Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention Marks 18th Annual Festival
The 18th Annual Hoppin’ John Fiddlers’ Convention returns to Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro, September 11–13, 2025. This beloved celebration of music, dance, and community features contests, concerts, workshops, family fun, and the famous Hoppin’ John Cook-Off. Highlights include Friday night performances from Richie and Rosie, Grammy-nominated musicianContinue Reading
You can be a Pittsboro Street Fair sponsor
The Pittsboro Street Fair is just around the corner, and we’re looking for local businesses and organizations to join us as sponsors. This event brings thousands of neighbors together each year to celebrate food, music, arts, and all the wonderful things that make Pittsboro special. Sponsorship is a great wayContinue Reading
SPIRITS OF PITTSBORO’S PAST Walking Tours on October 18 & 19
Don’t miss the chance to see history come alive before your eyes—just in time for Halloween! Take a walk through downtown Pittsboro for an evening filled with local folklore and historical reenactments. The Chatham County Historical Association’s “Spirits of Pittsboro’s Past” Walking Tour blends Chatham County’s rich heritage with storiesContinue Reading
Learn to Sew Like a Pro – Beginner & Intermediate Classes in Pittsboro!
Ready to master the art of sewing or take your skills to the next level? Join us at Checkered Tulip Sewing & Craft Studio in Pittsboro, NC, for our Professional Sewing series! Day & Evening Sessions AvailableBeginner Classes start September 3rd and 4th – seats are limited! Beginner – LearnContinue Reading
Take a look at CORA’s annual report
Wow — what a year we’ve had together! From food drives, hundreds of turkeys, hygiene bags, financial donations, and volunteer hours, to so much more, community support helped CORA provide more food than ever to our neighbors across Chatham County. We’re so grateful for the role our community played inContinue Reading
Enroll in Chef Kelly’s online Natural Chef class by Monday 8/18!!
Attention – all who love to cook and want to learn! Chef Kelly’s Natural Chef online class needs you! This comprehensive, instructor-led course is designed for individuals passionate about creating wholesome, health-focused meals using fresh, natural ingredients. Participants will learn essential culinary techniques including knife skills, cooking methods, and mealContinue Reading
The 8:59’s at Bynum Front Porch on Friday, August 15
The 8:59’s at Bynum Front PorchFriday, August 15th | 7:00–9:00 PM Bynum Front Porch is firing up another Friday night, and this time we’ve got The 8:59’s rolling in to fill the summer air with sweet harmonies, jangly guitars, and a groove that’ll make your toes start tappin’ before youContinue Reading
Next Zoom talk will be held on Tuesday, August 19 at 7pm
New to Chatham County and want to know what public services are available? Been here for a while and want to understand more about who runs county government? Interested in public schools, water quality, broadband, public safety, elections, public health, agriculture, or taxes? Community leaders on these and similar topicsContinue Reading
CCCC Culinary Arts needs YOU to enroll in a class!
LET’S GET COOKING AT CCCC!We have amazing Culinary Classes and we need YOU to fill them! It’s not too late to enroll in our Culinary Arts Program, or just try a Continuing Education course to hone your skills. We seriously need folks to sign up, so please spread the wordContinue Reading
Retirement on Your Mind? Get the Tools You Need to Plan with Confidence at CCCC!
Have you asked yourself these questions about your future and your finances? • Will you be able to retire on schedule or need to postpone retirement? • Could your investments be earning more? • How much money will you need to accumulate for retirement? •Continue Reading
Poetry @ The Plant August 13…Our First Themed Event
Greetings All, Poetry @ The Plant in Pittsboro on Wednesday, August 13 at 6pm is being dedicated to women’s empowerment in collaboration with the Women’s Advocacy Initiative (https://www.wainitiative.org/). The theme centers on resilience, identity, womanhood and gender. Our selected poets will be sharing workContinue Reading
Videos: Bynum ballpark & water tower
Aerial view of the Bynum ballpark & water towerhttps://youtu.be/TRXoM487iKo?si=2mxF8cqdd__Sx7Ex Walk-around the Bynum ballparkhttps://youtu.be/TCSAApJ9E0A?si=tw8sOn_qqNTuK93w Closeup view of the Bynum water towerhttps://youtube.com/shorts/smRhR_CYi1Q From: Gene Galin Sent: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:36:53 PM EDTSubject: Videos: Bynum Ballpark & water towerContinue Reading
Save the date – Aug 30th – Fish Fry Fundraiser at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church
Hello everyone! I’d like to invite you all to have dinner at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and support our Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday August 30th. $15.00 per plate includes fish, 2 sides, drink and dessert. Dine in or carry out. All proceeds go to our Walk for Hope teamContinue Reading
Every pencil counts!
As the start of school is fast approaching, the Chatham Education Foundation is collecting supplies for Chatham County Schools. These supplies will be donated directly to students and teachers. If you can, please consider participating in our drive to ensure every student and teacher has the supplies they need forContinue Reading
Wastewater courses at Central Carolina Community College
Are you ready to make waves in water quality? Register now for any of these wastewater courses back on schedule with Central Carolina Community College: Wastewater Lab Analyst II PrepSynchronous online, Aug 26–28T/W/Th, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Course DescriptionThis course assists students in preparing for the Wastewater Laboratory AnalysisContinue Reading