Carrboro Massage Therapy opens
Ruth Newnam has announced the Grand Opening of Carrboro Massage Therapy on Ashe Street in Carrboro.
Newnam is joined by licensed massage and bodywork therapists Sarah Pryor, Allyn Sharp Putnam and Naomi Heitz; Leela Breedlove of BlissWorks Life Coaching Services; and Margaret Rhee, LCSW.
Newnam recently purchased the commercial property to house her massage therapy practice and to create a group practice for like-minded massage and wellness professionals.
There will be an open house with food, music and art Sunday, July 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Carrboro Massage Therapy is located at 102 Ashe Street. For more information call 593-1630.
Women’s Executive Series
UNC women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell will speak at a breakfast event for the new Women’s Executive Series, sponsored by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials say they would like to see the series help empower local businesswomen and provide an opportunity for them to get together and learn from one another about leadership in the workplace and community.
The breakfast is Tuesday, July 24 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Governor’s Club in Chapel Hill.
Cost is $25 per person, or a table of eight can be reserved for a business or group of women executives for $250. To reserve a ticket, call the chamber at 967-7075 or register online by Thursday, July 19. Information about directions and parking for the event can be found at www.carolinachamber.org.
Bocce Tournament
The Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a bocce tournament July 12 at the Southern Village recreation field. Originating from Italy, bocce is a popular sport involving tossing wooden balls toward a small target ball on a long, narrow court. The elimination tournament in Southern Village will be played by teams of two. The chamber will supply all necessary equipment for this summer evening event along with food, beverages and prizes.
Proceeds go to the chamber’s Foundation for a Sustainable Community. Register online at www.carolinachamber.org/events or call 967-7075.
OWASA names IT director
Dan Przybyl began work on Monday as OWASA’s new business information services (BIS) director.
A native of Montville, Conn., Przybyl has over 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure, service delivery and solutions design.
Before joining OWASA, Przbyl was the director of information systems for the Mohegan Tribe in Uncasville, Conn. for six years.
He holds a bachelor of science degree from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Przybyl and his wife, Lori, have been married for 20 years and have two children, Brittany and Michael. Dan is a diehard Green Bay Packers fan, and he especially enjoys raising fruit trees, coaching youth sports and family activities.