Pascal “Pat” Trohanis, senior scientist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC and long-term director of the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, died June 23 after a long battle with cancer. He was 64.

Trohanis joined the institute in 1972 and became director of NECTAC’s predecessor organization in 1987. At NECTAC, Trohanis worked to ensure that young children with disabilities could participate fully in community life with dignity and respect.

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The Jonathan Byrd Band will play at Weaver Street Market  on July 5th from 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, July 5

The Cave: Early, William D. Burton. Late, Lamb Handler, Dead to Society.
Weaver Street Market: The Jonathan Byrd Band. 6-8pm

Friday, July 6

The Cave: Early, Rose Verhoeven. Late, Fontana, Polynya, Malt Swagger.
Cat’s Cradle: Bowling for Soup, Melee, Quietdrive, Army of Freshmen. 6:30pm. $13   More »

Sizl Gallery’s new exhibit space in Southern Village’s Lobby of 410 Market St will feature the popular abstract artist Jason Cardenas with “Exploration of Structure.” Cardenas’ rich canvases are in many local private and corporate collections. Also continuing to exhibit Anna Podris’ delightful new encaustic paintings on wood as well as Leo Gaev’s elegant metal furniture. Sizl’s Gallery space in Suite 312 will feature more metal work and new paintings by owner Karen Shelton.

Art & Museums
BRUSHES WITH LIFE - works by artists with mental illness. Through Jul 21. Panzanella, 929-6626, www.panzanella.com

HANDCRAFTED ITEMS - including paintings, carvings, molas, textiles & fabrics, ceramics, beads & jewelry from West Africa, the Middle East, Central America & the US collected over years of traveling. Ongoing. Dirt Road Gallery, 933-6999, www.dirtroadgallery.net. Sat & Sun 11am-6pm & by appt.

IMPRESSIONISTIC VISIONS - works by Lise Struby. Through Jul 8. Benjamin Vineyards & Winery, 336-376-1080, www.benjaminvineyards.com. Thu-Sun noon-5pm. More »

Seniors/Wellness Program
ORANGE COUNTY SENIORSTRIDERS - A University Mall-walking program designed for all levels of walkers. 8:00am exercise warm-up, breakfast at Bear Rock, and health talk by local health experts on a variety of topics. Orange County residents age 55 and older. Free. 3rd Wed of every month. 968-2073.

Groups
MEDITATION - Practices of Tibetan Buddhism: Shinay, Tonglen & Deity Practice. Everyone is welcome. Piedmont KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center. www.piedmontktc.org. 933-2138.

YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS - Restorative yoga offered every week for cancer patients and their families at Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center, Wed 11am-noon and Thu 6-7:30pm. Free. 401-9333, www.cornucopiahouse.org. More »