Tales of street closings and unruly hordes of revelers in Chapel Hill have many folks thinking it’s better to stay in on Halloween. But Carrboro’s downtown business owners will have special treats for locals who don’t want a homebound All Hallow’s Even.
The Beehive Salon, located at 102 E. Weaver St. in Carrboro, will help you get ready for the evening and help Orange County’s abandoned animals at the same time. From 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, stylists will do Halloween make-up and hair in exchange for a $10 suggested donation in hopes of raising at least $1,000.
“We’re all animal lovers here, so we decided to do something for the shelters,†explained proprietress/stylist Diane Koistinen.
Half of the proceeds will go to the Animal Protection Society to buy a dishwasher to keep animals’ food and water bowls clean. Another $500 will go the Orange County Animal Shelter for cages and supplies. Not dressing up? Stop by and make a donation anyway. For more information, call 932-4483.
There also are options for folks who’d rather leave the cooking (and trick-or-treaters) to someone else.
“We know people are concerned that all the parking in Carrboro will fill up with people walking to Franklin Street,†said Kevin Callaghan, chef/owner of Acme Food & Beverage Co. at 110 E. Main St. To address that, he rented a private lot on Roberson Street. across from the restaurant. Diners making reservations will have access to the secure lot on a first-reserved, first-parked basis. Make your reservation at 929-ACME.
Southern Rail and the Station at 201-C E. Main St. will be open as usual, with a twist. The Station will be converted into a haunted house/bar with extra staff on hand to provide added security.
“We hope that people will respect the parking – most people should be walking or biking in Carrboro,†said owner Mike Benson. For details, call 967-1967.
“We encourage everyone to go out and support local businesses, especially now with the economic slump,†Benson added. “Retail and restaurants feel the pinch and we appreciate the support from Carrboro’s residents.â€