Calling all film buffs! The rescheduled Carrboro Film Fest is Feb. 27-March 1. Black History Month is still in full swing. Join us for concerts on Sunday, Feb. 22 and March 8. Don't miss this year's Health Fair on Saturday, Feb. 28. Remember to get your applications in today (Feb. 18) for Green Neighborhood Grants and Launch Local! Did you miss any Black History Month events earlier this month? You can check out recaps below or visit our YouTube channel for highlights and replays.
Carrboro Film Fest invites film patrons Feb. 27-March 1, 2026
The Carrboro Film Fest, which celebrates its 20th festival this year, takes place Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Drakeford Library Complex in downtown Carrboro.
Tickets are now sold out for all film blocks, but tickets may become available due to returned orders. Check our ticketing page to see if tickets are available. Additionally, there will be a standby line for each event. 10 minutes before showtime, we will open sales to the standby line to fill any remaining seats in the theater. The standby line does not guarantee a ticket, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
For more information about the new dates and ticket details, visit the Carrboro Film Fest at www.carrborofilm.org
Join Us for Black History Month in Carrboro
The Town of Carrboro is proud to recognize and celebrate Black people and Black history in Carrboro and across the nation during Black History Month.
We invite and encourage all Carrboro residents to participate in local Black History Month events and to learn about and celebrate the lives, history, and contributions of Black people during February and throughout the year.
Check out all the great events planned and organized by the Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Resources Department.
Carrboro Celebrates Black History Month - Our Event Schedule
Please note events that have been rescheduled from previously announced times. We look forward to seeing you at this year's Black History Month Celebration in Carrboro!
Sunday, Feb. 22: Black History Month Concert featuring The Four Seasons 3 p.m. at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro NC 27510
Saturday, Feb. 28: Health & Wellness Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro NC 27510
Sunday, March 8: Black History Month Concert featuring Kay Marion & The Neo Symphony 3 p.m. at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro NC 27510
"A Century of Black History Commemorations"
Thank you to our speakers Dr. Ivy Taylor and NC Rep. Amos Quick III for “A Century of Black History Commemorations" held on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
While discussing historical milestones of American Black History such as the Great Migration (c. 1910–1970), which saw six million Black Americans relocate from the rural South to Northern/Western cities, each speaker returned to the importance of family in their lives and success -- and in particular, the key role of their grandmothers.
This lecture series is presented by the Town of Carrboro for Black History Month with hosts Mayor Barbara Foushee and Michelle Blume of the Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department.
A decade ago, Ivy Taylor was Mayor Taylor, serving three years as San Antonio’s top elected official. Now the Carolina alum is back in Chapel Hill. Dr. Ivy Taylor is a prominent leader in public service and higher education, known for her time as the first Black woman mayor of San Antonio (2014-2017) and later the first female president of Rust College (2020-2023).
Currently she’s a Professor of the Practice in Public Leadership at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government and Director of Local Relations for the UNC System in Chapel Hill, focusing on bridging university and community efforts.
Pastor and NC Representative Amos L. Quick III is a lifelong North Carolina resident and serves as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Lexington, N.C. He holds degrees from UNC-Wilmington and Andersonville Theological Seminary and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. .
Circulating Black History: Community Spend Week
Join the Town of Carrboro, the Chapel Hill–Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, and the Black Business Alliance for Circulating Black History: Community Spend Week, a community-wide effort to celebrate Black History Month through collective economic action.
Throughout the week, we will gather at Black-owned businesses to intentionally spend, connect, and support—bringing forward a long tradition of economic cooperation by turning history into present-day impact. By showing up together, we help generate immediate revenue for local businesses and strengthen our shared community economy.
Community Spend Week stops include:
Monday, Feb. 16 | 12 - 2 p.m. — The Flying Pierogi (101 Two Hills Dr #140, Carrboro) Photo above is Carrboro’s leadership team kicking off the week with a meeting and a delicious lunch at The Flying Pierogi.
Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 12 - 2 p.m.— Tonya’s Cookies (400 S Elliott Rd C, Chapel Hill)
Thursday, Feb. 19| 10a.m. to 4 p.m. — Carolina Car Wash (414 E Main St, Carrboro)
Registration is free, and participants are encouraged to bring cash for the most direct economic impact, though all forms of payment are welcome. You may register for one, two, or all three stops based on your availability.
Come be part of a meaningful way to honor Black history—by putting it into action today. We hope to see you throughout the week.
Join us as we honor the past by showing up in the present.
Launch Local accepting applications for new cohort
The Town of Carrboro is pleased to announce Launch Local, a new program for aspiring founders and early-stage businesses in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
This 10-week series of in-person evening seminars will take place from early March through April 2026. The series will be facilitated by Jordan Meier, a Launch staff member and certified CO.STARTER facilitator, a nationally recognized curriculum that covers topics such as business financing, scaling, and marketing. The program cost is $100 for accepted applicants and applications are due by Feb. 18, 2026.
Launch Local is a collaboration among Launch Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Economic Development, and Carrboro Economic Development. Chapel Hill and Carrboro are the primary funders, contributing $7,000 each for program costs and materials, including subsidizing participant costs. Launch Chapel Hill, a 501(c)3 is providing staff and program coordination.
Carrboro Announces Green Neighborhoods Grants: Apply Today!
The Town of Carrboro is officially inviting residents to help lead the charge against climate change. Applications are now open for the Green Neighborhoods Grant Program, offering up to $25,000 to fund community-driven projects that make Carrboro a greener, more resilient place to live.
Empowering Local Action
Rooted in the Carrboro Community Climate Action Plan adopted in 2017, the program is designed to move climate action from the Town Hall directly into neighborhoods. The grant prioritizes projects that benefit low-income communities and communities of color—groups often disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change.
“What makes this program truly unique is that instead of telling neighborhoods how to fight climate change, it empowers neighbors to work with neighbors to address the issues that they care about most in ways that they know will be successful,” said Chief Sustainability Officer Amy Armbruster.
What Can the Funds Be Used For?
Neighborhoods are encouraged to dream big. The program seeks projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve ecosystem resiliency, or spark climate awareness. Successful past recipients have used funds to:
Launch neighborhood compost drop-off programs.
Construct rain gardens to mitigate local flooding.
Plant native trees and community gardens to cool neighborhoods and support pollinators.
Start education campaigns to empower neighbors to take action.
How to Apply
The Town is looking for projects that demonstrate strong neighborhood participation and a clear plan for environmental and social impact.
The Town of Carrboro is committed to making this process accessible to everyone. If your neighborhood needs help with language translation, finding a fiscal agent, or one-on-one application support, the Sustainability Office is ready to assist.
Contact Information: For questions or assistance, please contact Amy Armbruster at aarmbruster@carrboronc.gov or call (919) 918-7345.
Coffee with a Cop at Lanza's Cafe
Join us on Friday, Feb 20 from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. for Coffee with a Cop at Lanza's Cafe, 601 W Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510.
Come ask questions, meet your local officers and get involved! Don't forget, the coffee is on us!
For questions, contact Sgt. Dixon at 919-918-7410.
Mayor’s Moment – February 2026
February is a meaningful month in Carrboro—one that calls us to both reflect and connect. There are many opportunities for connection this month as we observe and celebrate Black History Month. During Black History Month, we honor the profound contributions, leadership, creativity, and resilience of Black Americans, whose history is deeply woven into the story of Carrboro, Orange County, and our nation. This month is an opportunity not only to celebrate achievements, but also to listen, learn, and recommit ourselves to the values of equity, justice, and inclusion that Carrboro strives to uphold.
February also brings Valentine’s Day, reminding us of the importance of love in all its forms—love for our families, our friends, our neighbors, and our community. In Carrboro, love shows up through kindness, civic engagement, volunteerism, and care for one another, especially during challenging times so as we move through this month together, let us honor our history, strengthen our connections, and continue building a Carrboro that is welcoming, compassionate, and committed to dignity and opportunity for all. And let’s not forget about the other holidays and observances this month, all of which provide opportunities to celebrate each other, to connect and to support various causes.
Recently, the 2026 Carrboro Town Council Retreat provided an important opportunity for reflection, collaboration, and alignment as we looked ahead to the work before us. Over the course of the retreat, Council members engaged in thoughtful and productive discussions centered on our town pillars, shared values, community priorities, and long-term vision for Carrboro. Council priorities include housing (affordable, workforce, emergency and transitional); transportation, climate resilience and land use.
Together, we examined the challenges and opportunities facing our town, strengthened our working relationships, and reaffirmed our commitment to equity, transparency, sustainability, and inclusive governance. As we move forward, the insights and direction established during this retreat will help guide our policy decisions, town budget decisions and collaboration with staff, boards, and residents.
Finally, please take the time to check your voter registration, early voting schedules and polling sites and above all, make a plan to vote. Tell your friends and neighbors because all elections are important so let’s get ready to vote!
--Mayor Barbara Foushee
Thank you to our speakers Dasan Ahanu and Dr. Freddie Parker for “A Century of Black History Commemorations" on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.
This lecture series is presented by the Town of Carrboro for Black History Month with hosts Mayor Barbara Foushee and Michelle Blume of the Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department.
Watch the complete livestream video on the Carrboro YouTube Channel!
Dr. Freddie Parker is professor emeritus and former Julius L. Chambers Endowed Professor of History at NC Central University in Durham, N.C. He taught American, African American, and African history at NC Central University for 50 years (1975-2025).
Dasan Ahanu is an award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar. He is a Southern storyteller who uses stories to deepen our understanding and awareness of what's happening around us.
Town Council Update
CARRBORO, NC --The Carrboro Town Council will meet next at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and took the following actions:
Voted to delay the Reimagining Weaver Street Project for one year during which time outreach and engagement will be undertaken with downtown businesses, patrons and communities. The proposal had called for E. Weaver Street to be closed to vehicles on weekends as a pilot project. The town is evaluating possibilities of permanently closing the street to vehicles to focus on turning the two-way road into a pedestrian and bicycle only plaza.
Authorized staff to apply for the 2026 Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Grant. This grant is administered by the NC Forest Service.
Approved budget, grant, and capital project ordinance amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Received a Tropical Storm Chantal Recovery Update and FEMA Public Assistance Overview
Received an informational presentation on the Stormwater Enterprise
Made appointments to boards and commissions – Housing and Community Services Advisory Commission (Lori Carter and Imanie Williams) and the Climate and Environmental Advisory Commission (Darryl Carpenter, Lydia Vaughn and Alyssa Paull)
ABOUT CARRBORO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. You can reach the Town Council with your ideas, views and questions anytime at Council@carrboronc.gov Meetings are open to the public to join in person at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. OR via Livestreaming at YouTube.com/CarrboroNC
Regular business meetings are generally held the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Work sessions are generally held the second Tuesdays of the month. Public comment is not accepted during work sessions, and votes are not taken.
The Triangle Bikeway is a planned, 23-mile bikeway that would connect Raleigh, Cary, RTP, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
This bikeway could potentially connect to a future extension of the Morgan Creek Trail in Chapel Hill, which will be extended to connect with Carrboro’s soon-under-construction Morgan Creek Greenway.
A survey is being conducted by the Capital Area MPO (CAMPO) on the eastern portion of the bikeway, which will connect Raleigh to RTP and be funded by Wake County and the Research Triangle Foundation.
As this is the first portion of a bikeway that could connect to Carrboro in the future, we encourage you to learn more about the project and take the survey at https://monkeylink.co/3442b8.
Statewide Primary and Orange County Schools Board of Education Election Day is March 3
Orange County offers early voting to all eligible, registered Orange County voters who wish to vote early, in-person. Those who missed the registration deadline may register and vote during the early voting period with proof of residency.
Orange County offers absentee voting by mail to all registered Orange County voters who wish to vote by mail rather than at a one-stop early voting site or on Election Day.
If you decide to vote on election day, Tuesday, March 3, you must vote at your assigned polling place. To find out your assigned polling place and view a sample ballot on Election Day, use the Voter Search Tool.
Master Your Meter and Save with Home Repair Lab and OWASA
Are your energy and water bills through the roof? Wondering if there are easy ways you can make a difference to save energy and water? We have a solution for you!
Join Chris and Mindy Meyers from Home Repair Lab and Mary Tiger from OWASA for a special presentation on Thursday, March 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S. Greensboro St.
This workshop will discuss easy ways you can save energy and water and how to get those bills under control. Participants will leave this program with an understanding of how your home uses water and energy, low- to no-cost things you can do to save money on your utility bills, and helpful tips to get started on larger home projects.
Relevant for homeowners, first-time home buyers, and renters. Presentations will be followed by interactive question and answer sessions. A giveaway bag with energy-saving supplies will be given to each registered participant!
Free interpretation services are available. Please contact Amy Armbruster at aarmbruster@carrboronc.gov or call (919) 918-7345 at least 48 hours in advance to ensure an interpreter is present.
To all who are celebrating...
The Town of Carrboro recognizes our diverse community and the many observances meaningful to our residents this month.
New Art Class Alert!
Register today for a new art class provided by Carrboro Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services. Two sessions of this new class taught by Atula Sakhi will be available in March and April at The Drakeford Library Complex.
Eco Art Printmaking
Let's create nature-inspired paper art. We will dive deep into nature’s magic as we explore painting with watercolor, flower-pressing, paper making & eco-printing. At the end of our time together students will have a lovely collection of pressed flowers, hand-made paper and eco prints, as well as botanical watercolor art.
Register online through Rec Trac and filter for "Youth Programs" to find the class listing (201400).
Check out our Monthly Events Newsletter to discover all the exciting programs and special events that are coming up!
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