Events Calendar

Local Events Calendar

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The Chatham Scene

News and Events Around the County

• Joanna Catherine Scott will be reading from her new novel, Cassandra, Lost at McIntyre’s Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, Saturday, March 27 at 11 a.m.

• Local Girl Scouts, ages 11-17 are invited to United Church of Chapel Hill on Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Girls Go Tech Science Career Connections (Science Fair). They will learn about various career paths and opportunities from women scientists on how to get started in the science field. The church is located at 1321 Airport Road, Chapel Hill. For information, call Katy Hipp, 919-782-3021.

• Relay for Life, BBQ and Auction, Saturday, March 27 at Ramseur Wesleyan Church from 4-7 pm, auction begins at 7. Adult plates, $6, child plate (age 12 and under) $3. Tickets can be purchased at door – take outs available - proceeds for American Cancer Society. Church located at 2038 Leonard Park Street in Ramseur.

• Siler City Band Boosters is holding a BBQ dinner on Friday, 03-19-04 from 5-7 pm, eat in or take out from Jordan-Matthews Cafeteria. Plates may be bought at the door for $6, proceeds will go toward repairing & replacing band instruments for JMHS, Chatham Middle, and Silk Hope Schools. For information, call 663-0453.

• The Black Historical Society of Chatham County will be celebrating it’s 8^th Anniversary on March 20, 2004 at 2:30 pm at Horton Middle School, Pittsboro. The public is invited.

• Relay for Life team sponsored by Field’s Body Shop is asking for donations for a yard sale on 03-27-04. Proceeds to American Cancer Society. Bring items to Field’s Body Shop, household items, toys, baby clothes, etc.

• Chatham Central High School Choral Department will hold a Music in Our Schools Month Concert (with the CCHS band) in their auditorium, March 21, 2004 at 2 p.m. The public is invited.

• Author events at Fearrington will feature Judith Healey and her historical novel, The Canterbury Papers on March 20 at 11 am. and Marly Youmans young adult novel, The Curse of the Raven Mocker on March 21 at 2 pm.

• Sword of Peace and Pathway to Freedom auditions will be held Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2004 from 1-5 pm at the Snow Camp Historic Site in the Shoffner Building. Major and minor roles will be cast; families as well as individuals are encouraged to come, whether experienced or a first-timer. For more information, contact the Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre at 336-376-6948 or 800-726-5115.

• Eastern Randolph High School FFA Alumni will have their first NC High School Rodeo to raise scholarship money for graduating members and to send FFA members to local, state, and national leadership conferences. This will be held on April 2 & 3 at 7:30 pm at Lucky J Arena on Hwy 64 East in Ramseur. Food sales will start at 5:30. For ticket information, call 824-4710.

• If you’re looking for farms, farmers’ markets, and roadside stands, explore NC Farm Fresh, http://www.ncfarmfresh.com. Enjoy the goodness that grows in NC as you discover fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, flowers, herbs & even, Christmas trees.

• Moncure Vol. Fire Dept. and Ladies Auxiliary’s Blood Drive & Health Fair, Sat. March 20, 9 am-3 pm. Eye screenings, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol check, all free of charge. Also, fingerprinting by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Dept.; and a hotdog and bake sale.

• Pre-School Storytime at McIntyre’s Fine Books in Fearrington Village, every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Free to the public.

• Bynum Ruritan Club is sponsoring a Chicken and Dumpling’s Fundraiser, Saturday, March 20, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bynum Ruritan Building.

• Meet a park ranger, March 26 in Area A at Ebenezer for a short walk to look for spring reptiles. Meet at 2 pm for a 1 ½ to 2-hour program.

• Meet a park ranger at shelter #1 at Ebenezer Beach at Jordan Lake, Saturday, March 20 at 3 pm for a 45-minute program about the animals of the area.

• Music at Reno’s, Open Pickin’ Session, March 20. Come join the fun and music at Reno Sharpe’s Store from 10 am until. Located on the corner of Goldston-Pittsboro Road and Reno Sharpe Store Road between Pittsboro and Goldston. If you pick, bring your instrument.

• On Friday, March 19, Tommy Edwards, Alice and Keith (Good Company) will be at The General Store on the circle in downtown Pittsboro at 8 p.m. 919-542-2432.

• Get growing at the Piedmont Organic Gardening School. Workshops for beginning to advanced gardeners will be held Saturday, March 20 at CCCC, Pittsboro, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration includes lunch featuring local and organic food. $40 for Carolina Farm Stewardship and NC Botanical Garden members, and $45 for non-members. For information or to register, call Julie Eubanks at 919-542-2402 or visit www.carolinafarmstewards.org.

• Every Saturday at 1-3 p.m., Fowlers of Fearrington will feature a free wine tasting. Join Dan and his staff to pickup up great tips on wine. Call 919-545-5717 for further information.