Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:36:51 -0400
From: Margaret Zwilling
Subject: Continuing Education, CCCC.

Jazz Improvisation Ensemble for Intermediate to Advanced Players
Instructor: Dr. Gregg Gelb.

Central Carolina Community College is offering this class for the first time. The class is for all instrumentalists who want to improve their jazz improvising and ensemble playing. This class is designed to increase the students understanding and practice of the foundations and technique of jazz improvisation through instruction and participation in a jazz ensemble directed and instructed by a seasoned professional jazz musician/instructor.

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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:05:29 -0400
From: Philip Vasko
Subject: Posting for the Chat List

Volunteers needed !!!

The Chatham County Jordan Lake Water Safety Committee is dedicated to:

Creating a safe environment for water related activities countywide,
continuously educating the public in areas of water and boating safety,

providing swimming lessons and water safety instructions, and placing
water safety equipment at all Jordan Lake swimming areas.

The mission is realized via collaboration with individuals, agencies,
and organizations community-wide, while maximizing volunteer

efforts with minimal operating expense.

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:51:54 -0400
From: Debbie Roos
Subject: Register now for pollinator workshop and garden tour

August 31, 2009: Pollinator Conservation Workshop and Garden Tour

Pittsboro, NC

The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer a pollinator conservation workshop and garden tour as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series on Monday, August 31, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. starting in the auditorium of the Agriculture Building in Pittsboro. Chatham County Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos will give an overview of North Carolina pollinators and discuss the role of native bees and managed bees in crop pollination. Participants will learn about the principles of planting a pollinator garden and – just in time for fall planting – how to select trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, herbs, vines, and grasses to attract a diversity of pollinators. The workshop will conclude with a tour of Cooperative Extension’s new pollinator garden at Chatham Marketplace, about half a mile from the Agriculture Building.

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:14:10 -0400
From: kristie0916
Subject: Volunteers needed to Coach football & for Mowing

We are in need of volunteers to coach the East Chatham Charger Youth Football teams (Ages 5 -15).? If you love the game of football and working with kids – we need your help!? Visit our website to download a coaching application and to learn more about our organization or call our Board President – Joe Atwater (919) 357-8815.

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:06:31 -0400
From: Debbie Roos
Subject: sales tax workshop for farmers

August 24, 2009: Understanding Sales Taxes on Agricultural Products Workshop

Pittsboro, NC

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:23:28 -0400
From: “Margaret Zwilling”
Subject: Fall classes at CCCC

Classes for all interests are now being offered at CCCC, Fall Continuing
Education Program.

August 17 starts our basketweaving classes. Day and evening classes
available.

August 19, Cake Decorating I.

August 31, Advanced photography techniques, must own digital single
lens camera.

September 2, Handweaving with Jean Vollrath, held at the Arts
Incubator, Siler City.

September 14, back by popular demand, Tai Chi I. This class has had
rave reviews from our students. Many have commented on how Tai Chi has
helped with having a better sense of self awareness and how to control
the day-day stresses in their daily lives.

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:25:52 -0400
From: Carol Goodwin
Subject: Sharpe Store Music Fundraiser-Sat., Aug. 15th

Sharpe Store Music invites everyone to join us for our 10 Year Anniversary & Memorial Celebration this Saturday, August 15th from 10 AM till 8 PM. We’re located on the corner of Goldston-Pittsboro Rd. (SR 1010) and Reno Sharps Store Rd., Bear Creek, NC  27207.  Bands will be playing all day, parking-lot jammin’, crafts, vendors, food, bouncy house and more.  Band Line-Up includes: UpCane Creek, Salt Creek, Acoustic Garage, Vintage Blue, Keep Off the Grass, Flatt Tyred, Fine Blue Line, Southland, Stoney Hill Bluegrass & more to be announced.  Thanks to all the bands who volunteered their time & talents!  A printable flyer is available online at our websites.

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:17:23 -0500
From: “Suz Robinson”
Subject: Children’s Books for SAGE Academy

It’s that time again!  Thanks to everyone who donated books to SAGE Academy’s “Wee One’s Corner” last year.  We received over 200 books that we were able to share with children throughout the community.  Our junior English class shares stories with HeadStart children every other Friday throughout the school year.  In addition, we offer the books to young
children from the community who visit SAGE with their older brothers and sisters for school or community events.

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Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 17:12:52 -0400
From: msmichelelee
Subject: National Night Out–Harmony Hills–Siler City–August 4th–6-9 pm

Hello!

Harmony Hills subdivision will be hosting National Night Out (NNO), which is an event to bring our community together for crime prevention.? We are looking for volunteers to help with face painting, clown works (balloons for children), and a DJ. We have many local vendors that will be participating this year on a volunteer basis.? If you know of any vendors that might be interested in being a part of NNO, please don’t hesitate to contact me…Michele 919-271-5759 /

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