February 2008

Who doesn't have opinions about parking?

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.

Chapel Hill Website Public Focus Group

 

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: 

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: 

Chapel Hill Public Library

Chapel Hill GIS Public Focus Group

 

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.

Earth Action Day

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)

Date: 

Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 7:00am to 12:00pm

Location: 

James C. Wallace Parking Deck

Your Daily Commute

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?

 

 

Discussion: "The Great Debaters"

From a CHCCS press release:


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.

Date: 

Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 9:00am to 11:00am

Location: 

Smith Middle School Auditorium

What's Up with the APS of Orange?

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.

It also appears that there may be budget and other issues. All politics aside, the lives of animals are at stake in this. The victims of this mismanagement cannot speak for themselves. As someone with 2 shelter cats: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2104/2173059530_6d80a3bf64_b.jpg
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Kay Hagan event at UNC

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

Date: 

Monday, February 25, 2008 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: 

Bingham 103, UNC Campus

WATER: THE CYCLE of LIFE

WATER: THE CYCLE of LIFE: A Water Resources and the Future of Orange County Symposium  

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 Human Services Building 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 Orange County 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 Orange County.

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.  Orange County 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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