Out and about this weekend

What to do now that the election is over? Wondering how to spend your weekend? There's quite a few things to do around the Bull City this weekend.

First, the Durham Sierra Club is holding a hike around the Black Meadow Ridge site that's been at the center of a parkland controversy in recent months. The 2.5 mile roundtrip hike will also explore a couple of possible pathways by which the North-South Greenway could connect into West Point Park on the Eno. Boots are advisable due to a couple of stream crossings along the way. The two-and-a-half hour hike starts at 1pm today at the upper parking lot for West Point Park.

On Sunday, art fans will want to check out the 6th annual Watts-Hillandale neighborhood art walk, a truly local event that shows off some of Durham's home-grown talent:

This event is organized by artists living and working in our neighborhood. Your probably know many of them. You can stroll along the streets, enjoying the autumn day with friends and family, stopping here and there so see beautiful art and have delicious snacks. Look for the signs, and balloons, or pick up a map at any of the various locations to find this or that artist. Or stop at the house of some artist you don't know. You never know what you might find! Many of our neighbors do their holiday shopping during this fun, fall Sunday event.

The WHHNA Art Walk runs from noon until 6pm Sunday. See all the participating artists and a map of the walk at the WHHNA web site.

Finally, if you're a fan of the Scrap Exchange -- or if you just enjoy a little friendly competition at the poker table -- the non-profit is hosting its fifth-annual Charity Game Night this evening at their Foster St. location:

• No-limit Texas Hold-em is the game of choice.
• Beginner and veteran poker players welcome.
• For every $20 donated to The Scrap Exchange, players will receive $200 in poker chips and a tax deductible receipt.
• No need to pre-register but reserve your space by emailing Kelley at kdennings@gmail.com
• The player at each table with the most chips at the break and end of the night will receive a prize.
• Drinks and snacks provided.

Current prizes include gift certificates from: Carolina Rollergirls, Barnes & Noble, JJill, Drag Bingo, Phydeaux Dog Supplies, Frankie's, Consolidated Theaters, Galaxy Theater, Red Lobster, Nice Price Books, Sarla licensed massage therapist and more added daily.

Comments

[Jessie]

Don't forget Troika....