Chatham Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its two home stores beginning Monday.
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Family Science Day
Families will have the opportunity to learn about nutrition, practice new fitness activities and meet UNC scientists at the Morehead Planetarium’s Family Science Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
9/11 memorial
A piece of the World Trade Center made the rounds in Chatham County on Saturday and will now serve as part of a memorial to the 9/11 terror attacks.
A picture’s worth
When Angie Brammer went on the Internet on Friday, March 11, she was shocked to see her former home of Yamagata City, Japan, in the middle of a terrible natural disaster.
Carrboro poetry contest
Anyone 18 or younger who lives in Carrboro or the town’s Extra Territorial Jurisdiction may submit a poem by April 1 for the 2011 Carrboro Centennial Poetry Contest.
Diabetes workshop
There will be a diabetes workshop on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Women’s history movie
In recognition of Women’s History Month, ChathamArts Sustainable Cinema Series will show Show Up, Speak Out: The Public Life of Betty Ann Knudsen Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Fearrington Village Barn.
Women’s history speaker
LeeAnn Whites will present a lecture titled “Battle for the Home Front: Revisiting the Role of Women in the Civil War,†on Wednesday on the UNC campus.
Environmental ethics conference
The Parr Center for Ethics will host a daylong conference on the ethics surrounding local environmental issues on April 2 at Hyde Hall on UNC’s campus.
Students draw inspiration from Frida Kahlo for play
It’s not often you hear a group of 9 and 10-year-olds discuss the inspiration they draw from art.
Spring books sales
There are a few well-know signs of spring, and books sales at the local libraries are among them.
Resource fair
The Orange County Department on Aging will hold its third annual Resource Connections Fair on Wednesday at University Mall.
Green eggs and ham
This Saturday, the Carrboro Farmers’ Market will offer an iconic green dish for kids of all ages.
BBQ & Brunswick stew
Mount Carmel Baptist Church will serve up BBQ and Brunswick stew this Saturday from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Earth Action Day
The deadline for exhibitors to apply for booth space at Earth Action Day has been extended until Friday.