By Chris Fitzsimon Thanksgiving is upon us, a time when most media outlets tend to focus on the poor who can’t afford a feast to celebrate the holiday. There are more families than ever in that boat, living in poverty or teetering on its edge, just one illness or missed mortgage payment away. And that’s…
Reward the good, punish the bad
By Bob Hall When a politician cheats or steals, the press loves to play “gotcha†and the public is outraged. But what if the rules of the campaign system invite a candidate to cheat and lie in order to win election? Will the media and public demand that the system change? Will they praise the…
Varsity Theater to reopen Nov. 27
Franklin Street’s Varsity Theatre, located at 123 E. Franklin St., will reopen on Friday, Nov. 27. New owners Paul and Susan Shareshian selected The Wizard of Oz for the opening weekend. The Varsity will have showings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1, 3:10, 5:20 and 7:30 p.m. Opening week, the Varsity also will have…
Dual language cookbook submissions
Saludamos of Sustain Foundation is accepting recipes from residents of Carrboro and Chapel Hill to be compiled in a dual language cookbook. The cookbooks will feature healthy recipes in English and Spanish from Hispanic women who are part of the program, other community members, local chefs and local farmers. The cookbook, called Sabores de la…
Artists sought for community projects
Selected artists and artist teams residing in Orange, Durham, Chatham or Wake counties with ties to Chapel Hill or Carrboro are sought to create temporary or more permanent artwork that engages specific communities in Chapel Hill and/ or Carrboro. The artist-led project(s) will take place in Chapel Hill or Carrboro during the spring of 2010…
Volunteer coaching positions
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is accepting volunteer coach applications for the 2009 Youth Baseball Program and the Youth Girls Volleyball Program. Coaches must exhibit the ability to organize practices and communicate effectively with players (ages 6-15 for baseball and 10-13 for volleyball), parents and recreation department staff. Coaches also must exhibit the ability…
Locals selected to Lineberger board
Lillie Atwater of Carrboro, Lisa Jones and Ashley Osment of Chapel Hill and Bill Wagner, formerly of Chapel Hill, were selected to serve on the Patient and Family Advisory Board for the North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill. The hospital is the clinical home of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The new 19-member advisory…
Leaves available in Hillsborough
The Town of Hillsborough has leaves available for delivery to citizens in and around Hillsborough who would like them for mulch or compost. The minimum amount the Hillsborough Public Works Department will deliver is half a truckload, about 10 cubic yards. The area where the leaves are to be dumped must be accessible by a…
Animal services holiday events
During November and December, the Orange County Animal Services Department features tours, activities and special outreach events designed to raise awareness of adoption and lost-pet recovery during the holiday season. Orange County Animal Services also will participate in the Hillsborough Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5, and the Chapel Hill Carrboro Parade on Saturday, Dec. 12….
Tethering amendment in effect
The tethering amendment to the Orange County Animal Ordinance, which restricts the tethering of dogs to a maximum of three hours within a 24-hour period, became effective, Nov. 19. During the first six months of the ordinance, only warning notices will be issued for tethering violations. The ordinance only applies to the unincorporated parts of…
Carolina North bike connector workshop
The Town of Chapel Hill and UNC will hold a community workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in suite 133G of University Square to explore the location for a greenway and bike path connection between the Carolina North campus and the main UNC campus. For more information, contact Mary Jane Nirdlinger, special…
Changes at University Mall
Madison Marquette announced a number of changes in store for University Mall, including the addition of eight new businesses, totaling 25,000 square feet, in time for the holiday season, and the unanimous approval of numerous exterior renovations by Chapel Hill officials. The new retailers are: