SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 - THE CAROLINA TIMES -7 Community Scene Clubs & Socials Secrets of Radiant Health and Longevity Seminar . El Ha Ghan is the keynote speaker on the seminar “Secrets of Ra diant Health and Longevity,” June 4, 3-6 p.m., at Delta House, 1000 E. Foresthill Blvd. Lunch will be served. A raffle drawing: *lst Prize - Flat Screen TV 2nd Prize - DVD Player 3rd Prize - Gift Card. Tickets are $25. Raffle is contingent upon minimum ticket sales. For more information contact Ms. Jacqueline Crews Qualles at 919-806-9202. Circle of Girls - Music Discovery Event to Offer Unique Sensory Experience Some research reveals that people with Autism Spectrum Disor der (ASD) benefit from music therapy and respond well to exposure to music. Increased social interactions, improved behavior and com munication are among outcomes revealed in studies. Seeking to ex plore the power of music, My Circle of GirlsNC has partnered with Kindermusik for a June 2016 event for the group for girls living with autism in the Triangle and beyond. Attendees will have an opportunity to be involved in group activi ties and express themselves through music at the upcoming event. According to kindermusik.com, Kindermusik believes in whole- child development. The approach, focused on offering “thoughtfully integrated sequences of activities that set the stage for optimal, multi- sensory learning,” will be used to craft the Music and Me session scheduled for Sat., June 11, from 10-11:30 a.m., in Durham. Girls living with ASD seeking an opportunity to express them selves through music will have the chance at the upcoming session. Girls, ages 2-11, are invited to register for Music and Me by emailing mycircleofgirls@gmail.com. Details about the event will be given once the participant is registered. The registration deadline is June 7. For more information about My Circle of Girls, visit www.mycir- cleofgirls.com or www.facebook.com/mycircleofgirls. The Thomas B. Bass, Sr. Leadership Summer Leadership Academy Begin Registration Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 1007 S. Roxboro Street, begins registration for The Thomas B. Bass, Sr. Leadership Academy for rising kindergarten and eighth grade students. The six weeks camp begins Monday, June 20 and ends August 5, running weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early and extended hours available upon request. The cost is $95 per week. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Transportation is not available. The academy includes recreational activities, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) workshops, career training, field trips and guest speakers. Topics include: Social Justice and Youth Activism, Leadership and community Service, Financial Literacy, and College and Career readiness.. For camp registration and more information, visit the website, mvbcdurham. org or call 919.688.1823. SSt. Sya Academy K-12 School is asking artists in the community for help to create their back drops The ST. Sya Academy K-12 School of Durham is presenting their yearly play and are asking area artists to volunteer and help illustrate and paint their back drops for this year’s play. The back drops are about 25 feet in length and is 10 ft. high. This year’s play is SUN- DIATA, THE LION KING. We are in need of three back drops for three scenes in the play to be painted. We need help to illustrate and paint these three scenes and we are asking for help from area artists to volunteer. The parents ofthe students have contributed the paints and brush es and have agreed to provide refreshment during the project. If you would like to help, please call today 919-768-7421 or 919-358-8037 ask for Nonie. The play is on June 3, 2016 at the Holton Career Center located on 401 N. Driver Street, Durham, NC. The backdrop will be painted on each Saturday at Holton Career & Resource Center, beginning May 7, 2016 from 9am to 5Pm. The project will continue on each Saturday ofthe month leading up to the event. Thank you in advance through your help as community artist we know we can paint the backdrops and have good time working together to support the youth of this great community of Durham. Register Now to Vote in 2016 Rebirth Baptist Church Ministries, Inc. presents a “White Ex travaganza” June 11 at the Holton Resource center, 401 N. Driver St., from 2 to 4 p.m. Food, singing, music and guest speaker will be Justice Cheri Beasley, of the N.C. Supreme Court. The public is invited to attend an “informative and fun filled after noon.” Tickets are $15 and must be presented at the door. for more information call Mses. Ruby Owens, 919-423-2477, Frances Cagle 919-724-7073 or Vera Walthour 919-451-3849. Rebirth Baptist Church Ministries, 462 S. Driver St., is hosting a trip to ride on the Spirit of Norfolk cruise ship Sat., Aug. 6. Call for more information. Rev. Leroy Long pastor. Take A Friend To Get Registered: To Vote Durham County Library Presents: Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire: The Soundtrack of a Generation Program: Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire: The Soundtrack of a Generation Date: Tuesday, June 7 Time:7 p.m. Location: Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, 1201 Fayette ville Rd. Cost: Free and open to the public About: Durham County Library will host radio personality and music historian, Howard Burchette, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 at Stanford L. Warren Branch Library (1201 Fayetteville Rd.) to discuss Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire: The Soundtrack of a Generation. The band Earth, Wind & Fire spanned such diverse genres as R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco and rock. For a generation of Americans and international audiences in the 1970s and 1980s, this dynamic mu sical group spread a message of spiritual brotherhood, beauty, love and African American uplift. In this interactive presentation, Howard Burchette will discuss the history, legacy and implications of Earth, Wind & Fire on American popular culture. This program is sponsored by Durham Library Foundation. For more information, call Carter B. Cue at 919-560-0282 or visit dur- hamcountylibrary.org. Durham County Library encourages Discovery, connects the Community and leads in Literacy. As a department of Durham Coun ty Government, the library furthers Goal 1 of the county’s Strategic Plan by enhancing cultural, educational and creative opportunities. For more information about the library, visit durhamcountylibrary, org. Interest Meeting: Greater Durham Sigma Club The Durham Alumni Chapter Of Phi Beta Sigma (@BullCitySig- mas) is excited to announce the creation of the Greater Durham, NC (City-Wide) chapter of Sigma Beta Club. We are looking for young men between the ages of ll-17yrs to participate in our program. We are encouraging fathers (and mothers) to bring their sons to the interest meeting in celebration of Father’s Day. Parents/Guardians must accompany their sons to the meeting. We are asking all fathers/mothers/guardians to RSVP prior to at tending the meeting. For more information feel free to send an e-mail to PBS- DZS1914@gmail.com. Have Fun in the Sun with Durham Parks and Recreation Spraygrounds and Outdoor Pools Open in May-June As the temperature rises and the summer approaches, Durham Parks and Recreation will provide places for residents to cool off. The spraygrounds are open now through the end of September and the outdoor pools will be open June 10- August 12. Spray Grounds Forest Hills, 1639 University Drive Edison Johnson, 500 W. Murray Avenue East End Park, 1200 N. Alston Avenue (Open June 10- August 12) Hillside Sprayground, 1221 Sawyer Street (Open June 1 O-Au gust 12) Outdoor Pools Long Meadow Pool: 917 Liberty Street, (919) 560-4202 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Mondays (3 p.m.-6 p.m.) Forest Hills Pool: 1639 University Drive, (919) 560-4782 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Tuesdays (3 p.m.-6 p.m.) Hillside Pool and Sprayground: 1221 Sawyer Street, (919) 560- 4783 Hours of Operation: Monday — Friday (1 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.) Extended Hours of Operation (Free Swim): Wednesdays (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) The fees for the outdoor pools are as follows: Youth and Mature Adults (Ages 4-17 and 55+) CR: $2 NCR: $7 Adults: (18 and older) CR: $3 NCR: $8 Children ages three and under are free of charge CR: City Resident | NCR: Non-City Resident For more information, pick up a Play More at the DPR main office (400 Cleveland Street) call (919) 560-4355 or visit www.DPRPlay- More.org. Church News Rebirth Baptist North Carolina Central U niversity Ninth Annual Awards Banquet Founder’s Awawrd Honoree: Kay thomas, Class of 1966 the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association will hold a bqeut Sat., July 9, 7 p.m., at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, RTP, Page Road. For more information call 919-479-9613 or 919-368-1403, Ms. Carolyn Ramsey-Williams, Banquet Chair. Durham County Library Celebrates the Grand Opening of MakerLab @ Main Program: Grand Opening of MakerLab @ Main Date: Saturday, June4 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Cost: Free and open to the public About: Durham County Library will celebrate the Grand Opening ofthe MakerLab @ Main on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Introductory comments and speakers will be at 10 a.m. followed by an Open House. Enjoy robotics, 3D printer demonstrations, a take-home craft—make a light-up card for Father’s Day or to give to someone else who is important to you—and light refreshments while learning about all the MakerLab has to offer. The MakerLab @ Main is a hybrid, creative space—think art stu dio meets technology meets community learning lab. The lab works, to connect the community with new and emerging technologies while encouraging creative and artistic discovery, ft is designed to create broad access across the community to opportunities for lifelong en gagement with science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The MakerLab @ Main is a resource for instructor- and librarian- led discovery as well as self-directed exploration. The lab functions as a space for library programs and will also feature programs led by community partners. The lab will have open hours every third Sat urday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. unless posted otherwise. These open hours will allow for independent exploration of featured technologies. While registration is not required to attend the Grand Opening, registration will be required for most programs at the MakerLab. Up coming programs include: Go Green: Eco Lanterns, Basket Weaving, Intro DCL Grand Opening of MakerLab @ Main 2016 - Page 2 of 2 to Arduino and more. For details about these and other MakerLab programs, visit the library’s online events calendar or speak to a li brary staff member to sign up. Many of the programs in the MakerLab @ Main are supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the federal Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library ofNorth Carolina, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. For more information about MakerLab @ Main, contact Teen Librarian Faith Burns at (919) 560- 0122 or visit durhamcountylibrary.org. Durham County Library encourages Discovery, connects the Community and leads in Literacy. As a department of Durham Coun ty Government, the library furthers Goal 1 of the county’s Strategic Plan by enhancing cultural, educational and creative opportunities. For more information about the library, visit durhamcountylibrary, org. Find Deals on Appliances, Furniture, Household Goods and More at TROSA Sale Bargain hunters will find a bigger-than-usual selection of large appliances, including gently used refrigerators, washing machines and stoves, at TROSA’s annual fundraising sale Wednesday-Saturday, June 1-4, at Oxford Commons shopping center, 3500 N. Roxboro St., Durham. The mega sale runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in the TROSA Thrift Store at Oxford Commons and under 50,000 square feet of tented space in the parking lot. More than 30 trailer loads of furniture, construction items, appliances and household goods will be offered at bargain prices in the outdoor space. These include items not normally available in the thrift store. Clothing, small electronics and much more will be on sale at big discounts inside the store. The sale supports the core operations of Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers. The long-term residential program has been in operation for 22 years, helping men and women overcome drug and alcohol dependence. TROSA provides evidence-based treatment, work-based vocational training and access to education to prepare residents for success after they complete the program. Residents will be available to assist shoppers during the sale. TROSA is a nonprofit and does not charge individuals to participate. It derives revenue from donations, including items generously donated for the annual sale and thrift store by individual supporters, businesses and other organizations. During the sale,. TROSA will be accepting donations from the public at its onsite donation center. TROSA also operates a moving company, lawn care service, Christmas tree lots and a frame shop, all of which provide job training for residents. To learn more about TROSA, call 919-419-1059 or visit wwwr trosainc.org. . TakeA Friend To Get Registered To Vote

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