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Music Calendar: 10/25/07

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

Thursday Oct 25 Blue Horn Lounge: Blue Diablo. 10pm Cat’s Cradle: Chatham County Line, Luego. 8pm. $10 The Cave: The Adult Film Makers, Coffin Bound, Stone Figs. 9pm General Store Café: Jazz with The Second Third. 8:30pm Local 506: The Broken West, The Whigs, Wild Sweet Orange. 9pm. $10 Nightlight: Suffering Bastard, Boyzone, USA Baby,…

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Chatham bans all outdoor watering

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

Chatham County is banning all outdoor watering with county-supplied water, including the use of drip irrigation. The ban is effective October 29. The upgraded restrictions apply primarily to northeastern county users served by Jordan Lake. Chatham users served by Siler City water follow seperate restrictions. The county’s restrictions do not apply to Cary’s water users…

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Land & Table Brief: Farm conference

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association will hold its 22nd Sustainable Agriculture Conference from November 9-11. The weekend will include exhibits, farm tours, meals, social events and more. Ongoing events include a seed exchange and a silent auction. Workshops will address such topics as “How to start an organic farm” and “Weeds: Good, Bad and Invasive.”…

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Land & Table Brief: OWASA workshop

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

To help people learn more about water conservation using the principles and practices of Sustainable Landscaping, OWASA is sponsoring a series of public workshops. The last of the workshops will be held Tuesday. Sustainable Landscaping (Management): October 30 10-11:30 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. The workshops will be in the Community Room on the lower floor…

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Land & Table Brief: UNC Sustainability

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

UNC will hold a Campus Sustainability Day event on Friday, October 26 at the James M. Johnston Center in Graham Memorial, on Franklin Street. Attendees can expect refreshments and the opportunity to try out a Segway people mover. At 9 a.m., Chancellor James Moeser will be presented with this year’s campus sustainability report. At noon,…

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Land & Table Brief: Drought workshop

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

Orange County will hold an informational workshop entitled “Dealing with the Drought” for well water users in rural areas tonight (Thursday) at 7. Speakers will present an update and forecast on the drought situation, information about wells and water production in Piedmont North Carolina geology, how to use sustainable landscaping practices and other basic tips…

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Land & Table Brief: Market hours shift

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will open an hour later for the rest of the season due to the cold. The market will now open at 8 a.m. instead of 7. The change is effective Saturday, November  3rd. This week’s market (October 27) will still open at 7.

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Community Brief: Wine fundraiser

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

The Dispute Settlement Center is hosting a wine tasting at The Franklin Hotel on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants may sample 20 fine wines selected by A Southern Season complemented by hors d’oeuvres donated by various local restaurants. Tickets are $30 each or $50 for two and can be purchased…

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Community Brief: Anti-execution awards

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

People of Faith Against the Death Penalty next week will present awards to the United Church of Chapel Hill and Chapel Hill resident David Work for their efforts to abolish the death penalty. Work will receive the group’s community service award, while United Church will received the faith in action award at the organization’s banquet…

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Community Brief: Rabies vaccine

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

Orange County Animal Services will offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics in Chapel Hill and Hillsborough on Saturday. The clinics will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Orange County Animal Shelter on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Chapel Hill and at the Government Center Annex on South Cameron Street in Hillsborough.

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Community Calendar: 10/25/07

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

Special Events “Meditations to Pacify & Clear the Mind” – Half day meditation retreat. Gen Kelsang Tilopa guides participants in meditations that make the mind free from day to day distractions & concerns. Sat, Oct 27, 10am-1pm. $30. Kosala Mahayana Buddhist Center, 605 W Main St, Ste 206, Carrboro. 967-1861, meditationinchapelhill.org. Southern Ice – Acclaimed…

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McDougle PTA raises cash with first ever Fall Festival

Posted on October 25, 2007October 25, 2007 by Staff

By Susan Dickson Staff Writer The McDougle Elementary PTA is trying a little something different to raise money this year, with the first annual McDougle Fall Festival. The festival – a fundraiser for the McDougle Elementary PTA – will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and will offer a wide range of…

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Carrboro high builds clubs, controversy with mandatory participation

Posted on October 25, 2007October 25, 2007 by Staff

By Robin Hilmantel Correspondent When Carrboro High School Principal Jeff Thomas interviewed teachers last year, he made sure to ask them one question that, while seemingly off-handed, played an important role in his decision to hire them. “What club could you see yourself sponsoring?” he asked each teacher before explaining that all members of his…

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Halloween Calendar

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

“Scare-o-lina Skies” – Madness and Mayhem in the Night Sky. A special, extra-scary version of Morehead Planetarium’s popular star show “Carolina Skies.” Fri, Oct 26, and Sat, Oct 27 at 8pm. Standard planetarium admissions apply. Suitable for ages 12 & up. A tamer version for younger children will be presented Sunday, Oct 28 at 4:30pm….

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Coaches’ Reports: 10/25/07

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Staff

Chapel Hill High Field Hockey (via Lew Borman) October 22 It was a night to salute the nine seniors at Chapel Hill HS and the Tigers won 4-0 over the Riverside Pirates. The Tigers dominated as senior Grace Krafte scored three goals for the night. Junior Barbara Parks added one goal to the scorecard. Senior…

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