Register for Pittsboro 101
Town of Pittsboro Announces Fourth Offering of PBO-101 Academy; Registration Open Until October 18th Pittsboro, NC - The Town of Pittsboro is proud to announce the next offering of our Citizen's Academy, known as "PBO 101." PBO 101 is a six-week course designed to offer participants an educational and interactive learning experience on the workings of the Town government. The course, previously seven weeks in duration, has been condensed and reworked as we no longer have a session focused on water and wastewater utilities. The curriculum will cover current Town programs, services, and procedures and offer an in-depth look at several Town departments, including Administration/Finance, Police, Planning/Downtown, Parks and Recreation, Engineering, Public Works, Communications & Emergency Management, and the Governing Board. To ensure that participants have the chance to discuss and communicate with Town staff and leaders and participate in the practical exercises, the class size is limited to 12 participants. Senior Town staff will lead each session at the Town Offices at Main Street Station (287 East St) from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The final session will consist of dinner and conversation in small groups with the Town's Commissioners. The time and location of the final session will be communicated to participants during the academy. Requirements to Participate Participants must be 18 years of age, or older, on or before the first day of classes, Participants must complete the written application/registration form and submit the completed document to the Town, and Participants must sign a waiver of liability on or before the first day of class. Registration Priorities Approval for applicants to participate in the PBO 101 course is prioritized based on the following priority schedule: Residents and Business Owners within the Town's Corporate Limits. Residents and Business Owners outside of the Town's Corporate Limits BUT within the […]
Delafield Book Launch at Havoc Brewing
Havoc Brewing 39 West Street, PittsboroThe first historical fiction series written by real archaeologist L. E. L. Delafield, Wheel of the Year is a sprawling epic that draws on ancient truths buried in the tombs and beneath the stone circles of the British and Irish countryside! Come to Havoc to meet the author and get your copy signed! Books will be available for purchase at the event or bring your copy.
Aran Shetterly presents MORNINGSIDE: the 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City’s Soul, with John L. S. Simpkins at Flyleaf Books
Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel HillAn unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, N.C., and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America’s promised ideals. Flyleaf will offer seating for up to 70 in-person guests, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book. Please indicate in the comments if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event. Signing line at 5:30pm, talk begins at 6:00pm. Aran Shetterly is a writer, editor, and narrative historian. He is the author of the critically acclaimed The Americano: Fighting with Castro for Cuba’s Freedom, the founder of the Mexico City-based magazine, Inside Mexico, and a member of the board of the Americans Who Tell the Truth organization. He has received numerous fellowships, including the Virginia Humanities Fellowship and the 2019 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship. Aran holds a BA in literature from Harvard College, and an MA in American Studies. He currently he lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his son and wife, the New York Times bestselling author Margot Lee Shetterly. John L.S. Simpkins, President and CEO at MDC, works with the entire team to set strategy, shape MDC’s portfolio of work, and engage with partners and the public around the urgent challenge of eliminating disparities to build a South where all people can thrive. Before joining MDC in 2020, John held various leadership roles in efforts to promote equity, access, and inclusion at the state, national, and international levels. A constitutional scholar and practicing attorney, John served in the Obama Administration as deputy general counsel for the White House Office of Management and Budget and general counsel for the U.S. Agency for International Development. He is a Senior Lecturer at Duke Law […]
