The General Store Café in Pittsboro will host the Claws & Hooves Burrito Bash on July 15. The bash benefits the Carnivore Preservation Trust and the Heads Up! Therapeutic Riding Program. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. A ticket gets you a burrito, chips and salsa, music by Regina Hexaphone and…
July blood drives
The Orange County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold several blood drives throughout the month of July. Dates include: • July 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the UNC Student Union Great Hall; • July 16, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., in a bus in the parking lot behind UNC Hospitals off Manning Drive; • July…
Platelets urgently needed
UNC Hospitals is urgently seeking platelet donors. Because of two patients in critical condition, platelets are in high demand. Donation typically takes about two and a half hours. Donors are usually given snacks and shown a movie. The donated platelet supply is then administered to patients with cancer, liver disease and transplanted organs; premature babies;…
Brief: Hoop Jam
The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department will host the Hoop Jam with Julia Hartsell on July 20 at 3 p.m. at the Carrboro Branch Library (at McDougle Middle School). Hoop for fun and health with hoopstress Hartsell while Scott Crews provides live musical accompaniment. Call 918-7364.
Library cutbacks raise questions
by Kirk Ross Staff Writer A tight budget year has led to cutbacks in many county functions including local libraries. But Carrboro officials and library supporters are concerned that the Carrboro branch library at McDougle Middle School took a much bigger cut than its counterparts elsewhere in the county. “It is absolutely shocking,†Nerys Levy…
Here today, gone (and eaten) tomorrow
by Valarie Schwartz Staff Writer Word came on Monday that shelves at local food pantries were bare. John Dorward, associate director of the Inter-Faith Council (IFC), gladly reported that its food pantry in Carrboro remains in good shape for this time of year. “I’m happy not to have to show you empty shelves,†he said…
Community Calendar
Special Events Computer classes — free computer classes: Internet, Email, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, NC Live. Registration required. Wednesdays, through Aug. 6, 7pm Century Center 918-7387 cybrary@co.orange.nc.us The Music Man — Summer Youth Conservatory presents the musical. July 24-27. Thu-Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm. Tickets and information at 962-7529 or playmakersrep.org
Festival para el rÃo Eno
Ayuda en proteger nuestro rÃo y aprende cuidar bien el medio ambiente. Música en vivo (5 escenarios). Puede traer su propia comida, pero no se permite nada del alcohol. 10a.m.-6p.m. viernes a domingo, 3-5 de julio. $15 adultos, niños gratis. Parqueadero en Durham County Stadium, 2700 N. Duke Street, Durham 27704 (salida de Duke Street…
DÃa de Independencia
Festeje el dÃa de la independencia de los EEUU. Celebramos el aniversario 232 del paÃs el viernes, 4 de julio. Celebración en Carrboro empieza a las 10.30a.m. en Carrboro Town Commons. Actividades preliminares en Weaver Street Market desde 9.30a.m. Premios para mejor disfraz, registración a las 10. Desfile al Town Commons a las 11a.m. Actividades…
July 4 pet safety tips
Each year, July 4th celebrations end with missing or injured pets throughout our County and others. The following tips, from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals may help keep Orange County’s pets safer this year.
Glen Lennox neighborhood conservation effort moves forward
by Rich Fowler Staff Writer Glen Lennox area residents are one step closer to getting a Neighborhood Conservation District. At its meeting last week, the Chapel Hill Town Council allowed residents to go forward with the NCD process, which allows the planning department to hold an informational meeting for area landowners. The NCD petition was…
Town employee wants answers regarding racist graffiti
by Rich Fowler Staff Writer Jerry Neville is a Carrboro native, UNC graduate and has worked for the Town of Chapel Hill for over twenty years. For the last seven years, he has volunteered at the Hargraves Community Center, teaching tennis to local kids on Saturdays. He works in the brand-new Town Operations Center in…
Carson autopsy released
An autopsy report released Wednesday confirmed that Eve Carson, former UNC student body president, was shot at least five times with two weapons. According to the report, it appears Carson held her hand over her face as the shooter fired a shotgun that sprayed birdshot through her hand and into her temple.
Brief: Library hours reduced
The hours of operation for branches of the Orange County Public Library System were reduced starting July 1. Changes include: • The Carrboro Library at McDougle School will be closed on Mondays. In addition, Tuesday-Thursday hours have been reduced to 5-8 p.m.; • The Main Orange County Public Library’s Saturday hours have been reduced to…
Brief: July 4th lake hours
University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for fishing, boating and more on July 4. University Lake will also be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday and Cane Creek will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Both are alcohol-free…
