A memorial for Robert Harman will be held Wednesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at Open Eye Café.
The memorial is a “tribute to the acts of kindness from the Carrboro community that transformed the life of Robert Harman into a small-town miracle.â€
Category: Community
Orange County bike routes get signs
The N.C. Department of Transportation is installing signs for bicycle-friendly routes across Orange County.
Emerging Artists Grants info session
The Durham Arts Council will hold an information session regarding the Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants on July 25 at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Chapel Hill Public Library.
Haw River Watch event Saturday
Haw River Watch Project Coordinator Cynthia Crossen will demonstrate Haw River watch monitoring on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Chatham student to attend Young Democrats Leadership Academy
Blaike Bibbs, president of the Chatham County and Chapel Hill Teen Democrats, is the first North Carolina student selected to attend the Young Democrats of America High School Leadership Academy.
Carrboro calls NC-connected auteurs
Calling all Tar Heel filmmakers! This year, for the first time, the Carrboro Film Festival will accept film submissions with connections to anywhere in North Carolina.
Farewell to the King of Carrboro
There are certain people in small towns who become recognizable to many, whose stories are retold among residents, who become a part of the landscape.
Farmers celebrate tomato season
In the peak of tomato season, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market celebrates one of its most anticipated annual events – Tomato Day. This Saturday, farmers will fill their stands with juicy locally grown tomatoes to honor the festivities.
Potluck at Johnny’s
Johnny’s will host a community potluck on Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for community members to share ideas on the potential future of the Johnny’s space.
Senior care event
Carrboro and Chapel Hill community members are invited to attend a free event to prepare families for emergencies dealing with their senior loved ones.
Flag football in Chapel Hill
The Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for youth flag football for ages 5-6 and for youth tackle football ages 7-12.
Andrews celebrate 50 years
Billy Wayne and Bonnie Andrews of Chapel Hill celebrated their 50th anniversary at the Angus Barn last week. They were married July 1, 1961 and have four children and six grandchildren.
Red, White and Blue in the Paris of the Piedmont
Carrboro residents young and old celebrated Independence Day at the town’s festivities on Monday.
Pedersen bids schools farewell after 19 years
By Isaac Warshauer
Reprinted from the Carrboro High School Jagwire
Neil Pedersen has been superintendent for “longer than I have been alive,†said Carrboro High School Student Government President Neel Patel at a May 1 event in Pedersen’s honor.
Film festival seeks submissions
Filmmakers are invited to submit their short films (under 20 minutes) for the sixth annual Carrboro Film Festival.