October / November 2012

Covering events up to november 17

“Durham’s online community paper” vol 10, no 9

The Zombie Lurch, the Bull City’s crazy Halloween parade, takes place every year through downtown Durham.

(photo by patricia A murray) 2 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012

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Autumnpatricia A murray el-cheapo handy hints

Every now and then a piece of fruit You can make your own el-cheapo Don’t let your decorative pumpkin goes bad and then you’re inundated furniture polish by stirring a tablespoon make direct contact with the ground. with fruit flies. Simply pour some apple of lemon juice or white vinegar into a Slip a sheet of aluminum foil under it to cider vinegar into a small glass or jar half-cup of olive or vegetable oil. keep it fresh longer. You can even spray and then stir in no more than 2 drops the pumpkin with an antiseptic like © of dishwashing liquid (or liquid hand Start looking for spring-blooming bulbs Bactine to prolong its life a bit longer. soap). The sweet smell will attract the (daffodils, tulips. and crocus) at the bugs, but the soap will soften the water home-improvement and garden centers. When the nighttime temperatures start causing them to fall in and drown. They should be on sale now and you can dipping below 50 degrees, start bringing buy them in bulk (some in bags of 100) your cold-sensitive plants indoors. Place If you’ve run out of bug spray, dryer at a good price. them, one by one, in the bathtub, give sheets can be used to keep mosquitoes them a nice shower, and then spray away. You can either slip one into your Get ready for winter by cleaning your them with insecticide. Slide a plastic shirt pocket or rub the sheet over your windows and removing any spiderwebs bag over the top and check the plant arms and legs. clinging to the window frames or every now and then for bugs. Once shutters. You can make your own el- you’re convinced that you’ve gotten rid It can be mildly irritating having to deal cheapo window cleaner by stirring 1 of all of the insects and spiders, you can with those little strings when peeling cup of vinegar into 4 cups of hot water. place the plants on the windowsill or bananas. That won’t happen if you peel wherever you plan to put them over the winter months. bananas from the bottom. Take cuttings from some of the plants growing in your yard so that you can Speaking of bananas … if you have a grow them inside and then plant them Every few loads, take the lint screen out problem with them ripening before you outside this soming spring. Buy some of your dryer, clean the lint off, and can eat them all, try separating them as rooting compound so that you can dip then run some water over it. If the water soon as you bring them home from the the cut end into it and then into some collects on top rather than running store. Bananas ripen faster when they’re potting soil. (Make a small hole by through, scrub the lint screen with soap connected at the stem. dipping a pencil into the soil.) and water. Residue from dryer sheets can line the bottom of the lint screen and cause a fire. When you reheat pizza in the Before cold weather arrives, take down microwave, you often end up with soft your shower curtain and scrub the or soggy crusts. Always reheat pizza in a soap scum and mildew off with a bit Try to reduce energy costs by washing nonstick skillet on top of the stove. of bleach, warm water, and soap. Rinse your laundry with cold water whenever it well and let it dry in the warm sun you can. If you don’t have to pay to heat before hanging it back up. the water, you’re saving money. Check Young volunteer trees can be hard to out some of the new cold-water washing pull up when you’re out weeding. Try detergents. grabbing them with a pair of plier and Check the caulk around your windows yank them right out of the ground. to make sure that the warm air stays in the house. You’ll also save on your Drop a bunch of quarters into an old 35mm film canister for those times Water stains on wood furniture can be heating bill. Light a stick of incense and see if the smoke wavers as you move it you’re visiting a town that has parking removed with plain, white toothpaste. meters. Slip the film canister into your Rub a bit into the stain, wait a few along the edge of the windows. You’d probably prefer to apply caulk now glove compartment. If you don’t smoke, minutes, and then buff it with a soft, store quarters in the ashtray. clean cloth. rather than in the middle of winter. (continued on page 4) 4 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012

Autumn el-cheapo handy hints (continued from page 3)

Be sure to harvest seeds from the dead Never warm a baby’s bottle in the kids: Spread peanut butter on a few pine flowers in your garden. Marigolds, four microwave. Even though the bottle cones, then roll them in birdseed. Tie o’clocks, coreopsis, rudbekias (black- might feel cool to the touch, the the pine cones to lower tree branches eyed susans) start easily from seed beverage inside might be hot enough to and watch the birds enjoy the snack that and you won’t have to buy new plants scald your baby’s throat. you put out for them. next spring. Keep some old envelopes or medicine bottles in your glove If you want to create a new planting Don’t let your kids miss the excitement compartment so you can help yourself bed in your lawn, you can remove the of sending and receiving mail: Create to your friends’ seeds as well. grass by spreading an 8+-page layer postcards! Cut 4-by-6-inch rectangles of newspapers over the area. Wet the from posterboard and glue photos or Don’t throw away that used fabric- newspapers down and then cover them make drawings with magic markers on softener sheet. First, wipe down your with woodchips, other mulch, or soil.By the shiny side. Turn the cards over and computer and TV screens to remove the spring, you’ll have an area that’s ready for draw a vertical right down the middle. dust and static—then toss it. planting. Just pull back the newspapers The addressee’s name and address go on and start planting—or, punch a hole the right-hand side and your message If you have an oil spill in the garage or in the deteriorating newspapers with a goes on the left. on the driveway, sprinkle kitty litter on hand trowel. it and allow it to absorb the oil.Then Send us your el-cheapo handy hints! simply sweep it up. To get rid of summer soil and sand, sweep your rugs before you vacuum. Wash your pet with green-colored soap. The nap of the rugs will stand up, The dye that’s used to turn the soap loosening the dirt, and allowing the green also happens to kill fleas. vacuum cleaner to do a better job.

Once you’re sure you’re finished with Keep your TV remote control clean by your garden tools this season, wash them slipping it into a zip-close sandwich The Durham Skywriter is published bag. Peanut butter, etc, can easily be monthly (midmonth to midmonth) and in soapy water and dry them well. Then is distributed via the worldwide web either wipe them down with petroleum wiped off, and the remote will work fine from Durham, North Carolina to every- even while in the bag. one who wants to learn about and keep jelly or spray them with a light coating up with the Bull City. We bring informa- of a lubricant like WD-40. That will tion to our neighbors while looking at keep your tools from getting rusty. Sand Make your own salad bar. Set out our city’s positive side. If you have any ideas, comments, suggestions, or want the wooden handles of your rakes and simple salad greens and pour “extras” to advertise, please write to: hoes lightly and then rub them down like shredded cheese, olives, and with linseed oil. sliced cucumbers into muffin tins so [email protected] family members can build their own Or call: 919-809-YOU2 (9682) You can “hang” unframed pictures on customized salads. the wall by dabbing toothpaste on the website: four corners of the picture (on the back If you plan to burn candles as part of www.durhamskywriter.com side). Carefully align the picture and your Halloween display, put them in the video channel: stick it to the wall–the toothpaste will freezer the night before to keep candle www.youtube.com/ durhamskywriter dry and adhere to the wall. When you wax from dripping all over the place. want to take down the picture, simply patricia A murray, publisher peel it off and scrub off the toothpaste. Make fall-season bird feeders with the Skywriter logo by John Pinkney October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 5

Publisher’s pitch

Whether you vote early (until November 3) or election day (No- • East Regional Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln vember 6), please do your part and vote! SO much is at stake. • Githens Middle School, 4800 Chapel Hill Rd, • Duke University campus, West Union’s Old Trinity Room, If you never got around to registering to vote, that’s okay. You can 114 Chapel Dr go to any of the early voting spots, register, and then vote right • North Carolina Central University, Student Union Bldg, then and there. Be sure to take some form of government-issed Fayetteville across from Pekoe. photo ID (like a driver’s license). You can only do this up to and Hours: Oct 22-27, 9am–5:30pm; Oct 28, noon–5:30pm; Oct 29– including November 3. Nov 2, 9am–7pm; Nov 3, 8am–1pm.

If you want to vote early, you can go to any of the five early-voting Some ex-offenders are saying that they’ve been told that they locations: can’t vote—but they can, as long as they’re done with their resti- tutions and probation. Also, no one has the right to ask you for a • Museum of Durham History (ex-DATA bus terminal), photo ID at the poll unless you’re registering to vote. VOTE! 501 W Main St • North Regional Library, 221 Milton Rd — patricia A murray • South Regional Library, 4505 S Alston Ave ([email protected], 919-809-9682)

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ally harbor mice, rats, and even opposums. Mold and R from the American Red Cross—Central North mildew can also become an unseen hazard. Carolina Chapter, 4737 University Dr, • House Numbers—Don’t be the one who has to stand 919-489-6541, http://cncredcross.org/: in the middle of the street waving your arms after Be prepared for emergencies by taking classes offered by calling an ambulance because you don’t have ad the American Red Cross. You can visit the website for equate house numbers. You can get stick-on or nail- class descriptions: or-screw-on numbers from any home-improvement center or hardware store. Make sure that the numbers • Adult CPR/AED—Thursday, October 25, 6–9pm; are at least 4 inches high and that the strokes of the $70. numbers are at least 1/2 inch wide. • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED— Saturday, November 3, 9am–3:30pm; $110 Wednesday, November 7, 10am–1pm; $110. R from Democracy North Carolina, • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED—Wednesday, Novem- 888-OUR-VOTE, democracy-nc.org (info is also ber 7, 5:30–8:30pm; $90. available at durhamdemwomen.org and • Pediatric CPR/AED—Wednesday, November 14, www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/elec: 5:30–9pm; $70. • First Aid—Thursday, November 15, 5:30–8:30pm; To clear up some misinformation that’s floating around $70. … people who have been convicted of a felony temporar- ily lose their right to vote while they’re in prison. How- ever, after they’re released and are done with their proba- R from the City of Durham—Dept of Neighbor- tion and parole, their voting rights are automaticall rein- hood Services, 809 E Main St, 919-560-1647 stated. They don’t need any “papers” stating this and can or Durham One Call 919-560-1200: vote just like anyone else.

Sometimes our neighbors violate city ordinances that can And people who have been convicted of a misdemeanor adversely effect the community—and sometimes the per- never lose their right to vote. They can register and vote, petrator is us. It’s good to know about these ordinances so even while in jail by voting by absentee ballot. that they can be corrected—and the sooner, the better. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, it’s not too late. Just Call the department for advice on how to work with go to one of the Early Voting centers by November 3, offending neighbors while also keeping the peace: register, and vote on the same day! Be sure to take one • High Grass—Lawns and patches of weeds more than form of ID with your name and current address (you can 12 inches tall constitutes a violation. Tall weeds and take your driver’s license, utility bill, car registration, or undergrowth can attract snakes, rats, and swarms of any letter, bill, license, or other document from city, mosquitoes. Be very careful when trimming tall county, state, or federal government). growth. Ant mounds might be hidden from sight, Early Voting centers: and you’ll find out quick if you’re standing in one while cutting the grass. • Museum of Durham History (the old DATA bus • Junk Vehicles—Just the sight of old, broken down depot at 501 W Main St) and abandoned vehicles can take away from the • North Regional Library (221 Milton Rd) attractiveness of a neighborhood and can even lower • South Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave) property values. • East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Ln) • Indoor Furniture—Some people giggle when they • Githens Middle School (4800 Chapel Hill Rd) see indoor furniture on front porches in the commu- • Duke University (Old Trinity Room in the West nity—but upholstered chairs and couches can actu- Union Bldg, 114 Chapel Dr) October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 7

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• North Carolina Central University (Student Union laid off and everything falls on the shoulders of the other. Bldg at Fayetteville and Pekoe). Before you know it, the situation gets so serious that you’re in danger of being evicted or losing your home. Hours are: October 22–27, 9am–5:30pm; October 28, Help is available every Tuesday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. noon–5:30pm; October 29–November 2, 9am–7pm; and A case manager can work with you and keep your family November 3, 8am–1pm. afloat while you regain your footing. To see if you’re eligible for this free service, call Frank Bryant II, a homeless- ness prevention social worker, at 560-8655. Here’s what R from Operation Breakthrough, 800 N Mangum St, you’ll need: a copy of your lease, eviction notice/letter 919-688-8111, www.obtnc.org: 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 Operation Breakthrough runs a Weatherization Assis- and social security card for everyone who lives in the tance Program that helps low-income individuals/fami- home/apartment, or utility notice. If you’re declared eli- lies improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The ser- gible, you’ll get some financial assistance. vices that are offered include: Sealing air leaks around windows and doors; installing insulation between From 3 to 5pm every Tuesday, military veterans can get interior and exterior walls, ceilings and attics, and floors help building their résumés, getting job referrals, conduct- and basements; replacing “regular” light bulbs with coming job searches. Case management and needs assessments pact fluorescent bulbs; tuning up and repairing heating are also available, if necessary. and cooling systems; checking for carbon-monoxide lev- els; installing a “smart” thermostat; and sealing and insu- lating your home’s ductwork. Families with incomes less R from Durham Technical Community College/ than double the Federal Poverty Level, or families The Small Business Center,400 W Main St, with at least one member who receives cash-assistance 3rd floor of the SouthBank Bldg, 919-686-3448, payments under SSI or TANF, are typically eligible for durhamtech.edu/html/current/noncredit/ these services. You can check to see if you (or neighbors sbccseminars.htm: who could use some help) fit the bill by visiting the website and checking the income/eligibility-criteria table. Durham Tech’s Small Business Center offers classes and seminars in their new location to entrepreneurs who are planning or starting their own businesses. These particular R from the Hip Hop Caucus, www.respectmyvote.com: classes are being offered free of charge; check the website for additional classes and workshop series: Visit the website, discuss the issues that are important to Thinking of Starting a Business? you, and lead other young people to get familiar with the • —Monday, Octo- issues and promise to vote in the November election. ber 22, 3–5pm; free; an overview for business start- You can also register to vote online. ups, with information on resources for entrepreneurs. (400 W Main St) • The Competitive Edge: Fundamentals of Grant Writing—Tuesday, October 23, 6–9pm; free; learn R from the Durham JobLink Career Center, how to locate potential funding sources and write Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd #848, winning proposals (400 W Main St) 919-354-2748, contact: Kenneth Motley: • Basic Bookkeeping for Business Owners—Tues- day, October 30, 6–9pm; learn how to prepare a Sometimes you can be employed but can fall behind in financial statement after first learning about cash your bills due to an unexpected temporary setback like flow, income statements, and balance sheets. (400 W hospitalization; or, maybe one adult in a relationship gets 8 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 DJ Piddipat your multicultural deejay

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Keep a calendar Funny Betcha didn’t jokes Keeping a calendar can help you know that … of the stay on track for just about anything month you’re responsible for—like home- Here’s how the months were named: work assignments and things to January — for the Roman god of beginnings and endings, Janus. There was a man who was do around the house. Even though always late for work. His boss February — from the Roman god some people have calendar apps on was really upset about it and Februus (they had purification decided to stand by the door so their cell phones, it’s sometimes easi- festivals called “februa”). er to look at a calendar or “things to that he could yell at him for March — for the Roman god of war, being late when he arrived. do” list that’s tacked on the wall over Mars (this used to be the first Finally, the man arrived at work. your desk. It’s a good way to remind month). The boss said, “You should have yourself of things you’ve got to do so April — from the word “aperire” been here at 9 o’clock!” you won’t have to say, “Oh yeah, I which means “to open” (referring forgot” when those things don’t get to the flower buds). The man looked delighted and asked, “Oooh, what did I miss?” done. May — for the Roman goddess of honor and reverence, Maiesta. You don’t have to go out and June — for the Roman queen of the buy a calendar. If you go to www.pdf gods, Juno. Say these tongue twisters calendar.com/monthly/, you can July — for Roman statesman Julius three times fast: choose whatever month you want Caesar. and then print it out. Add your August — for the Roman emperor Purple paper people. “events” (math test, return library Augustus. September — from the word Baboon bamboo. book, take out the garbage). Now “septem,” which means “seven.” you’re able to manage your time bet- October -— from the word “octo,” Pink piggy bank. ter because you can see what you’re which means eight. responsible for at a glance. November — from the word “novem,” which means “nine.” We love funny jokes and December — from the word “decem,” riddles! Send us one—if we which means “ten.” use it, you’ll win a prize! October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 11

SCHOOL TOOLS

So for now, the courses are free, and the par- Vote Up or Shut Up ticipating schools aren’t making any money by offering them online. This is an experiment to To help emphasize the importance of voting, identify the benefits of the sharing of information Do Something, a nonprofit organization, has by these major research institutions. Here are some launched Vote Up or Shut Up. Students under upcoming courses: the age of 25 can qualify for a $10,000 scholarship by thinking of five friends that are least likely • Cryptography—6-week course starts to vote. Send their cell phone numbers and they’ll November 5 (from Stanford Univer- receive convincing texts reminding them to vote. sity). If you register to vote (if you haven’t already), • Think Again: How to Reason and you’ll be entered in the competition twice. You Argue—12-week course starts Novem- can “pre”-register if your under 18. Don’t forget ber 26 (from Duke University). that you can register and vote if you go to one of • Introduction to Astronomy—9-week the early-voting venues before November 3. Visit course starts November 27 (from Duke dosomething.org/vote#vote-register to get started. University). Even though you won’t be earning any credits, you’ll still be able to interact with your fel- low students, and you’ll be expected to complete Campus 2 Campus class assignments and take tests. Who knows: the knowledge you’ll gain might help boost your college tour career and lead to a promotion! Or maybe now’s your chance to study those subjects you didn’t Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited to visit Elon Uni- think you had the time (or money) for. Go to versity on Tuesday, November 6, 8:30am–5pm. www.coursera.org, sign up, and start learning! It’s free; call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919- 560-4355 for more information. (course #8317) DPS National Merit Free online classes scholars The National Merit Scholarship Program hon- There seems to be a trend of top universities like ors students who have demonstrated excep- Harvard, Stanford, and the Massachusetts Insti- tional academic ability and real promise in tute of Technology offering free, no-credit cours- excelling in college. Seven students attending es online. These schools are partnering with an Durham Public high schools are semifinalists organization called Coursera, which coordinates for the 2012–13 academic year: Joya Mandel- all of the classes so that learners won’t have to go Assael (Durham School of the Arts); Julia Lar- from website to website searching for them. (The son, Kevin Ostrowski, Kathryn Taylor, and classes are called MOOCs—massive online open Phoebe Wooldridge (Jordan High School); and courses.) Katherine Gandee and Eeyi Oon (Middle Col- lege High School). 12 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012

The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham’s The 3rd annual Gospel Music Tribute to A Philip Ran- next Community Luncheon Roundtable will be held on dolph will be held on Saturday, November 3, 6–8pm, at the Thursday, October 25, noon–1pm, in the fellowship hall Greater St Paul Missionary Baptist Church (1102 Juniper of Shepherd’s House United Methodist Church (107 St). A civil-rights leader, Randolph (1889–1979) started and N Driver St, corner of Driver and Main; back entrance). ran the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the USA’s first You’re invited to help figure out how caring citizens in the African-American labor union. The rousing concert will fea- community can best respond to the societal problems that ture the Traveling Sons of Pittsboro, New Gospel Winds most people just talk about: gang of Chapel Hill, Second Chance of violence, handgun violence, and Hillsborough, Senior Citizens the failure of many ex-offenders Jubilee of Henderson, Big Anthony to stay out of jail. This event isfree McCrae, Vanhook Specials, Mark- and is usually attended by inter- ham Chapel Male Chorus, Minis- ested individuals and represen- ter Johnny Foster, Minister Caro- tatives of nonprofit agencies, con- lyn Satterfield, Greater Full Assur- gregations, and neighborhood ance Faith Fellowship Church groups. Choir, and the Voices of Saint Paul. Contact Reverend Julia Ross Har- Contact Marcia Owen at 919-358- relson at 919-638-2361 or A Philip 1113 or nonviolentdurham@gmail. the Randolph Institute Durham chapter com, or visit the website at nonvio- Wayne G Bostick at 919-332-3847 lentdurham.org for more informa- praise for ticket information. tion. page The next meeting ofDurham Con- Eid al Adha, also known as the Feast gregations in Action will be held of Sacrifice, is offered as Muslims re- at 11:45am on Tuesday, Novem- turn from the annual hajj (pilgrim- ber 13 at Westminster Presbyterian mage to Mecca). The congregation Church (3639 Old Chapel Hill of Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman will have Rd, 919-489-4974 DCiA’s mission its Eid prayer at the Parkwood loca- is: To bring together congregation (5122 Revere Rd) at 8pm on tions to promote understanding Friday, October 26. across boundaries of faith, race and ethnicity and build an inclu- sive community of justice and peace. Learn more about this 62-member organization at Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, an “ecumenical dcia.org. celebration of our ancestors and loved ones,” will be observed in the SEEDS Community Garden (706 Gilbert St) on Saturday, November 3, 6pm. If a family member or good friend has died within the past year, take a photo Russell Memorial CME Church (703 S Alston Ave, 919- of him or her and light a candle in remembrance in a beau- 682-2523) will celebrate its 110th anniversary on Sunday, tiful, peaceful setting. It’sfree; call 919-683-1197 for more November 18 10am. All are welcome. info. This is not a Hispanic/Latino-only event—all are welcome (cosponsored by SEEDS, El Centro Hispano, and The Scrap Exchange). October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 13

ON THE JOB: weed and kudzu eater

This month we spoke with Lily, a member that might harm us. We’re usually on the of The Goat Squad from Chapel Hill. job for at least seven or eight hours, but Q So do all of you spread out and we like to take water breaks every now tackle the whole field at once? and then Diana brings us water. If Molly, No, we take on a section at a the biggest goat, is really thirsty, she head- A What are you and these eight other time. Diana, and sometimes Brian, will Q butts us out of the way. But that’s okay. goats doing out here? cordon off an area with a lightweight fence. We get to work, and We’re hired to eat all of A then when we’re done with these delicious weeds—we can that area, the fence’ll be moved even eat kudzu, and those are over and then we’ll start clear- some really tough weeds! We’re ing out the next area. much better than lawn mowers or weed whackers. As long as the growth is more than 6 inches tall, we can clear it. Q I’ll bet lots of people like to watch you eat. A Oh, yeah, teachers are Q But there’s a whole lot of always bringing their kids to weeds out here. How much can visit us. We love the attention. you guys possibly eat? They call us “cute” all the time. A My brothers, sisters, and friends can eat 800 square feet a day. We are really good. All we Q Forgive me for asking, need is a light breakfast, and our but is it true that goats can eat human friend Diana Tetens gets anything, including tin cans? us to follow her to the worksite Well, no, we don’t eat by teasing us with sweetfeed. That’s a We can take a quick nap and then try A just anything. We’re smarter than the yummy mix of corn and grain. We get to again later. goats you see on TV. We might sniff and eat all we want! We can even poop while nibble at stuff just so we can figure out we eat, so we don’t have to stop and take what it is, but we don’t eat things like a bathroom break! Q Did Diana have to provide any tin cans. One of us—I won’t say who— training? nibbled at Diana’s hair once. Okay, it was Molly. Q So all you have to do is eat? What A No, we’re naturally talented. But if you’re not all that hungry? she does go out and markets our service. She tells people to call 919-967-8945, A Don’t worry about it. We’re always and when they do, we get to go out and Q Thanks so much for this interview! hungry. We’re professional eaters. And do some more eatin’. We’ve gone to some Absolutely. If your weeds ever we’re not just eating—what we’re doing cool places, and we’re really enjoying A get out of hand, give my friend Diana takes a lot of skill. We have good instincts Durham Central Park. This is awesome. a call. and can avoid parasites and other bugs 14 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012

To your health

Medicare part D deadline

Seniors (age 65+) who have Medicare parts A and B are also Saturday, November 10, 10–2pm. Free admission. eligible for part D, which is a drug plan that has the potential of saving you hundreds of dollars a year. Ideally, each senior chooses a drug plan that makes the medications he or she is Free Kids’ Vitamin program taking available at a reduced price. The challenge is, there are Central Pharmacy (2609 N Duke St, #103) has a Free Kids’ dozens of plans, and the medications carried by each plan can Vitamin Program, where families can pick up a bottle of 30 change every year. And there’s a deadline: You have to choose chewable multivitamins every 30 days. A parent must sign up and sign up for a plan by Friday, December 7. each child every time he or she picks up the vitamins. Pharma- cy hours are Monday–Friday 9am–6pm and Saturdays 9am– The folks at Senior PharmAssist offer help free of charge— 1pm; call 919-220-5121 for more information. you can call, set up an appointment, and review your options with a professional pharmacist. This one-on-one service is available to anyone eligible for Medicare part D regardless of age and income. Senior PharmAssist is in Suite 201 of the Alzheimer’s research Durham Center for Senior Life building (406 Rigsbee Ave). The Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Call 919-688-4772 to make an appointment and visit senior Center is looking for people to sign up for the Alzheimer’s pharmassist.org for more information. Disease Prevention Registry. If you like, you can be contacted for research trials and can decide to participate in a particular By the way, Senior PharmAssist will offer a continuing- trial if it sounds right for you. If you answer “yes” to the fol- education session (worth 2 CE credits) for pharmacists and lowing questions, you can then contact registry coordinator pharmacy technicians who need to get up to speed on the Michelle McCart at 919-688-1605 or sign up online at adrc. Medicare drug benefits and next year’s changes related to mc.duke.edu. healthcare reform. The session will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 6–8:30pm, at the UNC Eshelman School of 1 Are you over 55 years old? Pharmacy’s Kerr Hall (301 Pharmacy Ln, Chapel Hill). The 2 Have you stood by a friend or family member living cost is $30; if you can’t make it in person, you can watch the with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder? webinar. Call for more information. 3 Are you concerned about whether Alzheimer’s is in your future? 4 Would you want to be notified of opportunities to Fight diabetes participate in Alzheimer’s prevention studies? Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church (2200 S Alston Ave) will 5 Are you currently free from a diagnosis of hold a Diabetes Community Health Awareness Kickoff on Alzheimer’s disease? October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 15

SENIORSCOPE

Q News from the Durham Center for Senior Life, Q News from Durham Parks and Recreation, 406 Rigsbee Ave, 919-688-8247, www.dcslnc.org: Mature Adults office, Walltown Recreation Center, 1308 W Club Blvd, 919-560-4296 or Here’s just a sampling of daily activities at DCSL (it’s 919-354-2710, http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/ recommended that you confer with a doctor before taking Pages/Home.aspx: on an exercise regimen: Mondays—Ceramics Open Studio, 8:30am–noon Enjoy a meal with friends by Dining Around Durham. Belly Dancing, noon–1pm On Wednesday, November 14, a group of seniors (age Line Dancing, 1–3pm 55+) will meet at a local restaurant for a nice lunch and Tuesdays—Beginning Yoga, 9–10am pleasant conversation. Everyone pays for his or her Crochet Group, 1–3pm own lunch; you can choose to meet at the restaurant or, Card Games, 1–5pm for a fee, you can take a bus. Call for more information. Wednesdays—Total Body Workout, 9:30– 10:30am A Holiday Potluck will be held at the IR Holmes Rec- Exercise Away the Aches, 11am–noon reation Center at Campus Hills (2000 S Alston Ave) Jewelry-Making Group, 1–3pm on Thursday, November 15, noon–2pm. Share your Thursdays—Duplicate Bridge, 10am–noon favorite dishes and have fun with friends. Call 919-560- Bowling (at AMF Lanes on Hwy 15-501), 4444 for more information. 12:15pm Quilting Drop-In, 1–3pm Remembrance Day will be observed at the Edison Fridays—Open Arts Studio, 8:30am–noon Johnson Recreation Center (500 W Murray Ave, 919- Conversational Spanish, 10:30–11:30am 560-4270) on Saturday, November 10, 11am–2pm. Movie Matinee, 1:30–3:30pm. Share your memries and make statements of appreciation as the memories of USA military veterans are hon Representatives from Durham County Social Ser- ored. The group will also visit the Vietnam Veterans vices make themselves available on Tuesdays, 1–5pm, Memorial Site right next to the Center. to help you deal with Medicaid issues. On Wednes- days, 9am–1pm, you can meet with a social worker from DSS Adult Services.

Q News from Senior PharmAssist, TheFall Craft: Holiday Wreath Making workshop 406 Rigsbee Ave, 919-688-4772, will be held on Wednesday, October 24, noon, in the seniorpharmassist.org: Arts & Crafts room.

Please read the article about the Medicare Part D This year’sSpooktacular Halloween celebration will medication plan on page 14. be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2–4pm. 16 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 HALLOWEEN

As I Lay Dying, A Zombie Prom Free admission; take $$$ for the food vendors Saturday, October 27, 8pm–2am Fullsteam Brewery (726 Rigsbee Ave) At least 45 food trucks will be in attendance. Hang out 919-682-2337 at the park—don’t forget your blanket or lawn chairs. Free admission Enjoy the Art of Cool Jazz Jam and music by DJ Piddipat. A Southern Gothic Formal; an event for adults. Undead music, prizes and more. Durham’s Thrill of the Nerds Durham Zombie Lurch Sunday, October 28, 3–6pm Hill House (900 S Duke St) October 27, 6pm 919-403-1936 x24 406 Foster St parking lot cisdurham.org Free admission $6, $3 for kids ages 2–12, free for babies under age 2 Hordes of the dead will converge in the parking lot; Compete in the costume contest, hunt for pumpkins, feel free to dress like a zombie, victim of a zombie, or win prizes, play family games, and enjoy the music zombie hunter. The only rule is to stay on the side- and food. Sponsored by Communities in Schools of walks. All ages are welcome. Durham. Holy Ghost Weenie Roast Hallow-Eno Saturday, October 27, 6–9pm Wednesday, October 31, 6–9pm Christian Assembly Church (5516 N Roxboro Rd) West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) 919-471-0220 919-471-1623 x2 Free admission Free admission

Hayrides, games, live entertainment, contest for best Go on a hayride, enjoy campfire stories and songs, happy costume, prizes, giveaways, and free hotdogs, take in a performance of the Young People’s Perform food, drinks, and candy, All ages are welcome. ing Company, have some creative fun with The Scrap Exchange, and have a snack. It’s free; call for more Howl-o-ween info. Saturday, October 27, 9–11am Sarah P Duke Gardens (420 Anderson St) HallELUJAH NIGHTS (Christian alternative to Halloween) 919-668-1707 Wednesday, October 31 $7; call to register Free admission

Dog owners can tour the gardens with their pets and • Beacon Light Baptist Church (403 Cook Rd, admire the creative landscaping. All dogs must be on 919-688-2206), 6:30–8:30pm short leash. • The River Church (4005 Holt School Rd, 919-433-0333), 6:30–9pm Halloween Food Truck Rodeo • Russell Memorial CME Church (703 S Alston Ave, Sunday, October 28, 12:30–4:30pm 919-682-2523), 6:30–8pm. Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) 919-794-8194 October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 17

SPORTIN’ LIFE

Luchadoras 4: Return to Keep Durham Beautiful Inc, and Girls the Bull City Rock NC. SPORTS SHORTS The sponsors of the Durham Mon- See five action-filled matches as ster Dash include the Durham City– Luchadoras 4—female lucha libre County Planning Department, the • Heels in Motion, who walk Mexican-style wrestling—returns to the Durham Police Department, WXDU, for good health at Streets at Durham Armory (220 Foster St) on and Road ID. Southpoint Mall (6910 Fay- Saturday, November 10, noon–3pm. etteville Rd), can walk Mon- Tickets are $5 (free for kids age 11 and day–Saturday between 7am under); if you get a $13 meal ticket Adapted Fishing Clinics and 9pm and Sundays be- (adults only), you’ll also get a drink and tween 10am and 7pm. The entrée of choice (burrito, quesadilla, veg- Durham Parks and Recreation will hold monthly free breakfast and gie platter) from Pancho’s Tacos. The fishing clinics at local lakes for begin- health talk will take place in proceeds will benefit the NC DREAM ning fishers with disabilities on Mon- the Food Court on Wednes- team and Poder Juvenil Campesino day, November 5, 10am–noon (course day, October 24 at 8am. Call (nonprofits that work with young #9168), and Monday, November 19, 919-572-6450 for more info. immigrants). Visit luchadoras.tumblr.com 4–8pm (course #9169). Avid and experi- for more info and luchadoras.eventbrite. enced fishers are also invited. Transporta- • The Heart & Sole Mall Wal- com/# for tickets. tion and adapted fishing equipment will kers Club walk at Northgate be provided. Contact Meghan McLaurin Mall (1058 W Club Blvd) Mon- at 919-560-4288 x27375 or meghan. day–Saturday between 7am Durham Monster Dash [email protected] for more infor- and 9pm and Sundays be- mation. tween 9am and 6pm. The free Take part in a costumed charity 3-mile monthly breakfast and health walk/run on Friday, October 26 and help talk will take place on Satur- local nonprofits that serve kids. The Dur- Halloween Bike Ride day, November 10 at 10am. ham City-County Planning Dept and 7 Habitat for Humanity’s 9th annual Hal- Call 919-286-4400 for more Stars (the City employee giving campaign) loween Bike Ride will take place on info. are coordinating the Durham Monster Saturday, October 27. Same-day regis- Dash, which will kick off at 5:30pm at • Durham Parks and Recre- tration starts at 7:30am at the Durham City Hall and wind through downtown ation’s High Ropes Course Bulls Athletic Park. You can choose one Durham’s streets, alleys, and open spaces Discovery Day is Saturday, of three routes: 31 miles, 62 miles, or (with “monster zones” along the way). The November 17, 11am–2pm, at 100 miles. Be sure to wear a helmet. Rest walk/run will end with a party in front of Bethesda Park (1814 Stage stops will be set up along all three routes, City Hall, featuring costume prizes, food Rd). Challenge yourself with and following the bike ride will be a trucks, music by WXDU/88.9fm, and a an obstacle course 55 feet up party complete with food, beverages, and massive “Thriller” dance. in the air. The fee is $8, $7 with live music. Check durhamhabitat.org/ DPR’s Play More card. Call You can sign up and make a (sug- habitatnews/halloweenride.html for dona- 919-560-4355 for more info. gested $10) donation online by visiting tion info; proceeds will help Habitat for durhammonsterdash.org. The proceeds will Humanity buy materials for the homes benefit KidZNotes, The Scrap Exchange, they build. 18 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012

Larry McDonald and Billy Keith from Joe’s Big Dogs show off their sumptuous fare at the North Carolina State Fair Janet Daughtry weaves a basket at the North Carolina State Fair

Leilani tries out the driver’s seat in the demonstration school bus at the North Carolina State Fair

tough competition in the Police Athletic League youth soccer program

photos by patricia A murray — see more pix at flickr.com/photos/durhamskywriter October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 19

Mayor Bill Bell and Wanona Satcher from the Dept of Neighborhood taking a ride on the merry-go-round at Improvement Services, check out Build a Better Block with Tootie, the North Carolina State Fair a 30-day project at Angier and Driver Sts

Cayden and her mom, Crystal, go “fishing” the Mobile Fab Lab visits the Build a Better at the North Carolina State Fair Block with Tootie kickoff

photos by patricia A murray — see more pix at flickr.com/photos/durhamskywriter 20 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

Recurring events Í Tuesday Night Learning Jams are held every week, 6:30–8pm, at High Strung Musical Instru- Í Rave Cinemas Southpoint 17 + IMAX (8300 Renais- ments (1116 Broad St). Make friends and learn sance Pkwy) will be showing a free G- or PG- some old-time tunes. They’re free; call 919-286- rated movie every Monday and Thursday at 3801 or check highstrungdurham.com for more 10am (doors open at 9:30am). Call 919-313-6627 info. for more info.

Í English Country Dance sessions are held every Í You can drop off Household Hazardous Waste Thursday, 7:30–9:30pm, at the Freedman Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays noon to 6pm, of Beth El Synagogue (1004 Watts St). Be sure Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30am to 3pm, to take soft, non-street shoes or dance in your at 1900 E Club Blvd. They’ll take paint, used motor socks. $5 suggested donation; beginners are oil, pesticides, fertilizers, pool cleaners, strong welcome. Visit ncfolk.net/contra for more info. cleansers, stains, varnishes, and fluorescent bulbs. If you’re worried about spills, wrap con- tainers with newspapers and place them in card- Í Take a tour of a roastery and sample different board boxes for safe transport. This service is types of coffee on Fridays, 10am, at Counter for individuals only—commercial users are not Culture Coffee (4911 S Alston Ave). It’s free; call allowed. Call Durham One-Call at 919-560-1200 919-361-5282 or visit counterculturecoffee.com or visit durhamnc.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/ for more info. Hazardous-Waste.aspx for more info.

Í The Duke Farmers Market is held on Fridays Í Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held on from 11am to 2pm between the Bryan Research Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30–1:30pm, at First and Nanaline H Duke buildings off Research Dr. Presbyterian Church (305 E Main St, 2nd floor of If you have a DukeCard, scan it for recipes and the Christian Ed Wing). Call Robin at 919-683- Farmers Market schedule. Check hr.duke.edu/ 3013 for more info. Meetings are also held on benefits/wellness/farmers/for more info. Saturdays, 10–11:30am, at Westminster Presby- terian Church (3639 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Youth Hut). Call Harriette at 919-596-9543 for more Í The Durham Central Park Pavilion at 502 Foster info. Sunday meetings are held at 10am for St is the home of the Durham Farmers’ Market newcomers and 10:30am for regulars at the on Saturdays from 8am to noon. You can buy Structure House (3017 Pickett Rd, Room 220). fresh produce, free-range eggs, plant starts, Call Judith at 919-929-9891 for more info. honey, cheese, handmade soaps, flowers, home- made yummies, and you can even order anti- biotic and hormone-free meats. Check Í Have you always wanted to learn how to play durhamfarmersmarket.com or call 919-484- “old-time” music? Bring your stringed instru- 3084 to find out what’s in season. ment to the Old-Time Learning Jam at High Strung Musical Instruments (1116 Broad St) on Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm. It’s free and “near-begin- Í The Durham Craft Market is open on Sat- ners” are welcome. Call 919-286-3801 or check urdays, 8am–noon, right across the street from highstrungdurham.com for more info. the Durham Farmers Market. Check out the hand- crafted jewelry, pottery, woodcrafts, metallic art, October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 21 LET’S GO!

and more. Visit durhamcraftmarket.com to learn and others. Check thirdfridaydurham.com for more about the artists. more info.

Í Another artists’ market, the Art Market at Vega Í The next District 1 PAC (Partners Against metals, is open on Saturdays, 9am–1pm, a block Crime) meeting will be held at the Holton Career up Hunt St (going east) from the Durham Farmers & Resource Center (410 N Driver St) on Satur- Market. Call 919-688-8267 for more info. day, October 20, 9:30am. Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood and learn about City/County services. Í The South Durham Farmers Market is held on Saturdays (rain or shine) from 8am to noon in the Greenwood Commons Shopping Center Í Preservation Durham will lead the Durham (5510 Hwy 55). Check southdurhamfarmers Civil Rights Legacy Walking Tour on October market.org to read about the vendors and to 20. Meet in Durham Central Park (501 Foster subscribe to the e-newsletter. St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at 10am. It’s free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so wear comfy shoes and carry bottled water to avoid Í Yoga in the Park sessions are held in Durham dehydration. Central Park (501 Foster St) every Saturday, 9–10:30am, right up the hill from the Farmers Market. The sessions are free; be sure to take a OCTOBER 22 – 28 mat (in case the grass is wet), a towel and some bottled water. Í Attorneys Deria Hayes and Ralph Fraiser will lead a session on Two Sides of Domestic Vio- OCTOBER 19 – 21 lence at the North Carolina Central University School of Law (640 Nelson St) on Tuesday, October 23, 6–7:30pm. They’ll look at actual cases from Í Enjoy Family Roller Skating at WD Hill Recre- both the victim and perpetrator’s points of view. ation Center’s outdoor roller rink (1308 Fayette- It’s free; call 919-530-6601 for more info. ville St) on October 19, 5:30–7:30pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun, squeaky-clean music. The cost is $2 for ages four to 17, $3 for age Í Attorneys Jack Holtzman and Carol Comrie will 18+, and free with a Durham Parks & Recreation lead a Fair Housing Workshop for renters, home- Play More card. Bring your skates or borrow some buyers, homeowners, housing advocates, and from the Center. Call 919-560-4292 for more info. anyone who’s working for equal access to afford- able housing at the North Carolina Central Univer- sity School of Law (640 Nelson St) on Wednes- Í Flit from venue to venue downtown during Third day, October 24, 6–7:30pm. This workshop is Friday on October 19, 6–9pm (depending on cosponsored by the Fair Housing Project, Legal the venue). Enjoy art displays, live and recorded Aid of NC, NC Justice Center, and the US music, and snacks; participating spaces include Department of Housing and Urban Develop- the Durham Arts Council/Durham Art Guild, Bull ment (HUD). It’s free; call 919-530-6601 for more City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens, The info. Scrap Exchange, Durham Arts Place, Exotique, Claymakers, The Carrack Gallery, Golden Belt, 22 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

wind through downtown Durham’s streets, alleys, Í Do you have any ideas for improvements— and open spaces (with “monster zones” along facilities/programming—for your favorite park? the way). The walk/run will end with a party in Attend a Community Meeting at the Forest Hills front of City Hall, featuring costume prizes, food Clubhouse (1639 University Dr) on October 24, trucks, music by WXDU/88.9fm, and a massive 7–8:30pm, and share your ideas and concerns. Or, “Thriller” dance. You can sign up and make a (sug- post them online at PlanToPlayMore.com. Call gested $10) donation online by visiting durham Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 monsterdash.org. The proceeds will benefit KidZ- for more info. Notes, The Scrap Exchange, Keep Durham Beau- tiful Inc, and Girls Rock NC. The sponsors of the Durham Monster Dash include the Durham City– Í If you like architecture and design, check out the County Planning Department, the Durham Police Thirst4Architecture Happy Hour, which will be Department, WXDU, and Road ID. sponsored by Triangle Modernist Houses and held on Thursday, October 25, 6–8pm, at the Tri- angle Brick Company (6523 Hwy 55). Enjoy WXDU will then host a costumed afterparty at the refreshments and create your own brick carving or Pinhook (117 W Main St) starting at 8:30pm. This sculpture. It’s free; call 919-740-8407 or visit is a free event. trianglemodernisthouses.com/t4a for more info.

Í RTP Community Church will hold its Octoberfest Í Have a few Grecian treats including gyros and festival on October 26, 6–10pm, at 1727 Ed Cook souvlaki, take a tour of a beautiful Byzantine-style Rd. Don your Halloween costumes, go trunk-or- church, and enjoy a demonstration of traditional treating, try the mega jumping towers, go on hay Greek dances at St Barbara Greek Orthodox rides, see the pumpkin patch, carve a pumpkin, Church’s Taste of Greece at 8306 Hwy 751 on and make your own candy apples and s’mores on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27, 11am– the bonfire. Carnival games. They’ll also put on a 8pm. It’s free; call 919-484-1600 for more info. Spooky American Idol competition. Free admission; fun carnival food and beverages will be Í Enjoy Family Roller Skating at WD Hill Recre- available for purchase. Call 434-851-9277 for ation Center’s outdoor roller rink (1308 Fayette- more info. ville St) on Friday, October 26, 5:30–7:30pm. DJ Piddipat will play a wide range of fun, The Duke Jazz Ensemble, led by John Brown, squeaky-clean music. The cost is $2 for ages four Í and the Duke Djembe and Afro-Cuban ensem- to 17, $3 for age 18+, and free with a Durham bles, directed by Bradley Simmons, will appear Parks & Recreation Play More card. Bring your in concert at Duke University’s Page Auditorium skates or borrow some from the Center. Call 919- on Science Dr on October 26, 8–10pm. Wycliffe 560-4292 for more info. Gordon, former member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, is the guest artist. Tickets are $5, Í Take part in a costumed charity 3-mile walk/run on free for students and seniors. Call 919-682-4444 or October 26 and help local nonprofits that serve visit tickets.duke.edu for more info. kids. The Durham City–County Planning Dept and 7 Stars (the City employee giving campaign) Í Durham Academy’s In The Pocket jazz/rock are coordinating the Durham Monster Dash, ensemble will hold its CD release party at which will kick off at 5:30pm at City Hall and Motorco Music Hall (723 Rigsbee Ave) on October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 23 LET’S GO!

October 26, 9pm. All proceeds will benefit KidZNotes, the youth orchestra program. Tickets Í The ChickenStock Festival, an “edu-party” that’s are $7, $5 in advance. Call 919-901-0875 or visit centered around urban chicken-raising and motorcomusic.com for more info. sustainable living, will be held at the Bull City Burger and Brewery Patio (107 E Parrish St) on October 27, 4–8pm. Enjoy live music and see This year’s Habitat Halloween Bike Ride starts Í Durham’s top-rated chicken roosts win awards. (and ends) at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Call 919-680-2333 or visit bullcitychickens.com/ 409 Blackwell St on Saturday, October 27, 9am. chickenstock-festival for more info. Choose from scenic 31-, 62-, or 100-mile tours. (You’re welcome to dress up for Halloween.) The registration fee is $50 in advance; if you want to Í The theme is “Heroes” for the Fall Music Celebra- register on the day of the event, plan to arrive at tion, which will be held in Durham Central Park 7:30am and pay $55. Call 919-682-0516 or visit (501 Foster St) on October 27, 4–6:30pm. Enjoy durhamhabitat.org/habitatnews/halloweenride. concerts by the Durham Community Concert html for more info. All proceeds will benefitHabi- Band and special guests the 100 Men in Black tat of Humanity of Durham. Chorus and food sold by food-truck vendors. (Ten percent of the proceeds will support Habitat for Humanity of Durham.) Kids in costume will be Preservation Durham will lead the Durham Í invited to march in the Halloween Parade. Free architecture & the Urban Landscape Walking admission; visit durhamband.org/news/FallMusic Tour on Saturday, October 27. Meet in Durham Festival2012 for more info. Central Park (501 Foster St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at 10am. It’s free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so wear comfy shoes and carry bottled Í Recyclique presents a workshop on Tree Branch water to avoid dehydration. web Mobile Making on October 27, 2–4pm, in the green house just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; park in the rear). Donations Restaurateur and food-truck vendor Tootie pre- Í suggested; visit communecos.org for more info. sents Build a Better Block with Tootie at Angier and Driver streets on October 27, noon. Celebrate the growth and coming improvements to the Í The Durham Community Concert Band will community with food, a car and motorcycle present its Fall Music Celebration Concert in show, music, and dancing. Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on October 27, 4–6:30pm. It’s free; don’t forget to take a blanket, lawn chair, and a picnic. Í The Wholistic Women’s Empowerment Explo- sion will be held at the Delta House (1000 E Forest Hills Blvd) on October 27, 1–7pm. Gather infor- Í The Streets at Southpoint’s Music on Main con- mation and participate in demonstrations of cert series presents big band music by the meditation, yoga, family finances, detox, weight Casablanca Orchestra on October 27, 6–8:45pm. loss, live foods, fashion, and hair. The cost is $15; The mall is located at 6910 Fayetteville Rd and contact Goddess Deborah Webb at 919-489-2722 the free concert will be held at the Cinema for more info. Circle. Call 919-682-2800 or visit streetsat southpoint.com/events/music-on-main-concert- series for more info. 24 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

their talents at The Relative Pitch: Youth Open Í The Duke Chorale (directed by Rodney Wynkoop), mic on Sunday, October 28, 4:30–6:30pm at Duke Symphony Orchestra (directed by Harry the Broad Street Café (1116 Broad St). Free Davidson), and Duke Wind Symphony (directed admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroad by Verena Moesenbichler-Bryant) will put on a streetcafe.com for more info. Showcase Concert at Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Dr) on October 27, 8–10pm. It’s free; The Ciompi Concert #2, featuring the Ciompi call 919-660-3333 or visit music.duke.edu for more Í Quartet and clarinetist Allan Ware, will take info. place on Sunday, October 28, 5–6:30pm, in Duke University’s Nelson Music Room in the East Í The Mallarmé Chambers Players, along with Duke Bldg (1304 Campus Dr). They’ll play Frank guest narrator David Hartman, will present Good Bridge’s Three Novelletten for String Quartet, Music Is Sc(e)arce on October 27, 8pm at Eno György Kurtag’s 12 Microludes for String Quartet, River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (4907 Gar- and with Allan Ware, Johannes Brahms’ Quintet for rett Rd). Song cycles by North Carolina composer Clarinet and Strings. Tickets are $20, $10 for stu- J Mark Scearce that are based on art and poetry dents; call 919-684-4444 or visit tickets.duke.edu will be performed. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 for more info. at the door; students can pay $5 at the door if they have their IDs. Call 919-560-2788 or visit OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 4 brownpapertickets.com/event/262708 for more info. Í Allow yourself to explore self-expression at the Ecstatic Dance–Durham Dance Wave in Golden Í The Halloween Food Truck Rodeo will take Belt’s Cotton Room (807 E Main St) on Monday, place in Durham Central Park (501 Foster St) on October 29, 7:30–9pm. The cost is $7; call 919- Sunday, October 28, 12:30–4:30pm. Forty-five 768-2489 or visit durhamdancewave.com for food trucks will provide the food and beverages, more info. and reggae band Dub Addis and DJ Piddipat will provide the music. Free admission, but take $$$ for the vendors. Call 919-794-8194 or visit Í Saladelia Café (4201 University Dr) will show durhamcentralpark.org for more info. appreciation for their customers, both old and new, by celebrating Javavavoom! on Tuesday, October 30, 7–10am. They’ll be giving away free Communities in Schools of Durham will host Í coffee! Call 919-489-5776 for more info. Durham’s Thrill of the Nerds on October 28, 3–6pm, on the lawn of the Hill House (900 S Duke St). Compete in the costume contest, hunt for Í The North Carolina Central University Law pumpkins, win prizes, play family games, and Domestic Violence Clinic presents Everything enjoy the music and food. Tickets are $6, $3 for you Need to Know about Domestic Violence kids ages 2–12, free for babies under age 2. Call but Were Afraid to Ask at the NCCU School of 919-403-1936 x24 or visit cisdurham.org for more Law/Turner Bldg (640 Nelson St) on October 30, info. 6–7:15pm. This is a good, safe forum to get your questions answered. It’s free; call 919-530-6601 for more info. Í Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word artists age 18 and under are invited to showcase October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 25 LET’S GO!

ings by 40+ artists, on Sunday, November 4, noon– Í Do you have any ideas for improvements— 6pm. Start by picking up a map at 1301 Alabama facilities/programming—for your favorite park? Ave or download one in advance from whhna. Attend a Community Meeting at Southern High org/watts-happening/events/art-walk. School (800 Clayton Rd) on October 30, 7–8:30pm, and share your ideas and concerns. Or, post them online at PlanToPlayMore.com. Call Durham Í Popular kids pop group Mac Pankey Mac will Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more appear in concert at the Broad Street Café (1116 info. Broad St) on Sunday, November 4, 4:30pm. Free admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroad streetcafe.com for more info. Í Go all-out to celebrate Halloween by going to West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) for Hallow-Eno on Wednesday, October 31, NOVEMBER 5 – 11 6–9pm. Go on a hayride, enjoy campfire stories and songs, take in a performance of the Young Í Serious vocalists are invited to take a Voice Mas- People’s Performing Company, have some cre- ter Class led by opera singer Louise Toppin on ative fun with The Scrap Exchange, and have a Monday, November 5, 5–6:30pm, Bone Hall, snack. It’s free; call 919-471-1623 x2 for more info. which is in the Mary Duke Biddle Music Bldg (9 Brodie Gym Dr) on Duke University’s East Cam- pus. It’s free; call 919-660-3333 for more info. Í Do you have any ideas for improvements— facilities/programming—for your favorite park? Attend a Community Meeting at the Holton Í All uke players (including beginners) are invited Career and Resource Center (401 N Driver St) on to join in the Ukulele Jam at High Strung Thursday, November 1, 7–8:30pm, and share your Musical Instruments (1116 Broad St) on Monday, ideas and concerns. Or, post them online at Plan November 5, 7pm. It’s free; call 919-286-3801 or ToPlayMore.com. Call Durham Parks and Recrea- check highstrungdurham.com for more info. tion at 919-560-4355 for more info.

Í Allow yourself to explore self-expression at the Í Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, an “ecu- Ecstatic Dance–Durham Dance Wave in Golden menical celebration of our ancestors and loved Belt’s Cotton Room (807 E Main St) on November ones,” will be observed in the SEEDS Community 5, 7:30–9pm. The cost is $7; call 919-768-2489 or Garden (706 Gilbert St) on Saturday, November 3, visit durhamdancewave.com for more info. 6pm. If a family member or good friend has died within the past year, take a photo of him or her and light a candle in remembrance in a beautiful, Í A workshop on Child Support Show Cause peaceful setting. It’s free; call 919-683-1197 for Orders will be held on Tuesday, November 6, more info. This is not a Hispanic/Latino-only 6–7:30pm, in North Carolina Central University’s event—all are welcome (cosponsored by SEEDS, School of Law/Turner Bldg. Attorney Nakia Davis El Centro Hispano, and The Scrap Exchange). will describe ways of dealing with contempt orders for nonpayment and the possibility of fac- ing jailtime for nonpayment. This workshop is Í The Watts-Hillandale/Old West Durham Art offered in partnership with the NC Fatherhood walk, featuring pottery, glass, jewelry, paint- Development Advisory Council. It’s free; contact 26 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

Michelle S Roberts at 919-530-6601 or talias@ out what’s going on in your neighborhood and nccu.edu for more info. learn about City/County services.

Í Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word art- Í The next District 4 PAC (Partners Against ists are invited to showcase their talents at an Crime) meeting will be held at IR Holmes Sr Open Mic on Wednesday, November 7, 8pm at Recreation Center at Campus Hills (2000 S Alston the Broad Street Café (1116 Broad St). Original Ave) on November 10, 10am. Find out what’s music is preferred and all poetry and spoken- going on in your neighborhood and learn word pieces must be pg-rated. Free admission; about City/County services. call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroadstreetcafe.com for more info. Í Preservation Durham will lead the Durham Tobacco Heritage Walking Tour on Novem- Í Jazz fans are invited to attend a late-night jam ber 10. Meet in Durham Central Park (501 session, Jazz @ the Mary Lou, led by John Foster St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at Brown, director of the Duke Jazz Studies Pro- 10am. It’s free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so gram, on November 7, 9:30pm–12:30am, in the wear comfy shoes and carry bottled water to Mary Lou Williams Center (201 West Union Bldg, avoid dehydration. 2nd floor). Enjoy a light snack and a beverage while listening to the music. It’s free; call 919-684- 3814 for more info. Í The Music Explorium (5314 Hwy 55, Suite 107) will hold its Family Rhythm Jam on November 10, 10am. The cost is $10/family. Call 484-9090 Í The next District 5 PAC (Partners Against or visit musicexplorium.com for more info. Crime) meeting will be held in City Hall’s Com- mittee Room on the 2nd floor (101 City Hall Plaza) on Thursday, November 8, 5:30–7:30pm. Í Take a Candle Dipping Workshop on November Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood 10, 10am–noon at West Point on the Eno City Park and learn about City/County services. (5101 N Roxboro Rd). Learn how to make candles the old-fashioned way. The cost is $3; call 919- 471-1623 for more info. Í Black Lion Sound and Tocado Design present the One Love Reggae Fest at the Durham Armory (220 Foster St) on Friday, November 9, Í Recyclique presents a Repair Café: Sewing Work- 9pm–midnight. Musical stars will include Grinds- shop on November 10, 3–5pm, in the green house man, Devon Clarke aka Bobo Saw, Dub Addis, just east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; Crucial Fyah, King Ayoola, Anthony Leonard park in the rear). Donations suggested; visit Pierre, Ras J, Evryting Criss, and Cayenne the Lion communecos.org for more info. King. Jamaican food and natural drinks will be available. Early-bird tickets are $20; make your purchase at etix.com. Í At 100,000 Smiles for Christmas, you can enjoy live entertainment by performers and artists from North Carolina while helping local children in Í The next District 3 PAC (Partners Against need. Come by the Durham County Memorial Sta- Crime) meeting will be held at Lyon Park (1309 dium (750 Stadium Dr) on Sunday, November 11, Halley St) on Saturday, November 10, 10am. Find noon–6pm, and donate new, unwrapped toys to get in for the festivities. Individuals age 13 and October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 27 LET’S GO!

up should bring three new, unwrapped toys and 7pm, and Jory Weintraub and Robin Smith from families should bring at least five. Call 919-560- the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center will 8957, or visit 100000smilesforchristmas.com for lead a discussion on and have a showing of more info. Evolution Films.

Singers, instrumentalists, and spoken-word art- Í Í Do you have any ideas for improvements— ists age 18 and under are invited to showcase facilities/programming—for your favorite park? their talents at The Relative Pitch: Youth Open Attend a Community Meeting at the South mic on Sunday, November 11, 4:30–6:30pm at Regional Library (4505 S Alston Ave) on Novem- the Broad Street Café (1116 Broad St). Free ber 13, 7–8:30pm, and share your ideas and admission; call 919-416-9707 or visit thebroad concerns. Or, post them online at PlanToPlay streetcafe.com for more info. More.com. Call Durham Parks and Recreation at 919-560-4355 for more info. Í The Duke New Music Ensemble, directed by Timothy Hambourger, will present its Covers Concert 2 on November 11, 8–9:30pm, in the Í Get information and provide feedback at the Mary Duke Biddle Music Bldg’s Bone Hall, (9 Bro- Regional Long-Range Transportation Plan die Gym Dr). It’s free; call 919-660-3333 or visit Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 14, nd music.duke.edu/performances-events for more 4–7pm, on the 2 floor of Durham City Hall. info. Sponsored by the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transpor- tation Advisory Committee; call 919-560-4366 NOVEMBER 12 – 18 x36419 for more info. People with disabilities should call by November 12 for special accommo- dations. Í The next District 2 PAC (Partners Against Crime) meeting will be held at the Durham Public Schools’ Resource Center (2107 Hillandale Rd) Í Jazz fans are invited to attend a late-night jam on Monday, November 12, 6pm. Find out what’s session, Jazz @ the Mary Lou, led by John Brown, going on in your neighborhood and learn director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program, on about City/County services. November 14, 9:30pm–12:30am, in the Mary Lou Williams Center (201 West Union Bldg, 2nd floor). Enjoy a light snack and a beverage while listen- Í Allow yourself to explore self-expression at the Ecstatic Dance–Durham Dance Wave in Golden ing to the music. It’s free; call 919-684-3814 for Belt’s Cotton Room (807 E Main St) on November more info. 12, 7:30–9pm. The cost is $7; call 919-768-2489 or visit durhamdancewave.com for more info. Í The Durham Arts Council’s Durham Art Walk Holiday Market will include galleries and shops throughout downtown on Saturday, November Í If you like science, check out Periodic Tables, which are monthly talks about science in an infor- 16, 10am–5pm and Sunday, November 17, mal setting (sponsored by the Museum of Life 1–5pm. Enjoy music and snacks while perusing and Science), at the Broad St Café (1116 Broad the paintings, jewelry, pottery, scarves, and other St, 919-416-9707, thebroadstreetcafe.com). The arty gifts for the people on your list. Call 919- 560- next one will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2787 or visit durhamarts.org for more info. 28 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

paper is available online at durhamcountylibrary.org/news/ Í Flit from venue to venue downtown during Third publications.php, I decided not to list the classes and meetings— Friday on November 16, 6–9pm (depending on however, I will continue to list the special events. All events are free the venue). Enjoy art displays, live and recorded of charge. music, and snacks; participating spaces include the Durham Arts Council/Durham Art Guild, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens, The Í Main Library, 300 N Roxboro St, Scrap Exchange, Durham Arts Place, Exotique, 919-560-0100; Children’s Unit 919-560-0130; Claymakers, The Carrack Gallery, Golden Belt, register for events at durhamcountylibrary.org and others. Check thirdfridaydurham.com for Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– more info. 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm.

Í Recyclique presents a workshop on Vermi- • A Spooktaular RL Stine Special (ages 6–12)— composting: Small, Medium and Large on Thursday, Oct 25, 3:30–4:30pm; watch a spooky November 16, 7–9pm, in the green house just movie (with popcorn!) and drawing scary crea- east of the Food Lion (2811 Hillsborough Rd; tures afterward. park in the rear). Learn how to make compost • Mama Juggs: The Breast Health Show— with the aid of earthworms. Donations sugges- Sunday, Oct 28, 3pm; Anita Shontel Woodley ted; visit communecos.org for more info. has created and will perform this one-woman show in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Í Preservation Durham will lead the Durham • A Gathering of Little Goblins (preschool kids Civil Rights Legacy Walking Tour on November & parents)—Wednesday, Oct 31, 10:30–11:30am; 17. Meet in Durham Central Park (501 Foster Halloween stories, spooky crafts, songs, and St) next to the Pavilion on Hunt St at 10am. music. It’s free; the tour takes 45 minutes, so wear • Coffee+Tea+Words (teens)—Thursday, Nov 1, comfy shoes and carry bottled water to avoid 4–5pm; share excerpts from your own work or dehydration. your favorite book. • Kids Vote Count! (preschool–6th grade)—Tues- day, Nov 6, 9am–7pm; cast your vote for US Í Have fun dancing to music in 3/4 time, includ- president. ing rock, Celtic, Latin, Cajun, folk, techno, new age, • Ebooks and E-Readers (teens)—Nov 6, 1–2pm; world music, as well as traditional contra/folk take a virtual tour of the library’s ebook collec- waltzes and Viennese waltzes on November 17 at tion and learn how to download ebooks. the Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S Miami Blvd). • Library Skills for Homeschoolers (grades 6–12) The Mostly Waltz Dance lessons will begin —Wednesday, Nov 7, 2–3pm; learn about various at 4:30pm and the dancing will start at 5pm educational resources; call or register online. (ending around 7pm). The cost is $8, $5 for stu- • Terrific Turkey Tales: A Thanksgiving dents; call 919- 932-6232 or visit trianglevintage Special (preschool)—Tuesday, Nov 13, 10:30– dance.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dances for more 11:30am; kids and their parents can share crafts, info. games, and music. • Hunger Project—A Portrait of Hunger in DURHAM COUNTY LIBRARY North Carolina—Sunday, Nov 18, 3pm; authors Now that the Durham County Library’s “Branching Out” news- of The Hunger Project, Maureen Berner and Sharon Paynter, and photographer Donn Young October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 29 LET’S GO!

will make a presentation. Í North Regional, 221 Milton Rd, 919-560-0231; Children’s Unit 919-560-0232 Í Bragtown LIBRARY FAMILY LITERACY Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– CENTER, 3200 Dearborn Dr, 919-560-0210 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Hours: Monday–Friday 2–6pm Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm.

• Science Madness (teens)—Thursday, Oct 25, • Preschool Halloween Extravaganza (preschool 3:30–4:15pm; have fun with messy, loud, and & kindergarten)—Tuesday, Oct 30, 10:30– sometimes gross science. 11:30am; Halloween party; call or register online. • What’s in Your Garden? (preschool)—Monday, • Elementary School Halloween Extravaganza Nov 5, 10:30–11:30am; a Master Gardener (elementary school )—Oct 30, 4:30–5:30pm; teaches gardening. Halloween party; call or register online. • Teen Halloween Boo Bash—Wednesday, Oct 31, 3–4pm; haunted games, food, and spooky East Regional, 211 Lick Creek Ln (off Í fun; call or register online. Holloway/Hwy 98), 560-0203; Children’s Unit • Stuffed Animal Sleepover (preschool, elemen- 919-560-0214 tary school, middle school)—Tuesday, Nov 6, all Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– day; leave your favorite stuffed animal for a 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; sleepover; pick it up the next day and see photos Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm. of the fun it had. • Teen Book Club—Thursday, Oct 25, 6:30– • Harry Potter Trivia (preschool, elementary 7:30pm. school, middle school)—Wednesday, Nov 7, • Grossology (teens)—Wednesday, Oct 31, 4:30–5:15pm. 3:30–4:30pm; create something gross for • Homework Help! (teens)—Tuesday, Nov 13, Halloween. 3–4:30pm; take your assignment and get help • Children’s Chess Tournament (preschool, with research. elementary school, middle school)—Sunday, • DIY Melted Crayon Art (teens)—Thursday, Nov Nov 4, 3:30–5pm; a snack of cheese and crackers 15, 3–4pm; call or register online. will follow this “just-for-fun” tournament. • North Carolina History Comes Alive Film • Family Fun: Untunes, Unplugged Game Day— series: Tobacco Land in Film History—Satur- Friday, Nov 16, 4–5:30pm; have fun playing non- day, Nov 17, 3pm. computerized games. Í SOUTH Regional, 4505 S Alston Ave, Í McDougald Terrace Branch, 919-560-7409; Children’s Unit 919-560-7441 1101 Lawson St, 919-560-0240 Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– Hours: Monday–Friday 2–6pm 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm. • Halloween Grossology Workshop (up to age 17)—Wednesday, Oct 31, 4:30–5:30pm; experi- • Halloween Hoot (elementary school)—Tuesday, ment with gooey and icky materials. Oct 30, 7–8pm; Halloween-themed books, songs, • Poetry for Pizza (up to age 17)—Monday, Nov jokes, and treat-or-treating; feel free to wear a 12, 4:30–5:30pm; create poetry with word mag- costume. nets and celebrate wth pizza. • Decorate Your Own Zombie Cupcake (teens)— Wednesday, Oct 31, 3:30–4:30pm; decorate with 30 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

gruesome toppings. • The Traditional Romance and 50 Shades of • Tiempo de História en Español/Spanish Story- Grey—Nov 10, 1pm; Professor Sarah Frantz, from time (preschoolers)—Wednesday, Nov 5, 11:15– Fayetteville State U, will discuss the impact that 11:45am; songs and stories in Spanish. the book 50 Shades of Grey has made on the • 4th and 5th Grade Book Club—Thursday, Nov 8, romance genre. (a Fall into Romance Fan Festival 4:45–5:30pm; sign up online and pick up a copy event) of the book at the information desk. • Talking Heroines with Beverly Jenkins—Nov • Super Saturday (preschool)—Nov 10, 11– 10, 2:30pm; Ms Jenkins will discuss black hero- 11:45am; stories, fun activities, and crafts. ines in historical romance novels; her latest novel • Grades 6–8 Book Club—Tuesday, Nov 13, is A Wish and a Prayer. (a Fall into Romance Fan 5–5:45pm; sign up online and pick up a copy Festival event) of the book at the information desk. • Keynote Address with Sabrina Jeffries—Nov • K-1 Book Club (kindergartners & 1st-graders)— 11, 2:30pm; Ms Jeffries, the “queen of sexy Wednesday, Nov 21, 4:45–5:30pm; sign up regency romance, will talk about the world of online and pick up a copy of the book at the the romance novel; her next book, ‘Twas the information desk. Night After Christmas, will be released next year. (a Fall into Romance Fan Festival event) • Superhero Book Club (ages 6–12)—Nov 15, Í Southwest REGIONAL, 3605 Shannon Rd, 4–4:45pm; read about famous superheros and 919-560-8590; Children’s Unit 919-560-8592 participate in fun activities; call or register online. Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– • SciFi/Fantasy Book Club (teens)—Saturday, Nov 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; 17, 2–3pm; have a snack and talk about your Saturdays 9:30am–6pm; Sundays 2–6pm. favorite book(s). • Write Your Own Horror Story (ages 9–14)— Thursday, Oct 25, 4–4:45pm; write a gruesome Í Stanford L Warren Branch, story. 1201 Fayetteville St, 919-560-0270 • Haunted House (ages 3–12)—Oct 26–28, all day. Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 9am– • Scare Squad (teens)—Oct 26, 2–6pm and Oct 9pm; Wednesdays 9am–6pm; Fridays 2–6pm; 27, 2–5pm; build and staff the library’s Haunted Saturdays 9:30am–6pm. House and help scare hundreds of little kids. • Little Boo Bash Halloween Party (ages 2–5)— • Halloween Grossology Workshop (teens)— Wednesday, Oct 31, 2–2:45pm; costumes, stories, Tuesday, Oct 30, 4–5pm; create something gross crafts, and games. for Halloween. • Monster Mash Halloween Bash (ages 6–12)— • Costumes, Crafts, and Candy (all ages)— Oct 31, 4–4:45pm; tricks, treats, games, and fun. Wednesday, Oct 31, all day. • Beyblade Club (ages 6–12)—Friday, Nov 2 and • Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead—Thurs- 16, 4–4:45pm; take your beyblades and join in day, Nov 1, 4–5pm; learn about this Mexican the fun. holiday, where deceased members of the family • Pizza for Poems (teens)—Wednesday, Nov 7, are honored; traditional Mexican snacks will be 4–5pm; get a slice of pizza for every poem you served. read aloud. • Native American Cultures (elementary school) • Talking Heroes with Virginia Kantra—Satur- —Thursday, Nov 8, 4–5pm; learn about native day, Nov 10, 10:30am; Ms Kantra will discuss her American cultures through music, dance, crafts, Children of the Sea series and her new book, and stories. Carolina Home. (a Fall into Romance Fan Festival event) October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 31 LET’S GO!

DURHAM PARKS & RECREATION Now that DPR’s “Play More” newspaper is available online at Í LYON PARK, 1309 Halley St, 919-560-4288 http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/Pages/Home.aspx, I decided not • Preschool Fashion Show (ages 3–5)—Thursday, to list the classes and meetings—however, I will continue to list the Nov 1, 10am–noon; looking for little kids who special events. Call the DPR office at 919-560-4355 and ask about can show up and participate, just for fun; free the Play More card, which allows you to save money on classes (course #8961). and afterschool programs! Play More card prices: $20/individual, • Fun Day (ages 5–12)—Tuesday, Nov 6, 7:30am– $35/two people, $10/teen. 6pm; sports, games, and crafts while out of school for a day; $26, $24 with Play More card Í BETHESDA PARK, 1814 Stage Rd, (course # 8941). The next Fun Day is Nov 21. 919-560-4355 x27210 (Adventure Programs) • High Ropes Course Discovery Days (age 7+)— Í PINEY WOOD PARK, 400 E Woodcroft Pkwy Saturday, November 17, 11am–12:30pm (course #8884), 12:30–2pm (course #8885), and • Introduction to Frisbee (age 18+)—Saturday, 2–3:30pm (course #8886); $8, $7 with Play More Nov 10, 9–11am; learn how to play frisbee with card. your dog; $20, $18 with Play More card (course #8931).

Í edison johnson, 500 W Murray Ave, 919-560-4270 Í Walltown Neighborhood Center, 1300 E Club Blvd, 919-560-4296 • Teen Night (ages 13–17)—Friday, Oct 26 and Nov 9, 7–10pm; basketball, computer lab, music • Fun Day (ages 5–12)—Friday, Oct 26, 7:30am– and dancing; take a valid school or other state- 6pm; sports, games, and crafts while out of issued photo ID; free. school for a day; $26, $24 with Play More card • Remembrance Day—Saturday, Nov 10, 11am– (course # 8940). The next Fun Day is Nov 12. 2pm; share your memories and statements of • Teen Open Rec: Teacher Workday (ages 13– appreciation as the memories of USA military 17)—Oct 26 (course #9028), Nov 6 (course veterans will be honored; the group will also visit #9029), and Nov 12 (course #9030), 11am–2pm the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Site right next to and 4–6pm; free. the Center; free (course #8591). • Healthy Living Workshop (age 12+)—Monday, Nov 12 and Thursday, Nov 15, 6:15–7:15pm; learn how to eat right and get in shape; $1, free with Í IR Holmes Sr Recreation Center at Play More card (course #9036). Campus Hills, 2000 S Alston Ave, • Holiday Cookie Decorating (ages 5–12)—Tues- 919-560-4444; Aquatic Center 919-560-4781 day, Nov 13, 6:30–7:30pm; baked cookies will be ready for decorating; $1, free with Play More card • Aquatics Fitness Expo (all ages)—Saturday, Nov (course #8714). 10, 9am–noon; bring a bathing suit and towel and try out water aerobics and lap swimming; free (course #8736). Í WD HILL RECREATION CENTER, • Pirate Treasure Hunt (ages 2–6)—Wednesday, 1308 Fayetteville St, 919-560-4292 Nov 14, 10:15–11:15am; dress like a pirate, follow a map to find treasures, make a craft, and • Teen Costume Party (ages 13–17)—Friday, Oct have a snack; $3, $2 with Play More card (course 26, 7–10pm; masks, goody bags, music, and #8956). dancing; free (course #8687). 32 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

THE GREAT OUTDOORS waterfowl and the lake at the Eagle Observa- tion Deck located off of Martha’s Chapel Rd (look for the binocular sign about ¼ mile east from Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd, Í Farrington Rd). It’s free. 919-383-1686, ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php; email • Nature Hike—November 10, 11am; a ranger will address: [email protected]: lead a 1-hour history hike of the Old Oak Trail at • Birdwatching—Saturday, October 20, 10am; Ebenezer Church Recreation Area. It’s free. (There learn about the types of birds migrating through will be another hike on November 17.) the area; for age 12+. It’s free; call to register. • Home Made for the Holidays—Monday, (Another session will be held on November November 19, 10am, at the Park Office/Visitors 17, 9am.) Center (off Hwy 64 next to the mile-long bridge • Spooky Creatures of the Night—Saturday, over Jordan Lake at the end of State Park Rd); October 27, 7pm; listen to scary stories while make Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday cards enjoying hot chocolate and s’mores. It’s free. using pressed leaves and flowers, and ornaments • Fall Colors Hike—Saturday, November 3, 10am; and holiday decorations using tree cookies and an Occoneechee ranger will lead a 1-1/2-mile pine cones. It’s free. hike to see the changing colors of the fall trees. It’s free; call to register. Sarah P Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St, • What Do I Do When I’m Lost?—November 3, Í 919-684-3698, hr.duke.edu/dukegardens; garden- 2pm; a park ranger will teach what to do in case ing workshops are held in the Doris Duke Center; you get lost on a trail. It’s free; call to register. call 919-668-1707 or 1708 to reserve your spot: • Getting In Touch With Trees—Saturday, November 10, 1pm; learn how to identify trees • Terraces and Perennial Gardens—Thurs- and their attributes. It’s free; call to register. day, October 25, 9–11am; $7, $5 for Friends; • Sanders P. Cox & Breeze Family Homesteads learn how to use colors, textures, and scents in —Sunday, November 11, 2pm; take a 4-mile your garden; call to register. roundtrip hike to this site to see the ruins and • Walk on the Wild Side—Thursday, November 1, talk about the families and slavery. It’s free; call to 11am–noon; take a tour of the Blomquist Garden register. of Native Plants. • Geology Hike at Occoneechee Mountain— • Autumn in the Arboretum— Friday, November Saturday, November 17, 2pm; explore the 9, 10am–noon; take a tour and enjoy the pyrophyllite quarry with a real geologist. It’s free; changing colors of fall; $7, $5 for Friends; call to call to register. register. • The Triangle Orchid Society will meet at the Doris Duke Center on Monday, November 12, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, 280 State Í 7:30pm. Check triangleorchidsociety.org for more Park Rd, Apex, 919-362-0586, ncparks.gov/Visit/ info. main.php; email address: jordan.lake@ncdenr. gov: The Morehead Planetarium sponsors free Sky- • CAST (Catch a Sure Thing!)—Sunday, October Í watcher Sessions (you can call 919-962-1236 21; young people ages 6 to 12 will sit on a dock for directions and day-of if weather conditions and learn how to fish. It’s free; call to register and cause you to wonder if the session will be can- to find out the time of the event. celled): • Bird Watching— Saturday, November 10, 10am; a park ranger will talk about eagles, song birds, October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 33 LET’S GO!

• Little River (301 Little River Park Way, Rouge- [email protected] to reserve your spot. mont)—Friday, November 9, 6–8pm; see Mars, Moon, and Jupiter. • Jordan Lake’s Ebenezer Church Recreation Í Observe The Wonders of Lake Michie at Sun- Area—Saturday, November 17, 6–8pm; set on November 10, 4–6pm. Have a relaxing International Observe the Moon Night. paddle in a canoe or kayak. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or Í Observe The Wonders of Lake Michie by Moon- [email protected] to reserve light on Friday, October 26, 7–9pm. Listen for your spot. night sounds while paddling in a canoe or kayak. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at Í Learn how the natural makes Winter Prep- 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard@durhamnc. arations as colder weather descends, at West gov to reserve your spot. Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 17, 10am–noon. Learn about local owls, their calls, where they live, and Í Take the Spider’s Web hike in Northgate Park what they eat. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More (300 W Club Blvd) on Saturday, October 27, 10am– card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris noon, and learn all about arachnids. The Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this @durhamnc.gov to reserve your spot. event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard@durhamnc. gov to reserve your spot. Í Learn all about the Owls of Durham on Novem- ber 17, 3–5pm, at West Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd). Learn about local owls, Í Enjoy s’mores with friends at Durham Parks and their calls, where they live, and what they eat. Recreation’s next Community Campfire at The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and Wrightwood Park (1301 Anderson St) on Friday, this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at November 2, 7–8pm. It’s free! 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard@durham nc.gov to reserve your spot.

Í Take a Moonlight Geo Paddle in Lake Michie on Saturday, November 3, 8–10pm. Use GPS Í Learn how the natural world makes Winter Prep- systems to hunt for geocaches filled with arations as colder weather descends, at West clues and surprises. The cost is $6, $5 with Play Point on the Eno Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on More card; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560- Saturday, November 17, 10am–noon. Learn about 4405 or [email protected] to local owls, their calls, where they live, and reserve your spot. what they eat. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher.shepard Í Take a NC Bears hike in West Point on the Eno @durhamnc.gov to reserve your spot. Park (5101 N Roxboro Rd) on Saturday, November 10, 10am–noon, and learn all about the black bears of North Carolina. The cost is $6, $5 with Play More card and this event is for age 5+; contact Chris Shepard at 919-560-4405 or christopher. 34 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

HEALTH Í An Alzheimer’s Patient/Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held on Thursday, Octo- ber 25, 6:30pm, in the Duke Clinic Bldg (for- Í Free, confidential HIV tests are administered at the Lincoln Community Health Center (1301 Fay- merly Duke Hospital South) (in the Medical Cen- st etteville St) on Mondays, 5–7:30pm, in the Spe- ter Board Room, 1170B Yellow Zone, 1 floor). cialty Clinic. They use OraQuick, an oral mouth You can park in Parking Deck I on Trent Dr; swab, and results are available in 30 minutes. No call Bobbi G Matchar or Cornelia Poer at 919- appointment is necessary; send email to durham 660-7510 for more info. [email protected] for more info. Í Learn all about clinical research at the AWARE for all Clinical Research Education Day at Durham Í The next Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting will be held on Monday, October 22, Technical Community College (1637 Lawson St) 4–6pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke on Saturday, October 27, 10am–2pm. After Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room attending this seminar, you’ll be able to make an 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919- informed decision about participating in local 684-4497 or send email to cancersupport studies. They’ll also have health screenings, edu- @duke.edu for more info. cational workshops, information and exhibit areas, and a chance to meet with local doctors. It’s free; call 617-725-2750 or visit ciscrp.org/patient/ Í The next Chemotherapy Orientation Class will aware/triangle/registration.php for more info. be held on Tuesday, October 23, 10–11am, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Get your Í An Alzheimer’s Patient/Caregiver Support questions answered about treatment and side Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, effects. Family members are welcome; call 919- October 29, 10:30am–noon, at Grey Stone Baptist 684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@duke. Church (2601 Hillsborough Rd). Contact Lisa edu for more info. (Additional classes will be held Gwyther at 919-660-7510 or [email protected] on October 25, 30, November 1, 6, 8, 13, and 20.) for more info.

Í Start your walking routine by joining Heels in Í The next Daughters Concerned for Aging Motion, the mall-walkers at Southpoint Mall relatives Support Group meeting will be held (6910 Fayetteville Rd). The Streets at Southpoint on Wednesday, October 31, noon–1pm, in the opens for Heels in Motion members Monday–Sat- Duke Clinic Bldg (formerly Duke Hospital South) urday at 7am (and closes at 9pm) and Sunday (in Room 3512 in the Blue Zone). You can park at 10am (closes at 7pm). Stop in at the Food Court in Parking Deck I on Trent Dr; call Bobbi G on Wednesday, October 24, 8am for the free Matchar at 919-660-7510 for more info. breakfast and health talk before starting your morning walk. Call 919-572-6450 for more info; Í The Memory Café is where seniors with mem- sign up at any time at the Welcome Center on ory loss can relax together and share activities. the ground floor. They keep a notebook on the Drop in at the Jewish Community Center (1937 desk where you can keep track of your mileage Cornwallis Rd) on Thursday, November 1, 10am– every day. noon. It’s free, but donations are welcome; call October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 35 LET’S GO!

919-354-4923 or visit shalomdch.org for more [email protected] for more info. (Another info. meeting will be held on November 19.)

Í A free Mind-Body Approaches to Coping with Í The next Look Good, Feel Better session for Cancer workshop will be given on November 1, female cancer survivors will be held on Novem- 3–4:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke ber 5, 5:30–7:30pm, in Durham Regional Hospi- Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital South), room tal’s North Conference Room (3643 N Roxboro 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919- Rd). Get a free cosmetics kit and learn coping 684-4497 for more info. (Another workshop will and beauty techniques as a way to enhance be given on November 15.) your appearance while being treated for cancer. It’s free; call 919-470-7168 to register.

Í Living With Epilepsy Symposium: Life without Limits will be held on Saturday, November 3, Í Cancer patients are invited to attend Time with 8am–5pm, in the auditorium of Durham the Oncology Nutritionist: Healthy Eating for Regional Hospital (3643 Roxboro Rd). Breakfast, the Holidays on November 6, 11am–noon, in snacks, and lunch will be provided, and the the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine subjects to be discussed will include When Circle, Duke Hospital South), Skills LabRoom 0N10. Medication Fails, SUDEP (Sudden Unexplained Choose healthy options for the holidays whether Death in Epilepsy), Neurostimulation, and Social at home or eating out. Family members are Media. It’s free; call 888-ASK-DUKE for more info. welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to [email protected] for more info. (Another meeting will be held on November 15.) Í The next Speech and Communication Group for Parkinson’s Disease meeting will be held on Monday, November 5, 3–4pm, at the Teer Í The next Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Can- House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn speech strate- cer Support Group Meeting will be held on gies and practice communication skills. Care- Tuesday, November 6, 2–3:30pm, in the Duke givers are encouraged to attend. It’s free; call 919- Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke 416-DUKE to register. Hospital South), room 0N01. Family members are welcome; call 919-684-4497 or send email to [email protected] for more info. Í The next Adult Diabetes Support Group: Plan- ning for the Holidays meeting will be held on November 5, 6–7pm, at the Teer House (4019 Í A seminar, Understanding and Managing N Roxboro Rd). Get some recipes that will allow Congestive Heart Failure, will be given on you to enjoy the holidays. It’s free; call 919- Wednesday, November 7, 2–3:30pm, at the Teer 416-DUKE to register. House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn about medication regimens that can decrease CHF symptoms and setbacks. It’s free; call 919-416-DUKE to Í The next Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Mye- register. loma Support Group Meeting will be held on November 5, 11am–12:30pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Hospital Í Lions’ Club Eye Screenings will be performed by South), room 0N01. Family members are wel- Duke doctors at 202 NC Hwy 54 on Wednes- come; call 919-684-4497 or send email to day, November 7, 2–6pm. Drop in for a free 36 The Durham Skywriter — October / November 2012 LET’S GO!

vision screening and glaucoma test. Call 919- Hospital South). Call 684-4497 or email Cancer 361-9427 for more info. [email protected] to register.

Í The next Cancer Caregiver Support Group Í The next Good Neighbors Good Health seminar meeting will be held on November 7, 4–5:30pm, will cover Surgical Options for Breast Cancer in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Treatment on Tuesday, November 13, 7–8pm, Circle, Duke Hospital South), room 0N01. Call 919- in the Durham Regional Hospital auditorium 684-4497 or send email to cancersupport@ (3643 Roxboro Rd). It’s free; call James Amos duke.edu for more info. at 919-470-4278 for more info.

Í Lots of folks join the Heart & Sole Mall Walkers Í The DukeWELL series presents the Survival Club and walk at their leisure in Northgate Mall Guide to Holiday Eating on Thursday, Novem- (1058 W Club Blvd) anytime between 7am and ber 15, 5:30–7pm, at Duke Integrative Medicine 9pm Monday through Saturday and between on the Duke Center for Living Campus (3475 9am and 6pm on Sundays. Stop by the Food Erwin Rd). It’s free; call 888-ASK-DUKE for more Gallery at 10am on Saturday, November 10 for info. the free monthly breakfast and free CPR training session before starting your morning walk. Call 919-286-4400 for more info. Í A seminar on Sinus Relief—An Office Visit Away will be held on Monday, November 19, 6:30–8pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Í The next Stroke Support Group meeting will Rd). It’s free; call 888-ASK-DUKE to register. be held on Monday, November 12, 1–2:30pm, in Durham Regional Hospital’s Private Dining Room C (3643 N Roxboro Rd). Family members and Í A seminar on Understanding Attention Deficit caregivers are welcome. hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will be held on November 19, 6:30–8pm, at the Teer House (4019 N Roxboro Rd). Learn about the basic Í People who are scheduled for knee or hip characteristics and symptoms of ADHD, and eval- replacement at Durham Regional Hospital are uation, testing, and medical management. It’s invited to the Forward Motion Program for Hip/ free; call 888-ASK-DUKE to register. Knee Replacement workshop, which will be held on November 12, 2–3:30pm, in the 1st-level classroom of Durham Regional Hospital MUSEUMS • GALLERIES • (3643 N Roxboro Rd). It’s suggested that you EXHIBITS take one support person with you. It’s free; call 919-470-4000 for more info. Í Museum of Durham History, 500 E Main St, museumofdurhamhistory.org: The KidsCan! Support Group is for young peo- Í The Durham Day of Listening will take place on ple ages six through 18 whose parent/caregiver Saturday, November 10, 12:45–1:45pm. Check for has been diagnosed with cancer. The next one website for details. will be held on November 12, 6–8pm, in the Duke Cancer Center (20 Duke Medicine Circle, Duke Í The Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St, Bay 1, October / November 2012 — The Durham Skywriter 37 LET’S GO!

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Carry the heavy loads — walk the narrow roads climb those hills, peaks, and mountains Keep striving for the eternal fountains — when the heat makes you all so very weary causing one to sigh — Let the rising sun and the coming rain from above give both continued joys in which to cry — it is all for heaven’s sake So by all means — Keep the faith Swim the torrid waters accept these things that life brings with grace, to both face and erase the very worst of quarters, the best of borders — avoid the hidden and darkened alleys

Keep theKeep Faith — yet keep striving for the green valley

It is all for heaven’s sake So by all means — and by any means —

Keep the faith.

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