Gaines Steer is offering his 25th annual Biointensive {sustainable} Vegetable Workshop on Saturday, May 4 from 3-5pm at the home and studio of Billy Cummings and Colleen Black-Semelka. This free workshop is ideal for beginner gardeners who are open to old-fashioned garden techniques, combined with third-world practices taught by Gaines’Continue Reading
CORA provides food assistance to families facing hunger across Chatham. Would you like to help with our efforts? You can organize a spring food drive! Please contact for more information. Our most needed foods for May are: Pasta Sauce iCans Cereal Canned Chicken/Ham/Tuna Canned Fruit Pasta/Rice Thank you! RebeccaContinue Reading
I’m seeing the news about Vinfast scaling back plans for the size of their site in Moncure. But I’m wondering what’s happening with the eminent domain actions for the homes and church at Old US 1 and New Elam Church Road. Is that moving forward as planned? That was soContinue Reading
The Bynum Front Porch will host a fundraiser on APRIL 27, 3-9pm. As you might know the Bynum General Store is our base for community operations. The store was built in 1934 over a creek; over the years this and the age of the building have created foundation problems. WeContinue Reading
Mr. Booko, In case it isn’t abundantly clear yet, let me state the obvious: no amount of public input, protest, complaint, phone calls, emails, etc. to our alleged representatives, emphasis on the alleged, is going to do a damned bit of good to stop this from happening. The reason isContinue Reading
Welcome Chatham’s food drive for Cora continues at the Welcome Center by the courthouse in Pittsboro. Please consider our neighbors and share your good fortune. Most needed items include: -pasta sauce -canned fruits and veggies -canned meat -cereal -peanut butter The Welcome Center is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and SaturdayContinue Reading
Introducing Improv @ The Plant on 4th Wednesdays! Our kick-off event is this Wednesday, April 24th at 6pm at Fair Game Beverage at The Plant in Pittsboro. Join us for some spontaneous fun together with live improv, as actors (including Chatham’s own Jane Allen Wilson) create a special show forContinue Reading
?With the phenomenal success of The Good Feet Store .. . A store where you walk in, slip an expensive shaped high grade plastic form in your shoe and leave the store changed and apparently a new person, podiatrist approved and prosthetic corrections intact .. .but wallet slightly deflated .Continue Reading
The Friends of the Goldston Library are hosting a silent auction to raise funds to support the library. This auction starts tomorrow and goes through May 2nd. Come down to the library and place your bid! Items include: Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Meal Tickets Two Goldston Mugs Handmade Quilt Continue Reading
Hello, Chatters— Regarding Mr. Galin’s “What should we expect at Disney’s Asteria?” Well, I suggest you watch the short video, “Celebration Florida: The Creepy Town Disney Built” to get a good idea. Think of Disneyland turning into a “Nightmare on Elm Street.” youtube.com/watch?v=rRtDEvxuW0U Common Sense Carl From: Sent: Thursday, December 28,Continue Reading
Come see what HRCA is all about!Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents are invited to an info session on February 8th from 4:00-5:00 PM. Learn about the programs, meet the teachers and administrative staff, ask questions, and see what makes Haw River Christian Academy a great choice for your children!www.hawriverchristian.orgCall: (919)Continue Reading
They say stuff on the internet never goes away and never believe all you see on the web. The “web” in this case is a story in Gene’s Chatham journal Sept 22nd 2011 entitled “The signature spider in my sun room”. It is beautifully written and illustrated. . Credited toContinue Reading
It’s been a couple of busy weeks in the Chatham County high school sports world. Had an opportunity to cover several events and have posted the videos on YouTube atyoutube.com/genefoto You will find * Seaforth vs Laney wrestling at Carmichael Arena on the campus of UNC * Seaforth vs ChathamContinue Reading
Do you want to Euchre? Join a group of fun loving game players. Monday’s at 6 p.m. at BMC Brewing located in the Lorax. IT IS FREE. We start at 6 p.m. and play until around 7:15 p.m. You don’t need a partner or be an expert. We will teachContinue Reading
Every year Bobby Gales brings his New Direction Bluegrass band back to his hometown for a very special Christmas concert. Join us at the historic Bynum General Store on December 22nd from 7:00 – 9:00 for this incredible evening. 950 Bynum Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312 Doors open at 6:00, showContinue Reading