Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:35:03 -0500
From: Marissa Jelks
Subject: 4th Annual Reindeer Run with Appearance from Shalane Flanagan

The 4th Annual Active Chatham Reindeer Run is on Saturday, December 13th.  The race will start at the Central Carolina Community College campus in Pittsboro at 8:00 am.

Shalane Flanagan, 2008 Olympic Women’s 10,000 meter bronze medalist, is scheduled to meet the public and sign autographs after the race.

Race brochures with registration forms can be found at the Chatham County Public Health Department sites in Pittsboro, TeenWorks Teen Center in Siler City, Chatham County Parks and Recreation, Chatham YMCA, Ladies Fitness Center, Millennium Sports Club, Snap Fitness, and Dr. N. Rouse Wilson’s Office..

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Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:29:58 -0500
From: Bynum FrontPorch
Subject: Saturday Night at the Bynum General Store — House Concert!

Bynum Front Porch House Concerts Presents “An Evening of Very Different Guitars”

Join us Saturday, November 22nd for a Bynum Front Porch House Concert featuring the musical stylings of Breadfoot (folk, acoustic, bluegrass), Electric Bird Noise (progressive, electro, experimental) and Horseback
(psychedelic, electroacoustic, experimental).  That’s three bands over the course of two hours for just $5 at the door.  The Bynum General Store is located at 950 Bynum Road.  Doors open at 6:30 pm with the show starting at 7:00 pm.

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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: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:51:47 -0500
From: Kerstin Lindgren
Subject: Luminaries at Fearrington Village

The lighting of the luminaries at Fearrington

Pittsboro - On Friday, December 19th from 6pm-8pm, celebrate the season with the Lighting of the Luminaries along the winding paths of the Village Center.  Fearrington will be decked out with holiday decorations, The Bluegrass Experience will be playing your favorite holiday songs and the Village shops will stay open late.

The event benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. Donations will be accepted during the event.

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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30:18 -0500
From: CCUCC - Cindy Poindexter
Subject: Siler City Christmas Parade

Don’t miss the Siler City Christmas Parade.
Thursday, December 4 at 7p
Presented by the Chatham Chamber of Commerce

Several of the businesses will be open in downtown Siler City the night of the parade.  This year’s parade theme is “Christmas through the Eyes of a Child.”

If you are interested in entering a float please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 742-3333 or via email at info@ccucc.net.

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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:05:39 -0500
From: Sam Groce <sam.groce@chathamnc.org>
Subject: Unused/Unwanted Pesticide Collection Day

There will be a collection day for unused/unwanted pesticides held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Southern States - Siler City Service from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This is a free service provided by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in cooperation with North Carolina Cooperative Extension.  This program will allow you to properly dispose of any unwanted pesticides.  Unused and unwanted pesticides can present a potential contamination problem around the home or farm.  There are many such products still stored in storage buildings or garages because the people don’t know how to properly and legally dispose of them.

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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:56:20 -0500
From: Bynum FrontPorch
Subject: Saturday, November 22 — Bynum Front Porch House Concert

Bynum Front Porch House Concerts Presents “An Evening of Very Different Guitars”

Join us Saturday, November 22nd for a Bynum Front Porch House Concert featuring the musical stylings of Breadfoot (folk, acoustic, bluegrass), Electric Bird Noise (progressive, electro, experimental) and Horseback
(psychedelic, electroacoustic, experimental).  That’s three bands over the course of two hours for just $5 at the door.  The Bynum General Store is located at 950 Bynum Road.  Doors open at 6:30 pm with the show starting at 7:00 pm.

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Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:18:34 -0500
From: Catherine MacAllister
Subject: Pancake breakfast fundraiser on Nov. 22

The Perry Harrison 7th-graders are hosting a pancake breakfast at Andy’s restaurant in Pittsboro on Saturday, November 22, from 8:00 until 10:30. (Andy’s is located at 987 East Street.)

For $5.00, diners will receive three pancakes, two pieces of bacon, one piece of sausage, and a beverage. Tickets are on sale now from any Perry Harrison 7th-grader; walk-in diners are also welcome. Proceeds will be applied to the 2009 trip to Washington, DC.

Come out and join us for a terrific breakfast that’s for a good cause.

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Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:35:38 -0500
From: Pat Hurlman
Subject: NHS Booster Club Meeting Tues Nov 18th

NHS Athletic Booster Club meeting is this Tuesday, Nov 18th, 7:00, in the Cafeteria.

If you have students who play sports at NHS you should be part of this organization! We are only 1 year old and already have bought uniforms for several teams, paid for training for several coaches and paid for coaches and teams in regional competition!  We have lots more to do!

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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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