Carolina BEBES will be showing “The Business of Being Born” (the
documentary by Ricki Lake) on Wednesday, 2/25 at 6 pm at the UNC
School of Public Health. Pizza and refreshments are provided, and
it’s all free. Following the movie, there will be a panel with moms, a midwife, a lactation consultant, and a doula (and perhaps more) – so it should be a good discussion.
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You are invited to attend a free cooking demonstration on how to prepare Rosemary Pepper Crusted Tenderloin Steaks featuring our premium aged beef as well as an appetizer of Pan Seared Cherry Tomatoes with Gorgonzola.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
1:00 – 4:00 pm
The Fresh Market
NC, Chapel Hill – 1200-A Raleigh Road
Professional Chef Shari Hardin will be demonstrating all the steps necessary to prepare this simple delicious entrée. Each demonstration takes approximately 10 minutes from start to finish, with a tasty sampling at the end.
Wine & Toast Paninoteca Social at 3CUPS
The amazing flavors of Toast, coming to 3CUPS for a special Sunday night Social. The menu will include a variety of Crostini from Toast’s menu (think sicilian caponata with goat cheese and pine nuts, or garlicky mushrooms with thyme and gorgonzola), and one of their comforting, warming soups.
Cost: $25
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: 3CUPS
Street: 227 South Elliot Rd
City/Town: Chapel Hill, NC
LunchBox Concert Series
This a great way to spend your lunch break. Bring your lunch, coffee provided by Open Eye Cafe.
“Skeedaddle is a four piece acoustic string band that plays with the intensity of a vaudevillian volleyball troupe. Skeedaddle performs all manner of Americana roots music, including pre-war swing, jug band music, jump blues, Dixieland, rockabilly, old time, Hawaiian and hokum. It is music to help you snatch wigs, hit jugs, bang gongs, vipe, flip, vout and orootie.”
Thursday, Feb. 19th, 12-1pm., Century Center. Free.
Loose leaf collection ends soon
The Town of Carrboro will end its annual loose leaf collection on Feb. 27, so you’d better get raking if you don’t have other plans for those leaves. Here are some guidelines from the Town:
• Leaves may be raked curbside for collection
• Leaves must be free of all debris (leaves only)
• Leaves should not be placed in the street, drainage ditches, bike lanes or on sidewalks
• Leaves may be bagged and placed curbside for collection. Bags must not weigh more than 50 pounds. The number of paper bags is unlimited, but if you’re using plastic, you’re limited to eight.
As of March 1, bagged leaves will be picked up according to your normal yard waste collection schedule. The same weight and number restrictions apply.
Questions? Contact Chris Sherman, assistant to the Public Works director, csherman@townofcarrboro.org or 918-7426.
Anoop Fans Gather Tonight at Players
Fans of “American Idol” contestant Anoop Desai will gather at Players, on Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. Anoop is competing in the first group of 12 contestants. “American Idol” is shown on Fox, Tuesday and Wednesday, starting at 8pm. Don’t forget to vote!
See Anoop perform with the UNC Clef Hangers here.
Neal’s Deli, Ham Biscuits at 3CUPS
from 3CUPS,
“Starting today, Tuesday, February 17 and on every Tuesday of the week we are featuring Ham Biscuits from Neal’s Deli in Carrboro.
Sheila and Matt Neal make their own biscuits “made from scratch with Lindley Mills organic flour, Maple View Farms Buttermilk, and Cabot Creamery Butter” and slice thin Giacomo’s Capocolla ham from nearby Greensboro.
These ham biscuits are excellent and not to be missed. We’ll pick them up early and they should be ready at the store by 8:15AM. $2.99 each. Hot Ham Biscuits!!!”
http://www.3cups.net/hot-ham-biscuits-from-neal-s-deli
On Feb. 28, see how the problems of three little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world. Films are at 7pm, at The Century Center. $4. Free popcorn and soda.
Board of Commissioners agenda
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
2. Public Comments
(We would appreciate you signing the pad ahead of time so that you are not overlooked.)
a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
b. Matters on the Printed Agenda
(These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.)
3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations
4. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes from January 22 and 27, 2009 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appointments
(1) Commission for the Environment – Reappointments
The Board will consider making reappointments to the Commission for the Environment.
(2) Orange-Person-Chatham Area Programs Board – Reappointments
The Board will consider making reappointments to Orange-Person-Chatham Area Programs Board.
c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 58 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
d. Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion
The Board will consider three (3) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem taxation for the 2008 tax year.
e. Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property
The Board will consider a report on the amount of unpaid taxes for the current year that are liens on real property as required by North Carolina General Statute 105-369 and to request March 18, 2009 be set by the Board as the date for the tax lien advertisement.
f. Central Orange Senior Center Custodial Contract
The Board will consider approving a contract with OE Enterprises, Inc. for custodial services at the new Central Orange Senior Center and authorize the Manager to sign.
g. Sales Contract Between the Visitors Bureau and the Hyland Group
The Board will consider a request for a contract between the Visitors Bureau and the Hyland Group, a sales firm in Washington, DC that works with visitors bureaus to increase leads and bookings for facilities and hotels, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney.
h. Bid Award: Phase 2 Justice Facility Renovation Asbestos Abatement
The Board will consider awarding a bid to Environmental Holding Group of Morrisville, North Carolina in the amount of $39,900 for asbestos removal and disposal from specific areas within the Courthouse renovation area; and authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute the necessary paperwork.
i. Orange County Landfill Sewer Dedication to OWASA
The Board will consider dedicating a sewer utility line to the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) constructed to serve the Orange County Landfill and Animal Services Facility, contingent upon final Attorney review; and authorize the Chair to sign.
j. Resolution Declaring February 24 as Spay Neuter Day USA
The Board will consider a resolution declaring February 24, 2009 as “Spay Neuter Day USA†in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign.
k. Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (Schools APFO) – Approval of Corrected Membership and Capacity Numbers for Orange County Schools
The Board will consider approval of revised November 14, 2008 membership and capacity numbers for Orange County Schools (OCS) which will be used in developing 10-year student membership projections and the 2009 SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee Report.
l. UNC/Orange County Landfill Gas Agreement
The Board will consider approval of the final agreement establishing the Orange County/University of North Carolina (UNC) Landfill Gas Recovery Project and authorize the Chair to sign.
5. Public Hearings
6. Regular Agenda
a. Acceptance of County Master Aging Report for 2007-2008 and Approve Priorities for 2009
The Board will consider reviewing and accepting the Orange County Master Aging Plan Annual Report covering an eighteen-month period from July 2007 through 2008 and approve priorities for calendar year 2009.
b. Memorandum of Understanding – Jordan Lake Partnership
The Board will consider adopting a memorandum of understanding to join a partnership of area local governments and water providers in a Jordan Lake water supply initiative, including water supply planning, potential joint future allocation requests and a possible future water intake and treatment facility and authorize the manager to sign.
c. Federal Stimulus Package
The Board will consider approving a list of projects for the Federal Stimulus Appropriation Package and the resubmission of two projects for the Trans-HUD Subcommittee to Congressman David Price’s office.
d. Information Technology Strategic Plan
The Board will consider approving the Strategic Technology Plan as developed by County staff and the Information Technologies Advisory Committee.
e. Alamance County/Orange County Boundary Line NCGS Survey
The Board will consider a report on the results of the North Carolina Geodetic Survey (NCGS) and the public outreach and to discuss strategies to resolve Alamance/Orange Boundary line issues.
7. Reports
8. Board Comments (Three Minute Time Limit Per Commissioner)
9. County Manager’s Report
10. Appointments
a. Commission for Women – New Appointment
The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Commission for Women.
11. Information Items
12. Closed Session
13. Adjournment
What’s at Market
Here’s what’s at the Carrboro Year Round Farmers Market:
Tulips, daffodils, lettuce, hydroponic basil, chard, spring onions, pac choy, flour, onions, garlic, arugula, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, fresh herbs, kale, leeks, mustard greens, salad greens, spinach, sweet potatoes, turnips, turnip greens, winter squashes, pecans, NEW chicken-sausage, maple sausage, smoked ham, smoked ham hocks, liverwurst, lamb, bacon, chicken, eggs, cow’s milk cheeses, breads, doughnuts, tortes, pies, cakes, jams, and relishes
The Carrboro Year Round Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9am-Noon on the Town Commons next to Town Hall. Starting Saturday, March 14th our Market hours change to 7am-Noon.
Potage of sweet potato, lentils, and sage
Recipe Provided by: Dorette Snover, chef and owner of C’est Si Bon Cooking School
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 2/3 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
6 slices prosciutto
2 fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 cup red lentils
6 cups no-salt-added chicken stock
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper flakes, optional
4 cups cooked sweet potatoes
2 cups heavy cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Procedure:
heat oil in a heavy soup pot large enough to hold all the ingredients. Sauté onion until it begins to brown (about 10 minutes). Add garlic and sauté, stirring, for 30 seconds. add prosciutto. crisp and remove. when cool, chop and set aside for garnish.
add sage, lentils, stock and bring to a boil. add hot pepper flakes, sweet potatoes, and heavy cream. reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are soft. garnish with chopped prosciutto.
The Carrboro Year Round Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 9am-Noon on the Town Commons next to Town Hall. Starting Saturday, March 14th our hours change to 7am-Noon.