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Through his long, celebrated writing career, Bland Simpson has earned a reputation as the bard of North Carolina's coasts and sound country. Here, for the first time, he trains his attention on Clover Garden, the Piedmont community where he has lived for some fifty years. Flyleaf will offer seating for up to 70 in-person guests, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book. Please indicate in the comments if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event! A signing line will follow the talk. Bland Simpson is Kenan Distinguished Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also pianist for the Red Clay Ramblers, the Tony Award-winning string band, and has collaborated on such musicals as Diamond Studs, Fool Moon, Kudzu, and King Mackerel & The Blues Are Running. In 2005 he was the Fine Arts recipient of the North Carolina Award, the state's highest civilian honor. Ann Cary Simpson, photographer, served for thirty years at national and North Carolina environmental organizations and as associate dean for development at UNC's School of Government, for which she received the Chancellor's Award. She is now a senior associate with moss + ross consulting.

Featuring Jillian M. Hinderliter, Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Moses M. and Hannah L. Malkin Fellow in Jewish History and Culture. From the 1970s classic Our Bodies, Ourselves to today’s post-Dobbs climate, this talk will trace women’s health activism and the fight for bodily autonomy across generations to highlight continuities in the movement. DETAILS Cost: $10; $5 with a Carolina Alumni Membership discount Date and Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 4:30-6:00 PM Location: Flyleaf Books Registration is available in advance or at the door. Register online or by calling 919-962-1544

Jazz nights are continuing on Wednesdays so don't miss out on the chance to hear some great holiday jazz this month, sprinkled in alongside your classic favorites. Here are our upcoming performers 10/23 – Lauren Meehan 10/30 – Steve Hobbs Trio 11/6 – 11/13 – Dave Quick Jazz 11/20 – Lauren Meehan 11/27 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 12/4 – Steve Hobbs Trio 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

Join us on Wednesdays on the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) for self-care sessions. Fitness classes are hosted by the Chatham YMCA.

Bill Adair, Pulitzer Prize winner, journalism professor, and founder of PolitiFact, presents an eye-opening and engaging history of political liars and a vision for how to make them stop. Flyleaf will offer seating for up to 70 in-person guests, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book. Please indicate in the comments if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event! A signing line will follow the talk. Bill Adair is an award-winning journalist and educator. He is the creator of PolitiFact and cofounder of the International Fact-Checking Network. In 2013, he became the Knight Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Public Policy at Duke University. His awards include the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting (with the PolitiFact staff), the Manship Prize for New Media in Democratic Discourse, and the Everett Dirksen Award for Distinguished Coverage of Congress. Frank Bruni has been a prominent journalist for more than three decades, including more than twenty-five years at The New York Times, in roles as diverse as op-ed columnist, White House correspondent, Rome bureau chief, and chief restaurant critic. He is the author of four New York Times bestsellers. In July 2021, he became a full professor at Duke University, teaching in the school of public policy. He currently writes his popular weekly newsletter for the Times and produces additional essays as one of the newspaper’s Contributing Opinion Writers.

Parking Lot opens at 6pm (Directions with map provided below) Movie starts at 7pm No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought inside the venue. Food + beverage by: Mr. Dowdy’s Popcorn, Jessica’s Food Truck, Hops & Berry, HAVOC Brewery

Come celebrate fall with your friends at Flyleaf Books! It's an all-day puzzle/toy/game swap, with extra fall flair. Bring in gently used puzzles, toys, or games to swap out for others in similar condition any time on October 26, 2024. You're welcome to drop items off early the night before (Friday, October 25), but no sooner please. Wear a costume and we'll give you a coupon toward used books :) There will also be a scavenger hunt & chance to win a prize! Come by between 10 am and 12 pm for warm cider and treats. All other activities last all day (9 am to 8 pm)!

Be sure to check the Huckleberry Trail Farm website or Facebook page for more information about what's happening on each of these fun-filled weekends! October 26/27 – School Spirit Weekend During this weekend, get $1.00 off admission to the farm for each person who wears something that show their school’s colors.  Sorry, this discount is not available with online ticketing.  So dress up and show your SPIRIT!!! We will also be hosting the Deep River chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Sat Oct 26 from 11 to 2.  Come on out and learn what they are all about  Who knows, you might find out you are a daughter too!!

Huck’s night time events on the farm are a treat, and sometimes a trick, for everyone. This event is perfect for your entire family. No ghosts, no goblins. Nothing scary, except being in the middle of a dark corn field with your friends. Find all 10 stations, win a prize!!! We do required tickets to be pre-purchased online via our website. Cost is $12 per person (same price for kids and adults).

Meet your neighbors. Feast for good. Celebrate community. Join us on Sunday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m. at The Plant for a Pay-What-You-Can Community Feast benefitting Feed-Well Fridges! RSVP here >> https://link.growlocal.church/feastrsvp and help us spread the word! Two years ago, we welcomed over 250 people to share a meal, swap stories, and celebrate being together. This year, with help from Cafe Root Cellar, Postal Fish Company, JDub's PoBoys , Lilly Den Farm, Kingston 99 Kitchen, The Plant, and so many more, we're excited to bring it back—bigger and better than ever! All net proceeds benefit Feed-Well Fridges and its mission to help end hunger by turning food waste into meals for individuals and families in need. Don't miss this unforgettable evening!

Be sure to check the Huckleberry Trail Farm website or Facebook page for more information about what's happening on each of these fun-filled weekends! Huckleberry Trail Farm will be hosting it OPEN FIELD TRIP DAY to celebrate the last day of the season! For one day only, from 9 am to 3 pm, Huck is offering our special field trip admission for everyone: $10.00. You will have full access to the farm which includes the corn maze, the pumpkin patch, a farmyard full of old timey fun and games, cotton picking, and more. (Sorry, no hayride on this day). We also have a picnic area where you can eat your lunch in the shade of our trees. Cool drinks and snacks will be available for sale. Special activities on Educational Day include: BECKY AND TOM’S SCAVENGER HUNT The kids will not only have a lot of fun finding things on the farm, but they will learn about farm stuff, too. All groups who complete the hunt get a special prize.

Join Mayor Kyle Shipp and Town Staff for a presentation of the Town's accomplishments over the past year and exciting plans for the future. This year’s theme is PBO — People, Business, and the Organization — focusing on what Pittsboro has done for YOU - our residents - local businesses, and how we have grown the organization to support our community as a whole.

Join West End Kitchen for tea on the last Monday of every month, from 2-5 pm. Reservations required.

The politics of purple, explained. North Carolina represents a perfect distillation of the promise and peril of modern American democracy: hyperpartisanship, gerrymandering, dissatisfaction with the two-party system, the rural/urban divide-these issues are all brought into sharp relief in the Tar Heel State. Flyleaf will offer seating for up to 70 in-person guests, with priority access given to folks who purchase the book. Please indicate in the comments if you’d like 1-2 seats held for you at the event. Signing line at 5:30pm, talk begins at 6:00pm. Christopher A. Cooper is the Madison Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Public Affairs and director of the Haire Institute for Public Policy at Western Carolina University. In addition to two books, he has written for numerous publications, including The Assembly, the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Charlotte Observer, and the News and Observer.

Featuring Jason Roberts, Professor of Political Science CPH continues its popular tradition of presenting the themes, trends, and possible outcomes of the upcoming election, with a focus on the presidential and congressional races across the country. DETAILS Cost: $10; $5 with a Carolina Alumni Membership discount Date and Time: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 4:30-6:00 PM Location: Flyleaf Books Registration is available in advance or at the door. Register online or by calling 919-962-1544

Jazz nights are continuing on Wednesdays so don't miss out on the chance to hear some great holiday jazz this month, sprinkled in alongside your classic favorites. Here are our upcoming performers 10/30 – Steve Hobbs Trio 11/6 – 11/13 – Dave Quick Jazz 11/20 – Lauren Meehan 11/27 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 12/4 – Steve Hobbs Trio 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

Join us on Wednesdays on the Philip H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) for self-care sessions. Sunset Yoga hosted by Yoga Garden PBO on select Wednesdays in October.

Join the Chatham Chamber of Commerce and the EDC for our Pittsboro Business Roundtable on Thursday, October 31st at 9:00 AM at 79°West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub. Enjoy a delicious breakfast provided by 39 West Catering while hearing from key speakers, getting local development updates, and connecting with professionals in the community. Register at the link below.

Join us as we celebrate half a century of dedication to the rescue, education, and advocacy for wild cats at our 50th Anniversary Community Celebration! This milestone event will be held on November 2nd, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at Havoc Brewing Company in the heart of historic downtown Pittsboro. What to Expect: Food Trucks: Satisfy your taste buds with delicious offerings from Bulkogi and Royal Cheesecake. Craft Beer: Enjoy a variety of brews from Havoc, known for their unique and flavorful craft beers. Live Music: Experience the soulful sound of Thousand Ways, an underground folk band infused with the energy of rock ‘n’ rhythm and blues. Games: Have fun with engaging wild-cat-themed games suitable for all ages. Raffle: Get your raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes while supporting the cats! Special Presentation: Don’t miss a brief presentation at 5:30, highlighting our journey over the past 50 years and our vision for the future. Join us for our Tiger Takeover celebration! Whether you’ve been a loyal supporter of Carolina Tiger Rescue or are just discovering our mission, we invite you to an evening of fun, memories, and inspiration. Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family! Let’s make this a night to remember as we toast 50 incredible years and look forward to many more. Location: Havoc Brewery, Historic Downtown Pittsboro Date & Time: November 2nd, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM The event is FREE and open to the public.