State of the Arts of Orange County and North Carolina

October 5, 2017, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Come learn about the impact of the arts on our local economy at this special event co-hosted by the Orange County Arts Commission and the N.C. Arts Council. Presenters will include N.C. Arts Council Executive Director Wayne Martin, OCAC Director Katie Murray, and Rachel Ash, associate director of Arts Everywhere at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. A question and answer session will follow. The program portion of the event will take place from 5:30-6:30pm, followed by a reception in the gallery of The ArtsCenter. Entertainment by Orange County artists will include a reading by "Big Fish" author Daniel Wallace, a 50 by 50 artist, celebrating the N.C. Arts Council's 50th anniversary. Additionally, there will be a puppet performance by Tarish “Jeghetto” Pipkins, and a musical performance by Americana duo Tim and Susan Wells, in partnership with Music Maker Relief Foundation. Refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available.

Volleyball Drop-In

October 5, 2017, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Grey Culbreth Middle School Gymnasium (located in back left of school)

The Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department Drop-In programs allow participants the opportunity to play in an informal setting and to meet others of similar sporting interest. Groups are welcome to attend. Ages: 16+ (Experienced players 15&U are welcomed to attend w/ a parent)

Environmental Advisory Board

October 5, 2017, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Appearance Committees

October 5, 2017, 7:30 PM @ Town Hall

The Appearance Commission: Initiates, promotes, and assists in the implementation of programs for general community beautification within the town's planning jurisdiction Seeks to coordinate the activities of individuals, agencies, organizations and groups, public and private, whose plans, activities and programs bear upon the appearance of the town and its environs Directs the attention of the mayor and the board of aldermen to ways in which the town government may take direct action affecting the appearance of the town and its environs Makes recommendations upon any permit or other item referred to the commission by the board of aldermen, planning board, board of adjustment, or administrator Appoints subcommittees (consisting of commission members) or advisory groups (consisting of commission members, persons who are not non commission members or any combination thereof) to advise and assist the commission in carrying out its duties Takes any other action authorized by this cha

Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee

October 5, 2017, 7:30 PM @ Town Hall, Rm. 100

The committee shall: Review zoning amendment requests and special and conditional use permit applications for developments within the Northern Transition Area and make recommendations on the same to the board of adjustment or board of aldermen, respectively. Use the studies above as the basis of its development of, and recommendations for, additional policies, objectives, goals, plans, ordinances, and administrative actions that will preserve and enhance that special character, and relate to its growth. Develop and recommend to the Board of Aldermen policies, ordinances, administrative procedures and other means for carrying out plans in an efficient and coordinated manner. Track and review other studies and plans that will have an impact on the Northern Study Area - including those of the Chapel Hill Town Council, The Orange County Board of County Commissioners and their appointed committees - and give feedback to the originating governing body. Meet annually with the Carrboro Pl

Planning Board

October 5, 2017, 7:30 PM @ Town Hall

The Planning Board: Makes studies and recommends to the Board of Aldermen plans, goals and objectives relating to the growth, development and redevelopment of the Town and the surrounding extra-territorial planning area Develops and recommends to the Board of Aldermen policies, ordinances, administrative procedures and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner Makes recommendations to the Board of Aldermen concerning proposed conditional use permits and proposed zoning map changes Performs any other duties assigned by the Board of Aldermen

Transportation Advisory Board

October 5, 2017, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Town Hall

The TAB shall conduct studies and advise and make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen concerning all matters relating to the transportation within the Town of Carrboro and the surrounding area, including, but not limited to: The need for the construction, operation, relocation, or improvement of streets, sidewalks, and bikeways The establishment and improvement of alternative methods of mass transportation The TAB shall report to the Board of Aldermen as requested by the board and shall undertake such studies or perform such duties as the board may request from time to time.