Author Archives: David Arneke

Welcome to July in College Hill

… and remember, every Tuesday: the In*Spire meditation group and the Taco Tuesday Bike Ride. For details, see the Calendar page.

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This week’s notes on life and real estate in College Hill

Neighbors James and Amanda Keith have bought the stately mansion Double Oaks at 204 North Mendenhall. They plan to re-establish the turn-of-the-century, colonial revival house as a bed-and-breakfast by the end of the summer. … There are rumblings from the … Continue reading

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Slow down on Tuesdays with a meditation group or bike ride … Plus sightings of little kids, Republicans and a raccoon …

A weekly meditation group will begin meeting this week, Tuesdays at noon at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. The public is invited. For more information contact Lora Farlow or the church office, 336-275-6403. … Also every Tuesday, the Taco Tuesday Beginner Ride rolls … Continue reading

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A few things you need to know about College Hill right now … including news of babies, chickens, churches and more …

A few short items worth knowing about College Hill, delivered via the venerable but vanishing journalistic device known as a three-dot column: Save the date: National Night Out is Tuesday August 2, and what better place to hold the official College Hill … Continue reading

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UNCG’s Spartan Open Pantry needs summer food donations

The Spartan Open Pantry needs food donations this summer to help offset lower contributions from the UNCG community while the university isn’t in session. The pantry provides food to UNCG students and staff who need assistance. Donations can be dropped off … Continue reading

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Primaries on Tuesday for Congress and N.C. Supreme Court

Remember: College Hill is now in District 13 for the U.S. House of Representatives. Both parties have primaries for that seat tomorrow, June 7 (polling location). Also, there’s a very important primary for the N.C. Supreme Court (details here). In … Continue reading

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Many summer events and an election coming up in June

Once we get beyond the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, we’ll begin a new month with a remarkable number of events in the neighborhood and nearby. These in particular are worth being aware of: Saturday June 4, the annual June Jubilee, an … Continue reading

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Block captains needed for revival of Neighborhood Watch

The College Hill Neighborhood Watch is being brought back to life. Please join us in making the Neighborhood Watch a valuable contributor to the neighborhood’s quality of life once again. Our first step is to recruit and organize block captains … Continue reading

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State and federal tax credits for restoring historic properties: Information available online from the city’s recent workshop

Information is now available online from the regional workshop on state tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic properties held earlier this month. Click here for information (PDF) from the State Historic Preservation Office on the new state tax credits and … Continue reading

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Come see 808 Walker Avenue at an open house on Sunday

The wonderful Orlo Epps House at 808 Walker will be have an open house Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to see one of College Hill’s most impressive houses before it’s sold and, we hope, … Continue reading

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