Friday, April 19
3-5 p.m.: First Responder Friday at Graham Housing Authority’s Sarah Williams Avenue. Free for all ages. Connect and learn more about those serving you. Inclement-weather and other updates: see Facebook. Info: 336-513-5510 or www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-special-first-responder-friday.
Saturday, April 2010 a.m.-1 p.m.: Volunteer Fair in lobby of Paramount Theater, 128 E. Front St., Burlington. Volunteer jobs include ushering, ticket taking, concessions and more. No experience needed.
1-4 p.m.: Science and Safety Expo at North Park, 849 Sharpe Road, Burlington. Free and open to the public. Vendors, activities and games for science education and child injury prevention. Information and demonstrations: car-seat checks, what to do in the event of a fire at home, water safety, bicycle-helmet fittings and the danger of pediatric heat stroke from a hot car. Mobile vaccine clinic and more.
5-9 p.m.: Rhythm & Blues and Barbecue Event at Green Level Municipal Park, 1414 Swann Road. Games, vendors, musical entertainment, cooking competition and more. Info: greenlevelnc.com/community/events/calendar.
Monday, April 226 p.m.: Mebane Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission meeting in back conference room, Glendel Stephenson Municipal Building, 106 E. Washington St. Live stream: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoL1RXdRDMzK98p53TMoqww.
6:30 p.m.: Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education meeting in auditorium at 1712 Vaughn Road, Burlington.
Thursday, April 256-8 p.m.: Herb Festival garden party celebration and preview shopping at First Presbyterian Church, 508 W. Davis St., Burlington. Organic herbs, annuals, perennials and vegetable and heirloom tomato plants for sale; and vendors with specialty items. Cash, checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted. Tickets: $30 (includes food, beverage and first-pick shopping) at www.wrcac.org/herb-festival or at the door. Proceeds benefit Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County. Info: www.wrcac.org or 336-227-6900.
7:30 p.m.: “Sword of Peace” (PG-13) performance at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Road. Cost: $17; seniors, $14. Tickets: www.studio1online.org, Tickets tab. Info: 336-376-6948.
Friday, April 268:30 a.m.-7 p.m.: Herb Festival fundraiser at First Presbyterian Church, 508 W. Davis St., Burlington. Organic herbs, annuals, perennials and vegetable and heirloom tomato plants for sale; and vendors with specialty items. Cash, checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted. Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County. Info: www.wrcac.org or 336-227-6900.
10-11 a.m.: Arbor Day tree-planting ceremony at South Graham Park, 1609 Rogers Road. Free for all ages. Info: www.GrahamRecreationAndParks.com.
5-7 p.m.: Job fair at Kernodle Senior Center, 1535 S. Mebane St., Burlington. Recreation and Parks Department full-time and part-time positions for ages 16 and up. Applicants under 18 should bring a guardian. For lifeguard positions, be prepared to perform a swim test. To apply: www.Burlingtonnc.gov/jobs.
7:30 p.m.: “Sword of Peace” (PG-13) performance at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Road. Cost: $17; seniors, $14. Tickets: www.studio1online.org, Tickets tab. Info: 336-376-6948.
Saturday, April 278 a.m.-8 p.m.: 12th annual King of the Ranch (Cars, Bikes and Bands) at the Cadillac Ranch, 6330 David Moore Road, Burlington, to benefit Sam’s Wish Fund and AuthoraCare Collective’s Kids Path program. Car and bike registration from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Live music starting at 10 a.m., food trucks, vendors, 50/50 raffle and more. Cost: $10; $20 to show cars and bikes (includes admission). Rain date: Sunday, April 28. Info: 336-213-2684, 336-260-1685 or 919-482-8601.
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Herb Festival at First Presbyterian Church, 508 W. Davis St., Burlington. Organic herbs, annuals, perennials and vegetable and heirloom tomato plants for sale; and vendors with specialty items. Cash, checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover accepted. Admission: $5. Proceeds benefit Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County. Info: www.wrcac.org or 336-227-6900.
7:30 p.m.: “Sword of Peace” (PG-13) performance at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Road. Cost: $17; seniors, $14. Tickets: www.studio1online.org, Tickets tab. Info: 336-376-6948.
Friday, May 37-9 p.m.: Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojos concert at Bill Cooke Park, 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham. Free for all ages. Bring lawn chair. No smoking, vaping or alcohol. Vendors on site. Info: www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-special-musical-chairs.
7-9 p.m.: Jane Kramer and Hannah Kaminer to perform at Persnickety Books, 347 S. Main St., Burlington. Limited tickets via www.eventbrite.com (search “Soul Cafe Music Series”): $15 plus small fee.
Saturday, May 411 a.m.-2 p.m.: Senior Mother’s Day Tea Party at Holly Hill Mall and Business Center, 309 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, for women aged 50 and older. Speakers and vendors. Info: womenofstrengthnc@gmail.com.
