The Shakori Hills Are Alive

By Madeline Safrit | March 30, 2024

The hills are alive! The Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance represents a unique partnership between the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center in Pittsboro and the GrassRoots Festival Organization. May 2-5, the 20th annual Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival is a haven for enthusiasts of music, dance, art and education. This family-friendly environment caters to the interests of all music aficionados.

Operating as a nonprofit, the Shakori Hills Community Arts Center welcomes contributions to support its mission. You can also learn more about the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival Organization and its diverse array of cultural and artistic endeavors!

Tickets for the spring festival in Pittsboro are on sale now!

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Share a Meal: The Quiltmaker Café

By Madeline Safrit | March 11, 2024

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

By Madeline Safrit | March 6, 2024

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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