Teers honored by UNC TV

CHAPEL HILL -- Robb and Susan Teer of Durham were honored at Thursday's annual UNC TV appreciation dinner.

The Teers were recognized as friends and supporters of North Carolina's statewide public television network. The dinner was held at The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, where attendees enjoyed lively remarks by special guest speaker Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, and a Duke University alumna.

Robb and Susan Teer were presented with UNC TV Producers Circle Awards. The award is presented to individuals who have been exceptional supporters of UNC TV. Robb Teer is a member of the UNC TV Board of Trustees.

The Teers were also recognized for dedicated support of the project "North Carolina's World War II Experience." An offshoot of Ken Burns' "The War," "North Carolina's World War II Experience" is a documentary that captures what it was like to be a North Carolinian and in North Carolina during World War II, and chronicles the many contributions of the state during this critical time in our country's history.

Coach K guest for sports club

DURHAM -- Duke University and U.S. Olympic team basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will be the guest speaker at Wednesday's noon luncheon meeting of the Durham Sports Club.

Members and guests are asked to note the change in time from the usual 12:30 p.m. time.

The meeting will be held at Croasdaile Country Club, 3800 Farm Gate Ave., off Cole Mill Road.

The public is welcome to attend at a cost of $20 per person.

Upcoming guests include UNC Chapel Hill basketball coach Roy Williams on Nov. 4 and UNC Chapel Hill baseball coach on Dec. 2.

Prayer vigil to be Wednesday

DURHAM -- A prayer vigil to honor the life of Alejandro Emir Denis-Terron will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at 119 Herbert St.

Denis-Terron was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting about 11 p.m. Feb. 26. He was 17.

Father Steve Patti of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will lead the vigil.

The public is invited.

Community luncheon set

DURHAM -- The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham invites the public to a community luncheon at noon Oct. 29 at Shepherd's House United Methodist Church, 107 N. Driver St.

Lunch will be provided.

The coalistion is celebrating the work of Durham County Gun Safety Team, a gun injury and death prevention program sponsored by the Durham County Public Health Department and conducted by local volunteers.

For more information, e-mail Marcia Owen at mowen8@nc.rr.com or (919) 358-1113.

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