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Please join us in Yoga Garden Pittsboro's virtual studio for our Black History Month: Asana & Conversation series. No previous yoga experience is necessary: all are most welcome to attend. Classes are donation based and a portion of proceeds will flow to CORE, Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity. Visit yogagardenpbo.com to register. Monday, February 15, 5:30-6:30 pm: Melanated on the Mat The first half of this class will be a conversation centering on allyship n the mat. Yoga teachers Chelsea Gardner and Cierra McEachern will lead a discussion around creating more inclusive and welcoming yoga spaces. We'll practice a gently flowing asana and meditation together with Lexie Wolf following the discussion. Friday, February 19, 6-7 pm: Cool, Calm & Collected Join us to experience yogic practices that can help create a calm and present space in our hearts and minds. We'll briefly discuss the benefits & basics, then practice intention setting & affirmations, breathwork, asana practice (the physical postures of yoga) and meditation. Cierra, Chelsea, and Lexie lead. We'll enjoy a peaceful and meditative Friday evening and leave with self-care techniques for our daily lives. Sunday, February 28, 7-8:15 pm: Relax, Relate & Release This is a restorative yoga class themed around healing and unity to wrap up our Black History Month series. We'll begin with a short talk about the conversations we've had and some takeaways from this series. We'll finish by going deeply inward for a peaceful restorative practice. Have pillows & blankets ready. Restorative yoga involves placing the body in very comfortable, supportive postures that will allow for gentle relaxation and releasing of tension in the body.  Cierra and Chelsea lead the discussion, Jessica Palmer-Gwaltney leads our restorative yoga practice.

Please join us in Yoga Garden Pittsboro's virtual studio for our Black History Month: Asana & Conversation series. No previous yoga experience is necessary: all are most welcome to attend. Classes are donation based and a portion of proceeds will flow to CORE, Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity. Visit yogagardenpbo.com to register. Friday, February 19, 6-7 pm: Cool, Calm & Collected Join us to experience yogic practices that can help create a calm and present space in our hearts and minds. We'll briefly discuss the benefits & basics, then practice intention setting & affirmations, breathwork, asana practice (the physical postures of yoga) and meditation. Cierra, Chelsea, and Lexie lead. We'll enjoy a peaceful and meditative Friday evening and leave with self-care techniques for our daily lives. Sunday, February 28, 7-8:15 pm: Relax, Relate & Release This is a restorative yoga class themed around healing and unity to wrap up our Black History Month series. We'll begin with a short talk about the conversations we've had and some takeaways from this series. We'll finish by going deeply inward for a peaceful restorative practice. Have pillows & blankets ready. Restorative yoga involves placing the body in very comfortable, supportive postures that will allow for gentle relaxation and releasing of tension in the body.  Cierra and Chelsea lead the discussion, Jessica Palmer-Gwaltney leads our restorative yoga practice.

February exercise orientation classes. Duke Center for Living is scheduling small group (3 people) exercise orientation classes this month: Our February Small Group Orientation schedule is out! What is it? An introduction to the exercise equipment and a chance to learn the exercise recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. What to bring? Your questions and possibly a notebook. How much does it cost? It's free! Space is limited to 3 members, registration required through the Online Member Portal or Member Services.

Please join us in Yoga Garden Pittsboro's virtual studio for our Black History Month: Asana & Conversation series. No previous yoga experience is necessary: all are most welcome to attend. Classes are donation based and a portion of proceeds will flow to CORE, Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity. Visit yogagardenpbo.com to register. Sunday, February 28, 7-8:15 pm: Relax, Relate & Release This is a restorative yoga class themed around healing and unity to wrap up our Black History Month series. We'll begin with a short talk about the conversations we've had and some takeaways from this series. We'll finish by going deeply inward for a peaceful restorative practice. Have pillows & blankets ready. Restorative yoga involves placing the body in very comfortable, supportive postures that will allow for gentle relaxation and releasing of tension in the body.  Cierra and Chelsea lead the discussion, Jessica Palmer-Gwaltney leads our restorative yoga practice.

You won't want to miss Beads & Bling...It's a Mardi Gras Thing, a virtual auction and celebration benefiting the animals at Carolina Tiger Rescue. This memorable event will provide critical funding to fuel Carolina Tiger Rescue's mission, care for the animals, and continue conservation education programming. Since we can't gather together for this annual benefit, we are getting creative and bringing our amazing animals to you in a fun, entertaining, and compact program — great for the whole family or even a house party! 2021 Beads and Bling celebration for Carolina Tiger Rescue https://one.bidpal.net/2021ctr/welcome We hope that Sunday night’s program, while a little different, will still show you why Carolina Tiger Rescue is such a special place. What's New? It's Virtual: We have partnered with a great team to offer a fun, family-friendly evening that is 100% virtual, so snuggle up in your slippers or host a house party, either way, it is sure to be a fun night! Bling Bags: Fun goodie bags that will help you get in the Mardi Gras mood! They come with each ticket or sponsorship purchase. Krewe Party Pack: Gather your family or round-up your pod and host a Krewe Party (house party) for a fun evening! What is a krewe, anyway? A krewe is a group of people who get together to party during Mardi Gras, and faithfully uphold the party spirit throughout the year. Now you know! With a Krewe Party Pack, you get special goodies to help make the evening more festive; you also get entered into our Krewe Card Raffle! Krewe Party Packs are add-ons in the Ticket Purchase check-out screen. Note that most Sponsorships already include Krewe Party Packs! Small Krewe Party Pack comes with additional bling and decorations; a medium Taste of New Orleans Basket and 4 Krewe […]

A Group inspired by the Adopt a High School Senior movement across the country. During these hard times, we need to find a positive outlet. Let's not lose sight of the young adults that have had so much taken from them due to COVID-19. Come together to make our High School Seniors feel important. We can become their extended family. Post your Seniors so that we can help give the Class of 2021 a big boost! Members of this Group: pick a Senior, pick two, pick three, reach out to them in any way possible to celebrate with them in their accomplishments. Send a letter, cards, food, a cake, gift basket, whatever you are inspired to do. Let's celebrate them the only way can can right now. All Chatham County School Seniors are encouraged to participate! See Less

Chatham Marketplace is hiring for a Wellness Grocery Lead position. This is a full-time position and the salary ranges from $12.50 – $17.25 an hour. This is not an entry level position, so skills and experience will be considered when determining a pay rate. All positions start with a 90 day trial period, followed by a 50¢ pay bump after successful completion. Job Description The Wellness Grocery Lead heads organized and smooth running wellness and bulk sections that focus on a wide variety of local, natural and organic foods. They will also assist with opening/ closing responsibilities, which includes cashiering and cash handling. The Wellness Grocery Lead will meet department objectives for sales, margin and customer service satisfaction. They support The Grocery Manager’s goals for all grocery departments through their work by performing other tasks as assigned. In the absence of a manager, The Wellness Grocery Lead will be a person in charge. You can link to the full job description here or apply through Facebook here.

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February exercise orientation classes. Duke Center for Living is scheduling small group (3 people) exercise orientation classes this month: Our February Small Group Orientation schedule is out! What is it? An introduction to the exercise equipment and a chance to learn the exercise recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. What to bring? Your questions and possibly a notebook. How much does it cost? It's free! Space is limited to 3 members, registration required through the Online Member Portal or Member Services.

Live music with a crowd favorite. Gonna start a little earlier than we used to... 7-9. Also reduced capacity means reduced budget, please plan on a donation of at least $5 for the band. Working musicians have been hit hard with all this mess...

A Group inspired by the Adopt a High School Senior movement across the country. During these hard times, we need to find a positive outlet. Let's not lose sight of the young adults that have had so much taken from them due to COVID-19. Come together to make our High School Seniors feel important. We can become their extended family. Post your Seniors so that we can help give the Class of 2021 a big boost! Members of this Group: pick a Senior, pick two, pick three, reach out to them in any way possible to celebrate with them in their accomplishments. Send a letter, cards, food, a cake, gift basket, whatever you are inspired to do. Let's celebrate them the only way can can right now. All Chatham County School Seniors are encouraged to participate! See Less

Clear your calendar now for Chatham County's 250th anniversary! The Chatham County Historical Society has big things planned and they'll want your help. Look for balloons on the doors of downtown businesses that are open during the celebration. We'll also have a "find the Chatham Rabbit" contest; take a picture of yourself with a rabbit (hidden around town) and bring it to the Visitor's Center for vouchers. An email from Kara Dudley From: Kara Dudley <kara.dudley@chathamcountync.gov> Subject: Chatham County Commemorates its 250th Birthday Through Founding Day Celebration PITTSBORO, NC-While the year 2020 was challenging for Chatham County, 2021 is set to be a year of hope, celebration and inspiration as the Chatham community celebrates its 250th birthday. In order to make the most of this special occasion, Chatham County will host several events throughout the course of the year that people of all ages and backgrounds will be able to take part in and enjoy. To kick start the festivities, Founding Day will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2021, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Pittsboro. The celebration, which is free and open to the public, will be a drive-thru event featuring nine stations focusing on the county's history and community complete with a birthday party theme. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, share and engage in activities at each station. Community members will be offered items including goody bags, party hats, pi=F1ata raffles and sweet treats to take home and enjoy. Individuals and families can find the stations by following the signs and balloons from Hillsboro St. to Hank St. around the back of St. Barts Volunteers Park on the gravel section of the parking lot. Please note that road construction in downtown Pittsboro will not affect access to Founding Day events or businesses that are […]