The first annual Job Network Holiday Potluck will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 110 of the new Parish Center at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church.
Category: Community
Salute to Community Heroes
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Salute to Community Heroes Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 at University Mall.
Chapel Hillian selected as Phillips Ambassador
William K. “Keith†Funkhouser III of Chapel Hill has been named a Phillips Ambassador and will receive a scholarship for UNC undergraduates designed to broaden awareness of Asia.
Chatham Christmas tree recycling
Chatham County Waste Management is encouraging residents to recycle their trees by taking advantage of a post-holiday period when real trees will be accepted at no charge.
Free December rides on new Siler City shuttle
Chatham Transit has launched service to Siler City with stops at key retail, employment and commercial destinations. Ride will be free through the end of December.
Eno River Farmers Market to start winter hours
The Eno River Farmers Market has shifted to winter hours, but still has plenty of eggs, meat, cheese, baked goods and prepared foods, plus vegetables like beets, radishes, turnips, carrots, lettuce and greens all winter. Vendors are taking special orders for the holidays for pies, breads and side dishes.
Carrboro market crafts fair
The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will feature its Seasonal Craft and Gift Market this Saturday to celebrate the holiday season.
Library collects food for fines
The Orange County Public Library is collecting donations of nonperishable food items, new toys and clothing for the Orange County Holiday Program in lieu of late fees until Friday.
CCT! receives mentoring grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded Chatham County Together! (CCT!) a three-year grant for the organization’s mentoring programs.
Gallop & Gorge race draws more than 1,300
More than 1,300 runners showed up Thanksgiving morning to run in the Cardinal Track Club’s annual Gallop & Gorge 8K race.
Friday holiday traditions
Bill Friday started a Christmas tradition in 1986 after retiring from 30 years as president of the UNC system.
The bears
The Chapel Hill Service League’s Christmas House wish trees will arrive this Friday at Carr Mill and University malls.
WILPF gala
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Triangle branch celebrates its 75th anniversary with a gala on Sunday.
 Tree lighting
This year’s holiday tree lighting happens Friday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Hoops for tots
The UNC Women’s Basketball team is looking for your help in collecting toys for Orange County children with Toys for Tots.