Events

Searching for Angela Shelton ( Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building Auditorium, UNC School of Social Work, 325 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, from April 26, 2008 01:00 PM to April 26, 2008 03:00 PM)

UNC Hospitals presents a documentary film and lecture by Angela Shelton, producer of the award winning film: “Searching for Angela Shelton.” This free event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Sat., April 26, at the UNC School of Social Work. Pre-registration may be done online at www.NCHealthyWoman.org or by calling 843-1759.

Women's Check-Up Day (N.C. Women's Hospital lobby, 101 Manning Dr., Chapel Hill, from May 12, 2008 12:30 PM to May 12, 2008 02:00 PM)

The N.C. Women’s Hospital is offering a free health fair for women from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Monday, May 12 in the Women’s Hospital lobby. To learn more, log on to www.NCHealthyWoman.org or call 843-1759.

National Walking Challenge (UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, from April 20, 2008 08:00 PM to April 27, 2008 08:00 AM)

Walkers of all ages are welcome to join the UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont in walking 70,000 steps in 7 days, April 21-27. Registration is $10 per person. A portion of the fee will help local programs promote physical activity in children. Each walker will receive a pedometer to track their steps. To register, or for more information call 966-5500.

Vince Gill in Concert (Memorial Hall, Chapel Hill, from April 15, 2008 06:56 AM to April 15, 2008 06:56 AM)

Country music legend Vince Gill will perform a benefit concert for N.C. Children's Hospital's Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology on Wed., April 30 at Memorial Hall www.carolinaperformingarts.org in Chapel Hill. For tickets, call 843-3333.

Diabetes and Your Feet (Fork in the Road Cafes food court at the Streets at Southpoint, from June 25, 2008 04:30 AM to June 25, 2008 05:00 AM)

This presentation will be held at 8:30 a.m., Wed., June 25 in the Fork in the Road Cafes food court at the Streets at Southpoint. This talk is free and open to the public.

Better Hearing Workshop (UNC Wellness Center, from June 26, 2008 10:00 AM to June 26, 2008 11:30 AM)

This 4-week series is designed to provide information about hearing loss and hearing aid use. The first workshop will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, June 26. Fee is $35. To register, call 966-5500.

Safe Sitter (UNC Wellness Center, Chapel Hill, from July 10, 2008 05:00 AM to August 21, 2008 11:30 AM)

This babysitting preparation program is designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. The program teaches sitters what to do in a medical emergency as well as how to handle specific ages, preventing problem behavior, and the business of babysitting. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 10 to Aug. 21. Fee is $45 for Wellness Center members and $55 for non-members. To register, call 966-5500.

Melanoma: The Silent Epidemic (UNC Wellness Center, 100 Sprunt St., Chapel Hill, from June 23, 2008 08:30 AM to June 23, 2008 09:30 AM)

This free presentation will review the risk factors associated with melanoma, methods of prevention, and the technologies that are available to help us detect and cure skin cancer. To register, call 966-5500.

Youth in Action: Summer Day Camp (UNC Wellness Center, 100 Sprunt St., Chapel Hill, from July 21, 2008 09:00 AM to July 25, 2008 12:00 PM)

This multi-dimensional camp offers children ages 7 to 10 years old an opportunity to learn about health, physical fitness, and nutrition. Camp will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., July 21-25. Fee is $50 for UNC Wellness Center members and $100 for non-members. For more information and program applications call 843-2155.

Ask the dietitian (UNC Wellness Center, 100 Sprunt Street, Chapel Hill, from August 11, 2008 05:00 AM to August 11, 2008 07:00 AM)

Registered dietitian Liz Watt will be available in the lobby of the UNC Wellness Center to answer questions and talk about the countless benefits of good nutrition from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 11.

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