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In today's newsletter:
- See which Hillsborough artist just won honors in Fayetteville’s 2D show.
Also on today's calendar: Mending Circle at Hillsborough Art Walk — Circular Triangle.
Today's riddle: What do you call a bee that can't make up it's mind? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cape Fear Studios presents 15th annual 2D competition - Up and Coming Weekly (upandcomingweekly.com) — A Hillsborough-based artist, Sudie Rakusin, earned an honorable mention for her mixed-media piece “Clusterscape 48: Oodles” in Cape Fear Studios’ 15th Annual 2D Competition in Fayetteville. The free, juried exhibit features artists from across the country and is open through Aug. 25, offering a regional showcase that includes talent from right here in Hillsborough. 
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July 23 "MESS IT UP" with Special Guest — Anne & Arthur Fine Arts Supply →
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Other local events
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Anything Goes Art Meet Up, an informal drop in session
Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce Margaret Lane Gallery ANNEX/F-Stop 2, 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, NC
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Mending Circle at Hillsborough Art Walk — Circular Triangle →
Hillsborough Arts Council, 102 N Churton St, Hillsborough
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Monday July 13
Friday July 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
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🍅Tomato Day at the Carrboro Farmers' Market →
Carrboro, NC Calendar, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro
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Silent Saturday Meditation Retreat →
Carrboro, NC Calendar, 101 Cosgrove Ave. suite 142, Chapel Hill
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CAT 101: Healthcare and Basic Needs →
Orange County, NC Calendar, 1601 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill
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Bank Fishing Catfish Tournaments →
Graham-Mebane Lake, 3218 Bason Rd, Mebane
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Senior Joyful Gentle Movement with Kate Finlayson →
Recreation & Parks Covenant Place - 103 Culbreth Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516
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Housing and Human Services Advisory Commission - CANCELLED →
Carrboro, NC Calendar, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro
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Housing and Human Services Advisory Commission →
Carrboro Town Meetings Meet in Room 100 of Town Hall - 301 W. Main St. Carrboro NC 2751
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Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Carrboro Town Meetings Town Hall, Council Chambers - Carrboro NC 27510
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Senior Game Day At Covenant Place →
Recreation & Parks Covenant Place - 103 Culbreth Rd Chapel Hill NC 27516
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Saturday July 11
Tuesday July 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A lost kitten showed up in our yard today.
I’m not sure whether it’s a girl or a boy. Let me know if you know where he/she came from (Nextdoor Lawrence Rd) - Lovely Summer Blooms!
$10 per bouquet, Cash or Venmo at stand 3700 NC-57, Hillsborough Delivery available for Hillsborough addresses! DM to inquire! (Nextdoor Schley)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Mebane. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Police Officer in Mebane. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hillsborough here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carrboro
- We Can't Keep This Brochure on the Shelves (thelocalreporter.press)
- Carrboro to spend $3 million to replace vehicles damaged by flood in 2025 storm (spectrumlocalnews.com)
- Carrboro tenants organize to demand CASA fix their housing, condemned apartments (newsobserver.com)
Mebane
- Area golfers compete in state amateur tournaments (alamancenews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A maybe (Thank you Donna S. for sending it in!)
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