The Eno River Association announced this week that the group has secured a key Orange County connector for the state’s Mountain-To-Sea Trail.
Category: Community
Bells and prayers for Haiti
The Church of the Advocate is sponsoring a gathering in downtown Carrboro on the Jan 12 anniversary of last year’s earthquake in Haiti.
Paws4Ever to open resale store
Paws4Ever, a pet adoption and training advocacy group, will hold the grand opening of its new resale store in Hillsborough on January 13 at 11 a.m.
Quinn returns for Wagner, Elgar showcase
British conductor Andrea Quinn joins the N.C. Symphony for a night of virtuoso masterworks on Jan. 13 at Memorial Hall.
Jazz concert to benefit IFC
The Bradshaw Quartet and Christen Campbell will perform a concert to benefit the Inter-Faith Council at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 at United Church of Chapel Hill.
Music-therapy program receives donation
Voices Together, a local music-therapy program, has received a donation of musical instruments from the Fender Music Foundation.
More Literacy Bags available at library
Due to popular demand, the Orange County Main Library is offering more Literacy Bags with several books on various themes.
China fir selected as Hillsborough Treasure Tree
The Hillsborough Tree Board has selected a China fir as its second Treasure Tree.
Tarwheels announce donation
The Carolina Tarwheels Bicycle Club recently donated $23,000 to seven local projects aimed at providing improved bicycling opportunities for residents in the Triangle area.
New farmer workshop series
The fourth annual PLANT (People Learning Agriculture Now for Tomorrow) Farm Incubator Workshop Series will begin Jan. 5.
University Mall celebrates Elvis’ birthday
Get down with The King at the mall.
Children’s book drive
Orange County seeks book donations for its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Children’s Book Drive.
CHS arts wing near completion
The Carrboro High School arts wing is near completion and expected to be ready for occupancy in January.
Smith students ace contest
Smith Middle School students received high marks last month in the AMC8, a national math contest.
Burnett honored
Maggie Burnett, office manager for the Chapel Hill Public Works Department and an employee with the town for 34 years, received the W. Calvin Horton Service Award, given to an employee who brings credit to the town with exceptional contributions to the community.