Foodie Spotlight: West End Kitchen & Catering

In the heart of Pittsboro, West End Kitchen & Catering serves a blend of artisanal goods, locally sourced produce and a community centered atmosphere. Step inside to be greeted by the scent of freshly baked bread, roasted coffee and flowers. This is elevated comfort food at its finest. Dine in or shop for farm-fresh ingredients for tonight’s dinner.

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A Chatham County Summer Camp Extravaganza!

Explore summer camp experiences in Chatham County, offering adventure, creativity and connection to nature. From Carolina Summer Sailing Camp on the waters of Jordan Lake to the holistic education programs of Clapping Hands Farm, there is an offering for every age an interest! These camps provide enriching opportunities for skill-building, camaraderie and lifelong memories, rooted in Chatham County.

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The Shakori Hills Are Alive

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

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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