This Wednesday, The ArtsCenter will host “The ArtsCenter Honors.â€
Teen yard sale on Saturday
The Teen Support Coalition, in collaboration with the Youth Community Project, will hold a large yard sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 103 Laurel Ave. in Carrboro.
TLC fall festival on Sunday
Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) and partners will host a fall festival Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the J. Logan and Elinor Moore Irvin Nature Preserve, west of Carrboro.
IFC annual meeting and potluck
The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service will hold its annual meeting and potluck on Thursday, Oct. 20.
Helper dog fundraiser
Eyes Ears Nose and Paws (EENP) will hold a fundraiser to support assistance-dog placements on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hogan’s Magnolia View Farm in Chapel Hill.
Volunteer basketball coaches needed in Carrboro
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is accepting applications for volunteer coaches for the 2011-12 Youth Basketball Program.
Bowling to retire
Denise Bowling, assistant superintendent for instructional services for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, announced earlier this month that she will retire on Nov. 30.
After-school program celebrates
All 10 Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Elementary After-School programs will celebrate the 12th annual Lights on Afterschool on Oct. 20 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.
CHS commemorates athletes
In 2008, Carrboro High School established the “Hall of Champions†as a tribute to student-athletes who have earned status as an all-American, a state champion or honors such as all-state and all-conference, and the school recently mounted plaques formalizing the hall.
Blue Ribbon in need of volunteers
Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate is looking for new members who are interested in starting volunteer work with the organization this month.
Culbreth tests water quality
In collaboration with the town of Chapel Hill, UNC and OWASA, eighth-grade Culbreth Middle School teachers and students have started a water-quality testing program as part of the eighth-grade science curriculum.
Argentinian principal to visit Carrboro Elementary
Maria Teresita Veroli from Argentina and Emily Bivins from Carrboro Elementary School have been awarded fellowships from the U.S. Department of State to participate in the Educational Seminar: 2011-2012 Argentina Administrator Exchange Program.
ECHHS dancers help celebrate Hispanic Heritage
The East Chapel Hill High School Latin Dancers helped McDougle Elementary School celebrate its annual Hispanic Heritage Month by performing traditional Latin dances in the school’s hallways as families walk to school.
Morris Grove observes Backpack Awareness Day
Morris Grove Elementary School observed its 2nd annual Backpack Awareness Day last month.
Phil Blank, October 6, 2011
Illustration by Phil Blank