Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:45:18 -0400
From: Allison Springer
Subject: Hoppin John Volunteer Opportunities

Hoppin’ John Fiddler’s Convention is Seeking Volunteers

The Second Annual Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddler’s Convention is happening September 19 and 20 right here in Chatham County! Hoppin John will be held at Shakori Hills in Silk Hope.

We are actively seeking volunteers to help out with the event. Watch and listen to the contests, participate in or just listen to impromptu?jams, dance the night away, camp under the stars– you can even compete if you want. All for the price of 4 hours volunteer work!

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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:30:20 -0400
From: windsorcarolc
Subject: I would just like to say, come on folks.

I would just like to say, come on folks.

If you think that anyone who doesn’t agree with you isn’t enlightened or liberal - are you either?

This a big ole county and there’s room for everyone and that means more than one point of view is okay.

Thankfully, everyone has their own opinions and the right and opportunity to voice them.

Isn’t that what makes democracy work?

Welcome to Chatham.

Hope the experience gets better!

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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:21:20 -0400
From: Debbie Roos
Subject: great stuff at the farmers’ markets!

Everyone should make a point to stop by one of our Chatham County Farmers’ Markets this week for the freshest produce in town!

You’ll find a wonderful selection of produce including watermelons, cantaloupes, blueberries, peaches, sweet corn, butterbeans, tomatoes, lettuce, and all the other great crops of high summer. Customers will also enjoy cut flowers and fantastic baked goods and locally produced meats and cheese.

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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:45:05 -0400
From: Anna Potter
Subject: Free rapid oral HIV testing: new location!

In addition to our regular hours at 401B N. Ivey Avenue on Tuesdays from 9-5

and Thursdays from 11-7, the Chatham Social Health Council is also offering free, rapid, confidential HIV testing at Main Street Station near the Hardee’s and Piggly Wiggly in Pittsboro EVERY Monday from 9-5.

This test uses no needles, no blood, and NO PAIN: it’s an oral swab, and results come back in 20 minutes. The address of the office is 287 East Street, Suite 221, in the Chatham Counseling Center. No appointment is necessary, but you are welcome to call ahead of time and make an appointment at (919) 799-8549.

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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:07:19 -0400
From: A Dennison
Subject: clarification for Ed

For the sake of accuracy, the location of the soccer event was north Johnston County, and the anti-Hispanic rant of the moms and the players was by another team, NOT the Northwood team and parents.

Sincerely,
Angel Dennison

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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:27:07 EDT
From: Jo Anne
Subject: ahhhhhh, Chatham

The banter back and forth regarding Morrie’s comments about Bynum Friday Nights warms my heart.

I lived in Chapel Hill for most of my adult life  and my relatives for generations and generations.  I moved to Pittsboro 2  years ago…and just one of the major benefits was being enveloped by all these “liberal” people.

The whole idea of live and let live is something we all  need to embrace.  In my “Liberal” opinion, conservatism equals closed minds  equals hatred.  War certainly does not equal love.  Long live the  Liberals!

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Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:05:54 -0400
From: Forrest Greenslade
Subject: sunday Best

Studio Tour Preview Show and Sunday Best Gala

The Chatham Artists Guild and the General Store Café will offer a preview of artworks featured in the 16th Annual Chatham Studio Tour from September 1st to 30th. A sampling of artworks by regionally and internationally known painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, and glass fabric and jewelry makers will be on display at the recently expanded and redesigned café.

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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:30:38 -0400 (EDT)
From: Siglinda Scarpa
Subject: Goathouse Cat Refuge Adoption Event

Join us at the Goathouse Gallery and Refuge, on Saturday, August 23 for a special Adoption Day event -  ”Cookies and Cats” .  From noon until 5pm we will be open to the public for anyone interested in adopting one of our incredible cats or to simply walk about the farm, studio and gardens.

We will have cookies to eat and refreshing beverages, door prizes and even raffle a piece of Siglinda Scarpa pottery!  The gardens are beautiful and we have lots of new kittens, please save the date and come out for a fun afternoon at the Goathouse.

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Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:38:22 -0400
From: Debbie Tunnell
Subject: HRA Paddle trip Saturday Aug 23

Join the Haw River Assembly sponsored paddle on the Haw River from Swepsonville to Saxapahaw August 23, 2008.  There is always enough water on this stretch of river no matter what the river level. The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Company (http://www.hawrivercanoe.com) will provide the guide. To register, call 336-260-6465.

This 2.5 hour paddle will begin at 1:00 p.m. near the Town of Swepsonville. Before getting on the water, instruction will be offered for those with little or no previous paddling experience. At the conclusion of the paddle, everyone should have time to visit the Town of Saxapahaw and Rivermill, its renovated old textile mill.

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