Flora in her climbing tree. Photo by Evelyn Greene.

Seven-year-old Flora Arnsberger accompanied her dad, Matthew, on a woods walk with me several months ago. Knowing that her dad often took her on nature walks, I suggested that Flora be my “junior naturalist” assistant. She delighted us by finding things that we older folks were simply too big and preoccupied to notice.

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Mathew Barton was instrumental in Boy Scout Troop 45’s cotton candy operation during last year’s Carrboro Day. Photo by Kirk Ross.

by Susan Dickson
Staff Writer

The 13th annual Carrboro Day will feature activities and events both new and old, focusing on a new theme this year: “Celebrating a Sustainable Community.”

Catherine DeVine, director of Carrboro Day, said that while the event will include new features and activities, much of the May 4 festival will be reminiscent of those of years past.

“That’s why we love it,” said DeVine. “It’s like an old movie – out of time.”

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Glenn Gerding, candidate for judge, chats with Democratic Party volunteers James Merritt and Claire Millar in front of Carrboro Town Hall. By Wednesday afternoon, more than 700 voters had cast their ballots early at the Town Hall, one of four early voting sites in Orange County.