CALENDAR OF EVENTS PROFESSIONAL 8ECRETARIE8 The Raleigh Chapter of Professional Secretaries International (PSD will . meet on Tuesday, July it, at Balentines Cafeteria in Cameron Village, .‘SKf1,* at 6 P;!!V Ms Cathy Blakewood will present the program entitled “Medicine and Miracles.” Contact Deborah Beeler, Assistant Treasurer, at 469-8522, or Anne Beck, Chairman, at 851-2955, for reservations. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM Beginning this fall, The ArtsCenter is turning afterschool day care Inside Art! Inside Art AfterSchool, headed by Katherine Garver, will provide children 7 to 10 with a unique opportunity at the end of each school day. Each ould will be able to choose a “project environment” that beet suits his or her Interests, talents, and moods. The ongoing projects encompass three environments: Visual Arts will include sculpture, collage and painting; Movement Arts will include dance, rhythm and performing arts; and Storytelling Arts will include reading, creative writing, storytelling and drama. There will also be time for group sharing, snack and homework. “Our goal is not simply to instruct but to provide support for each child in his or her search for the artist inside,” said Garver. Registration will begin July 10 for the first session that will run August 24 through December 22. Space is limited to 30 students. SAFETY REVIEW BOARD 1 Safety and Health Review Board of North Carolina will meet at 10 a. m., Monday, July 10, in the council chambers of the N.C. State Bar Building, 208 Fayetteville Street MaU, Raleigh. At the meeting, which is open to the public, the board will hear argument in two cases appealed from an administrative decision on alleged violations of the state occupational safety and health standards. Board members, all appointed by the governor, are Chairman Kenneth K. Kiser, owner and operator of Wax-Crafters, Inc., Stanley; Michael K. Curtis, partner in the law firm of Smith, Patterson, Follin, Curtis, James, and Harkavy, Greensboro; and Philip M. Van Hoy, partner in the law firm of Van Hoy and Reutlinger, Charlotte. BASIC SAILING Lake Wheeler Park to offer basic recreational sailing classes. Session No. 1: July 10,12 ft 13 (Mon., Wed., and Thurs.) July 17,19 & 20 (Mon., Wed., and Thurs.) Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 3-hours per day, 18 hours for graduation. Cost is $45.00 per person (16-years of age and older only). Requirements include: You must be in good physical condition. Must have minimal swimming ability. Must be able to tread water fully clothed for 10 minutes. To sign up call Lake Wheeler Park to preregister for classes at 772 1173, Classes will be held at the park, bring a pen and paper for note taking. Be prepared to get wet. FOOD CONCESSION AIRS TheDurham Arts Council is proud to present “CenterFest ’89.” CenterFest will feature fine arts and crafts, live outdoor performances and numerous vendors and concessionaires. An estimated 50,000 people attend this event each year. CenterFest will be held on Saturday and Sunday September 16th and 17th. All food vendors, restaurants, individuals and non-profit groups are invited to apply to this year’s International Food Court. All applications will be screened for participation by the CenterFest Concessions Committee. This year food concessions will operate on a cash system. All food sales will be in cash. No tickets will be used during the festival to purchase food or beverages. To receive an application write: CenterFest—Concession Coordinator, 120 Morris Street, Durham, NC 27701 or call 560-2787. ■ The deadline for applications is July 15,1989. YOUTH FOOTBALL The City of Raleigh will be having registration for Youth Football at all staffed community centers from July 17th through August 4th. Pop Warner Age and Weight Classifications will be used. Conditioning begins in August and play begins in September. For more information, call the Athletics Division, 755-6640. MAKING JEWELRY Summer blahs got you down? Learn to make jewelry at the Art Center. The Pullen Park Arts Center is offering the following adult classes/workshops: July 5, Clay Jewelry, 10-11:30 a.m., 4 weeks, $28; July 10, Cast Ceramics, 7 9:30 p.m., 3 weeks, $22; July 13, Cast Ceramics, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3 weeks, $22; July 25, Metal Jewelry, 6:45 - 9:45 p.m., 6 weeks, $50; July 31, Collage Jewelry, 7:30- 9:30 p.m., $8. Non-Raleigh Residents add$3. Pre-registration is necessary for all activities. Registration may be made at the center, 105 Pullen Rd„ Monday - Thursday 9 am.-9 p.m. or Firday 9 a.m.-l p.m. For more information call 755-6126. Contact person: Lyn Johnson, Assistant Center Director. Science Center Entices Blacks . Into High Tech ATLANTA (AP) - dark Atlanta University officials hope their planned $36 million Research Center . for Science and Technology will help propel more blacks into high-tech fields. “The under-representation of minorities in science, engineering and math is alarming,” said Thomas W. Cole Jr., president predominantly black private school. “The science research center will allow Clark Atlanta University to play a direct role in reversing those trends.” Ground breaking for the center is scheduled for Monday. It is due to open In 1M1. Clark Atlanta is responsible for raising $13 million for the center; the remaining costs will be covered by federal funds. ' The lack of blacks pursuing majors in the sciences is part of a nationwide trend that has seen the number of freshmen interested in such degrees fall by one-third in 20 years, according to a University of . California study. 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In 1988, about 12 percent of black voters supported George Bush. -.*> _ -u EXCELLENT AWARD-The Gamer Road Family YMCA la currently being considered by the South Field Office of Atlanta, Ga., of the YMCA of the USA for the Excellent Award, based upon Norman E. Day, Chief Executive Officer’s leadership, YMCA National FMd Consultant, Doug McNmI, has Informed Day of the 6arner Road Family YMCA selection. The South Field YMCA EXCELLENT AWARD recognizes those YMCAs in the South Reid which have achieved excelence in a broad range of program and organizational categories, such as: Organizational Development, Personnel, Programs and Finance. Teens Across Nation Compete In Pageant For Scholarships Teens across the nation will be competing for college scholarships, gifts and awards in Atlanta on Oct. 14. Contestants will be chosen at large to represent their prospective city or state. They will travel to Atlanta and participate in the finals. 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