• Chatham PTA Thrift Store, new hours starting June 14, 10 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday. Shop the new hours and see what treasures you find. Donations at accepted daily. Located at 50 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro. (919) 542-4070.

• The American Red Cross Mid-Carolina Chapter is issuing a reminder, Hurricane Season, now through Labor Day, 2004. Experts are predicting the season to be busier than normal. Be prepared. When the storm hits, it’s too late. Disaster Supply Starter Kits on special now. For information, call Patty Whitt, 336-629-2399 or 800-669-2399.

• American Red Cross Blood Drive at Rocky River Baptist Church in Siler City, June 6, 2004 from 1 – 5:30 p.m.  Donors of all types are needed, but there is a special need for those with types O and B. For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or 1-800-669-2399.    

• Friday, June 11, Tommy and Good Company will be at The Pittsboro General Store Café for an evening performance beginning around 8 p.m. On the circle in downtown Pittsboro.  No admission.

• The Chatham County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference room downstairs in the Agricultural Building in Pittsboro. This is an open meeting, for additional information, call 919-542-8240.

• Reno Sharpe’s Store will feature Gospel Music, Saturday, June 5, from 9 am until we run out of groups. Located off Goldston-Pittsboro Road. Free and open to the public. 

• Hollyhill Daylily Festival, Saturday and Sundays, June 5 – July 25. More than 3 acres of daylilies, display gardens and artworks.

• Learn about the history of the many Fearrington Gardens with a guided tour. Free. 200 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro. 

• Saturday, June 3, Tim Gautreaux will read from his amazing novel, The Clearing at McIntyre’s Fine Brooks and Book Ends. Raymond Rundus will read from his book , Joseph Mitchell: A Reader’s and Writer’s Guide, Saturday, June 5 at 11 am.  Free and open to the public. For details, call 919-542-3030.

• Tuesday, June 15 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., “Friends of Mary Wallace” are hosting an opportunity for Chatham County residents to meet and talk with Mary before the upcoming election. Hot dogs and all the trimmings as well as drinks will be provided. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair to The Ferguson House, 6285 US 64 West, Pittsboro.