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📰Casting Call in Chapel Hill: Earn $134/Day as a Movie Extra

📰Carrboro's Cat's Cradle Renovates New Space for Music Fans

📰FRANK Gallery Seeks Young Artists for One-Year Residency

🆘Community Corner: Volunteer Opportunity and an Urgent Plea to Help (continued)

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Casting Call in Chapel Hill: Earn $134/Day as a Movie Extra

Cherrix Casting is hiring hundreds of background extras for a July film shoot in Chapel Hill. The casting company is seeking a diverse group of extras to fill campus background roles for a movie set to film in Chapel Hill this July. The project, currently titled "Strawberry Fields," is looking for men and women aged 18 to 65+ from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Applicants should be ready for early call times and long workdays, with a pay rate of $134 for 10 hours plus overtime. The production is also in need of vehicles for which an extra payment is offered. For more details and to apply, visit projectcasting.com or Cherrix Casting's Facebook page.

Carrboro's Cat's Cradle Renovates New Space for Music Fans

Cat's Cradle, a cornerstone of the Triangle music scene, is preparing a new venue in downtown Carrboro at 107 Brewer Lane. Owned by Frank Heath, the site is being renovated into an 11,000-square-foot performing arts space. This move ensures the continuation of the venue's legacy, which has supported both national acts and local bands for over half a century. Construction is already in progress, with no official timeline for the venue's opening announced.

FRANK Gallery Seeks Young Artists for One-Year Residency

The Franklin Street Arts Collective (FRANK Gallery) is accepting applications for its one-year, unpaid emerging-artist position for 2024-2025. The residency offers exhibition opportunities, mentorship, and access to the local arts community. Applicants must be 20-35 years old and reside in the Triangle area during the residency. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2024, with notifications by July 29, 2024. Get more information here.

Community Gears Up for MRCF's Annual Backpack Assembly

The Monet Richardson Community Foundation has announced that its annual Backpack Program shopping and assembly event will take place on July 20th, 2024. The event, now in its third year, brings together the community to support local youth by providing essential school supplies. Shopping will occur at Target in Durham, followed by an assembly event at the YMCA Chapel Hill Carrboro. The foundation aims to distribute 300 backpacks this year across Nash, Orange, and Edgecombe Counties. Donations and volunteers are welcome, with a $60 donation providing a fully stocked backpack for a child in need. Sign up here to volunteer and join the fun!

CommunityWorx Faces Foreclosure: How You Can Help Preserve a Local Lifeline

CommunityWorx, a 72-year-old nonprofit in Chapel Hill-Carrboro, is facing foreclosure. Known for supporting under-resourced youth, families, and local organizations, it urgently needs financial help from the community to continue its mission. The organization, which rebranded in 2019, hosts nine nonprofits offering crucial services. The pandemic severely impacted CommunityWorx, leading to significant revenue losses. The community can help by donating, raising awareness, and offering additional support. The potential loss of CommunityWorx would have far-reaching consequences, emphasizing the need for immediate action.

How to Help

To prevent this crisis, CommunityWorx needs immediate financial support from the community. Here’s how you can help:

1. Donate: Financial contributions are crucial. Every donation, regardless of size, can make a difference. Donations can be made at www.communityworxnc.org.

2. Raise Awareness: Spreading the word about the urgent need can help garner broader support. Sharing this message through social media, emails, and word of mouth can significantly impact fundraising efforts.

3. Offer Support: For those looking to offer additional support or get more information, contact Barbara Jessie-Black, President & CEO, at [email protected].

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