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Did you graduate from Chapel Hill High School? You’re invited to an open house at the school on Saturday, May 19. Come by between 10 am and noon and walk the halls – and meet the architects who are overseeing the upcoming major renovation. Construction is set to begin in June.
Saturday, June 2, head to the NC Botanical Garden for the Carolina Moonlight Garden Party, beginning at 6 pm…great food, live music and dancing, all to support the garden’s programs and mission. NCBG.unc.edu for tickets and more info.
Saturday, June 17, the Triangle Polo Club in Hurdle Mills is hosting their 2nd annual Polo Charity Classic to benefit Sam’s Wish Fund. 3-7 pm. Get tickets and more info online at TriangleAreaPolo.com.
Hillsborough is hosting Last Friday every month, which will feature special events all through downtown plus live music on the courthouse lawn from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. The schedule for bands is as followed:
- May 25 – Adrian Duke Project and Theresa Richmond
- June 29 – Johnny White and the Elite Band
- July 27 – U.B.U. The Band
- August 31 – Second Set
- September 28 – North Tower Band
Saturday, May 12, is Strawberry Jamboree day at the Carrboro Farmers Market! Head to Town Commons from 7 am to noon for strawberry samples, shortcake and more. CarrboroFarmersMarket.com for more info!
Head to Carrboro Town Commons for the last installment of this year’s Freight Train Blue Series! Free live music, plus food trucks and beer. The schedule for bands is as followed:
- May 18 – Cool John Ferguson and Pee Wee Hayes
- May 25 – Ernie Vincent and Guitar Lightin’ Lee
- June 1 – Eastern North Carolina Gospel Jubilee
- June 8 – A.J. Ghent and Harvey Dalton Arnold
Sunday, June 24, the organization Fit4Mom is hosting Chapel Hill’s 2nd annual “Climb Out Of The Darkness” hike – a community walk to raise awareness and funds for women who experience mood and anxiety disorders during or after pregnancy. The walk begins at 9 am at Briar Chapel.
Sunday, May 20, the Orange County Historical Museum is hosting a “Vintage Typewriter Roadshow,” 2-4 pm at the museum in Hillsborough. Collectors Luis and Susan Galiano will talk about the history of typewriters. OrangeNCHistory.org for more info.
Saturday, June 16, head to Hillsborough for a bike tour hosted by historian Ernest Dollar. From 11 am to 1 pm, beginning at the Tryon Street public parking lot, bike through historic Hillsborough and learn more about the town’s storied history. Get more info at OrangeNCHistory.org.
The Village Band of Chapel Hill-Carrboro is playing a couple concerts in the local area in the coming months. Get more info online at TheVillageBand.org.
- Memorial Day concert on Monday, May 28, at 12:30 pm at Chapel Hill’s American Legion Hall.
- Saturday, June 16, from 4-6 pm at Durham Central Park as part of the Triangle Band Festival.
Thursday, May 17, head to the Chapel Hill Public Library for another “Meet the Author Tea.” This month’s guest author is Jennifer Stanley, who writes mysteries under the name Ellery Adams. The program runs from 4-5 pm; come for refreshments at 3:30.
Saturday, May 19, Orange County Animal Services is holding a Family Fun Fest from 2-4 pm at the Rogers Road Community Center. Come for face painting, arts and crafts, games, popcorn, and more – plus, get your pets vaccinated against rabies for low cost, get help from vets, and learn more about the department’s spay/neuter program.
