A “Fracking Bewareness†event will be held at Fearrington Barn on July 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Category: Community
Clean Jordan Lake wins grant
Clean Jordan Lake has won a $3,400 grant from the BoatUS Foundation to increase its number of volunteers to help remove trash from the shoreline of the lake.
Call for Festifall artists
The Town of Chapel Hill seeks artists for the 39th annual Festifall, celebrating the area’s cultural arts on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 1 to 6 p.m. along West Franklin Street.
Native American music
There will be a musical performance by Native American style flutist Mark Holland and Autumn’s Child on Saturday, July 23, at 7 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center.
Carrboro 4th of July Celebration
The 2011 Carrboro July 4th Celebration will be held at the Carrboro Town Hall on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. See the special 4th of July section in MILL for more details.
Community Center changes
The Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Department has announced operational changes for the Community Center.
Low-income weatherization
The Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action Agency seeks eligible households for a Weatherization Assistance Program …
Parking permit registration
Residential parking-permit renewals are being offered to residents of Chapel Hill’s special parking zones.
Provide cycling input
The Carrboro Bicycle Coalition (CBC) is surveying residents to learn their views on cycling in the area, types of cycling events and projects …
Family Fun Day July 9
Stop by the Orange County Public Library to pick up your passport to historic Hillsborough for a family fun day on July 9.
Voter-Owned Election info session
The Town of Chapel Hill’s Voter-Owned Election Program will be discussed at a public information session at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
Hagen weds Dean
Noelle Marie Dean and Colby Donald Hagen, both of New York, N.Y., were united in marriage on May 14, 2011, at 5 in the afternoon.
Beehive Art Challenge
Entries for The Beehive salon’s fourth annual Beehive Art Challenge must be at The Beehive by 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Locally Grown series kicks off
Mandolin Orange with Big Fat Gap will kick off the fourth annual Locally Grown Rooftop Music and Movies Series with a concert Thursday.
Duke Energy offers incentive for improvements
Duke Energy has partnered with Carrboro and Chapel Hill to provide incentives to encourage the installation of specific high-efficiency home improvements.