Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:13:28 -0500
From: Amy Bulbrook
Subject: mini motorcycle raffle

Haw River Christian Academy has received a generous donation of two brand new 2008 Honda 50s (mini motorcycles) estimated at $1700 each.  We are raffling the first one (red) for Christmas.

The winner will be drawn and announced at the Pittsboro Christmas parade on Sunday, December 7.  Tickets
are $10 each or 3 for $20.  If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the school at 533-4149 or email me and I’ll get some tickets to you.

Thanks,
Amy Bulbrook

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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:21:36 -0500
From: Travis Wilkerson
Subject: CERT classes to start in January

What is CERT?

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.
Classes will be held at CCCC in Pittsboro
I have scheduled Cert Classes for Tues and Thurs in January and February between 6:30pm and 8:30pm. The classes will be as follows with the following teachers:

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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:46:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Gina Bacheler
Subject: Virginia Cross Elementary fourth graders and C.O.R.A food pantry

Virginia Cross Elementary fourth graders and C.O.R.A food pantry are hosting a Food Drive this whole week!

C.O.R.A is in need of some holiday restocking.   If you can, please donate any non perishable food items.  It is an educational experience for the students to help their local community.
Please place your donations in the boxes provided in the following stores:

Chatham Market place in Pittsboro
Food Lion in Pittsboro and Siler City
Piggly Wiggly in Siler City

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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:50:48 -0500
From: Pete Jaeger
Subject: Christmas at the Barn — Dec 7th!!

DEC 7th from 1 PM till 4 PM
FLINTLOCK MORGAN HORSE FARM is having an OPEN BARN DAY
to introduce you to the versatile Morgan Horse.
Free gifts, literature, refreshments
Demonstrations in all disciplines, foal petting, horse painting!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th
We are located on Mann’s Chapel Road
7/10 tenths of a mile from 15-501 – Chatham Crossing & Cole Park Plaza

Plan on an afternoon of education and fun….

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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:44:12 -0500
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Chatlist membership goes over 2,700

I did some clean-up of the membership list this weekend by removing dead email addresses that bounced.

After pruning the list I am happy to announce that our Chatlist membership has gone over 2,700 members.

Thanks so much to all of you who help make this chatlist an important and valuable communications tool in our community.

I know that the knowledge and information you all share here is appreciated by many.

Gene

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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:06:50 -0500
From: Debbie Roos
Subject: register now for pastured poultry workshop December 3

The deadline for registration is next Tuesday, November 25!

The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a pastured poultry workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Wednesday, December 3, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm in the auditorium of the Extension Agricultural Building in Pittsboro.

Agenda:

10:00 am – Brooder Management for Turkeys – Jesse Grimes, North Carolina State University

10:45 am – Brooding, Predator Control, Training for Range Use, and Sources for Chicks – Ken Anderson, North Carolina State University

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Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:24:08 -0800 (PST)
From: Chris Stonehouse
Subject: Customer Appreciation Day at the Pittsboro Farmers’ Market

Come join us in celebrating the end of a bountiful season at the last Market of the year, Thursday, Nov 20, 3:30pm ’til dark, at the Chatham County Fairgrounds.

Stock up on seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, goat cheese, wine, jams and relishes for the holidays.  Enjoy Customer Appreciation Day with snacks and hot drinks and find out what local producers have planned for next season.

Hope to see you there!

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