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H1N1 vaccines to be offered

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

The Orange County Health Department has received a limited supply of H1N1 nasal mist and will be having walk-in clinics on Oct. 16 at 300 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough and 2501 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill from 1 p.m. until the supply is exhausted. The Centers for Disease Control has prioritized the following groups…

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Concert to honor UNC professor

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

An Oct. 17 concert will honor retiring voice professor Stafford Wing’s 40 years of service to UNC. “Wing Singers: A Celebration in Song,” free to the public, will be at 2 p.m. in Hill Hall Auditorium. The concert will feature performances by Wing, head of the voice area in the College of Arts and Sciences’…

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Rags to Riches theatre

Posted on October 15, 2009October 15, 2009 by Staff

“The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Country Mouse” and “The Tortoise and the Hare” are tales as old as Aesop himself. All three will be performed Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Carrboro Branch Library located in McDougle Middle School. Admission is free. For more information, call the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department…

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West End Poetry Festival

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

Now in its third year, with more than 35 participating N.C. writers, the West End Poetry Festival is bigger than ever. It’s a one-day event for all ages. Sessions include readings, writing workshops and performances. Among those who have agreed to speak at the event are award-winning writers Jeffery Beam, Grey Brown, Alex Grant, Katie…

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Handmade parade

Posted on October 15, 2009October 15, 2009 by Staff

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 with giant puppets, stilt-walkers,…

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N.C. Archaeology Day

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

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…

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Morgan Creek Greenway public workshop

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

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…

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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

The East Chapel Hill High School Baile Latino Dancers performed at McDougle Elementary School last week to wrap up the school’s observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, stretching across the Independence days of five Latin American countries. The Baile Latino Dancers performed for the…

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Board of education meeting

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education will meet in closed session on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. to complete the superintendent’s annual evaluation. When the closed session is completed, the board will meet in open session to address recommendations for action on the superintendent’s request not to be considered for a performance…

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Fall concerts

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

East Chapel Hill’s fall concert season is underway. The band concert is Oct. 20 and the orchestra concert is Oct. 22. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are $5 at the door. Volunteers are needed for the box office and to act as ushers. (Students can earn service hours for this.) If you’d like…

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Top graduation rates

Posted on October 15, 2009October 15, 2009 by Staff

CHCCS was honored Monday for having one of the top 10 highest cohort graduation rates in North Carolina. The award was presented at a special recognition ceremony held at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh.

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Walk and race for education

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Staff

Organizers are celebrating the “Lucky 13th” year of the annual Walk and Race for Education on Oct. 17 to support the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. The walk concludes with a carnival on the grounds of the Lincoln Center. To donate for a student or school online, visit the foundation website at www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/psf Walk festivities begin…

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Special Ed forum

Posted on October 15, 2009October 15, 2009 by Staff

Fundamentals of Special Education will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Culbreth Middle School Auditorium on Culbreth Road. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for registration and networking. The program is co-sponsored by the Exceptional Children Department and the Special Needs Advisory Council (SNAC) and is intended for parents…

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Nelson says he won’t seek re-election

Posted on October 13, 2009October 13, 2009 by Staff

County commissioner Mike Nelson announced today on his blog that he would not seek re-election next year. I will not be running for reelection to the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Though the primary is next May, the filing period begins shortly after the first of the year. I’m announcing early to provide sufficient notice…

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Election ’09: Carrboro Aldermen

Posted on October 9, 2009October 9, 2009 by Staff

By Beth Mechum Staff Writer Two incumbents and three challengers are vying for three seats on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. The third seat became open when John Herrera resigned after moving to Holly Springs. The challengers are Sharon Cook, a planning board member and the lone representative from northern Carrboro; Tim Peck, a local…

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