The Eddy Pub
Set against the backdrop of the winding Haw River, Saxapahaw’s Eddy Pub is tucked into the upper floor of the village’s old mill, boasting a simple design that keeps the original look of the mill intact.
Author: webstaff
It’s July – break out the fireworks, hot dogs and hamburgers and apple pie! As we celebrate the independent spirit that birthed a country, let’s remember to enjoy some fine craft beer, whose independent spirit revolted against the tyranny of mass-produced, flavorless beer.
ART NOTES: In the Galleries
In The ArtsCenter’s Center Gallery, the annual faculty show will be on display June 4-30, offering the public an opportunity to see work from ArtsCenter teaching artists and staff. A reception will be held during the 2ndFriday Artwalk on June 8 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Also during June’s 2ndFriday Artwalk, and also from 6 to 9 p.m., multi-media artist Kelsey Melville will debut an exhibit at Open Eye Café. With this series of works, Melville used a variety of materials, including recycled materials, fabric, yarn and found objects, drawing on nostalgic thoughts, images from her past, lost loved ones and faded memories.
ROSS’S ALMANAC For June 2012
Compiled by Kirk Ross
This month’s almanac goes to press at the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season and smack-dab in the middle of Hurricane Awareness Week. Since we’ve already had two tropical storms off the coast, it’s hard not to be aware. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center predicts a “normal†hurricane season, meaning nine to 15 storms, four to eight hurricanes and one to three major hurricanes. Included in their prediction is this reminder: “It only takes one storm hitting your area to cause a disaster, regardless of the overall activity predicted in the seasonal outlook.†Indeed.
June 1 – Sunrise: 6:01 a.m.; Sunset: 8:28 p.m.
June 30 – Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.; Sunset: 8:37 p.m.
Full Moon – June Last Quarter – June 11
New Moon – June 19 First Quarter – June 26
The Full Moon in June is the Flower Moon, Strawberry Moon, Honey Moon, Planting Moon and, naturally, the Hot Moon.
Planets & Stars
Via Amy Sayle of the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center:
On June 5 Venus passes directly in front of (“transitsâ€) the Sun for the last time this century. Never look directly at the Sun! Visit transitofvenus.org to learn about safe ways to view this event.
In the evening sky, Mars moves from Leo to Virgo over the month and Saturn continues to shine in Virgo near the bright star Spica. Elusive Mercury may be spotted low in the west soon after sunset during the last half of June. Jupiter appears in the eastern dawn sky and is joined mid-month by Venus following its historic transit.
The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is holding a free Venus viewing event on June 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Significant dates
June is National Accordion Awareness Month, Rose Month, Gay Pride Month, Dairy Month, Aquarium Month, Adopt a Car Month and National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month.
• June 2 is National Bubba Day (Hey to Bubba)
• World Environment Day is June 5
• Best Friends Day is June 8
• Flag Day is June 14
• Father’s Day is June 17
• Juneteenth is June 19, as is World Sauntering Day
• The first day of summer is June 20
• St. Jean Baptiste Day is June 24
Summer love
FAUNA: The Return of the Osprey
HOP LINE: Summertime Brews
ROSS’S ALMANAC For May 2012
Compiled by Kirk Ross
March called. It wants its weather back.
Weather-wise, the third and fourth months of this year were pretty confusing. After a cooler than cool March, we finally had some heat early on in April before things reverted back to another cool spell, leading to the first real blackberry winter (a cold snap after the blackberries have bloomed) in a while. La Ninã was fading but strong enough to cause anomalies all over.
At least the record-setting heat wave out west didn’t float our way. But it’s odd to have the quilt out this late in the year.
The days really stretch out this time of year. By the end of May the days will be almost an hour longer than on May Day.
May 1 – Sunrise: 6:23 a.m.; Sunset: 8:04 p.m.
May 31 – Sunrise: 6:01 a.m.; Sunset: 8:27 p.m.
Full Moon – May 5 Last Quarter – May 12
New Moon – May 20 First Quarter – May 28
The full moon in May is the Milk Moon, Flower Moon, Corn Moon and Hare Moon.
Planets & Stars
At the beginning of May, Venus still shines brilliantly in the western evening sky. But by month’s end, Venus disappears into evening twilight on its way to passing directly in front of (“transitingâ€) the Sun on June 5 – the last transit of Venus of our lifetime! Reddish Mars appears in the southern to southwestern early-evening sky and Saturn shines farther to the east. This May is not a great time to see Mercury or Jupiter. — Amy Sayle, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
May is National Barbecue Month, National Bike Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. The second week of the month is Wildflower Week.
Significant Dates
• May 1 is May Day
• May 2 is Brothers and Sisters Day
• World Press Freedom Day is May 3
• May 4 is International Tuba Day
• Cinco de Mayo is, well, guess
• National Nurses Day is May 6
• May 8 is Iris Day, Red Cross/Red Crescent Day and No Socks Day
• Limerick Day is May 12
• Carolina Graduation is on Sunday, May 13 starting at 9:30 a.m.
• Mother’s Day is May 13
• National Bike to Work Day and International Museum Day are on May 18
• May 21 is National Waiters and Waitresses Day
• International Jazz Day is May 26
• May 27 (and everyday) is National Sunscreen Day
• National Macaroon Day is May 31
Carrboro Spirit
May is typically a month of flowers, graduations, celebrations, mothers and strawberries – and of North Carolina’s primary elections, which in many years go by without so much as the raise of an eyebrow from a good chunk of our state’s population.