Holiday Kiln Opening 2023 Pottery & Showroom Open dates & times: Please note Sunday hours are noon-5 pm. Friday, November 24 10-5pm Saturday, November 25 10-5pm Sunday, November 26 noon-5pm and Saturday, December 2 10-5pm Sunday, December 3 noon-5pm & Saturday, December 9 10-5pm Sunday, December 10 noon-5pm Enjoy a beautiful day in the country! Twice a year fire over 1500+ pots in our massive wood kiln and invite everyone to visit the pottery for a Kiln Opening! It’s a great chance to tour the pottery workshop, walk inside the massive kilns, and shop in our large barn/gallery/showroom for beautiful pottery for yourself or for the perfect gift. The shelves are full of beautiful mugs, tumblers, plates and bowls, elegant vases, pitchers, lidded jars, serving bowls, large platters and planters ~ all made by master potter, Mark Hewitt, and his current intern. All the pots are stamped with the firing number. This will be Firing ‘110’ so the pots will be stamped 110 and the stamp of the potter who made them. Most of the pots have been made by master potter, Mark Hewitt and a small selection have been made by Mark’s intern, Paul. Mark’s selection of ‘Big Pots’ – life-sized vases and jars – are also on display. Families are always welcome. We have swings!

Come join us on Small Business Saturday as we celebrate our literary community and some fun milestones: Flyleaf is turning 14 and Algonquin Books is turning 40! 🎂 On Saturday, November 25, we'll be celebrating our anniversary with our local publishing friends at Algonquin Books all day long. We have a full day of bookish events you won't want to miss! Plus, spend over $60 and get a free Blind Date with a Book while supplies last. We can't wait to celebrate with you! Here’s the event schedule: 🔸10:00 am: Hot cider & Spin the Wheel for prizes! 🔸11:00 am: Storytime with Crafts 🔸12:00 pm: Champagne toast & cupcakes with Algonquin Books 🔸12:00 - 2:00 pm: Celebrity bookseller and Algonquin Author Jill McCorkle gives her reading recommends 🔸3 pm: Book Bingo - with prizes! 🔸5pm: Book Trivia - with prizes! And a special thanks for supporting small businesses this holiday season 🎁 ✨🫶🏻

Delight in the wild side of dining at The Sycamore! Our Game Night menu is a true masterpiece, featuring a delectable array of dishes paired with optional wines that are nothing short of exquisite. Join us for a memorable evening of flavors with the most unique cuts and ingredients. Reserve your spot today by e-mailing [email protected].

Jazz nights are continuing on Wednesdays so don't miss out on the chance to hear some great holiday jazz this month, sprinkled in alongside your classic favorites. Here are our upcoming performers 11/29- GLK Trio 12/6- Dave Quick 12/13- Lauren Meehan 12/20- Steve Hobbs Trio 12/27- Tony Galiani Band

This Saturday we are kicking off our December event series, Holidays at the Market! We are expecting a full lawn (weather permitting) of visiting handmade craft and local product vendors, along with our own amazing craft and produce vendors! Get started on local gift shopping for the holidays! Here's a taste of the things you will find this Saturday, Dec 2nd, and you can also check out the full list of vendors signed up to attend each week: https://www.chathammillsfarmersmarket.com/holidays-at-the-market

Holiday Kiln Opening 2023 Pottery & Showroom Open dates & times: Please note Sunday hours are noon-5 pm. Saturday, December 2 10-5pm Sunday, December 3 noon-5pm & Saturday, December 9 10-5pm Sunday, December 10 noon-5pm Enjoy a beautiful day in the country! Twice a year fire over 1500+ pots in our massive wood kiln and invite everyone to visit the pottery for a Kiln Opening! It’s a great chance to tour the pottery workshop, walk inside the massive kilns, and shop in our large barn/gallery/showroom for beautiful pottery for yourself or for the perfect gift. The shelves are full of beautiful mugs, tumblers, plates and bowls, elegant vases, pitchers, lidded jars, serving bowls, large platters and planters ~ all made by master potter, Mark Hewitt, and his current intern. All the pots are stamped with the firing number. This will be Firing ‘110’ so the pots will be stamped 110 and the stamp of the potter who made them. Most of the pots have been made by master potter, Mark Hewitt and a small selection have been made by Mark’s intern, Paul. Mark’s selection of ‘Big Pots’ – life-sized vases and jars – are also on display. Families are always welcome. We have swings!

Our annual holiday party! Stop by for the fun and to pick up some great meads for your parties and gifts. We'll have great gifts and Fairy Elizabeth joining us to sparkle up your holidays! Thunder and Spice with music from 1-5!

Tis the season for Pop-Up Markets at MOSAIC! Saturday, December 2nd from 2-5PM, join us on the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons for the holiday market. Vendors, food, live music + more! We can't wait to see you there

One Starry Night....It's the most wonderful time of the year and registration is now open! We love this time of the year, and the meaning and feeling that One Starry Night brings to the children and families in attendance. For those who are have never been to this event, One Starry Night is a family centered walk through of the night Jesus was born. PUMC brings to life that special night with hands on activities for children to participate in every stop along their journey. More details about the night is included on the registration page, however if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Kelly Boyd at [email protected]

Join PUMC this Advent, as together we have our hearts grow three sizes as we look at what the Grinch has to teach us about the Christmas story. December 3, 10, and 17. 9 am in FLC and online, 11 am in Sanctuary. Invite a friend! Invite a neighbor!

If you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), look for Ric's Leather in downtown Pittsboro in the booth near the circle.

Join us at Forest Hall at Chatham Mills for the annual Holiday Party! 5:30 pm

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