Thursday Newsletter: Stronger Together
As stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines remain in effect, 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com staff are still working to keep our community informed with daily local news – and entertained with another special edition Thursday newsletter post!
As we all continue to work through these uncertain and difficult times, we’re glad to be of help and proud to serve our neighbors.
Thank you for being here with us, and stay safe.
Click here for complete COVID-19 coverage on Chapelboro.com
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The Official 97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro.com Quarantine Coloring Book
Check out our collection of 97.9 The Hill coloring book pages in a gallery on Chapelboro where you can pick a favorite design to color. Click each image for a full-size version that’s printer friendly. Feel free to share your masterpiece on social media, and be sure to tag us so we can see it!
This week, we’ve added two new images! A fantastical unicorn and, of course, yet another helpful reminder to wash your hands!
Quarantine Streams Vol. 3
This third edition of Quarantine Streams is focused on animals that are a little more comforting and close to home. Not everyone has a furry friend to weather social distancing with, you know!
Click here to check out some adorable webcams!
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Click the image — or the link below — to get started and win big by supporting some of our wonderful local businesses!
What is Local Biz Bingo?
97.9 The Hill & Chapelboro.com have teamed up Adam Stiffler Real Estate and Connolly Walker State Farm to bring you Local Biz Bingo – a way to get rewarded when you visit local restaurants and shops for your food or essential items, while observing stay-at-home and social distancing measures.
Look Familiar?
You might have seen the articles below on Chapelboro, or in previous Thursday newsletters. However, just because the article looks familiar doesn’t mean it’s the same: these pages are updated almost-daily with new ways to help the community and local restaurants offering some sort of service. Check back frequently on Chapelboro for the most up-to-date information on each.
How You Can Help Our Community
Of course, in the midst of a difficult time for all of us, some of our neighbors and local institutions are in need of extra help. Click the link below to check out a list of some ways you can assist our community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Okay, So What’s Open? Restaurants Serving Takeout and Delivery
Many restaurants in Orange County remain open for takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup. In Chapel Hill, the town has relaxed its parking enforcement to allow people to use curbside pickup options at restaurants downtown.
What’s Open Downtown? Photos, Specials, Daily Updates
The coronavirus outbreak has closed many businesses across the country, but downtown Chapel Hill is still filled with restaurants and shops eager to serve customers. This list reflects the current restaurants that are open in downtown Chapel Hill for delivery, takeout, and online orders.
Sponsored by the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership
Anna and Victor Quarantine Entertainment Corner
Anna Griffin – Creative Account Coordinator 
Music: “AM” by Arctic Monkeys
Movie: “Monty Python & The Holy Grail”
“AM” by Arctic Monkeys (2013) — Easily my favorite album Arctic Monkeys has ever put out, and I know I’m not alone in that sentiment. This album is absolutely sleek in every which way, with tracks like “Do I Wanna Know?” and “R U Mine?” expressing a deeper thoughtfulness put forth by Alex Turner compared to some of their older stuff. Listening to this album is almost like a phantasmagorical experience with a Rock ‘N’ Roll twist.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail — It’s just a flesh wound! Grab your coconut horses ladies and gentlemen, this movie is gonna take you for an, uh, interesting ride. If you haven’t seen any of the Month Python masterpieces, I suggest this be your first.
Victor Lewis – Digital Content Editor & Weekend Host 
Music: Alina Baraz & Galimatias, “Urban Flora”
Movie: “Gattaca”
Alina Baraz & Galimatias, “Urban Flora” — Alina Baraz put out a new album recently, but it just doesn’t hit like “Urban Flora” did. Maybe it’s because she’s more famous now, maybe it’s because she’s not sharing the spotlight with Galimatias and all of his buttery-smooth beats, but no matter the reason — I think you’re better off with this one. Check it out if you like things that are good.
“Gattaca” — If you’re of a certain age, and I am, you might have watched this movie in a biology class during a teacher’s off-day — or even as part of the lesson plan, if you were taking lessons from a real one. Well, I’m pleased to report that this science fiction Uma Thurman/Ethan Hawke vehicle (also starring Jude Law and a stellar supporting cast) absolutely, positively holds up. Revisit it, and be amazed at how much you like it.
Stories & Columns on Chapelboro
Chapelboro’s “Town Square” section is the place to go for entertaining and engaging content outside of our daily local news coverage. You’ll find columns like DG Martin’s weekly “One on One” and Jeff Howard’s “Now Beer This” — a twice-monthly column that discusses brews and beverages discussed in a style that only an expert could deliver.
Our latest Radio Concert on the Hill features Honey Magpie! Buy their music on Bandcamp, and you can click the image above to listen to Aaron Keck’s entire segment highlighing their music and providing an almost-concert experience!
Adopt-A-Pet: Curio and Tink from the Goathouse Refuge
This week’s Adopt-A-Pets are Curio and Tink from the Goathouse Refuge!
Curio is a 7-month-old tabby who was found as a stray and brought to the Goathouse Refuge. While at her foster home, Curio became very close with a tabby kitty named Tink, who is also an orphan. As such, the Goathouse Refuge is requesting that the pair be adopted together!
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