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hike to see and identify butterflies. We will meet at 1pm at Rollingview. Be sure to wear hiking shoes. Limit 25. Location: Falls Lake State Recreation area, 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest. 919- 676-1027. RSVP by 4/18 to Kate Boysen @ Kate. boysen@ncparks.gov for more information about the program.


Homeschool Day—Celebrate Earth Day. 1-3pm. Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on fun and educational sessions for your homeschooler at the Arboretum! Take part in a recycling sort, learn about composting and energy sources, pollute Freddie’s lake and then try to clean it up, and watch how fast the soil erodes away without any grass. Location: JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. Price $5 per student. To register, contact Elizabeth Overcash, email: elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-7011.


THURSDAY, APRIL 24


SHRED-A-THON 2014. 10am-2pm. Protect your family and business. FREE SHREDDING OF CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS at University Mall on Estes Drive in Chapel Hill. Orange County residents and small businesses and local government employees that work for the Town of Carrboro, Chapel Hill or Hillsborough or for Orange County, may securely destroy their personal confidential documents at no cost. Limit five banker-box sized boxes or five large bags of paper. One trip per household or business. No electronic media, please. Shredding is done on-site and in full view. All shredded documents will be recycled. http://www. orangecountync.gov/recycling/news.asp#shred


FRIDAY, APRIL 25


Real Happiness at Work: Meditations for Accomplishment, Achievement and Peace with Sharon Salzberg. 7:30-9:30pm. Explore the path to finding greater fulfillment and meaning in your work. Learn practices that cultivate your mindfulness, compassion, resilience, integrity and open awareness. The workshop will consist of guided meditations, talks and time for questions and answers. Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4970 Garrett Road, Durham. $15 in advance. For advance tickets, visit www. ManageStressNow.com. See Saturday, April 26 calendar listing for more information.


Divine Dance Party. 7-9pm. This is a fun gathering of folks who love to move, and appreciate doing so in a beautiful open space. Bart and Nina Be have created a delightful techno mix, and invite all to take their shoes off and enjoy the music. No intoxicants or having to talk. This is a fund-raiser for our community service trip to Africa. Suggested donation. $10. Global Breath Studio, 119 W Main Street, Durham. Call: 919-645-7070, or Visit: www. GlobalBreath.org


SAFE Haven for Cats 10th Annual Tuxedo Cat Ball. 7pm-1am. Celebrating SAFE Haven’s 20th Anniversary, this event features a $500 cash raffle as well as a live and silent auction. $100/person or $160/couple includes dinner and 2 drinks per person. Pastels and hats are encouraged attire. Black-tie dress is optional this year. North Ridge Country Club, 6612 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. 919-872-7233


Sacred Visioning Open Circle. 6:30-8:30pm. You’re invited to attend. Must register in advance, space limited. $6.The Conference Center at Health Touch 3500 Westgate Drive, Durham. 919- 490-4656, info@sacredvisioning.com or www.


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SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Earth Day Cleanup. 10am. Join us for a shoreline cleanup event around Falls Lake to celebrate Earth Day. Check back by the end of March for more information. Falls Lake State Recreation area. 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest. 919-676-1027. Please RSVP to Kate Boysen @ Kate.boysen@ ncparks.gov


SHRED-A-THON 2014. 10am to 2pm. Protect your family and business. FREE SHREDDING OF CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS at Hampton Pointe Recycling Site, Hwy 86, Hillsborough, behind Home Depot. Orange County residents and small businesses, and local government employees that work for Town of Carrboro, Chapel Hill or Hillsborough, or for Orange County, may securely destroy their personal confidential documents at no cost. Limit five banker-box sized boxes or five large bags of paper. One trip per household or business. No electronic media, please. Shredding is done on-site and in full view. All shredded documents will be recycled. http://www.orangecountync.gov/ recycling/news.asp#shred


A Day with Sharon Salzberg: Happiness at Work. 9:30am-4:30pm. $75 advance ($89 with lunch). Restore balance in your life, sharpen your concentration and develop greater resilience. Become better prepared to walk through your career with integrity, compassion and confidence. Learn to communicate authentically and establish true connections with those around you. This workshop will revolutionize the dynamics of your workplace. Guided meditations, talks and time for questions and answers. Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4970 Garrett Road, Durham. For tickets, visit www.ManageStressNow.com.


Healing the Past, Building the Future. 9am- 4:30pm. Popular A.R.E. speaker Peter Woodbury, MSW, will explain Edgar Cayce’s concepts of karma, grace and reincarnation, as well as discuss tools for forgiveness from the Cayce readings. Attendees will experience guided imagery and past-life regression, leading to understanding the soul’s purpose and the limitless potential of your incarnation in this lifetime. Commons Room, ERUUF, Durham. $50. Scholarships available. Registration: Linda 919-790-9130.


TASTE 2014 Durham Farmers Market Shop. 10am. Shop at the Durham Farmers Market with 2 professional chefs, then proceed to Durham Spirits Company to prepare and eat lunch. Learn how to use just-picked, seasonal ingredients. Pick up tips! Then drive to 311 East Trinity Avenue to join the chefs to prepare a 3-course lunch with your assistance! A glass of wine or a locally-brewed beer is included in the fee. Gratuity is not included. Durham Central Park’s Farmers’ Market Pavillion, 501 Foster Street, Durham. 919-933-1551


The Caring Community Foundation Breakfast in Bed Race. 7am-1pm. The race will feature custom- made beds on wheels rolling down Academy Street. Awards will be given for best theme beds, best costumes, fastest beds and more. Food trucks will be on site. Fun for the entire family. Since 2001, the Foundation has distributed almost $1.5 million to cancer patients in our community. Academy Street Downtown, Cary. 919-602-875


SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Earth Day 5K & Mile Fun Run. 2-4pm. The


first ever Earth Day & Mile Fun Run at Knightdale Station Park. After the 5K race, we are holding a 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk to encourage both children and adults to challenge themselves to exercise for fun as every step counts! This begins at 3:00 pm. Price $20 before 4/13, $25 after 4/13. Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale. Phone: 919-217-5350, visit: https://kaes.pbworks.com/w/ page/75539981/EarthDay5K


A Vision for Change. 1-4pm. Many of us are navigating changes. How do we do this? We will turn to archetypes, the language of the soul, and delve into the Greek myth of Ariadne. We will also look at the astrological landscape and how it relates to our lives. We will nurture the voice of our hearts and find a new way of seeing. Olivia Woodford. $40 suggested donation. A Place for Women to Gather, 8380 Six Forks Road, Suite 201, Raleigh. 919-846-3601, infoapfwtg@yahoo.com or www. womengather.org


FRIDAY, MAY 2


9th Annual Sequins and Spurs Gala. 6pm. Sponsored by Horse and Buddy, a non-profit organization providing therapeutic horseback riding for people with special needs. Fine dining and dancing with music by Big Love. Guest emcee Jim Kelly of Mix 101.5. Wide variety of exclusive live and silent auction items. 100% of proceeds will be used for operations and programs. Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary. 919-742 or www.horseandbuddy.org


SATURDAY, MAY 3


9th Annual Green Home Tour. 12-5pm. Learn advanced green building by touring a variety of homes built with specific goals in mind. Presented by the Green Home Builders of the Triangle, the tour features 30 beautiful homes in various stages of construction located throughout the Triangle. Plan to tour as many homes as possible to view the latest in innovative building techniques. Tour books will be available beginning in late April in various locations throughout the Triangle. For information, call 919-493-8899 or visit: www. TriangleGreenHomeTour.com


3rd Annual Purple Cloth 5K and Kid’s Dash. 8am - Kids Dash, 8:15am - 5K. Presented by Genesis United Methodist to support Dorcas Ministries. Dorcas has been assisting families in crisis for more than 40 years. There will be a bounce house for the kids, professional face painting, post-race food, raffle items, awards and more. Fee: 5K - $25 includes tee shirt, Kids Dash - $5. Location: Bond Park, Cary. For more information visit: www. purplecloth5k.com. To register online: www. sportoften.com. By email: purplecloth5k@yahoo. com.


SUNDAY, MAY 4


9th Annual Green Home Tour. 12-5pm. See May 3 listing for details.


SATURDAY, MAY 10 9th Annual Green Home Tour. 12-5pm. See May 3 listing for details.


SUNDAY, MAY 11


9th Annual Green Home Tour. 12-5pm. See May 3 listing for details.


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