Alan Schepers and Megan Culler of Chapel Hill (formerly of Carrboro) at the labyrinth at Community Park.
Category: Community
Carrboro’s Creative Coworking in the works
By Katie Spencer Carrboro Commons Writer Freelance web designer Brian Russell’s vision to create a shared workplace for freelancers and other creative types is moving toward a concrete Carrboro reality. The idea to open what he called a shared office space with a coffee shop atmosphere was first mentioned publicly nearly a year ago. Russell…
Recently: Following her heart after saving one
By Valarie Schwartz When, in the summer of 2004, Maggi Grace learned that the life of her uninsured partner of one year depended upon heart surgery that would cost $200,000, she responded with both reactions to the fight-or-flight response. When fighting with the medical community didn’t work (her logical approach resulted in cold negative responses),…
Community Brief: Seeking gardeners
The Orange County Partnership for Young Children is sponsoring the community gardens in Carrboro and seeking volunteers, preferably families with young children, to apply for gardening space. Support is provided and gardeners can take on space at the Martin Luther King Park garden and the Carrboro Elementary garden. Applications can be found at www.orangesmartstart.org. For…
Community Brief: Boulder champ
Culbreth Middle School student Calvin Wagner placed second in the nation at the American Bouldering Series Championship in the Male Youth C category for ages 12-13.
Community brief: Seeking artists
The Orange County Arts Commission seeks applicants for a public art project at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. The project is open to all artists living in North Carolina, working in any media. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines. Orange County artists are encouraged to apply.
Get your tickets for the Community Dinner
By Susan Dickson Staff Writer On March 2, nearly 600 people from Orange County are expected to gather for the 11th annual Community Dinner. The event – which was started in 1998 as a celebration of Black History Month – draws county residents young and old, black and white and rich and poor.
Recently: Give me two a’s with an e on the end
By Valarie Schwartz Besides the story of how they met, my favorite story about my parents is the one where they named me while sitting on the pale yellow “glider†that now sits on my front porch. During a visit in 2002, my mother told my partner, John, and I the story while we repainted…
Community Brief: Pauli Murray Awards
The Orange County Human Relations Commission and the Office of Human Rights and Relations will host the 2007 Pauli Murray Human Relations Awards on February 24 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Community Brief: Dance Marathon
More than 1,100 UNC students have committed to stand on their feet for 24 hours on Friday at the 10th annual UNC Dance Marathon. The event celebrates the conclusion of the participants’ yearlong fundraising efforts in support of North Carolina Children’s Hospital.
Community Brief: Tie and tails
The Carnivore Preservation Trust will host its inaugural Black Tie and Tails Ball on Saturday at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh. The event will start at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction, which will feature more than 70 items, including artwork, jewelry, iPods and more. A seated gourmet dinner and a…
Community Calendar: 02/21/08
Special Events 1st Annual Collectors Fair hosted by the Town of Carrboro and the N.C. Recreation and Parks Department. Sat, Feb 23, 9am-3pm. Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St. Collectible items such as coins, stamps, trading cards, comic books, dolls, toys & more will be on hand. Vendor booths available for $25-$35. Call Brendan Moore…
Recently: Change wardrobes but keep your Valentine
By Valarie Schwartz Some of life’s occurrences have a one-word explanation: Fate. That’s how Milton and Virginia Julian have looked at life since meeting one spring day in 1945 after Milton knocked on the door of his brother Ira’s home and a delightful blonde responded. “Who are you?†Virginia asked in her native Greensboro accent….
Community Brief: Healthy teeth for kids
The Orange County Health Department’s Dental Health Program will host a free dental-education workshop for parents of children age 5 and under on Feb. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. The program is hosting the workshop as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month. For the workshop, the dental staff of Dr. Avni Rampersaud will…
Community Calendar: 02/14/08
Special Events Lunchbox Concert Series — Thursdays, Feb 14-Mar 6. Bring lunch to the Century Center and hear live music from noon to 1pm. Free coffee provided by Open Eye Café. 100 N Greensboro St. Call 918-7385 or visit townofcarrboro.com/rp/cc.htm for more info. Old Time Dixieland music by The Decatur Street Band. Sun, Feb 17,…