š± Where to find the best late-summer peaches and tomatoes near Hillsborough.
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In today's newsletter:
- Where to find the best late-summer peaches and tomatoes near Hillsborough.
- What did Mayor Mark Bell reveal about Hillsboroughās fall plans?
Also on today's calendar: Evening Elephants and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Thursday: A strong afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
- Friday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Word of Mouth: Savoring the last bit of summer (newsoforange.com subscription) ā Hillsborough food lovers can still snag late-summer treats like peaches from a stand on Old Route 86 and intensely flavored tomatoes from Walkerās Farm and the Eno Farmers Market in town. The column shares practical tips for preserving produce, recipes for pickle lemonade and Mexican street corn salad, and even a local spot in Boone Square for Mexican paletas and coconut ice cream. 
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ā¢ Hillsborough: Community Survey, Labor Day, Fall Schedules (chapelboro.com) ā Hillsborough residents are being asked to complete a new community survey while also preparing for Labor Day closures and schedule changes around town services. Mayor Mark Bell discussed these updates, along with the return of regular fall school and government routines, in his weekly radio conversation that keeps Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County listeners in the loop. Ā Ā Ā
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Willow Avalon ā
Catās Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
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Mebane's First Thursday- Celebrating Moms Everywhere and Every Kind
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce Downtown Mebane Clay Street Mebane, NC
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Evening Elephants ā
Catās Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro
8:00 pm -
Margaret Glaspy ā
Catās Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro
8:00 pm -
Damien Jurado ā
Catās Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro
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Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival ā
Ayr Mount, 376 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough
10:00 am -
SCOT and Saltire Gallerie Present: Scottish Cultural Gathering ā
Saltire Gallerie, 209 Burnside Dr, Hillsborough
4:30 pm -
An Evening at the Hogg House: Scottish Cultural Event ā
Saltire Gallerie, 209 Burnside Dr, Hillsborough
4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
Wednesday September 16
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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School Picture Day
Northside Elementary School 350 Caldwell St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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MGE Spirit Night at Jeni's
Morris Grove Elementary School 215 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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Storytime and Playtime ā
Carrboro, NC Calendar, 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro
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Joint Advisory Board Meeting/Planning Board Meeting ā
Carrboro, NC Calendar Carrboro, NC 27510
7:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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- Nice walk in the woods behind our house this morning and ran into this cute one.
I had no idea till this year that the Eastern Box Turtle is in decline, AND the juveniles eat mostly animal matter: caterpillars, grasshoppers,ā¦ (Nextdoor Eno Cabin) - Missing Cat.
Goes by the name Augustus. A large orange tabby weighing around 17lbs. Distinctive medium coat with white socks that are tall on the back. Has beenā¦ (Nextdoor Hardscrabble)
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Hillsborough. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Hillsborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsborough here.
š Nearby News
Carrboro
- State Legislature Limits Carrboro's Authority Over Development (thelocalreporter.press)
- Studio Visit with Artist and Musician Ron Liberti Ahead of His September Exhibit at Horace Williams House (thelocalreporter.press)
- āI Just Need More Wattage:' Pre-Grunge Fuzzlords Dinosaur Jr. Turn It Up To 11 For A New Generation, Tour (Cover) (pollstar.com)
Mebane
- Buc-ee's CEO Says Chain Will Prioritize 'Conservative, Business-Friendly' States for Expansion (slaynews.com)
- BlackRock Inc. Purchases New Shares in First Community Bancshares, Inc. $FCBC (marketbeat.com)
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