Chapel Hill, NC – I am not a runner, although I sometimes dream that I’m running when I’m in bed at night. But I do have plenty of friends that absolutely love to run. For my serious running friends, the Tar Heel 10 Miler is the one race they look forward to every year. I think I’ll go and cheer them on.
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Chapel Hill, NC – Living in Chapel Hill and owning a business here gives me the opportunity “be green” in a community of like-minded people. This Saturday, April 14th, I’ll be celebrating at a festival called Earth Action Day.
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Chapel Hill, NC – My wife thinks it’s hilarious that sometimes I laugh when I’m asleep in bed. She says it wakes her up and the she starts to laugh at my “sleep laughing”.
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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 – I sleep well when I know I’ve done something to help out my neighbors. This Saturday in Chapel Hill, you can help out your neighbors by drinking a few beers.
I’m going to sleep like a rock.
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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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