Special Events The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra – 18-piece ensemble performing big band jazz. Presented by Central Carolina Community College. Sun, Nov 11, 2-4pm at The Barn at Fearrington Village. For more info, contact Carl at 542-6495, ext 224. RSVVP – Help feed local families. Tuesday, Nov 13: Go out to eat at participating…
Arts Calendar: 11/08/07
Carrboro Emma’s Kids Art Exhibit & Fundraiser – Works by kids dying of AIDS in Glendonald, Meyerton, South Africa are sold to help the kids. Nov 9-Dec 1. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro, 918-7385. Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour – Nov 10 & 11 (Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm). More than…
Music Calendar: 11/08/07
Thursday Nov 8 Blue Horn Lounge: Bo Lankenau & Lucy Sumner. 9pm Cat’s Cradle: Hackensaw Boys, Songs from the Road. 8:30pm. $12 The Cave: Early: Brett Rosenberg w/ Tommy Godwin. Late: Mighty Zorgon w/ Transistor Sun General Store Café: Jazz with Club Boheme. 8pm Local 506: Captured By Robots. 9pm. $8 Nightlight: We Are The…
Shots fired on Brooks Street
This from the Chapel Hill PD: Shots Fired Into Unoccupied Vehicle On November 6, 2007, at approximately 9:00 a.m., several shots were fired into the victim’s vehicle while it was parked on Brooks Street. The shots were fired from what the victim described as a black car with tinted windows. The suspects who are described…
County Commissioners November 5 Agenda
The Board of County Commissioners meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom in Hillsborough. Here’s the agenda: 1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda 2. Public Comments 3. Proclamations/Resolutions/ Special Presentations a.     Resolution Recognizing Elizabeth Mason Carter for Community Service The Board will consider a resolution recognizing Elizabeth Mason Carter, retiring…
Creative Sparks
Mike Roig fires up the blow torch to weld the finishing touches onto his latest piece. The home and studio of Roig and his wife, Clay Carmichael are part of this year’s annual Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour. Photo by Marianna King Courtesy of The Carrboro Commons
Jade Palace to celebrate 25th
The Jade Palace crew is preparing to celebrate the restaurant’s 25th anniversary. Photo by Maciek Krzysztoforski By Susan Dickson Staff Writer Over the past quarter-century, Jade Palace has developed its standing as a staple in the Carrboro community. The Chinese restaurant, a favorite among many in this community, will celebrate its 25th anniversary November 9-10….
Persimmon season
An unusually heavy fruiting Persimmon Tree in the middle of Chapel Hill. Photo by Ken Moore By Ken Moore A desperate call two weeks ago: “Ken, that persimmon tree near my office is already dropping fruit and I’m leaving for a couple of days and don’t want them to go to waste!†I assured him…
Carrboro mayoral candidate: Chuck Morton
 Age: 50 (but I look younger) Neighborhood: Downtown, next to the Town Commons for 15 years (since before there was a Farmer’s Market) Family: Married to Wendy Wenck on May 5, 2005 after 20 years of togetherness. No children, but we have two terrier dogs and a yellow cat. Profession/Business: Recent graduate in accounting,…
Carrboro mayoral candidate: Mark H. Chilton
 Age: 37 Neighborhood: Downtown Carrboro Family: Married with two boys, ages 6 and 8. Profession/Business: Attorney and broker Education & Experience: Juris Doctor NCCU School of Law 1997; Bachelor of Arts, UNC-CH, Geography, 1993. Chapel Hill Town Council, 1991-1997; Carrboro Board of Aldermen, 2003-2005; Mayor of Carrboro, 2005-present.
Community Calendar: 11/1/07
Special Events Peak of Autumn Tour at Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve – Take a guided walk through the colorful fall landscape. Enjoy a public hike along the Eno River in northwest Durham. Sat, Nov 3, 2-4:30pm. $8. To pre-register and get directions, call 962-0522 or visit www.ncbg.unc.edu. Community Pet Memorial Service – Artwork and memorial…
News Brief: Orange business expo
The 6th Annual Orange County Business Expo will take place on Monday, November 5th from 1 to 7:30pm at the Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel. The Expo showcases the businesses of greater Orange County and is open to the public.
News Brief: Open animal house
The Orange County Animal Shelter will hold an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday in recognition of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 4-10. The open house will provide animal-related literature, an arts and crafts table for children, refreshments and displays of the county’s new shelter plans. Visitors will also be able…
News Brief: IFC honors Foy, Stumpf and local church
The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service last week honored Mayor Kevin Foy, the University Presbyterian Church and volunteer Margaret Stumpf for their commitment and service to the homeless and hungry in the community. Stumpf, who has volunteered at IFC for nearly 25 years, received the Mildred Berkeley Community Service Award, which is awarded annually to…
News Brief: Alderman’s case settled
Court-ordered mediation last Thursday by the Dispute Settlement Center resulted in an agreement between Carrboro Alderman Dan Coleman and Amanda Kotecki, a cross-country meet volunteer. After a Sept. 5 incident at Hank Anderson Park, Kotecki testified to a magistrate that Coleman bumped her with his car after she had stopped traffic to protect runners as…