Three teams, Darty Old Men, Dave’s (Still) Not Here, MRDMCR, shared first place in Triangle Dart League in early October with 5-1 records.
Tobacco Road men’s rugby club edged Charlotte 28-27 in Durham to open the fall league season. The next match is Oct. 17 against Onslow at home.
Street Walkin Cheetahs (9-2) moved into first place in Carrboro co-rec softball. Speakeasy Spirits (8-4) were second.
Purple (8-4) won the fall Carrboro co-rec ultimate league. Orange and Columbia Blue (6-6) tied for second.
The 21st Annual West End Poetry Festival returns to Carrboro Oct. 15-17. All events are free and open to the public. The theme is “Kinship, Community and Belonging.”
For more information visit the West End Poetry website, carrboronc.gov/2781/West-End-Poetry-Festival. Events are held at Steel String Brewery, Drakeford Library Complex, Century Center.
Efland Ruritan Pro Rodeo runs Oct. 23-24 in Efland off US70 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door.
Hillsborough Harvest Festival Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. at Burwell School, downtown Hillsborough, features music by Pickard Mountain Bluegrass and Sugartree String Society in a fundraiser for radio station WHUP and Burwell School. Get tickets in advance at etix.com or pay $5 more at the door.
Pupalooza, a new dog-friendly event with dog contests, live music, vendors, will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Durham Central Park.
Chapel Hill will impose a $65 fee for Orange County residents living outside Chapel Hill to check out books at the library starting July 1. The action is in response to the county reducing and then eliminating financial support for the library here.
Durham Fringe Festival Oct. 30-Nov. 8 features 50 artists, musicians and 20 shows throughout downtown Durham. Check schedule at durhamfringefestival.org website.