Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:07:55 -0500
From: Mary Donna Pond
Subject: Hygiene Kits for Disaster Assistance

In light of the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church will join churches across America to create Gift of the Heart hygiene kits.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, an emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., is working with Church World Service to provide these needed essentials. Kits are kept on hand to enable quick movement of the supplies in the wake of a national or international crisis.  Current supplies have been depleted. The national group creates baby, cleaning and school supplies kits as well.

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Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:13:31 -0500
From: Siglinda Scarpa
Subject: Goathouse Refuge Needs Volunteers

The Goathouse Refuge, a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for more
than 100 cats, is in need of volunteers.  We are located right outside of
Pittsboro off of Highway 87.  We have two shifts of volunteers per day – one
in the morning and another shift in the late afternoon/evening. Shifts
typically include feeding, cleaning and interacting with the cats.  Even if
you can only spend a few hours a week it would make a difference.  Please
visit our website at www.goathouserefuge.org and click on the volunteer
tab.  After you fill out a volunteer application someone will contact you.
If you do not have internet access please call us at 542-6815.

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Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:24:39 -0500 (EST)
From: Donna Trimble
Subject: New “Food Pantry” needs donations

We are getting ready to open our New “Food Pantry” in the Moncure area.  We need metal shelving and a freezer.Â

We have a nice refrigerator, it needs a freon charge.  Is there someone that can put freon in it for us?Â

We appreciate your donations and anxious to open our doors again.

The new name of the “Food Pantry” will be  “God’s Helping Hands” and will be located at the Liberty Chapel Church in Moncure.Â

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Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:02:57 -0500
From: Bett Essen
Subject: Raising the Roof: Funky Fashion Show & Burrito Bash!

Raising the Roof Fashion Show & Burrito Bash to benefit Chatham Habitat for Humanity & Family Violence Rape Crisis Services

Date: Tuesday, March 2
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Location: General Store Cafe , 39 West Street, Pittsboro

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Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:49:03 -0500
From: Bett Essen
Subject: Calling faith groups of all denominations!

Faith groups of various denominations are joining together to build a home
in partnership with a local family in need. We still have volunteer slots to
fill! No construction experience is required – we will teach you the skills
you need. (You will be amazed at yourself by the end of the day! ) Not only
will you make a difference in a family’s life and strengthen your community,
you will also get to know your congregation in a whole new way. Here’s what
you do: round up a team of 10-20 volunteers and call or e-mail me to sign
up! It is that simple. Feel free to contact me with your questions.

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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:56:23 -0500
From: rhoda l berkowitz
Subject: Food for Fines

During the week leading up to Valentine’s Day (February  8 – 14),  patrons of the Chatham County Public Library system can pay  off their fines by donating non-perishable food items to benefit CORA and the  Siler City food bank.  For each dollar of fines owed, one item of non- perishable food will be accepted.  The most needed items are pasta sauce and boxed pasta,  canned tuna or canned salmon, canned soups and vegetables, beans  (canned or dried) and boxed cereals.

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Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:56:13 -0500
From: Patricia B. Learned
Subject: Fundraiser for Interfaith Ministries of Chatham County

FUNDRAISER for the INTERFAITH MINISTRIES of CHATHAM COUNTY – Thank you brave souls who did show up at the General Store Cafe’ yesterday (February 1) for our fundraiser.  I was there from 11am-2pm.  Then I left and did not go back.  On my way there I encountered icy roads and an accident so I felt it was better for me to come back home than risk an accident myself.

The General Store Cafe’ says we can try again for another date.  So please stay tuned.
Patricia B. Learned

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Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:22:38 -0500 (EST)
From: Jim and Bev Wiggins <jimerly@embarqmail.com>
Subject: Exhibit on Chatham People in Chatham Historical Museum

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Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:01:51 -0800 (PST)
From: Nicole Edwards
Subject: Great Kids & Great Parents

CORA (Chatham Outreach Alliance) gave away food in 2008 and 2009 to over 1,600 hungry families in Chatham County.  This was just one tidbit of information that kids and parents learned as they toured CORA last Sunday, in order for them to increase their awareness of hunger in our community and how to respond compassionately.

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Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:36:14 -0800 (PST)
From: Dr. Jacqulyn Nygren
Subject: Red Cross Fundraiser

The American Red Cross is the leading emergency response organization.  They help in all varieties of crisises ranging from providing shelter during local prolonged power outages to taking care of the victims of local, national, and even global disasters.  Currently the American Red Cross is lending its efforts to the relief project in Haiti.  New Branch Chiropractic & Health Center  wants to help contribute to Red Cross.

From now until Valentine’s Day, we will be donating the money we receive for new patient services to the American Red Cross.  Here is how it works….

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