Documentary filmmaker George C. Stoney, creator of a film used around the world by UNESCO, will visit UNC on Oct. 16. Stoney, a Winston-Salem native and professor of film at New York University, will attend a screening of his films and take questions from the audience in a free public program. A 5 p.m. reception…
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Public Greeway workshop
There will be a public workshop for the Morgan Creek Greenway on Oct. 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Tennis Club in Carrboro. The workshop is open to the public to meet and discuss with neighbors, greenway commission members, town staff and projected consultants the proposed Morgan Greenway project. For more…
Archaeology Day
Discover the science of archaeology and explore 12,000 years of North Carolina history through free hands-on activities, presentations, demonstrations and exhibits on Oct. 17 at UNC. North Carolina Archaeology Day, for visitors of all ages, will be from noon to 5 p.m. in the Alumni Building, home of the Research Laboratories of Archaeology in the…
Home Trust picnic
The Community Home Trust is having its annual picnic meeting on Oct. 17 at Wilson Park from noon to 2 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. RSVP to Tamara Watson at twatson@communityhometrust.org. The Community Home Trust – previously known as Orange Community Housing Land Trust – is a private, nonprofit developer and steward of affordable…
Handmade parade
The annual Hillsborough Handmade Parade will be Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Waters of the Eno and Her Creatures-Metamorphosis.†The event is free and will be held in downtown Hillsborough on Churton Street. The parade is a walking theatrical performance, with a Mardi Gras-style street parade and giant puppets, stilt-walkers,…
Raffle and silent auction for hemophilia foundation
The N.C. Hemophilia Foundation will hold a raffle and silent auction on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Cycle 9 and The Looking Glass at 601 W. Main St. in Carrboro. There will be music by Foxey Dagger and prizes from many of Carrboro’s local business groups. Almost all the money raised…
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Asian parent night
The second annual CHCCS district-wide Asian Parent Night will be held Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at Smith Middle School auditorium. Robin Visser, associate professor of Asian studies at UNC, and Je-Yeon Jo, lecturer of Asian Studies at UNC, will speak on differences between the Asian and American cultures, followed by a panel discussion with…
Fall concerts at East Chapel Hill
East Chapel Hill’s fall concert season is almost under way. The choral concert is Oct. 10; the band concert, Oct. 20; and the orchestra concert, Oct. 22. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are $5 at the door. Volunteers are needed for the box office and as ushers. (Students can earn service hours for…
Auction for science education
Morehead Planetarium will host an online auction Oct. 10-18 to raise money for planetarium technology and science education throughout North Carolina. Items for auction include an evening with the Carolina women’s soccer team or dinner and stargazing at Morehead with a UNC astronomer. Visit moreheadplanetarium.org for more information.
Mentors needed
The Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate (BRMA) program is looking for volunteers. BRMA is the flagship mentoring program of the CHCCS. The program relies on the relationship between mentor-advocates and students as the foundation for providing a variety of individualized services. BRMA needs volunteers this year more than ever before. There are 15 students already in the…
National Day on Writing
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will participate in the National Day on Writing on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The event is sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The purpose of the program is to encourage, celebrate and honor writing. District English and language arts coordinator Karyn Gloden has created the CHCCS online Gallery…