Durham Skywriter September 2013

September 2013
durham, ncs online community paper

vol 11, no 10
Nazeeh Abdul-Hakeem, from Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman (which has a masjid on Fayetteville St and a school in Parkwood), addresses the crowd at the grand opening of the Durham Muslim Cemetery
(photo by patricia A murray)
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Meals on Wheels of Durham

patricia A murray
What started out as a meal-delivery service to homebound seniors in postWorld War II England became a phenomenon that helps feed elderly citizens in several countries around the world. Meals on Wheels programs can be found in all 50 states, and the local program that serves Durham County has been in operation since the 1970s. Staff and volunteers have had to make do as they continuously adapted to various types of working spaces as they moved from building to building. But within the past few years, Meals on Wheels of Durham was able to acquire a nice building with lots of parking just off Holloway St. After going through a couple of phases of redesign and construction, the building has been customized just to their liking and now has a colorful, welcoming entrance. I spoke with Gale Singer Adland, whos in her second year as executive director for Meals on Wheels of Durham. Approximately 340 people, called clients, look forward to having meals delivered to them five days a week. They are homebound adults, mostly seniors, and most either cant afford to or are physically unable to shop for and prepare their own meals. Some clients are adults with disabilities. And many clients have become isolated and even forgotten by their neighbors because cant get out to socialize and remind everyone that theyre still alive. Our local Meals on Wheels doesnt prepare the food; Food Runners, which is a Wake Countybased nonprofit, is in charge of delivering meals for seniors around central North Carolina. A typical
meal consists of proteinchicken, chili, spaghetti, fish or barbecue riblets; fresh fruit; a carton of 2% milk; one or two vegetables; bread and sometimes a salad. Each meal provides 1/3 of the calories that a senior needs each day, and because variety is important, no same protein or fruit is delivered twice in a row. Others have jumped in to help Herald-Sun newspapers are dropped off every morning so that each client can keep up with and still feel a part of the community. And Falconbridge Animal Hospital donated bags upon bags of dog and cat food, which the drivers deliver periodically. Ms Adland explained that many clients had been sharing their meals with their little companions and that they are very appreciative. Meals on Wheels employs a few people who work in the office on Ross St, but theres no way they can get the food thats dropped of by Food Runners to more than 300 clients themselves. Thats where the volunteers come in. Some volunteers arrive early (between 8 and 9am) so that they can help unload the Food Runners truck and sort out the meals. By law, the prepared food has to meet certain temperature guidelines. The volunteers work quickly so that the hot food stays hot and the cold food stays cold. The volunteer drivers start arriving at 10:30am. First, they pick up the route sheets that are created by volunteer coordinator Laura Todd. Ms Todd has to keep track of each clients schedulesome clients do have doctors
appointments and other activities that cause them to be away from home in the middle of the day. The drivers arent allowed to leave meals on the porch just because someone doesnt answer the doorbell, so careful coordination is important. Some volunteer drivers work alone and those who work with partners spouses, grandchildren, or friends concentrate on the driving while the partner gets out and makes the deliveries. Each driver gets two thermal bags: the red bags hold the hot foods. The red bags can provide heat after being plugged into the lighter outlet. The blue bags hold the cold foods and are lined with frozen packs to maintain the temperature. Some meals are delivered frozen. If the client gets dialysis, he or she can have a box of five frozen, microwaveavble meals delivered once a week. And some clients receive bag lunches with their Friday meals. These bag lunches are enjoyed by those who dont get any help from family members or neighbors over the weekend. For the most part, the clients dont have to pay for their meals. Meals on Wheels has a contract with Durham County Social Services (DSS), which provides the funding for their clients meals. Medicaid is able to fund a limited number of clients through CAP (Community Alternatives Program). Other clients have their meals paid for by out-of-town relatives who appreciate the fact that not only are their lovedones are getting food every day, but also
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Meals on Wheels of Durham

that someone is looking in on them as well. These relatives pay $5 per meal or whatever they can afford; Meals on Wheels can accept SNAP when cash isnt available. Meals on Wheels of Durham also raises money to pay for the rest of the meals. They want to make sure that everyone who needs services can get them. Ms Adland says that everyone involved with Meals on Wheels is passionate about the work. Theres a great sense of fulfillment a person gets when helping others in need. The current crop of 150 volunteers come from all walks of life. Some of the senior volunteers get assigned through The Volunteer Center and RSVP, and high school and college students also lend a hand. Younger volunteers often help the older ones by carrying the thermal bags to their cars. They also ride with older drivers or drivers with disabilities and take the meals in to the clients. Some volunteers go in five days a week, others one week per month, and even others volunteer as a group. The group takes over a route (or two) and the members take turns delivering the meals. In fact, DSS social workers have their own route: the County has agreed to have one or two employees volunteer during their lunch hour. Church groups can adopt routes in the neighborhoods where their congregations live. Many of the clients are living alone and suffering from loneliness. They look forward to the visits from the volunteer drivers and sometimes try to get them to stay and talk. Often the volunteers are the only people they see all day. Volunteer driver Connie Cheatham says that she times her deliveries in a way that allows her to spend a little extra time with some clients on one day and then others on the next. Meals on Wheels can always use more volunteers. If youre interested and can spare a few hours per week or month, contact volunteer coordinator Laura Todd at 919-667-9424
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or laura@mowdurham.org. You can also call the volunteer hotline at 919-6679426. Call 919-667-9424 if you or a neighbor or relative needs to be added to Meals on Wheels client list. And if you know someone who might have a tough time buying or preparing meals after being discharged from the hospital, let them know that they can have meals delivered to them for two weeks free of charge. Meals on Wheels of Durham is located at 2522 Ross Rd. Visit the website and learn more at www.mowdurham.org.
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Water has played a significant role in my life this past month. First off, Im sitting here typing with my left leg elevated and dripping water from an ice pack thats balanced on my knee. I took a nasty fall while walking on S Alston Avejust four days into my morning walking regimen. I decided that, after caring for my aunt and ignoring my previous lifestyle of bikeriding and walking almost everywhere (when still living in Chicago), I needed to get my body up and moving again. I feel ridiculous, not being able to walk after telling almost everybody I know that Im getting my health back on track. I know that this could have happened to anyone, so Im not going to beat myself up. But its almost funny. I find myself thinking: See, thats what happens when you move to a town where you have to drive everywhere. Have I actually forgotten how to walk? The month started with water dripping from the underside of my 1992 Mazda van. My mechanic has already replaced a couple of hose sections as leaks are discovered. Im starting to think that the hoses are so old that leaks will continue springing until theyre all replaced. Still working on that. And a bit more than a week ago, I was deejaying in Durham Central Park during the Food Truck Rodeo. It was a blast, as usual, but I paid dearly for my blas attitude toward the weather. I saw that the sun was out and didnt bother to check the weather report. So what happened? You guessed itI got rained on and my computer got wet. My trackpad shorted out and I lost a week of work. This months Skywriter is late, but Im still proud to present it to you. Whew. Have a great monthand stay dry whatever you do. :) patricia A murray (durhamskywriter@yahoo.com, 919-809-9682)
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from the American Red CrossCentral North Carolina Chapter, 4737 University Dr, Durham, 919-489-6541, cncredcross.org: Be prepared for emergencies by taking classes offered by the American Red Cross. You can visit the website for class descriptions: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Tuesday, Sept 17, 9am4pm; or Friday, Sept 20, 9amnoon; or Saturday, Sept 28, 9am 12:30pm; $85. Adult CPR/AEDFriday, Sept 20, 911am; or Saturday, Sept 28, 911am; or Monday, Oct 7, 9amnoon; $55. Adult First Aid/CPR/AEDFriday, Sept 20, 911am; or Saturday, Sept 28, 9noon; or Monday, Oct 7, 9am2:30pm; $70. Babysitters TrainingSaturday, Sept 21, 9am4pm; or Saturday, Oct 5, 9am4pm; $85. CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care ProvidersThursday, Sept 26, 69pm; $110. Pediatric CPR/AEDTuesday, Sept 17, 9am 12:30pm; $55.
from the Common Ground Alliance, call811.com:
Every day, people accidentally hit underground utility lines when digging holes for outdoor projects includ ing installing mailboxes, planting trees and shrubs, building decks, and digging ponds. You can disrupt your and your neighbors service, and you might be responsible for paying fines and repair costs. All you have to do to avoid this happening to you is to call 811 before digging in your front, side, or back yard. You can call 811 on weekdays between 7am and 7pm. Tell the operator what type of project youre working on and where youre planning to dig. Your local utilities will be notified, and then theyll send a locator to mark the location of your underground lines, pipes, and cables, so that you can avoid those areas when starting your project. This service is free of charge. (You can ask for emergency locates between 7:01pm and 6:59am and on weekends.)
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2811 Hillsborough Rd, communecos.org: Check out these sustainability/green-living work shops. Theres usually a small, nominal fee: EcoHouse: An Experiment in Sustainable Urban LivingFriday, September 13, 68pm. Terrarium Building WorkshopSaturday, September 14, 24pm. Re-imagining Our Power: How to Analyze and Understand Power and Use It Wisely Friday, September 20, 68pm. Recyclique, CommunEcos retail store, carries crafts made from recycled and rethought materials, books, and knick-knacks. Hours are Fridays noon6pm and Saturdays 10am5pm.
from the City of DurhamNeighborhood Improvement Services, 807 E Main St, Suite 2-300, Contact: Lynwood Best, 919-560-1647 x34254: Landlords, property managers, resident managers, and anyone else involved in rental-property management are invited to attend the Citys Landlord Training Workshop on Thursday, September 19, 8am5pm. Learn about City code enforcement, the Proactive Rental Inspection Ordinance (PRIP), the new Prop erty Management Entrepreneurs Program Plan (PMEP), learn how to manage properties effectively, screen applicants and how to successfully deal with illegal activities that could jeopardize your other tenants and your property. Call to register; theres a $10 fee for materials.
from the Durham JobLink Career Center, Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd, space #848, 919-354-2748, contact: Kenneth Motley:
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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 youre in danger of being evicted or losing your home. Help is available every Tuesday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. A case manager can work with you and keep your family afloat while you regain your footing. To see if youre eligible for this free service, call Frank Bryant II, a homelessness prevention social worker, at 560-8655. Heres what youll need: a copy of your lease, eviction notice/letter from landlord stating the past-due status, proof of income (pay stub or letter), from employer or agency (SSA Work First, ESC, etc) stating the pay rate, a copy of the ID card and social security card for everyone who lives in the home/ apartment, or utility notice. If youre declared eligible, youll get some financial assistance. starting their own businesses. Check the website for additional classes and workshop series: Using Customer Service to Differentiate Your BusinessWednesday, September 18, 11:30am1:30pm, Orange County Campus (525 College Park Rd, in Hillsborough). Business Organization and Recordkeeping Monday, September 16, 69pm, South Bank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor). The Most Important Legal Questions Facing Startup BusinessesThursday, September 19, 68:30pm, South Bank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor). Thinking of Starting a Business? Monday, September 23, 68:30pm, South Bank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor). Thinking of Starting a Nonprofit?Tuesday, September 24, 68:30pm, Orange County Campus (525 College Park Rd, in Hillsbo rough). Next Level Growth SalesWednesday, October 2, 11:30am1:30pm, South Bank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); be sure to take your lunch. How to Build an Online Marketing Strategy That WorksMonday, October 7, 69pm, South Bank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor). Is E-commerce Right for You?Wednesday, October 9, 11:30am1:30pm, South Bank Bldg (400 W Main St, 3rd floor); be sure to take your lunch. Attention, nonprofit organizations and government agencies: Send us information on your programs and ini tiatives for inclusion in the next issue of the Durham Skywriter. These are free listings.
From 3 to 5pm every Tuesday, military veterans can get help building their rsums, getting job refer rals, conducting job searches. Case management and needs assessments are also available, if needed. These services are free. Nowadays, employers check the credit ratings of their prospective employees. Work on improving yours by attending a free debt-management and credit counseling workshop on Thursday, September 19, 9:3011am. Ex-offenders can get help with job searches, rsum preparation, networking, and encouragement from motivational speakers at a free workshop on Wednes day, October 9, 57pm.
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4-H Clubs
4-H Clubs have been around for years and years. Many people remember 4-H-Club kids competing for ribbons at the State Fair with their cow,s bulls, horses, etc. But 4-H Clubs have expanded and now serve both city and rural kids. 4-H is all about having fun while learning new things. Durham County has several 4-H Clubs, and they meet at the NC County Extension Office (721 Foster St). If any of these clubs sound interesting to you, ask your folks if you can jointheyre always looking for new members! (You can even start your own club if you want.) 4-H Rabbit Club (ages 518) Durham County Meat Goat 4-H Club (ages 918) Durham County Envirothon 4-H Club (grades 512) Turning Kids Around 4-H Afterschool Club (ages 510) DOVE Bicycle 4-H Club (ages 1114) Grove Park 4-H Club (ages 818) 4-H Computer Workshop (ages 1218). Have your folks contact Carlos Moses at 919-560-8295 or carlos_ moses@ncsu.edu.
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Naomi: Wow, I heard that the new dress code at your school is the most strict in history. Amber: You heard right. In fact, our dress code is so strict, three teachers had to stay for detention after school today. Teacher: Sarah, if you had 10 dollars and asked your mom for 10, how many would you have? Sarah: I would have 10 dollars, and she might tell me to give her those! Say this tongue twister three times fast: Six crisp snacks.
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Make your own tic-tac-toe board by starting with a nice-sized floor tile. It can be a square tile thats 6 inches x 6 inches or any size you can get. If you have an extra one lying around the house, then maybe you can buy one from a home-improvement store like Lowes or Home Depot for 1 or 2 dollars. What you want to do is to make nine equal squares, and the best way to do that is with two vertical and two horizontal lines with magic markers or puffy fabric pens. Then, use bottle caps, rocks, or other small objects for game pieces and youre set to go!
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Fill My Backpack 5k
North Carolina Central Universitys School of Education invites the community to come out for the Fill My Backpack 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, September 28. Moneys are being raised to support the Inter-Faith Food Shuttles Backpack Buddies program. (Some kids rely on school breakfasts and lunches because their parents neglect to or are unable to provide food for them. These same kids go hungry over the weekend. If teachers or other caring adults sign them up for the Backpack Buddies program, they receive a backpack with kid-friendly, nutritious food that should keep them going on Saturdays and Sundays.) The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle operates its Backpack Buddies program in seven counties, incuding 470 students in Durham County. If youd like to participate in the 5k run/walk, you can join or form a team and register at sportoften.com. Theres a $30 fee up to the day of the event, and you can pay online. If you pay when you arrive on September 28, the fee will be $30. Thos who register by September 18, will receive a souvenir drawstring backpack. The 5k run/walk will start at 9am on NCCUs campus, and the participants will be cheered on en route by school groups from Durham Public Schools and North Carolina Central University. Prizes will be awarded to whoever has the bestdecorated backpack (decorate your own backpack and wear it during the run/walk), the team with the most members, the best dressed team, the top overall male and female, and for those who choose to racethe top male and females in each age group (ages 12 and under, 1315, 1619, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, and 60+). Sponsors of the Fill My Backpack 5k Run/Walk include iTEACH, Pepsi, S2C, the NCCU Campus Police, Durham County Sheriff, Michael Jordan Nissan, Omega Sports, and Dream Studios. For more info, contact Dr Cheresa Clemons at 919-530-7842 or cclemons@nccu.edu.
A talk on Black Boys as Social Capital

James Earl Davis, PhD, interim dean of the College of Education at Temple University (Philadelphia PA), will start off the Excellence in Education Speakers series, which is sponsored every year by North Carolina Central Universitys School of Education. Dr Daviss topic will be AfricanAmerican Boys as Social Capital, and his talk will be given on Friday, September 12, 10am, in the auditorium of NCCUs HM Michaux Jr School of Education Building (700 Cecil St). The Excellence on Education Speakers series is designed to encourage students, NCCU faculty, partners, and other educators to think about and discuss issues of education and learning. For more info, contact Edith Thorpe, Department of Education development officer, at 919530-6689 or ethorpe@nccu.edu.
Mosquitoes
Weve had a pretty wet growing season, and that, coupled with a mild winter, means that many of us have a serious mosquito problem. Mosquitoes can breed and hatch just about anywhere theres undisturbed waterincluding birdbaths, ponds, rain barrels, and old tires. The folks at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension suggest that we do the following: Get rid of old containers and tires that are sitting around collecting water. Barrels and containers that are used to collect rainwater for watering gardens are great, but if theyre left uncovered, they can become major mosquito breeding grounds. Drape mosquito netting or screening across the top and hold it in place with bungee cords or string.
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Master gardeners, who volunteer in the NC Cooperative Extension/Durham County office, can answer just about any gardening- and lawn-related question you can throw at them on weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Theyre also at the Durham Farmers Market on some Saturdays. Call 919-560-0025. Be sure to ask them about problems your plants have developed due to the excessive rains. Theyll be able to research the problem and give you the answer over the phone or by mail or email. You can also pick up helpful brochures and NC State fact sheets from the master gardeners office. Be sure to give them a call before stopping in.
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Use mosquito dunks in your decorative ponds and pools. They wont kill your fish or harm vegetation (some contain the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis). If your outdoor potted plants have saucers underneath to catch excess water, pour out this excess water. Dont let it sit and encourage mosquito breeding. Dont let the water in your bird baths sit too long undisturbed. Replace the water at least twice a week. Make sure that everything thats stored in the yard boats, canoes, kayaks, etcarent collecting rainwater. If you cover your boats or lawnmowers with tarps, make sure that you get rid of the water that collects in the depressions. Keep an eye or your rain gutters. Remove all leaves and other debris that can keep rainwater from draining. See if you can correct drainage problems in your yard that collect rainwater and fill holes in your yard (from the removal of trees and bushes) with soil to keep them from becoming mosquito breeding sites. By the way, bug zappers dont offer much helpin fact they kill more good bugs than bad ones.
The abundant rains we had earlier this summer really frustrated many gardeners. My neighbors okra plants drowned. He pulled them up and planted new ones. They didnt do much better, and he gave up, at least for this year. The weathers not so harsh now, and nows a good time to plant fall crops such as greens (collards, turnip, and mustard), broccoli, kale, cabbage, and cauliflower. Be sure to add fertilizer to the soil. If youre planting your fall crops in the same space you had spring/summer plants earlier this year, youll need to replenish the soil with more nutrients. Insects might start out giving you problems, but as the weather cools, so should the threat of ravenous insects. Call 919-560-0025 and ask the NC County Extension Master Gardeners for advice.
Farm tour!
Spend the weekend of September 21 and 22 (15pm) visiting local farms during the 8th annual Eastern Triangle Farm Tour. Twenty-seven farms are participating, and a couple of workshops are included: Raising Chickens in Your Backyard at SEEDS (Gilbert and Elizabeth Sts, in Durham) on September 21, 1:15pm; and Urban Composting at Raleigh City Farm (800 N Blount St, in Raleigh) on September 22, 1:15pm. Tickets are $25 per vehicle (or cycling group) for both days; buy yours online at carolinafarmstewards.org/buy-your-ticketsfor-the-eastern-triangle-farm-tour/.
Surfing the Internet is fun, but it can cause you to lose track of time. So, in the interest of science and in saving you precious time, I thought Id tell you about some fun sites Ive encountered while searching for interesting things to write about. Youre welcome.
hiddendvdeastereggs.com
On this website you can find out what Easter eggs are hidden in your DVDs and Blu-Ray discs. Easter eggs can be hidden scenes, in-jokes, secret messages. Even though most DVDs dont contain them, its still fun to check out the ones that do. You can type in the name of one of your movie DVDs or game discs and find out what secrets you can unlockor you can just go down the list and see which discs in your collection are holding secrets. Heres an example, if you insert the Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets DVD into your computer, you can go through certain clicks and uncover a deleted scene. Heres another: The homages, game references, and in-jokes found in the Wreck-It Ralph Blu-Ray disc version are explained if you press pause.
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hiphopgrams.com
This superfun website helps you send special greetings to family members, friends, and coworkers free of charge. You can even personalize the hiphop messages by choosing the name of the recipient from a pulldown menu (they have a wide choice, including Spanish and Muslim names). Available categories include Happy Anniversary, Congratulations, Best Friends, Break Up, Flirt, Sorry, Birthday, Get Well, Thank You, Holiday (various), Wedding, Mad, and Sympathy. The beats are tight and the messages are delivered with an authentic sound.
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This fun game tests your ear for accents. People from around the world make statements, read poetry, etc, and your job is to listen and guess which city or country theyre from. Can you tell an Austrian accent from a French one? Or a Korean accent from a Japanese one? Can you listen to a speaker from the USA and tell which state he or she is from? If you feel that you have an interesting accent, youre invited to make a video of yourself reading a few lines of a poem (they provide the poems). Maybe you can befuddle the people playing this game in the future!
You have a wide choice of games to choose from on this website Sports: Soccer Stars, Upipe, Basketball Jam, Xtreme Skater, Table Top Cricket, Quick Fire Pool 8Ball, and more; Action: Commando R, Pengu Attack, Siege Knight, 60s Burger Run, Robot War, Slime Lab 2, and more; and Puzzles: Anagram, Bubble Trouble, Bloxorz, Flip and Go, Light Temple, and more. There are literally dozens of free games to choose from. Careful! These games can be addictive.
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Durham Congregations in Actions next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 11:45am1pm, at Shepherds House United Methodist Church (107 N Driver St); $6 pays for the lunch. The topic to be discussed is: Addressing Domestic Violence in Our Congregations. To learn more about the 62-congregation-member DCiA, visit the website at dcia.org.
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. Its free; contact Marcia Owen at 919-358-1113 or nonviolentdurham @gmail.com for more information.
A coalition of organizations End Poverty Durham, Durham Congregations in Action, East Durham Childrens Initiative, Healthy Families Durham, and the Durham Economic Resource Centerhas formed REAL (Relationships Equipping Allies & Leaders) Durham. The goal is to form helpful relationships across race and class lines to give assistance to families as they make the challenging move from poverty to self-sufficiency.
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Local muslims dont have to travel 30 and 40 miles to bury their lovedones anymore. The Durham Muslim Cemetery, which is within a walking distance (southwest) of Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman, is now open. The entrance, a black, elegant metal gate on White Oak St, is flanked by trees and plantings that will eventually mature and help the cemetery melt more into the background. The Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman Funeral Home is located at the masjid (3034 Fayetteville St). For information on services, contact Nazeeh Abdul-Hakeem at 919-564-5410 or nabdulhakeem@nc.rr.com.
The Guiding Coalition will meet on Thursday, September 19, 5:30 7pm, at Shepherds House United Methodist Church (107 N Driver St), and everyone whos interested to learn about this program is invited to attend. There are several ways to get involved as a volunteer. For more information, contact Nicole Zechella at 919-806-9993 or nicole. realdurham@gmail.com, or Camryn Smith at 910-978-8018 or realdurham@gmail.com. REAL Durham uses the National Circles Campaign model; visit circlescampaign.org.
The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durhams next Community Luncheon Roundtable will be held on Thursday, September 26, noon1pm, in the fellowship hall of Shepherds House United Methodist Church (107 N Driver St, corner of Driver and Main, back entrance). Join concerned neighbors and friends and discuss how to
Members of Judea Reform Congregation (1937 W Cornwallis Rd) make Casseroles for Community Kitchens at least one Sunday each month. Some work together in the Judea Reform kitchen, and others prefer to bake casseroles at home and deliver them during office hours. Everyone follows the same recipe, which can be found at www.judeareform.org/tikkun-olam/ social-action-at-jrc-heals-the-world/206-judea-reform/events/ jrctikkunolam/452-tuna-noodle-casserole-for-shelters. For more information, call 919-489-7062.
Send information about your place of worships outreach activities, programs, and special events to durhamskywriter@yahoo. com. These are free listings.
LEGAL EASE
USAs 40-year War on Drugs
A few results of the War on Drugs are 45 million+ arrests, the position of the worlds #1 jailer, and destroyed and suffering low-wealth communities. Drugs are still just as easily attainable as ever. Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki spent time in more than 20 states while putting together a documentary, The House I Live In, which collected dozens of heart-wrenching stories of the aftermath of the War on Drugs effect on individuals and communities at all imaginable levelsfrom drug dealers to grieving parents, narcotics officers to state senators, and from inmates to federal judges. Durham Congregations in Action will cohost a showing of the documentary at St Lukes Episcopal Church (1737 Hillandale Rd) on Tuesday, September 24. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm, the film starts at 7pm, and a panel and audience discussion will directly follow the one-hour documentary. Call St ment Advisory Council, NCCUs Family Law Clinic/School of Law will host a free question-and-answer session for anyone needing to have their concerns answered regarding child custody, child support, and divorce. The session will be held on Thursday, September 26, 67:30pm in NCCU School of Laws Telepresence Room (in the Turner Law Building). This is a Virtual Justice Project (formerly TALIAS) program; contact Demetria Harris at 919-530-6601 or talias@nccu.edu for more info.
Legal advice for veterans

A free seminar on VA Compensation and Pension Benefits will be given on Monday, September 30, 67:30pm, in NCCU School of Laws Telepresence Room. This is a Virtual Justice Project (formerly TALIAS) program; contact Demetria Harris at 919-530-6601 or talias@ nccu.edu for more info.
Lukes at 919-286-2273 to reserve your spot if you plan to have dinner.
Hazing & Bullying Prevention

A free seminar on Hazing & Bullying Prevention will be given on Wednesday, September 25, 79pm, in the North Carolina Central University School of Laws Telepresence Room (in the Turner Law Building). Recognize the signs and learn what to do if it happens to you. This is a Virtual Justice Project (formerly TALIAS) program, and its cosponsored by NCCUs Office of Greek Life, NPHC, and LGBTA. Contact Demetria Harris at 919-530-6601 or talias@nccu.edu for more info.
Durham CoSA
Durham Circles of Support and Accountability work to ensure that released offenders who commited sexual assaults follow the rules of their parole and that they receive much-needed support and rehabilitation. Teams made up of volunteers and professionals help keep the ex-offender accountable so that there will be No More Victims. An introduction session for volunteers will be held on Saturday, October 5, 8:30am 4:30pm, at Duke University Medical Centers Soul Caf (504 W Chapel Hill St). The session will be led by Dr Robin J Wilson and Andrew McWhinnie, ma. Visit durham cosa.org for more information on the program; contact the coordinator, Drew Doll, at 919-228-0997 or drew.doll@ durhamcosa.org with any questions you might have.
Q&A session: child custody/support and divorce

In partnership with the North Carolina Fatherhood Develop-
Attention, attorneys and legal professionals: Contact me so that I can interview you about the latest legal issues. (I promise not to ask you to dispense legal advice.)
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To your health
Cancer Prevention Study
Durham County will be participating in a longterm study designed to determine the causes of cancer. The American Cancer Societys Epidemiology Research Program is looking for men and women ages 30 to 65, who have not been diagnosed with cancer, and who wont mind filling out a survey at home every three to five years for the next 20 to 30 years, to participate in this study. If youd like to sign up, youre invited to sign up in person at the following locations. Call 919-334-5236 or visit cps3durhamorange.org to choose a time for an enrollment appointment between 3 and 6:30pm:
Check your blood pressure

CAAREs Jeanne Hopkins Lucas Education and Wellness Center (214 Broadway St) is a Check It Change It site. Anyone in Durham County can stop in to have his or her blood pressure checked free of charge. This free clinic also provides clinical breast exams, PAP smears, prostate and colorectal exams, and makes referrals for free mammograms, MRIs, and biopsies. Call 919-687-0793 or visit caare-inc.org/services/ health-and-wellness for more information.
Durham County Library (300 N Roxboro St, in the Auditorium)Tuesday, September 24, between 3 and 6pm Levin Jewish Community Center (1937 W Corn Help raise funds for Alzheimers research by participating in wallis Rd, in the Community Hall)Wednesday, the Walk to End Alzheimers, which will step off at 8am at September 25, between 3 and 5:30pm Durham Bulls Athletic Park (409 Blackwell St) on September The Catholic Community of St Thomas More 21. No registration fee; call 919-803-8285 for more info. (940 Carmichael St in Chapel Hill, in the Parish Center)Wednesday, September 25, between 3:30 and 7pm Duke Regional Hospital (3643 N Roxboro St, in the Auditorium)Thursday, September 26, between Pam Silberman, jd, drph, will give a talk, The New Federal 4 and 7:30pm. Affordable Healthcare Act and What It Means for You, at the Levin Jewish Community Center (1937 W Cornwallis For more information on the study itself, call 888-604-5888 Rd) on Sunday, September 22, 24pm. Dr Silberman, who or visit cancer.org/cps3. is the president/ceo of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, will provide an overview of the law and will go into detail while explaining what coverage provisions that will go into effect once the Affordable Care Act begins.
Walk to End Alzheimers
Obamacare talk
SENIORSCOPE
Q News from the Durham Center for Senior Life,
406 Rigsbee Ave, 919-688-8247, www.dcslnc.org:
Q News from Durham Parks and Recreation,
Enjoy Movies on Fridays, 1pm in the Theater: September 13Argo September 20 Waking Ned Devine September 27Django Unchained Socialize and get in some noncompetitive Bowling at AMF Lanes Durham on Wednesday, September 18 Representatives from Durham County Social Ser- and October 2, 9:30amnoon. Call or stop in for more vices make themselves available on Tuesdays, 15pm, info. to help you deal with Medicaid issues. On Wednes days, 9am1pm, you can meet with a social worker Enjoy a peaceful morning just Fishing on Lake Michie from DSS Adult Services. on Friday, September 20, 9amnoon. Its free. Call for more info and to arrange for transportation (extra fee). Meet the Ward 2 City Council Candidates on Wednesday, September 11, 11:30am, in the Commons Dont drivetake the bus to watch the North Caro area. lina Senior Games opening ceremonies in Raleigh on Thursday, September 26. Enjoy the activities and com The next Bull City Golden Riders meeting will be petition all day; board the bus at Northgate Mall at held on Friday, September 13, 10am, in the Theater. 3:30pm and return around 9:30pm. The cost is $10, $5 with Play More card. A Birthday Party will be held for September celebrants on Monday, September 16, 2pm, in the Commons Have fun playing Bid Whist at Walltown Park (1308 area. W Club Blvd) on Tuesdays, 4:308:30pm, starting Senior PharmAssist will hold a Welcome to Medicare seminar on Monday, September 16, 35pm, in the Classroom. Call 919-688-4772 to save your space. October 8. Its free.
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:
The DCSL End-of Summer Dance & Contest will be held on Friday, September 20, 1-3:30pm, in the Commons area. Admission fee is $5. Enjoy an Ice Cream Social with the County Com missioners on Tuesday, September 24, 2pm, in the Commons area. Rite Aid Pharmacy will be sponsoring Free Flu, Shingles, and Pneumonia Shots on Wednesday, September 25, 11a m 2pm, in the Wellness Center.
Q News from the US Department of the Treasury

and the Federal Reserve Banks, 800-333-1795, GoDirect.org: If you sign up for having your Social Security and other federal benefits checks deposited directly into your bank account, your checks wont be delayed by such things as bad weather. And if safer and less trouble for you. You can sign up for this service by calling the num ber above or visiting the GoDirect website.
pro soccer player

This month we visited WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary and spoke with Brian Shriver, #21 and forward with the Carolina Railhawks.
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A Because I am a big Michael Jordan
fan. When I heard from UNC, I knew that was it.
already knew some of the guys. This is my second year with the Railhawks.
But Michael Jordan didnt even Q When did you start playing, and Q play soccer! when did you know you wanted to play professionally?
Q The soccer field is humongous! How A We train throughout the week build-
do you cover so much ground and stay in motion the whole game? ing our endurance and strength. We use the whole field when we practice working on leg strength, cardio endurance, and the ability to run for long lengths of time. Training for soccer is like being able to run 200and 400-meter sprints and cross-country.
A I
started playing when I was 4 years old, but I played baseball, too, including Little League. But when I got older, it was hard playing both seriously. So as a teen I chose soccer. So two or three weekends every month, my mom would drive me to Miami four hours away to play on one of the best teams in the state. I missed out on going to high school dances and even prom, but our goal was getting me into college. I was getting good grades but I knew that soccer was my pathway to see more and get out of Florida. My team was state champ four times while I was playing for them.
Q So is soccer like other sports

where college scouts recruit the best student athletes in the area?
Well, yes and no. You can make A Yeah, but hes Michael Jordan! A more money playing soccer for foreign teams, but not everyone wants to live I wouldnt mind seeing more of Q Is it true that you were drafted abroad. the worldplaying soccer is a good way while in college but decided not to take the offer?
I understand that the Railhawks are a development-league team. Is the goal of every soccer player in your league to move up to one of the Major League Soccer teams?
Oh, yeah. The scouts come out for games, tournaments, and showcases. I put in the work and got offers from UNCChapel Hill, Duke, Wake Forest they all have good soccer programs.
to do it.
Q And you decided to go with UNC

Chapel Hillwhy was that?
Yes. Actually, I had suffered an injury. Instead of pushing myself to play while hurt, I decided to stay, get surgery on my hip, finish classes, and get my degree. I have no regrets. I was drafted again after graduation, played in Florida for a while, and then asked to be traded to this area. I had played on one of the Railhawks development league teams and I
Q Whats the best thing about being a professional soccer player? A Scoring goals! It helps the team, I
love to hear the crowd cheer, and love getting that adrenaline rush!
SPORTIN LIFE
Tobacco Trail expansion
The work extending the American Tobacco Trail from close to NC Hwy 54 to the Chatham County Line is complete, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 12, 911am, in the parking lot of the Streets of Southpoint (6910 Fayetteville Rd, behind Southpoint Cinemas). The $11 million project includes a new bridge over Hwy 40 and makes it much easier for bicyclists to commute and take pleasure rides from southern Durham to all points south. Durham Public Works Departments Edward Venable can answer questions you might have about the construction project. Call 919-560-4326 x30233 or send email to ed.venable@durhamnc. gov. munity Day. This year it will be held on Saturday, October 5, 11am2pm, at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St). Its free! This is the best way to discover all of the sports opportunities (adaptive sports) that are available to people with various disabilities. Watch demonstrations and learn about sports such as wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, sit volleyball, adapted kickball, challenger flag football, challenger flag football cheerleaders. Feel free to join in and see just how much fun you (or your child) can have. In addition to adaptive sports, theyll also have a kids area with crafts and games, exhibit/information tables of local organizations and groups, and food. If youd like to volunteer or need more information, contact Ann-Marie Strike at 919-354-2750 or ann-marie.strike@ durhamnc.gov.
SPORTS
SHORTS
The Heart & Sole Mall Wal kers Club walk at Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd) Mon- daySaturday between 7am and 9pm and Sundays between 9am and 6pm. The free monthly breakfast and health talk will take place on Tues- day, September 10 at 8:30am. Call 919-286-4400 for more info. Durham Parks and Recre- ations High Ropes Course Discovery Day is Saturday, September 14, at Bethesda Park (1814 Stage Rd). The one-hour course is offered from 4 to 8:30pm. Challenge yourself by conquering this obstacle course, which is 55 feet up in the air. The fee is $8, $7 with Play More card. Heels in Motion, who walk for good health at Streets at Southpoint Mall (6910 Fay- etteville Rd), can walk Mon- daySaturday between 7am and 9pm and Sundays between 10am and 7pm. The monthly free breakfast and health talk will take place in the Food Court on Wednes- day, September 25 at 8am. Call 919-572-6450 for more info.
Tennis, anyone?
Kids ages 5 to 15 are invited to have fun at the Durham Parks and Recreations Tennis Carnival, which will be held at East End Park (1200 N Alston Ave). Theyll have multiple stations set up so that participants can hit for prizes and compete in serving contests and other ways to test their skills. You can also learn about the various levels of tennis classes offered locally. Its free; call 919-560-4355 for more info.
Sign up for basketball

Get ready to sign up for a new season of indoor basketball. For Durham Parks and Recreation league play for players ages 5 to 16, teams can register on one day onlySaturday, October 5, 9amnoon. Youll need to submit coaches paperwork and have a minimum of eight players to qualify as a team. Individual players can register October 725, 8am5pm. You must have a valid birth certificate; registrationa are taken first-come, first-served. Register at the DPR office, 400 Cleveland St; call 919-560-4355 for more info.
Unity in the Community Day

Every year, Durham Parks and Recreation celebrates Disability Awareness Month with Unity in the Com-
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RECURRING EVENTS
You can drop off Household Hazardous Waste
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays noon to 6pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30am to 3pm, at 1900 E Club Blvd. Theyll take paint, used motor oil, pesticides, fertilizers, pool cleaners, strong cleansers, stains, varnishes, and fluorescent bulbs. If youre worried about spills, wrap con tainers with newspapers and place them in card board boxes for safe transport. This service is for individuals onlycommercial users are not allowed. Call Durham One-Call at 919-560-1200 or visit durhamnc.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/ Hazardous-Waste.aspx for more info.
handmade soaps, home-made yummies, and antibiotic and hormone-free meats. Check durhamfarmersmarket.com or call 919-484-3084 to find out whats in season.
Take your fiddle, guitar, mandolin, flute, tinwhistle,

concertina, tenor banjo, or harp and learn Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes phrase by phrase at High Strung Musical Instruments Irish Learning Jam now at a larger venue, Outsiders Art Gallery (718 Iredell St) on Thursdays, 6:308pm. Its free and near-beginners are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info. (Please note that High Strung has moved to 1805 W Markham.)
Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:301:30pm, at First
Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St, 2nd floor of the Christian Ed Wing). Call Robin at 919-6833013 for more info. Meetings are also held on Saturdays, 1011:30am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church (3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Youth Hut). Call Harriette at 919-596-9543 for more info. Sunday meetings are held at 10am for newcomers and 10:30am for regulars at the Structure House (3017 Pickett Rd, Room 220). Call Judith at 919-929-9891 for more info.
English Country Dance sessions are held every Thursday, 7:309:30pm, at the Freedman Center of Beth El Synagogue (1004 Watts St). Be sure to take soft, non-street shoes or dance in your socks. $5 suggested donation; beginners are welcome. Visit ncfolk.net/contra for more info.
Take a tour of a roastery and sample different

types of coffee on Fridays, 10am, at Counter Culture Coffee (4911 S Alston Ave). Its free; call 919-361-5282 or visit counterculturecoffee.com for more info.
Have you always wanted to learn how to play
old-time music? Take your stringed instru ment to High Strung Musical Instruments Old Time Learning Jam now at a larger venue, Out siders Art Gallery (718 Iredell St) on Tuesdays, 6:308pm. Its free and near-beginners are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or check highstrung durham.com for more info. (Please note that High Strung has moved to 1805 W Markham.)
The Durham Central Park Pavilion at 502 Foster St is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8am to noon. You can buy fresh produce, free-range eggs, honey, cheese, handmade soaps, home-made yummies, and antibiotic and hormone-free meats. Check durhamfarmersmarket.com or call 919-484-3084 to find out whats in season.
The Durham Central Park Pavilion at 502 Foster St is the home of the Durham Farmers Market on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:30pm. You can buy fresh produce, free-range eggs, honey, cheese,
The Durham Craft Market is open on Sat urdays, 8amnoon, right across the street from the Durham Farmers Market. Check out the hand crafted jewelry, pottery, woodcrafts, metallic art,
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and more. Visit durhamcraftmarket.com to learn more about the artists.
The South Durham Farmers Market is held on Saturdays (rain or shine) from 8am to noon in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center (5510 Hwy 55). You can buy produce, meats, pies, crafts, and more. Check southdurhamfarmers market.org to read about the vendors and to subscribe to the e-newsletter.
City Play Streets is a collaboration of the City of Durhams Neighborhood Improvement Services, Durham County Dept of Public Health, Partner ship for a Healthier America, and BlueCross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Visit bullcityplaystreets. com or call 919-560-1647 to volunteer and for more info.
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The Duke U community has access to fresh fruits and vegetables at the Duke Farmers Mar ket on Friday, September 6, 11am2pm, between the Bryan Research and Nanaline H Duke build ings off Research Dr. If you have a DukeCard, scan it for recipes and Farmers Market schedule. Check hr.duke.edu/benefits/wellness/ farmers/ for more info.
Historic Stagvilles Harvest Festival will be held on September 7, 10am2pm, at 5828 Old Oxford Hwy. Enjoy the storytellers, games, and arts & crafts while learning about life on a 19th-century plantation. Free admission; donations accepted. Visit stagville.org or call 919-620-0120 for more info.
Move and glide to the music as the WD Hill

Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) presents Family Roller Skating under the new lights on the outdoor rink just beyond the lower parking lot on September 6, 68pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun music. Admission fee for kids up to age 17 is $2, free with Play More card, and adults pay $3, also free with Play More card. Take your own skates; if you dont have any, you can borrow a pair at no extra cost. Call 919560-4292 for more info. Bull City Play Streets will take place at Holt Elementary School (4019 Holt School Rd, just off N Duke St) on Saturday, September 7, 10am2pm. Everyones invited; the streets will be blocked off and kids and adults can play games, join in pickup soccer matches, dance with the Bull City Sliders (with DJ Piddipat), enjoy healthy snacks, and gather health-related information. Its free! Bull
The St Josephs Historic Foundation presents the Bull Durham Blues Festival on September 7, 611pm, at the Hayti Heritage Center (Fayetteville and Lakewood Sts). Performers will include Big Daddy Wilson, Claudette King, Jimmy Haggard, Rhonda Robichaux, and Jason Damico and the New Blue. Tickets are $25. Call 919-683-1709 or visit hayti.org for more info and go to etix.com for tickets. Classic-country and Christian artist Mike Poole will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian music venue on September 7, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit sacredgroudscoffeehouse.org for more info.
The premire Bull City Music Awards will be held at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Morgan St) on Sun day, September 8, 7:30pm. Local R&B, coun try, hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass, and gospel artists will win awards, and some artistsincluding King Ayoola, Alexis Jones, and Fashion Kidd Kashwill perform live. Tickets range from $35 to $65; visit bullcitymusicaward.com or call 919-664-8302 for more info.
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The
next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Durham Public Schools Resource Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) on Monday, September 9, 6pm. Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Visit pac2durham.org for more info.
tions, job counseling. Veterans will be able to take showers, see if they need medical and and/or legal assistance, get flu shots, and also see what types of VA benefits theyre eligible for. Its all free! Call 919-220-7409 for more info.

Two
McDougald Terrace Redevelopment & Southeast Central Durham Revitalization Meetings will be sponsored by the Durham Hous ing Authority: Monday, September, 68pm, at the DHA office (330 E Main St) and Tuesday, Septem ber 10, 10noon, at the Stanford L Warren Library (1201 Fayetteville St). Learn more, share ideas, and express your concerns. Check durhamCNI.org for more info.
Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) presents Family Roller Skating under the new lights on the outdoor rink just beyond the lower parking lot on September 13, 68pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun music. Admission fee for kids up to age 17 is $2, free with Play More card, and adults pay $3, also free with Play More card. Take your own skates; if you dont have any, you can borrow a pair at no extra cost. Call 919560-4292 for more info.
The Brightleaf Square Concert Series will feature

funk, pop, and jazz by Caf Mars on September 13, 79pm, at Gregson and Main Sts. Its free; call 919-682-9229 for more info.
The
next District 5 PAC (Partners Against Crime) will be held at City Hall (2nd-floor Council Committee Room) on Tuesday, September 10, 5:30pm. Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County ser vices.
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Save up to 70% on clothes, toys, maternity items,

and equipment at Kidcycles seasonal consignment sale, which will be held in Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd) on Thursday, September 12 Sunday, September 15, 10am8pm. Call 919-4519071 if you have items to sell or if youd like to help out by volunteering (volunteers get to shop first).
some local history while taking the Durham Tobacco Heritage Walking Tour given by Preservation Durham on Saturday, Septem ber 14. The 45-minute tour will start at the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) at 10am. Its free; call 919-682 3036 or check preservationdurham.org for more info.
The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against Crime)

meeting will be held on September 14, 10am, at Lyon Park (1309 Halley St). Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services.
All military veterans in need are invited to attend

the Bull City Stand Down at the National Guard Armory (on Stadium Dr) on Friday, September 13, 9am2pm. Theyll be giving away food and new clothing, and professionals will be there to provide substance-abuse and mental-health evalua-
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 September 14, 10am. Find out whats
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going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services.
The Sister Cities of Durham Festival will be held
in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sep tember 14, 36pm. This years theme is Durham and the World: Journeys Toward World Peace, and schools, churches, and organizations will cel ebrate World Peace Day with art activities and dis plays, musical performances, a poster contest, and prices. Its free; call 919-560-4222 or visit sistercities-durham.org for more info.
like its 1973 to music by DJ Piddipat and Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, and compete in the 1970s costume contest. Admission is $15 (with $3 membership). Call 919-901-0875 or visit ipas.org. for more info.
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High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the

The Streets at Southpoints Music on Main con
cert series will feature jazzy rock and pop by Will McBride on September 14, 68:45pm, in the outdoor Cinema Circle at 6910 Fayetteville Rd. Its free; call 919-730-8033 for more info.
Ukelele Jam, which has expanded to a bigger venue, St Paul United Methodist Church (2700 N Roxboro St), on Monday, September 16, 7 8:30pm. The first half-hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. Its free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-2863801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info. (Please note that High Strung has moved to 1805 W Markham.)
Constellation will present a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on September 14, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919 220-2458 or visit sacredgroundscoffeehouse.org for more info.
The Baldwin Auditorium Inaugural Gala Con-
Now you can get fresh fruits and vegetables in the employees parking lot of Duke Regional Hospital (3643 N Roxboro Rd) on Tuesday, September 17, 37pm. If you have a DukeCard, scan it for recipes and Farmers Market schedule. Check hr.duke.edu/benefits/wellness/farmers/ for more info.
cert will commemorate the reopening of the auditorium after a two-year, $15 renovation, on September 14, 8pm; the venue is located on Onslow St and W Markham Ave. Members of Duke University's Department of Music will form a chamber orchestra; other performers will include the Ciompi Quartet, John Brown, Randall Love, and Rebecca Troxler. Tickets are $10, free for Duke students. Call 919-660-3333 for more info.
Landlords, property managers, resident mana
Chapel Hillbased nonprofit Ipas will celebrate

its 40th anniversary with a Retro Rock for Reproductive Rights Benefit at Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on September 14, 9pmmidnight (doors will open at 8pm). Dress and dance
gers, and anyone else involved in rental-property management are invited to attend the Citys Landlord Training Workshop on Thursday, September 19, 8am5pm. Learn about City code enforcement, the Proactive Rental Inspection Ordinance (PRIP), the new Property Management Entrepreneurs Program Plan (PMEP), learn how to manage properties effectively, screen applicants and how to successfully deal with illegal activities that could jeopardize your other tenants and your property. Call to register; theres a $10 fee for materials.
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The Art of Cool Project presents the Afrobeat group, The Brand New Life, in concert at The Stack (on the lawn of the American Tobacco Dis trict on Blackwell St) on September 19, 5pm. Its free; you can take a picnic, but glass contain ers and alcohol are not allowed. Visit american tobaccohistoricdistrict.com for more info.

Preservation Durham and Triangle Modernist Houses are cohosting the Thirst4Architecture/ Historic Happy Hour on September 19, 5:30 7pm, at the Straw Valley Caf (5420 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd). Enjoy light appetizers and mingle with people who enjoy both local history and architecture. Its free; call 919-682-3036 or visit preservationdurham.org for more info.
Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) presents Family Roller Skating under the new lights on the outdoor rink just beyond the lower parking lot on Friday, September 20, 68pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun music. Admission fee for kids up to age 17 is $2, free with Play More card, and adults pay $3, also free with Play More card. Take your own skates; if you dont have any, you can borrow a pair at no extra cost. Call 919560-4292 for more info. Please note: September 20 is Old School R&B night!
Flit from venue to venue downtown during
All veterans are encouraged to attend the Bull

City Stand Down on Friday, September 20, 8:30am2pm, at Durham County Memorial Stadium and the National Guard Armory (750 Stadium Dr). All veterans, both males and female, can get food, clothing, basic medical and legal assistance, haircuts, mammograms for women, personal supplies, warm showers, job counseling, substance-abuse and mental-health evaluations and assistance, dental care, flu shots, and free consultations to see what educational and housing benefits theyre eligible for. Free bus (DATA and ACCESS) service is available for veterans to and from the Stand Down until 5pm. Its all free; call Darryl P Hicklen at 919-687-0792, Kim Burrucker at 919-695-3776, or Shawn M Ross at 919808-1814 for more info.
Third Friday on September 20, 611pm (depen ding 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.
American Tobacco/WUNCs Back Porch Music
Series presents Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones with A Prairie Home Companion semiregular Aoife ODonovan on September 20, 68:30pm, on the front lawn at 318 Blackwell St. Its free; you can take a picnic, but no glass containers or alcohol are allowed. Visit americantobacco historicdistrict.com for more info. The Jesse Oder film, Let the Fire Burn will be shown at the Full Frame Theater at American Tobacco (318 Blackwell St) at 7pm.
The Duke U community has access to fresh fruits and vegetables at the Duke Farmers Mar ket on Friday, September 20, 11am2pm, be tween the Bryan Research and Nanaline H Duke buildings off Research Dr. If you have a DukeCard, scan it for recipes and Farmers Mar ket schedule. Check hr.duke.edu/benefits/wellness/ farmers/ for more info.
The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Saturday, September 21, 9:30am. Find out whats going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/ County services.
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Learn who participated in the Civil Rights Move- The Streets at Southpoints Music on Main con ment in Durham and how the movement affected citizens both black and white by going on the Civil Rights Legacy Walking Tour given by Preservation Durham on September 21. The 45-minute tour will start at the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) at 10am. Its free; call 919-682-3036 or check preservationdurham.org for more info. cert series will feature country soul by Underhill Rose on September 21, 68:45pm, in the outdoor Cinema Circle at 6910 Fayetteville Rd. Its free; call 919-730-8033 for more info.
Durham Arts Councils Centerfest Arts Festival

will be held on two daysSeptember 21 (10am 6pm) and 22 (noon6pm) on the streets of downtown Durham. Enjoy seeing (and buying) paintings, drawings, photographs, and crafts by a juried group of regional artists and getting state-fairstyle treats from the food vendors. Call 919-5602719 for more info. Six performance stagesthe 5 Points Stage, the Herald-Sun Stage at the Food and Beer Garden, the Downtown Durham Inc Dance Stage at CCB Plaza, the Fox50 / Mix 101.5 / WRAL-fm Main Music Stage at CCB Plaza, the Childrens Stage at the South Bank Parking Lot, and the North Carolina Songwriters Co-Op Stage at the Ninth Street Bakery Patiowill feature a wide variety of local musical acts (including Jasm Kelly, the Willie Painter Band, Toon & the Real Laww, the North Carolina Jazz Ensemble, the Bulltown Strutters, and Mary Rocap).
Contemporary Christian artist Ted Fillhart will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian music venue on September 21, 7:30pm. Dona tions will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit sacredgroundscoffeehouse.org for more info.
The Duke/Durham Music Festival continues to
celebrate the 50th anniversary of racial integration at Duke University with a jazz concert featuring trumpeter Terence Blanchard and the John Brown Band at the Carolina Theatre (309 W Mor gan St) on September 21, 8pm. Tickets are $23.50; call 919-560-3030 or visit carolinatheatre.org/ events/duke-and-durham-music-festival for more info.
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The Hillsborough Jazz Festival will be held on
September 21, noon6pm, at Moorefields Estate (2201 Moorefields Rd in Hillsborough). The per formers will be Serena Wiley, Robert (Griffanzo) Griffin & Taz Halloween, the Stacy Looman Trio, Capital Transit, Jo Gore & the Alternative, and Yolanda Rabun. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate (free for kids age 11 and under); tix are available online at hillsboroughartscouncil. org/hillsboroughjazzfestival. Parking is free.
Free Homebuyer Classes are offered to first-time prospective homeowners by Reinvestment Part ners at Northgate Mall (1058 W Club Blvd, outside entrance #4, Suite 856). Theyre 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 MondayWednesday, September 2325, 68:40pm. Register by con tacting Mayra at: mayra@reinvestmentpartners. org or 919-667-1000 x41.
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Tobaccos Midweek Music Series will feature the Dickens on Wednesday, Septem ber 25, 68:30pm, at 318 Blackwell St. Its free; you can take a picnic, but no glass containers or alcohol are allowed. Visit americantobacco historicdistrict.com for more info. Celebrate Intergalactic Music & Spoken Word with KidZNotes, LiLa, OneBeat, and the Sacrificial Poets on September 27, 810pm, at the Morehead Planetarium (250 Franklin St in Chapel Hill). Tickets are $7. Move and groove at the DURM Pride Global Dance Party on September 28, 7pm, at the Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave), with shirlette [T4GB], OneBeat, DJ Apple Juice Kid, and 5 drummers. Tickets are $10.
The Art of Cool Project presents the jazz, hip-hop, and spoken-word stylings of Carolyn Malachi in concert at The Stack (on the lawn of the American Tobacco District on Blackwell St) on Thursday, September 26, 5pm. Its free; you can take a picnic, but no glass containers or alcohol are allowed. Visit americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com for more info.
The Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
wants to break the Guinness World Record for the worlds largest networking event. If you want to help with this event, which theyre calling The Big, meet at the Durham Centre plaza (300 W Main St) on September 26, 5pm. Network with everyone, check out the Chambers expo, and enjoy the afterparty with food-truck vendors and The Art of Cool Project. Register by calling 919 328-8700 go online to durhamchamber.org/the big.
Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) presents Family Roller Skating under the new lights on the outdoor rink just beyond the lower parking lot on Friday, September 27, 68pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun music. Admission fee for kids up to age 17 is $2, free with Play More card, and adults pay $3, also free with Play More card. Take your own skates; if you dont have any, you can borrow a pair at no extra cost. Call 919-560-4292 for more info.
The first-ever Art & Activism Festival, formed by a partnership of The Art of Cool and ARTVSM (Pierce Freelon + Apple Juice Kid), will take place September 2628. Learn more at theartofcool project.com: The Welcome to DURM Jam Session will feature OneBeat and local musicians and will be held on September 26, 79pm, at Cocoa Cinnamon (240 W Geer St) This is a free event, but a hat will be passed for donations, which will benefit the Durham Arts Council.
Singer-songwriter and community activist Ellen Bukstel will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on Friday, September 27, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit sacredgroundscoffeehouse. org for more info.
The North Carolina Gay Pride Parade and Fes tival will take place throughout Dukes East Cam pus and along Ninth and Broad Sts on Saturday, September 28, 10am5pm. (The parade will kick off at 1pm.) Theyll also have bands, displays, shows, and information. Call 919-414-5555 or visit ncpride.org for more info. An early-morning event, the NC Pride Run, will begin at 8:30am at Main St and Campus Dr on Dukes East campus. Runners can choose to race in the following categories: Open Male, Open
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Female, Male Masters (age 40+), and Female Mas ters (age 40+). Winners will be invited to ride in the Pride Parade at 1pm. Email your questions to ncpridefest@gmail.com.
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This years Latino Festival will be held noon5pm

in Rock Quarry Park (701 Stadium Dr) on September 28. Theyll have information on health, education, and jobs; soccer games; food; and performances by West End Mambo, Orquesta GarDel, Realeza de la Sierra, Flamenco Vivo, and Latin Fusion. (If its raining, the event will be moved to the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St)). Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 or visit DPRPlayMore.org for more info.
Now you can get fresh fruits and vegetables in the employees parking lot of Duke Regional Hospital (3643 N Roxboro Rd) on Tuesday, October 1, 37pm. If you have a DukeCard, scan it for recipes and Farmers Market schedule. Check hr.duke.edu/benefits/wellness/farmers/ for more info.
cert series will feature cajun and zydeco music by Mel Melton & Wicked Mojos on September 28, 68:45pm, in the outdoor Cinema Circle at 6910 Fayetteville Rd. Its free; call 919-730-8033 for more info.
The 7th annual Project Homeless Connect will be held in the Durham Armory (220 Foster St) on Thursday, October 3, 9am1pm. People who are homeless can get connected with all kinds of helphousing; employment; physical health, mental health, and dental care; legal services; and veterans and social-service benefits. If you know someone whos going through tough times and was forced to move in with relatives or friends, let them know about this. Volunteers are also needed, including people who are fluent in Spanish. Call 919-560-4570 x22249 for more info and to volunteer.
Enjoy the sights and stories while going on the Durham Architecture and Landscape Walking
Tour given by Preservation Durham on Saturday, September 28. The 45-minute tour will start at the Durham Farmers Market in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) at 10am. Its free; call 919-682-3036 or check preservationdurham.org for more info.
The Art of Cool Project presents contemporary jazz saxophonist Marcus Anderson in concert at The Stack (on the lawn of the American Tobacco District on Blackwell St) on October 3, 5:30pm. Its free; you can take a picnic, but glass containers and alcohol are not allowed. Visit americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com for more info.
Singer-songwriter Blake Addison will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on September 28, 7:30pm. Donations will be accep ted; call 919-220-2458 or visit sacredgrounds coffeehouse.org for more info.
The Duke U community has access to fresh fruits and vegetables at the Duke Farmers Mar ket on Friday, October 4, 11am2pm, between the Bryan Research and Nanaline H Duke buildings off Research Dr. If you have a Duke Card, scan it for recipes and Farmers Market schedule. Check hr.duke.edu/benefits/wellness/ farmers/ for more info.
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Move and glide to the music as the WD Hill Every year, Durham Parks and Recreation cele Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville St) presents Family Roller Skating under the new lights on the outdoor rink just beyond the lower parking lot on Friday, October 4, 68pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun music. Admission fee for kids up to age 17 is $2, free with Play More card, and adults pay $3, also free with Play More card. Take your own skates; if you dont have any, you can borrow a pair at no extra cost. Call 919560-4292 for more info. brates Disability Awareness Month with Unity in the Community Day, which will be held on October 5, 11am2pm, at the Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St). This is the best way to discover all of the sports opportunities (adaptive sports) that are available to people with various disabilities. Watch demonstrations and try your hand at wheelchair basketball, wheel chair tennis, sit volleyball, adapted kickball, and challenger flag football. Theyll also have a kids area with crafts and games, exhibit/information tables of local organizations and groups, and food. Its free; contact Ann-Marie Strike at 919-354-2750 or ann-marie.strike@durhamnc.gov for more info.
American Tobaccos Center Stage Concert Series presents the bluegrass vocal group IIIrd Tyme Out at Diamond View Park (on the lawn of the American Tobacco District on Blackwell St) on October 26, 69pm. Its free; you can take a picnic, but no glass containers or alcohol are allowed. Visit americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com for more info.
cert series will feature bluegrass music by the Grass Cats on Saturday, October 5, 68:45pm, in the outdoor Cinema Circle at 6910 Fayetteville Rd. Its free; call 919-730-8033 for more info.
Acoustic folk group City Folk will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on October 4, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit sacredgrounds coffeehouse.org for more info.
Country-folk group Cuty Folk will give a free concert at the Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (2700 N Roxboro Rd) Christian-music venue on October 5, 7:30pm. Donations will be accepted; call 919-220-2458 or visit sacredgroundscoffee house.org for more info.
Saturday, October 5 is the date for the Phoenix Fest and Parade. The parade will step off at 9am at Elmira St and will continue north down Fayetteville St to Piedmont. Immediately following the parade will be a street festival that will last through 6pm with all types of food and crafts vendors and performances by the Pat Taborn Modeling Agency, Family Sircle, Stan Malette, Bobby Hinton, and the New Twilights. The streets around the Phoenix Square and Phoenix Crossing shopping malls will be closed off for the festival. Call 919-680-2878 or visit phoenixfestdurham.com for more info.
Take your pooch to Woofstock, which will be
held in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on Sunday, October 6, 14pm. Enjoy the Frisbee, agility, tracking, and advanced-obedience dem onstrations, and join in the competitions and games. Theyll also have food, music, pet-related vendors, and doggy adoption and foster groups. Free admission; call Durham Parks and Recrea tion at 919-560-4355 for more info.
High Strung Musical Instruments sponsors the

Ukelele Jam, which has expanded to a bigger venue, St Paul United Methodist Church (2700 N
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Roxboro St), on Monday, October 7, 78:30pm. The first half-hour will be spent going over basic chords and strums, and the music will get more challenging as the jam progresses. Its free; all levels are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more info. (Please note that High Strung has moved to 1805 W Markham.)
Falls Lake State Recreation Area, 13304 Creed-

moor Rd, Wake Forest, 919-676-1027, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email address: falls.lake@ncparks.gov Amazing Insects Saturday, September 7, 23pm; a Ranger will show some live critters while teaching about local insects; meet at Roll- ingview Swim Beach. Volunteer Work Day at Rolling ViewSatur- day, September 28, 10am; its National Public Lands Day; help rebuild a wooden fishing pier; send e-mail to Adam Carver at adam.carver@ ncparks.gov to sign up (be sure to bring bottled water, a bag lunch, sun screen, and bug spray). Monarch Tagging Field TripSaturday, Sep- tember 28, 1pm; its National Public Lands Day; help tag butterflies so their habits can be stud- ied; bring a butterfly net if you have one (some will be available), plus bug spray and bottled water. Its free; contact Brian Bochahn at 919-841- 4060 or brian.bockhahn@ncparks.gov to sign up and find out where to meet. (Another Monarch Tagging Field Trip will occur on Sunday, Septem- ber 29, 1pm.)
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd,

919-383-1686, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email address: eno.river@ncmail.net
FishingSaturday, September 7, 1:30pm; learn how to put a hook on a line, cast a rod, catch a fish. NC fishing license required for those age 16+. Call 919-383-1686 to register. Its free; call to register. Snakes: Friend or Foe?Sunday, September 15, noon; learn how to identify venomous and nonvenomous local snakes. Its free; call to register. Occoneechee Mountain by CanoeThursday, September 19, 11am; take a canoeing trip and view Occoneechee Mountain, the old quarry, and remains of the railroad that used to serve the quarry. Its free; call to register. Wayside Display: Whats That Smell?Sunday, September 22, 1:30pm; learn about creatures that have strange odors. Its free; call to register. Lets Build a BoatFriday, September 27, 10am; kids will build boats out of recycled materials and will then see if they float on the river. Its free; call to register. Geology Hike at Occoneechee Mountain Saturday, September 28, 10am; go on an infor- mative hike led by a geologist. Its free; call to register. Salamander SearchSaturday, September 28, 11am; search for salamanders in a small lake. Its free; call to register.
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area,

280 State Park Rd, Apex, 919-362-0586, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email address: jordan.lake@ncdenr.gov: Bald Eagle & Osprey Talk and ViewingSun- day, September 15, 10am; meet at the observa- tion deck just off Marthas Chapel Rd and join a ranger as he talks about Jordan Lake and the various birds that live in the area; a spotting scope and binoculars will be available (youre welcome to take your own). Its free; write to steve.mcmurray@ncparks.gov for more info. CAST (Catch A Sure Thing!)September 21, 9:3011am; kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to learn how to fish; fishing poles, bait, and safety vests will be provided; bring water, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses (if needed); Its free; call to register. (Another session will be held on Saturday, Sep-
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tember 28.) Astronomy Viewing SessionSaturday, Octo- ber 12, 79pm; this is International Observe the Moon Night (look for Venus, too). Its free. If the weather is iffy, call 919-962-1236 to see if the viewing session is still on.
Sarah P Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St,

919-684-3698, hr.duke.edu/dukegardens; gardening workshops are held in the Doris Duke Center; call 919-668-1707 or 1708 to reserve your spot:
Plants of Distinction: Gorgeous Grasses Tuesday, September 10, 2:304pm; Historic Gar- dens curator Mike Owens will teach how to use grasses in your garden; $7, $5 for Friends. Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden Family WorkshopsSaturday, September 14, 12:30pm; learn how to plan, plant, harvest, and maintain an edible garden; $10 per parent/child, $3 per additional sibling. Durham Garden Forum: Ornamental Grasses Tuesday, September 17, 6:308pm; learn how to use ornamental grasses in your garden; the Forum is a partnership with the NC Cooperative Extension; $10, free for Forum members. Walk on the Wild SideOctober 3, 11am noon; take a tour of the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants; $7, $5 for Friends.
lars. Its free; call to register. Big Lake Boat-A-Bout Thursday, September 26, 4pm; celebrate Take a Child Outside Week by taking your kid on a 90-minute twilight canoe tour; canoes, paddles and life jackets are provided, but take bug spray. Its free; call to register. National Public Lands Day/ Helping Hands for Americas LandSaturday, September 28, 8:30am4:30pm; volunteer to take a boat out and help tidy up one your favorite lakes (Big Lake, Sycamore Lake, or Reedy Creek Lake). Two- person canoe, trash bags, gloves, life vests, and oars will be provided. Call for more info. Caterpillar HuntSunday, September 29, 4pm; celebrate Take a Child Outside Week by taking your kid to learn about the life cycles of butterflies. Its free; call to register.
The Morehead Planetarium sponsors free Sky Jordan Lakes Ebenezer Church Recreation Area (Ebenezer Rd, Apex)Saturday, October 12, 8:3010:30pm; this is International Observe the Moon Night (look for Venus, too). Its free. If the weather is iffy, call 919-962-1236 to see if the viewing session is still on.
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):
William B Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood

Avenue, Raleigh, 919-571-4170, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email address: william.umstead@ncparks.gov: Animals of UmsteadTuesday, September 24, 4pm; celebrate Take a Child Outside Week by taking your kids to learn all about the animals that live in the park. Its free; call to register. Wildlife Hike For ChildrenWednesday, September 25, 4:30pm; celebrate Take a Child Out- side Week by joining your kid on a half-mile hike to spot wildlife in the woods; dont forget your hiking shoes/boots, insect repellent, and binocu-
HEALTH
Free, confidential HIV tests are administered at
the Lincoln Community Health Center (1301 Fay etteville St) on Mondays, 57:30pm, 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 HIV@gmail.com for more info.
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The
next Monday afternoon Chemotherapy Education Class will be held on September 9, 12pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Get your questions answered about treatments and side effects. Family members are welcome; call 919-681-0691 or 919-613-6275 for more info. (Additional classes will be held on September 16, 23, 30, and October 7.)
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, September 10 for the free monthly breakfast and free CPR training session before starting your morning walk. Call 919-286-4400 for more info.
The next Stroke Support Group meeting will The next Cancer and Diabetes Support Group
be held on Monday, September 9, 12:30pm, in Duke Regional Hospitals Private Dining Room C (3643 N Roxboro Rd). Family members and caregivers are welcome; call 919 403-4374 for more info.
meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 11amnoon, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle. Call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke.edu for more info.
The
next Genitourinary Cancers Support Group Meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 23:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke.edu for more info.
The next Guided Relaxation Session will be held

on Wednesday, September 11, 12:301pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Quiet Room on the 0 Level). Learn how to reduce stress levels and gain serenity. Call 919-681-2928 or send email to Kristy.Everette@Duke.edu for more info. (Another session will be held on September 25.)
The next Speech and Communication Group The next Wednesday afternoon Chemotherapy
for Parkinsons Disease meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 34pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn speech strategies and practice communication skills. Caregivers are encouraged to attend. Its free; call 919-416DUKE to register.
The next Look Good, Feel Better session for

Education Class will be held on September 11, 12pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, 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 September 18, 25, and October 2 and 9.)
female cancer survivors will be held on Monday, September 9, 5:307:30pm, in Duke Regional Hospitals North Conference Room (3643 N Roxboro Rd). Get a free cosmetics kit and learn coping and beauty techniques as a way to enhance your appearance while being treated for cancer. Its free; call 919-470-7168 to register.
The Durham Lions Club (in partnership with the

Duke Eye Center) will offer free vision screenings at Kroger (1802 N Pointe Dr) on Wednesday, September 11, 26pm. Each person will get a vision and glaucoma pressure test, plus a brief examination by a Duke ophthalmology resident.
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The
next Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Support Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 34:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@ duke.edu for more info. (Another meeting will be held on September 25.) diseases of the eye. Its free; call 888-ASK-DUKE for more info.
A free Mind-Body Approaches to Coping with
The next Friday morning Chemotherapy Educa-
Cancer workshop will be given on Thursday, September 19, 34:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Fam ily members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 for more info. (Another workshop will be given on October 3.)
tion Class will be held on September 13, 910am, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Get your questions answered about treatment and side effects. Family mem bers are welcome; call 919-681-0691 or 919 613-6275 for more info. (Additional classes will be held on September 20, 27, and October 4.)
The topic of the next DukeWell Series seminar

The next Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Mye-
loma Support Group Meeting will be held on Monday, September 16, 11am12:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@ duke.edu for more info. (Another meeting will be held on October 7.)
will be Resiliency on Thursday, September 19, 5:307pm, at Duke Integrative Medicine on the Duke Center for Living Campus (3475 Erwin Rd). Get pointers on how to stay upbeat and optimistic and how to use positive psychology on yourself in order to stay on the right side of good health. Its free; call 888-ASK-DUKE for more info.
The Duke Cancer Institute, the Duke Division of

The next Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Can-
cer Support Group Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 23:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Family members are welcome; call 919 684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke. edu for more info. (Another meeting will be held on October 1.)
The topic of the next Healthy Eyes Seminar The next Prostate Cancer Support Group Meet Series seminar will be Corneal Transplants on
Wednesday, September 18, 1011am, at the Duke Eye Center (2351 Erwin Rd). Hear about the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of
Urology, and the Lincoln Community Health Center are cosponsoring Mens Free Health Day, where they can get free blood pressure/diabetes screenings and prostate cancer risk assessments. Men are invited to stop by the Lincoln Community Health Center (1301 Fayetteville St) on Saturday, September 21, 8amnoon, for these free services, or they can visit Duke Clinic 2C (40 Duke Medicine Circle) on Sunday, September 22, noon 4pm. No appointments are necessary, but you can call Awanya Caesar at 919-956-4029 (Lincoln) or 919-613-6462 (Duke) for more info. Community partners are the Durham Diabetes Coalition, Healing with CAARE Inc, and the Durham County Public Health Department.
ing will be held on Monday, September 23, 46pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Family members
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are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke.edu for more info.
The next Cary and Ruth Henderson Patient/
Clinic Bldg (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.
Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 10:30amnoon, at Grey Stone Baptist Church (2601 Hillsborough Rd). Contact Lisa Gwyther at 660-7510 or lpg@ geri.duke.edu for more info.
The next Cancer Caregiver Support Group

Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 45:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, room 0N01). Call 919-6844497 or send email to cancersupport@duke.edu for more info.
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 MondaySaturday at 7am (and closes at 9pm) and Sunday at 10am (closes at 7pm). Stop in at the Food Court on Wednesday, September 25, 8am, for the free breakfast and health talk before starting your morning walk. Call 919-572-6450 for more info; sign up at any time at the Welcome Center on the ground floor. They keep a notebook on the desk where you can keep track of your mileage every day.
MUSEUMS GALLERIES STATE HISTORIC SITES EXHIBITS
Bennett Place, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd,
919-383-4345, nchistoricsites.org/bennett Hours: TuesdaySaturday 9am5pm; free admission: The Tar Heel Harvest Fair & Farmers Market will be held on September 28, 10am4pm and September 29, 10am3pm. Learn how the Bennett family and their neighbors harvested and transported their produce and their live stock to local towns to sell. You can also go on wagon rides, enjoy live music, and watch the childrens games. Its free; donations will be grate fully accepted.
The

next Daughters Concerned for Aging Relatives Support Group meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25, noon1pm, 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.
A photographic exhibit, Be Still: A Storefront The next Mood Disorders Support and Educa- Church in Durham, shows 10 months in the early
tion Group Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 26, 67pm, at Duke Faculty Practice (2200 W Main St), 3rd floor conference room, suite 340. Organized by the Duke Department of Psychiatry Call 919-286-5261 or send email to jones106@mc.duke.edu for more info. life of the Apostolic Deliverance Rebirth Outreach Ministries, which meets in a storefront in East Durham. Kristin Bedford, who is studying Experimental and Documentary Arts at Duke University, captures joyful and contemplative moments in this exhibit, which will be on display in the Allen Building Gallery (2nd fl), 421 Chapel Dr, on Dukes West Campus through December 13. Gallery hours are MondayFriday, 8am7pm.
The next Durham Evening Alzheimers Family

Support Group meeting will be held on Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm, in the Duke
LETS GO!

Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 W Pettigrew St, 919-660-3663, documentarystudies.duke.edu Gallery hours: MondayThursday 9am7pm, Fridays 9am5pm, Saturdays 11am4pm, and Sundays 15pm; free admission: The film, Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights, will be shown on Thursday, Septem ber 26, 68pm, in the Smith Warehouses Bay 4, C105 Garage (114 S Buchanan Blvd). This docu mentary will explore the marginalization of black women in the Black Power and Feminist move ments. Following the movie will be an open discus sion with director/producer Nev Nnaji. Its free. Sundays noon5pm; $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students with ID, free for young people age 15 and under; Thursdays 59pm is free for everyone (except for special ticketed exhibits); parking is $2/hour: Doris Dukes Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art represents one of the worlds larg est private collections of Islamic Art. See 60 works of Islamic art, including architectural sketches, archival photographs and videos, and large-scale color photographs of Dukes estate in Honolulu, which houses the collection.
Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave, 919-220-5429, lifeandscience.org Hours: MondaySaturday 10am5pm and Sundays noon5pm; 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): Have fun with flight at the Blast Off! hands-on exhibit. Design a rocket and test how changes in the fins and rudders determine what happens when you use compressed air to make it fly. Then experiment with different folding techniques to figure out the best design for your paper airplane. See how long you can make your flying object hover on the Blast Off! hover table. Go back in time 75 million years and see huge, lifesize replicas of dinosaurs on the Dinosaur Trail. Then stop by the Fossil Dig Site, sift through the soil, and find all types of fossils.
Pleiades Art Gallery, 109 E Chapel Hill St, 919-797-2706, pleiadesartdurham.com/ Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am6pm, Fridays and Saturdays 11am8pm, Sundays 14pm; free admission: TRUTH TO POWER: Communicating Messages of Social Justice Through Visual Art will be on display through Sunday, September 15. SURGE will open Wednesday, September 18 and will be on display through Sunday, October 6. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held dur ing Third Friday on September 20, 69pm.
Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St, 919-687-0250, http://throughthislens.com Hours: TuesdayFriday 10:30am5:30pm, Saturdays 10:30am4pm; free admission: A special Sunday afternoon talk about Silver Rails, a series of black and white gelatin-silver prints Jesse Andrews will take place on Septem ber 15, 35pm. Hear from special guest Tom Rankin.
Comparative Figures, photographs by Sam Wang Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr, and Bill McAllister, will be on display starting Fri 919-684-5135, nasher.duke.edu day, September 20 (Third Friday). Meet the artists Museum hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and from 6 to 9pm. Saturday 10am5pm; Thursdays 10am9pm;
LETS GO!
THEATER FILM DANCE RADIO TELEVISION
WNCU/90.7fm, North Carolina Central University; listen online at wncu.org: Be sure to listen to Radio Skywriter on Sundays, 6:307pm). Durham Skywriter publisher Pat Murray and guests talk about community issues and let you know whats happening in the Bull City (and beyond). Dont forget your pen and paperwe might have just the information you need! If you miss the broadcast, you can go to wncu.org the Tuesday following the air date for at least a week and listen to the podcastor, type Radio Skywriter or WNCU in the search field of iTunes to listen to or download our three most recent shows.
READ ALL ABOUT IT!

Durham/Triangle/Triadarea authors: Send us your latest book and information if you want to be featured in the Skywriter.
Jennifer Dawn Farley / Duke Homestead and the American Tobacco Company
$21.99, Arcadia Publishing. Available at local retailers, online bookstores, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or 888-313-2665.
TV Skywriter, a livestreaming online interview/ variety show, will air right after Radio Skywriter on Sundays at 7pm. You can watch it by going to the Durham Skywriter channel on Youtube (go to www.youtube.com, type durhamskywriter on the search field, and click on the channel); or watch from the Durham Skywriters Google+ page (go to www.gplus.to/durhamskywriter).
Ms Farley, manager of the Duke Homestead State Historic Site, has written the history of the first home of the Washington Duke family and the effect that the family and the tobacco industry had on the Bull City (the nickname is from Bull Durham tobacco). As the Duke familys fortunes grew, so did the city of Durham. Included are more than 200 vintage photos, drawings, and reproductions of print ads. This is the type of book that you flip through, go back and read, and then return to over and over again.
NOW HEAR THIS!

Durham/Triangle/Triadarea artists: Send us your latest CD and information if youd like to be featured in the Skywriter!
The Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern presents Thorton Wilders classic, three-act play, Our Town, in an all-black production in the Trotter Building (401 W Geer St). Showtimes are Thursday, Sep tember 12; Friday, September 13; Wednesday, Sep tember 18; Thursday, September 19; Friday, Sep tember 20; and Saturday, September 21, at 8pm. Tickets range from $5 to $15. You can call 919-452 2304 for info and you can purchase tickets online at http://events.wncn.com/durham_nc/ events/show/343905283-little-green-pig-theatrical concern-presents-our-town.
Kim Arrington / Getting II Yes

(available at amazon.com, cduniverse.com, cdbaby.com, iTunes, and www.kimarrington.com)
Send us information on your special events these are free listings!
I slipped this CD into my laptop and within 5 seconds I was intrigued. Then Ms Arrington came in at 0:09 and then the harmonic background vocals and that did it for me. The musicianship is topnotchthe band lays down lush musical beds with nice funky grooves, while Ms Arrington artfully speaks her mind with conviction. This must have been fun to record, and fans of funk, jazz, and neosoul will definitely like this. The musical arrangements are by Victor Moore with horn arrangements by Al Strong. Check out the jazzy updates of Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Feelings, and Control.
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Guest spotlight
Looking up at the stars, wondering what they are Ah, finally, you see a face A beautiful one, A face you will cherish forever. You see another, And another, And you shout out, Grandma, Grandpa, Zedie, Bubbie, Mama, Papa, you are right here with me, right now, and never will be again. You hear a voice, No, child, no. That is not true. We are here always, always beside you, everywhere you look you see us. You see us in the leaves on the trees. You see us in the shadows, you see us in the mirror when you look upon yourself. But last of all, you see us in the stars that light up the sky at night. We are always here. Always.
STARS
MIRA KESSLER
Send us your poems, cartoons, commentary, photos, artwork, etc if youd like to be in our Guest spotlight. Keep it positive, and keep in mind that we cant return what you send us (so dont send your only copy).

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