A “Furr Ball, Howl-o-ween Portrait Party†and pet adoption event will take place at Framer’s Market and Gallery
Category: Community
Police seek input
Residents are asked to bring their ideas to public sessions.
Job fair
There will be a Veteran’s Day job fair at the Orange County Job Link Center.
Panel to discuss Murray
A free public panel discussion about the black civil rights advocate will be held Wednesday.
Pumpkin recycling
Specially marked containers will be available for jack-o-lantern recycling in Chatham County.
Prevent underage drinking
Safe Homes Breakfast, sponsored by the Northern Orange Partnership for Alcohol and Drug Free Youth, will be held this Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Orange County Parks and Recreation Building, 300 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough.
Volunteers sought
Volunteers are needed to help with the 4th annual Project Homeless Connect Orange County on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hargraves Community Center in Chapel Hill.
Donors needed at OWASA blood drive
On Oct. 29, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority, Anna Maria’s and the American Red Cross will sponsor a Halloween Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room at the OWASA Administration Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road.
Carrboro leaf collection
Carrboro begins its annual leaf collection on Nov. 1. Collection is in residential areas only.
Rabies clinic
The last low-cost rabies vaccination clinic of 2010 will be held Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Animal Services Center at 1601 Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill.
Burn Center reunion
The N.C. Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Hospitals will host its 18th annual Celebration of Life burn survivors’ reunion this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill.
Reporters, editors to discuss ‘race beat’
Five acclaimed reporters and editors will discuss the American civil rights movement and covering the “race beat†today (Thursday) on the UNC campus. “The Race Beat: History and Legacy†will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Carroll Hall auditorium.
Center marks 10 years
The Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County will host a 10th birthday celebration and gala on Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Top of the Hill’s Great Room.
Chili and Salsa Cookoff
Get your entry in for the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Chili and Salsa Cookoff set for Oct. 30.
Chatham County seeks nominations for human relations awards
The Chatham County Human Relations Commission announced its third annual awards program to recognize people and organizations for outstanding efforts and accomplishments in human relations.