On June 28, 1986, Jacob Messinger entered the world; on May 31, 2008 he left this world. He was 21 years old. Although his stay was brief, his impact on those he touched was profound and will live forever. Jacob’s spontaneous and creative approach to life was extremely contagious. His gifts of love and friendship…
Obituary – Violet Lecus
Violet Lecus, 87, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, N.C. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Anderson and husband, Robert of Chapel Hill; her sons, Bruce Lecus and wife, Rhonda of Carrboro, and Brian Lecus and wife, Linda of Milwaukee, WI; and seven grandchildren.
Community Calendar: 06/12/08
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 Uncommon Garden Tour — tour a private garden full of sculpture, art and nature. Tours from 10am to 3pm Saturday, June 14 only $25 artscenterlive.org
Community Brief: Cabaret on stage
A concert featuring choral ensemble The Voice of Michigan will take place June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church at 1712 Willow Dr. in Chapel Hill. The Voice of Michigan performs nationwide and often on behalf of social-advocacy groups.
Community Brief: Volunteers wanted
The Orange County Board of Commissioners is recruiting residents to serve on the Commission for Women and the Human Relations Commission. The Commission for Women was formed in 1976 to promote the growth and development of all Orange County women. Its mission is to empower women and girls and promote their equality through advocacy, education…
Noticia en breve: Caminata de arte
Visite diferentes galerÃas de arte en Carrboro y Chapel Hill. Unos sitios tienen música en vivo. Pida un mapa en cualquier de los sitios, incluso a Open Eye Café, Ackland Art Museum y el ArtsCenter. Gratis. El viernes, 13 de junio, 1800-2100H Comentarios, sugerencias y preguntas al betsy@carrborocitizen.com
Noticia en breve: Festival con torneo de fútbol
Este sábado es el Latino Festival en Durham, con torneo amistoso de fútbol. Torneo para adultos y otro para niños. Registrar para el torneo a las 1500H, el torneo empieza a las 1600H. ¿No le gusta el fútbol? Pásala bien escuchando y bailando a la buena música de Latin Project, Orquesta Gardel, Carnavalito y más….
Proposed grade changes draw fire
by Susan Dickson Staff Writer The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education is considering changes to grading policies that would make 61 the lowest score a student could receive and eliminate zeros. The school board discussed the possible policy revisions last week in a work session. A number of teachers and parents, however, have…
School Brief: LAX class
Carrboro High School will hold a Men’s Lacrosse Academy July 12-18. The camp is aimed at giving skills instruction during an intensive two hours of play every evening for seven days. The camp will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. each day at the Carrboro High School practice field.
School Brief: Open house
The Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College will hold open houses June 18 and 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. The Middle College program allows 11th- and 12th-grade students to earn honors-level high school credit while taking college courses. Students considering enrollment and their parents are encouraged to attend an open-house event.
School Brief: Teen council
The Town of Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation invites youth in grades nine through 12 to join the Chapel Hill Youth Council. The Youth Council provides an opportunity for young people to participate in local government and to learn skills in leadership and responsibility. Members will work with other groups to carry out programs that…
School Brief: Tech expert
Tracy Weeks, director of instructional technology and media for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, served on a panel of experts during the PointSmart.ClickSafe.Summit on Children’s Online Safety and Literacy in Washington D.C. this week.
School Brief: Pickup soccer
Supervised soccer free play will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting June 17 at Chapel Hill High School. All area middle and high school boys and girls are welcome to play in the organized pickup games. Free play will be supervised by a certified high school coach.
School Brief: Video award
The Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate and the Youth Leadership Institute has won an award from a multi-media art gallery in San Francisco for their video from last summer’s trip to Ghana. For the contest, sponsored by SF Camerawork, nine artists and curators from around the world were asked to choose a favorite video in the youth…
School Brief: Gang workshop
The Town of Chapel Hill will hold a workshop entitled “Gangs? Not My Child†for parents and other concerned citizens on Monday at 6:30 p.m. The workshop will be led by Chapel Hill Police Officer Charles Pardo, who will provide information on gang awareness and tools to keep children out of gangs. The workshop will…