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Recreation & Parks |
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Trips and Hikes |
| Day Trips
and Hikes are designed for participants 18 years and older.
If you have any suggestions for day trips, hikes or programs
please call 918-7372. |
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Day Trips
Antiquing In The Sandhills
American Tobacco Campus
Rudy Theatre Musical Christmas Show
Christmas Spectacular Temple Theatre
Golden Trails
Harris Lake
Fall Colors at Hemlock Bluffs
Battle Branch Chapel Hill
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REC CONNECT 
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DAY TRIPS |
Carrboro Recreation
and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back
road ambling, and interest-piquing destinations. Take
advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to
someone else! All trips are geared for adults. Transportation
by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall and return times
are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility.
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| ANTIQUING
IN THE SANDHILLS |
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Take a stroll down the Sandhills "Antiques Lane"
by visiting numerous shops in Cameron.We will also enjoy
a fabulous lunch (Dutch treat) at the Carolina Dining
Room in the luxurious Pinehurst resort, home of the
2005 and 2007 U.S. Open.
Bring Money for Lunch
5300
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| Ages:18 & up |
Cost: $14 |
| Date: Tuesday, September 23
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Time: 8:30am
- 5pm |
| Location: Town Hall
Parking Lot
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AMERICAN TOBACCO CAMPUS |
| We are headed
right down the road to visit the New American Tobacco
Campus in Durham. No longer is it the 1800's tobacco factory,
but rather a revitalized place to relax, eat and enjoy
the tranquil waterfalls. Lunch will be on your own so
please bring money.
5301
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| Ages:18 & up |
Cost:
$8 |
| Date: Friday, October
10 |
Time:
10am - 2pm |
| Location:
Town Hall Parking Lot
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RUDY THEATRE MUSICAL CHRISTMAS SHOW
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This show
is guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the holidays.
Sing along with traditional Christmas favorites like Silver
Bells, White Christmas, and Christmas in Dixie. Laugh
until you cry at the antics of our comedian. Remember
the reason for the season with our spiritual tribute to
Christmas. Loose yourself in our show and let yourself
go to a special place in your heart, a place where you
will find Christmas.
We will be stopping on the way for lunch; please bring
money.
5302
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| Ages:18 & up |
Cost:
$25 |
| Date: Thursday,
November 20 |
Time:
10am -5:30 pm |
| Location:
Town Hall Parking Lot
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CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR TEMPLE THEATRE
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| This holiday season we
will be traveling to the Temple Theatre in Sanford NC
to enjoy a wonderful Christmas Show. Please bring money
for lunch; we will be dining at Mrs. Lacy's Magnolia House
in Sanford.
5303
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| Ages:18 & up |
Cost: $23 |
| Date: Thursday, December 4 |
Time: 10am
- 5pm |
| Location: Town Hall
Parking Lot
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GOLDEN TRAILS SERIES |
| This adult oriented walking
group gets you out and about on local trails. The company
of others, the gains from a little physical endeavor and
the joys of being in a natural environment are possible
rewards. A small fee helps cover accompanying staff costs.
Transportation from a central point is offered . Binoculars
are always encouraged. Water is always a must bring! As
with any exercise, your physician's recommendation for
your participation is encouraged. Please feel free to
call Dana Hughes at 918-7372 to find out more specific
trail difficulty information so that you can make a good
choice. Pre-Registration required for all trips. |
| HARRIS
LAKE |
| Join naturalist
Kate Finlayson as she leads you on an adventure through
a variety of forest habitats, around old farm ponds and
along the shores of beautiful Harris Lake. We will search
for eagles, osprey and other water birds.Bring water and
binoculars if you have them.
5308
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| Ages:18 & up |
Cost:
$4 |
| Date: Thursday, September 25 |
Time: 8:30am
- 12:20pm |
| Location: Town Hall
Parking Lot
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| FALL
COLORS AT HEMLOCK BULFFS |
| Observe the
wonderful array of fall colors at Hemlock Bluffs Nature
Preserve. Along the way we will stop at the elevated observation
platforms which allow for good treetop-level birding.
Be sure to bring a lunch the picnic area. Also, bring
binoculars if you like for close up views of the animals
and plants we will find.
5309
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| Ages:18 & up |
Cost: $4 |
| Date: Tuesday, October 21 |
Time: 10am
- 2pm |
| Location: Town Hall
Parking Lot
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| BATTLE
BRANCH CHAPEL HILL |
| Join Naturalist
Kate Finlayson and hike the Battle Branch Trail in Chapel
Hill. This is a 1.5 mile trail made of natural surface
through upland forest area with moderate slopes. Be sure
to bring a lunch and if you like binoculars. We should
be able to observe lots of winter migrants' including
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, White-throated Sparrow and
Junco and if we are lucky the resident Barred Owls.
5310
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| Ages:18 & up |
Cost: $4 |
| Date: Friday, November 21 |
Time: 10am
- 2pm |
| Location:
Town Hall Parking Lot
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REC CONNECT
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GET INVOLVED
Much of the vitality of life in Carrboro is due to the
active involvement of citizens in the community. Volunteers
of all ages regularly
share their talents, skills, and ideas by planning or
assisting with large events, serving on town advisory
boards, or coaching a youth sports team. While some
activities require the contribution of many hours others
call for only a few hours of time. Not only can you
share your talents, you can have fun, make new friends
and discover more about your town.
"INVEST
IN OUR COMMUNITY - BY LENDING A HELPING HAND"
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