From the website: "Experience the bucolic scenery of farm life as you pedal through gently rolling terrain. Join the Carolina Tarwheels Bicycle Club for this annual event that brings up to 850 riders to Downtown Hillsborough for the Family Funride or on to the rural vistas along quiet country roads of Orange County. For registration information click here."

If weather permits, the Morehead Planetarium will hold a special Perseids skywatching session from 9 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at:

Jordan Lake's Ebenezer Church Recreation Area (Near U.S. 64)

http://www.moreheadplanetarium.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page&filename=skywatch_calendar.html

PERSEID METEOR SHOWERS EXPECTED TO PEAK the evening of Thurs. AUGUST 12 through dawn on Fri. August 13, 2010
Educators from the Morehead Planetarium will bring telescopes for those who want to see the moon and Jupiter more clearly, and will offer guidance.  The Perseid meteor showers appear in the area of the constellation Perseus in the north-eastern sky.  Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.  In case of inclement weather, check www.moreheadplanetarium.org or call (919) 549-6863 for a cancellation notice.

More about the Perseids (from http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy_calendar_2009.html:)  "The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. This year's peak occurs on the morning of August 12, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22. The waning gibbous moon will provide some interference in the early morning, so the best viewing will be in the evening before it rises. The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. Look to the northeast after midnight."

Read more about the Perseid Meteor Shower: http://stardate.org/nightsky/meteors/

Outdoor Concerts take place from 6pm - 8pm every Saturday evening (from May through August) featuring an array of acclaimed bands and performers. Local and organic produce, flowers, wine, jams, eggs, baked goods, and much more; also free activities for kids, including arts & crafts, games, and face painting.  Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy some great music by the River.  SO MUCH FUN!  Great for the whole family.
www.rivermillvillage.com
(336) 376-3122.

From Concept to Creation: Costume and puppet-making workshops (For all ages; Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult) 1:30pm to 4:30pm, Explore your creative side!  Comprehensive two session workshop. You will learn specific skills and techniques to create a parade ensemble with lightweight costumes and giant puppets. This will be the final comprehensive workshop before the parade on October 16th.  Handmade Parade Workshop - More details

www.historichillsborough.org
(919) 732-774.

Come to the Wallace Plaza, on top of the Wallace Parking Deck, THURSDAY nights all summer long for great free outdoor concerts and movies.

Thursday, August 19, 8pm
Town of Chapel Hill website

www.historichillsborough.org
(919) 732-774.

Meet the Schools, Research After School Programs, Give Back (donate school supplies to kids in need).

http://www.universitymallnc.com/calendar/event/69

From the HistoricHillsborough.org website:  From Concept to Creation, Costume and Giant Puppet Making (All ages; ages 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, Explore your creative side and make a large-scale parade puppet during this comprehensive two session workshop. You will learn specific skills and techniques to create a parade ensemble with lightweight costumes and giant puppets. This will be the final comprehensive workshop before the parade on October 16th.  Handmade Parade Workshop - More details

www.historichillsborough.org
(919) 732-774.

On the fourth Saturday in August, an estimated 60,000 people gather in downtown Cary to enjoy arts and crafts, food, and family entertainment.  Over 400 artisans.  August 2010 Update: WORLD'S BIGGEST DOLL at CARY 2010 LAZY DAZE Be a part of an attempt to create the world's largest doll! Jason Lynch, owner of E. G. Bear Company in West Virginia will be at the festival to create a 50 ft tall Lazy Daze Man named Cary! Patrons are invited to participate for a nominal fee.
(919) 469-4061.

A benefit for Transportation, sponsored by The Woods Charter School Foundation, featuring bands: Janet Place and Friends, Cole Park, Too Much Fun, The Breaks, Old 86, and more!  Tickets: Family/Adult/Student (under 5 free) Presale: $22/$10/$5;  Day of Event: $27/$12/$9.

Celebrate a day of great music and food provided by Kerala Curry Indian, Barney's Hot Dogs and Barbeque, Only Burgers, and Masterpiece Ice Cream.

www.woodscharter.org/woodsrock

Come and celebrate the opening reception featuring the work of 57 sculptors on display at the JimGin Farm in Chatham County (Pittsboro). Come eat, drink, and support the LOCAL arts!  (Children and families are welcome!) Each Saturday in September 2010 there will be a party from 4pm until dark to celebrate the sculpture.  Free admission (picnic food and drinks will be provided); members of the North Carolina Songwriters Coop will play at all events.  For a detailed invitation with directions visit www.carrboro.com/comeoutandplay or call 919-942-3252.

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