In an effort to bring people together and promote cultural diversity, Carrboro will celebrate its eighth annual community dinner Sunday.
The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. in the cafeteria of McDougle Middle School, located at 900 Old Fayetteville Road.
Nerys Levy, chairwoman of the community dinner committee, said the event will feature an array of attractions. Mama Dip’s Kitchen will provide the food, and a variety of culturally diverse musical acts, including a Latin band and Greek dance group, will perform on stage as locals dine.
“It’s like a window to our community,” she said of the dinner. “We invite all different groups of people to come enjoy great food and entertainment.”
Levy said the event is intended not just for Carrboro residents but for anyone who wants to buy a ticket. She stressed that she would like to see more University students attend the function.
“There are thousands of college students in the area, and a lot of people around here have never met one,” Levy said. “I think the students owe it to the community to give something back by getting out and introducing themselves.”
Phyllis Coley, a coordinator for the Durham planning firm Another Coley Event, will be the emcee.
“I’m doing a lot of things in Chapel Hill and Durham,” she said. “This was a good opportunity to finally get involved in the community.”
Coley said that she is excited about the diversity the event promotes and that she looks forward to her role in its success. “This event is everybody,” she said. “It’s all races, genders, religions and levels of education.”
