Can't get to the stores you love during the week? Put Third Thursdays on your calendar; starting in November, many merchants in Downtown Pittsboro will be open until 8 PM. Stay tuned for a list of participating vendors. New Horizons Downtown Deep River Mercantile Carolina Cravings

Saturday, December 21, starting at 2 p.m. The show lasts about 40 minutes. See the trial of the century on Saturday, December 21th at the historic Chatham County Courthouse, where Santa Claus is on trial. Enjoy audience participation, local actors and the real Kris Kringle! Come root for a Miracle on Hillsboro Street! Admission is a $7 donation to benefit the Chatham Arts Council's programs for children. Children four and under get in free. Seating is limited, so advanced ticket purchase is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the following locations: Eventbrite Chatham Business Services Deep River Mercantile Pittsboro Roadhouse Pittsboro Toys Have your children write their very own letter to Santa telling him what they love about Santa Claus. Your child’s letter might even be picked to be read at a showing! Drop them off at our Mailbox to Santa by December 15th at any of the locations below: This event is Hosted by the Pittsboro Business Association. Produced by the Phoenix Theater Group    

At midnight on December 31, 2019, Pam Herndon will be turning over the keys to the North Chatham State Farm office. There will be celebration! Stay tuned for details.

Come celebrate the New Year this Saturday (January 4th)! Dylan Branson will be performing at the winery from 2:00-4:00pm! We are planning a nice gathering with wine, snacks and music!

Wednesday's speaker is: Alyssa Byrd from Chatham Economic Development Corporation This Wednesday, January 8th, 9 am Pittsboro Roadhouse (in the back) Join us to find out how Chatham EDC impacts your business.

"I Now Pronounce You Dead" interactive dinner theater with Pittsboro's Phoenix Theatre Company. 3-course dinner included.

Can't get to the stores you love during the week? Put Third Thursdays on your calendar; many merchants in Downtown Pittsboro will be open until 8 PM. Stay tuned for a list of participating vendors. New Horizons Downtown Deep River Mercantile Carolina Cravings

Stop by Country Farm and Home and learn about the newest CBD products, including face creams that can help reduce redness and inflammation. Local producers will be available to discuss dosing and various products.

Light your January! We’re hosting another of our super popular workshops with Oxford Green Candle Co. on January 24th! Sign up with the link in our bio! Just a few spots remaining!

We are so pleased to offer a gong bath sound meditation with Sat Parvan on Friday, January 24 from 7-8:30pm. Visit yourself, relax, restore and rejuvenate. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn about this ancient healing modality/meditation technique. Register at the link below. With Sat Parvan.

Bett Padgett – Celtic, Blues, Folk, www.bettpadgett.com

The Chatham News + Record and Our Chatham are pleased to announce that the next “One Chatham” forum will focus on teen mental health in Chatham County. The event, scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will be a follow-up to the release of “The Age of Anxiety,” the first season of the new podcast “The Chatcast.” Episodes of the 10-part series, which was released on December 13, 2019, have been listened to more than 500 times since release day. The forum will be held in the Holmes Meeting Room at the Chatham Community Library in Pittsboro. Four panelists are already scheduled to attend: • Chatham Charter School sophomore Abigail Holmes, 15, who was featured prominently in the podcast • Wilder Horner, social work supervisor with the Chatham County Department of Social Services • George Greger-Holt, community outreach coordinator of Chatham Drug Free • Tracy Fowler, executive director of student support services with Chatham County Schools Read more about the event..

Join Adcock and Associates for Octoberfest in January, held in Depot Park, Sanford.

Celebrate National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day with us on Saturday, February 1st! Wear your pajamas and indulge with our speciality ice cream for breakfast menu! Enjoy our standard menu plus waffles, pancakes and donuts with ice cream! Sales are donated to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University benefitting Angels Among Us- Team TumorNators!

Get your puppy's toenails trimmed! (Grown dogs, too.) First Saturday, every month, 11-1. $12 cash, please.