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Chatham 250 Passport Program
Chatham 250 Passport Overview Welcome to the Chatham 250 Passport Experience! Each of the five Chatham 250 Passports - Creative Arts, Growth and Change, Community and Diversity, Agriculture and Natural Environment - offer nearly 20 safe, accessible, and fun activities designed to help you explore Chatham County in honor of this 250th anniversary. Chatham 250 Passport Chatham 250 Passport
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Tiger Day Fun Run Registration
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!
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Reboot classes for Small Businesses: Cash Flow
Reboot classes for Small Businesses: Cash Flow
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. ***************************************************************** JUNE 3, 2021: REBOOT 2021: YOUR BUSINESS-ONLINE What’s a common reason for business difficulty and business closings? Poor cash flow management! This one hour webinar explains how to get a handle on the cash flow of your business and create a cash flow plan/projection to trouble-shoot issues before they become critical. Our webinar leaders with local accounting firm Davidson, Holland, Whitesell & Co., PLLC share their experience and a template so that attendees can create cash flow plans for their individual company. Co-Sponsor(s): Davidson, Holland, Whitesell & Co., PLLC Thursday, June 3, 2021, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Register online: https://www.ncsbc.net/events.aspx?mode=4 or call (828) 327-7000, ext. 4117 ***************************************************************** 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!
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Chatham 250: Chatham County History of Communities of Color #2
Chatham 250: Chatham County History of Communities of Color #2
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 second lecture titled “Chatham County – Discovering Our Heritage Through Genealogy” will focus on the genealogical and heritage resources available through the County’s public libraries and other related resources and will occur on Friday, June 11th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 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 […]
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CORE Juneteeth!
CORE Juneteeth!
Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity - CORE will host its 4th annual Chatham County Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 19 from 10AM to 2PM at the Pittsboro Fair Grounds (191 Fairgrounds Rd, Pittsboro). This year’s celebration will include food, children’s activities, entertainment and a black business expo. There will also be an on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic provided by UNC Health. For more information visit CORE’s Facebook event page. Learn more about this event and other Chatham 250 Passport activities at www.chatham250.com
Chatham 250: Chatham County History of Communities of Color #3
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
Book Signing at Liquidambar
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!
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Happy Hour at Perch Coworking
Happy Hour at Perch Coworking
Stop by Perch Coworking in downtown Pittsboro, check out the space, and chat with the members.
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Chatham 250: Natural Environment Event: Great Chatham County Camp Out
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.
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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.
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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.
