Share a Meal: The Quiltmaker Café

The month of March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual awareness campaign intended to encourage informed food choices and healthy eating habits year-round. Unfortunately, there are significant barriers to the accessibility and availability of healthy foods, even in Chatham County. Food insecurity affects communities worldwide, emphasizing a lack of access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle. The Quiltmaker Café in Pittsboro is working to combat the effects of food insecurity in their own backyard. Support their initiative to make nutritious meals accessible to all!

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Easter on the Farm

You know them, you love them, for their corn maze, pumpkin patch and fall festivities. But, when springtime is on the horizon, Huckleberry Trail Farm celebrates with a seasonal tradition, an Easter egg hunt! On Sunday, March 24, pack your Easter basket and your competitive spirit. Register your child online today!

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Our 2024 Vision Board

It’s the New Year! There’s still time to set your resolutions and goals for the next 365 days. Create your vision board for 2024. We’ve got some ideas to help you get started. Learn a new skill, meet new friends and challenge yourself!

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New Year, New Plans

Out with the old and in with the new! New Year’s Eve is a day to reflect on the good, the bad and everything in between from the past 365 days. Whatever 2023 taught you, take that and use it to make 2024 even better! For those of you ringing in the New Year in Chatham County, we’ve got recommendations for where and how to celebrate!

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‘Tis the Season for Takeout

For those of us who rely on frozen dinners and takeout to make it through the week, holiday home cooking can be a stressor. For those of us that can burn water, opt for an easier recipe. The holidays are not defined by how many hours you spent in the kitchen, but the quality of time spent with loved ones. Leave the cooking to the professionals and order your fully cooked holiday dinner from a restaurant near you!

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Merry, Jolly, Holly-days!

It’s the holliest, jolliest, merriest time of the year! This month, the streets of downtown will be lined with cheer in celebration of Pittsboro Holly Days. From November 19 through December 14, we look forward to sharing in the joy of the holiday season with our neighbors, our small businesses in the place we call home.

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(Trick or) Treat Yourself

How did trick-or-treating become a Halloween tradition? The century-old tradition we practice of ringing a doorbell and requesting treats has roots in ancient Celtic festivals, early Roman Catholic holidays and medieval practices. Through the years, the trick-or-treat industry has left its mark on commerce, with Americans spending an estimated $3.1 billion on Halloween candy, according to the National Retail Federation.

An empty bucket in hand, where is your family collecting tricks or treats? Instead of spending hours searching for the house with the good candy, stop by one of these community events for your fill!

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Hello Gourd-geous

We’re in a scary good mood. Why? Because it’s spooky season. To get in the spirit, we are sharing our upcoming event picks to get you in the spirit. Before we give away all our treats, we’ll start with a riddle. What do you call a skeleton that makes you laugh and giggle when you are sad? There’s your trick, keep reading for a treat!

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Falling for North Carolina

If you’re like us, you’ve been patiently waiting for the heat wave to fade into the changing colors, the cooler weather, the pumpkin spiced lattes of fall. It’s the start of a school season, of football season and the start of your favorite fall traditions in North Carolina.

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Back to School – Chatham County Public Libraries

This may come as a surprise, but did you know there are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the United States? That’s more than 17,000 libraries. On its own, North Carolina has a rich history of public library service, supporting communities and education across the state. In Chatham County, Chatham County Public Libraries are integral in fostering engagement, offering community opportunities to connect and learn.

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