Special events

National Trails Day Hike

Jason Baker — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:19:11 -0500

Members of the Town of Chapel Hill's Greenways Commission will celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, by leading a short, two-mile hike at noon along the Lower Booker Creek Greenway across the street from the Eastgate Shopping Center.

Those interested in participating should meet at Great Outdoor Provision Company in Eastgate. Commission members will provide information and maps to the public on community trails and greenways at a table from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the store.

The Town Council is working to complete more than 28 miles of trails that will allow pedestrians and bicyclists to quickly and safely access almost every part of our town. Among the trail projects being planned are the Morgan Creek, Bolin Creek, and Dry Creek Trails.

4th Annual RTP Ride of Silence

kirklimon — Mon, 19 May 2008 21:39:39 -0500

Information from the M.S. Fits Cycling Team website

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

What: A 5-mile loop, in silence, no faster than 12 MPH in honor of cyclists and others killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways.

Where: Triangle Life Science Center Parking Lot (on Hwy. 54 just west of T.W. Alexander Dr. - former USEPA building), Research Triangle Park, NC...

Haw River Festival

Jamie Bort — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:07:38 -0500

Festival Details and Directions:

Come enjoy a Celebration of the Haw River with music, art, puppets, environmental displays and activities. You can go down to Bynum Beach and try some river monitoring and kids can take a short guided canoe ride on the river. Kids can also paint their very own critter cut-out made by Bynum’s own Clyde Jones. A fabulous Old Town canoe will be raffled and there’s a silent art auction that includes works by Clyde Jones. There’s the ‘river of chalk” art project happening on the bridge, and much to learn about the river, Jordan Lake and other environmental issues in our watershed. The great cooks at the Ruritan Club will have tasty food for sale all day.

Proceeds from the Haw River Festival help fund our work throughout the year to protect the Haw River and Jordan Lake. We are requesting a $5 donation for adults and $3 for kids under 14 years old (babies are free).

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Environmental talk with the Democratic campaigns' environmental advisors

brynsmith — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:33:43 -0500

Duke University's Nicholas Institute and Nicholas School of the Environment are
hosting a discussion between the democratic candidates' environmental advisors.
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What: Clinton and Obama on the Environment - A conversation between their
environmental advisors on how the candidates will handle emerging environmental
issues

Who: Dan Utech, Senior Advisor to Sen. Hillary Clinton on Energy and the
Environment, and Jason Grumet, Senior Advisor to Sen. Barack Obama on Energy
and the Environment

When: Friday, April 25th from 11:00am to 12:30pm with reception to follow

Where: Love Auditorium at Duke University's Levine Science and Research Center

Jim Neal House Party for People Under 40

graigmeyer — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:03:22 -0500

Graig and Jennifer Meyer, Joel and Catherine Grodensky, and Joseph Costa and Tamala Flack
Invite our friends under 40 years old to meet future U.S. Senator Jim Neal
http://jimnealforsenate.com/

Wednesday, April 16
6:00-7:30 PM

This is a special opportunity for young voters to meet our future Senator in a personal environment. We invite you to join us for this special event. If you are ready to send Liddy Dole back to Kansas, you need to meet Jim Neal.

Neal / Hagan Forum

Jason Baker — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:41:23 -0500

It’s time to replace our do-nothing Senator Dole with a hard-working Democrat! Come hear NC Senator Kay Hagan and Mr. Jim Neal, Democratic candidates for US Senate next Sunday, and make an informed choice in the May 6 Primary.

The Orange County Democratic Party and the UNC Young Democrats present the US Senate Candidate Forum on April 13 in the auditorium of the Tate-Turner-Kuralt Building of the UNC School of Social Work, 325 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill.

BlueNC Blogger Bash

BrianR — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:39:58 -0500

Calling all bloggers! BlueNC Blogger Bash Sunday, April 27 3 to 6pm 451 Lakeshore Lane, Chapel Hill A $10 charge to help cover the barbecue & beer. Candidates free.

Chamber of Commerce's NC Senate Candidate Debate

Fred Black — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:05:12 -0500

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

CONTACT: Adam Klein, Director of Government Relations and Economic Development aklein@carolinachamber.org

(919) 967-7075 ext. 24

N.C. STATE SENATE PRIMARY DEBATE HOSTED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Women for Neal -- NEW TIME

kirsten — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:14:10 -0500

From Emily Batchelder (batcheldere@gmail.com), with the Neal campaign:

Counterprotest

brynsmith — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:35:00 -0500

The Westboro Baptist Church is being called upon to protest at Eve Carson's memorial service tomorrow afternoon at the Dean Dome. A friend of mine who usually rides with the Patriot Guard says that he'll be counterprotesting Phelps' crew tomorrow afternoon, and all are welcome to join him. I'm a UNC alum and considering going to the service, if not also the counterprotest.