Cancer patient drivers sought

DURHAM -- The American Cancer Society in Durham needs volunteers for its Road to Recovery program to drive cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments.

Join this meaningful program and make a positive difference in the lives of those around you. Free training is provided. Requirements for volunteering for Road to Recovery include a good driving record, a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a vehicle that is in good working condition.

For more information on becoming a Road to Recovery volunteer, call Tracey Smith at the American Cancer Society at (919) 334-5241 or e-mail Tracey.Smith@cancer.org.

School to host talent fundraiser

DURHAM -- New Horizons Independent School is hosting a talent show fundraising event from noon-6 p.m. Sunday at the Durham Armory, 212 Foster St.

The benefit will feature live performances, guest speakers, a fashion show, spoken word, theater, vendors, food and more. Tickets are $10 advance.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (919) 519-3705.

Homeless help gala Saturday

DURHAM -- The Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network is holding its annual Gala & Silent Auction from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 403 E Main St.

The mission of Durham IHN is to address the needs of homeless families in Durham. IHN serves three families at a time and is supported by local Durham congregations. Approximately twelve congregations make space available in their facilities for three families for one week at a time and seventeen other congregations support the host congregation with volunteers and food. IHN staff helps families with long-term goals of residential stability, employment, child care, financial stability, transportation and health insurance.

In 2008, IHN provided 2,505 nights of shelter and 7,515 meals to 22 families and 50 percent of these families exited to permanent housing or longer-term transitional housing.

For more information about IHN and how you and/or your congregation can help, call Catherine Pleil at (919) 682-2846.

Black Wall St. topic of program

DURHAM -- The Parrish Street Advocacy Group and Durham's Office of Economic and Workforce Development present a program, discussion and reception on "The Legacy of Durham's Black Wall Street & North Carolina Central University," at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.

It is free and open to the public.

The keynote speaker will be historian Walter Weare, author of "Black Business in the New South: A Social History of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co."

For more information, call Reggie Jones at (919) 560-4965, ext. 15207.

'Day of Giving' set for Saturday

DURHAM -- The Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms will hold "A Day of Giving" from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 702 Juliette Drive.

The event will benefit Urban Ministries of Durham, the Durham Rescue Mission and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Guests are encouraged to donate blankets, coats, hats, gloves, toys, books and canned food.

"We are very excited to be able to contribute in a small way. It is a pleasure to utilize our resources for the betterment of our community," said Norma Munguia, owner of Primrose School at Hope Valley Farms.

For more information, visit www.primrosehopevalleyfarms.com online or call Deanna Kleiss at (919) 682-0538, ext. 35.

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