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Community writing competition

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Staff

The Town of Chapel Hill’s Justice in Action Committee invites entries in the community writing competition “How I helped build a community bridge.” The competition is part of the committee’s program on “Healing the Wounds of Racism in Chapel Hill.” The submission deadline is Oct. 1. Residents are invited to write a short monologue, story,…

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River Watch training

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Staff

The Haw River Assembly will sponsor a Haw River Watch Project event on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. The project focuses on stream-side training on river monitoring for water quality on the Haw River in Bynum, and the event is free and open to the public. Attendees should bring waterproof boots or water…

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Arts Commission open house

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Staff

The Orange County Arts Commission will host an open house to celebrate its new home at the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau at 501 W. Franklin St. on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served and attendees will get a chance to see the Visitors Center’s new art display. Parking will be…

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Lakes to be open for holiday

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Staff

University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir will be open for fishing, boating and other recreation from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Labor Day. The Cane Creek Reservoir will also be open for recreation from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. University Lake will be open Friday through Sunday in accord with the…

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Tub raffle

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Staff

Orange County Animal Services will hold a raffle on Sept. 15 to raise funds for a much-needed grooming tub that will allow volunteers and staff to provide baths to animals. Tickets are on sale for the raffle, dubbed Operation Clean, until Sept. 10. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five and are available at…

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Katrina anniversary

Posted on August 25, 2010August 25, 2010 by Staff

Five years ago, a storm named Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, leaving thousands homeless and calling into question the future of an entire region.

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Last Fridays event

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Staff

The Hillsborough Arts Council’s monthly Last Fridays event will be held this Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in downtown Hillsborough.

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Animal Services raising funds for tub

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Staff

Orange County Animal Services will hold a raffle on Sept. 15 to raise funds for a much-needed grooming tub that will allow volunteers and staff to provide baths to animals.

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Med Center staff cheers artist

Posted on August 25, 2010August 26, 2010 by Staff

UNC student artist Gabby Seider was recognized last week for her volunteer work at the UNC Family Medicine Center. Seider, a studio art and chemistry double major, spent her summer painting a two-wall mural in one of the clinic’s waiting areas.

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Hospice Volunteer Training

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Staff

UNC is looking for individuals who wish to join those working to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill persons and their families.

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Free prostrate exams

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Staff

UNC Hospitals will offer free prostate cancer screenings from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 21-22.

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More puppets

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Staff

Paperhand Puppet Intervention has added two matinees, this Sunday and next for its annual Forest Theater extravaganza, Islands Unknown: To See & Imagine the Hidden Parts of the World.

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Passage of time with words

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Staff

As children, including my own, are beginning their school-day schedules once again, I’m going to take up a practice that I did for several weeks this summer while my son traveled Europe with backpack in tow – the practice of writing a haiku once a day –

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The ArtsCenter offers 10 percent off ArtSchool classes

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Staff

As a kickoff to its fall session of class offerings, The ArtsCenter will present an open house Aug. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at University Mall. Customers can meet instructors offering classes for children of all ages and receive 10 percent off any ArtSchool class. Look for the event on the main stage near…

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Last call for film festival entries

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Staff

The 5th annual Carrboro Film Festival is seeking submissions from filmmakers who have breathed in the good local air of Orange County. The early deadline for submissions is Friday. Filmmakers may submit up to four films for a $20 entry fee. The late deadline is Sept. 30 with a $25 fee per submission. The rules…

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