I hear the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership is conducting a survey about parking. They are asking what kind of businesses we visit downtown and how often, where we park (if we drive), how much we want to pay for it (none, duh), and what our opinions are about towing.
They're not clear about whether the survey covers downtown Carrboro as well. They usually say that it is within their sphere of interest, but it will certainly change the results if Carrboro is included, don't you think? Anyway, make up your own mind and go take the survey now.
The Town of Chapel Hill invites the public to offer comments and suggestions on how it can use the Town website at www.townofchapelhill.org and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to provide more effective and efficient services.
Residents are invited to provide input at public focus groups to be
held to discuss the Town website from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March
4, in the conference room of the Chapel Hill Public Library, and to
discuss the GIS project from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in
the first floor conference room of Chapel Hill Town Hall.
For more information, contact the Town of Chapel Hill Communications and Pubic Affairs Department at (919) 968-2743 or publicaffairs@townofchapelhill.org.
The Town of Chapel Hill invites the public to offer comments and suggestions on how it can use the Town website at www.townofchapelhill.org and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to provide more effective and efficient services.
Residents are invited to provide input at public focus groups to be
held to discuss the Town website from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March
4, in the conference room of the Chapel Hill Public Library, and to
discuss the GIS project from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in
the first floor conference room of Chapel Hill Town Hall.
For more information, contact the Town of Chapel Hill Communications and Pubic Affairs Department at (919) 968-2743 or publicaffairs@townofchapelhill.org.
Date:
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Location:
First Floor Conference Room of Chapel Hill Town Hall.
The Town of Chapel Hill parks and recreation department is working with
a citizen-led steering committee and former Earth Action Fest
organizers to plan the town's first Earth Action Day Celebration atop
the James C. Wallace Parking Deck on Rosemary Street to be held 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
A free event for the whole family, Earth Day on the Plaza will provide
a fun-filled afternoon of learning more about our planet and the human
relationship with the environment through demonstrations, performances,
and activities by and for all ages.
The Town is now accepting applications to participate in the event as
an exhibitor, performer or food vendor. Applications are available by
contacting the Parks & Recreation Department at 919-968-2784.
Applicants must show how their booth or performance ties into the Earth
Day theme. Students, residents, and schools are also encouraged to
participate through a number of community service and artistic avenues,
such as stream cleaning, poster making, Earth Day performances or
entering works of art into the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission's
Community Art Project "Elements." The four elements: earth, wind, fire
and water are believed to be the essence of life. (www.chapelhillarts.org)
A few weeks ago, I was asked to take a look at my daily commute and examine it in terms of the physical factors that affect my journey. Below is a video that represents the route I travel (almost) every day and the hurdles I encounter. Because I walk a pretty short distance most days, it's a very microscopic view of pedestrian travel issues in downtown Chapel Hill. I want to turn the question around to the Orange Politics community, and see what you think of your commute. What problems do you have to deal with every day on your way to work/school/where ever, and what do you see as the solution?
CHCCS to host Black History Month event The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
will host a special Black History Month event for middle and high
school students, their families and members of the community.
The district encourages these groups to view the film, "The Great
Debaters." The district will then host a community dialogue on the
film on Sunday, February 24, from 2-4 pm in the Smith Middle School
Auditorium.
"The Great Debaters" recounts the true story of the debate team from
Wiley College in Marshall, TX. The debate team represented a
historically black college and was one of the first to break the color
barrier by debating teams from white colleges. The film stars Denzel
Washington and Forrest Whitaker. It was produced by Oprah Winfrey.
CHCCS reminds parents that the film is rated PG-13. Parents should
know that the film contains one graphic lynching scene and a romantic
scene. Parents should use their discretion and their knowledge of
their child to determine if the film is appropriate for him or her. To
learn more about the film, please visit www.thegreatdebaters.com.
A viewing and thinking guide for the film is posted on the district's
homepage under quick links. Light refreshments will be provided at
Smith for the event.
As an avid animal lover, I am disturbed by what is happening at APS of Orange. When the Orange County Board took over control of the Animal Shelter, there was a hint of a problem at APS. Now, the Chapel Hill News comes out with a report that it has lost its right to raise money due to lack of filing a 990.
Last month, UNCYD hosted Senate Candidate Jim Neal. This month, the UNC Young Democrats will be joined by North Carolina State Senator Kay Hagan, who is competing in the Democratic primary for the right to challenge Liddy Dole this November.
"Mrs. Hagan has served in the NC State Senate for nine years, and has been named one North Carolina's 'Ten Most Effective Legislators.' Gov.
Mike Easley has called Mrs. Hagan “one of the smartest, hardest working, most effective Senators we have in Raleigh.” Come out and hear Mrs. Hagan speak about her record, her campaign, and her plans for our state. Learn where she stands on the issues and how you can become more involved in her campaign."
"Mrs. Kay Hagan - Candidate for US Senate"
Monday, February 25
8:00-9:00pm, Bingham 103
WATER: THE CYCLE of LIFE: A Water Resources and the Future of Orange CountySymposium
Do you have questions and concerns about the current and future affect of the drought on our reservoir and well water supply? If you do, then come to a program where a distinguished group of water resource experts will help us understand these complex issues. Charles Daniel, Pat Davis, Tom Konsler, and Rick Bolich will make presentations Sunday March 9th from 2:30 to 4:30 at the Southern HumanServicesBuilding on Homestead Rd. in Chapel Hill.
The Community Action Network (CAN), whose mission is to raise public awareness for a sustainable community, is sponsoring “Water the Cycle of Life — A Water Resources and Future of Orange County Symposium.”Charles Daniel and Rick Bolich are hydro-geologists who will help us understand how our water supply is replenished and show of results of the “Orange County Water Resource Studies” completed by the US Geological Survey (USGS). Mr. Daniel conducted the Orange County USGS research and Mr. Bolich of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, conducted drought workshops for OrangeCounty citizens this past summer and fall. Pat Davis, OWASA Utility Manager and past Triangle J Water Resources Manager, will show us the state of the municipal water supply, recent research findings, and the efforts implemented to protect our local water quality. Tom Konsler, Orange County Environmental Health Director, will provide information on the health and care of wells and ground water in OrangeCounty.
All of the speakers will share their ideas on what we can do to conserve the quantity and protect the quality of our water resources. OrangeCounty is fortunate to have had our water resources studied and protected more than any other county in the state.So come on out and bring your friends and neighbors with you!We all need to learn more about the status of our water and we also must know what each of us can do to conserve and protect our precious water resource.
Date:
Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Location:
Southern Human Services Bldg., 2501 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill
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