Durham Skywriter — March 2013

March 2013

vol 11, no 3

durham, nc’s online community paper

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He sits alone, “I’m just so mad,” said the old man as he enters the Chicken Hut’s dining room. He’s got everyone’s attention. “Whatchu mad about?” different people ask. The old guy describes a situation where he was disrespected and says what he wants to do about it. “Oh no, don’t do that!” people call out, while others say, “They shouldn’t talk to you like that,” and “Ain’t that a shame.” The man calms down, joins the others in line, and is soon joking around with the rest of them. Places like the Chicken Hut offer a bit of social services and a sense of community with some collard greens on the side.

The Chicken Hut’s catering service is well known. If you’ve attended a special event and got luscious soul food instead of the usual chicken wraps from a big-box warehouse, chances are it was from the Chicken Hut. If you’ve ever made an order, you’ve met the manager, Peggy Tapp. But not everyone knows about the eat-in lunch, which is served weekdays from 11:45am to 2pm. Don’t expect to huddle in the corner with your laptop. There’s no wifi; the patrons carry on conversations the old-fashioned way.

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The Chicken Hut was Claiborne Tapp Jr’s idea. He and his father started out cleaning chickens at their small grocery store on Morehead and Carroll on Durham’s West End. After a few years, he realized that he’d rather cook them up and serve them directly to the public. The first “Chicken Box” opened in 1958 near Apex Highway and Riddle

Road and was an instant hit with people looking for authentic but inexpensive soul food. At its height, the restaurant, whose name eventually changed to the “Chicken Hut,” had five locations—four in Durham and one in Chapel Hill.

There’s only one left, at 3019 Fayetteville Street, but the restaurant is still run by

Tapp family members. Claiborne Tapp Jr died in 1998, and his widow, Peggy, has taken charge. Her sister, Ruth, can be found creating dangerously delicious peach cobblers in the back, and her son, Claiborne Tapp III (better known as “Tré”) is the main server on the cafeteria-style line. Julia Tapp, Claiborne Jr’s sister, is a co-owner. She used to make rich sweet-potato pies for the restaurant until a few years ago;

now that she’s in her upper 80s, she prefers to work behind the scenes on the business side.

Hungry patrons start lining up around 11:25, a few minutes before serving time. They file into the unassuming, whitewashed dining room and claim their tables, breathing in the luscious aromas and exchanging pleasantries. Many are regulars, and they

look at home as they settle in for the short wait. One such regular

is Wakefield Thompson, who says that he has been eating lunch at the Chicken Hut since his high school days more than 50 years ago. “The food here is excellent,” he states simply. “It’s like home cookin’ and I’ll tell you they got a taste of Grandma in it.”

Soul food from the heart

Claiborne Tapp III (Tré) dishes up a full plate of soul food, much to the delight of the hungry noonday crowd.

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Steaming-hot food is slid into place behind the counter and the employees do some last-minute scurrying about, setting out napkins, pouring cups of lemonade and sweet tea, and grabbing serving spoons and tongs. “Okay, first one up!” Tré calls out. Out of respect for one another, nobody rushes forward. They look hungry but they don’t want to be impolite. Soon, there’s a line of regular folks, mostly men over a certain age, wearing an array of easy-fit jeans, plaid shirts, overalls, and baseball caps. One by one they’re greeted by Tré, who’s quick, focused, and friendly. “Hey, man, how’s your mom?” he asks one patron. He’s been serving many of these regulars for more than a dozen years and is able to go down the line so efficiently that most of us are chowing down within minutes.

The conversation picks up as the guys get relaxed while enjoying their comfort

food. Someone will bring up a topic like Duke basketball, and the volume increases as comments and jokes are thrown around from different sides of the room. Even though most of Chicken Hut’s patrons are men, the talk never sets the ladies on edge. This is no “boys’ club”—it’s more like listening to a bunch of uncles and grandfathers gathered around the kitchen

table.

It’s noon and employees from North Carolina Central University, students wearing Eagles gear, and even the local mailman, Larry Guess, start arriving. He gets his lunch, scans a newspaper, and joins in one of the ongoing conversations as he eats. I ask why he likes Chicken Hut, and he explains, “This place is the epitome of consistency. I can’t get over the cross-section of people who eat here—ministers, sales reps, service personnel. … Anyone you want to get to know eats here.”

People start drifting out, saying easy goodbyes, “Later, man,” “See you tomorrow,” and “Alright now.” Tré wraps up a lunch to go for one of the last customers of the day, who says, “Thanks, man—I appreciate it.” Tré smiles. “I appreciate you.”

Lots of folks are familiar with Chicken Hut’s catering services. They serve a wide range of food (entrées like chicken, roast beef, steak, HoneyBaked Ham, turkey, barbecue, etc) to a wide range of people (family reunions, corporate functions, schools, churches, and individuals). Check them out on FaceBook or call 919-682-5697.

A slightly shorter version of this article originally ran in the News & Observer’s Durham News publication. To read the Durham News online and to start a free subscription, go to www.thedurhamnews.com.

Peggy Tapp and son Claiborne (Tré) Tapp III. Tré’s dad, Claiborne Tapp Jr, founded the Chicken Hut.


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Be prepared for emergencies by taking classes offered by the American Red Cross. You can visit the website for class descriptions:

• Babysitting Bascis—online class; $25. • Pediatric CPR/AED—Wednesday, March 13, 5:30–8:30pm; $70. • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED— Saturday, March 16, 9am–3:30pm or Wednesday, March 20, 9am–noon; $110. • Adult CPR/AED—Wednesday, March 20, 9–10:30am or Thursday, March 28, 6–9pm; $70. Also Wednesday, April 3, 5:30–7pm; $55. • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED—Wednesday, March 20, 9–11am or 9:30–11:30am; $90. Also Wednes day, April 3, 5:30–7:30pm; $70. • CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers—Wednesday, March 20, 5:30– 8:30pm or Thursday, March 21, 5:30–8:30pm; $110.

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Artists are invited to file their applications to participate in the 39th annual CenterFest Arts Festival, which is the longest running juried outdoor arts festival in the state. Artists from around the USA apply to take part in this popular outdoor event, and the areas of their expertise usually include clay, drawing, fibers, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, jewelry, mixed media, and sculpture. Download the application at http://centerfest. durhamarts.org/ and be sure to submit it by the May 31 deadline.

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Teens ages 14 to 19 are invited to put together creative ways to help other teens with one of these messages: anti- drugs, anti-violence, or HIV prevention. Use your own (original) material and limit your presentation—spoken word, musical, dance, skit—to 4 or 5 minutes; then audi- tion to compete in TeenFest 2K13, which happens April 13 at the Raleigh Convention Center. (TeenFest prize winnings are $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $250 for 3rd place. Durham auditions will be held on Saturday, March 30, 1–4pm, at Lyon Park Commu- nity Center (1309 Halley St). Good luck!

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Sometimes you can be employed but can fall behind in your bills due to an unexpected temporary setback like hospitalization; or, maybe one adult in a relationship gets laid off and everything falls on the shoulders of the other. Before you know it, the situation gets so serious that you’re 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 you’re eligible for this free service, call Frank Bryant II, a homeless- ness prevention social worker, at 560-8655. Here’s what you’ll 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 you’re declared eligible, you’ll get some financial assistance.

From 3 to 5pm every Tuesday, military veterans can get help building their résumés, getting job referrals, conduct- ing job searches. Case management and needs assessments are also available, if needed. These services are free.

Ex-offenders can get help with job searches, résumé prep- aration, networking, and encouragement from motiva- tional speakers at a free workshop on Wednesday, March 13, 5–7pm.

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• Sales for People Who Don’t Like to Sell—Monday, March 11, 11:30am–1:30pm, Orange County Cam- pus (525 College Park Rd, in Hillsborough). • The Competitive Edge: Fundamentals of Grant Writing, Level 2—Monday, March 11, 6–9pm, SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); if you already know the basics, you can go on to learn the SMART method. • Basic Bookkeeping for Business Owners—Tues- day, March 12, 6–9pm, SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); learn about cash vs accrual, debits and credits, and balance sheets. • How to Build an Online Marketing Strategy that Works—Wednesday, March 13, 11:30am–1:30pm, Women’s Business Center (114 W Parrish St); learn about Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs, websites, and other online tools. • Intellectual Property Law for Small Businesses— Thursday, March 14, 6–8:30pm, Orange County Campus (525 College Park Rd, in Hillsborough). • ¿Piensa en Montar un Negócio?—Lunes, 18 de marzo, 6–8:30pm, Orange County Campus (525 College Park Rd, en Hillsborough). • A Brand Called “You”—Tuesday, March 19, 6–8:30pm, SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); entrepreneurs in the creative arts can learn how to position their brands for success in business.

• Negotiating Skills: Reaching Mutually Favorable Agreements—Tuesday, March 19, 6–9pm, South Bank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); learn how to manage conflict and work out solutions. • Intellectual Property Law for Small Businesses— Thursday, March 21, 6–8:30pm, SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor). • Strategic Planning for Small Businesses—Satur- day, March 23, 9am–noon, The Scrap Exchange (923 Franklin St); look at the tools you have and your current situation, and learn the steps you should take to ensure real growth. • Social Media Basics for Small Businesses— Wednesday, March 27, 6–9pm, SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); this seminar is perfect for newcomers to the Internet who need to learn about the Internet, blogs, websites, and social media. • Thinking of Starting a Business?—Monday, March 25, 6–8pm, SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); an overview for business startups, with information on resources. • Thinking of Starting a Business?—Monday, March 25, 6–8pm, Orange County Campus (525 College Park Rd, in Hillsborough); an overview for business startups, with information on resources. • Introduction to Federal and Department of Defense Cost-Estimating Techniques—Tuesday, April 2, 6–9pm, SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); learn how to procure manufactured- goods, professional services, and general construction contracts.

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Daylight saving time Every year in early March, we turn our clocks forward by one hour. (We remember to turn the hours forward and not backward by saying “Spring Forward.”) The idea is to save elec-tricity. If the days are longer, then there are more hours of natural light and you don’t have to use so much electricity.

Different people came up with the idea to turn the clocks up an hour or two during spring and summer in the 1800s. The idea wasn’t really tak-en seriously until World War I and II, when many countries were start-ing to run out of money and needed a way to limit the use of electricity.

In the USA, not everyone liked the idea of daylight saving time. People working on farms weren’t happy knowing that they’d have to work in the field until nearly bedtime. How-ever, store owners and the owners of sports teams and tourist spots liked the idea and their side won.

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Montessori toursParents/guardians interested in learning about the Montessori method are invited to take a tour of the Montessori Community School (4512 Pope Rd) on Tuesday, March 12, 9:15–11:15am. Ask ques-tions, get an overview of Montessori-style education, and meet with teachers and program direc-tors at every level. Additional tours will be led on Tuesdays, March 19, and 26, 9:15–11:15am. Call 919-493-8541 to reserve your spot.

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Parkwood United Methodist Church (5123 Revere Rd) will hold a Traditional Irish Luncheon Fundraiser on Sunday, March 17, noon. Wear something green and enjoy some stew, corned beef and cabbage, potato soup, salad, bread, and a dessert. Monies raised will go toward missionary work; call 919-544-1078 for more info.

The 39th annual Durham CROP Hunger Walk, which is sponsored locally by Durham Congregations in Action (DCiA), will step off at Duke Chapel on Science Dr at 2pm on Sunday, March 17. (If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so at 1:30pm). The goal is to raise funds, which will be used to al-leviate world hunger. Twenty-five percent of the monies will go to local agencies that help feed the hungry— Changing a Generation Outreach Ministries, Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, Genesis Home, Housing for New Hope, In-terfaith Hositality Network, Meals on Wheels, Mt. Calvary UCC Food Pantry, Society of St, Andrew, Threshold, and Urban Ministries of Durham. Ideally, the people par-ticipating in this walkathon will ask “sponsors” (friends, relatives, neighbors, and coworkers) to do-nate money for this worthy cause. It’s not too late to sign up; you can form a group or represent yourself. Register online at www.durhamcropwalk.org. Parking will be available in Parking Deck 4 behind Duke Chapel (at the end of Science Dr). If that lot is filled, then you can park in the Chemistry parking lot at the corner of Towerview and Circuit Dr.

The next meeting of Durham Congregations in Action will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 11:45am–1pm, at

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The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham’s next Com- munity Luncheon Roundtable will be held on Thursday, March 28, noon–1pm, in the fellowship hall of Shepherd’s House United Methodist Church (107 N Driver St, corner of Driver and Main, back entrance). You’re invited to help figure out how caring citizens in the community can best respond to societal problems that most people just talk about: gang and handgun violence, and the failure of many ex-offenders to stay out of jail. Contact Marcia Owen at 919-358-1113 or [email protected], or visit the website at nonviolentdurham.org for more information.

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Q What do you think of the Durham Justice Center project so far?

A It’s great. O’Brien/Atkins made sure that the design elements are reminis-cent of the old courthouse. When you’re looking at it, you can see that slate was used (it’s green) and the granite is gray. I like the grandeur of the front step and the punched windows.

This month we spoke with Adrian Mat-lock, who is an architect intern at the O’Brien/Atkins Associates (a design-services firm that offers architecture; inte-rior design; landscape architecture; master planning; and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services).

Q So, if you’re an architect intern, does that mean that you’re “almost” an architect?

A That means that I’m an apprentice in the intern development program. I’m getting experience in being an architect and am keeping tabs with NCARB (the National Council of Architectural Regis-tration Boards), which uses a point system. After earning a certain number of points I’ll have to take seven exams—and I have to pass all of them to become an architect.

Q When did you become interested in becoming an architect?

A I’ve always liked to draw. One day I came across a house plan in a book and fantasized about planning my own house. On of my teachers in high school suggested that I take an interior-design class. I like it—I liked laying out interior spaces.

Q How do architects design buildings nowadays? Do they still draw blueprints?

A No, the documents that archi-tects create are now called construction documents. The Durham Justice Center [new court building] is the first project I’ve worked on, and we’re using a three-

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Q So who’s responsible for what? Does the architect also decide what materials are used, or does someone else decide that?

A The architect designs the build-ing, and also decides which materials will be used—like brick, marble, granite, etc. The structural components—the foot-ings, etc, are decided by the contractor/structural engineer. A landscape architect is often hired to design what’s placed on the grounds of the building—the flowers, trees, benches, etc.

Q What types of skills do you need to have to become an architect?

A You need to have a talent for drawing. The college you’ll want to go to will want to see your portfolio. They want to see if you have the ability to plan. You should get your college degree from an accredited school of architecture. I went to NC State; UNC –Charlotte also has architecture, and NC A&T has structural engineering.

You have to be mindful of math, but no more than usual. Having a sense of history helps, because you’ll also be studying the his-tory of building architecture.

Q What is the best thing about being an architect?

A There’s nothing like the gratification of seeing the fruits of your labor, seeing your drawings come to life, and enjoying people’s reaction to the building you designed.

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Baked Chicken, Beef Liver, Chitlins, OxtailsRibs (beef and pork)

Lemonade & Sweet Tea by the gallon/half-gallon

Take Out • CateringEat-in lunch 11:30am–2:30pm weekdays

3019 Fayetteville St Durham682-5697

Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm

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Tony & Evelyn Henderson

1101 University Dr Durham919-490-1265 or 919-489-7692 shop

919-489-0732 home • 919-919-8169 cell

Brake jobs • Used tiresEngine work • Transmission work

NCI inspections • Tune-ups • TowingMonday–Friday 7am–6pm

Saturdays 7am–2pm

303 E Chapel Hill Street • 687-0250between the Marriott & the Post Office

Tue–Fri 10:30am–5:30pm • Sat 10:30am–4pm3rd Fridays open ‘til 9pm

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Appliances, E-waste (computers, monitors & electronics),Cardboard, Plastic & Styrofoam

$15 fee, any amount

Commercial & ResidentialSee www.philcoservices.com for more info

Or call 919-451-2090 or 919-886-0666

Recycling—You can make the difference

dropoff hours: Saturdays 9am–2pm706 Ellis Rd, Warehouse 4 Durham

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100 S Alston Ave Durham 683-2598www.collinsexxon.com

Tune-ups • Oil changes • Brake service4-step fuel system cleaning • Transmission service

Timing belts • Coolant flush • Brake service

NC State inspection station • 24-hour towing

Lee E Collins, Operator

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Ask for my “Google+ Hangout fact sheet.” You’ll need to get familiar with this new, but simple-to-use technology

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If it were left up to them, kids would probably choose their breakfast cereals based on bright graphics and cartoon char-acters. Cereals that are marketed to children often have way too much sugar, empty calories, and not enough fiber to do them any good. See if you can purchase breakfast cereals that aren’t aimed at kids—those cereals will prove to be healthier and more likely to help keep the children’s brains alert without sugar dips and rushes.

When looking for a cereal that will be appealing and good for all family members, check the sides of the boxes for important information. Choose cereals that have a fiber content of at least 2 grams per serving. Try not to choose cereals that have more than 10 to 12 grams of sugar per serving. Even if you feel that you should add a bit more sugar if your child complains, you probably won’t add enough to equal the amount you’d get from one of those high-sugar cereals. But before you get to that point, consider adding natural sweeteners like fresh fruits such as bananas, blueberries, peaches, or strawberries. That would be alot better than adding sugar. Look for the ap-pearance of these ingredients: fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, iron, and zinc.

Whole grains cereals are gaining in popularity. Try them out on your family and see if your family likes them. It might take a bit of experimentation to discover the perfect cereal for your family, but it’s definitely worth the effort. What you’re looking for is a balanced cereal that will, on one hand, taste good while being nutritious, and on the other, keep the mind alert and mood level without adding unnecessary pounds.

These breakfast cereals deserve a look—Shredded Wheat (un-frosted; there are several different types), Kashi Puffs, Fiber One, and Nature’s Path’s Synergy 8 Whole Grain.

To your health

Healthier breakfast cerealsSupport Training Parent WorkshopThe Family Support Network (North Central Carolina chap-ter) will hold a Support Training Parent Workshop for those parents who have experience in raising children with such dis-abilities such as prematurity, sensory problems, feeding issues, and, autism—and who are interested in helping parents who could really use some words of wisdom, encouragement, and leads to local resources. Parents are matched by taking sched-ules and availability into consideration; this is a volunteer program. The workshop is free and will be offered on Tues-day, March 12, 9:30am–2:30pm, at the Homestead Aquatics Center (300 Northern Park Dr in Chapel Hill). Lunch will be provided. Sign up or ask for more information by calling 919-560-3000 or by sending email to [email protected].

Substance abuse research lectureJeffrey Arnett, a research professor from Clark University’s De-partment of Psychology, will discuss the five distinct points characterizing the progression from adolescence to young adulthood and how each can be affected by substance use/abuse. This substance abuse research lecture will be held at Duke University’s Sanford Building (201 Science Dr) on Thursday, March 21, noon–1:30pm. It’s free; be sure to call 919-613-9350 to register.

Q News from Duke University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), 919-684-2703, www.learnmore.duke.edu/olli/:

OLLI offers classes just for fun, like How Airports Work, Calligraphy, Buddism, and Free Will & Determism. See all of the offerings at the website; classes will start the week of January 7.

Q News from the Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave, 919-688-8247, www.dcslnc.org:

Representatives from Durham County Social Ser- vices make themselves available on Tuesdays, 1–5pm, to help you deal with Medicaid issues. On Wednes- days, 9am–1pm, you can meet with a social worker from DSS Adult Services.

A City of Durham Guest Speaker will stop in on Tuesday, March 12, 11am, in the Classroom.

Enjoy the St Patrick’s Day Carnival in the Com- mons area on Friday, March 15, 1:30pm.

Watch a Diabetes Foot Care Presentation on Tues- day, March 19, noon, in the Commons area.

A Birthday Party, featuring a “Price Is Right” theme, will be held for March celebrants on Tues- day, March 19, 2pm, in the commons area.

Watch a Energy Saving Presentation on Tuesday, March 26, 10am, in the Upper Commons area.

Have fun with the DCSL Egg Hunt in the Commons area on Friday, March 29, 11am.

Explore the various eateries around town by participating in the next Dining Around Durham on Wednes-

day, January 23, 11am–1pm. Enjoy lunch and have a nice social outing with other seniors. You can meet everyone at the restaurant to be chosen or you can meet up and take a chartered bus (which will cost a couple of dollars).

Enjoy Movies on Fridays, 1pm in the Theater: • March8—Sparkle • March14and15—ACC Basketball (no movie) noon–4pm • March22—Waiting to Exhale • March29—Fried Green Tomatoes

Q 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:

Seniors (age 55+) are invited to pick up some free fruits and vegetables at the Senior Room on the 2nd floor of the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on Thursdays, March and April 4, 11am. They don’t always have bags, so you might want to take your own. You have until March 18 to get the early-bird discount for signing up to compete in the Durham Senior Games. Call 919-560-4533 or drop by any of the DPR recreation centers for more info.

Enjoy some Square Dancing on Tuesdays, 9–11am, at Edison Johnson (500 W Murray Ave).

Like to sing? Check out the Mature Adult Choir on Tuesdays, 1–2pm, at the Holton Center (401 N Driver St).

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Historic Rehab Tax Credit WorkshopStaffers from the State Historic Preservation Office will lead two Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshops—the first will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 7–8:30pm, at the Mea-surement Inc BC Building (204 N Buchanan Blvd). These workshops are free; for more information, contact Preserva-tion Durham at 919-682-3036 or [email protected]. Visit the website at preservationdurham.org. 7pm on Tues-day, March 5 at the Measurement Inc BC Building on Morris St.

Do-it-yourself clinicsA Pro Se (do-it-yourself ) Di-vorce Clinic will be held at the Legal Aid of North Carolina office (201 W Main St, Suite 400) on Tuesday, March 19, 5:45pm. Call 919-688-6396 for more information.

North Carolina Central Univer-sity’s Family Law Clinic holds monthly File It Yourself Clinics at the Legal Aid of North Carolina office (201 W Main St, Suite 400). Attend- ees will learn some basic family law and how to file their own visitation or custody lawsuits. Mediators are available to offer free help in getting attendees what they want with-out having to go to court. The next File It Yourself Clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 3pm. Call 530-7169 to reserve your spot; the cost to attend is $20 (cash or money order). Visit nccu.edu/law/clinic/index.html for information on NCCU’s various legal clinics.

Legal seminar for cancer patientsThe Duke Cancer Center sponsors the Cancer Pro Bono Legal Program, a series of free seminars that cover topics of real impor-

LEGAL EASEtance for cancer patients. The next seminar, Know Your Rights: Employment, will be held on Friday, March 29, noon–1pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), in the 0 Level conference room.

Free legal seminarsLaw professors from the North Carolina Central University School of Law and other legal professionals are giving informa- tive seminars at the Turner School of Law building (640

Nelson St). They’re free and the public is invited. You don’t have to register, but you can call 919-530-6601 or send email to [email protected] for more information:

• Child Support Modifica - tion—Tuesday, March 5, 6–7:30pm

Learn who may file, what should be filed, when and where, when working out a child-support modification.

• Stewarding the Organiza- tion’s Resources—Mon-

day, March 25, 6–7:30pm

Nonprofit agency representatives can learn how to balance their legal responsibilities and the public interest.

• Child Support Show Cause Orders—Tuesday, March 26, 6–7:30pm

Find out what you have to do if you’ve gotten a contempt order for nonpayment and are facing the possibility of being put in prison.

• IRS Tax Filing Question and Answer Session— Wednesday, March 27, 6–7:30pm

Find out what you have to do if you’ve gotten a contempt order for nonpayment and are facing the possibility of being put in prison.

•TheHeart & Sole Mall Wal- kers ClubwalkatNorthgate Mall(1058WClubBlvd)Mon- day–Saturday between 7am and 9pm and Sundays be- tween9amand6pm.Thefree monthlybreakfastandhealth talk will take place on Tues- day, March 12 at 8:30am. Call 919-286-4400 for more info.

•Heels in Motion, whowalk forgoodhealth atStreetsat Southpoint Mall (6910 Fay- etteville Rd), can walk Mon- day–Saturday between 7am and 9pm and Sundays between 10am and 7pm. The monthly free breakfast and health talk will take place in the FoodCourt onWednes- day, March 27 at 8am. Call 919-572-6450formoreinfo.

•Durham Parks and Recre- ation’sHigh Ropes Course Discovery Day is Saturday, April 6, at Bethesda Park (1814StageRd).Theone-hour course is offered from11am to2pm.Challengeyourselfby conquering this obstacle course,whichis55feetupin theair.Thefeeis$8,$7with PlayMorecard.

Bull City Magic BasketballBoys and girls ages 6 to 12 who are serious about basketball are invited to check out Bull City Magic skills and development sessions, which are being held at the Tops Learning Center (1900 Sedwick, off Hwy 55) on Wednesdays, 6:30–8pm. Each ses-sion costs $30; call Coach Tony Vander-burgh at 919-638-2481 for more info.

DBYAL/PAL baseballBoys and girls ages 6 to 12 are invited to sign up for Durham Bulls Youth Ath-letic League baseball. Parents/guard-ians can register at the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club (810 N Alston Ave) through Tuesday, March 12. Games are played on Saturdays at Longmeadow Park (917 Liberty St). Call 919-491-7038 for more info.

Hand Cycling/ Recumbent Biking

Bridge II Sports’ first hand cycling/re-cumbent biking outing for the year (for age 18 and up) will start on the American Tobacco Trail near Souper! Salad! (202 W Hwy 54 #107, off Fayetteville Rd) on Saturday, March 16, 8:30am (weather permitting). Hand cycles are powered by the riders’ hands and recumbent bikes allow the rider to lie back, pedal with their feet, and steer with their hands. It’s a good alternative for people with spinal cord in-juries, traumatic brain injuries, cerebral

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palsy, stroke, and also for amputees.

Bridge II Sports has five hand cycles and one recumbent bike available on a first- come, first-served basis, which is why this is being announced a month in advance. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes; otherwise, contact Fiona Allen at [email protected] or 866-880-2742 x4.

Learn more about Bridge II Sports, which promotes sports with adaptive features, including golf, beep ball, track & field, fishing, fencing, kayaking, basketball, power hockey, tennis, sitting volleyball, therapeutic riding, and swimming; visit the website at www.bridge2sports.org.

Run for Recess 5k

Help raise monies for the Playworks program in Durham schools by par-ticipating in the Run for Recess 5k on Saturday, March 23, starting at 9am (registration starts at 8am). You can run a traditional 5k race or the WHOOSH 5k, where you’ll stop at three stations along the way and perform tasks such as rope-jumping and hula-hooping. The race will start at Motorco (Geer and Rigsbee Sts), proceed to Duke Park, and then back via the Ellerbe Trail. Registra-tion $25. Last minute news: Construc-tion along the trail might cause the race to be postponed until a later date. In-quire when you call 919-724-8139 to sign up.


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Skateboarders drop in on the Durham Mardi Gras Parade in CCB Plaza.

Blaise Kielar leads the Bulltown Strutters (and the rest of the crowd) into Motorco following Durham’s Mardi Gras Parade.

The Durham’s Mardi Gras Paradestarted in CCB Plaza and ended

with a big party at Motorco.

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The Durham’s Mardi Gras Paradestarted in CCB Plaza and ended

with a big party at Motorco.

Roy Alston, proprietor of the Triangle Trophy Center, works with the label on an eagle trophy.

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Í Tuesday Night Learning Jams are held every week, 6:30–8pm, at High Strung Musical Instru- ments (1116 Broad St). Make friends and learn some old-time tunes. They’re free; call 919-286- 3801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info.

Í English Country Dance sessions are held every Thursday, 7:30–9:30pm, 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.

Í Take a tour of a roastery and sample different types of coffee on Fridays, 10am, at Counter Culture Coffee (4911 S Alston Ave). It’s free; call 919-361-5282 or visit counterculturecoffee.com for more info.

Í The Durham Central Park Pavilion at 502 Foster St is the home of the Durham Farmers’ Market on Saturdays from 10am to noon. You can buy fresh produce, free-range eggs, honey, cheese, handmade soaps, home-made yummies, and antibiotic and hormone-free meats. Check durhamfarmersmarket.com or call 919-484-3084 to find out what’s in season.

Í The South Durham Farmers Market is held on Saturdays (rain or shine) from 10am to 1pm in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). Winter hours are 10am–1pm. You can buy winter produce, meats, pies, and crafts, and more. Check southdurhamfarmersmarket. org to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.

RecuRRing events

Í Allow yourself to explore self-expression at the Ecstatic Dance–Durham Dance Wave in Golden Belt’s Cotton Room (807 E Main St) on Mondays, 7:30–9pm. The cost is $7; call 919-768-2489 or visit durhamdancewave.com for more info.

Í 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. They’ll take paint, used motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, pool cleaners, strong cleansers, stains, varnishes, and fluorescent bulbs. If you’re worried about spills, wrap con- tainers with newspapers and place them in cardboard boxes for safe transport. This service is for individuals only—commercial 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.

Í Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30–1:30pm, at First Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St, 2nd floor of the Christian Ed Wing). Call Robin at 919-683- 3013 for more info. Meetings are also held on Saturdays, 10–11:30am, at Westminster Presby- terian 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.

Í Have you always wanted to learn how to play “old-time” music? Bring your stringed instru- ment to the Old-Time Learning Jam at High Strung Musical Instruments (1116 Broad St) on Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-beginners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info.

LET’S GO!Low- to moderate-income residents can get help with filing income-tax returns free of charge at these following Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites:

Duke University Federal Credit Union 2200 W Main St in Erwin Square PlazaFridays, January 25; February 1, 8, and 15; March 1, 22, 29; and April 5 (11am–5:00pm)

El Centro Hispano 600 E Main StSaturdays, February 4 and 25; March 24; and April 7 (10am–2pm)

Durham Rescue Mission 507 E Knox StMondays, February 4 and 15 (5:30–7:30pm)

The Freeman Center at Duke University1415 Faber StMondays, February 1 and 18, March 4; Tuesdays, February 5, 12, and 19, March 19; Wednesdays, February 6 and 27, March 6 and 20 (5:30–7:30pm); Satur-days, February 2 and 19 (10am–2pm)Schedule an appointment online at http://www.NC-TAC.com

International House 300 Alexander AveForeign nationals only (1040NR)Saturdays, March 23 and 30; and April 6 (10am–3pm)Contact: [email protected]

State Employees’ Credit UnionWeekdays beginning Jan 22 (9am–5pm)Locate your local SECU Branch at www.ncsecu.org and call for an appoint-ment

North Carolina Central University–School of Law Building640 Nelson St (corner of Alston and Cecil Sts)February 1–March 30, Fridays 4–7pm, Saturdays 9am–3pmLog on to www.NC-Tac.com, call to schedule an appointment, or just walk in

North Carolina Legal Aid–Durham Office (201 W Main St, Suite 400)Weekdays by appointment only beginning January 22To schedule an appointment, log on to www.NC-TAC.com

Northgate Mall 1058 W Club Blvd, Suite 856, entrance #4 between food court and movie theater entrances

January 22–April 13, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10am–8pm; Wednesdays 3–8pm; and Saturdays 10am–3pm

North Regional Branch Library 221 Milton RdFebruary 1–April 15, Mondays 5:30–8pm; no appointment necessary

Lyon Park Community and Family Life Center 1313 Halley StFebruary 1–April 15, Tuesdays noon–3pm; no appointment necessary

WD Hill Recreation Center 1208 Fayetteville StFebruary 1–April 15, Wednesdays 1–3pm; no appointment necessary

Southwest Regional Library 2605 Shannon RdFebruary 1–April 15, Thursdays 4–7pm; no appointment necessary

Durham Center for Senior Life 406 Rigsbee AveFebruary 1–April 15, Fridays 10am–1pm; no appointment necessary

Durham County Main Library 300 N Roxboro StTuesdays 5:30–8pmSaturdays February 2 and 16; March 2 and 16; and April 13 (10am–1pm); no appointment necessary

Services provided: Federal (1040s) and North Carolina tax returns for low- to moderate-income taxpayers, including retirees. Be sure to take the following items with you:

• anytaxformsandotherinformationreceivedfromtheIRS • lastyear’staxreturns • wageandearningstatement(s)formW-2,W-2G,1099-R • photoidentification • SocialSecuritycards(yours,yourspouse’s,anddependents’) • birthdates(yours,yourspouse’s,anddependents’) • childcareproviderinformation • interest,dividend,tuition,andmortgageforms1099and1098 • bankroutingnumberandaccountnumberfordirectdeposit.

YourreturnswillbecompletedbycertifiedvolunteerswhoareallcertifiedbytheInternalRevenueService(IRS).Returnscanbefiledelectronically.Allinformation is kept confidential.

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LET’S GO!MARcH 1 – 3

Í Work up a good sweat at Carrington Middle School’s Zumbathon on Friday, March 1, 6–8pm, at 227 Milton Rd. Two 45-minute classes will be led by Kymb Taylor of Velocity Fitness. Tickets are $20, and proceeds will be used to support field trips for students with special needs. Call 919- 560-3916 x16426 for info, and ask about child- care, which is available for children age 4 and up.

Í Builders, realtors, mortgage and insurance com- panies, attorneys, and suppliers will share their knowledge at the Home Buyers Fair, which will be held on Saturday, March 2, 10am–5pm, at the Streets at Southpoint mall (6910 Fayetteville Rd). Learn how to gauge market conditions and how to view home ownership as a smart move for your financial future. It’s free.

Í Take the kids to meet the Cat in the Hat (educator Terri Morley in costume) at Grab Your Hat and Read with the Cat! on March 2 at Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd). They’ll have fun reading, singing, and dancing, and they’ll watch the film The Best of Dr Seuss at Stadium 10 Theaters. Activity times are 10:30am, 1pm, and 3pm, and movie times are 11:30am, 2:15pm, and 4:15pm. It’s all free; call 919-286-4400 for more info.

Í The Mallarmé Players will celebrate Wagner@ 200 (composer Richard Wagner’s 200th birthday) on Sunday, March 3, 7:30pm, by performing some of his music, plus music by Richard Strauss and Louis Spohr, at the Duke Gardens’ Kirby Horton Hall (420 Anderson St). Invited artists include the Greensboro Symphony Chamber Players, con- ducted by Dmitry Sitkovetsky. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door; students with current ID pay $5. Call 919-560-2788 for more info.

MARcH 4 – 10

Í Grammy-nominated group the Imani Winds Quintet will hold a free concert in NCCU’s BN Duke Auditorium (Fayetteville and Lawson Sts) on Monday, March 4, 7pm. The group, which is made up of a flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bas- soon, will mix sounds and musical traditions from around the world.

Í Maestro William Henry Curry, in partnership with the North Carolina African-American Heritage Commission, will discuss The Emancipation Pro- clamation, Its Aftermath, and the First African-American Composers in the Auditorium of NCCU’s Farrison-Newton Communications Building (Fayetteville and Lawson) on Wednes- day, March 6, 11am.

Í Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word artists are invited to showcase their talents at an Open Mic on March 6, 8pm, at the Broad Street Café (1116 Broad St). Original music is preferred and all poetry and spoken-word pieces must be pg-rated. Free admission; call 919- 416-9707 or visit thebroadstreetcafe.com for more info.

Í Pauli Murray Project director Barbara Lau, North Carolina Central University archivist/historian André Vann, and civil-rights activist Vivian McCoy will talk about Desegregation Efforts in Public Institutions at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood) on March 6, 6pm.

Í The Duke Symphony Orchestra, directed by Harry Davidson, will present its Centennial Cele- brations I, featuring the music of Britten, Gluck, and Wagner on March 6, 8–10pm, in Duke Univer- sity’s Page Auditorium on Science Dr. Student concerto competition winner Jingwei Li will per-

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Í The new monthly Emerging Artist Jazz series will feature The 24/7 (from East Chapel Hill High School) on March 10, 5pm, at the Broad St Café (1116 Broad St, 919-416-9707, thebroadstreet cafe.com)

MARcH 11 – 17

Í The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Durham Public Schools’ Resource Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, March 11, 6pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/ County services. please note: This month’s meeting will be a Coffee with Council, where you’ll be able to ask about the upcoming year’s City budget with City Council members.

Í If you like science, check out Periodic Tables, which are monthly talks about science in an infor- mal setting (sponsored by the Museum of Life and Science), at the Broad St Café (1116 Broad St, 919-416-9707, thebroadstreetcafe.com). The next one will be held on March 12, 7pm.

Í North Carolina Senator Floyd B McKissick and NCCU Mass Communication Dr Charmaine McKissick-Melton will talk about the Civil Rights Campaigns of 1957 and 1963: Public Accommodations, Equality in Hiring Practices, and Integration of Public Schools at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood) on Wednesday, March 13, 6–8pm.

Í Jairo Moreno, former bassist for Ray Barretto and U of Pennsylvania music professor, will discuss Aurality and Historicism: Making Latin Ameri- can Music “Latin” at the National Humanities Cen- ter (7 W Alexander Dr) on Thursday, March 14, 5pm. It’s free; register by calling 919-549-0661 or

form the Sibelius Violin Concerto. It’s free; call 919-660-3333 for more info.

Í Help raise funds for Urban Ministries by attending the Best Soup in Durham competition at the Durham Convention Center (301 W Morgan St) on Thursday, March 7, 5:30–8pm. Try tasty soups from local restaurants and see who makes the best. Tickets are $15, $35 if you elect to purchase a bowl from a Clayworks artisan. Call 919-682- 0538 for more info.

Í The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at Lyon Park (1313 Halley St) on Saturday, March 9, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. please note: This month’s meeting will be a Coffee with Council, where you’ll be able to ask about the upcoming year’s City budget with City Council members.

Í 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 March 9, 10am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/ County services.

Í Blake Addison will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on March 9, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 for more info.

Í The next DCP Food Truck Rodeo will be held in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, March 10, 12:30–4:30pm. Enjoy the wide range of food and beverages plus fun music played by DJ Piddipat.

LET’S GO! LET’S GO! online at http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/ news/2013springevents.htm.

Í Culinary mystery writer Joanne Fluke will talk about her new book, “The Red Velvet Cupcake Murder” at the Regulator Bookshop (720 Ninth St) on March 14, 7–8:30pm. Meet the author and have a cupcake.

Í The next District 5 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held in City Hall’s Com- mittee Room on the 2nd floor (101 City Hall Plaza) on March 14, 5:30–7:30pm. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. please note: This month’s meeting will be a Coffee with Council, where you’ll be able to ask about the upcoming year’s City budget with City Council members.

Í An opening reception for “A-LIVE in the Kitch- en,” a fun cooking show featuring wild edibles and puppets, will be held at The Scrap Exchange (923 Franklin St) on Friday, March 15, 6–9pm. It’s free; call 919-688-6960 for more info.

Í Flit from venue to venue downtown during Third Friday on March 15, 6–9pm (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.

Í The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on March 16, 9:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services.

Í The Long Leaf Opera Vocal Festival will be a fun, intense two-days, with a master class, a world prèmiere staging of “A Shipwreck Opera,” and a short concert by alums from the opera company. All activities are free and will start at 10am on March 16 at Durham Academy’s Kenan Auditorium (3601 Ridge Rd). Call 919-942-0972 for more info.

Í Dr Benjamin F Speller, former dean of NCCU’s School of Library and Information Sciences, will give a talk and answer questions about Durham’s Civil Rights History at Hillside High School (3727 Fayetteville St) on March 16, 11am–1pm. It’s free; this event is part of the Durham Civil Rights History Mural Project Lecture series.

Í Learn how to build a safe growing spot for early- or late-season vegetables at Recyclique’s Cold Frame Construction Workshop on March 16, 2–4pm, in the green house just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; park in the rear or in the Food Lion lot). Register by emailing Sandy at [email protected]; be sure to find out how much is being charged for the workshop (usually between $5 and $15). Visit communecos.org for more info on Recyclique.

Í The Parsons will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on March 16, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 for more info.

Í Wear your 1970s and ‘80s threads to the Black Wall Street Old School Jam at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood) on March 16, 9pm–1am. DJ Cozart will spin the tunes for this fun get-together and dance party. Call 919-683- 1709 for ticket info.




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Í Take the kids to the Children’s Festival on Sat- urday, March 23, 11am–4pm, at Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd). They’ll have clowns, live entertainment, hands-on activities, and commercial and nonprofit vendors who serve kids. It’s free; call 919-286-4400 for more info.

Í Marry Durham’s second anniversary celebration will be held on the 700 block of Rigsbee Avenue (between Geer and Corporation Sts) on March 23, 2–5pm. Renew your commitment to the Bull City by joining in the parade, enjoying the local entertainment, and checking out the food trucks. A kids’ play area will provide fun for the little ones. Free admission; contact May Alexander at 919- 768-3088 or [email protected] for more info.

Í The folks at Recyclique’s Repair Café will lead a Bottle Cap Jewelry on March 23, 2–4pm, in the green house just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; park in the rear or in the Food Lion lot). Register by emailing Sandy at [email protected]; be sure to find out how much is being charged for the workshop (usually between $5 and $15). Visit communecos.org for more info on Recyclique.

Í Danny Smith will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on March 23, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 for more info.

Í 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, March 24, 4:30–6:30pm, at the Broad Street Café (1116 Broad St). Free admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroadstreetcafe.com for more info.

Í Parkwood United Methodist Church (5123 Revere Rd) will hold a Traditional Irish Luncheon Fund- raiser on Sunday, March 17, noon. Wear something green and enjoy some stew, corned beef and cabbage, potato soup, salad, bread, and a dessert. Monies raised will go toward missionary work; call 919-544-1078 for more info.

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Í Kids ages five to 12 are invited to Let’s Make Paper Toys on Tuesday, March 19, 4:30–6pm, at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St). They’ll learn how to make animals, buildings, flying toys, and wearables, and they’ll also learn how to ima- gine what things could look like with paper deco- rations. The fee is $15 plus $5 for materials (paid to the instructor). Call 919-560-2726 to sign up.

Í Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word artists are invited to showcase their talents at an Open Mic on Wednesday, March 20, 8pm, at the Broad Street Café (1116 Broad St). Original music is preferred and all poetry and spoken- word pieces must be pg-rated. Free admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroadstreetcafe.com for more info.

Í The Bennett Place State Historic Site (4409 Ben- nett Memorial Rd) will present Tar Heels: Soldiers of the Old North State on Saturday, March 23, 10am–4pm and Sunday, March 24, 10am–3pm. Learn how the term “Tar Heel” originated and watch reenactors dressed as Confederate soldiers as they go through military drills, fire muskets, and other activities. It’s free, but donations will be accepted; call 919-383-4345 or visit www. nchistoricsites.org/bennett for more info.

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Í Free Homebuyer Classes are offered to first-time prospective homeowners by Reinvestment Part- ners at the SouthBank Bldg (400 W Main St, 4th floor). They’re usually held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; you must attend all three days in order to get the 8-hour certificate. Learn about credit, budgeting, how to apply for a mortgage, home inspections, closings/settlements, and how to work with a lender and the prequalification process. The next classes will be offered March 25– 27, 6–8:40pm. Register by contacting Mayra at: [email protected] or 919-667- 1000 x41.

Í Scholars for a Progressive North Carolina (SPNC) will host Save Our State: Scholars Speak Out on North Carolina’s New Direction at Duke’s San- ford School of Public Policy, Room 04 on Thurs- day, March 28, 5pm. At this emergency forum, speakers will discuss the new North Carolina Gen- eral Assembly’s policy direction that can endan- ger North Carolina’s progressive legacy, current economic recovery, and the type of inclusive democracy that betters society as a whole. More public discussion on this new direction must be taken. RSVP by visiting the SPNC website: http:// sites.duke.edu/spnc/2013/03/01/save-our-state- scholars-speak-out-on-north-carolinas-new- direction/.

Í Participate in a discussion about The Science and Politics of Natural Gas Fracking in North Carolina on Friday, March 29, 6–8pm, at Recy- clique, which is in the green house just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; park in the rear or in the Food Lion lot). Register by emailing Sandy at [email protected]; be sure to find out how much is being charged for the workshop (usually between $5 and $15). Visit communecos.org for more info on Recyclique.

Í David Russell will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, March 30, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 for more info.

Í VrooomVIP’s next neo-soul and smooth jazz Expresso will be held on March 30, 8–11pm, at the Durham Arts Council (120 Morris St). Sax- ophonist Shableek will be the featured artist. Early-bird tickets are $20, $25 for advance tickets, and $30 at the door. Call 919-949-3841 for more info.

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Í Durham Parks and Recreation’s next Community Campfire will be held in Morreene Road Park (1102 Morreene Rd) on Friday, April 5, 7–8pm. Make s’mores and enjoy the crackling campfire with friends. This is an all-ages, free event; call 919-560-4355 for more info.

Í Tim Fast and Herschel Browne will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Saturday, April 6, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 for more info.

DuRHAM cOuntY LiBRARY Now that the Durham County Library’s “Branching Out” newspaper 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. Please note that the Durham County Libraries will be closed March 29–31 for their spring holiday.



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create the Bragtown Garden of Wonder. • Odds ‘n’ Ends Art (elementary–high school)— Thurs, March 14, 3:30–4:45pm; master a master- piece from straws, sequins, beads, buttons, and more. • Celebrate Technology @ Your Library (teens)— Tues, March 19, 3:30–4:30pm; play around with iPads, Nooks, and Kindles at this workshop. • Gaming @ Bragtown (teens)—Wed, March 20, 3:30–4:30pm; play with Wii, Game Cube, and Xbox 360 Kinect. • Celebrate Easter (infants–preschool)—Wed, March 27, 10:30–11:30am; bring a basket for goodies, watch a movie, and search for the prize- filled egg). • Science Madness (teens)—Thur, March 28, 3:30–4:15pm; fun with messy, loud, and sometimes gross science. • Comics Workshop (teens)—Thur, April 4, 3–4pm; turn your doodles into comics.

Í EAST REGIONAL, 211 Lick Creek Ln (off Holloway/Hwy 98), 560-0203; Children’s Unit 919-560-0214 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm.

• Preschool Beginning Spanish—Mondays 10:30–11:30am. • The One and Only Over 50 Crowd—Tuesdays 10am–noon; join in the lively conversation and have a snack. • Game Days—Tues, March 19 and April 2, 3:30–4:30pm, 3:30–4:30pm; play Wii and Kinect games. • Teen Creative Writing Group—Thur, March 7 and 21, April 4, 6:30–7:30pm; work on your own stories and poems or find someone to collabo- rate with. • East Geeksters Teen Book Club—Thur, March 14 and 28, 6:30–7:30pm; enjoy refreshments and talk about your favorite books. • Durham Diabetes Coalition Workshop—Sat, March 16, 10am–noon; learn how to manage

Í MAIN LIBRARY, 300 N Roxboro St, 919-560-0100; Children’s Unit 919-560-0130; register for events at durhamcountylibrary.org Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm.

• March Is Youth Art Month!—view artwork created by students of the Durham Public Schools. • Tutoring (kindergarten–elementary school)— by appointment; call 919-560-0130 to set days and times. • Game Day (teens)—Tuesdays 3:30–5pm; play board games, Wii, and Xbox Kinect. • SCORE Counseling—Tuesdays 4–7pm; get free one-on-one entrepreneurial counseling; call to set up a time. • inancial Literacy Workshop (teens)—Wed, March 13, 4–5pm; learn how to manage your money. • A Creek Week Special!—Sat, March 16, 10:30– 11:30am; read stories and create crafts that help teach the importance of protecting the environ - ment. • St Patrick’s Day Special (preschool)—Sun, March 17, 3:30–4:30pm; make Leprechaun cupcakes, read stories, and make crafts. • Comics Workshop (teens)—Tues, March 19, 4–5pm; turn your doodles into real comics. • Birthday Celebration for Dr Seuss—Fri, March 22, 2–4pm; meet the Cat in the Hat, get a free book, and receive party favors. • Chess for Children—Tues, April 2, 4–5pm; learn the basics of this classic game.

Í BRAGTOWN LIBRARY FAMILY LITERACY CENTER, 3200 Dearborn Dr, 919-560-0210 Hours: Monday–Friday 2–6pm

• Homework Help (kindergarten–high school)— Mon–Thur 3:30–4:45pm (except April 1–4). • What’s in Your Garden? (preschool–age 2)— Mon, March 11 and April 1, 10:30–11:30am; help

LET’S GO! LET’S GO! diabetes and get the most out of life. • Let’s Move: Play Day—March 16 and 30, April 6, 2–3pm; participate in games and activities that will get you in shape. • Durham Voices (adults)—Tues, March 19 and April 2, 6:30–8:30pm; creative writing group. • Art Park (preschool–age 12)—Sat, March 23, 2–3pm; have fun being creative.

Í McDOuGALD TERRACE BRANCH, 1101 Lawson St, 919-560-0240 Hours: Monday–Friday 2–6pm

• Mad Scientist Club (elementary school)—Fri, March 8 and 15, 4–5:30pm and April 5, 4:30–5pm; hands-on experiments with science books and online resources. • Cooking Workshop Series (up to age 17)—Mon, March 18, 4–5pm; learn how to make simple and delicious recipes.

Í NORTH REGIONAL, 221 Milton Rd, 919-560-0231; Children’s Unit 919-560-0232 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm.

• Chess Club—Saturdays 2–4:30pm; chess for all ages and skill levels. • Socktopuses (elementary–middle school)— Wed, March 13, 3:30–4:10pm; make an octopus out of socks. • Cartooning for Homeschoolers (elementary– middle school)—Wed, March 13, noon–1pm; learn how to draw mythical beasts and monsters. • Basketball the Trivia Challenge! (elementary school)—Mon, March 18, 6–7pm; test your knowledge of basketball history and win an indoor basketball set. • Got Game? (teens)—Wed, March 20, 2:30–4pm; play board games, videogames, Xbox, and Wii. • Food & Fiction (teens)—Mon, March 25, 3–4pm; join this reading and cooking club. • Science Fact, Science Fiction (teens)—Wed,

March 27, 3–4pm; have fun with science experiments and check out the latest teen sci-fi books.

Í SOuTH REGIONAL, 4505 S Alston Ave, 919-560-7409; Children’s Unit 919-560-7441 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm.

• Mawjac Self-Defense Workshop (teens)—Wed, March 13, 3:30–4:30pm; learn the basics of defensive fighting techniques. • 4th–5th Grade Book Club—Thur, March 14, 4:45– 5:30pm; sign up online and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. • Saturday Matinee—Sat, March 16, 11am–noon; watch a family movie. • Stencil Yourself! (teens)—Wed, March 20, 3:30– 4:30pm; make posters using stencils and found materials. • K/1 Book Club (kindergarten and 1st grade)— March 20, 4:45–5:30pm; sign up online and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. • Book-to-Movie Matinee: The Hunger Games (teens)—Wed, March 27, 3–5pm; read this classic tale by Diana Wynne and talk about it. • 2nd–3rd Grade Book Club—Wed, April 4, 4:45– 5:30pm; sign up online and pick up a copy of the book at the information desk.

Í SOuTHWEST REGIONAL, 3605 Shannon Rd, 919-560-8590; Children’s Unit 919-560-8592 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm.

• Meet the Cookbook Author: Fred Thompson—Tues, March 12, 7–8pm; meet the author of Fred Thompson’s Southern Sides: 250 Dishes that Really Make the Plate. • Draw a Picture of You! (ages 5–12)—Fri, March 15, 4–4:40pm; create your own portrait; call to register.

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DuRHAM PARKs & RecReAtiOn Now that DPR’s “Play More” newspaper is available online at http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/Home.aspx, I decided not to list the classes and meetings—however, 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.

Sign up for Summer Camp; visit the park of your choice on Satur-day, March 16, 9am–1pm or register online by going to www.DPR-PlayMore.org. The fees are $132 per week, $118.75 with Play More card. Ask about slicing-scale fees if you have a low- to moderate income.

Í BETHESDA PARK, 1814 Stage Rd, 919-560-4355 x27210 (Adventure Programs)

• High Ropes Discovery Days (age 7+)—Sat, April 6, 11am–noon (course #10204); 12:30– 1:30pm (course #10205); 2–3pm (course #10206); $8, $7 with Play More card.

Í EDISON JOHNSON, 500 W Murray Ave, 919-560-4270

• Spring Egg Dive (all ages)—Sat, March 16, 5:30–7pm; dive and swim for eggs and prizes; life vests will be available for beginning swim- mers; an adult must enter the water with kids age 9 and younger; $6, $5 with Play More card (course #9718). • Teen Leadership Conference (ages 13–17)— Mon, April 1–Thur, April 4, 9am–2pm, Fri, April 5, 6:30–8:30pm; free (course #9876).

Í FOREST HILLS PARK, 1639 University Ave, 919-560-4782

• Youth Tennis Lessons (ages 5–7)—Tues and Thur, March 19–28, 6–7pm; $10, $9 with Play More card (course #10235).

• Craft Wars! (ages 6–12)—Mon, March 18, 4–4:30pm; compete with your friends to see who can make the most creative crafts out of “surprise” materials; call to register. • Write On! Book Party (teens)—Tues, March 19, 7–8:30pm; teen writers will read from their own literary magazine. • “Meet” Betty Friedan—Sat, March 23, 3pm; Dr Sally Ann Drucker will recreate a visit from the author of The Feminine Mystique. • Game Day (ages 10–17)—Mon, March 25 and April 1, 3:30–5pm; play board games and video games. • Cascarón Hunt—Tues, March 26, 1–2pm for preschoolers, 4–5pm for ages 6–12; have fun with this squishy egg game. • Superhero Series (elementary school)—Thur, March 28, 4–4:45pm; learn the origin stories of the great superheroes; call to register. • Cupcake Diaries Book Club (ages 6–12)—Thur, April 4, 4–4:45pm; talk about Cupcake Diaries stories and try out a recipe for cupcakes.

Í STANFORD L WARREN BRANCH, 1201 Fayetteville St, 919-560-0270 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm.

• Cooking Workshop (ages 6–teens)—Thur, March 14, 4:30–5:30pm; learn about healthy foods while playing around with different recipes. • Reading Is Funny Day (up to age 17)—Mon, April 1, all day; draw a silly picture, read a goofy poem, and otherwise have fun. • Garden Club—Tues, April 2, 4–5pm; help create your own library garden. • Animé Club (teens)—Wed, April 3, 4–5pm; watch and talk about the latest animé, manga, and graphic novels.

LET’S GO! LET’S GO!Í HOLTON CAREER AND RESOuRCE CENTER, 401 N Driver St, 919-354-2750

• Open Rec (ages 6–17)—Mon–Thur 6–8pm; homework help, videogames, and billiards; free (course #9928). • Open Gym for Teens (ages 13–17)—Sundays 1–4pm, Mondays and Wednesdays 8–9pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays 6–9pm; free (course #9539). • Farmers’ Market (age 55+)—Thur, March 21 and April 4, 11am–noon; take your own bag and pick up some fruits and vegetables; free (course #8538). • Teen ADAPT (ages 13–21)—Mon, April 1–Fri, Apr 5, 8am–3pm; for young people with intellectual disabilities; they’ll learn vocational skills, daily-living skills, time management, and social skills; $132, $118.75 with Play More card (course #10074).

Í IR HOLMES SR RECREATION CENTER AT CAMPuS HILLS, 2000 S Alston Ave, 919-560-4444; Aquatic Center 919-560-4781

• Super Shamrocks (ages 2–6)—Wed, March 13, 10:15–11:15am; follow the rainbow to a pot of gold, make a shamrock craft, and have a snack; $1.50, $1.25 with Play More card (course #9903). • Fun Day (ages 5–12)—Thur, March 14, 7:30am– 6pm and Fri, March 15, 7:30am–6pm; sports, games, dance, arts & crafts; $26/day, $23.50 with Play More card (courses #9893 and 9894). • Intersession Camp (ages 5–12)—Mon, March 18–Fri, March 22, March 25–28, and April 1–5, 7:30am–6pm; $132/week, $118.75 with Play More card (courses #9895, 9896, and 9897). • Egg Hunt (age 12 & under)—Sat, March 23, 10:30–11am; meet the bunny and search for eggs by age group (baby–age 3, 4 & 5, and 9–12); free.

Í LYON PARK, 1309 Halley St, 919-560-4288

• Night Flight (ages 13–17)—Fridays 6–10pm; pickup basketball games; free (course #10016). • Jr Fire Marshal (ages 10–18)—Mon, April 1– Thur, April 4, 9am–4pm; learn about fire safety and careers in fire fighting; free (course #10022).

Í MORREENE ROAD RECREATION CENTER, 1100 Morreene Rd, 919-560-4405

• Community Campfire—Fri, April 5, 7–8pm; make s’mores around the campfire with friends; free.

Í WALLTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, 1300 E Club Blvd, 919-560-4296

• Healthy Cooking Workshop (age 18+)—Thur, March 14, 6–7pm; learn how to create tasty but healthy meals; $4, $3 with Play More card (course #9782). • Campus 2 Campus College Tours (ages 13–17) —Mon, April 1–Thur, March 4, 8:30am–5pm; tour college and universities in North Carolina; free (courses #9757, 9758, 9759, and 9760). • Job Readiness Program (ages 13–17)—April 1–5, 9am–2pm; learn how to dress for success, write resumés, and budgeting and money management; free (course #9752). • True Life: The College Experience (ages 13– 17)—Fri, April 5, 10am–2pm; middle and high school students can speak with college recruit- ers and watch performances from sororities, fraternities, model troupes, dance ensembles, and pep squads; free (course #9743).

Í WD HILL RECREATION CENTER, 1308 Fayetteville St, 919-560-4292

• Open Forum (all ages)—Wed, March 20, 6–7pm; share your ideas about programming and events at WD Hill (course #10011).



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Í Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd, 919-383-1686, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email address: [email protected]

• Eno Steam Station Hike—Saturday, March 16, 1pm; join the nearly one-mile hike and explore the ruins of the old Steam Power Plant at Pleas- ant Green. It’s free; call to register. • Early Spring Wildflowers—Saturday, March 23, 2pm; a ranger will lead a 1.5-mile hike. It’s free; call to register. • Birdwatching (age 12+)—March 23, 9am; explore the park and see how many species you can identify. It’s free; call to reserve your spot. • Geology Hike at Occoneechee Mountain— March 23, 2pm; learn about Occoneechee Moun- tain’s geologic wonders and explore the quarry with a real geologist. It’s free; call to register. • Heaths, Evergreen or Not?—Saturday, March 30, 1pm; look at the mountain laurels, rhododen- drons, and native azaleas while hiking around Occoneechee. It’s free; call to register.

Í Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, 280 State Park Rd, Apex, 919-362-0586, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email address: [email protected]:

• Welcome Back Spring Paddle—Sunday, March 10, 1–3pm; intermediate-level paddlers are invited to this canoe ride in Robeson Creek. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles will be provided (bring your own, if you prefer); expect to get a bit wet. Meet at the Robeson Creek Boat Ramp. It’s free; call to register. • Astronomy Viewing Session—Saturday, March 16, 8–10pm; take a celestial tour of the con- stellations at Ebenezer Beach with a Morehead Planetarium educator. It’s free. If the weather is “iffy,” call 919-962-1236 to see if the viewing session is still on. • Welcome Back Spring Paddle—Sunday, March

• Slide into Fitness (age 16+)—Tuesdays 6:15– 7:15pm; cardio-based line dance workout; $4, $3.50 with Play More card (course 10013). • HYPE (Hayti Youth for Progress and Enrich- ment) (boys ages 13–17)—Fridays 6–8pm; develop leadership and learn about the community; free (course #10007).

Í WEAVER STREET RECREATION CENTER, 3000 E Weaver St, 919-560-4294

• Open Rec (ages 6–17)—Mon–Thur 6–8pm; homework help, videogames, and billiards; free (course #9928). • Boys II Men (ages 13–18)—Wednesdays 6–7pm; sports, conversation, and field trips; free (course #9933). • Girl Talk (ages 13–18)—Thursdays 6–7pm; conversation, style, and fashion; free (course #9934). • Zumba (age 18+)—Saturdays 1–2pm; work out to Latin and international music; $4, $3.50 with Play More card (course #9889).

Í WEST POINT ON THE ENO, 5101 N Roxboro Rd, 919-560-4405 contact: Christopher Shepard, [email protected]

• Intersession Nature Exploration (ages 5–12)— Mon, March 25–Fri, March 29, 8am–1pm; nature- based arts & crafts and activities; $37.50/week, $33.75 with Play More card (courses #10220). • Starting a Backyard Chicken Coop (age 13+)— Sun, March 10, 1–3pm; learn how to choose from various chicken breeds, acquire a coop, and local laws; $6, $5 with Play More card (course #9662). • Hypnosis: Past History and Present uses (age 13+)—Sat, March 23, 10am–noon; learn about this powerful state of mind; $1, free with Play More card (course #9670). • Egg Hunt (age 12 & under)—Sat, March 23, 10:30–11am; meet the bunny and search for eggs by age group (baby–age 3, 4 & 5, and 9–12); free.

LET’S GO! LET’S GO! 17, 1–3pm; intermediate-level paddlers are invited to this canoe ride. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles will be provided (bring your own, if you prefer); expect to get a bit wet. Meet at the Ebenezer Church Boat Ramp. It’s free; call to register. • Welcome Back Spring Paddle—Saturday, March 23, 1–3pm; intermediate-level paddlers are invited to this canoe ride. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles will be provided (bring your own, if you prefer); expect to get a bit wet. Meet at the Fishing Access just south of Pea Ridge Rd. It’s free; call to register. • Bald Eagle Observation Deck— Sunday, March 24, 2pm; learn about eagles and waterfowl that live near the lake. Meet at the Eagle Observation Deck off of Martha’s Chapel Rd. It’s free; call to register.

Í Sarah P Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St, 919-684-3698, hr.duke.edu/dukegardens; garden- ing workshops are held in the Doris Duke Center; call 919-668-1707 or 1708 to reserve your spot:

• Starting from Scratch: Growing Vegetable Plants from Seed—Thursday, March 14, 6:30– 8:30pm; $23, $18 for Friends. • Plants of Distinction: Deer-Proof Plants— Tuesday, March 19, 2:30–4pm; $7, $5 for Friends. • In the Garden: Love that Lettuce—Sunday, March 24, 2–4pm; meet at the Burpee Learning Center in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden; $40, $30 for Friends. • Terraces and Perennial Gardens: Color and Plant Combinations— Thursday, April 4, 9–11am; look around and see which plants might do well in your garden; $7, $5 for Friends; call to register. • Walk on the Wild Side—April 4, 11am–noon; take a tour of the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants; $7, $5 for Friends.

Í William B umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, 919-571-4170,

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• Millin’ Around—Sunday, March 17, 10am; join a 2-mile roundtrip hike to the old mill along Crab- tree Creek. Be sure to wear hiking shoes or boots. Meet at Reedy Creek Shelter #1 off Hwy 40. It’s free; call to register. • Wildflowers—Tuesday, March 19, noon; take a two-mile hike and enjoy the wildflowers. Meet at Reedy Creek Parking Lot. It’s free; call to register. • Walk on the Wildside— Wednesday, March 27, 2pm; age 15+; this might be a difficult hike, so wear good hiking boots. Meet at Camp Crab- tree. It’s free; call to register.

Í Join the Sunday afternoon Spring Hikes through the Eno River Valley and see old homesites, mills, graveyards, Indian trading paths, and more. These 2-1/2-hour hikes are free; call 919-560-2726 to find out where to meet.

Í A Chicken Coop and Hen Habitat Design & Build Workshop will be held at 1412 N Mangum St on Saturday, March 16, 2–5pm. The cost is $35 (cash or check); email fincaminor@mindspring. com for more info.

Í Take a hike through West Point on the Eno City Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) and search for Animal Tracks on Saturday, March 16, 3–5pm. The fee is $1, free with Play More card; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard @durhamnc.gov for more info.

Í Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited to take a Spring Break Trip on Lake Michie by canoe and on foot on Monday, April 1, 8am–5:30pm. Meet at West Point on the Eno City Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). The fee is $12, $10.75 with Play More card; call 919-560-4405 for more info.

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Í A local research group, FHI 360, will be conduct- ing a series of focus groups and one-on-one interviews to take a look at how black men in Durham view and use health care. The agency is seeking participants for this study. To be eligible, each candidate should be a black man, age 25 to 64, and an English-speaker who’s born in the USA and currently living in Durham. Each participant will receive $40, plus a parking voucher if needed. Contact Emily Namey at 919-544-7040 x11206 or [email protected] for more info.

Í Free, confidential HIV tests are administered at the Lincoln Community Health Center (1301 Fay- etteville St) on Mondays, 5–7:30pm, in the Spe- cialty Clinic. They use OraQuick, an oral mouth swab, and results are available in 30 minutes. No appointment is necessary; send email to durham [email protected] for more info.

Í The next afternoon Chemotherapy Education Class will be held on Monday, March 4, 1–2pm, 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 919- 681-0691 or 919-613-6275 for more info. (Addi- tional classes will be held on March 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27, and April 1 and 3.)

Í The next Look Good, Feel Better session for female cancer survivors will be held on March 4, 5:30–7:30pm, in Durham Regional Hospital’s 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. It’s free; call 919-470-7168 to register.

Í Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited to take a Spring Break Trip in Hike Hill Forest on Tuesday, April 2, 8am–5:30pm. Meet at West Point on the Eno City Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). The fee is $ 12, $10.75 with Play More card; call 919-560-4405 for more info.

Í Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited to take a Spring Break Trip on the upper Flat River by canoe on Wednesday, April 3, 8am–5:30pm. Meet at West Point on the Eno City Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). The fee is $23, $20.75 with Play More card; call 919-560-4405 for more info.

Í Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited to take a Spring Break Trip Down the Eno River by canoe on Thursday, April 4, 8:30am–5:30pm. Meet at West Point on the Eno City Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). The fee is $23, $20.75 with Play More card; call 919-560-4405 for more info.

Í Enjoy s’mores with friends at Durham Parks and Recreation’s next Community Campfire at Morreene Road Park (1100 Morreene Rd) on Fri- day, April 5, 7–8pm. It’s free!

Í The Morehead Planetarium sponsors free Sky- watcher Sessions (you can call 919-962-1236 for directions and day-of if weather conditions cause you to wonder if the session will be can- celled):

• Little River Regional Park—Friday, March 15, 8–10pm

• Jordan Lake’s Ebenezer Church Recreation Area—Saturday, March 16, 8–10pm; see the Moon and Jupiter.

LET’S GO! LET’S GO!Í The next Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Can- cer Support Group Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2–3:30pm, 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 [email protected] for more info. (Additional meetings will be held on March 19 and April 2.)

Í The next Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Support Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 3–4:30pm, 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 [email protected] for more info. (Another meeting will be held on March 27.)

Í The next Cancer Caregiver Support Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 4–5:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport @duke.edu for more info. (Additional meetings will be held March 20 and April 3.)

Í A free Mind-Body Approaches to Coping with Cancer workshop will be given on Thursday, March 7, 3–4:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Cen- ter (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 for more info. (Addi- tional workshops will be given on March 21 and April 4.)

Í The next morning Chemotherapy Education Class will be held on Friday, March 8, 9–10am, 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 919-681-0691 or 919-613-6275 for more info. (Additional classes will be held on March 8, 15, 22, and April 1.)

Í The Healthy Arts Network presents Write for You, where patients learn how to express themselves in their journals as a way to promote healing. The next session will be held on March 8, 11–11:45am, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01). Call 919-684-6124 for more info.

Í The next Stroke Support Group meeting will be held on Monday, March 11, 1–2:30pm, in Durham Regional Hospital’s Private Dining Room C (3643 N Roxboro Rd). Family members and caregivers are welcome; call 919 403-4374 for more info.

Í The next Genitourinary Cancers Support Group Meeting will be held on March 11, 2–3:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Fam- ily members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to [email protected] for more info.

Í The next Speech and Communication Group for Parkinson’s Disease meeting will be held on March 11, 3–4pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn speech strategies and practice communication skills. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. It’s free; call 919-416- DUKE to register.

Í Get some tips on coping with ADHD and advocating for your child’s school issues by attending a seminar, ADHD: Success Strategies for Family, Friendships, and School, at the



Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd) on March 11, 6:30–8pm. It’s free; call 919-416-DUKE to register.

Í 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 8:30am on Tuesday, March 12 for the free monthly breakfast and free CPR training session before starting your morning walk. Call 919-286-4400 for more info.

Í Cancer patients are invited to join the Art Ther- apy Group, which will meet on March 12, 2–4pm. Call 919-684-4497 to sign up and to find out where the meeting will be held. (Another meeting will be held on March 26.)

Í Learn how to do Tai Chi, where flowing move- ments are accompanied by deep breathing. The next session will be held on Thursday, March 14, 3–3:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), in the Quiet Room on Level 0. Call 919-681-2928 or send email to [email protected] for more info. (Another session will be held on March 28.)

Í The next Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Mye- loma Support Group Meeting will be held on Monday, March 18, 11am–12:30pm, 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 [email protected] for more info. (Another meeting will be held on April 1.)

Í The Healthy Eyes Seminar Series will focus on Glaucoma: An Introduction to the Disease on Tuesday, March 19, 10–11am at the Duke Eye Center (2351 Erwin Rd). Call 888 ASK-DUKE for more info.

LET’S GO!Í The next Thoracic Oncology Support Group Meeting (for people dealing with lung cancer, head and neck cancers, or sarcoma) will be held on March 19, noon–1pm, 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 cancer [email protected] for more info. (Additional meetings will be held on March 26 and April 2.)

Í Lions’ Club Eye Screenings will be performed by Duke doctors in the Eye Center of the Kroger at 1802 North Pointe Dr on Wednesday, March 20, 2–6pm. Drop in for a free vision screening and glaucoma test.

Í The next Prostate Cancer Support Group Meet- ing will be held on Monday, March 25, 4–6pm, 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 [email protected] for more info.

Í An Alzheimer’s Patient/Caregiver Sup- port Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 10:30am–noon, at Grey Stone Baptist Church (2601 Hillsborough Rd). Contact Lisa Gwyther at 919-660-7510 or [email protected] for more info.

Í Start your walking routine by joining Heels in Motion, the mall-walkers at Streets at South- point Mall (6910 Fayetteville Rd). The Streets at Southpoint opens for Heels in Motion members Monday–Saturday at 7am (and closes at 9pm) and Sunday at 10am (closes at 7pm). Stop in at the Food Court on Wednesday, March 27, 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

LET’S GO! notebook on the desk where you can keep track of your mileage every day.

Í The next Daughters Concerned for Aging Relatives Support Group meeting will be held on March 27, noon–1pm, in the Duke Clinic Bldg (formerly Duke Hospital South (in Room 3512 in the Blue Zone, 3rd floor). You can park in Parking Deck I on Trent Dr; call Bobbi G Matchar at 919- 660-7510 for more info.

Í Learn how to achieve serenity for healing at the Guided Relaxation Workshop on March 27, 12:30–1pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), in the Quiet Room on Level 0. Call 919-681-2928 or send email to [email protected] for more info.

Í The topic of the next DukeWell Series seminar will be The Power of Meditation on Thursday, March 28, 5:30–7pm, at Duke Integrative Medi- cine on the Duke Center for Living Campus (3475 Erwin Rd). Learn about mindfulness, which is a concept focused on present-moment centered awareness. It’s free; call 888 ASK-DUKE for more info.

Í The next Mood Disorders Support and Educa- tion Group will meet on March 28, 6–7pm, at Duke Faculty Practice (2200 W Main St, 3rd floor conference room, suite 340). Call 888 ASK-DUKE for more info.

Í An Alzheimer’s Patient/Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held on March 28, 6:30pm, in the Duke Clinic Bldg (formerly Duke Hospital South), 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 919-660-7510 for more info.

Í The topic of the next Cancer Pro Bono Legal Pro- gram seminar series will be Know Your Rights: Employment on Friday, March 29, noon–1pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), in the 0 Level conference room.

MUSEUMS • GALLERIES • eXHiBits

Í Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401 B1 Foster St, 919-949-4847, http://bullcityarts.org:

If I Had Wings … an installation by environmental artist Bryant Holsenbeck will open Friday, March 15 and will be on display through May 25. Holsen- beck has been fascinated by the various types of birds that go unnoticed by busy people in the city. He has also noticed that we humans are leaving behind more and more “stuff” (some call it “trash.”) The artist fashions birds out of what we leave behind and seems to be creating his own urban species.

Í The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W Parrish St, www.thecarrack.org Hours: Tuesday–Friday noon–6pm, Saturdays 2–5pm; free admission:

Ternary: 3 Durham Abstract Painters, featuring the warm, bold colors of Joe McDonough, Ross Ford, and Ryan McKellar, will be on display from March 12 through 23.

After Frames: MFA Thesis Exhibition of Joel Wanek and Peter Lisignoli will run from March 25 through April 6. The opening reception and thesis show will take place on Friday, March 29; the MicroCinema, will show the artists’ street photography on March 30; and there will be another MicroCinema and a Late Night Screening on Friday, April 5.


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Durham/Triangle/Triad–area authors: Send us your latest book and information if you want to be featured in the Skywriter.

UNC–Chapel Hill history professor Williams uses slave narratives, letters, and public records to tell the tragic stories of families separated and sold during slavery in the United States. After emancipation, families set out in search of each other, and amazingly some families were able to reunite with the help of messages/pleas in church bulletins and letters that often went from hand to hand.

Audio CD version available; Nook version available at B&N.

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Heather Andrea Williams / “Help Me to Find My People:

The African American Search for Family Lost in Slavery”

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Dr Wiggins, who’s the head of North Carolina Central University’s Jazz Department, somehow found the time to release this delightful 2-CD set. He plays tenor and flutes with Baron Tymas (guitar), Jon Metzger (vibes and marimba), Cyrus Chestnut and Ed Paolantonio (piano), Alvester Garnett and Thomas Taylor (drums), Herman Burney (bass), and Mavis “Swan” Poole (vocals). A Wiggins original, “Shepard’s Song” is a beautiful tribute to the founder of NCCU; new chords were added to “People Make the World Go Round,” and they swung the heck out of “Killer Joe” and “Red Top.” Great playing and a total delight from start to finish.

Ira Wiggins / “When Freedom Swings”

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Í Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W Pettigrew St, 919-660-3663, http://cds.aas.duke.edu Gallery Hours: Monday–Thursday 9am–7pm, Fridays 9am–5pm, Saturdays 11am–4pm, and Sundays 1–5pm; free admission:

“One Place: Paul Kwilecki and Four Decades of Photographs from Decatur County, Georgia” opens Monday, March 18. Kwilecki’s folks owned the hardware store in Bainbridge, Georgia, and he started taking pictures of life in his town and the surrounding county. The importance of his well- composed, black-and-white photos grew as he continued through the years, and his former stomp- ing grounds can now consider themselves well documented.

The Ethics Film Series presents Brother Number One on March 18, 7–9:30pm, in the Bryan Center Griffith Film Theater. Thirty years ago, New Zea- lander Rob Hamill’s brother was killed by the Khmer Rouge. In this documentary, Hamill retraces his brother’s last days, talks to survivors of the Khmer Rouge, and stands as a witness at the Cambodia War Crimes Tribunal.

Í Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, http://durhamarts.org Gallery Hours: Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm and Sundays 1–6pm; free admission:

Two exhibits, The Geometry of Hope, featuring the angular work of Jeanne Heifetz (in the Allenton Gallery), and Resolving the Disquiet, featuring the work of Jan-Ru Wan, Jody Cassell, Megan Bostic, and Samantha Pell (in the Semans Gallery) will open March 15.

Í Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave, 919-220-5429, www.ncmls.org Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm and

Sundays noon–5pm; admission: $14 for adults; $11 for seniors (age 65+) and active military (with proper ID); $10 for kids ages 3 to 12; and free for kids age 2 and under. Nonschool group rate is $8 each for 10 or more. Wednesday is free day after 1pm (individuals only; ID required):

soundSpace is back! This fun, interactive exhibit translates movement into sound—overhead video cameras pick up movement on the floor and cause buzzes, beeps, and bird calls to sound. Create your own “tone poems” or simply run around and enjoy the noise.

See how seatbelts and booster seats save lives by watching crash test videos in slow motion in the Investigate Health! exhibit. See the effect of a car crash on a crash dummy in a simulated car interior Tuesday through Saturday between 11:30am and 2:30 pm.

Í North Carolina Central university Art Museum, Lawson St just east of Fayetteville St, 919-530-6211, www.nccu.edu/artmuseum Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9am–5pm and Sundays 2–5pm; free admission:

“Durham’s Finest,” the annual art display by students of the Durham Public Schools, will be on display through Sunday, February 10.

Í Outsiders Art & Collectibles, 718-C Iredell St, 919-451-3231, www.outsiders-art.com:

A fun exhibit, One Bad Cat: The Work of Reverend Albert Wagner, will be on display through Satur- day, March 16.

Karl Mullen, an emerging outsider (self-taught) artist, will have his works on display from Thursday, March 21 through Friday, April 12

Í Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St, 919-687-0250, http://throughthislens.com

LET’S GO! Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10:30am–5:30pm, Saturdays 10:30am–4pm; free admission:

The ethereal photographs of Catharine Carter are on display as the More Dreams exhibit through March 20. An Artist’s Talk will be held on Sunday, March 17, 3pm.

Opening date for the exhibition of the winner of the first annual Will Grossman Memorial Photo Competition will be Saturday, March 23, 6–8pm, and selected photos will be on display through May 4. Í ”Nowhere People,” a photography exhibit by Greg Constantine, explores the impact of state- lessness on society and the people who are blocked from participating in it. Nowhere People will be on display at the Kenan Institute for Ethics in the West Duke Building (on Science Dr) through Sunday, March 31. Call 919-660-3033 for more info.

THEATER • FILM • DANCE • RADIO • TELEVISION

Í WNCu/90.7fm, North Carolina Central University; listen online at wncu.org:

Be sure to listen to Radio Skywriter on Sun- days, 6:30–7pm). Durham Skywriter publisher Pat Murray and her guests talk about community issues and let you know what’s happening in the Bull City (and beyond). Don’t forget your pen and paper—we might have just the information you need! If you miss the broadcast, you can go to wncu.org the Tuesday following the air date for at least a week and listen to the podcast—or, type “Radio Skywriter” or “WNCU” in the search field of iTunes to listen to or download our three most recent shows.

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