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DayBook

Story time and a craft activity for children will be held at The Children’s Store, 243 S. Elliott Road. Published: Dec. 4, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Community Notes

The Orange County Department of Social Services’ Share Your Holiday program is seeking sponsors to fulfill families’ wish-list requests. Published: Dec. 4, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

She discovered her family history, and you can, too

Inspired by what she learned, Chapel Hill real estate instructor formed the Triangle Jewish Genealogical Society to teach others how to do their own family searches. Published: Dec. 1, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Community Notes, Nov. 28

Emily Bivins, currently principal of Carrboro Elementary, will be the principal of Frank Porter Graham Elementary beginning July 1, 2013. Published: Nov. 27, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Daybook, Nov. 25

The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill will hold a walking tour of the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Tours leave from the cemetery gazebo off South Road. Reservations are required. 919-942-7818. Published: Nov. 24, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Holiday calendar, Nov. 25

Downtown Chapel Hill will kick off the holiday season with its community tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Garden of University Baptist Church, 100 S. Columbia St. There will be caroling by the church choir and Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt will be the guest tree lighter. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. downtownchapelhill.com/holidays. Published: Nov. 24, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Pizza and love

Artist Michael Brown paints another mural in downtown Chapel Hill, this one a big, bright ‘60s-themed project on the exterior of the coming Mellow Mushroom restaurant on West Franklin Street. Published: Nov. 24, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

DayBook

A walking group for women 55 and older treks the Bolin Creek Greenway at 8:30 a.m. 919-967-4054, walkingforwomen@gmail.com.Stories and Crafts Published: Nov. 21, 2012 5:19 PM | Full story

Holiday House Tour

The house at 501 East Rosemary Street was originally built to be the rectory for Chapel of the Cross. Kit houses like this one were popular in the early 20th century and were purchased by mail order. The lumber for these houses, along with the windows and doors, was delivered by rail and the house was constructed on site. The current owners, Katherine and Vincent Kopp, recently undertook a major renovation of the home. Published: Nov. 17, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

DayBook

The New Hope Audubon Society will hold a bird walk at 8 a.m. beginning at the Mardi Gras Bowling Alley parking lot, 6118 Farrington Road. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snacks. All bird watching skill levels are welcome. Published: Nov. 17, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

On Business: Matthew’s Chocolates

Those who love Matthew’s Chocolates may miss seeing their creator hard at work behind his Churton Street display case rolling out creations in Belgian chocolate – Buddhas, truffles, nonpareils and cakes and sundry delights. Published: Nov. 14, 2012 10:45 AM | Full story

DayBook

Carolina Campus Recreation will hold a 5K fun run and one-mile walk at 10 a.m. at the Rams Head Plaza. Registration begins at 9 a.m. There will be refreshments, prizes and giveaways. Proceeds will benefit the Durham Rescue Mission. Bring canned goods or nonperishable food items to donate. Southern Village 5K and Family Fun Run Published: Nov. 10, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Southern Village 5K today

The ninth annal Southern VIllage 5K and Family Fun Run will be held Nov. 11 at Southern Village to benefit the Chapel Hill Service League. Published: Nov. 10, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Run for History in Hillsborough

The Burwell School Historic Site’s 3rd Annual 5K Run for History will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, starting and finishing at the Burwell School, 319 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Published: Nov. 6, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

DayBook

A walking group for women 55 and older treks the Bolin Creek Greenway. Published: Nov. 6, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Best bets

Influential Brazilian guitarist and composer Gilberto Gil will be on stage at Memorial Hall on the UNC camps Monday, Nov. 12. Gil’s wide-ranging repertoire draws on influences ranging from samba and reggae to to rock and West African music. Published: Nov. 6, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Hunger Walk benefits Chatham food pantry

The 2012 Chatham Hunger Walk will be held beginning at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4, starting at Pittsboro Elementary School in Pittsboro. Published: Nov. 3, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

DayBook

The 15th biannual Carrboro CD and Record Show will be from noon to 6 p.m. at the Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St. There will be 40 tables of new and used CDs, vinyl records and music memorabilia. Published: Nov. 3, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

DayBook

The Friends of the Chapel Hill Library will hold a bag sale for books from 1 to 4 p.m. at the University Mall. Bags will be provided. Cost is $3 per bag.Family Day Published: Oct. 27, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Golf tourney benefits mental health services

The Mental Health Association of the Triangle will hold its inaugural Golf Outing at the Chapel Hill County Club on Oct. 29. Published: Oct. 27, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Halloween Day Book

Bright Star Theatre will perform the “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Orange County Main Library in Hillsborough. Published: Oct. 27, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Hundreds line Churton Street for Handmade Parade

Hundreds of people lined downtown Hillsborough on Saturday for the annual Handmade Parade sponsored by the Hillsborough Arts Council. Published: Oct. 23, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Seafood festival benefits Rotary Club

The Chapel Hill Rotary Club Seafood Festival will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Chapl Hill Country Club. Published: Oct. 20, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Community Notes Oct. 21

The town of Chapel Hill will hold its annual leaf collection beginning Monday through late February. Published: Oct. 20, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

DayBook

The New Hope Audubon Society will meet at 7 a.m. at the Mardi Gras Bowling Alley parking lot at the intersection of Highway 54 and Fearrington Road. Participants will be bird watching at a site to be determined. Bring sturdy shoes, water and snacks. spttdrdshnk@yahoo.com.Arboretum Open House Published: Oct. 20, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

Hillsborough Handmade Parade marches Saturday

The annual celebration features music, dancing and giant puppets. Published: Oct. 17, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

DayBook

Story time and a craft activity for children will be held at The Children’s Store, 243 S. Elliott Road from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 919-942-8027, thechildrensstoreinc.com. Published: Oct. 17, 2012 10:42 AM | Full story

DayBook

Judy Hogan will read from and sign copies of her new book, “Killer Frost” at 2 p.m. at McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village. 919-542-3030, mcintyresbooks.com. Fundraiser Event Published: Oct. 15, 2012 7:00 PM | Full story

40th annual Festifall

The town held its 40th annual Festifall celebration Sunday despite cold weather and afternoon drizzle. Published: Oct. 10, 2012 12:40 PM | Full story

DayBook

As part of the adult forum series, “Imagined Communities… and Re-Imagining Our Communities,” Gene Nichol, director at the UNC Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity will present a lecture titled, “Truth and Hope” at 10 a.m. at the United Church of Chapel Hill, 1321 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. 919-942-3540, unitedchurch.org. Published: Oct. 9, 2012 3:18 PM | Full story

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