Events Calendar

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• Carl Ernst, author of Following Mohammed: Rethinking Islam in the Modern World, will speak Tuesday, November 16 at 7:30 pm at the Pittsboro Memorial Liberty, 158 West Street, in the Reeves Auditorium. Specialist in religious studies at UNC-CH, he has recently been featured in the News and Observer. His book is being published by the UNC Press.

• The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library’ art gallery show for November is a display of art created by Chatham Arts Open Studio participants. The exhibit will include works of artists new to the studio tour and photographs by Dr. John Shillito. For more information, call 542-3524.

• The Goldston Area Rescue Squad is having their annual portrait fund drive this year. Each family that pledges this year will receive a free 10x13 canvas family portrait. Proceeds are going toward new equipment.

• The Chatham County Public Health Department and Community Diabetes Advocates are holding a diabetes support group on November 8 at 6:30 pm at the Family Resource Center, 225 Chatham Square in Siler City. Topic will be healthy eating during the holidays. Support group is for all individuals affected by diabetes including family and friends. Childcare will be available. For more information, call Marissa Jelks, 542-8297 at the Chatham County Public Health Department.

• “How to Identify Substance Abuse Problems in our Community: An Educational presentation,” November 6, from 2-4 pm at the Chatham Family Resource Center (225 Chatham Square, Siler City), presented by Dr. Mario Soto. Presentation will be in Spanish with English interpretation, open to all community members. Refreshments and childcare provided. Free. For more information, call Evonne Bradford, 800-464-3617 (enter 07), or email evonnebradford@bradford.org.

• The Alpha Delta Kappa, International Sorority for Women Educators, will hold their second annual ADK yard sale at the Siler City Elementary School cafeteria on November 6 from 6 am to 11 am. All proceeds will benefit the ADK scholarship fund which supports Chatham County students.

• The topic of growing fruit in the home garden will be the topic of a pair of classes offered on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:45 to 8:00 pm, November 8 and 9 in the auditorium of the Agriculture Building in downtown Pittsboro. Al Cooke, Agricultural Extension Agent for Chatham County Center of the N. C. Cooperative Extension Service. Pre-registration is required by November 3. Classes are open to the public. Call 919-542-8202 for information.

• The Jordan-Matthews PTA will meet on Monday, November 8 at 6:30 pm at JM in the media center/library. Deb McManus, chairman of the Chatham County School Board, will present the program. Mr. Cox will be presenting an update of the beautification project.

• The History of Silk & Metal Thread Embroidery has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 3-4 pm at the Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. For more information, call Randolph Arts Guild, (336) 629-0399.

• Jordan Lake, Friday Walking Series, November 12, meet in the parking lot on SE side of US64 at the Haw River Bridge at 2 pm. (2 miles – flat). Wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather.

• Pre-School Storytime at McIntyre’s Fine Books & Bookends is held every Wednesday at 10:30 am. For information, call (919) 542-3030.

• Come join the fun and gospel music at Reno Sharpe’s Store on Saturday, November 6, beginning at 10 am. Pickers are asked to bring Acoustic instruments ONLY. For information, call 837-8766. Free and open to the public.

• The Chatham County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet November 11 at 7:30 pm in the Conference room downstairs in the Agriculture Building in Pittsboro. This is an open meeting. If you would like additional information, please contact our office at 919-542-8240.

• J.S. Waters Fall Festival will be held Friday, 11-05-04. Fun for all ages, Hotdog supper, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Games for kindergarten through adult. Auction begins at 8 pm with theme baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas, fall gardening and camping. Proceeds will be used to purchase K-2 playground equipment.

• The Ruth Pauley Lecture Series continues on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:30 pm in Owens Auditorium on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst with a speech by Dr. Fatos Tarifa, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the United States. Ambassador Tarifa’s topic will be “How Europe Views America.” Admission if free to the public and no tickets are required. For additional information, call 910-245-3132.

• November Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Wednesday, November 10 at 1:00 pm in the Village Clubhouse at Cross Road Retirement Community, 1302 Old Cox Road. Special guest speaker will be Attorney Robert A. Mason, who will answer questions about Elder law issues. For more information, call (336) 629-7811, ext. 206 or 210.

• Trail Ride, Saturday, November 6: Diamond-K Farm, located 5 miles southwest of Siler City will host a benefit trail ride with proceeds going to Heads Up! Therapeutic Riding Program. Call 919-542-6207 for more information.

• The Chatham County Fair Association will hold its annual members meeting on Thursday, November 4 at 6 pm at the Agriculture Building in Pittsboro.