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North Carolina Summer Send-Offs 2009
Click on the location name for more information. If you have questions or are having trouble getting event information please e-mail us at parents@unc.edu or call us at 919.962.8304.

Lake Norman Area, NC
Sun, Aug 09, 2009
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
18501 Harbor Light Blvd, Cornelius NC 28031

Lake Norman Carolina Student Send-Off Cruise
The Lake Norman Carolina Club, the Office of New Student & Caorlina Parent Programs and the General Alumni Association invite all alumni, parents and students to a student send-off cruise aboard the Yachta Yachta Yachta. The cruise will depart at 2 p.m. from the Lake Norman Peninsula Yacht Club and last for approximately 3 hours. We'll plan to anchor for swimming along the way; dress appropriately. Admission is free to local rising UNC first-year students and their parents. Boarding for all other guests and local alumni is $25 per person. We will ask the freshmen families to bring a covered dish to share. There will be a cash bar, including frozen drinks and virgin drinks for sale for those under 21.

Host: Lake Norman Carolina Club (lncarolinaclub@bellsouth.net)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: Free for UNC first-year students and their parents. $25 per person for all others.
RSVP: by Thu, Aug 06, 2009
RSVP Contact: To make reservations, please contact Lake Norman Carolina Club member, Holli McKinney @ 828-399-0481 cell and/or email hollimck@gmail.com .
Driving Directions: From Charlotte, take I-77 to exit 28 - Highway 73, head west 1.5 miles, then turn right on Jetton Road to The Peninsula. Follow Jetton Road until it turns into a two-lane road. A short distance farther about 2.5 miles on Jetton you will see Harbor Light Blvd. on the Left. Turn onto Harbor Light Blvd. and the Yacht Club will be about a quarter mile on your right. The Boat will be on the last Dock (M) to the Left as you are facing the water.

Alamance County

Burlington, NC
Wed, Aug 12, 2009
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
1573 York Place, Burlington NC 27215

Alamance County Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Caorlina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association, and the UNC Parents Council, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents, from Alamance County to a summer send-off hosted by Dr. & Mrs. Jim Powell. Join us for an ice cream social on the patio where our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and current Carolina students and alumni from the area before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will be able to meet other area familes, exchange information and learn more about Parents Clubs.

Host: Jim & Anne Powell (Anne40@aol.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: 0
RSVP: by Fri, Aug 07, 2009
RSVP Contact: Anne Powell at (336) 584-3443 or Anne40@aol.com
Driving Directions: Please go to http://maps.google.com or mapquest.com and enter your address and the event location of 1573 York Place, Burlington, NC 27215

Buncombe, Henderson, & surrounding communities County

Asheville, NC
Tue, Aug 11, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Southern Community Bank, 1751 Hendersonville Road, Asheville NC 28803

Asheville Summer Send-Off Ice Cream Social
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from Buncombe, Henderson, Polk and other surrounding Counties to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, Charles & Sandy Frederick, for ice cream sundaes and an opportunity for our newest Tar Heels to connect with their future classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about the Blue Ridge Parents Club.

Host: Charles & Sandy Frederick (brooks1990@aol.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: None
RSVP: by Thu, Aug 06, 2009
RSVP Contact: Sandy Frederick at brooks1990@aol.com or 828-687-8483
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address and the address of Southern Community Bank & Trust: 1751 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803

Cabarrus and Rowan County

All cities in this county, NC
Sat, Jul 25, 2009
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium | 2888 Moose Roads, Kannapolis NC 28083

Carolina Summer Send-Off and Intimidators Outing
The Cabarrus/Rowan Carolina Club, the Office of New Student & Caorlina Parent Programs and the General Alumni Association invite all alumni, parents and students to a cookout and Intimidators baseball game and the opportunity to meet and congratulate the new UNC students from our area. The pre-game picnic will include hot dogs, hamburgers and all the sides. We'll have reserved seats for the game, which will be followed by a fireworks display. All incoming and current UNC students plus one family member may attend at no cost. All others please pay $5. Sponsors for this event include Griffin Exotics Avian & Exotic Veterinary Hospital, Bill ('71) and Kay Harris. If you would like to sponsor this event, please e-mail Chris Griffin at cgriffin7@carolina.rr.com.

Host: Chris Griffin (cgriffin7@carolina.rr.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: Free for new students and one family member. $5 for all others.
RSVP: by Sat, Jul 11, 2009
RSVP Contact: Registration is required by Friday, July 11. Contact Chris Griffin '91 at cgriffin7@carolina.rr.com with the number of people in your party.
Driving Directions:

Catawba, Caldwell, Burke, Alexander County

All cities in this county, NC
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton NC 28658

Hickory Carolina Summer Send-Off Party
Join your Foothills Carolina Club, the General Alumni Association and the Office of New Student and Carolina Parent Programs to honor the newest additions to the Tar Heel family. We will send off the class of 2013 at First Presbyterian Church on Monday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. All alumni, students and parents are welcome to attend.

Host: Eric Sipe (eric@catawbacountync.gov)
Co-Host: ()
Cost:
RSVP: by Fri, Aug 14, 2009
RSVP Contact: Eric Sipe - eric@catawbacountync.gov
Driving Directions:

Cleveland & surrounding communities County

Shelby, NC
Sun, Aug 16, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 E Graham Street, Shelby NC 28150

Cleveland County Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Cleveland County area to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, Charles & Anne Langley, for a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to share with your new Carolina Family! Our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: Anne & Charles Langley (alangley@clevelandcountyschools.org)
Co-Host: ()
Cost:
RSVP: by Mon, Aug 10, 2009
RSVP Contact: Anne Langley at alangley@clevelandcountyschools.org or 704-482-8823 to let your hosts know the number in your family attending
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address and your destination address: 226 East Graham Street, Shelby, NC 28150

Cumberland County

Fayetteville, NC
Thu, Aug 13, 2009
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
104 Great Oaks Drive, Fayetteville NC 28303

Fayetteville Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association, and the UNC Parents Council, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents, from Cumberland County to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join us for light refreshments at the pool house where our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates, current Caorlina students and alumni from the area before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will meet with other area families, exchange information, and learn more about the Cumberland County Parents Club. Sharlene Williams and Mark & Beth Miller will be your hosts.

Host: Sharlene Williams (sharlenew@c-sprop.com)
Co-Host: Mark & Beth Miller (sassymccaw@aol.com)
Cost: 0
RSVP: by Mon, Aug 10, 2009
RSVP Contact: Sharlene Williams at sharlenew@c-sprop.com
Driving Directions: Please go to http://google.com and enter your address and the destination address of 104 Great Oaks Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Dare & Currituck Counties County

Outer Banks, NC
Thu, Aug 13, 2009
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
149 Beech Tree Trail, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk NC 27949

Outer Banks Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Dare & Currituck County areas to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, Ron & Susan Gray, for a dessert social and a fun-filled evening. Our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: Ron & Susan Gray (grayfamobx@charter.net)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: 0
RSVP: by Sat, Aug 08, 2009
RSVP Contact: Susan Gray at grayfamobx@charter.net or at (252) 261-7633
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://mapquest.com and enter your address and the destination address, 149 Beech Tree Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949

Forsyth & Stokes County

Winston-Salem, NC
Tue, Aug 11, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2518 Reynolds Drive, Winston-Salem NC 27104

Winston-Salem Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from Winston-Salem and Forsyth and Stokes Counties to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts for a casual evening with desserts where our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: Margaret & David Townsend (mdtown@aol.com)
Co-Host: Anna Kathryn & Mark Reece (mreece@ispsports.com)
Cost:
RSVP: by Sat, Aug 08, 2009
RSVP Contact: Anna Kathryn Reece at ak.reece@prucarolinas.com or 336-794-0522 to confirm the number that will be attending or to send your regrets. Thank you.
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address as well as the address of David & Margaret Townsend, 2518 Reynolds Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 If you need assistance call 336-725-2027

Gaston & Surrounding areas County

Gastonia, NC
Sat, Aug 15, 2009
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Martha Rivers Park Shelter 1, 1515 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia NC 28056

Gastonia Carolina Summer Send-Off Cookout
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Gastonia, Gaston County and surrounding areas to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, Rick & Lori Spargo and Raquel Cox-Tennal, for a Carolina Cookout. Please plan to bring a side dish to share with others. This will be a great opportunity for our newest Tar Heels to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: Rick & Lori Spargo (ricspargo@aol.com)
Co-Host: Raquel Cox-Tennal (cox-ten@live.com)
Cost: None - Please bring a side dish to share
RSVP: by Wed, Aug 12, 2009
RSVP Contact: Lori Spargo at ricspargo@aol.com or 704-674-2002 or Raquel Cox-Tennal at cox-ten@live.com or 864-838-2050 to confirm the number that will be attending and to let your host know what you are bringing.
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address and the Martha Rivers Park address: 1515 Neal Hawkins Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056 Call 704-674-2002 if you need assistance.

Guilford & surrounding communities County

High Point, NC
Sun, Aug 02, 2009
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
317 Skeet Club Road, High Point NC 27265

High Point Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the High Point area and surrounding commuties to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts for light refreshments and a fun-filled afternoon Our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about High Point Parents Club.

Host: Tom & Barbara Eller (teller@triad.rr.com)
Co-Host: David & Bitsy Wall (bbwall1234@aol.com)
Cost: Free
RSVP: by Tue, Jul 28, 2009
RSVP Contact: Barbara Eller at teller@triad.rr.com or 336-869-3022
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://mapquest.com and enter your address and the destination address of 317 Skeet Club Road, High Point, NC 27265

Guilford and surrounding communities County

Greensboro, NC
Fri, Aug 07, 2009
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
3203 Madison Ave, Greensboro NC 27403

Greensboro Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Greensboro-Guilford County regional area to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, Steve & Leslie Holland for a casual drop-by dessert social where our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their future classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about a Greensboro Progm at 8:00 p.m.

Host: Leslie & Steve Holland (sholland2@triad.rr.com )
Co-Host: Keith & Debbie Faircloth (unc82mom@aol.com)
Cost: Free
RSVP: by Mon, Aug 03, 2009
RSVP Contact: Debbie Faircloth at unc82mom@aol.com
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address as well as the Holland's address: 3203 Madison Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403

Johnston County

Smithfield, NC
Thu, Aug 06, 2009
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sleep Inn & Suites, 270 N. Equity Drive, Smithfield NC 27577

Johnston County Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Johnston County area and surrounding communities to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, Hank & Sarai Daniels for a dessert social and a fun-filled evening. Our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: Hank & Sarai Daniels (i95xit95@gmail.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: Free
RSVP: by Tue, Aug 04, 2009
RSVP Contact: Hank Daniels via e-mail at i95xit95@gmail.com or by phone at (919) 209-2375
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://mapquest.com and enter your address and the destination address of Sleep Inn & Suites (270 North Equity Drive, Smithfield, NC 27577) http://www.choicehotels.com/hotel/nc466

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte, NC
Sun, Aug 16, 2009
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Fletcher School | 8500 Sardis Road, Charlotte NC 28270

Charlotte Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association, the Carolina Parents Association and the Southeast Charlotte Parents Club invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Charlotte - Mecklenburg regional area to a Summer Send-Off social at the Fletcher School. Please join your host the Southeast Charlotte Carolina Parents Club for light refreshments where our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their future classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet and mingle other area families to exchange information and learn more about the Southeast Charlotte Parents Club.

Host: SE Charlotte Carolina Parents Club (sallyda@bellsouth.net)
Co-Host: Steve & Robin Weaver (weavervet@aol.com)
Cost: None
RSVP: by Tue, Aug 11, 2009
RSVP Contact: Please respond to Sally D'Alessandro via e-mail at sallyda@bellsouth.net or by phone or via phone at (704) 365-3153 to let the host know the number attending the event from your family.
Driving Directions: visit http://maps.google.com or http://mapquest.com and enter in your address and the address of the Fletcher School: 8500 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270

Moore & surrounding communities County

Pinehurst, NC
Sun, Aug 16, 2009
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
1600 Morganton Road, R-10, Pinehurst NC 28374

Moore County Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Moore County area to a Summer Send-Off dessert social at the home of your host, Teri Prince. Our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet and mingle with other area families to exchange information and learn more about the Moore County Parents Club.

Host: Teri Prince (tprince@terida.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: 0
RSVP: by Mon, Aug 10, 2009
RSVP Contact: Teri Prince at tprince@terida.com or (910) 692-4678
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address and the destination address of 1600 Morganton Road, R-10, Pinehurst, NC 28374

New Hanover County

Wilmington, NC
Wed, Aug 12, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
1001 Military Cutoff Rd, Ste 101- Sea Coast Realty, Wilmington NC 28405

Wilmington Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from New Hanover County and surrounding areas to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts for a casual and relaxing evening with refreshments while our newest Tar Heels get the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about the New Hanover County Carolina Parents Club.

Host: Tracy Lewchuk (tracylewchuk@seacoastrealty.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost:
RSVP: by Sun, Aug 09, 2009
RSVP Contact: Tracy Lewchuk via e-mail at tracylewchuk@seacoastrealty.com or 910-232-0788 to let your hosts know the number attending in your family.
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address and your destination address: 1001 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC 28405

Onslow County

All cities in this county, NC
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
New River Yacht Club | 109 Shoreline Drive, Jacksonville NC 28540

Onslow County Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Onslow County Carolina Club, the Office of New Student & Caorlina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association, and the UNC Parents Council, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents, from Onslow County to a summer send-off hosted by Judy '86 and Marshall '77 Frink. Join us for a send-off party where our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and current Carolina students and alumni from the area before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will be able to meet other area familes, exchange information and learn more about Parents Clubs.

Host: Onslow County Carolna Club (UNCOnslow@onsville.net)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: No charge.
RSVP: by Fri, Aug 07, 2009
RSVP Contact: RSVP to Glenn Hargett ?76 at UNCOnslow@onsville.net.
Driving Directions:

Pamlico County

All cities in this county, NC
Sat, Aug 08, 2009
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Bean, 301 Main Street, Bayboro NC 28515

Pamlico County Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Pamlico County area to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, David & Jean White, for light refreshments while our newest Tar Heels have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: David & Jean White (jeanw16@nc.rr.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost:
RSVP: by Sat, Aug 01, 2009
RSVP Contact: Jean White at jeanw16@nc.rr.com or (252) 249-6588
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address as well as the Bean's, 301 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515

Pitt County

All cities in this county, NC
Thu, Aug 06, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Home of Bert and Payton Powell, 1101 Johnston St., Greenville NC 27858

Pitt County Carolina Summer Send-off Party
The Office of New Student & Caorlina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association, and the UNC Parents Council, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents, from Pitt County to a summer send-off hosted by Bert and Payton Powell. Join us for a send-off party where our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and current Carolina students and alumni from the area before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will be able to meet other area familes, exchange information and learn more about Parents Clubs.

Host: Bert Powell (clubs@unc.edu)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: Free
RSVP: by Mon, Aug 03, 2009
RSVP Contact: Peyton Powell - (252)752-1581
Driving Directions:

Robeson and Bladen County

All cities in this county, NC
Sat, Aug 08, 2009
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Home of Mary Jo Walter ?73 | 200 Cambridge Blvd., Lumberton NC 28358

Robeson/Bladen Counties Carolina Summer Send-Off
Join your Robeson/Bladen Carolina Club, the General Alumni Association and the Office of New Student and Carolina Parent Programs to honor the newest additions to the Tar Heel family. We will send off the class of 2013 at the Home of Mary Jo Walter '73 on Saturday, August 8, at 10 a.m. All alumni, students and parents are welcome to attend.

Host: Mary Jo Walter (clubs@unc.edu)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: No Charge
RSVP: by Thu, Aug 06, 2009
RSVP Contact: RSVP to Mary Jo Walter ?79 at (910) 739-7412.
Driving Directions:

Scotland, Hoke and Richmond County

Laurinburg, NC
Sat, Aug 08, 2009
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10160 Academy Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352 NC 28352

Carolina Summer Send-Off
CANCELLED Please contact the Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs for questions or more information at 919-962-8304.

Host: Alana & Shawn Richards (alwaysus@bellsouth.net)
Co-Host: ()
Cost:
RSVP: by Mon, Aug 03, 2009
RSVP Contact:
Driving Directions:

Wake County

Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina, NC
Thu, Aug 13, 2009
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
4904 Northoak Ct, Holly Springs NC 27540

Holly Springs & Fuquay Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina area to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts, Mary & Howard Babbitt at their home, for a light dinner and a fun-filled evening. This is a great opportunity for our newest Tar Heels to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get tomeet and mingle with other area families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: Mary & Howard Babbitt (bhowardmary@nc.rr.com)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: None
RSVP: by Thu, Aug 06, 2009
RSVP Contact: Please contact the Babbitts at bhowardmary@nc.rr.com or 919-285-3726 to confirm the number that will be attending or to send your regrets.
Driving Directions: Please visit http://maps.google.com or http://www.mapquest.com and enter your address and the Babbitts': 4904 Northoak Ct, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Raleigh, NC
Tue, Aug 18, 2009
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
4824 Yadkin Drive / North Hills Club, Raleigh NC 27609

Wake County Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the UNC Parents Association, and the General Alumni Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents, to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Wake Country Tar Heel Parents are pleased to be your hosts for a relaxing, fun-filled and entertaining evening, where our newest Tar Heels will have a chance to meet up with their fellow classmates and get helpful tips from UNC administrators, current students, and alumni before heading off to Chapel Hill for the fall semester. We hope that you will come and join us and enjoy the evening with some delicious ice cream, hear the Starfish Bungalow Band perform and meet and mingle with Chase Jones, a catcher and student manager for the 2009 Tar Hell baseball team that went to the College World Series, plus some other special guests. Bring your camera as our own UNC Ramses mascot will be there to greet you. Parents, be sure to join in on the fun. This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other Tar Heel familes, exchange information, and learn more about the Wake County Parents' Club.

Host: Wake County Tar Heel Parents (parents@unc.edu)
Co-Host: Ann Wooten ()
Cost:
RSVP: by Tue, Aug 11, 2009
RSVP Contact: Respond to Becky Brown at beckybrown@earthlink.net or (191) 460-9472. Kindly let your hosts know how many will be attending (student/parents or guardian)
Driving Directions: Please use Google Maps or MapQuest and enter in the destination address of 4824 Yadkin Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

Watauga & Ashe County

Watauga & Ashe Counties, NC
Sun, Aug 09, 2009
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Valle Crucis Community Park, Herrick Pavilion, Valle Crucis NC 28607

Watauga & Ashe Counties Carolina Summer Send-Off
The Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs, the General Alumni Association and the UNC Parents Association, invite all first-year and transfer students, along with their parents from the Watauga County area to a Carolina Summer Send-Off. Please join your hosts for a pot luck social. Drinks and ice cream will be provided. Guests are encouraged and welcome to bring other treats as well. Bring clothes for creek play if desired (old sneakers, tubes, towels and a change of clothes). Our newest Tar Heels will have the opportunity to connect with their fellow classmates and other Carolina students and alumni before heading to Chapel Hill. Parents will get to meet other area families to exchange information and learn more about Carolina.

Host: Carolina Parents (parents@unc.edu)
Co-Host: Rebecca Kaenzig (kaenzigr@appstate.edu)
Cost: None
RSVP: by Thu, Aug 06, 2009
RSVP Contact: Rebecca Kaenzig at kaenzigr@appstate.edu
Driving Directions: For directions please visit http://www.vallecrucispark.org/directions.htm Call if you need assistance 828-773-4512

Wayne County

All cities in this county, NC
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
210 Ridgewood Drive, Goldsboro NC 27534

Wayne County Carolina Student Send-Off Barbecue
The Wayne County Carolina Club, the UNC General Alumni Association, the Office of New Student & Carolina Parent Programs and the UNC Parents Council invite all Wayne County Carolina first-year students, transfer students and their parents to an Eastern NC-style barbecue, sides, and sweet tea will be served. Casual attire is appropriate; Carolina blue preferred. Don?t miss this opportunity to meet other students from your area who are heading to UNC for the first time. Learn where to live, study, eat and more.

Host: Leon and Angela Stockton (clubs@unc.edu)
Co-Host: ()
Cost: Rirst-year and transfer students - no cost. All alumni and guests - $10/person.
RSVP: by Fri, Aug 07, 2009
RSVP Contact: RSVP by Friday, August 7 to Jimmy Neese at (919) 922-2052 or Dr. Leon Stockton at (919) 739-3835.
Driving Directions:

Last Modified: 7/20/2009

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