Chatham Journal Newspaper

Pittsboro, NC - First Sunday offers a nice, leisurely wander through the unique shops & galleries of Historic Pittsboro, NC. Wonderful dining at several local eateries, and the chance to browse the offerings of a great mix of artists and craftsfolk. June's First Sunday takes place on Sunday, June 7 from noon to 4 p.m..

June’s music will be provided by “Southland” a great mix of blues, country and gospel.

For an idea of the variety of artists who usually participate, visit pittsboroshops.com or call 919-960-5892 for more information.

Siler City, NC -We are seeking musicians/singers for our concert series on the first and third Friday evenings of each month.

Email your interest, availability for the summer, contact info, and if possible, links to your music.

Thank you,

Diana Metreaud
Mina Bean'a Cafe
minabeanacafe@gmail.com

Pittsboro, NC - The Chatham County Public Health Department is issuing an advisory for animal rabies to residents of Chatham County. On Saturday, May 16, 2009, a fox collected from northeast Chatham County tested positive for rabies.

Pittsboro, NC - It’s time again for the annual Pittsboro Relay for Life Event. But don’t go out to Northwood High on Friday night or you might be put to work setting up the event. “We decided after all the rain last year during our Friday night event that we would try something different this year”, said Carol Esau, Chairperson. “Our new Saturday event will give the community more opportunities to come out and support our fight against cancer and it also gives us more opportunities for activities and entertainment for all ages”.

Siler City, NC — Siler City officials are receiving strategic help from the Carolina Center for Competitive Economies to develop and implement a marketing initiative to recruit new companies and jobs thanks to a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation aimed to help the city reverse its economic decline.

Pittsboro, NC - In the days leading up to Mother's Day, 175 construction crews of women volunteers across the country will be pounding nails and raising walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 2 - 10. In Pittsboro, local women volunteers will be donning tool aprons to help build homes for five low-income families from May 5 to May 9. Women volunteers are needed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. No construction experience is required. Call (919) 542-0794, ext. 223 to sign up.

The spotlight of today's NC State spring football game was on quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Mike Glennon, at least until Wilson had to rush off the field to go join the Wolfpack baseball team for its game Saturday night against Florida State.

View over 100 pictures at the Game Photo Gallery

Siler City, NC - The Chatham County Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) will host its annual meeting, Opportunity Chatham, at 7:30 am on May 12, 2009, at the Joan Fabrics Building at 1311 E. Eleventh Street (Highway 64) in Siler City. Tickets are on sale for $25 per person and $185 for each table of eight. Business sponsorships are also available.

Pittsboro, NC - The Abundance Foundation will hold a 5K race at Briar Chapel on Saturday, May 9. The race begins at 8 a.m. sharp. The Briar Chapel course is USATF certified.

Baby joggers are welcome and registration is $20 and $25 race day.

To register online go to http://theabundancefoundation.org/briar-chapel-5k/

FMI: james@ecrun.org

Pittsboro, NC - The Chatham County Schools annual job fair will be held on Saturday, April 4, at Horton Middle School in the multipurpose room from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointments are not necessary. Educators from all teaching areas are welcome to attend. The Human Resources Division staff of Chatham County Schools can answer any questions: (919) 542-3626 or (919) 542- 7400.