Chatham 250: Chatham County History of Communities of Color #3

Growth and Change Event (Series): Chatham County History of Communities of Color May 28, June 11 and June 19, 2021 Sponsored by Deep River Chapter Pittsboro, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) The public is invited to join the Chatham Community Library for a three-part virtual lecture series chronicling the history of communities of color in Chatham County. The series will conclude with a much-anticipated lecture titled “From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans in Chatham County” on Saturday, June 19th from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. This lecture, by Charles Johnson, Associate Professor and Director of Public History at North Carolina Central University, is also part of Juneteenth Celebrations in Chatham County. All lectures will occur virtually, and pre-registration is required to access the login information. Interested participants can learn more and RSVP by visiting the Chatham 250 event page: https://www.chatham250.com/event-details/chatham-county-history-of-communities-of-color, or by visiting the Chatham County Calendar: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/county-calendar. Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.

Book Signing at Liquidambar

Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts 80 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

This is a special book-signing with Dr. Angela Rosenberg and her new book Nine Perfect Petals - The Enneagram for Flower Gardeners. In this beautiful book, local Chatham County, NC author, Dr. Angela Rosenberg, uses gardening practices and particular flowers to help readers appreciate the Enneagram nine types. Chapters detail characteristics, strengths, challenges, and pathways for individual growth and well-being. Thought-provoking quotes and exquisite original drawings, make this book a must for any reader interested in the Enneagram, and for anyone, gardener or not, who seeks to understand their own personality—and blossom. Eminently sharable, you’ll want all your family, friends, and coworkers to discover their types. Personalized, signed hardcover and paperback copies will be available on Saturday! Hardcover $30.00 Paperback $20.00 If you know of someone who may be interested in this event, please invite them! This is open to everyone!

Happy Hour at Perch Coworking

Perch Coworking 102 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC

Stop by Perch Coworking in downtown Pittsboro, check out the space, and chat with the members.

Chatham 250: Natural Environment Event: Great Chatham County Camp Out

Natural Environment Event: Great Chatham County Camp Saturday, June 26, 2021 Sponsored by Central Electric Chatham County families are invited to spend the night camping at a designated campsite, in their own backyard, or even in a homemade fort in their living room. Participants can follow along on their own time with many community organizations that will be releasing videos about camping tips and the natural environment of Chatham County. “B. Everett Jordan Dam is looking forward to partnering with Chatham 250 on the Great Chatham County Camp Out by offering a one-night-only camping experience,” said Blake Johnson, Natural Resource Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at B. Everett Jordan Lake. “We’re planning multiple cultural and nature programs for the in-person campout, including storytelling with a Bynum Front Porch storyteller, a campfire sing-a-long, guided hikes and ranger programs with the staff from B. Everett Jordan Dam. We hope to also live stream these programs for our remote campers. It should be an unforgettable night!” Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.

Chatham Community Library 197 NC Hwy 87N, Pittsboro, NC, NC

Join Chatham Community Library for a special #Chatham250 event to celebrate George Moses Horton Day on Monday, June 28 from 2 to 3PM! Don Tate, acclaimed author and illustrator of Poet: The Remarkable Life of George Moses Horton will join us to talk about the life of Chatham County's Historic Poet Laureate, and about his picture book biography of Horton. Read more about this virtual author visit and register. Learn more about this and other Chatham 250 Passport activities at chatham250.com.

Chatham 250: Agricultural Photo Contest

Agriculture Event: Agricultural Photo Contest Submissions due August 1, 2021 Winners announced in September 2021 Sponsored by Chatham County Farm Bureau Chathamites are invited to get out their cameras and set their sights on Agriculture. The Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest is the perfect opportunity to learn about the amazing farms and farm history in Chatham County. Contestants will upload one photo of their choosing and give insight into why they chose this photo in 200 words or less. Coordinating this contest is Kaley Lawing, Community Resource Development/4-H Youth Development Extension Agent with N. C. Cooperative Extension - Chatham County Center. "The Chatham 250 Agriculture Photo Contest gives both youth and adults the opportunity to share their photographs of Chatham County Agriculture with everyone,” said Lawing. “Contest participants will upload their photo submission by going to the Chatham 250 event web page. Contest rules, submission form, and updates can be found there as well and will be available in the upcoming months. Submissions are due by August 1st, and winners will be announced in September." Learn more about Chatham 250 Events and Passport Experience For more information on Chatham 250 events and activities, residents may visit www.chatham250.com, or follow Chatham County on Twitter and Facebook. People may RSVP on Facebook for the events. Facebook events can be found on the Chatham 250 website: www.chatham250.com/chatham250-events. Another great way to stay up to date with Chatham 250 activities is to register for the Chatham 250 Passport Experience through the Chatham 250 website home page: www.chatham250.com or Passport page: www.Chatham250.com/passportoverview. Registered participants will receive monthly updates throughout the Passport Experience. Already more than 100 individuals have registered to participate in the Passport Experience, and more community members are encouraged to sign up for these fun, unique and memorable activities.

French Connections Summer Sale

French Connections 178 Hillsborough Street, Pittsboro, NC

The tent is up and the Summer Sale is on! In Pittsboro and online at www.french-nc.com.

Summer Fest 2021

Downtown Pittsboro 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Pittsboro's Fifth SUMMER FEST Sunday, July 4, 2021 Proudly brought to you by The Pittsboro Business Association downtown.pittsboro@gmail.com   Activities: Waterslide, Dunking Booth, Corn Hole, hula hooping, balloon animals, a duck pond for prizes (for the very young), axe throwing, and more Musical Entertainment: The Dowdy Boys (5:30-6:30), 8-Track Minds (7:00-9:00) Pie Contest- Best All Around, Best Gluten-free, and Best Sugar-free Beard and Mustache Contest Beard-Most Creative, Biggest Beard, Saddest Beard Mustache-Most Creative, Creepiest To enter, email your name and contact information to downtown.pittsboro@gmail.com Winners will be announced at 6:45 pm. We'll have food trucks and local vendors, too. STAY TUNED AS WE ADD MORE DETAILS!!!!     Look for additional events happening at Member locations during Summer Fest. Thanks to our sponsors: BRONZE Chatham Homes Realty Carolina Tiger Rescue J & W Automotive Hobbs Architects SILVER Bold Real Estate GOLD The Sycamore Steakhouse at Chatham Mills target="_blank" Chatham Park Investors target="_blank" Mosaic Save Save

Reboot classes for Small Businesses: Hiring

Please share this information with business owners in your community. It is a free series and open to anyone! Links to register is in each session description below. *About the 3 Part Reboot 2021 Series: The Reboot 2021 Webinar Series is a 3-part workshop series on business recovery and resiliency following the COVID-19 crisis. Participants will learn from business advisors and experts in the key areas of (1) marketing, (2) finances, and (3) operations. This series is a partnership between the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center, SBCN and SBTDC. Should have some good information that will be very applicable to your business owners. ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** JULY 13, 2021: REBOOT 2021: HOW TO FIND, HIRE, AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES Registration and Course Description Coming Soon - Check out the Seminars and Workshop Page from the NC Small Business Center for this webinar and the MANY other offerings available to you!

Tiger Day Fun Run

Carolina Tiger Rescue is hosting a 5K fun run to celebrate Tiger Day! REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1st! Join Carolina Tiger Rescue in its 2nd Annual Tiger Day 5K fun run, with all proceeds benefiting the amazing animals who call the sanctuary home! Register yourself or your team, then walk, run, or ride a 5K, by yourself or with friends, anytime between July 22nd and July 29th. We’ll wrap up with a virtual celebration on July 29th for International Tiger Day! Your $35 registration fee benefits all of the cats at the sanctuary AND includes a Tiger Day 5K commemorative t-shirt!

Traffic Circle Improvements in Pittsboro

The Pittsboro traffic circle will be under construction through October 2021. The NC DOT advises taking the bypass around town to the north. The town's press release is attached.

Perch Coworking Happy Hour at the City Tap

The City Tap 89 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC, United States

Join Perch Coworkers for happy hour on Wednesday, August 4, at 5 pm, just across the street at the City Tap.

Doris Betts Book Club at Pittsboro Presbyterian Church

Pittsboro Presbyterian Church 95 East Street, Pittsboro, NC

Last Tuesday of every month at 11am Fellowship Hall Join us for the Doris Betts Book Club meeting for a lively discussion of this month’s book. How does it work? Group members select books, both fiction and nonfiction, with themes and challenges that draw us to consider the role of faith and spirituality in our lives. Didn’t finish the book? (or even read it?!) Come anyway and enjoy the fellowship, conversation and intellectual stimulation. Have a book you’ve read that you’d love to discuss? Come and propose it to the group! We look forward to seeing you there. August 2021 Book: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson