Chapel Hill, NC – Farmer’s markets across the area are opening this month. Wake up and get out of bed early every Saturday morning to get the freshest produce from our the local farmers.
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Chapel Hill, NC – Do you feel as lucky as I do? I have a perfect bed to sleep in at night, a nice home and family and plenty of food to eat. I also live in the wonderful town of Chapel Hill full of caring freinds.
But do you ever think about those that struggle to feed their children and go to bed hungry every night? I do. That’s why I am going for a walk with the Interfaith Council CROP Walk this Sunday.
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Chapel Hill, NC – Since I was a kid, I have loved reading in bed. I love classics like To Kill A Mockingbird, Lord of the Flies and The Catcher in the Rye. Of course, nowadays I need my reading glasses. I also need a proper pillow and good independent bookstore nearby. Fortunately, we can find both right here in Chapel Hill.
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Chapel Hill, NC – The Holidays are here again! I am ready for a wonderful season. If you’re looking for a bit of holiday sparkle, here are a few places to get into the spirit this weekend.
The parade starts at Morehead Planetarium, winds down Franklin Street all the way to Carrboro’s Town Hall. Grab a seat on the curb and enjoy the floats, bands, and performers from the community! For information visit www.chapelhillj
Presented by the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill – This year’s annual Holiday House Tour will highlight the Greenwood neighborhood, a community that embodies the vision of one of North Carolina’s most celebrated literary figures, Paul Green.The tour includes eight historic homes.
Come to the popular, much-anticipated annual holiday craft show featuring 60 talented artisans and crafters from throughout North Carolina. The raffle, bake sale, Reindeer Cafe, Candy Cane Coffee Bar and Christmas music add festive flair. Free admission.
Santa is coming to The Carolina Inn. A festive Carolina Inn breakfast will undoubtedly usher in the Christmas magic for young and old alike. Magicians and face painters will be on hand to entertain everyone. Each child is welcome to sit on Santa’s lap and share their Christmas wish list. Every child will leave with a holiday treat.
Morehead is creating a new tradition with holiday concerts under a star-filled fulldome theatre. Morehead introduces its Holiday Stars Concert Series, with unique musical performances for three weekends in December. Check the website for performance dates and times.
Carrboro, NC – The art of film-making can be a family pastime (like in my case), a hobby, or a profession for a lucky few. Short films are usually fun to watch and offer up some great talent. Unless you have seen one of my filmic epics a vacation.
This weekend, you can check out some of soon-to-be-classic short films at the Carrboro Film Festival.
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Chapel Hill, NC – The cool nights of autumn make for some great sleeping weather. But this weekend in Chapel Hill and the surrounding towns, there’s a lot of good reasons to get out of bed.
Here are a few selected local events including wine tasting, Halloween costume making, craft fairs and yard sales that are sure to get me up off the mattresses, soft and cozy tho’ it is.
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