Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:40:21 +0000
From:”Honeycutt, Mary
Subject: UNC Hospice Volunteer Training

UNC Hospice volunteers in our community bring hope, dignity, and love to those who need it most.

 Come join a team of professionals serving Orange, Chatham and Lee Counties by participating in the next six-week volunteer training program, Wednesday mornings 9-12noon, beginning May 9 at the UNC Health Care building, Timberlyne Shopping Center (Weaver Dairy Rd.) in Chapel Hill.

To learn more and/or register email mhoneycu@unch.unc.edu or call 919-542-5545.

Mary Honeycutt
Volunteer Coordinator
UNC Hospice
PO Box 1077
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-5545
Fax: (919) 542-6232
www.unchealthcare.org/site/hospice

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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:39:38 -0400
From: Ellen Bland
Subject: Enjoy a late lunch and entertainment on Saturday

Get ‘em while they’re hot: some tickets still remain for the matinee dinner theatre at CCCC, this Saturday April 28 at 2 pm

All other shows are sold out! Many thanks to all for your support!

Come enjoy a 3 course gourmet meal prepared by Central Carolina Community College Culinary Students, AND 3 short comedies performed by CCCC Acting Students, all for $16.

Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com or at CCCC office; contact cstric278@cccc.edu with ticket inquiries.

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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:01:55 -0400
From: Keith Gavigan
Subject: Carolina Tiger Rescue Launches Summer Camp

PITTSBORO, N.C. — Carolina Tiger Rescue is launching Big Cat Safari, the five-day camp will host children ages 9-11. Big Cat Safari will be offered for two sessions — Monday, June 4, 2012 through Friday, June 8, 2012 and Monday, June 11, 2012 through Friday, June 15, 2012. Each day will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature educational activities, projects, games and more. Campers will study the preservation and care of these endangered species, and observe the animal behaviors of Carolina Tiger Rescue’s species, some of which are not normally available on weekend tours. They will utilize scientific techniques and creative expression to develop lifelong learning skills.

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Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:57:27 -0700 (PDT)
From: Holly Rickman
Subject: Upcoming “Building Brains” Live Auction and Golf Tournament at the Siler City Country Club

We are quickly approaching our event date of April 27th to host our Live Auction and Golf Tournament to support the EC program at the Virginia Cross Elementary school. More specifically it will be to put playground equipment in for 5 classes that will access that playground.
 
What is so important about playground equipment? Well, to children with many different kinds of challenges this equipment gives them an oppurtunity to build fine and gross motor skills as well as build healthy neurpathways in the brain. Hence why we have entitled this the “Building Brains” golf tourament. This equipment is the equivalent of

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Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:38:45 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jennifer Gillis
Subject: This Week at Chatham County Public Libraries

Chatham Community Library, Pittsboro

Tuesday, April 17

9:30 am: Infant/toddler story time with Miss Beth
10:30 am: Preschool story time with Miss Beth
5:00 pm: Getting Started with e-books for Kindle (pre-registration is required)

Thursday, April 19

9 to noon: Genealogy assistance available for those researching family history
1 to 3: Genealogy assistance available for those researching family history
6:30 pm: Coupon Exchange

Friday, April 20

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Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:52:49 +0000
From: Lara Kehle
Subject: The Early Years Fair 5/19/12

The Chatham County Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) consists of members of many Chatham County organizations that serve families and children birth through age five. The LICC is a collaborative partnership among parents, caregivers, as well as public and private agencies to promote an effective Early Intervention and education system for young children in Chatham County.

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Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:28:18 -0400
From: Kathy Zinn
Subject: Library pavers

We just saw the  library paving stone which we purchased in memory of our son, who died 3 years ago.  We are very impressed with the job that was done, and thrilled that our family will see his beloved name every time we go into our wonderful library (which is often!). 

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Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:41:10 -0400
From: Jeannette Beranger
Subject: Heritage Breeds Workshop at CCCC

From Service to Stewardship

A Workshop on Farming with Heritage Breeds of Livestock and Poultry

Central Carolina Community College – Pittsboro Campus, 764 West Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Join the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) and the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) May 4 – 5, 2012, for a two-day workshop that will help transform today’s veterans into tomorrow’s farmers. This first-of-its kind workshop will educate and train America’s service men and women on the skills necessary to steward some of America’s most historic and endangered farm animals.

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Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2012 14:21:44 -0400
From: Mia Munn
Subject: Chef Challenge returns to Chatham County Schools

http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/gwp/2394738/2961488/File/2012%20Press%20Releases/Chef%20Challenge%202012.htm?sessionid&sessionid=cf4358ab3e1e3227d5348c6af44a9e80

CHEF CHALLENGE TO RETURN FOR SECOND YEAR

On Leap Day, Chef Colin Bedford gazed at a table full of ingredients ranging from canned cling peaches and whole grain pasta, to local sweet potatoes and fresh spinach in efforts to plan a delicious, healthy meal. He was not designing a menu for his Chatham County restaurant, The Fearrington House, but a new lunch menu for the more than 8000 youth of Chatham County Public Schools.

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Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:05:29 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mike
Subject: Pittsboro Elementary Art & Craft Fair: Saturday, May 5th 9am until 3pm

Pittsboro Elementary Art & Craft Fair: Saturday, May 5th 9am until 3pm Pittsboro Elementary will have it’s Spring Art & Craft Fair Saturday, May 5th from 9am until 3pm. We are seeking vendors and shoppers! Along with artists and craftspeople, we invite businesses or non-profits to rent a booth and advertise. For an application, visit Pittsboro Elementary School or email rexandpaula@gmail.com.

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