If you’re interested in improving the parks and recreation system in Pittsboro and care to contribute a few spare hours once a month, the Town would love for you to apply for a seat on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. As the name implies, thi…
Progress is being made on Pittsboro’s New Town Park despite the unaccommodating weather. Below are photos of a few features mid construction. Future picnic shelter. This will support a forest green metal roof. Metal roofs have superior life cycle c…
If you’re interested in improving the parks and recreation system in Pittsboro and care to contribute a few spare hours once a month, the Town would love for you to apply for a seat on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. As the name implies, thi…
Progress is being made on Pittsboro’s New Town Park despite the unaccommodating weather. Below are photos of a few features mid construction. Future picnic shelter. This will support a forest green metal roof. Metal roofs have superior life cycle c…
On the Today show this morning, they were talking about January being named for Janus. And how he is associated with gates, doorways and beginnings. Also that he’s depicted with two faces pointing in opposite directions. Looking forward, looking back. I guess it’s not hard to tell from my previous post I was clearly born [...]
This past weekend, I decided to improve the efficiency of our Briar Chapel home even more by installing a whole-house hot water recirculating system. I picked up a unit made by Watts Premier at Costco a few months ago for under $200, and spent another $30 or so for plumbing supplies at the hardware store.
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:07:47 -0500
From: Vance Remick
Subject: Fundraising Opportunity from the GSC
The General Store Café would like to help our local churches and non-profits raise funds and awareness. We are offering certain dates that would be assigned to a local church or non-profit for fundraising.
If you are interested, contact Jorgie Brown, GSC Catering [...]
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:01:55 -0500
From: Claire Kane
Subject: new venue for local farmers
Farmers of Orange is accepting vendor applications for 2010 for our year round market, South Estes Farmers Market in Chapel Hill, NC at University Mall near A Southern Season. Information and applications can be found at
http://farmersoforange.org/join.html
Deadline for receipt of applications is January [...]
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:18:36 -0500
From: Siglinda Scarpa
Subject: Goathouse Refuge
Hello friends,
I am writing to ask for your help: We need dedicated volunteers that can be here at least once x week to help us taking care of the cats. People keep abbandoning their animals.
I know, I sure do, that times are hard for people [...]
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:39:20 -0500
From: pam smith
Subject: Beggars and Choosers is closing
Beggars and Choosers is closing after Christmas. We will be open Mon. Dec. 21 thru Thur. Dec. 24. The store was robbed the day of the street fair. We were hit hard and it has taken the joy out of working and [...]
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:33:33 -0500
From: leela ellis
Subject: Ford Lot Scoundrels
Hi ….. I too went to the Ford Lot to “correct” the scoundrels by showing my support for the situation. I was hoping to drink some coffee and eat a hot dog (I don’t normally eat hot dogs, but I was going to get [...]
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:08:21 +0000 (GMT)
From: judy
Subject: Christmas gifts
Yesterday I was at Mina Bean’a in Siler City getting some delicious hot chocolate, and The Global Heart has their shop set up there – all fair Trade merchandise.
Everything is beautiful and useful, and at incredible prices! I bought a lovely wooden bowl with bamboo [...]
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:50:59 -0500
From: Darien Russell
Subject: Murder mystery dinner theatre
As someone whose daughter was murdered it is very offensive to me to think that anyone would use murder as a form of entertainment.
I think CORA is a great organization but I wish you had put more thought into what you decided to [...]
Date: Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:07:03 -0500
From: Monnda Welch
Subject: Bus. Intro.
Thanks Gene for this opportunity to let folks know about my studio.
Hi all. I teach jewelry making in my studio, located 3 miles from Fearrington Village, off of Bynum Ridge Rd.
Some information about the classes:
Make It Tonight, is a new series of classes. Usually held [...]
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:10:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Lynn Scott
Subject: Big Daddy Dog’s thanks you!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all of you who have went out of their way to stop by and grab a hot dog or just to welcome me and my [...]
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:20:55 -0500
From: Mariah Wheeler
Subject: Business Intro the Joyful Jewel
Hello Chatlisters,
Enter via the water walkway (colorful sidewalk mural) to the sound of music. You’ll soon see that The Joyful Jewel lives up to its motto of “one of a kind treasures for the discerning soul.” We offer jewelry, art, scarves, sculpture, [...]
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:59:51 -0500
From: Al Cooke
Subject: holly berries
There are at least 4 species of holly, both evergreen and deciduous, that are native to Chatham County and others that do well here, especially several Chinese varieties and some hybrids. Despite their extensive use as a foundation plant, Japanese hollies (black berries) are not [...]
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:34:46 -0500
From: MarkBeth Morton
Subject: RE:’s John’s Moped and Family of 4 (Mark Stinson’s family) Updates
Merry Christmas Chathamites!
John: Some folks folks have asked us about John and why he is still walking………….John did not have his moped stolen again as some rumors claim. John still has his moped………..unfortunately, John had trouble [...]
ChathamArts will once again be offering classes this winter at Briar Chapel. All classes are held at the Briar Club, except for Art History and Voice (see website for details).
Pittsboro’s 5th Annual Reindeer Run will be held this Saturday. Active Chatham organizes this event every year and proceeds support parks and recreation projects in Pittsboro. Full details for the race can be found on Active Chatham’s website. The …