Is it fall yet? October is rounding the corner, which means the season of Oktoberfest is among us. Many years ago, in the year of 1810, Crown Prince Louis, who would become King Louis I of Bavaria, invited the citizens of Munich, Germany to his marriage celebration in front of the city gates, including a horse race, a feast and the origins of Oktoberfest. Though much has changed in the past 200 years, the spirit of community gathering remains unchanged. Today, Oktoberfest is celebrated in various forms worldwide from late September through early October, with an average consumption of one million gallons of beer annually. The tradition lives on in Chatham County on October 2. Cheers!

Did you know that the oldest house paints were made of milk, lime and honey? In fact, King Tut’s tomb was painted with milk-based paint. We aren’t saying you need to head to the farmer’s market to gather supplies for a new exterior look, but it’s nice to learn new trivia! The color of your house can say a lot. For example, historically speaking, a red door has symbolized a safe stop for travelers or having fully paid off a mortgage. Whatever statement you are looking to make, Parks Painting invites the Pittsboro, Chapel Hill and surrounding communities to “roll with the best.”

Without the hassle of buying a plane ticket, packing your bags and braving the airport lines, you can experience global cuisines in Chatham County. How, you may ask? The Travelling Cafe of Pittsboro offers prepared meals, cooking classes and catering menus to quench your thirst for exploration. This fall, enroll in one of their public cooking classes and learn how to incorporate adventure into your weeknight menu offerings.

For nearly 50 years, Chatham Carpet & Interiors has been serving their local community, providing only the best in carpet, wood, vinyl, sundries and laminate products. Located at 50 Still Waters Drive in Siler City, their experienced team is available to bring your design visions to life. You can rely on their professional staff, customer service, reasonable prices, expansive inventory and available warranties, all locally-owned and operated. Visit their showroom or contact the help center for more information on getting started!

Fresh to the Pittsboro real estate market, 68 Margaret Mann Way should make it to the top of your wish list as a prospective buyer. Just listed this week at $650,000, vacancy at this property won’t last long. Sitting atop one acre of landscaped, wooded land, your serene escape is outside your own door. Call Manns Crossing subdivision your new neighborhood and 68 Margaret Mann Way your new address!

The big cats who earned their claim to fame on Netflix’s hit show, “Tiger King,” are now living comfortably at the Carolina Tiger Rescue in Pittsboro. Joining with other animal sanctuaries around the country, the Carolina Tiger Rescue is one organization of many working to provide adequate care for these cats, along with many others. How can you support the well-being of the cats who call Carolina Tiger Rescue home? Sign up for the Tiger Day 5K - Virtual Fun Run, taking place July 22 - 29!