A multilayered YA rom-com featuring Kalvin, a Black teen boy navigating his parents’ impending separation, racial dynamics in his mostly white high school, and a side hustle as a relationship therapist who also sells candy to his patients in need…one of whom is his crush.. Sophomore Kalvin Shmelton has finally perfected his underground candy-selling hustle at school. He keeps his prices reasonable, his inventory fresh, and himself out of the drama. But when a heartbroken Sterling Glistern—Kal’s longtime crush—barges into the storage closet where he keeps his candy supply, a new source of income unexpectedly presents itself: relationship therapist. He only meant to help Sterling realize she’s dating a jerk—and maybe win her over—but news spreads fast that Kalvin’s not just the master of sweets…but hearts, too! And as the son of two famous therapists, he leans into this newfound reputation and the money that comes with it. The truth, however, is that Kalvin’s parents’ “perfect” marriage is crumbling. He was supposed to woo the girl of his dreams, fix his parents’ relationship, and lend a listening ear to a school full of heartbroken teens. But a jealous boyfriend, a vengeful competitor, and Kalvin’s own growing ego threaten those plans, forcing Kal to rethink all he thought he knew about friendship, family, and love. Brian Wasson is an educator who is motivated by helping kids see the power of reading, writing, and thinking critically in a diverse, fast-changing world. Previously an editor for nine years at two major newspapers in North Carolina, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and a Master of Arts in English. He spends much of his free time listening to audiobooks, applying for grant funding for his classroom, and dozing off to random Netflix shows. He currently lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, […]

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 12/13- Lauren Meehan 12/20- Steve Hobbs Trio 12/27- Tony Galiani Band

Nighttime sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Join Starrlight Mead on the third Friday of each month for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes that are conducive for relaxation and mediation, as well as journey work and integration. RSVP is required. Please contact [email protected]

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! You can also check out the full list of vendors signed up to attend each week: https://www.chathammillsfarmersmarket.com/holidays-at-the-market

Save the Date for our Holiday Dinner & Live Jazz Music | Tuesday, 12/19 Menu coming soon! Reservations from 4-8:30pm e-mail [email protected] or call (919) 704-8731

Get your tools ready for action! ✂️ Tired of battling dull blades and ineffective tools? We're bringing Keen Edge Mobile Sharpening to Pittsboro Feed on Wednesday, December 20th, from 10 AM to 2 PM! ⏰ Bring your old knives, scissors, gardening tools, and anything else needing a fresh edge. Keen Edge will sharpen them on-site while you shop! ️ Don't miss this chance to revive your tools and tackle any project with ease. See you there!

The Quiltmaker Cafe food truck will be at the Red Moose parking lot (90 East Street) from 11-1 pm on Wednesday, December 20.

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 12/20- Steve Hobbs Trio 12/27- Tony Galiani Band

The holiday season is upon us and calendars are filling up with lots of events. Be sure to add the Pittsboro United Methodist Choir's Christmas Cantata to your calendar so you can join us!

Reclamation and The Plant invite you to another magical night market! Come join us and the rest of your community for some local last minute shopping! Lots of gift vendors, live music, adult beverages, fire pits, the moon and stars....Can't wait to see you 12/22/23, 3-8pm. Let every season be the reason to shop local!

Family Movie Night Double Feature. How the Grinch stole Christmas and Charley Brown's Christmas. Join us for movies, popcorn and a good time in the Family Life Center this Friday 12/22 at 6:30PM.

In the vein of Such a Fun Age, a whip-smart, compulsively readable novel about two upper-class stay-at-home mothers—one white, one Black—living in a "perfect" suburb that explores motherhood, friendship, and the true meaning of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of America’s all-too-familiar racial reckoning. De’Andrea Whitman, her husband Malik, and their five-year-old daughter, Nina, are new to the upper-crust white suburb of Rolling Hills, Virginia—a move motivated by circumstance rather than choice. De’Andrea is heartbroken to leave her comfortable life in the Black oasis of Atlanta, and between her mother-in-law’s Alzheimer's diagnosis, her daughter starting kindergarten, and the overwhelming whiteness of Rolling Hills, she finds herself struggling to adjust to her new community. To ease the transition, her therapist proposes a challenge: make a white girlfriend. When Rebecca Myland learns about her new neighbors, the Whitmans, she's thrilled. As chair of the Parent Diversity Committee at her daughters’ school, she’s championed racial diversity in the community—and what could be better than a brand-new Black family? It’s serendipitous when her daughter, Isabella, and Nina become best friends on the first day of kindergarten. Now, Rebecca can put everything she’s learned about antiracism into practice—especially those oh-so-informative social media posts. And finally, the Parent Diversity Committee will have some… well, diversity. Following her therapist’s suggestion, De’Andrea reluctantly joins Rebecca’s committee. The painfully earnest white woman is so overly eager it makes De’Andrea wonder if Rebecca’s therapist told her to make a Black friend! But when Rolling Hill’s rising racial sentiments bring the two women together in common cause, they find it isn’t the only thing they have in common.... Christine Platt writes literature for children and adults that centers African diasporic experiences—past, present, and future. She holds Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in African and African American studies as well as a […]

Mark your calendars for the After Christmas Sale at New Horizons Downtown starting Tuesday, December 26 until Saturday, December 30. Save on Christmas items, winter accessories, like hats, scarves, and cashmere shawls, socks, and slippers to keep you warm & cozy for the rest of the season! All discounted sales final.

Join Chatham Outfitters in the store this week for some great end of year savings. All slippers and apparel (clothing, hats, gloves, socks, and undergarments) will be marked down 25% from now until New Years Eve! Happy New Year and don't forget to #GoPlayChatham!