PITTSBORO FRIENDS: The NC Conservation Network is hosting a screening of @wral's 20-minute documentary, Forever Chemicals: North Carolina's Toxic Tap Water at Starrlight Mead on Weds, July 31, 6pm. The documentary explores the damage caused by massive amounts of toxic chemicals called forever chemicals (or PFAS) being dumped into the Cape Fear River for decades. Following the screening, we will hear from Haw Riverkeeper, Emily Sutton Haw River Assembly), about how forever chemicals impact communities in our state. We’ll also have some immediate actions you can take to help us stop forever chemical pollution.

The Chatham Chamber Board of Directors invite you to an After Hours event for networking and to meet our President & CEO! 🗓️ Date: Thursday, August 1 🕓 Time: 4:00-6:30 PM 📍 Location: Bestfood Cafeteria, Siler City Complimentary refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there!

Friday Night Concerts + Movies Each Friday night (except July) we’ll feature a live concert or movie on the Phil H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn). Food + beverage available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought inside the venue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. August 2: Trial by Fire, a Journey Tribute band All concerts start at 7 pm (unless otherwise indicated below). Event lawn opens one hour before concert start time. Location: MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) near 51 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, NC 27312

The Checkered Tulip Sewing Studio is offering two zipper workshops this summer, Thursday July 18th 6-8:30 and Saturday August 3rd 10-12:30. Zippers are fun!!!! Come fine tune your skills or add new tools to your sewing arsenal.

The first Saturday of August is International Mead Day celebrated by mead makers and meaderies around the world! And we’re celebrating too! For the occasion, we’ve got some fun things in store for you! Mead making demo at 3 pm. Join Ben to see how to make a small batch of mead at home. (And consider signing up for our Beginning Mead Making Class!) Tours of the meadery at 2 and 4 pm. See how it’s done on a bigger scale. And sample some local NC meads from HoneyGirl Meadery in Durham. Their new location isn’t quite ready, so they are popping up here to help celebrate!

Join Kingston 99 Kitchen for Pittsboro’s first ever Okra Jamboree on August 4th! There will be family fun festivities for all ages! Drink it, eat it, live it! Live music by the Purple Snakes Come judge the best of okra dishes at the Okra Jamboree Chef Competition on August 4th!

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.

Please join us on August 4 for Pittsboro First Sunday from 12-4 pm, with a Featured Artist reception, including live music and refreshments, from 1-3 pm, right in the center of Downtown Pittsboro. On this First Sunday, the stoneware creations of Anna Julian will be on display. Anna, a Chatham County artist, is known for her beautiful hand-built pottery that include decoration with impressed texture, glass and wood additions. Also on display are the soft pastel paintings of Daphne Boder, another Chatham County artist. Please come by, rain or shine! (Any questions? Please call us at 919-542-1773.)

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We all scream for ice cream during the August Finally Fridays event! Do not miss the banana split eating contest featuring Mayor Kyle Shipp and town celebrities, in addition to community kids who want to join the contest for a prize. There will also be ice cream giveaways all evening! Follow this Event Discussion for details to come! Circle City Merchants and Downtown Pittsboro are delighted to bring you this monthly event that highlights our vibrant Downtown and artist community. Our shops spill onto the sidewalks to create a festival atmosphere. Community artists will form Art Pods with a boho vibe. Join us in supporting our Downtown all year round! Live music, kids activities and more!

This week's market has been cancelled due to the anticipated rain as Hurricane Debbie moves up the coast. Welcome to the MOSAIC Market, your monthly destination for artisan crafts, fresh produce, and a vibrant community atmosphere! Nestled in the heart of MOSAIC at Chatham Park at the scenic Works Yard Paseo, our market is a celebration of local talent and the bounty of the seasons. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of shopping and entertainment. Every first Wednesday of the month from 6-8 PM, MOSAIC Market comes alive with an eclectic mix of vendors offering everything from handmade jewelry and unique home decor to organic fruits and vegetables. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, stocking up on groceries, or just looking to browse, there's something for everyone at MOSAIC Market. But that's not all—your shopping experience is complemented by delicious eats from a food truck, refreshing beverages from a local beer vendor, and the lively tunes of a band. It's more than just a market; it's a place to meet friends, enjoy great food and music, and support local artisans and farmers. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind community event at MOSAIC at Chatham Park. See you there!

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 8/7 – Steve Hobbs Trio 8/14 – Dave Quick Jazz 8/21 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 8/28 – Lauren Meehan 9/4 – 9/11 – Steve Hobbs Trio 9/18 – Dave Quick Jazz 9/25 – Lauren Meehan 10/2 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 10/9 – 10/16 – Dave Quick Jazz 10/23 – Lauren Meehan 10/30 – Steve Hobbs Trio 11/6 – 11/13 – Dave Quick Jazz 11/20 – Lauren Meehan 11/27 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 12/4 – Steve Hobbs Trio 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

Grab your popcorn and get ready for Friday Movie Night at MOSAIC at Chatham Park! 🎥🍿 Here's what's on the big screen: Please Note: Oppenheimer is Rated R – Adult Only Lawn opens at 7:30pm. Movie starts at 8:30pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought inside the venue. Welcome Table: The Medley Food + beverage by: Mr. Dowdy’s Popcorn, Hops & Berry, Jessica’s Food Truck, Thirsty Skull Brewery

In this new intermediate class, we will talk about metheglins, or mead with herbs or spices. Does it make a difference if you add the herbs in the primary, secondary, or after fermentation? We’ll answer all these questions and more. We’ll also taste some examples of different metheglins. $50 single, $75 for two people Class takes place on Aug 10, 2024 from 10 am - 1 pm at the meadery in Pittsboro. All class participants MUST be over 21! No exceptions. Must sign up by Aug 7. IMPORTANT: This is an intermediate class and attendees must have a basic understanding of home mead making processes, equipment, and terms and have made a few home mead batches. Although we love Joe’s Ancient Orange, it does NOT qualify as mead making experience!

The Quiltmaker Cafe pay-what-you-can food truck will be in the True Value parking lot on East Street in Pittsboro on Monday, August 12, from 5:30-7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Tramway Diner.

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