Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012

Daybook for Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Wednesday

A.R.T.S. Club for grades 6-12

A.R.T.S. Club is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. Artists, rhymers, thespians and scribes in grades 6-12 will explore their creative sides with events focused on the literary, visual and performing arts. For more information or to register, call 919-856-6723.

Akhtar at Quail Ridge

Ayad Akhtar will share “American Dervish” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh.

Thursday

Winter wreath-making

A workshop on making a wreath from natural materials will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh. The center will supply pinecones, gumballs and greenery; bring some ribbon or other materials if you like. Cost is $5 per participant.

Wake Bookmobile to visit Rolesville

The Wake County Bookmobile will visit Rolesville from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Town Hall, 502 Southtown Circle, Rolesville. Storytime with Ms. Ruth for children up to age 5 will begin at 11:30.

All Aboard the Polar Express

Kids Club: All Aboard the Polar Express is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. Children in kindergarten to second grade can enjoy an hourlong program of stories, hands-on activities and crafts each week. For more information or to register, call 919-856-6723.

Free yoga classes

Gentle mat yoga is scheduled from 9:10 to 10:30 a.m. followed by stress reduction with chair yoga from 10:40 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at North Regional Library, 700 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh. Bring two towels. To register, call 919-870-4000.

Friday

Condie at Quail Ridge

Ally Condie will share “Reached” at 7 p.m. Friday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. “Reached” is the final book of the Matched trilogy for children 12 and older.

Saturday

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Quail Ridge

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit at 10 a.m. Saturday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. Bring a camera.

Colonial Christmas at Joel Lane House

Joel Lane Museum House will present A Colonial Christmas Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 728 W. Hargett St., Raleigh. The event will include re-enactors, live music, colonial games and crafts for children and the annual bake sale. Admission is free, but donations are requested. For more information, call 919-833-3431, email joellane@bellsouth.net or visit www.joellane.org.

Wake Forest historic home tour

The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission and the Wake Forest Woman’s Club will present the biennial Christmas Historic Home Tour from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Thirteen Wake Forest homes and other buildings will be decorated for the holidays and open for viewing as part of the self-guided tour. The event will also feature free bicycle rickshaw and horse-drawn carriage rides, Christmas music and refreshments. For tickets, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace.aspx. Cost is $15 until Monday. Tickets can also be purchased at some area businesses; Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White St.; and Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. Tickets will be $20 the day of the tour at the Wake Forest Historical Museum, 414 N. Main St. Proceeds from the sale of raffle tickets will go toward the renovation of the Ailey Young House.

Glenwood Brooklyn Tour of Historic Homes

The Historic Glenwood Brooklyn Neighborhood Association’s annual Tour of Historic Homes is scheduled for Saturday. Participants will tour structures built as early as 1900 and learn the renovation, restoration and ownership histories while celebrating the holiday season. Lisa Medina, owner of LeadHead, is the featured artist. For more information, visit GlenwoodBrooklyn.com.

Pace at Quail Ridge

Lee Pace will greet customers and sign copies of “The Golden Age of Pinehurst: The Story of the Rebirth of No. 2” at 3 p.m. Saturday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh.

Natural materials wreath making

A class for ages 5 and up on making holiday wreaths using materials from nature is set for 4-5 p.m. Saturdays, at Durant Nature Park’s Training Lodge, at the north entrance off Durant Road. Cost is $5. Register four days before the event through RecLink at www.raleighnc.gov.

Holiday program with Charles Frazier

A holiday program with Charles Frazier, author of “Cold Mountain,” “Thirteen Moons” and “Nightwoods,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. The program will include readings and refreshments.

Sunday

Yoga for the core

Yoga for the core is scheduled from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Ladies Fitness & Wellness, 700 Exposition Place, Raleigh. To register, call 919-845-9200.

Meet and greet with Woody Durham

Encore meet and greet with Woody Durham is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh. Durham will sign copies of “A Tar Heel Voice” and greet customers.

Anderson shares two new cookbooks

Durham cookbook author Jean Anderson will share her two new cookbooks, “Jean Anderson’s Preserving Guide: How to Pickle, Preserve, Can and Freeze, Dry and Store Vegetables and Fruit” and “From a Southern Oven: The Savories, The Sweets,” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh.

Monday

Holiday card-making for adults

A workshop on making winter and holiday cards from recycled materials is set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh. Bring in old magazines, wrapping paper and ribbons to use; some materials from nature provided. Cost is $5 per participant. Register four days before the event through RecLink at www.raleighnc.gov.

Rolesville Christmas tree lighting

Rolesville will hold its lighting of the town Christmas tree at 6 p.m. Monday at town hall, 502 Southtown Circle. The festivities will include carols led by Christ Church of Rolesville, free hotdogs and refreshments, and Santa. For more information, call 919-556-3506 or visit www.rolesvillenc.gov.

Tuesday

Time for Tots: La Posada

Time for Tots: La Posada, for children 3-5 with adult, is scheduled from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. Find out about the Mexican Christmas tradition of La Posada and make a simple craft. La Posada, a religious celebration, centers on Mary and Joseph’s search for an inn in Bethlehem. Cost is $1. To register, call 919-807-7992.

Merry Mingle fundraising party

The third annual Merry Mingle holiday event is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. The fundraiser will include hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a chance to mingle with marketing, advertising, communications and public relations professionals. Proceeds will benefit the Triangle Spokes Group, a nonprofit that raises money to buy new bicycles for needy children. For a donation of $100, groups can decorate a bike helmet to enter in a contest during the event. Tickets are $15 for members of the hosting organizations, $20 for nonmembers and $30 for everyone at the door. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.merrymingle.org.

Raleigh Boychoir concert

The Resident Choir of the Raleigh Boychoir will perform traditional Christmas carols and artistic director Bob Unger will talk about the qualities and characteristics of the unchanged boy voice at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Quail Ridge Books and Music, 3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh.