A free workshop on textile art will be part of an exhibit of textiles curated by local artists Anita Wolfenden, Linda Carmel and Nerys Levy at the Carrboro Branch Library.

The exhibition features 21 local textile artists and is designed to present the range of possibilities in fiber art — from wool and felt to silk, paper and soft sculptures. More »

The Orange County Literacy Council will hold an English as a Second Language training Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m to noon at the Seymour Center at 2551 Homestead Rd. in Chapel Hill.  Attendees will learn how to help non-native English speakers improve their conversational, reading and writing skills in order to become better informed and able to participate in the community.  No experience is necessary. More »

The Make-A-Wish foundation of Eastern North Carolina is granting the wish of 18-year-old Katherine Somerville to see a Tar Heel basketball game in person. Katherine, a triplet born at UNC Hospitals, uses a wheelchair and has cerebral palsy. She lives with her family in Michigan and is a huge Carolina basketball fan. She went to last night’s game against Kent State to see personal heroes Tyler Hansbrough and Roy Williams. More »

The American Red Cross will be holding several Blood Drives in the month of January at the following locations and times:

• Sunday, January 6 at Berrys Grove Baptist Church in Timberlake from 1-5 p.m. Call 336-364-8158.
• Wednesday, January 9 at Piedmont Electric in Hillsborough from 1-5:30 p.m. Call 732-2123. More »