Localism: Carrboro, NC

Major Construction Project Approved in Carrboro

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:50:52 -0600

It has taken some time but the 300 E. Main project in Carrboro has been approved. The following article appeared in The Daily Tar Heel.

After almost five years, 300 E. Main St. in Carrboro can break ground.
The development, which spans from Cat's Cradle to the ArtsCenter, unanimously was approved Tuesday after several impassioned speeches from members of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen and years of back and forth about the project's potential impact.
"I am not very happy with this project," Alderman Jacquie Gist said. "In my heart of hearts I want to vote against it. I strongly believe it's not good for the town I love."
But Gist went on to vote for the project. "It meets the letter of the ordinance. My job is to enforce the law and the ordinance as it stands, not as I would like it to be," she said. The development, by Main Street Properties, will include a five-story hotel, office buildings and a parking deck. At Weaver Street Market, across the street from the site of the proposed development, community opinion was mixed. "I think Carrboro wants to grow for growth's sake. It's not going to be Carrboro anymore," resident Christian Bonanno said before the meeting. He said that in his eight years in Carrboro, he has seen the town change and the people that drew him there move away. "Its the growth you see everywhere," Carrboro resident Luke Roberts said, adding that Carrboro has been labeled an authentic or cool place to live. And with this label comes new development as more people want to move into the area. "Carrboro will no longer be that authentic little pocket," Roberts said. The first section to be built is the hotel, run by Atma Hotel Group Inc. Though developers originally planned to construct a Hilton Garden Hotel, they said Tuesday that they may instead build a Hampton Inn. Gist expressed concern about how this could change the design and the skyline. "I can see a Hampton Inn sign in my mind," she said. "I don't want that dominating the Carrboro skyline." The developers have often stressed their local roots and commitment to Carrboro. Atma Hotel President Manish Atma stressed in an interview that the hotel group has taken community input.
"We are local folks. We are not going to put up something unappealing to Carrboro there," he said, adding that the hotel is a $20 million project. And not all of the town officials are opposed to the hotel. Mayor Mark Chilton noted that the developers must care deeply about Carrboro, because they still wanted to build there even after this drawn out process. "I think it's an attractive building," he said of the hotel. "It's going to be a project that holds a lot of promise for our community." Supporters of the project point to the benefits of the increased tax base it is expected to provide. "We need now more than ever a stronger financial base," Mayor Pro Tem John Herrera said. "My heart will not be broken when I see that beautiful hotel paying taxes. Change is painful but it's necessary."

Written By: Katy Doll, Senior Writer, The Daily Tar Heel

Cobblestone Neighborhood - Chapel Hill, NC

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:11:46 -0500

Cobblestone is located west of Chapel Hill just outside Carrboro. The houses were built in the 1980s, are primarily traditional and somewhat transitional, and are situated on nice .3 to .7 acre lots. The neighborhood is close to McDougal elementary and middle schools. Some houses in this neighborhood have visible power lines which bothers some.

Schools: McDougle Elementary, McDougle Middle School, Chapel Hill High School

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Barrington Hills Neighborhood -- Carrboro, NC

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:28:44 -0500

Barrington Hills is located west of Chapel Hill and just outside Carrboro. It is walking distance to McDougle elementary and middle schools. This is an older established neighborhood. The houses generally were built in the 1970s.

Schools: McDougle Elementary, McDougle Middle, Chapel Hill High

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A Deli in Carrboro!

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:49:14 -0500

Another great gastronomic experience to add to the Chapel Hill/Carrboro eating scene: Neal's Deli. Located on South Greensboro Street next to the Open Eye Cafe, Neal's can satisfy that burning craving for hot pastrami on rye, salami subs and excellent egg salad. Prices are reasonable, and there are a few tables inside for seating. Check out the menu and restaurant info at http://www.nealsdeli.com/.

Summer Camps in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill Area - Arts, Sports, Horseback Riding, Cooking, Dance, and even "CSI-Chapel Hill"

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 07:42:14 -0600

Whether you're just relocating to the area or have been here for some time, you may be considering a summer camp for your child. Here are some options in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill/Hillsborough area. Many have very early sign up deadlines, so keep this in mind. If you are planning a move to Chatham County or Orange County in the late Spring or early Summer, you may want to sign up now to have an opportunity for your child to enjoy one of these camps.

There's a terrific variety of art, horseback riding, cooking, sports, theatre, and much more.

ArtsCenter Summer Programs for Children
300-G East Main St, Carrboro
(919) 929-2787 ext 204

KidsCamp is for children entering grades 1-7. These are two week sessions, with choice of full day (9am - 4pm for $320) or half day (9am-noon or 1-4pm for $200). Themes include Arts Around the World (June 16-27), OffBeat Arts (June 30-July 11), Art Adventures (July 14-25), Art Around Us (July 28-Aug 8), and Art-o-Rama (Aug 11-Aug 22). Programs include a combination of music and art.

ArtFocus is for children entering grades 2-7. One Week programs are $130, Two Week are $250, and Rock Camps are $250. Programs include Ceramics, Painting and Drawing, Let's Make a Play, Drawing Techniques, Acrylic Ink & Watercolor, Bits & Pieces (mosaics and collages), Hip Hop & Creative Movement, NC Rock & Roll Camp for Girls, Screen Printing & Fabric Arts, and Sculpture & Mixed Media.

And there's still more:

Little Campers offers one-week, half day camps for children entering kindergarten and 1st grade. Cost is $130 for 9-noon classes.

Offerings include Making it Grow, Up Up & Away (exploring flight), Myths Legends & Adventures, From Land to Sea (animals across the globe), and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (rhythms, movements, arts and crafts).

Click the link above for more information, or call 919-929-2787 ex 204 to have brochures mailed to you.

Blue Skies of Mapleview Summer Horsemanship Daycamp
3609 Pasture Rd, Hillsborough, NC
(919) 933-1444

This class fills every year, so sign up early. 1 week 8:30-3:00pm courses are $400, and there are 5 sessions in June and July. Each day starts with a theme like balance, horse body language, equine stretching, and trail riding rules. Horses are caught, groomed, tacked, and then riding skills are practiced. Artistic activities in the afternoon, then bareback riding and a dip in the pool. Emphasis on fun and safety, skill development, and building self-esteem. Ages 7-16.

Artworks for Everyone
500 Millstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC
(919) 638-7308

If your child is an art lover, this is the camp for them. Three week long camps, 9am-noon, are offered. Rates are $120-150, with multi-class and sibling discounts. For rising 1st-6th graders. Each of the three camps focuses on a different museum, with experiments in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and ceramics using inspiration from famous works in the featured museum.

June 23-27: Art Adventures: Exploring The Getty Museum Focus on the antiquities, illuminated manuscripts, European paintings, modern sculpture, and American photographs in the collections at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

June 30-July 3 (4 days): Art Adventures: Exploring The North Carolina Museum of Art The NC Museum of Art offers outstanding collections of ancient Greek and Egyptian art, European paintings, American art, African art, and modern masterpieces.

July 7-11: Art Adventures: Exploring The Museum of Modern Art Explore New York City's famous museum, with a focus on modern art, including expressionism, cubism, futurism, abstract expressionism, and surrealism.

C'est si Bon Cooking School Kid Chefs
1002 Brace Ln, Chapel Hill, NC
(919) 942-6550

Classes are for ages 7-14. 1 week sessions are 9am-3pm with before and after care available. Courses are $375, and each week focuses on a different geographic type of cooking. Themes include Secrets of the Italian, French, Hawaiian, California, Carolina, and Chinese Kitchens.

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools/Summer Youth Enrichment
980 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC
(919) 442-9622

A wide variety of classes offered, including archery, arts & crafts, basketball, boating, dance, drama, sports, soccer, swimming, cooking, cheerleading, movie making and science. Sibling discount and financial aid available. Fees are $145-205/wk.

Carrboro Recreation and Parks Summer Camps and Sports Camps
100 N. Greensboro St, Carrboro, NC
(919) 918-7372

Full and half day programs for ages 3-16, fees $80-165.

Summer Traditions Camp

Dance Art Camp and Dance Workshops
1603 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
(919) 942-1339

Offered by The Ballet School of Chapel Hill, classes are offered for many ages and skill levels, and range from $150-400/wk.

Dance-Art Camps for Young Children
Musical Theater Camps
Ballet Workshops
Pre-Pointe Workshop
Intermediate Ballet Intensive
Jazz Intensive
Rhythm Tap Intensives

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Summer Camps
UNC-CH | CB #3480, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 843-7334

Call for rates, or click on links for full information. Grade refers to level child will enter in Fall of 2008.

Especially popular is the CSI: Chapel Hill camp offered for 6-8th graders.

Camp themes also include astronomical wonders, Lego Lab (explore physics and engineering), Get Lost (a study of all kinds of navigation and navigational aides), and Fizz! Bang! Boom! (some exciting chemistry experiments).

There are more summer camps available, but the above highlights some of the many offerings. Check out this map to see which camps are closest to your home. Or find a list of all Raleigh/Triangle area daycamps by clicking here.

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