Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:43:10 -0500
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: 2 Powerful Films for Black History Month

In February, the Chatham County Arts Council (“ChathamArts”) Sustainable Cinema Series honors Black History Month by showing two powerful films. Mark your calendars for this special SUNDAY Event, Feb. 26th, 2 pm, Fearrington Village Barn, Hwy 15-501 midway between Chapel Hill & Pittsboro

“THE LOVING STORY” by director & producer Nancy Buirski; Producer & Editor Elisabeth Haviland James (documentary feature) about “Loving v. Virginia”, a watershed civil rights case in which the United States Supreme Court declared Virginia’s anti-miscegenation statute unconstitutional in 1967.

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Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:57:25 -0500
From: barbara alotis
Subject: Slipcover recommendation

I used Linda Petty quite some time ago and I would also recommend her.
However, if she is not available, there is a wonderful person not far from Cole Park Plaza who does great things with slipcovers.  She did some chairs for a friend and she was extremely pleased.

Her name is Barbara Gallagher and her contact is barbaralynn65@yahoo.com
She will come to your house, measure, discuss fabrics (also has several recommended resources), etc.
 
Barb Alotis

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Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:25:49 -0500
From: Pat Richardson
Subject: DCFL Free Fitness Clinics – Everyone Welcome

DCFL Free Fitness Clinics – Everyone Welcome

Duke Center for Living at Fearrington hosts monthly Fitness Clinics, free 30-minute informative sessions on a wide range of health and fitness-related topics.  Space is limited- registration is required.

Call DCFL at 919-   545-2133 to register.

*         Indoor Group Cycle for the Novice – Thursday, Feb 9th, 3pm Come learn the basics you may need to participate in Group Indoor Cycle classes.

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Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:19:33 -0500
From: Kathy Hotelling
Subject: Cinderella’s Closet Needs Storage Space

In its second year, Cinderella’s Closet is a Chatham County project which provides the experience of a lifetime and formal wear to girls that could not otherwise attend prom.  We are partnering again this year with a similar project in Chapel Hill sponsored by Christ Church.

More information and requests will be forthcoming, but we are in need of a climate controlled storage facility for the dresses and accessories that we acquire.  If you can donate the use of such a facility, or can gather monies from friends and neighbors to support this event which was such a success last year, please contact me.

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Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:30:49 -0800 (PST)
From: Jamie Nunnelly
Subject: Zumba Class

Patti,
There’s a great Zumba class held at the Duke Center for Living on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm. We have a lot of fun and get a great workout at the same time. You can call the Duke Center for Living and get a pass to try the class, or see if they allow drop ins.  I have also heard that there’s a place in the same complex as the Chatham Marketplace that is holding Zumba classes. Might try both and see what you think.
Jamie

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Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:19:02 -0500
From: Pat Richardson
Subject: Galloway Ridge’s Santa’s Workshop: Holiday Show

Galloway Ridge’s Santa’s Workshop: Holiday Show
Friday, December 9, 2011
11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Great Hall

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is fast approaching. Soon we will be decorating our homes, humming seasonal music and baking holiday favorites. Many of us will be thinking about our families and friends during this time. Instead of dealing with traffic and the crowds at the mall, come over to Galloway Ridge’s Great Hall and enjoy one-stop shopping. Around sixteen local wholesale vendors will be offering a variety of different items for purchase. For more information please call Brandi at 545-2679.

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Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:48:33 -0500
From: Gene Galin
Subject: Walmart Coming To Chatham County on 15-501 near Orange County line

Chapel Hill Town Manager Roger Stancil says that “plans for a new Walmart had been filed with Chatham County, right over the line, which I think would make it very convenient for people to leave Chapel Hill, shop in Chatham County and then come back and live here.”
 
Orange County economic development director Steve Brantley says the average Walmart generates about $70 million in retail sales.
 
“The significant property tax and retail sales tax from that Walmart will be supported, probably in large part, by Orange County shoppers,” Brantley says.
 
The Walmart currently in Hillsborough pays $200,000 in county property taxes each year, and produces about 10 percent of Orange County’s annual sales tax revenue.

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Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:25:53 -0500
From: Lesley Landis
Subject: Educators, Teens, Youth groups, Parents: See this film

ChathamArts presents “THE 5th QUARTER”
Tuesday, November 29th, 7 pm at Fearrington Village Barn, $5 / $3 students

Based on a true story with NC roots: Driven by the tragic and fatal car crash that took the life of his fifteen year old brother Luke, and wearing Luke’s number 5 jersey, Jon Abbate helps to lead the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to the most successful season in school history.

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Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:36:57 -0400
From: Lois Helburn
Subject: Fearrington Pumpkin Fest 2011

A hearty *thank you* to the staff at Fearrington Village for a very successful & fun Pumpkin Fest on Sunday, October 30th.

It was amazing to see so many folks who came out on a chilly day to enjoy food, music, costumes, and of course the intricately carved pumpkins. This event has grown over the past few years, thanks to a supportive community and the employees of Fearrington Village.

I can’t wait for next years’ Halloween extravaganza.

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Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:17:56 -0400
From: Robin Hill
Subject: Thanks for decorations!

We were happy to move into our place in time to have a few years of the pumpkins on Chicken Bridge before they built the new bridge and tore down the old one in the 80′s.  It is fun to see at least a few still put up there each year. 

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