Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 21:24:00 -0400
From: Shay Hall
Subject: Sprott Center Fundraiser Breakfast

You’re invited to an Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support Sprott Youth Center in Moncure!

The Sprott Center has served as a safe place for children and youth to gather for fun, education, and recreation in Southeastern Chatham County.  Efforts are currently underway to renovate and reopen the Sprott Center.   You can be a part of this great work!  Just show up and eat some good food!

$7.00 per person

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1325 Plaza Boulevard
Sanford, NC 27330

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Peace,
-Shay Hall.
Pastor, Buckhorn UMC/Ebenezer UMC
www.buckhornchurch.org
www.churchbythelake.org

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:16:42 -0400
From: Lindsay Hickling
Subject: Rook Tournament June 14

ROOK TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Thursday, June 14, 2012

TIME: Arrive at 6:15 pm, Begin playing at 6:30 pm

WHERE: Council On Aging/Pittsboro Senior Center located at 365 NC Hwy
87 N, Pittsboro, NC 27312

COST: $5 per person

For more information, contact Lindsay at (919) 542-4512

Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:03 -0400
From: Debra Henzey
Subject: Chatham County Seeks Applicants for Planning Board  Vacancy

PITTSBORO, NC-Chatham County invites residents interested in serving on the Chatham County Planning Board to submit an application to fill a vacancy no later than June 8, 2012.  The Planning Board advises the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on planning, zoning and subdivision issues.

The duties include: monitoring trends related to land use, proposing needed amendments to the land use plan; establishing development principles and guidelines; proposing ordinances for orderly development in accordance with the land use plan; determining whether proposed developments conform to the land use plan and development principles; keeping the Board of Commissioners and the public informed on planning issues and reasons for board recommendations; and conducting meetings to get public input.

The existing vacancy is a seat that expires on Dec. 31, 2012, but the appointee would be eligible for reappointment to serve two complete four year terms.   The vacancy is a seat designated for Commissioner District 1; however anyone residing within the county can apply to serve.

The Planning Board typically meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, usually in one of the county facilities in Pittsboro.

To submit an online application to serve and to view a map of the Districts of the Board of Commissioners, visit the following webpage: http://www.chathamnc.org/index.aspx?page=3D49  Or contact Lindsay Ray at 919-542-8200 to get a printed or emailed copy of the application form.  If you have questions about the Planning Board’s duties, contact Jason Sullivan, Planning Director, at 919-542-8233.

Debra J. Henzey
Director of Community Relations
Chatham County, NC

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 22:32:51 -0400
From: lori Hawkins
Subject: Calling on all local artists

Margaret Pollard School Booster club will be hosting a silent auction at their art extravaganza on May 31.  The booster club is asking the local art community if they could please help out by donating art work.

Anything is greatly appreciated.  Chatham county community come out and support your local school.

Thank you very much, Sheila Leviner 919-971-0079

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:30:07 -0400
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Whose Line is it Anyway?

You’ve seen “Whose Line is it Anyway” on TV, now try on some lines and characters yourself as you stretch your Improv muscles!

ChathamArts, your county arts council, presents “IMPROV FOR ALL”  with Instructor, Anoo Brod of Transactor’s Improv Troupe!

In this class we will delve into scene work and learn how to up the ante between characters. We will also dabble in some long-form improvisation. Focus will be on side-coaching and direction so that each student gets personal feedback and guidance to ensure growth and improvement. Absolutely great for writers and storytellers too! There will be an optional public performance opportunity with this class. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

You will:
- Laugh like you’ve never laughed before.
- Exercise your imagination like your grown-up life rarely allows you to do.
- Learn to listen more fully and communicate more effectively.
- Gain practice thinking on your feet.
- Enjoy pure, unadulterated fun and play with some of the coolest cats you’ll ever meet!

The class is at Briar Chapel on Tuesday evenings, June 19 – July 24. Take all six weeks for $120, or dip your toe in for three consecutive weeks @ $74.

Convenient registration and tuition payment online at http://www.chathamarts.org/classes-camps/.

Lesley Landis Designs  919-949-5866

President, Chatham County Arts Council <http://chathamarts.org/>

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:16:10 -0400
From: John Delafield
Subject: Summertime Continuing Ed courses at CCCC

Two innovative and informative new course offerings at CCCC:

1) Recycling Pallets into Useful Structures:
  Learn the process of creative modular design, attachment, erection steps, and techniques for completing an outbuilding structure using reclaimed pallets. Wed afternoon from 3 – 6, and Thurs morning from 9 -12. Taught by Ed Farbach.

2) A Spiritually Centered Sustainable Lifestyle
  Learn the secrets of the sages as well as the distilled wisdom of a 20 year experiment in sustainable living. Straw bale construction, solar hot water, geodesic dome const4uction, and other techniques. Wed evening from 7 – 8:30. Taught by Trip Overholt.

Both classes begin June 6!

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 12:55:49 -0400
From: Stacy DucK
Subject: Great Wolf Lodge/IPAD2 Raffle for Chatham Social Health Council

Chatham Social Health Council is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a complimentary 1 overnight stay for 6 people in a standard family suite (2 queen beds, a sleeper sofa, semi-private living area, microwave and refrigerator) at the GREAT WOLF LODGE in Concord including 6 Waterpark passes and a $250 gift card to Great Wolf Lodge OR an IPAD-2. Tickets: 1 ticket for $3.00/5 tickets for $10.00. Drawing June 30th. stacy@chathamcouncil.org or call 919-742-3762 or 919-799-0347.

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:54:47 -0400
From: Bynum FrontPorch
Subject: Friday night at the Bynum General Store — Jule Brown

*Jule Brown at the Bynum General Store Friday Night May 25th*

Friday night at the Bynum General Store is the place to be from now until the end of August.  Many thanks to *The Zinc Kings* for their performance last week.  This week, we have *Jule Brown* will bring their modern version of Delta and Chicago blues to the outdoor stage complete with rock, soul, jazz and roots elements thrown in.. As always, there will be food vendors on hand to supply a tasty treat and a cool beverage.

Next up. . .  *Zambamboogee* (June 1st).  Zambamboogee is a five-piece band that performs originals and covers from many styles of dance music. All members have performed in the Triangle music scene in solo and band settings for years.

The Friday Night Music Series runs from May 4 through the end of August from 7 pm to 9 pm every Friday night.  Although tickets aren’t required, we pass the hat and encourage a $5 to $7 donation to compensate the performers.  To check out the rest of the amazing bands playing this season, please visit our website at www.bynumfrontporch.org.  Also, find Bynum Front Porch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.  And visit our sponsors Auto Pro and Hope Crossing Animal Hospital to thank them for their support!

Don’t forget about Lane Watson’s photography as he is the Bynum Front Porch Artist in Residence (www.lanewatsonphotography.com) You can also follow his Bynum blog at www.thebackroadsstudio.com.
One more thing. . .  from now until June 16th, each Friday night we’ll be selling $5 raffle tickets for a chance to win a Schwinn Aerostar 20″ kid’s bike and a Performance Girls Raven 24″ kid’s bike.

Speaking of June 16th. . . .

Bynum Front Porch is planning a summer fundraising auction with a newly added twist-this time we’re including “estate sale” items.  The auction will be Saturday June 16th from 10 am to 1 pm.  Many thanks to Ben Farrell from Custom Benefit Auctions (www.custombenefitauctions.com) who will once again be our auctioneer.  The auction will be held at the store so mark your calendars.

If you would like to donate an item for the auction, we welcome you to contact us. Your contribution will help make the event more fun and exciting. We are accepting various items: gift certificates from local businesses, artists’ work, baked goods, vacation vouchers, and any item that has been gently used-from tools to timepieces, furniture to figurines, paintings to pitchforks, cars to chairs.  Contact John or Debbie at * bynumfrontporch@gmail.com*.

Auction items as of April include:  Antique steamer trunk with lock and key; artwork by Anna Crawford; artwork by Virgil Johnson; bicycle helmets, tires, locks, black walnut foot stool handcrafted by Jerry Cates; Briar Chapel pool passes; Canon PowerShot A330IS digital camera; cedar creation by Luke Barrow of Rustic Garden Structures; Clyde Jones critter; Cooper Mays pottery; one-year membership to 02 Fitness; seven practitioner sessions at Pittsboro Center for Natural Medicine; photography by Ken Meardon, Shakori Hills Music Festival day passes; S&T Soda Shoppe gift certificate; tasting passes for eight at Starrlight Mead; Tushkins in original box; woodcraft by JNC Woodworks; Cathy Holt yoga classes and more.

Estate sale items are too numerous to list!

By coming out and supporting Bynum Front Porch, you will be helping us continue to host a variety of programs!

A few things we’d like you to know about the Front Porch Music Series and the Bynum General Store:
1.  The Bynum General Store is an alcohol-free venue.
2.  For safety, please make sure that children are supervised by an adult at all times.
3.  We respectfully ask that all pets be left at home.
4.  The show goes on, rain or shine.  If it rains, we’ll move indoors.

The Bynum General Store is located at 950 Bynum Road in beautiful downtown Bynum.  We look forward to seeing old friends and new faces Friday night!

Check us out on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/bynumfrontporch

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:26:26 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: Denise Dunn
Subject: June Activities at Goldston United Methodist Church

Goldston United Methodist Church is getting ready for June and the start of Summer!  We will be having “SKY” our VBS from June 10 – 13 – the VBS Kick-off will be Sunday June 10 watch the Chatham News for the time.  Then we will be having VBS Monday through Wednesday.  We hope you will join us for our first summer event.  Chatham County JAM (sponsored by GUMC) will have Summer Camp June 18th – 22nd, this camp will feature learning musical instruments, guitar, banjo,
fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer.  Plus many hands on projects in the afternoons, hollern’, pottery, weaving, water games, songwriting and much, much more.  The camp will take place at the Silk Hope

Heritage Farm Park.  Visit www.chamjam.org for more information and applications.  Seniors, we will be having our monthly Senior Lunch on June 20th the Jubalee Choir will be joining us we start at 12:00 p.m. You can call Denise at 919-548-3458 for more information on any these activities.

Denise Dunn
Goldston United Methodist Church
919-548-3458 or 919-548-9477

Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:19:33 -0400
From: Theresa Nadolny
Subject: Free Clinic at DCFL

***Cardiovascular Exercise for Weight Loss – Wednesday, May 30th @ 2pm

Cardiovascular exercise is any exercise that elevates your heart rate and keeps it up for a prolonged period of time. Running, walking, biking and swimming are usually associated with cardiovascular training, as well as several sports such as soccer, basketball, and tennis. Learn how to effectively use cardiovascular exercise to burn fat and calories and speed up your metabolism.

The 30-minute session is free to everyone, but space is limited and registration is required.  Call DCFL at 919-545-2133 to register. Duke Center for Living at Fearrington Health and Fitness Center is conveniently located on the Galloway Ridge campus at 100 Clynelish Close, just south of Fearrington Village on 15/501 in Pittsboro.