Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:19 -0800 (PST)
From: Mary Donna Pond
Subject: Winter Arts Festival – Chapel in the Pines

All are invited to experience the talent and gifts of some wonderful artists in our community.
Each Sunday afternoon through February 26 – 4:00 p..m.
Free admission; a love offering will be received at each event.

This Sunday, January 29, pianist Adam Lefever Hughes will perform.

Adam is pursuing a DMA in Piano Performance at UNC – Greensboro, studying with Andrew Willis. He earned the MM in Piano Performance from The Longy School of Music, and the BA in Music from Valparaiso University, studying with Wayman Chin and Joseph Bognar. He has worked as an accompanist at Duke University in both the theater and vocal departments as well as local high schools and middle schools. 

Adam lives in Durham with his wife Valerie Lefever Hughes who is the Cantor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chapel Hill. Their dog Sebastian (after one J.S. Bach) ensures they receive their daily walk. Adam serves as the Pianist for Chapel in the Pines.

Chapel in the Pines is located at:

314 Great Ridge Parkway
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-4122

For more information, you may contact us at 919-960-0616 or  visit our website at www.citppc.org.

Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:23 -0500
From: Rocky River Baptist Church
Subject: The Cook Family plays Southern gospel at 3sun

The Cook Family sings free gospel concert on February 12

SILER CITY – The Cook Family, a Southern gospel group based in Denton, will perform a free public concert on February 12 as part of the =22third sundays =40 rocky river=22 series.

Sponsored by Rocky River Baptist Church, the series brings musicians and other family-oriented entertainment to western Chatham, usually on the third Sunday of every month. The Cook Family concert begins at 6 p.m. in the church fellowship building.

The Cook Family was created four decades ago by Lawrence Cook. Children and spouses jumped into the group over the years, as the family expanded, and a few others joined as well.

Doug and Stacey Stuart were adopted into the ensemble last summer after attending a concert and feeling called to expand from their bluegrass repertoire into Southern gospel. Both now perform with The Cook Family and their bluegrass group, Coyote Ridge.

=22That night, we talked after the service and shared each other’s leadings,=22 Doug recalls. =22We all realized the possibilities and left it as a matter of prayer. Later that week, we met and prayed, asking for God’s will and everyone felt peace. Our prayer was answered and so was theirs=21=22

The group now includes James Cook on guitar; Lonnie Cook on drums; Ronnie Cook on bass and vocals; Tony Cook on lead guitar; Doug Stuart on piano, guitar and vocals; and Otha Cook, Gina Cook and Stacey Stuart on vocals.

Others get their turns in the spotlight. Tonya Cook joins the band for one song on vocals =97=A0along with son, Daniel, on drums. Candice Cook performs vocals on another number.

With nearly a dozen members taking the stage at some point during the evening, The Cook Family brings plenty of talent to audiences throughout Virginia and the Carolinas. Doug says the group travels throughout the region most weekends with as many as five families packed onto the bus.

=22In all my years of traveling and playing music,=22 he says, =22this is the most enjoyable group I have ever had the privilege to travel with.=22

The Cook Family concert will be held in the Rocky River Baptist Church fellowship building, located behind the main facility at 4436 Siler City-Snow Camp Road, about three miles north of Siler City. A love offering will be taken to help cover the band’s travel expenses and CDs will be on sale.

More-intimate concerts like these are what motivate the band to keep music flowing. =22Unlike some other groups out there, we’re not about making a name for ourselves,=22 he says. =22Our prayer is that we are used to minister through our music and testimony =97 and that souls will be saved.=22

Directions and information about the church are available at rockyriverbaptist.org and more about The Cook Family is available at Facebook.com/TheCookFamilyGospelSingers. Regular announcements and breaking news about the =22t=
hird sundays=22 series are provided at Facebook.com/RockyRiverBaptist.
Contact
Pastor Greg Burriss
919.742.5571
pastor=40rockyriverbaptist.org

Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:08:43 -0500
From: karen jordan
Subject: Zumba classes

Zumba classes in Siler City.  New time. New class.  Class meets at 5 pm on Tuesdays and 6 pm on Thursdays.  This class is geared toward those wanting to have fun exercising. 

Location:  Second Avenue Salon (park in the Siler City Post Office parking lot.)  Cost:  $5 per class. 

More info:  kjordan358@gmail.com

Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:08:02 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
From: Denise Dunn
Subject: Chatham County JAM

Chatham County JAM starts its next session this Thursday, January 19th.  Please note our new time from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

We offer lessons in Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin, Lap Dulcimer, Dance, Voice, Rhythm and Bones.  Please visit our website at www.chamjam.org for more information.  The classes are held at Goldston United Methodist Church, 185 Hillcrest, Goldston. 

Please note we have lowered our cost to $5.00 per class, we hope to have you come and join us!

Denise Dunn
Realtor, Buyers Agent
Selling homes in the Chatham County and Surrounding Areas

Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:27:15 -0800 (PST)
From: BOB and KATHRYN ROYSTER
Subject: Keith Henderson Concert

Chapel Hill native, Keith Henderson, is performing another concert at Mount Carmel Baptist Church
to benefit our Fellowship Hall Building Fund.  (see details below)
Call us (Bob or Kathryn – 919-933-0768), if you would like to purchase tickets for this event.

GREAT IDEA FOR AN EVENING OUT WITH THE SPECIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE
FOR VALENTINE’S DAY.

           CONCERT DETAILS:
Who:  Chapel Hill Native, Keith Henderson
What:  ”Illusions of the King” Concert
Where:  Mount Carmel Baptist Church
            2016 Mount Carmel Church Road
            Chapel Hill, NC 27517
When:  Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time:  Dessert & Fellowship:  6:30 pm
         Showtime:  7:30 pm
Concert Theme:  Music made popular and in the style of Elvis Presley
                                [1/2 Elvis Tribute and 1/2 Gospel Music]
Also Featuring:  Al Zaranka at the Piano
                       Lauren Henderson Miller
                       Mount Carmel Men’s Quartet
Tickets:  $25 per person
Benefit:  100% of proceeds to benefit the Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Fellowship
Hall Building Fund

For Tickets or Further Information:  Call Bob or Kathryn Royster – 919-933-0768

Thanks!
Bob and Kathryn Royster
58 White Oak Trail
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:17:07 -0500
From: Sue Wilson
Subject: FIDDLE WORKSHOP OFFERED IN PITTSBORO

Ken Kolodner of Baltimore, MD will be teaching a fiddle class on Sunday, January 22, 10:00 am – noon at the office of N. Rouse Wilson, III, DDS, 767 West Street, Pittsboro.All levels welcome.Topic: Getting an old-time sound byusing “default bowing†systems.Cost:$35

To register, make check to Sue Wilson and mail to P O Box 940, Pittsboro, NC27312.For more information call Sue at 919-542-5854 or email  sswilson@mail.com

Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:09:03 -0500
From: Sue Wilson
Subject: Hammered Dulcimer Concert in Pittsboro

SUE WILSON AND BETSY KRAUS TO APPEAR IN CONCERT WITH KEN KOLODNER
Sue Wilson (hammered dulcimer) and Betsy Kraus (concertina) will be performing in concert with Ken Kolodner of Baltimore, MD on Saturday, January 21, 7:00pm, at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 204 W. Salisbury Street, Pittsboro.Enjoy an evening of traditional acoustic music from Appalachia, Ireland, Scotland, Quebec, and beyond on the hammered dulcimer, hammered mbira, fiddle, and concertina.
An acoustic jam session will be held after the concert in the fellowship hall for those interested in playing traditional Celtic music with the performers – or for those interested in listening.Bring acoustic instruments.
A portion of the proceeds will go to St. Bartholomew’s.Please come!
Cost: $15 adults, $10 kids
Reserve your concert seats now by making checks to Sue Wilson.Mail to:, , . If space is available you may pay at the door.
For more information, call Sue at 542-5854 or email  sswilson@mail.com .

Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:18:02 -0500
From: Luanne Bannan
Subject: Re: Zumba classes

For Patti & others who’d like to dance into 2012!

Zumba classes are being offered by Robin Wagoner at The Joy of Movement & at Ladies Fitness in Pittsboro.  Robin is a fantastic teacher!  Here is a blurb from The Joy of Movement webpage.
http://thejoyofmovementcm.com/index.html

Zumba at The Joy of Movement must be danced in dance shoes. No sneakers allowed. A minimum number of folks need to register to make this happen.
Pre-register with Robin and pay for the session by 12/31/11.
Contact her at wagonerrobin8@gmail.com. The session is $50. Classes will be on the following WEDNESDAY evenings in January and February at 7:00 on the following evenings:
1/4/12, 1/11/12, 1/18/12, 2/1/12, 2/8/12, 2/15/12

While I hear great things about Zumba, I’ve found the perfect “fitness fit” for me by dancing Nia.  Robin invited me to my first Nia class several years ago and I absolutely love it.  Dancing Nia has helped me incorporate a body, mind, spirit practice into my life that is totally fun!  The Joy of Movement at Chatham Mills has outstanding teachers of Nia, Zumba, Yoga, Martial Arts and more!  The studio is a beautiful space that welcomes everyone to come explore movement in their own way.

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to exercise more?  The Joy of Movement is the place for you!
Luanne

Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:24:06 -0500
From: Phyllis Thomas
Subject: In response to Karen LaRocco

In response to Karen LaRocco concerning good jobs:  If you are out of work and need a job and WalMart is the only one offering a job, then it’s a good job for you.  Income coming in, albeit not the best in the world, is better than no income.

There are those of us who are thankful for the prices that WalMart provides.

If you don’t like WalMart, shop elsewhere.  I try to support local businesses as best I can, but there are times when it is just not financially feasible for me to do so.

Phyllis

Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:14:08 -0500 (EST)
From: Marilyn
Subject: Northwood Holiday Concert

The Northwood “Voices” Chorus, Jazz and Symphonic Bands will hold their annual Holiday concert in the Benjamin J. Lee Auditorium at Northwood High School at 7 p.m. this Thursday, December 8, 2011. Admission is cans or boxes of food which will benefit the CORA Food Pantry.  Last year, the NHS Bandand Chorus was able to donate over 1,000 pounds of food to CORA after thisconcert.  We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the season with our students.

Marilyn Shugart, Choral Director
Eugene Cottrell, Band Director