Recre- ations High Ropes Course Discovery Day is Saturday, November 17, 11am2pm, at Bethesda Park (1814 Stage Rd). Challenge yourself with an obstacle course 55 feet up in the air. The fee is $8, $7 with DPRs Play More card. Call 919-560-4355 for more info.
Durham Monster Dash

Take part in a costumed charity 3-mile walk/run on Friday, October 26 and help local nonprofits that serve kids. The Durham City-County Planning Dept and 7 Stars (the City employee giving campaign) are coordinating the Durham Monster Dash, which will kick off at 5:30pm at City Hall and wind through downtown Durhams streets, alleys, and open spaces (with monster zones along the way). The walk/run will end with a party in front of City Hall, featuring costume prizes, food trucks, music by WXDU/88.9fm, and a massive Thriller dance. You can sign up and make a (suggested $10) donation online by visiting durhammonsterdash.org. The proceeds will benefit KidZNotes, The Scrap Exchange,
Halloween Bike Ride

Habitat for Humanitys 9th annual Halloween Bike Ride will take place on Saturday, October 27. Same-day registration starts at 7:30am at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. You can choose one of three routes: 31 miles, 62 miles, or 100 miles. Be sure to wear a helmet. Rest stops will be set up along all three routes, and following the bike ride will be a party complete with food, beverages, and live music. Check durhamhabitat.org/ habitatnews/halloweenride.html for donation info; proceeds will help Habitat for Humanity buy materials for the homes they build.
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Larry McDonald and Billy Keith from Joes Big Dogs show off their sumptuous fare at the North Carolina State Fair Janet Daughtry weaves a basket at the North Carolina State Fair
Leilani tries out the drivers seat in the demonstration school bus at the North Carolina State Fair tough competition in the Police Athletic League youth soccer program
photos by patricia A murray see more pix at flickr.com/photos/durhamskywriter
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taking a ride on the merry-go-round at the North Carolina State Fair
Mayor Bill Bell and Wanona Satcher from the Dept of Neighborhood Improvement Services, check out Build a Better Block with Tootie, a 30-day project at Angier and Driver Sts
Cayden and her mom, Crystal, go fishing at the North Carolina State Fair
the Mobile Fab Lab visits the Build a Better Block with Tootie kickoff
photos by patricia A murray see more pix at flickr.com/photos/durhamskywriter
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RecuRRing events
Rave Cinemas Southpoint 17 + IMAX (8300 Renaissance Pkwy) will be showing a free G- or PGrated movie every Monday and Thursday at 10am (doors open at 9:30am). Call 919-313-6627 for more info. You can drop off household hazardous waste on Tuesdays and Wednesdays noon to 6pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30am to 3pm, at 1900 E Club Blvd. Theyll take paint, used motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, pool cleaners, strong cleansers, stains, varnishes, and fluorescent bulbs. If youre worried about spills, wrap containers with newspapers and place them in cardboard boxes for safe transport. This service is for individuals onlycommercial users are not allowed. Call Durham One-Call at 919-560-1200 or visit durhamnc.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/ Hazardous-Waste.aspx for more info. overeaters anonymous meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:301:30pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St, 2nd floor of the Christian Ed Wing). Call Robin at 919-6833013 for more info. Meetings are also held on Saturdays, 1011:30am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church (3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Youth Hut). Call Harriette at 919-596-9543 for more info. Sunday meetings are held at 10am for newcomers and 10:30am for regulars at the Structure House (3017 Pickett Rd, Room 220). Call Judith at 919-929-9891 for more info. Have you always wanted to learn how to play old-time music? Bring your stringed instrument to the old-Time learning Jam at High Strung Musical Instruments (1116 Broad St) on Tuesdays, 6:308pm. Its free and near-beginners are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info.
Tuesday Night learning Jams are held every week, 6:308pm, at High Strung Musical Instruments (1116 Broad St). Make friends and learn some old-time tunes. Theyre free; call 919-2863801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info. english Country Dance sessions are held every Thursday, 7:309:30pm, at the Freedman Center of Beth El Synagogue (1004 Watts St). Be sure to take soft, non-street shoes or dance in your socks. $5 suggested donation; beginners are welcome. Visit ncfolk.net/contra for more info. Take a tour of a roastery and sample different types of coffee on Fridays, 10am, at Counter Culture Coffee (4911 S Alston Ave). Its free; call 919-361-5282 or visit counterculturecoffee.com for more info. The Duke farmers market is held on Fridays from 11am to 2pm between the Bryan Research and Nanaline H Duke buildings off Research Dr. If you have a DukeCard, scan it for recipes and Farmers Market schedule. Check hr.duke.edu/ benefits/wellness/farmers/ for more info. The Durham Central Park Pavilion at 502 Foster St is the home of the Durham farmers market on Saturdays from 8am to noon. You can buy fresh produce, free-range eggs, plant starts, honey, cheese, handmade soaps, flowers, homemade yummies, and you can even order antibiotic and hormone-free meats. Check durhamfarmersmarket.com or call 919-4843084 to find out whats in season. The Durham Craft market is open on Saturdays, 8amnoon, right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market. Check out the handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodcrafts, metallic art,
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and more. Visit durhamcraftmarket.com to learn more about the artists. and others. Check thirdfridaydurham.com for more info.
Another artists market, the art market at Vega metals, is open on Saturdays, 9am1pm, a block up Hunt St (going east) from the Durham Farmers Market. Call 919-688-8267 for more info. The south Durham farmers market is held on Saturdays (rain or shine) from 8am to noon in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). Check southdurhamfarmers market.org to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter. yoga in the Park sessions are held in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) every Saturday, 910:30am, right up the hill from the Farmers Market. The sessions are free; be sure to take a mat (in case the grass is wet), a towel and some bottled water.
The next District 1 PaC (Partners against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, October 20, 9:30am. Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Preservation Durham will lead the Durham Civil rights legacy walking Tour on October 20. Meet in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at 10am. Its free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so wear comfy shoes and carry bottled water to avoid dehydration.
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Enjoy family roller skating at WD Hill Recreation Centers outdoor roller rink (1308 Fayetteville St) on October 19, 5:307:30pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun, squeaky-clean music. The cost is $2 for ages four to 17, $3 for age 18+, and free with a Durham Parks & Recreation Play More card. Bring your skates or borrow some from the Center. Call 919-560-4292 for more info. Flit from venue to venue downtown during Third friday on October 19, 69pm (depending on the venue). Enjoy art displays, live and recorded music, and snacks; participating spaces include the Durham Arts Council/Durham Art Guild, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens, The Scrap Exchange, Durham Arts Place, Exotique, Claymakers, The Carrack Gallery, Golden Belt,
Attorneys Deria Hayes and Ralph Fraiser will lead a session on Two sides of Domestic Violence at the North Carolina Central University School of Law (640 Nelson St) on Tuesday, October 23, 67:30pm. Theyll look at actual cases from both the victim and perpetrators points of view. Its free; call 919-530-6601 for more info. Attorneys Jack Holtzman and Carol Comrie will lead a fair housing workshop for renters, homebuyers, homeowners, housing advocates, and anyone whos working for equal access to affordable housing at the North Carolina Central University School of Law (640 Nelson St) on Wednesday, October 24, 67:30pm. This workshop is cosponsored by the Fair Housing Project, Legal Aid of NC, NC Justice Center, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Its free; call 919-530-6601 for more info.
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Do you have any ideas for improvements facilities/programmingfor your favorite park? Attend a Community meeting at the Forest Hills Clubhouse (1639 University Dr) on October 24, 78:30pm, and share your ideas and concerns. Or, post them online at PlanToPlayMore.com. Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more info. If you like architecture and design, check out the Thirst4architecture happy hour, which will be sponsored by Triangle Modernist Houses and held on Thursday, October 25, 68pm, at the Triangle Brick Company (6523 Hwy 55). Enjoy refreshments and create your own brick carving or sculpture. Its free; call 919-740-8407 or visit trianglemodernisthouses.com/t4a for more info. Have a few Grecian treats including gyros and souvlaki, take a tour of a beautiful Byzantine-style church, and enjoy a demonstration of traditional Greek dances at St Barbara Greek Orthodox Churchs Taste of Greece at 8306 Hwy 751 on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 11am 8pm. Its free; call 919-484-1600 for more info. Enjoy family roller skating at WD Hill Recreation Centers outdoor roller rink (1308 Fayetteville St) on Friday, October 26, 5:307:30pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun, squeaky-clean music. The cost is $2 for ages four to 17, $3 for age 18+, and free with a Durham Parks & Recreation Play More card. Bring your skates or borrow some from the Center. Call 919560-4292 for more info. Take part in a costumed charity 3-mile walk/run on October 26 and help local nonprofits that serve kids. The Durham CityCounty Planning Dept and 7 Stars (the City employee giving campaign) are coordinating the Durham monster Dash, which will kick off at 5:30pm at City Hall and
wind through downtown Durhams streets, alleys, and open spaces (with monster zones along the way). The walk/run will end with a party in front of City Hall, featuring costume prizes, food trucks, music by WXDU/88.9fm, and a massive Thriller dance. You can sign up and make a (suggested $10) donation online by visiting durham monsterdash.org. The proceeds will benefit KidZNotes, The Scrap Exchange, Keep Durham Beautiful Inc, and Girls Rock NC. The sponsors of the Durham Monster Dash include the Durham City County Planning Department, the Durham Police Department, WXDU, and Road ID. WXDU will then host a costumed afterparty at the Pinhook (117 W Main St) starting at 8:30pm. This is a free event.
RTP Community Church will hold its octoberfest festival on October 26, 610pm, at 1727 Ed Cook Rd. Don your Halloween costumes, go trunk-ortreating, try the mega jumping towers, go on hay rides, see the pumpkin patch, carve a pumpkin, and make your own candy apples and smores on the bonfire. Carnival games. Theyll also put on a Spooky American Idol competition. Free admission; fun carnival food and beverages will be available for purchase. Call 434-851-9277 for more info. The Duke Jazz ensemble, led by John Brown, and the Duke Djembe and afro-Cuban ensembles, directed by Bradley simmons, will appear in concert at Duke Universitys Page Auditorium on Science Dr on October 26, 810pm. wycliffe Gordon, former member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, is the guest artist. Tickets are $5, free for students and seniors. Call 919-682-4444 or visit tickets.duke.edu for more info. Durham Academys in The Pocket jazz/rock ensemble will hold its CD release party at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on
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October 26, 9pm. All proceeds will benefit KidZNotes, the youth orchestra program. Tickets are $7, $5 in advance. Call 919-901-0875 or visit motorcomusic.com for more info.
This years habitat halloween Bike ride starts (and ends) at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St on Saturday, October 27, 9am. Choose from scenic 31-, 62-, or 100-mile tours. (Youre welcome to dress up for Halloween.) The registration fee is $50 in advance; if you want to register on the day of the event, plan to arrive at 7:30am and pay $55. Call 919-682-0516 or visit durhamhabitat.org/habitatnews/halloweenride. html for more info. All proceeds will benefit Habitat of Humanity of Durham. Preservation Durham will lead the Durham architecture & the urban landscape walking Tour on Saturday, October 27. Meet in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at 10am. Its free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so wear comfy shoes and carry bottled water to avoid dehydration. Restaurateur and food-truck vendor Tootie presents Build a Better Block with Tootie at Angier and Driver streets on October 27, noon. Celebrate the growth and coming improvements to the community with food, a car and motorcycle show, music, and dancing. The wholistic womens empowerment explosion will be held at the Delta House (1000 E Forest Hills Blvd) on October 27, 17pm. Gather information and participate in demonstrations of meditation, yoga, family finances, detox, weight loss, live foods, fashion, and hair. The cost is $15; contact Goddess Deborah Webb at 919-489-2722 for more info.
The Chickenstock festival, an edu-party thats centered around urban chicken-raising and sustainable living, will be held at the Bull City Burger and Brewery Patio (107 E Parrish St) on October 27, 48pm. Enjoy live music and see Durhams top-rated chicken roosts win awards. Call 919-680-2333 or visit bullcitychickens.com/ chickenstock-festival for more info. The theme is Heroes for the fall music Celebration, which will be held in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on October 27, 46:30pm. Enjoy concerts by the Durham Community Concert Band and special guests the 100 Men in Black Chorus and food sold by food-truck vendors. (Ten percent of the proceeds will support Habitat for Humanity of Durham.) Kids in costume will be invited to march in the Halloween Parade. Free admission; visit durhamband.org/news/FallMusic Festival2012 for more info. Recyclique presents a workshop on Tree Branch web mobile making on October 27, 24pm, in the green house just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; park in the rear). Donations suggested; visit communecos.org for more info. The Durham Community Concert Band will present its Fall Music Celebration Concert in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on October 27, 46:30pm. Its free; dont forget to take a blanket, lawn chair, and a picnic. The Streets at Southpoints Music on Main concert series presents big band music by the Casablanca orchestra on October 27, 68:45pm. The mall is located at 6910 Fayetteville Rd and the free concert will be held at the Cinema Circle. Call 919-682-2800 or visit streetsat southpoint.com/events/music-on-main-concertseries for more info.
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The Duke Chorale (directed by Rodney Wynkoop), Duke Symphony Orchestra (directed by Harry Davidson), and Duke Wind Symphony (directed by Verena Moesenbichler-Bryant) will put on a showcase Concert at Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr) on October 27, 810pm. Its free; call 919-660-3333 or visit music.duke.edu for more info. The mallarm Chambers Players, along with guest narrator David hartman, will present Good Music Is Sc(e)arce on October 27, 8pm at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (4907 Garrett Rd). Song cycles by North Carolina composer J Mark Scearce that are based on art and poetry will be performed. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the door; students can pay $5 at the door if they have their IDs. Call 919-560-2788 or visit brownpapertickets.com/event/262708 for more info. The halloween food Truck rodeo will take place in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, October 28, 12:304:30pm. Forty-five food trucks will provide the food and beverages, and reggae band Dub Addis and DJ Piddipat will provide the music. Free admission, but take $$$ for the vendors. Call 919-794-8194 or visit durhamcentralpark.org for more info. Communities in Schools of Durham will host Durhams Thrill of the Nerds on October 28, 36pm, on the lawn of the Hill House (900 S Duke St). Compete in the costume contest, hunt for pumpkins, win prizes, play family games, and enjoy the music and food. Tickets are $6, $3 for kids ages 212, free for babies under age 2. Call 919-403-1936 x24 or visit cisdurham.org for more info. Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word artists age 18 and under are invited to showcase their talents at The relative Pitch: youth open mic on Sunday, October 28, 4:306:30pm at the Broad Street Caf (1116 Broad St). Free admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroad streetcafe.com for more info.
The Ciompi Concert #2, featuring the Ciompi Quartet and clarinetist Allan Ware, will take place on Sunday, October 28, 56:30pm, in Duke Universitys Nelson Music Room in the East Duke Bldg (1304 Campus Dr). Theyll play Frank Bridges Three Novelletten for String Quartet, Gyrgy Kurtags 12 Microludes for String Quartet, and with Allan Ware, Johannes Brahms Quintet for Clarinet and Strings. Tickets are $20, $10 for students; call 919-684-4444 or visit tickets.duke.edu for more info.
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Allow yourself to explore self-expression at the ecstatic DanceDurham Dance wave in Golden Belts Cotton Room (807 E Main St) on Monday, October 29, 7:309pm. The cost is $7; call 919768-2489 or visit durhamdancewave.com for more info. Saladelia Caf (4201 University Dr) will show appreciation for their customers, both old and new, by celebrating Javavavoom! on Tuesday, October 30, 710am. Theyll be giving away free coffee! Call 919-489-5776 for more info. The North Carolina Central University Law Domestic Violence Clinic presents everything you Need to know about Domestic Violence but were afraid to ask at the NCCU School of Law/Turner Bldg (640 Nelson St) on October 30, 67:15pm. This is a good, safe forum to get your questions answered. Its free; call 919-530-6601 for more info.
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Do you have any ideas for improvements facilities/programmingfor your favorite park? Attend a Community meeting at Southern High School (800 Clayton Rd) on October 30, 78:30pm, and share your ideas and concerns. Or, post them online at PlanToPlayMore.com. Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more info. Go all-out to celebrate Halloween by going to West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) for hallow-eno on Wednesday, October 31, 69pm. Go on a hayride, enjoy campfire stories and songs, take in a performance of the Young Peoples Performing Company, have some creative fun with The Scrap Exchange, and have a snack. Its free; call 919-471-1623 x2 for more info. Do you have any ideas for improvements facilities/programmingfor your favorite park? Attend a Community meeting at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Thursday, November 1, 78:30pm, and share your ideas and concerns. Or, post them online at Plan ToPlayMore.com. Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more info. Da de los muertos/Day of the Dead, an ecumenical celebration of our ancestors and loved ones, will be observed in the SEEDS Community Garden (706 Gilbert St) on Saturday, November 3, 6pm. If a family member or good friend has died within the past year, take a photo of him or her and light a candle in remembrance in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Its free; call 919-683-1197 for more info. This is not a Hispanic/Latino-only eventall are welcome (cosponsored by SEEDS, El Centro Hispano, and The Scrap Exchange). The watts-hillandale/old west Durham art walk, featuring pottery, glass, jewelry, paintings by 40+ artists, on Sunday, November 4, noon 6pm. Start by picking up a map at 1301 Alabama Ave or download one in advance from whhna. org/watts-happening/events/art-walk.
Popular kids pop group mac Pankey mac will appear in concert at the Broad Street Caf (1116 Broad St) on Sunday, November 4, 4:30pm. Free admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroad streetcafe.com for more info.
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Serious vocalists are invited to take a Voice master Class led by opera singer Louise Toppin on Monday, November 5, 56:30pm, Bone Hall, which is in the Mary Duke Biddle Music Bldg (9 Brodie Gym Dr) on Duke Universitys East Campus. Its free; call 919-660-3333 for more info. All uke players (including beginners) are invited to join in the ukulele Jam at High Strung Musical Instruments (1116 Broad St) on Monday, November 5, 7pm. Its free; call 919-286-3801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info. Allow yourself to explore self-expression at the ecstatic DanceDurham Dance wave in Golden Belts Cotton Room (807 E Main St) on November 5, 7:309pm. The cost is $7; call 919-768-2489 or visit durhamdancewave.com for more info. A workshop on Child support show Cause orders will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 67:30pm, in North Carolina Central Universitys School of Law/Turner Bldg. Attorney Nakia Davis will describe ways of dealing with contempt orders for nonpayment and the possibility of facing jailtime for nonpayment. This workshop is offered in partnership with the NC Fatherhood Development Advisory Council. Its free; contact
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Michelle S Roberts at 919-530-6601 or talias@ nccu.edu for more info. out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services.
Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word artists are invited to showcase their talents at an open mic on Wednesday, November 7, 8pm at the Broad Street Caf (1116 Broad St). Original music is preferred and all poetry and spokenword pieces must be pg-rated. Free admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroadstreetcafe.com for more info. Jazz fans are invited to attend a late-night jam session, Jazz @ the mary lou, led by John Brown, director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program, on November 7, 9:30pm12:30am, in the Mary Lou Williams Center (201 West Union Bldg, 2nd floor). Enjoy a light snack and a beverage while listening to the music. Its free; call 919-6843814 for more info. The next District 5 PaC (Partners against Crime) meeting will be held in City Halls Committee Room on the 2nd floor (101 City Hall Plaza) on Thursday, November 8, 5:307:30pm. Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Black Lion Sound and Tocado Design present the one love reggae fest at the Durham Armory (220 Foster St) on Friday, November 9, 9pmmidnight. Musical stars will include Grindsman, Devon Clarke aka Bobo Saw, Dub Addis, Crucial Fyah, King Ayoola, Anthony Leonard Pierre, Ras J, Evryting Criss, and Cayenne the Lion King. Jamaican food and natural drinks will be available. Early-bird tickets are $20; make your purchase at etix.com. The next District 3 PaC (Partners against Crime) meeting will be held at Lyon Park (1309 Halley St) on Saturday, November 10, 10am. Find
The next District 4 PaC (Partners against Crime) meeting will be held at IR Holmes Sr Recreation Center at Campus Hills (2000 S Alston Ave) on November 10, 10am. Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Preservation Durham will lead the Durham Tobacco heritage walking Tour on November 10. Meet in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at 10am. Its free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so wear comfy shoes and carry bottled water to avoid dehydration. The Music Explorium (5314 Hwy 55, Suite 107) will hold its family rhythm Jam on November 10, 10am. The cost is $10/family. Call 484-9090 or visit musicexplorium.com for more info. Take a Candle Dipping workshop on November 10, 10amnoon at West Point on the Eno City Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). Learn how to make candles the old-fashioned way. The cost is $3; call 919471-1623 for more info. Recyclique presents a repair Caf: sewing workshop on November 10, 35pm, in the green house just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; park in the rear). Donations suggested; visit communecos.org for more info. At 100,000 smiles for Christmas, you can enjoy live entertainment by performers and artists from North Carolina while helping local children in need. Come by the Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Dr) on Sunday, November 11, noon6pm, and donate new, unwrapped toys to get in for the festivities. Individuals age 13 and
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up should bring three new, unwrapped toys and families should bring at least five. Call 919-5608957, or visit 100000smilesforchristmas.com for more info. 7pm, and Jory Weintraub and Robin Smith from the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center will lead a discussion on and have a showing of Evolution Films.
Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word artists age 18 and under are invited to showcase their talents at The relative Pitch: youth open mic on Sunday, November 11, 4:306:30pm at the Broad Street Caf (1116 Broad St). Free admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroad streetcafe.com for more info. The Duke New music ensemble, directed by Timothy Hambourger, will present its Covers Concert 2 on November 11, 89:30pm, in the Mary Duke Biddle Music Bldgs Bone Hall, (9 Brodie Gym Dr). Its free; call 919-660-3333 or visit music.duke.edu/performances-events for more info.
Do you have any ideas for improvements facilities/programmingfor your favorite park? Attend a Community meeting at the South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave) on November 13, 78:30pm, and share your ideas and concerns. Or, post them online at PlanToPlay More.com. Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more info. Get information and provide feedback at the regional long-range Transportation Plan Public hearing on Wednesday, November 14, 47pm, on the 2nd floor of Durham City Hall. Sponsored by the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organizations Transportation Advisory Committee; call 919-560-4366 x36419 for more info. People with disabilities should call by November 12 for special accommodations. Jazz fans are invited to attend a late-night jam session, Jazz @ the mary lou, led by John Brown, director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program, on November 14, 9:30pm12:30am, in the Mary Lou Williams Center (201 West Union Bldg, 2nd floor). Enjoy a light snack and a beverage while listening to the music. Its free; call 919-684-3814 for more info. The Durham Arts Councils Durham art walk holiday market will include galleries and shops throughout downtown on Saturday, November 16, 10am5pm and Sunday, November 17, 15pm. Enjoy music and snacks while perusing the paintings, jewelry, pottery, scarves, and other arty gifts for the people on your list. Call 919- 5602787 or visit durhamarts.org for more info.
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The next District 2 PaC (Partners against Crime) meeting will be held at the Durham Public Schools Resource Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, November 12, 6pm. Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Allow yourself to explore self-expression at the ecstatic DanceDurham Dance wave in Golden Belts Cotton Room (807 E Main St) on November 12, 7:309pm. The cost is $7; call 919-768-2489 or visit durhamdancewave.com for more info. If you like science, check out Periodic Tables, which are monthly talks about science in an informal setting (sponsored by the Museum of Life and Science), at the Broad St Caf (1116 Broad St, 919-416-9707, thebroadstreetcafe.com). The next one will be held on Tuesday, November 13,
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Flit from venue to venue downtown during Third friday on November 16, 69pm (depending on the venue). Enjoy art displays, live and recorded music, and snacks; participating spaces include the Durham Arts Council/Durham Art Guild, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens, The Scrap Exchange, Durham Arts Place, Exotique, Claymakers, The Carrack Gallery, Golden Belt, and others. Check thirdfridaydurham.com for more info. Recyclique presents a workshop on Vermicomposting: small, medium and large on November 16, 79pm, in the green house just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; park in the rear). Learn how to make compost with the aid of earthworms. Donations suggested; visit communecos.org for more info. Preservation Durham will lead the Durham Civil rights legacy walking Tour on November 17. Meet in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at 10am. Its free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so wear comfy shoes and carry bottled water to avoid dehydration. Have fun dancing to music in 3/4 time, including rock, Celtic, Latin, Cajun, folk, techno, new age, world music, as well as traditional contra/folk waltzes and Viennese waltzes on November 17 at the Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S Miami Blvd). The mostly waltz Dance lessons will begin at 4:30pm and the dancing will start at 5pm (ending around 7pm). The cost is $8, $5 for students; call 919- 932-6232 or visit trianglevintage dance.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dances for more info.
paper is available online at durhamcountylibrary.org/news/ publications.php, I decided not to list the classes and meetings however, I will continue to list the special events. All events are free of charge.
maiN liBrary, 300 N Roxboro St, 919-560-0100; Childrens Unit 919-560-0130; register for events at durhamcountylibrary.org Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am 9pm; Wednesdays 9am6pm; Fridays 26pm; Saturdays 9:30am6pm; Sundays 26pm. a spooktaular rl stine special (ages 612) Thursday, Oct 25, 3:304:30pm; watch a spooky movie (with popcorn!) and drawing scary creatures afterward. mama Juggs: The Breast health show Sunday, Oct 28, 3pm; Anita Shontel Woodley has created and will perform this one-woman show in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. a Gathering of little Goblins (preschool kids & parents)Wednesday, Oct 31, 10:3011:30am; Halloween stories, spooky crafts, songs, and music. Coffee+Tea+words (teens)Thursday, Nov 1, 45pm; share excerpts from your own work or your favorite book. kids Vote Count! (preschool6th grade)Tuesday, Nov 6, 9am7pm; cast your vote for US president. ebooks and e-readers (teens)Nov 6, 12pm; take a virtual tour of the librarys ebook collection and learn how to download ebooks. library skills for homeschoolers (grades 612) Wednesday, Nov 7, 23pm; learn about various educational resources; call or register online. Terrific Turkey Tales: a Thanksgiving special (preschool)Tuesday, Nov 13, 10:30 11:30am; kids and their parents can share crafts, games, and music. hunger Projecta Portrait of hunger in North CarolinaSunday, Nov 18, 3pm; authors of The Hunger Project, Maureen Berner and Sharon Paynter, and photographer Donn Young
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BraGTowN liBrary family liTeraCy CeNTer, 3200 Dearborn Dr, 919-560-0210 Hours: MondayFriday 26pm science madness (teens)Thursday, Oct 25, 3:304:15pm; have fun with messy, loud, and sometimes gross science. whats in your Garden? (preschool)Monday, Nov 5, 10:3011:30am; a Master Gardener teaches gardening. easT reGioNal, 211 Lick Creek Ln (off Holloway/Hwy 98), 560-0203; Childrens Unit 919-560-0214 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am 9pm; Wednesdays 9am6pm; Fridays 26pm; Saturdays 9:30am6pm; Sundays 26pm. Teen Book ClubThursday, Oct 25, 6:30 7:30pm. Grossology (teens)Wednesday, Oct 31, 3:304:30pm; create something gross for Halloween. Childrens Chess Tournament (preschool, elementary school, middle school)Sunday, Nov 4, 3:305pm; a snack of cheese and crackers will follow this just-for-fun tournament. family fun: untunes, unplugged Game Day Friday, Nov 16, 45:30pm; have fun playing noncomputerized games. mcDouGalD TerraCe BraNCh, 1101 Lawson St, 919-560-0240 Hours: MondayFriday 26pm halloween Grossology workshop (up to age 17)Wednesday, Oct 31, 4:305:30pm; experiment with gooey and icky materials. Poetry for Pizza (up to age 17)Monday, Nov 12, 4:305:30pm; create poetry with word magnets and celebrate wth pizza.
NorTh reGioNal, 221 Milton Rd, 919-560-0231; Childrens Unit 919-560-0232 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am 9pm; Wednesdays 9am6pm; Fridays 26pm; Saturdays 9:30am6pm; Sundays 26pm. Preschool halloween extravaganza (preschool & kindergarten)Tuesday, Oct 30, 10:30 11:30am; Halloween party; call or register online. elementary school halloween extravaganza (elementary school )Oct 30, 4:305:30pm; Halloween party; call or register online. Teen halloween Boo BashWednesday, Oct 31, 34pm; haunted games, food, and spooky fun; call or register online. stuffed animal sleepover (preschool, elementary school, middle school)Tuesday, Nov 6, all day; leave your favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover; pick it up the next day and see photos of the fun it had. harry Potter Trivia (preschool, elementary school, middle school)Wednesday, Nov 7, 4:305:15pm. homework help! (teens)Tuesday, Nov 13, 34:30pm; take your assignment and get help with research. Diy melted Crayon art (teens)Thursday, Nov 15, 34pm; call or register online. North Carolina history Comes alive film series: Tobacco land in film historySaturday, Nov 17, 3pm. souTh reGioNal, 4505 S Alston Ave, 919-560-7409; Childrens Unit 919-560-7441 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am 9pm; Wednesdays 9am6pm; Fridays 26pm; Saturdays 9:30am6pm; Sundays 26pm. halloween hoot (elementary school)Tuesday, Oct 30, 78pm; Halloween-themed books, songs, jokes, and treat-or-treating; feel free to wear a costume. Decorate your own Zombie Cupcake (teens) Wednesday, Oct 31, 3:304:30pm; decorate with
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gruesome toppings. Tiempo de histria en espaol/spanish storytime (preschoolers)Wednesday, Nov 5, 11:15 11:45am; songs and stories in Spanish. 4th and 5th Grade Book ClubThursday, Nov 8, 4:455:30pm; sign up online and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. super saturday (preschool)Nov 10, 11 11:45am; stories, fun activities, and crafts. Grades 68 Book ClubTuesday, Nov 13, 55:45pm; sign up online and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. k-1 Book Club (kindergartners & 1st-graders) Wednesday, Nov 21, 4:455:30pm; sign up online and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. souThwesT reGioNal, 3605 Shannon Rd, 919-560-8590; Childrens Unit 919-560-8592 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am 9pm; Wednesdays 9am6pm; Fridays 26pm; Saturdays 9:30am6pm; Sundays 26pm. write your own horror story (ages 914) Thursday, Oct 25, 44:45pm; write a gruesome story. haunted house (ages 312)Oct 2628, all day. scare squad (teens)Oct 26, 26pm and Oct 27, 25pm; build and staff the librarys Haunted House and help scare hundreds of little kids. little Boo Bash halloween Party (ages 25) Wednesday, Oct 31, 22:45pm; costumes, stories, crafts, and games. monster mash halloween Bash (ages 612) Oct 31, 44:45pm; tricks, treats, games, and fun. Beyblade Club (ages 612)Friday, Nov 2 and 16, 44:45pm; take your beyblades and join in the fun. Pizza for Poems (teens)Wednesday, Nov 7, 45pm; get a slice of pizza for every poem you read aloud. Talking heroes with Virginia kantraSaturday, Nov 10, 10:30am; Ms Kantra will discuss her Children of the Sea series and her new book, Carolina Home. (a Fall into romance Fan Festival event) The Traditional romance and 50 Shades of GreyNov 10, 1pm; Professor Sarah Frantz, from Fayetteville State U, will discuss the impact that the book 50 Shades of Grey has made on the romance genre. (a Fall into romance Fan Festival event) Talking heroines with Beverly JenkinsNov 10, 2:30pm; Ms Jenkins will discuss black heroines in historical romance novels; her latest novel is A Wish and a Prayer. (a Fall into romance Fan Festival event) keynote address with sabrina JeffriesNov 11, 2:30pm; Ms Jeffries, the queen of sexy regency romance, will talk about the world of the romance novel; her next book, Twas the Night After Christmas, will be released next year. (a Fall into romance Fan Festival event) superhero Book Club (ages 612)Nov 15, 44:45pm; read about famous superheros and participate in fun activities; call or register online. scifi/fantasy Book Club (teens)Saturday, Nov 17, 23pm; have a snack and talk about your favorite book(s). sTaNforD l warreN BraNCh, 1201 Fayetteville St, 919-560-0270 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am 9pm; Wednesdays 9am6pm; Fridays 26pm; Saturdays 9:30am6pm. halloween Grossology workshop (teens) Tuesday, Oct 30, 45pm; create something gross for Halloween. Costumes, Crafts, and Candy (all ages) Wednesday, Oct 31, all day. Dia de los muertos/Day of the DeadThursday, Nov 1, 45pm; learn about this Mexican holiday, where deceased members of the family are honored; traditional Mexican snacks will be served. Native american Cultures (elementary school) Thursday, Nov 8, 45pm; learn about native American cultures through music, dance, crafts, and stories.
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Now that DPRs Play More newspaper is available online at http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/Home.aspx, I decided not to list the classes and meetingshowever, I will continue to list the special events. Call the DPR office at 919-560-4355 and ask about the Play More card, which allows you to save money on classes and afterschool programs! Play More card prices: $20/individual, $35/two people, $10/teen.
lyoN Park, 1309 Halley St, 919-560-4288 Preschool fashion show (ages 35)Thursday, Nov 1, 10amnoon; looking for little kids who can show up and participate, just for fun; free (course #8961). fun Day (ages 512)Tuesday, Nov 6, 7:30am 6pm; sports, games, and crafts while out of school for a day; $26, $24 with Play More card (course # 8941). The next Fun Day is Nov 21. PiNey wooD Park, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy introduction to frisbee (age 18+)Saturday, Nov 10, 911am; learn how to play frisbee with your dog; $20, $18 with Play More card (course #8931). wallTowN NeiGhBorhooD CeNTer, 1300 E Club Blvd, 919-560-4296 fun Day (ages 512)Friday, Oct 26, 7:30am 6pm; sports, games, and crafts while out of school for a day; $26, $24 with Play More card (course # 8940). The next Fun Day is Nov 12. Teen open rec: Teacher workday (ages 13 17)Oct 26 (course #9028), Nov 6 (course #9029), and Nov 12 (course #9030), 11am2pm and 46pm; free. healthy living workshop (age 12+)Monday, Nov 12 and Thursday, Nov 15, 6:157:15pm; learn how to eat right and get in shape; $1, free with Play More card (course #9036). holiday Cookie Decorating (ages 512)Tuesday, Nov 13, 6:307:30pm; baked cookies will be ready for decorating; $1, free with Play More card (course #8714). wD hill reCreaTioN CeNTer, 1308 Fayetteville St, 919-560-4292 Teen Costume Party (ages 1317)Friday, Oct 26, 710pm; masks, goody bags, music, and dancing; free (course #8687).
BeThesDa Park, 1814 Stage Rd, 919-560-4355 x27210 (Adventure Programs) high ropes Course Discovery Days (age 7+) Saturday, November 17, 11am12:30pm (course #8884), 12:302pm (course #8885), and 23:30pm (course #8886); $8, $7 with Play More card. eDisoN JohNsoN, 500 W Murray Ave, 919-560-4270 Teen Night (ages 1317)Friday, Oct 26 and Nov 9, 710pm; basketball, computer lab, music and dancing; take a valid school or other stateissued photo ID; free. remembrance DaySaturday, Nov 10, 11am 2pm; share your memories and statements of appreciation as the memories of USA military veterans will be honored; the group will also visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Site right next to the Center; free (course #8591). ir holmes sr reCreaTioN CeNTer aT CamPus hills, 2000 S Alston Ave, 919-560-4444; Aquatic Center 919-560-4781 aquatics fitness expo (all ages)Saturday, Nov 10, 9amnoon; bring a bathing suit and towel and try out water aerobics and lap swimming; free (course #8736). Pirate Treasure hunt (ages 26)Wednesday, Nov 14, 10:1511:15am; dress like a pirate, follow a map to find treasures, make a craft, and have a snack; $3, $2 with Play More card (course #8956).
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eno river state Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd, 919-383-1686, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email address: eno.river@ncmail.net: BirdwatchingSaturday, October 20, 10am; learn about the types of birds migrating through the area; for age 12+. Its free; call to register. (Another session will be held on November 17, 9am.) spooky Creatures of the NightSaturday, October 27, 7pm; listen to scary stories while enjoying hot chocolate and smores. Its free. fall Colors hikeSaturday, November 3, 10am; an Occoneechee ranger will lead a 1-1/2-mile hike to see the changing colors of the fall trees. Its free; call to register. what Do i Do when im lost?November 3, 2pm; a park ranger will teach what to do in case you get lost on a trail. Its free; call to register. Getting in Touch with TreesSaturday, November 10, 1pm; learn how to identify trees and their attributes. Its free; call to register. sanders P. Cox & Breeze family homesteads Sunday, November 11, 2pm; take a 4-mile roundtrip hike to this site to see the ruins and talk about the families and slavery. Its free; call to register. Geology hike at occoneechee mountain Saturday, November 17, 2pm; explore the pyrophyllite quarry with a real geologist. Its free; call to register. Jordan lake state recreation area, 280 State Park Rd, Apex, 919-362-0586, ncparks.gov/Visit/ main.php; email address: jordan.lake@ncdenr. gov: CasT (Catch a sure Thing!)Sunday, October 21; young people ages 6 to 12 will sit on a dock and learn how to fish. Its free; call to register and to find out the time of the event. Bird watching Saturday, November 10, 10am; a park ranger will talk about eagles, song birds,
waterfowl and the lake at the Eagle Observation Deck located off of Marthas Chapel Rd (look for the binocular sign about mile east from Farrington Rd). Its free. Nature hikeNovember 10, 11am; a ranger will lead a 1-hour history hike of the Old Oak Trail at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area. Its free. (There will be another hike on November 17.) home made for the holidaysMonday, November 19, 10am, at the Park Office/Visitors Center (off Hwy 64 next to the mile-long bridge over Jordan Lake at the end of State Park Rd); make Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday cards using pressed leaves and flowers, and ornaments and holiday decorations using tree cookies and pine cones. Its free. sarah P Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St, 919-684-3698, hr.duke.edu/dukegardens; gardening workshops are held in the Doris Duke Center; call 919-668-1707 or 1708 to reserve your spot: Terraces and Perennial GardensThursday, October 25, 911am; $7, $5 for Friends; learn how to use colors, textures, and scents in your garden; call to register. walk on the wild sideThursday, November 1, 11amnoon; take a tour of the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. autumn in the arboretum Friday, November 9, 10amnoon; take a tour and enjoy the changing colors of fall; $7, $5 for Friends; call to register. The Triangle orchid society will meet at the Doris Duke Center on Monday, November 12, 7:30pm. Check triangleorchidsociety.org for more info. The Morehead Planetarium sponsors free skywatcher sessions (you can call 919-962-1236 for directions and day-of if weather conditions cause you to wonder if the session will be cancelled):
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Little River (301 Little River Park Way, Rougemont)Friday, November 9, 68pm; see Mars, Moon, and Jupiter. Jordan Lakes Ebenezer Church Recreation AreaSaturday, November 17, 68pm; International Observe the Moon Night. shepard@durhamnc.gov to reserve your spot.
Observe The wonders of lake michie by moonlight on Friday, October 26, 79pm. Listen for night sounds while paddling in a canoe or kayak. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard@durhamnc. gov to reserve your spot. Take the spiders web hike in Northgate Park (300 W Club Blvd) on Saturday, October 27, 10am noon, and learn all about arachnids. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard@durhamnc. gov to reserve your spot. Enjoy smores with friends at Durham Parks and Recreations next Community Campfire at Wrightwood Park (1301 Anderson St) on Friday, November 2, 78pm. Its free! Take a moonlight Geo Paddle in Lake Michie on Saturday, November 3, 810pm. Use GPS systems to hunt for geocaches filled with clues and surprises. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card; contact Chris Shepard at 919-5604405 or christopher.shepard@durhamnc.gov to reserve your spot. Take a NC Bears hike in West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 10, 10amnoon, and learn all about the black bears of North Carolina. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.
Observe The wonders of lake michie at sunset on November 10, 46pm. Have a relaxing paddle in a canoe or kayak. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard@durhamnc.gov to reserve your spot. Learn how the natural makes winter Preparations as colder weather descends, at West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 17, 10amnoon. Learn about local owls, their calls, where they live, and what they eat. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard @durhamnc.gov to reserve your spot. Learn all about the owls of Durham on November 17, 35pm, at West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). Learn about local owls, their calls, where they live, and what they eat. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard@durham nc.gov to reserve your spot. Learn how the natural world makes winter Preparations as colder weather descends, at West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 17, 10amnoon. Learn about local owls, their calls, where they live, and what they eat. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard @durhamnc.gov to reserve your spot.
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Free, confidential hiV tests are administered at the Lincoln Community Health Center (1301 Fayetteville St) on Mondays, 57:30pm, in the Specialty Clinic. They use OraQuick, an oral mouth swab, and results are available in 30 minutes. No appointment is necessary; send email to durham HIV@gmail.com for more info. The next Prostate Cancer support Group meeting will be held on Monday, October 22, 46pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919684-4497 or send email to cancersupport @duke.edu for more info. The next Chemotherapy orientation Class will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 1011am, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Get your questions answered about treatment and side effects. Family members are welcome; call 919684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke. edu for more info. (Additional classes will be held on October 25, 30, November 1, 6, 8, 13, and 20.) Start your walking routine by joining heels in motion, the mall-walkers at Southpoint Mall (6910 Fayetteville Rd). The Streets at Southpoint opens for Heels in Motion members MondaySaturday at 7am (and closes at 9pm) and Sunday at 10am (closes at 7pm). Stop in at the Food Court on Wednesday, October 24, 8am for the free breakfast and health talk before starting your morning walk. Call 919-572-6450 for more info; sign up at any time at the Welcome Center on the ground floor. They keep a notebook on the desk where you can keep track of your mileage every day.
An alzheimers Patient/Caregiver support Group meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25, 6:30pm, in the Duke Clinic Bldg (formerly Duke Hospital South) (in the Medical Center Board Room, 1170B Yellow Zone, 1st floor). You can park in Parking Deck I on Trent Dr; call Bobbi G Matchar or Cornelia Poer at 919660-7510 for more info. Learn all about clinical research at the aware for all Clinical research education Day at Durham Technical Community College (1637 Lawson St) on Saturday, October 27, 10am2pm. After attending this seminar, youll be able to make an informed decision about participating in local studies. Theyll also have health screenings, educational workshops, information and exhibit areas, and a chance to meet with local doctors. Its free; call 617-725-2750 or visit ciscrp.org/patient/ aware/triangle/registration.php for more info. An alzheimers Patient/Caregiver support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 10:30amnoon, at Grey Stone Baptist Church (2601 Hillsborough Rd). Contact Lisa Gwyther at 919-660-7510 or lpg@geri.duke.edu for more info. The next Daughters Concerned for aging relatives support Group meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 31, noon1pm, in the Duke Clinic Bldg (formerly Duke Hospital South) (in Room 3512 in the Blue Zone). You can park in Parking Deck I on Trent Dr; call Bobbi G Matchar at 919-660-7510 for more info. The memory Caf is where seniors with memory loss can relax together and share activities. Drop in at the Jewish Community Center (1937 Cornwallis Rd) on Thursday, November 1, 10am noon. Its free, but donations are welcome; call
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919-354-4923 or visit shalomdch.org for more info. cancersupport@duke.edu for more info. (Another meeting will be held on November 19.)
A free mind-Body approaches to Coping with Cancer workshop will be given on November 1, 34:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919684-4497 for more info. (Another workshop will be given on November 15.) living with epilepsy symposium: life without limits will be held on Saturday, November 3, 8am5pm, in the auditorium of Durham Regional Hospital (3643 Roxboro Rd). Breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided, and the subjects to be discussed will include When Medication Fails, SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy), Neurostimulation, and Social Media. Its free; call 888-ASK-DUKE for more info. The next speech and Communication Group for Parkinsons Disease meeting will be held on Monday, November 5, 34pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn speech strategies and practice communication skills. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. Its free; call 919416-DUKE to register. The next adult Diabetes support Group: Planning for the holidays meeting will be held on November 5, 67pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Get some recipes that will allow you to enjoy the holidays. Its free; call 919416-DUKE to register. The next leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma support Group meeting will be held on November 5, 11am12:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to
The next look Good, feel Better session for female cancer survivors will be held on November 5, 5:307:30pm, in Durham Regional Hospitals North Conference Room (3643 N Roxboro Rd). Get a free cosmetics kit and learn coping and beauty techniques as a way to enhance your appearance while being treated for cancer. Its free; call 919-470-7168 to register. Cancer patients are invited to attend Time with the oncology Nutritionist: healthy eating for the holidays on November 6, 11amnoon, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), Skills LabRoom 0N10. Choose healthy options for the holidays whether at home or eating out. Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke.edu for more info. (Another meeting will be held on November 15.) The next Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Cancer support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 23:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke.edu for more info. A seminar, understanding and managing Congestive heart failure, will be given on Wednesday, November 7, 23:30pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn about medication regimens that can decrease CHF symptoms and setbacks. Its free; call 919-416-DUKE to register. lions Club eye screenings will be performed by Duke doctors at 202 NC Hwy 54 on Wednesday, November 7, 26pm. Drop in for a free
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vision screening and glaucoma test. Call 919361-9427 for more info. Hospital South). Call 684-4497 or email Cancer Support@mc.duke.edu to register.
The next Cancer Caregiver support Group meeting will be held on November 7, 45:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Call 919684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@ duke.edu for more info. Lots of folks join the heart & sole mall walkers Club and walk at their leisure in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd) anytime between 7am and 9pm Monday through Saturday and between 9am and 6pm on Sundays. Stop by the Food Gallery at 10am on Saturday, November 10 for the free monthly breakfast and free CPR training session before starting your morning walk. Call 919-286-4400 for more info. The next stroke support Group meeting will be held on Monday, November 12, 12:30pm, in Durham Regional Hospitals Private Dining Room C (3643 N Roxboro Rd). Family members and caregivers are welcome. People who are scheduled for knee or hip replacement at Durham Regional Hospital are invited to the forward motion Program for hip/ knee replacement workshop, which will be held on November 12, 23:30pm, in the 1st-level classroom of Durham Regional Hospital (3643 N Roxboro Rd). Its suggested that you take one support person with you. Its free; call 919-470-4000 for more info. The kidsCan! support Group is for young people ages six through 18 whose parent/caregiver has been diagnosed with cancer. The next one will be held on November 12, 68pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke
The next Good Neighbors Good Health seminar will cover surgical options for Breast Cancer Treatment on Tuesday, November 13, 78pm, in the Durham Regional Hospital auditorium (3643 Roxboro Rd). Its free; call James Amos at 919-470-4278 for more info. The DukeWELL series presents the survival Guide to holiday eating on Thursday, November 15, 5:307pm, at Duke Integrative Medicine on the Duke Center for Living Campus (3475 Erwin Rd). Its free; call 888-ASK-DUKE for more info. A seminar on sinus reliefan office Visit away will be held on Monday, November 19, 6:308pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Its free; call 888-ASK-DUKE to register. A seminar on understanding attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (aDhD) will be held on November 19, 6:308pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn about the basic characteristics and symptoms of ADHD, and evaluation, testing, and medical management. Its free; call 888-ASK-DUKE to register.
MUSEUMS GALLERIES eXHiBits
museum of Durham history, 500 E Main St, museumofdurhamhistory.org: The Durham Day of listening will take place on Saturday, November 10, 12:451:45pm. Check for website for details.
The scrap exchange, 923 Franklin St, Bay 1,
37
LETS GO!
919-688-6960, http://scrapexchange.org Hours: MondayWednesday 11am5pm, Thursdays and Fridays 11am9pm, Saturdays 10am5pm, and Sundays noon5pm: Artists who create pieces with at least 75% repurposed materials are being sought for Craftland, the Artist Marketplace that will run from November 16January 18. Submit an application and three to five photos by email to Craftland2012@ gmail.com or set up an in-person appointment. The deadline is Monday, November 5.
READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Durham/Triangle/Triadarea authors: Send us your latest book and information if you want to be featured in the Skywriter.
Donna Polat / Small Business Micro-Grants: Funding StartUps Unconventionally

(available at amazon.com and smashwords.com)
Through This lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St, 919-687-0250, http://throughthislens.com Hours: TuesdayFriday 10:30am5:30pm, Saturdays 10:30am4pm; free admission: katia singetarys collection of Normandy Landscapes will be on display from October 30 through November 10.
Business consultant Donna Polat has recognized that many small business owners and entrepreneurs share a common challenges: that of insufficient start-up capital. After conducting extensive research, she has authored an ebook that helps newbies take an unconventional approach to funding their start-ups by getting small business micro-grants. After identifying whos giving them, Polat then looks at whos getting them and most importantly, tells you how to get one.
THEATER FILM DANCE RADIO TELEVISION
NOW HEAR THIS!

Durham/Triangle/Triadarea artists: Send us your latest CD and information if youd like to be featured in the Skywriter!
wNCu/90.7fm, North Carolina Central University; listen online at wncu.org: Be sure to listen to radio skywriter every Saturday from 8:309am on WNCU. Durham Skywriter publisher Pat Murray and her guests talk about community issues and let you know whats happening in the Bull City (and beyond). Dont forget your pen and paperwe might have just the information you need! If you miss the broadcast, you can go to wncu.org or iTunes the Tuesday following the air date for at least a week and listen to the podcast.
Robert Trowers Quartet / Point of View

(available at amazon.com, cduniverse.com, and cdbaby.com; visit Robert Trowers page on the Trombone Page of the World website at trombone-usa.com/trowers_robert_bio.htm)
Send us information on your special events these are free listings!
Trombonist Robert Trowers is a music professor at North Carolina Central University, and he has performed with many well-known jass and blues artists including Randy Weston, Charles Tolliver, and Bobby Blue Bland. This CD explores different approaches to playing the trombone with the help of guest trombonistsold-school swinger Al Grey, bebopper Slide Hampton, and funkmeister Fred Wesley. Enjoy the changing moods of this CD as it goes from sweet ballad to straight-ahead to fun and bouncy.
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Guest spotlight
Carry the heavy loads walk the narrow roads climb those hills, peaks, and mountains Keep striving for the eternal fountains when the heat makes you all so very weary causing one to sigh Let the rising sun and the coming rain from above give both continued joys in which to cry it is all for heavens sake So by all means Keep the faith Swim the torrid waters accept these things that life brings with grace, to both face and erase the very worst of quarters, the best of borders avoid the hidden and darkened alleys yet keep striving for the green valley It is all for heavens sake So by all means and by any means Keep the faith.
Keep the Faith
alfonzer jones
Send us your poems, cartoons, commentary, photos, artwork, etc if youd like to be in our Guest spotlight. Keep it positive, and keep in mind that we cant return what you send us (so dont send your only copy).

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We add just the right accent for your special event

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Betcha didnt know that

Funny jokes of the month

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Campus 2 Campus college tour

Free online classes

DPS National Merit scholars

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the praise page

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weed and kudzu eater

A My brothers, sisters, and

Thanks so much for this interview!

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Free Kids Vitamin program

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News from Senior PharmAssist, 406 Rigsbee Ave, 919-688-4772, seniorpharmassist.org:

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as i lay DyiNG, a ZomBie Prom

October 27, 6pm 406 Foster St parking lot Free admission

Durham ZomBie lurCh

Durhams Thrill of The NerDs

holy GhosT weeNie roasT

(Christian alternative to Halloween)

halloweeN fooD TruCk roDeo

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Adapted Fishing Clinics

Durham Monster Dash

Halloween Bike Ride

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taking a ride on the merry-go-round at the North Carolina State Fair

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