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Recreation & Parks |
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Events |
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events are free or inexpensive and provide a great way
to enjoy your leisure time with friends or family. Some
programs, however, may require registration. Registration
opens May 4th unless otherwise noted.
Special event volunteers are needed to assist
with community events throughout the year. If you
would like to be involved please call 918-7364 OR
complete a Volunteer Service
Application. These forms are available at the Recreation
and Parks offices, 100 North Greensboro Street and also
on this web site
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| CARRBORO
DAY
TEEN TALENT CONTEST
POET'S OPEN MIC NIGHT
COMMUNITY BOOK FORUM:
Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How
To Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions,
overcome Negativity, and Thrive
FISHING RODEO
CARRBORO JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
TODDLER PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME
LOLLIPOP SERIES
SUMMERDIPITY SERIES
JAM SESSION SERIES
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
REC CONNECT 
-"On Line Registration link"
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CARRBORO DAY |
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Celebrating a Sustainable Community! Join neighbors
and friends and celebrate the unique qualities that
make our town special. Enjoy story sharing, live music,
poetry, crafts and interactive family games. Bring a
chair or blanket and make yourself at home. For more
detailed information visit: CarrboroDay.com
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| 5 years
old & under |
Free |
| Sunday,
May 2 |
1:00-7:00pm |
| Town Hall
Grounds (rain site ~Carrboro Century Century
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POET'S OPEN MIC NIGHT |
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Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Open
Eye Cafe the first Tuesday of each month for POETS OPEN
MIC NIGHT. This is a night where poets can engage with
others and share the power and diversity of poetry.
This event is staged to provide the venue for people
to celebrate, to share, and to encourage the writing,
reading, and listening of poetry.
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| Ages 13-18 |
FREE |
| Tuesday;
June 1 - August 3 |
7:00-10:00pm |
| Open Eye
Cafe
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COMMUNITY BOOK FORUM |
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Co-sponsored with the Carrboro
Cybrary
Positivity: Groundbreaking Research Reveals How
to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions,
Overcome Negativity, and Thrive
The Community Book Forum is an occasional series of
events that brings our community together to discuss
important issues and ideas.
Join UNC Distinguished Professor Barbara Fredrickson,
Ph.D as she leads discussion of her book,
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"Positivity is positively wonderful! Barbara Fredrickson
offers sure-fire methods for transforming our lives
from so-so to joyous. Highly recommended." ~ Daniel
Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence
For more information, call the Cybrary at 918-7387
or cybrary@co.orange.nc.us.
6938
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| 16 years
and up |
Free |
| Friday,
June 4 |
6:30pm
- 8:30pm |
| Century
Center
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FISHING RODEO |
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Enjoy a morning of fishing fun followed by a hotdog
lunch. Bring your own pole or use one of ours (limited
number available). Bait provided. FREE!
Ages 3-15 and parents
Site opens at 9:00 am
9:15 am-9:45 am Registration
9:30 am-11:15 am Fishing
11:15 am-12:30 pm Lunch
Strayhorn's pond located on New Hope Church Road between
Chapel Hill and Hillsborough
Call for directions: 918-7364
Co-sponsored with the Orange County Recreation and
Parks Department and the Orange County 4-H with support
from area civic clubs and businesses.
Raindate: Sunday, June 6 from 2- 4 (Rodeo only).
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| Ages 3 -
15 |
FREE |
| Saturday,
June 5 |
9:15am-12:30pm |
| Bob Strayhorn's
Pond
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CARRBORO JULY 4TH CELEBRATION |
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Join us in celebrating the birth of our Nation! This
time-honored down home event is the coolest way to spend
your day! Enjoy a variety of musical performances, entertainers,
face painting, games and a juggling Uncle Sam on stilts.
The excitement begins on Weaver Street Lawn with at
costume contest. Decorate your bike or wagon for the
traditional Main Street parade to Town Hall where you
can party the day away with Carolina Beach Music Awards
winners Sea Cruz.
A Musical menu includes the best of 60's Oldies, Classic
Rock, 70's Disco, Carolina Beach and today's hottest
new songs. All of this flavored with Pop, Country, and
Rhythm and Blues! Sea Cruz
has become one of the Southeast's top entertainment
groups so ALL ABOARD for a fun filled Sea
Cruz.
Pre-Event starts at 9:30am at Weaver Street Market!
For more detailed information visit: Carrboro
July 4th Celebration
6508
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| All Ages |
FREE |
| Sunday,
July 4 |
9:30am-3:00pm |
| Carrboro
Town Hall Grounds
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TODDLER PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME |
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When it's just too hot to play outside, parents and
young children (5 & under) can come enjoy some unstructured
playtime in the spacious Century Hall. There'll be some
music to dance to, blocks and other toys to play with
and plenty of space for a circle game or two. It will
be a great opportunity to meet new friends and playmates.
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| Ages: 2-5 |
$3
per participant |
| Tuesdays, July 27 through
August 31 |
10:00
- 11:30am |
| Century Center
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LOLLIPOP SERIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN |
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Storytellers, musicians, puppeteers, and clowns entertain
for our performing arts series for young children. Call
in registration is requested at 918-7364. While the
programs are geared for young children, older youth
and adults are welcome. Pay at the door.
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ELIZABETH NORVAL |
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Join Peter Rabbit as he explores Mr. McGregor's garden.
Elizabeth Norval of the Zambezi Puppets will transport
you to the English garden where Peter Rabbit has many
adventures. Her body puppet, Gulliver Gator, will introduce
the show and lead some sing-a-longs. Next, a silly tiger
will try out for the circus. Last, the audience will
have fun helping a friendly puppet snake catch his dinner.
Elizabeth Norval grew up in South Africa. She began
experimenting with puppets as a child of eleven, when
she and her friends performed with match box puppets
they had crafted. Eight years later she constructed
a set of puppets to use as teaching tools for her first
graders. Elizabeth moved to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
with her husband in 1974. When her sons had birthday
parties, she performed for them. After building a stage,
she began performing at schools and clubs. When she
moved with her family to Gainesville, Florida, in 1990,
she established the Zambezi Puppets. Her early shows
revolved around a set of puppets created to depict life
in Zimbabwe.
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| Ages 3-5 |
$3
per person |
| Wednesday,
June 16 |
10:30-11:30am |
| Century
Center
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USHA RAJ, Storyteller |
Usha Raj,
storyteller, puppet maker, and outstanding visual artist,
is the 2009 Kathryn Wallace Foundation Community Award
Winner, and recipient of the 2008 Durham Arts Council
Emerging Artist Grant Award. As a multidisciplinary
artist, Usha uses her energetic voice, passion, and creativity
to share the culture of her country, India. She has performed
in many museums, schools, and community events in North
Carolina. After showcasing with nationally renowned teaching
artist Eric Booth, he said "Usha created a culturally
rich atmosphere, and completely engages the audience in
her presentation." Usha has taught both nationally
and internationally, evoking tremendous applause and enthusiasm
for her work. Her philosophy is that "An experiential
interactive, multi-faceted teaching style can engage and
evoke the love of learning in everyone."
6609 18-Aug W 10:30-11:30am ages 3-5 $3 Century Center
6609 |
| Ages 3-5 |
$3
per person |
| Wednesday,
August 18 |
10:30-11:30am |
| Century
Center
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SUMMERDIPITY EVENTS |
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This Wednesday night summer series promises a range
of discoveries for learning, enjoyment and fun!
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MICKEY MILLS |
Mickey Mills
is a steel drum soloist performer of Caribbean music.
What better way to get into summer than the island rhythms
of Mickey Mills. Mickey is a masterful drummer who will
entertain and engage you with a tropical spirit.
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| All Ages |
$3.00
per person |
| Wednesday, July 21 |
7:30pm-9:00pm |
| Century Center
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| JUS
PATRICK |
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A singer/songwriter since the age of 16, Patrick presents
a sound that is unreserved, each note filled with gripping
passion. At a young age, local talent show opportunities
near Patrick's hometown of Eden, NC began to create
a platform for him to perform at larger venues on the
east coast. After much encouragement from radio personalities
to put out an album, Patrick released "Complex
Simplicities of Love" under his co-founded
independent record label, True2Life Entertainment. After
selling out the entire stock in a matter of months,
Patrick began working on his full-length album. The
author of numerous songs, Patrick writes his own material
while working in tandem with True2Life Entertainment's
in-house production team and associated producers to
create music for other artists. Patrick's debut album
captures his early roots in gospel and classical music,
while showcasing his pop and hip-hop cultural influences.
6590
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| All Ages |
$3.00
per person |
| Wednesday, July 28 |
7:30pm-9:00pm |
| Century Center
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| FAMILY
BINGO NIGHT |
Bring the whole family to Family Bingo Night. Bingo is
one of the few games, where mom, dad, sisters, brothers,
and grandparents can all come together, play and enjoy
and evening together. There will be great prizes for youth
and adults. Hope to see you there!
6591
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| All Ages |
$3.00
per person |
| Wednesday, August 4 |
7:30pm-9:00pm |
| Century Center
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| SQUARE
HEELS DANCE CLUB |
Join Square Heels Square Dance Club for an evening of
fun and laughter! Discover how modern square dance challenges
the mind and exercises the body. First, we'll wow you
with Plus dancing by our "professionals."
Then we'll have you dancing within minutes! No experience
necessary! Just wear comfy shoes...and a smile!
6592
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| All Ages |
$3.00
per person |
| Wednesday, August 11 |
7:30pm-9:30pm |
| Century Center
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JAM SESSION SERIES |
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Carrboro believes in promoting the joy of music: Expressing
oneself through song, rhythm, dance and the magic of
creating! These gatherings in Century Hall are designed
with that in mind. $3/per person at the door.
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Solstice NIA JAM |
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Come experience the pleasure of Nia, the hottest fusion
fitness technique in mind-body wellness and bring in
the summer season with new energy!
For all levels and ages, Nia is a joyful and exhilarating
practice that combines dance, yoga, martial arts and
spiritual self-healing. For one and 1/2 hours, licensed
Nia teachers will guide you through a collage of movement
to uplifting universal music. Join us for Nia and experience
the joy of movement, a 'no-pain' technique that is the
body's way!
6435
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| All Ages |
$3
per person |
| Friday, June 4 |
7:00pm-8:30pm |
| Century Center
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| DRUM
JAM |
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Everyone is invited to experience the awesome power
of community drumming! All levels are welcome and those
who have never drummed with others are especially encouraged
to feel the spirit of rhythm and dance with a group.
It will lift up your soul! Some drums will be provided,
but bring your own if you can.
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| All Ages |
$3
per person |
| Friday, August 6 |
7:30pm-9:00pm |
| Century Center
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HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL |
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Come enjoy the night and experience great carnival
games such as the Bean Bag Toss, Ring the Magic Mountain,
Duck Pond, and much more. We boast a host of carnival
style activities that reward your participation with
wickedly good prizes. No registration required.
For more detail information visit Halloween Carnival web page
7068 |
| All Ages |
FREE |
| Friday, October 29 |
6:00pm-8:30pm |
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