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celebrations

ENGAGED Published: Jun. 29, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

celebrations

Melanie Fehrenbacher Published: Jun. 22, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

celebrations

Wedding Published: Jun. 15, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

WEDDINGS

Emma Batchelor Published: Jun. 8, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

Turning kitchen and yard scraps into Black Gold

I had a co-worker who used to say, "When springtime comes, a man's mind turns to compost." Published: May. 11, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

notable

Helen Crompton, a teacher at Carrboro Elementary School, is the national winner of the 2009 International Educator of the Year Award presented by The Visiting International Faculty Program. Published: May. 6, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Every picture tells a story

Carrboro photography shows display a variety of approaches Published: May. 6, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Carolina Meadows magazine gives residents a voice

The Report from Carolina Meadows. Published: May. 4, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

In high school musical, we made something bigger than ourselves

Editor's note: This is the last column in a series by cast members in "Urinetown: The Musical." The Chapel Hill High School musical is competing in the North Carolina Theatre's Capital Awards for high school theater. Winners w Published: Apr. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

bestbets

SAT.-SUNDAY Published: Apr. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

Technically, summer may not quite be here, but once the outdoor concert season cranks up, we don't care what the calendar says: it's summer. This Sunday at 7 p.m., Southern Village kicks off its 2009 Summer Music Series, as it does every year, w Published: Apr. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Theater

ARTSCENTER: 300-G East Main St., Carrboro. May 2, "The Adventures of Treasure Island" presented by Bright Star Children's Theatre. 11 a.m. Suggested for second grade and up. Tickets are $7 (children 2 and under admitted free). May 12-13 and Published: Apr. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Pet cremation or burial?

One of our pets passed away unexpectedly a few weeks ago. My wife and I are both veterinarians, so though we were distraught we knew what we wished for his remains. For many of my clients one of the hardest decisions they have to make when a pet pass Published: Apr. 19, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

We must treat all pets with respect and care

I recently learned of a horrific situation in which a person addicted to several substances was breeding English Bulldogs with no knowledge of the breed. This man had 11 dogs in a two-bedroom condo. He had six puppies housed in filthy cages. Those pu Published: Apr. 19, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Fun blooms in April at the senior centers

Here is a brief summary of some of the events and classes offered at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (968-2070) and the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough (245-2015) in April. Consult The Senior Times, or call the centers Published: Apr. 5, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Learning for the love of it

Carol Woods's residents are in the perfect place to learn about their passions and to teach others about new interests or subjects they have studied for most of their lives. Situated between Duke and UNC, the area offers diverse learning opportunitie Published: Mar. 29, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Morning sun and the cry of hawks

One way I know spring is coming is that the morning sun shines in my face and wakes me. The picture window in our bedroom faces east. At the winter solstice, the sun is so far south that I can only see the way it colors the sky in the pre-dawn hours, Published: Mar. 22, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Business center offers office technology

Residents who move to Carolina Meadows often have substantial investments to manage. Some continue to be involved in family businesses, and everyone has to deal with the federal and state tax collectors come April. To assist these residents and many Published: Mar. 22, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Purchasing a 'designer' dog only encourages irresponsible breeding

You may have heard some of the funny names of the new "designer" dogs, such as labradoodles, peek-a-poos, meagles and so many others. Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

How to help your pet age well

This article will cover some"semi-veterinary" things that you can do to help an aging pet increase mobility and comfort around the house. We see a fairly high percentage of elderly pets, and we are often impressed with some of the things owners Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

March into spring with events at the local senior centers

Spring brings wonderful happenings at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center -- and most of them are either free or have a nominal fee. Who can beat that?! For complete information, check The Senior Times, which is available at local libr Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Nocturnal harbingers of spring

The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but to owls in the area spring is in the air. Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

The push and pull of fickle February

In the South, February is a capricious month. Winter with spots of spring thrown in, snowy and sometimes icy days followed by sunny warm ones. Published: Feb. 18, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Birders keep their eyes on the skies -- and on trees, bushes and ponds

Carol Woods's residents are fortunate to have the free time and the perfect habitat for viewing and admiring the fine feathered friends that grace the campus year round. Published: Feb. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Pet Memorials

Scout Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

A valued though rarely seen neighbor

Growing up in Chapel Hill I always considered the mink as an exotic animal. Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Facility will put animal services under one roof

As construction of the County's new Animal Services Center on Eubanks Road steadily progresses, I am increasingly excited about the changes that await our department and the community. With the new facility becoming operational sometime in April, res Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Acupuncture can be a benefit for some pets

Q: A friend of mine has found acupuncture very helpful for her arthritis. Can my cat or dog benefit from acupuncture? Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Celebrating the Plowman Poet's 250th birthday

Joining millions of Scots and their descendants around the globe, Carolina Meadows residents paid homage to the Plowman Poet, Robert Burns, on his 250th birthday, Jan. 25. Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Grand opening set for Central Orange center

This Thursday, Jan. 29, brings the Grand Opening of the Central Orange Senior Center adjoining the Triangle SportsPlex in Hillsborough. Everyone is invited. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., followed by guest speakers, entertainment an Published: Jan. 25, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

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