Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013

Community Notes

Residents can purchase bricks or granite squares to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is offering the opportunity for residents to purchase bricks to be placed at Park West 14 Theater in Morrisville. Bricks are $75 and can be engraved with the text of your choice. Granite squares measuring 16x16 are also available for $1,500. All proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter.

For information, call 704-731-1433 or email Suzanne.Bland@nmss.org.

Valentines for Vets

The Eva Perry Regional Library will hold a drop-in craft program for teens in grades 6-10 to make valentine cards for military veterans from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. Teens can create five handmade cards to earn two hours of volunteer credit. For details, call 919-387-2100 or email lindsey.dunn@wakegov.com.

Children’s Theater Performances

Wake County Public Libraries, in partnership with Raleigh Little Theatre’s “Storytellers to Go” traveling troupe, will host performances from “The Jack Tales” in February.

Performances will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St., Apex; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb 23, at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. For information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries.

“Mill as Muse” Exhibit

Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is accepting artwork for the seventh annual “Mill As Muse” exhibit. Contest themes will focus on Yates Mill, park flora and fauna, and people participating in park activities. All entries are due before 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3.

Winners will be announced at the Feb. 9 exhibit reception, and prizes will be awarded. For information, call 919-856-6675.

Holly Springs Arts Festival

The first annual Holly Springs Community Arts Festival will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 7; 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. The event will feature five days of classes, exhibits, vendors and performers in a wide range of arts categories. To register for classes during the festival, call 919-567-4000.

The festival will culminate in a gala fundraising event from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, raffle and special presentation and exhibit from Jonathan Daniels of JD Wire Art. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Holly Springs Arts Council.

For details, visit www.hollyspringsartscouncil.org.

‘Dressing for Success’ Presentations

Raleigh’s leading makeover expert, Kate Leser, will talk about dressing to accommodate career changes, mid-life changes, changes in attitude or just changing the way one regards the clothes in the closet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100. There will also be a session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the West Regional Library in Cary. To register, call 919-463-8500.

Author Panel Discussion and Book Signing

Four young adult authors of “Dark Days” teen fiction will discuss their new books at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary. The authors include Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, Tahereh Mafi and Veronica Rossi.

Meet the Author

Sharon Ewell Foster will discuss her own writing process, the books she has published and will answer questions from the audience at noon Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100.

Teen Planning Meeting

A teen planning meeting for grades 6-10 will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. Planning will be done for the Winter Party to be held on Feb. 14. For details, call 919-387-2100 or email lindsey.dunn@wakegov.com.

Town of Cary Daddy-Daughter Dance

The town of Cary will host its annual daddy-daughter dance for fathers and their daughters ages 4-12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury O’Dell Place.

Registration is now open; dads and daughters are required to pre-register. Cost is $17 per person for residents and $22 for nonresidents. Fees include a photograph of the couple, live music entertainment and refreshments.

For information, call 919-462-3970 or search “Daddy Daughter Dance” at www.townofcary.org.

Valentine vendor fair to benefit pet adoptions

A Valentine shopping spree and vendor fair to support Cat Angels Pet Adoptions, Inc. of Cary will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, U.S. Highway 64, Apex. There will be several vendors and raffle items. For details, visit www.catangelsnc.org.

Pruning Demo

Horticulturist Nelsa Cox will host a pruning demo at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina. Keep your yard in shape like a pro. Registration is required. To register, call 919-552-0590 or visit www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

NoveList Demonstration

A one-on-one demonstration of the online tool, NoveList, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary.

Mardi Gras Gala

The board of directors of the Morrisville Community Fund will host a Mardi Gras Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Perimeter Studio and Conference Center, 1100 Perimeter Park Drive, Morrisville.

There will be live music from the Rhonda Robichaux Band, a silent auction and food from local restaurants. Tickets are $35. Proceeds will go to the Morrisville Community Fund, which supports nonprofit organizations serving Morrisville residents through an annual grant process.

For tickets, visit www.nccommunityfoundation.org.

Author Book Signing

Mike Paton will sign copies of his new book, “Get a Grip: An Entrepreneurial Fable” at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.

Cookbook Signing

Cookbook author Bobby Deen will sign his new cookbook, “From Mama’s Table to Mine” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.

Beyond the Book: African-American Literature

A critical discussion of the book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100. There will also be a discussion at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. To register, call 919-463-8500.

Transparent Language Online Demonstrations

Librarians will demonstrate Transparent Language Online, database to be used for learning languages online, at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. There will also be a demonstration at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the West Regional Library in Cary.

Teen Anti-Valentine’s Day Party

An Anti-Valentine’s Day party for teens in grades 6-10 will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. There will be broken heart cookies, games, music and a short movie. For details, call 919-387-2100 or email lindsey.dunn@wakegov.com.

Children’s Theatre Performance

The Raleigh Little Theatre will perform scenes from “Snow White, The Queen’s Fair Daughter” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Barnes & Noble, 760 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary.

Creative Writing Class

The Apex Arts Council will host its first class in creative writing from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Holiday Inn Express, 1006 Marco Drive, Apex. Three published professional authors will share the techniques of writing. Cost is $75 and includes lunch. To register, visit www.ApexArtsCouncil.org.

Meet the Author

Diane Chamberlain will discuss her own writing process, the books she has published and will answer questions from the audience at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. To register, call 919-463-8500.

College Financial Workshops

A workshop that will cover the basics of financial aid, college costs and FAFSA forms will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the West Regional Library in Cary. To register, call 919-463-8500. Another workshop will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100.

Readers’ Snack and Share: Romance

The libraries’ “Snack and Share” programs will be at 10 a.m. at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex; and at 2 p.m. at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Teen Work Project

Teens in grades 6-10 can contribute to the Eva Perry Regional Library by helping with special projects with other volunteers from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 21 and March 21. Volunteer credit can be earned. For details, call 919-387-2100 or email lindsey.dunn@wakegov.com.

Business Resources Programs

A library program for participants looking to enhance their business ventures will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the West Regional Library in Cary. To register, call 919-463-8500. There will also be a session at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. To register, call 919-387-2100.

NoveList Demonstration

A one-on-one demonstration of the online tool, NoveList, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex.

Puppet Show Project

Teens in grades 6-10 can help create a puppet show for the Eva Perry Regional Library’s annual Puppet Palooza from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. For details, call 919-387-2100 or email lindsey.dunn@wakegov.com.

Leadership Seminar

A leadership seminar for teens in grades 6-10 will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex.

Call for Artists

The Cary Gallery of Artists is currently seeking artists for its fifth annual Small Treasures Juried Exhibit to be held March 28 to April 19 at 200 S. Academy St., Cary. The exhibit will feature small works of art by North Carolina artists. Nancy Tuttle May will be the juror, and there will be more than $700 in cash awards. Entry and fee deadline is Friday, March 8. To download an entry form, visit www.carygalleryofartists.org.

Anna’s Angels Gala

The 10th annual Anna’s Angels Gala will be held on Saturday, March 9, at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. Guests include Lauren Potter from the TV show, “Glee,” and ABC Eyewitness News Anchor Steve Daniels. The event will be black tie optional with a dinner, dancing, silent and live auction and a diamond raffle. Tickets are $115 per person.

Anna’s Angels was started by Michelle Pfeiffer and her husband, Andrew Merrills, following the birth of their second child, Anna, who has Down syndrome.

For tickets, call 919-604-3350, email michellepfeiffer@nc.rr.com or visit www.annas-angels.org or www.gifts.duke.edu/annas_angels.

Pi Day

Teens in grades 6-10 can celebrate Pi Day from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex. There will be pie and math games. Bring your favorite kind of pie to share.

Cary SeniorNet

Cary SeniorNet is offering a class titled “Computer Art” from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from March 18-April 10 at the Cary Senior Center. Artist Jerry Miller will be assisting with teaching the class to make personalized cards, calendars, newsletters and more. To sign up, call 919-469-4081.

Winter Finale and Gaming Celebration

Teens in grades 6-10 can celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring with a gaming event from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at the Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex. For details, call 919-387-2100 or email lindsey.dunn@wakegov.com.

NCCA Girls Chess Tournament

The North Carolina Chess Association will hold a girls chess tournament on Saturday, April 13, at First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St., Henderson. Rounds will be at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Registration ends at 9 a.m. Girls must be USCP members, a N.C. resident and in grade K-12. Cost is $25 before Saturday, March 30; $35 after. 252-738-0375.

Teen Day Fuquay

For the third year in a row, the Fuquay-Varina Police will hold Teen Day Fuquay, an alcohol and distracted driving awareness program for teens ages 11-18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center.

At Teen Day, teenagers will have the chance to test their skills at the Drive Wise Course, filled with high tech and low tech activities designed to drive home the realities of mixing driving with alcohol or texting. The first 300 teens to complete the Drive Wise Course will get a free Teen Day T-shirt. The Fuquay-Varina Fire Department will also present an all new crash scenario. For details, visit www.teendayfuquay.com.

Compiled by staff writer Michelle Ferencak.