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Women volunteers to build houses for Chatham Habitat for Humanity[May 3, 2009] 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.
Camp Royall seeks sponsorships[Apr. 29, 2009] The enormously popular summer camp program offered by the Autism Society of North Carolina is in need of financial assistance. Camp Royall, located near Pittsboro, and Mountain Adventure, in Black Mountain, are the largest and oldest camps for individuals with autism in the United States. They both have extensive waiting lists.
Triangle area Ride for Kids to raise research money[Apr. 29, 2009] On Sunday, May 3, motorcyclists will take to the roads for the sixth year in the Triangle to raise funds for fighting a disease that strikes children at the beginning of their lives. Hundreds of motorcyclists will ride through the scenic countryside around Jordan Lake in a visually stunning column, beginning and ending at the White Oak Recreation Area at Jordan Lake State Park.
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Pittsboro community sponsors first annual Briar Chapel 5K run[Apr. 28, 2009] Briar Chapel by Newland Communities, the Triangle region’s largest green community located in Pittsboro, is hosting the first annual Briar Chapel 5K benefit run on Saturday, May 9. The race is organized by East Carolina Road Racing and follows a new USA Track & Field-certified 5K course through the community.
Rural Advancement Foundation International appoints new Executive Director[Apr. 26, 2009] Linda Shaw, consultant and former Senior Community Development Officer with Wachovia Bank, has been appointed Executive Director of the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA, beginning January 5, 2009. She will fill the position to be vacated by retiring ED, Betty Bailey. Ms. Shaw will inherit a well-respected, valued and stable organization.
New kiosk installed at Pittsboro Town Lake Park[Apr. 17, 2009] A new kiosk was installed yesterday at the Diane Street entrance of Pittsboro Town Lake Park. It features two mosaics created by Pittsboro Elementary School students a number of years ago at a street fair.
By Paul Horne
Volunteers welcome at Pittsboro Town Lake Park clean-up[Apr. 13, 2009] On April 17 there will be a park clean-pp at the Town Lake Park. We'll gladly welcome any volunteers who can help with picking up trash, moving rocks, clearing out invasive privet and having a nice cookout for lunch.
By Paul Horne
Chatham residents invited to review NCDOT’s updated plan options for US 64[Apr. 10, 2009] Chatham County residents have opportunities on April 27 and 28 to review and provide feedback on the proposed corridor plan for US 64 between US 1 in Cary and US 64 Business in Pittsboro. Long-term and short-term plans are proposed to guide development and improvements that would enhance traffic flow, safety, and pedestrian accessibility along the corridor.
Carnivore Preservation Trust plans to rescue kansas tigers[Apr. 9, 2009] The Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT) announced today that next week they will rescue two male tigers from an owner near Oakley, Kansas. Two tigers and three lions had been living in very small, poorly secured spaces in a junkyard for many years. In late February one of the lions attacked and seriously injured a man, prompting local law enforcement authorities to finally force the owner to relinquish the animals.
Free tax assistance for eligible filers[Apr. 1, 2009] Free IRS-Certified VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is available in Chatham County. Legal Aid of North Carolina-Pittsboro Office will be preparing taxes for eligible filers on Saturday, April 4, 2009 in their local office at 959 East Street, Suit A, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Please call for an appointment - 919-542-0475 or 1-800-672-5834.
By Cynthia Carter
Pittsboro resident shadows a North Carolina Zoo veterinarian[Mar. 30, 2009] When Catherine Bollinger of Pittsboro learned about the N.C. Zoo Society’s “Shadow a Veterinarian” raffle, she bought 10 tickets because she cared about the cause—to establish a Conservation Medicine Fund at the Zoo. Bollinger never thought that she would win, but win she did.
By Tom Gillespie
Chatham Middle hosts Latino parent night[Mar. 21, 2009] On Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m., Chatham Middle hosted a Latino parent night in the cafeteria. Parent outreach is a part of the school's partnership with Creating Confianza and UNC's Dr. Mimi Chapman. The evening focused on relationships and teenage dating.
Chatham County libraries will be closed March 19-24[Mar. 13, 2009] All branches of the Chatham County Library system, including the county's Bookmobile, will be closed from Thursday, March 19, through Tuesday, March 24, for the installation of a new automation system. All libraries and the bookmobile will reopen for regular hours beginning Thursday, March 25.
Chatham County Senior Games qualify for State Finals[Mar. 12, 2009] North Carolina Senior Games, Inc. is pleased to announce that Chatham County Senior Games has been sanctioned as an official qualifying site for State Finals 2009. Chatham County Senior Games for people ages 55 and better will be held in Pittsboro and Siler City on April 22- 29, 2009.
Home moisture and termite testing scam identified in Chatham[Mar. 9, 2009] According to the Chatham County Council on Aging, residents should beware of a scam reported in Fearrington Village by several residents. The scam involved a “home testing crew” going to homeowners without appointments, offering free testing for moisture damage, termites or both.
By Angel Dennison
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