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May 1, 2003
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We Welcome May (our anniversary month)! |
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NEW: Come Play Chess at the Store on Thursday Nights! Attention Avid Chess fans- joins us for dinner on Thursday nights for a game of competitive chess play while enjoying jazz music! Bring your own chess set, join the gang and pick up a game or two. Contact the Chatham chess clan at http://www.blast.com/chess for more information. Hope to see you there! REMINDER: Extended Hours! Thanks to popular demand the General Store Caf? has extended its hours again! We are now open one hour longer on Mondays through Wednesdays - from 7:30 am to 9:00pm. Our hours are still the same on Thursday and Friday (7:30am to 10:30pm). However, on Saturday mornings we will open one hour earlier, beginning breakfast at 8:00am (instead of 9:00am) and going on through until 10:30pm. General Store Caf? Space Available for Rent on Sundays Want to have a party, retreat, or business meeting, but don?t have the space? Currently the General Store Caf? is available to rent on certain Sundays. For more information, please email ? |
First Rate Catering - Brought to You by the General Store Caf?! 
General Store Caf? now provides delicious, freshly made food for your event! Experienced Chef Daphne Lagasse, formerly of Nomadic Catering Company, will cook up a special meal that your guests will rave about for a very long time. The diverse menu includes such mouth-watering dishes as herb garlic crusted tenderloin, thyme marinated porkloin with roasted red pepper basil sauce, delicious spinach ricotta toasted pecan stuffed mushrooms and more! Catering is available for any occasion - such as breakfast platters, corporate lunch platters, Hors D? Oeuvres, dinner entrees for casual get togethers and full dinners for formal events. Please contact Daphne at for more information. Coming Soon! We are expanding the dining space! Within the coming few weeks, the General Store Caf? will be expanding our dining area to accommodate more table space. Private dining will be soon be added behind the retail room - soon to be transformed to a cozy dining nook! Win a Canoe! Enter the Canoe Raffle! Only $1.00
Work At the Store! Are you a happy, motivated person who want to work at -and be part of - one of the coolest places in Pittsboro? If so - then come by and pick up a job application, or see Vance or Joyce about current opportunities! |
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Chatham and Orange April Events Calendar! This is a new section of the newsletter where we highlight some of the many upcoming events in Chatham (and some in Orange) in February. Check out What's Happening! If you have an upcoming event you want us to highlight in this newsletter, please email [email protected] . Please title and date your event. All entries must have no more than 200 words. Do not submit attachments. All entries are left to the discretion of the GSC to edit as necessary.April 11 - June 6 Art Exhibit by Central Carolina Community College students The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library present an exhibit by the students of Doris Dunlap, in the Reeves Auditorium at the Pittsboro Memorial Library. Doris Dunlap is an art instructor at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. The exhibit will include realism, still life, abstract, and impressionism art. Artists exhibiting are: Sally Bird, Anne Bodner, Betty deSherbinn, Edee Gazda, Marian Glick, Tussey Marble, Jeffrey Payne, Gloria Preminger, Naomi Putney, and Linda Skuns. The Reeves Auditorium is open during regular library hours, Monday, 2pm to 6pm; Tuesday, 9am to 8pm; Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10am to 6pm and Saturday, 9am to 5pm. This exhibit is free and open to the public. 158 West Street. Please call the library at 542-3524 for more information. Thursday - Saturday, May 1-3, Book Sale at the Pittsboro Memorial Library This is the major fundraiser for the Friends and all proceeds are used for library programs. The Friends is an association of people interested in books and the promotion of the full use of the library as a valuable and vital community resource. A great selection of hundreds of books will be for sale - children?s books, adult fiction, mystery, history, hobby and crafts, biographies, cookbooks and more. Audio and video tapes will also be for sale. Proceeds go toward special book purchases as well as for speakers and programs for adults and children and also lend support to the county Bookmobile. Volunteers, donated books, and buyers are welcome. Call the Pittsboro Memorial Library at 542-3524 for more information. 158 West Street. Friday-Sunday, May 2 - 4, The Sanford Pottery Festival at Dennis Wicker Civic Center With 200 studio potters represented, this show promises to be a great one. Showcasing both traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, music, and great food. There is a preview Friday evening from 6-9 pm (admission is $10.00 and includes Saturday and Sunday admission.) Admission is $5.00 on Saturday from 9-6pm and on Sunday from 10-5pm. The best way to get to the festival is to park in downtown Sanford and ride the free shuttle to the festival site. If you have any questions call the festival office at 919-708-7082 or visit the website at www.sanfordpottery.com. Or call Edwards Antiques at 919-542-5649. Saturday, May 3 - 2nd Annual CARE Woof-A-Palooza Join this benefit dog walk, event and social! There will be vendors, food, and family fun--even if you don't have a dog! You'll find information and sources on dog training, T shirt sales, and many fun events. Events include the one mile dog walk around Central Carolina Community College, APS Doggy Drill Team Demo, Doggie contests of Best Retriever, Weenie Toss, Best Dressed, Musical Sit, and CARE Alumni. Saturday, May 3 - READ-A-THON at St Julia Tutoring and and Literacy Center St. Julia Tutoring and Literacy Center is hosting a read-a-thon in honorof 'el dia de los libros - the day of the books!" The kick off will begin at Wren Memorial Library in Siler City at 11am-3pm. The read-a-thon will begin 3:30pm-midnight at the Tutoring Center at 109 N Chatham Ave. The registration fee is $10.00 and each will get a packet to collect sponsors to support them. The student with the most collected sponsored money will win a playstation2! There will be a 2nd and 3rd prize given as well. There will also be an award for the teacher with the most students attending! If you have any questions, feel Sunday, May 4th - Benefit Concert for the Kamensk Uralski Baby Home at Snipes Farm This is the 4th annual concert for this very worthy charity. If you like Cajun music, electric blues, or Flying Burrito food this event is a "CAN'T MISS". The headliner is Mel "the Zydeco chef" Melton and the Wicked Mojos. Mel is an award winning chef who plays a mixture of Zydeco, blues, and cajun music that prompted the Chicago Sun Times to report "On stage and off, Mel can cook". Also playing, Armand's Bluesology featuring the amazing Bonnie Raitt and Mussel Shoals guitarist Will McFarlane . Bluesology is one of the premier electric blues bands in the area. Also appearing are Danny Gotham, Bill Newton & Keith Guile, and Spoonful of Soul. This is a chance to hear some seriously good music and donate to a great charity. This is a family event. Lawn chairs and sun screen are recommended; coolers are permitted. There is no cover charge, but a donation to the Baby Home will be appreciated. Questions or directions? 919-929-7777 or 919-933-5016 or email us at [email protected] Sunday, May 4 - May Fest Gathering at the Windsong Retreat Center (1pm- 7pm) Come anytime between 1pm and 7pm. Meet wonderful people, eat yummy food, make a head wreath, take a walk, sing & dance around the Maypole. The actual Maypole ceremony is from 3-5pm: group meditation, Maypole wrapping, circle dancing, and heart sharing. 2540 Seaforth Road, Pittsboro. Bring: head wreath-making materials: flowers, vines, ribbons, feathers, etc. musical instruments, favorite dish, lawn blankets and chairs, and festive dress. For more info, please call 919-542-2611. Thursday, May 8- Spring Flower Seminar (10am - 2pm) Celebrate Spring with a garden party and flower seminar with floral designer, Bill Pressley. Bill will create wonderful summer arrangements and share his decorative tips and advice. An elegant outdoor buffet luncheon will be served at The Fearrington House West Terrace amidst the glorious gardens. A presentation on Cheese for Dessert will be presented by Fowler's Food and Wine. The seminar will conclude with the judging of the Best Summer Hat Competition. First prize is an overnight accommodation for two at The Fearrington House Country Inn, Second prize is one of Bill's unique floral arrangements and third prize wins you a Mint Tulip. Seminar: $95.00. Call 919-542-1145 or email [email protected] for more information. Friday-Sunday, May 9-11- Mother's Day Art Show Ten artists and only two stops to make! Unbelievable sculpture made from steel, stone, wood, and glass. New two-dimensional work from mosaic to giant paintings to portraits. Play chess on the big game board. Kick-off party begins at the Chessworks in Moncure at 6pm for the Tour de Moncure's very first spring art show. Show hours: May 10, 9am - 5pm and May 11, 1pm - 5pm 739 Old US 1, Moncure, NC 27559. Call 919.542.0516 or visit http://www.thechessworks.com/ Saturday, May 10- Crosswinds Trail Hike (11:00 am) Meet at the Crosswinds Campground Boat Ramp Parking Lot. $4.00 entrance fee will be charged for participants who are not camping. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate foot wear. Saturday May 10 - 14th Haw River Festival Finale 1:00pm - 6:00pm Music, art, environmental booths, river monitoring, Clyde Jones' critters, the Paperhand Puppet Inteventions theater and lots more down by the river at the Bynum Bridge. 1:00-6:00pm. Contact the Haw River Assembly for more information or to learn how to be a volunteer at 919-542-5790 or Saturday, May 10 - Walk the Chatham Mile! Mile-long yard sale, flea market, and fun festivities for the entire family. The gala is for people of all ages and admission is free. 764 West Street, US Hwy 64, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Call 919-542-4512 or email [email protected] for more information. http://www.chathamcouncilonaging.org/coming_events.htm Saturday, May 10- Deep River Canoe Tour Monthly paddles on the Deep River encompassing the full length of Triangle Land Conservancy's Deep River Priority Area. Explore the river from the wilds of Moore County, through the historic industrial areas of Chatham and Lee, meeting up with the Haw to form the Cape Fear. Host: Triangle Land Conservancy. Contact [email protected] or 919.833.3662 for more information, or visit website http://www.tlc-nc.org/calendar.shtml Sunday, May 11- Mother's Day Flower and Fern Hike (11:00 am) Meet at the shower house in Loop F at Poplar Point Campground. $4.00 entrance fee will be charged for participants who are not camping. 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523. Call 919.362.0586 or email [email protected] for more information. May 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31- 7 Days in May of Architectural Antique Show Architectural Antique show featuring the collection of The Last Unicorn, specializing in wrought iron home and garden artifacts. 10am - 5pm each day. 536 Edwards Ridge Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Call 919-968-8440 or visit http://www.thelastunicorn.com/ for more information. Saturday, May 17 - Siler City Chicken Festival Live music, food, games, crafts, golf tournament, street fair and more. Free. 9am to 4pm. 1609 East 11th St, US Hwy 64, Siler City, NC 27344 For more info, call 919.742.3333 or email [email protected] http://www.ccucc.net/ Sunday, May 18- Benefit House Concert for Chatham County Together! (4:00pm- 8:00pm) You can enjoy live old timey music, share a home-cooked meal with friends, and make a difference for local youths in need by attending a benefit house concert Sunday May 18. Ann and Max Drake, and friends Tim and Brenda Currin, will play fiddle and banjo music and feed you supper at the Drakes? Chatham County home, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and all proceeds will benefit Chatham County Together!, which provides one-on-one mentoring and tutoring, as well as group activities, for local youths. For tickets and directions, call or email Chatham County Together at 542-5155, [email protected]. Sunday, May 18- Siler City Municipal Airport Fly-In Pilots fly their planes into the Siler City Municipal Airport to celebrate North Carolina's Centennial Celebration of Flight. Children will be able to take a flight up and earn their "Young Eagle Wings," and receive a certificate. Arts and crafts displays, music, food. Tickets - $12 per person or $24 for family (two or more). Siler City Municipal Airport, 1595 Airport Road, Siler City, NC 27344. Call 919-742-3847 or 919-542-0394 for more information. |
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Don?t miss the opportunity to own this fine canoe! Hanging from our rafters, this 14 foot Mad River Explorer sure is a beauty. Retails for over $1000! Raffle entry only costs $1.00! The lucky winner gets to experience the adventure this canoe promises!
Dexter is an extremely handsome boy with his unusual coloring and beautiful golden eyes. Now about 6 months old, he will probably weigh in at 60-70 pounds as an adult. He is a true sweetheart and as lovable as they come. He takes a few minutes to warm up to strangers, but after that he is fast friends. This pup gets along famously with other dogs, cats and horses. His work on basic obedience skills is coming along and he's a quick learner. Chasing and wrestling are his favorite games during puppy play time. Dexter has been neutered and vaccinated and is awaiting his new home where he will have plenty of activity and attention. Call 542-5757 for more information.
This dainty, beautiful gray and white female cat has medium length hair and is about 8 months old. She has a delightfully sweet personality and loves to be with people. She just can't seem to get enough cuddling and attention! Wouldn't you like to provide this snuggle bug with a loving, permanent home? Contact the Chatham County Animal Shelter at 542-7203 or visit them on Landfill Road in Pittsboro.