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Community Briefs: Coaches needed

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is accepting volunteer coach applications for youth baseball and basketball programs. For information and an application, call 918-7364.

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Community Brief: Youth leagues

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring and co-sponsoring a number of sports opportunities for kids. Classes and leagues involve: The Mini-kickers Soccer Camp, July 21-24 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for ages 3-5. $35. Half Day Soccer Camp, July 21-24 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for ages 6-12. $95. Soccer C.L.A.S.S. (Children Learning Athletic Sports…

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Community Brief: Church lectures

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

The Community Church of Chapel Hill, Unitarian Universalist, will present its 2008 Straley lecture series on Sundays in July and through August 10. The lectures start at noon with a lunch and end by 1:30 p.m. To register for childcare or for more information call 929-5983 or 942-5735. Speakers are members of the church that…

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Community Brief: Femme Fest

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

From July 22 to 26 The Cave and Mansion 462 will host Femme Fest to benefit the Girls Rock Camp of NC and the Rape Crisis Center of Chapel Hill. Each venue will host two bands each night, all with female leads, and donate the proceeds.

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Community Brief: International sale

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

Internationalist Books and Community Center will be holding a yard sale fundraiser on August 9 at 2408 Honeysuckle Road in Chapel Hill. The bookstore is accepting donations of books, clothes, furniture and other household goods and odds and ends at the store. Call 942-1740 first if you plan to donate large furniture. The sale starts…

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Community Brief: Tents of Hope

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

The United Church of Chapel Hill will host Tim Nonn, national coordinator of Tents of Hope, an advocacy movement for the people of Darfur, Sudan. Tents of Hope are artistic tents created by congregations and other communities as focal points for learning about and helping war-torn Darfur. Tim Nonn will give a sermon, themed “We…

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Free Fridays

Posted on July 17, 2008July 28, 2008 by Staff

OWASA will waive the fee for boat users on University Lake on Fridays from July 18 to August 15. There is still a fee for renting an electric trolling motor. For a waiver, bring in a recent bill to prove you are an OWASA customer. If you have OWASA service but not a bill, bring…

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Community Brief: Jordan Lake Arts & Music

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 for the first of the season Jordan Lake Arts & Music Festival. Seventeen of North Carolina’s finest musicians and artists will be featured, including the Steep Canyon Rangers, The John Brown Quintet, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty, Big Fat Gap and The Urban Sophisticates….

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Community Brief: Local book talk

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

McIntyre’s Fine Books in Fearrtington Village will host Dr. Lyle Estill to discuss his book Small is Possible: Life in a Local Economy. The book focuses on true stories of practical solutions to national and international problems from Chatham County. Estill is a president of Piedmont Biofuels and lives in Moncure, North Carolina.

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Community Brief: Happy 20, WSM

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

Weaver Street Market will hold its 20th Anniversary Celebration July 19 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Southern Village location. Live music and entertainment will be provided with birthday cake and balloons.

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Community Brief: Tomato tasting

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will host its Annual Tomato Day July 26, starting at 8:30 a.m. under the gazebo. You can try different varieties of local tomatoes. Come early to make sure you get a taste!

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Community Brief: Environmental meeting

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

The Carrboro town hall will host a community forum July 29 at 7 p.m. entitled “Environmental Issues in the 2008 Elections.” The event is sponsored by the Town Hall and OWASA precincts of the Orange County Democratic Party. Daniel Whittle, staff attorney at the North Carolina Office of the Environmental Defense Fund, will lead the…

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Community Brief: NCBG August Events

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Staff

The North Carolina Botanical Garden will host several events for the public in August. On August 2, enjoy a workshop, “Local Flora: Summer,” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An instructor will give classroom lectures and lead explorations to teach about a variety of local habitats and the summer’s woody and herbaceous plants.

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4th of July 2008

Posted on July 10, 2008July 28, 2008 by Staff

Story and photos by Jordan Timpy Rain may have dampened the fun at the Kenan Stadium fireworks display this Independence Day, but the sunny morning and afternoon were perfect for the all-day festivities at the annual Carrboro 4th of July Celebration.

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Kidzoom creativity exhibit

Posted on July 3, 2008 by Staff

“Kidzoom: The Power of Creativity” will open on July 11 at Kidzu Children’s Museum. The exhibit uses creative work by local artists and crafters to teach children about the importance of creativity in everyday life. Admission is free on opening day and a grand opening takes place at 10 a.m. The exhibit includes three creation…

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