Durham Events
Greetings Ladies!
I know some of you have had little time with the holidays to look for things for your groups to do. I subscribe to Durham Events and found a few things that might be of interest to our clubs, and perhaps other things of interest there as well at: www.durham-nc.com/visitors/event_cal.php
There are many events listed there but I picked out just a few I thought might be of interest:
November 18, 2011 - January 14, 2012
Season of Lights Holiday Show
For the holiday season, Claymakers presents an excellent selection of pottery for the clay lovers on your gift giving lists! Featuring work of Sasha Bakaric, Doug Dotson, Corinne Fox, Deborah Harris, Laura Korch, Barbara McKenzie, Marsha Owen, Elizabeth Paley, Gillian Parke, Ronan Peterson, Teresa Pietsch, & Evelyn Ward.
6-9pm.
Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St.
(919) 530-8355
November 5, 2011 - January 15, 2012
Carolina Wonderland Express
A marvelous model train display, featuring a snowy scene of mountains, bridges and tunnels. Bells ring and whistles blow as trains chug along the Blue Ridge Parkway and journey to popular North Carolina landmarks such as Kitty Hawk, the State Capitol Building and Jennette’s Pier. Tickets $5, plus general admission.
November 5, 2011 - January 15, 2012
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.
(919) 220-5429
December 14 - 20, 2011
Santa Train Purchase Tickets
Climb aboard for a memorable night-time train ride through a holiday wonderland. Meet Santa and his elves, sip on a warm cup of hot chocolate, enjoy music and complimentary festivities including holiday make 'n' take crafts for kids. On sale to Members now, and to non-members 11/14. Tickets $16.
December 14 - 20, 2011
Call or check website for times.
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.
(919).220.5429
Durham Farmers' Market
An all-local and producer only market open every Saturday through the winter. Vendors will be offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, potted plants, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, hand-made soaps, pottery, jewelry and artwork of all sorts. (Fruits and vegetables are local and seasonal and during the expect lots of greens, root vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, winter squash and greenhouse grown tomatoes.)
10am-12pm.
The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.
January 26, 2012
"Gardening Tips that Save Time, Save Money, Save Your Back and Save the Earth Too" Lecture
Learn how to have great gardens while spending less time working in them. FREE.
January 26, 2012
7-8:30pm.
East Regional Branch Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln.
(919) 560-0203
Durham Garden Forum
The Durham Garden Forum is an informal group that meets once a month to enrich members’ gardening knowledge and skill. Local experts speak about topics of interest to the group. The public is invited. Cost $10; free for forum members.
January 17, 2012
6:30-8pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
Durhamgardenforum@gmail.com
January 12, 2012
"Attracting Birds and Butterflies to Your Garden" Lecture
Discover which earthbound flowers attract the flying flowers—birds and butterflies—to your garden. FREE.
January 12, 2012
7-8:30pm.
East Regional Branch Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln.
(919) 560-0203
January 5, 2012
Walk on the Wild Side
Explore wild North Carolina in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Join curator Stefan Bloodworth on the first Thursday of every month to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants, and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5; free for Gardens members.
January 5, 2012
11am-12pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
(919) 684-3698
Sausage Making: Basics of Grinding, Casing, and Cooking Workshop
The class will make fresh chorizo, hot italian sausage, and a pasta dish using dough made with your own hands. Cost $40.
January 14, 2012
6:30pm.
The Cookery, 1101 W Chapel Hill St.
(919) 801-7290
Making Fresh Pasta & Beyond Purchase Tickets
Learn to make fresh pasta with your hands just like the Italian grandmother you never had. You will start by making a basic egg dough that you'll use to make classic pasta cuts as well as a stuffed pasta. Then you'll move on to an eggless udon style noodle and discuss cooking fresh pasta vs. dried pasta and how to make a simple sauce to enhance your pasta. Cost $40.
6:30-8:30pm.
The Cookery, 1101 W. Chapel Hill St.
(919) 801-7290
Triangle Brewing Company Tour
FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase.
December 31, 2011
1-2:30pm.
Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St.
(919) 683-2337
Wine Tastings
Held in the Specialty Department. FREE.
December 31, 2011
2-4pm.
Whole Foods Market, 621 Broad St.
(919) 286-2290
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour Purchase Tickets
See a vibrant city in the midst of its revitalization and get to know the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. From crostini topped with local produce and house-smoked meats to gourmet popsicles to renowned pimento cheese to organic wine and local beer, you will discover all of Durham's flavors. Reservations required. Cost $43.43.
1:30-4:45pm.
American Tobacco Warehouse to Downtown to Brightleaf Square
info@tastecarolina.net
Digital Photography: Understanding Your Camera, Camera to Computer, and Photo Editing Class Begins
Learn about your camera’s bells and whistles with photographer Jennifer Weinberg. You’ll review all functions and menus, control settings and white balance; and then learn to load, edit, and organize photos on a computer. Weinberg will also teach basic photo composition. Bring your camera and manual to each session. Cost $130.
January 18, 2012
Meets 3 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 1, 6-9pm.
Duke computer lab. Call for directions.
(919) 684-3698
Durham Photography Club at Duke Gardens
Photographers at all levels may join the photo club, which meets monthly to talk about tips and techniques, with frequent guest speakers on special topics. The first meeting is free, but thereafter there’s a small annual fee.
January 9, 2012
6:30-8pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
rickfisher04@yahoo.com
Paper Shredding & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Just drive through, and staff will unload. Nearly all electronic devices with a cord will be accepted (TVs and microwaves are ok, but no larger appliances or appliances with freon). FREE.
January 14, 2012
8am-2pm.
Sears Parking Lot at Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.
(919) 560-4186
I wish you all happy holidays!
Rebecca Cunningham
I know some of you have had little time with the holidays to look for things for your groups to do. I subscribe to Durham Events and found a few things that might be of interest to our clubs, and perhaps other things of interest there as well at: www.durham-nc.com/visitors/event_cal.php
There are many events listed there but I picked out just a few I thought might be of interest:
November 18, 2011 - January 14, 2012
Season of Lights Holiday Show
For the holiday season, Claymakers presents an excellent selection of pottery for the clay lovers on your gift giving lists! Featuring work of Sasha Bakaric, Doug Dotson, Corinne Fox, Deborah Harris, Laura Korch, Barbara McKenzie, Marsha Owen, Elizabeth Paley, Gillian Parke, Ronan Peterson, Teresa Pietsch, & Evelyn Ward.
6-9pm.
Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St.
(919) 530-8355
November 5, 2011 - January 15, 2012
Carolina Wonderland Express
A marvelous model train display, featuring a snowy scene of mountains, bridges and tunnels. Bells ring and whistles blow as trains chug along the Blue Ridge Parkway and journey to popular North Carolina landmarks such as Kitty Hawk, the State Capitol Building and Jennette’s Pier. Tickets $5, plus general admission.
November 5, 2011 - January 15, 2012
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.
(919) 220-5429
December 14 - 20, 2011
Santa Train Purchase Tickets
Climb aboard for a memorable night-time train ride through a holiday wonderland. Meet Santa and his elves, sip on a warm cup of hot chocolate, enjoy music and complimentary festivities including holiday make 'n' take crafts for kids. On sale to Members now, and to non-members 11/14. Tickets $16.
December 14 - 20, 2011
Call or check website for times.
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.
(919).220.5429
Durham Farmers' Market
An all-local and producer only market open every Saturday through the winter. Vendors will be offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, potted plants, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, hand-made soaps, pottery, jewelry and artwork of all sorts. (Fruits and vegetables are local and seasonal and during the expect lots of greens, root vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, winter squash and greenhouse grown tomatoes.)
10am-12pm.
The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.
January 26, 2012
"Gardening Tips that Save Time, Save Money, Save Your Back and Save the Earth Too" Lecture
Learn how to have great gardens while spending less time working in them. FREE.
January 26, 2012
7-8:30pm.
East Regional Branch Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln.
(919) 560-0203
Durham Garden Forum
The Durham Garden Forum is an informal group that meets once a month to enrich members’ gardening knowledge and skill. Local experts speak about topics of interest to the group. The public is invited. Cost $10; free for forum members.
January 17, 2012
6:30-8pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
Durhamgardenforum@gmail.com
January 12, 2012
"Attracting Birds and Butterflies to Your Garden" Lecture
Discover which earthbound flowers attract the flying flowers—birds and butterflies—to your garden. FREE.
January 12, 2012
7-8:30pm.
East Regional Branch Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln.
(919) 560-0203
January 5, 2012
Walk on the Wild Side
Explore wild North Carolina in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Join curator Stefan Bloodworth on the first Thursday of every month to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants, and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5; free for Gardens members.
January 5, 2012
11am-12pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
(919) 684-3698
Sausage Making: Basics of Grinding, Casing, and Cooking Workshop
The class will make fresh chorizo, hot italian sausage, and a pasta dish using dough made with your own hands. Cost $40.
January 14, 2012
6:30pm.
The Cookery, 1101 W Chapel Hill St.
(919) 801-7290
Making Fresh Pasta & Beyond Purchase Tickets
Learn to make fresh pasta with your hands just like the Italian grandmother you never had. You will start by making a basic egg dough that you'll use to make classic pasta cuts as well as a stuffed pasta. Then you'll move on to an eggless udon style noodle and discuss cooking fresh pasta vs. dried pasta and how to make a simple sauce to enhance your pasta. Cost $40.
6:30-8:30pm.
The Cookery, 1101 W. Chapel Hill St.
(919) 801-7290
Triangle Brewing Company Tour
FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase.
December 31, 2011
1-2:30pm.
Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St.
(919) 683-2337
Wine Tastings
Held in the Specialty Department. FREE.
December 31, 2011
2-4pm.
Whole Foods Market, 621 Broad St.
(919) 286-2290
Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour Purchase Tickets
See a vibrant city in the midst of its revitalization and get to know the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. From crostini topped with local produce and house-smoked meats to gourmet popsicles to renowned pimento cheese to organic wine and local beer, you will discover all of Durham's flavors. Reservations required. Cost $43.43.
1:30-4:45pm.
American Tobacco Warehouse to Downtown to Brightleaf Square
info@tastecarolina.net
Digital Photography: Understanding Your Camera, Camera to Computer, and Photo Editing Class Begins
Learn about your camera’s bells and whistles with photographer Jennifer Weinberg. You’ll review all functions and menus, control settings and white balance; and then learn to load, edit, and organize photos on a computer. Weinberg will also teach basic photo composition. Bring your camera and manual to each session. Cost $130.
January 18, 2012
Meets 3 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 1, 6-9pm.
Duke computer lab. Call for directions.
(919) 684-3698
Durham Photography Club at Duke Gardens
Photographers at all levels may join the photo club, which meets monthly to talk about tips and techniques, with frequent guest speakers on special topics. The first meeting is free, but thereafter there’s a small annual fee.
January 9, 2012
6:30-8pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
rickfisher04@yahoo.com
Paper Shredding & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Just drive through, and staff will unload. Nearly all electronic devices with a cord will be accepted (TVs and microwaves are ok, but no larger appliances or appliances with freon). FREE.
January 14, 2012
8am-2pm.
Sears Parking Lot at Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd.
(919) 560-4186
I wish you all happy holidays!
Rebecca Cunningham
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