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Spring Open Houses

Spring brings lots of excitement and activity here at Central Park NC and STARworks NC. Many open houses, classes, and workshops are beginning and we would love for you to be a part of it.

STARworks Ceramics

Open House - March 16, 2009 (5-7pm)
We will demonstrate some of the clay mixing operation beginning at 5:30pm, and we will be giving out small clay samples. Samples are limited, so first come, first served. Beer, wine and snacks will be served also. Don't miss this chance!

Upcoming Workshops--

Large Bowl/Platter Making - March 30, 2009 (1:30-4:30pm)
4 people/max

Japanese Tea Pot Making - April 27, 2009 (1:30-4:30pm)
4 people/max


Basic Plaster Mold Making - May 18, 2009 (1:30-4:30pm)
6 people/max

For information about classes, fees, and how to sign up, visit http://www.starworksnc.org/Ceramics/ceramics.htm

STARworks Glass

Open House - March 28 and April 18, 2009
We welcome the public to come and experience the wonderful art of glassblowing. Our artists will be doing live glassblowing and artwork can be purchased.

Upcoming Classes and Workshops--

Introduction to Glassblowing - April 13-May 4, 2009 (Mon and Weds.)
This four-week intensive class hosted by STARworks Glass will give students the opportunity to learn the techniques of glassblowing from our expert artists.


Glass I - March 13-15, March 20-22, April 3-5, April 24-26 Weekend Intensive Workshop

Glass II - April 24-26 Weekend Intensive Class

For information about classes, fees, and how to sign up, visit http://www.starworksnc.org/glass/Home/Home.html


Shiitake Workshop



STARgarden NC is hosting a Shiitake growing workshop on February 28th from 10am to 12pm. Workshop instructor is Greg Bender who has grown Shiitake's for 7 years. We are partnering with North Carolina A&T to make this workshop possible.

Participation is free. Bring your own 2 oak logs. We can provide some logs for a small fee. For more information and to register please contact Anne Pärtna at anne@starworksnc.org or call 336-653-9551.


Workshops and Forums for the Public

The Next Friends of the Land's Educational Series

Thursday, January 22, 7-8pm
"YORK COUNTY FOREVER"

Stanly County Community College's New Crutchfield Campus in Locust Huneycutt Community Room

A panel from York County will talk about how their Forever program has been able to preserve over 8,000 acres in York County over the past 10 years...one acre for every acre developed! As Stanly County works together on our farmland preservation plan, this program should offer us many ideas.


Putting Trees to Work in Your Community

February 23, 2009 - Caldwell County Library, Lenoir, NC
March 16, 2009 - Union County Center, Monroe, NC
April 27, 2009 - Alamance County Center, Burlington, NC

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

These workshops have been developed NC State University Cooperative Extension, University of North Carolina School of Government and NC Division of Forest Resources. Speakers come from state and local government agencies with experience in successful tree ordinance development and tree protection programs. Each 3/4 day workshop will address:

  • Urban trees improve our lives by benefiting our economy, our environment, and our health.
  • Improve your community by being proactive in using trees to support your green infrastructure.
  • Learn how ordinances, using the science of tree protection, can help conserve and protect trees and green space.
  • Community natural resources infrastructure can improve the economic, social, and environmental well being of citizens.
  • Learn ways to assess community tree resources, what authorities exist, how these may be applied to public and private property.

All workshops will be accredited by International Society of Arboriculture, Society of American Foresters, and the American Planning Association.

Visit the web page for full details: www.ncsu.edu/feop/planners/

Or, contact us:

NCSU-FEOP, Campus Box 8008, Raleigh, NC 27695-8008
Phone: 919-515-9563 or 919-515-3184
Fax: 919-515-6883
Email: forestry_outreach@ncsu.edu


2009 Montgomery Tourism Forum

February 4, 2009 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Montgomery County Library 215 W. Main Street, Troy

RSVP by calling 572-2575 or emailing: marlacoulthard@aol.com