Guinevere Turner presents WHEN THE WORLD DIDN’T END, with Taylor H. Black at Flyleaf Books

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC

In this immersive, spell-binding memoir, an acclaimed screenwriter tells the story of her childhood growing up with the infamous Lyman Family cult—and the complicated and unexpected pain of leaving the only home she’d ever known. On January 5, 1975, the world was supposed to end. Under strict instructions from the Family leader, seven-year-old Guinevere Turner put on her best dress, grabbed her favorite toy, and waited with the rest of her community for salvation—a spaceship that would take them to live on Venus. But the spaceship never came. Guinevere did not understand her family was a cult. She spent most of her days on a compound in Kansas, living with dozens of other children who worked in the sorghum fields and roved freely through the surrounding pastures, eating mulberries and tending to farm animals. But there was a dark side to this bucolic existence: When selected girls in her community turned twelve or thirteen, they were “given” to older men on the compound as wives in training. Turner was part of the Lyman Family, a cult spearheaded by Mel Lyman, a self-proclaimed world savior, committed to isolation from a world he declared had lost its way. When Guinevere caught the attention of Jessie, the woman everyone in the Family called the queen, her status was elevated and suddenly she was traveling in the inner-circle caravan between communities in Los Angeles, Boston, and Martha’s Vineyard. Before long, Guinevere’s world as she had known it ended. Her mother, from whom she had been separated since age three, left the Family with a disgraced member, and Guinevere and her four-year-old sister were forced to go with her. Traveling outside the bounds of her cloistered existence, Guinevere was thrust into public school for the first time, a stranger in a strange world with homemade […]

Flyleaf Books at Carrboro’s Pride Food Truck Rodeo and Dance Party

Hi, friends! Flyleaf Books will be tabling at Carrboro’s Pride Food Truck Rodeo and Dance Party on Friday evening, 6/30. We’ll bring our Read with Pride posters, as large a selection of queer books as we can fit in our car, and stickers, pride tees, flags, pins, and other merch! And we’ll probably be dancing, too. Come see us and stock up on gay books ‘n’ things. Can’t wait to celebrate!

Music at Mosaic: Jim Quick & Coastline

Mosaic Family Commons 60 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, NC

Friday Night Concerts + Movies Each Friday night (except July) we’ll feature a live concert or movie on the Phil H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn). Food + beverage available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought inside the venue. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Friday Concerts All concerts start at 7 pm (unless otherwise indicated below). Event lawn opens one hour before concert start time. Beach Music Series June 30 Jim Quick & Coastline (6pm) Fall Music Series August 11 Cravin’ Melon with special guest: Big Time Shine August 25 Megan Doss with special guest: Jordan Pickett September 8 Ace Party Band with special guest: School of Rock September 22 Tim Hair with Indian Outlaw featuring special guest: Petty Thieves October 13 Cat 5 with special guest: The Will McBride Group October 27 Tuesday’s Gone with special guest: Circle City Rockers 6pm for Friday night concerts (7pm-8:30pm) Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food, beer + wine available for purchase. Location: MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) near 51 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Summer Sale at French Connections!

French Connections 178 Hillsborough Street, Pittsboro, NC

SUMMER SALE! Save on all purchases made in Pittsboro, or shop online at www.french-nc.com and use the code SUMMER2023! Sale runs July 1 to 15.

Ric’s Leather at Raging Bull Harley Davidson

Ric's Leather 575 Chapel Ridge Drive, Pittsboro, NC

If you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), look for Ric's Leather at the Red White and Blue BBQ at Raging Bull Harley Davidson, 300 Muldee Street in Durham, NC.

Hewitt Pottery Demo and Pop-up Shop

Hewitt Pottery 424 Johnny Burke Rd, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Thanks to all who came out to the Spring Kiln Opening! Mark is back making pots, and Saturday 12 - 5pm he will be making a large planter in the workshop, and the barn/showroom will be open for a Pop Up Sale! Come by to watch and/or shop! AND the online store is now full of new pots!

Chatham Historical Museum Summer Fest Hours

Historic Chatham County Courthouse 9 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, NC, United States

The Chatham Historical Museum will be open from 1-3 pm on July 2, before Summer Fest starts. Come downtown early, get an easy parking space, and enjoy the air conditioning in the museum while you learn about Chatham County's history!

Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts Opening

Liquidambar Gallery & Gifts 80 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

Annabelle Stein - Fiber Artist, is one of the Featured Artists at Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts. Reception July 4, 2-4pm. Everyone is invited!!! Also: Martha Danek - Gourd Sculpture Selden Lamoureux - Clay Sculpture Sarah Graham - Abstract Painting Kitty Mecham - Copper Electroplated Jewelry John Mecham - Photography

Ric’s Leather at Summer Fest

Ric's Leather 575 Chapel Ridge Drive, Pittsboro, NC

If you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), look for Ric's Leather at Summer Fest. He's just one of the PBA members who will be contributing to making the event fabulous!

Pay-What-You-Can meal from Quiltmaker Cafe

Downtown Pittsboro 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

The Quiltmaker Cafe is offering a pay-what-you-can meal under their bright purple tent at Summer Fest 2023. Meet the founders, learn about their mission, enjoy the food, and have a good time!

Chatham County Wedding Showcase

Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC, United States

💒 Planning your big day? Don't miss the Chatham County Wedding Showcase! Grab your free passes on our Eventbrite link below or in our bio and discover amazing vendors offering samples, discounts, and exclusive deals. Get inspired and make your wedding dreams come true! #ChathamCountyWeddingShowcase #WeddingInspiration #DreamWedding #39WestCatering Eventbrite Link: https://ForestHall-July.eventbrite.com

Zelda Lockhart presents TRINITY at Flyleaf Books

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC

The Hurston-Wright Award Finalist makes her long-awaited return with this electrifying saga—as moving and indelible as The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, The Turner House, and The Love Songs of W. E. B. DuBois—that explores three generations of a family trying to overcome trials and trauma and free themselves from the darkness of the past. Lottie Rebecca Lee is spoken into the world in Fayetteville, North Carolina by a Black nurse who declares, “Lord Jesus, if that ain’t the blackest little baby born this side of heaven.” Later, Lottie will prove that she is the ancestors’ promise to unearth the Mississippi and Ghanaian atrocities that have tormented Benjamin Lee, her grandfather who was born during the Great Depression in Mississippi’s red clay tobacco fields, and Benjamin Junior, his son and Lottie Rebecca’s father, born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where the post Korean War GI Bill promises prosperity. These two generations of men are haunted by the Mother-Spirit who did not survive enslavement’s post-traumatic stress violence. Trinity is the riveting story of the daughter-spirit born to stitch love back into the scattered wombs of her Black mothers and call love back into the fishing blues songs of her Black male kin. Lottie Rebecca Lee is the Divine spirited daughter born to set everything back up right again, in this daringly original novel. Zelda Lockhart is Director at Her Story Garden Studios: Inspiring Black Women to Self-Define, Heal, and Liberate Through Our Stories & Nature. Lockhart holds a PhD in Expressive Art Therapies, an MA in Literature, and a certificate in film from the New York Film Academy. Her books include HarperCollins 2023 release Trinity (a novel), HarperCollins 2021 release Mama Bear: One Black Mother’s Fight for Her Child’s Life and Her Own by Shirley Smith with Zelda Lockhart, Diamond Doris: The True […]

Tiger Day 5K Virtual Race – Reminder

Roar, fellow runners! Get ready to unleash your wild side and embark on an exhilarating virtual adventure with our 4th annual Tiger Day 5k Virtual Race! Lace up your sneakers, because it's time to sprint, jog, or walk your way to victory while supporting an important cause. 📅 Date: YOU PICK, but International Tiger Day on July 29th sounds great to us...🐯 ⏰ Time: Anytime that suits you! 🌍 Location: Wherever you are! This race is virtual, so you can participate from anywhere in the world. 🌟 Race Details: The Tiger Day 5k Virtual Race is an opportunity for all running enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the majestic beauty of tigers while raising awareness about their conservation. All proceeds go toward the cats of Carolina Tiger Rescue. 🎯 How to Participate: 1️⃣ Register for the virtual race by visiting our official website https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Pittsboro/TigerDay5K. 2️⃣ Choose your favorite running route. It could be through a local park, your neighborhood, or even on a treadmill if that's more convenient. 3️⃣ On the race day, track your run using a running app, smartwatch, or fitness tracker. Don't forget to capture some exciting photos or videos along the way! 4️⃣ Share your race experience on social media using the hashtag #TigerDay5k and tag our official page to connect with fellow participants. 📢 Spread the Word: Invite your family, friends, and colleagues to join this thrilling virtual race and help us create a massive wave of support for tiger conservation. Share this post, tag your friends who love running, and let's make this event a roaring success! 🏆 Get Ready to Roar! Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to combine your passion for running with a noble cause. Register today and mark your calendars for an unforgettable Tiger Day 5k Virtual Race. Together, […]

Movies at Mosaic: The Lion King

Mosaic Family Commons 60 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, NC

Friday Movies Each Friday night (except July) we’ll feature a live concert or movie on the Phil H. Kohl MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn). Food + beverage available for purchase. No outside alcohol is allowed to be brought inside the venue. All movies start at 8:30 pm (unless otherwise indicated below). Event lawn opens one hour before movie start time. August 4 The Lion King August 18 DC League of Super-Pets September 1 Moana September 15 Avatar: The Way of the Water (Drive-In Movie) October 6 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (Drive-In Movie) October 20 Hocus Pocus 2 (Drive-In Movie) Location: MOSAIC Family Commons (event lawn) near 51 Mosaic Blvd, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Frank Hyman presents HOW TO FORAGE FOR MUSHROOMS WITHOUT DYING at Flyleaf Books

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC

With the surging interest in foraging for mushrooms, those new to the art need a reliable guide to distinguishing the safe fungi from the toxic. But for beginner foragers who just want to answer the question “Can I eat it?”, most of the books on the subject are dry, dense, and written by mycologists for other mycologists. Frank Hyman to the rescue! How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying is the book for anyone who walks in the woods and would like to learn how to identify just the 29 edible mushrooms they’re likely to come across. With Hyman’s expert advice and easy-to-follow guidelines, readers will be confident in identifying which mushrooms they can safely eat and which ones they should definitely avoid. Frank Hyman is a professional mushroom hunter, certified to sell wild mushrooms to the public. He teaches workshops across the country on mushroom foraging and identification and has written about mushroom foraging for publications such as Paleo magazine, Hobby Farms, and Modern Farmer. He is a member of the North American Mycological Association, lives in Durham, North Carolina, and forages everywhere he travels.

First Page On Google – The Secrets of Optimizing Your Search Engine Ranking – Online, from the CCCC SBC

All Seminars Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate. Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Chatham County seminars. Call (910) 892-2884 to pre-register or for more information about Harnett County seminars. Call (919) 774-6442 to pre-register or for more information about Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce seminars. Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Lee County seminars. First Page On Google - The Secrets of Optimizing Your Search Engine Ranking - Online Jul 12 This webinar is a how-to guide for business owners covering: the “nuts & bolts” of the Google algorithm - what we know about how it works, search Engine Optimization Fundamentals, keyword strategies, content strategies, website “structural” components , off site SEO, tools to measure your current baseline, 7 Steps you can take today to super-charge your rankings (no coding required), and the future of the algorithm - what’s next for SEO and how you can get ahead of the curve. Attendees will leave with several tactics that can be implemented immediately to help bolster rankings and drive more traffic to their site. Start • End Date: 07/12/2023 • 07/12/2023 Day: W Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Cost: Free Instructor: Wordjack Media Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online) Building Location:

Amy Rowland presents INSIDE THE WOLF, with Daniel Wallace at Flyleaf Books

Flyleaf Books 752 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC

A haunting, "exquisitely written" novel that explores the true costs of tradition, gun ownership, masculinity, and Southern mythmaking through the lens of an accidental shooting that reverberates across generations (Fiona McFarlane, author of The Night Guest).​ Rachel Ruskin never intended to return to her family’s tobacco farm in Shiloh, North Carolina. But when her academic career studying Southern folklore in New York City flames out, she has no choice. Back in her hometown in the wake of family loss, she is alone, haunted by memories, by ghosts, and by Shiloh’s buried history of racism and violence. When another child is accidentally shot and killed, however, Rachel can no longer avoid confronting her own past wrongs; nor can she continue to hold herself apart from her community. How can the people of Shiloh reconcile their love of hunting and their belief in tradition with the loss of more children? How can she find a way back to those she grew up loving? Drawn into the rhythms of Shiloh and in search of a place to be-long, Rachel must question everything she grew up believing and at the same time find a way to accept those around her. Haunting, fierce, and urgently topical, Inside the Wolf is a page-turning and redemptive novel about masculinity, guns, violence—and the American past. Amy Rowland is the author of two novels. The Transcriptionist, (Algonquin 2014) received the Addison M. Metcalf Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. She is the recipient of fellowships and residencies from the National Endowment for the Arts, the MacDowell Colony, the Norman Mailer Center, and the Sewanee Writers Conference. Her work has been published or is forthcoming in The New York Times, The Southern Review, The Iowa Review, Literary Hub, New Letters, and elsewhere. Daniel Wallace is the author […]

Board of Commissioners of the Town of Pittsboro Special Meeting

Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US-64 BUS, Pittsboro, NC

PITTSBORO, NC - The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Pittsboro will hold a special meeting at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center (1192 US 64 West Business, Pittsboro, NC 27312), at 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 13th, 2023, to hold a workshop on the Town of Pittsboro and City of Sanford utility merger. A stream of this meeting will offered virtually via YouTube and Zoom. As this is workshop, there will be no opportunity for public comment. SIGN-UP FOR TOWN NEWS ALERTS – Visit THIS WEBPAGE, click on “NOTIFY ME” on the toolbar on the right side of the website, and choose the alert categories you are interested in receiving. If the link does not work, you can access the news page by going to www.pittsboronc.gov/news. Then follow the steps listed above. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK – CLICK HERE or visit facebook.com/pittsboronc.gov to LIKE and FOLLOW our page. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE – CLICK HERE or visit .pittsboronc.gov/youtube to subscribe. Colby W. Sawyer, MPA, CEM | Public Information Officer & Emergency Management Coordinator Town of Pittsboro, North Carolina Email csawyer@pittsboronc.gov Phone 919-542-4621 ext. 1108 | Fax 919-542-2498 Web pittsboronc.gov 635 East Street | PO Box 759 | Pittsboro, NC 27312

Pittsboro Gallery of Arts 44-1 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC

Fridays are ALWAYS fun at the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts! On Friday, July 14, we will have an ART Open House with a demo or two, so please do stop by! Details below. Regular hours: Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10:30 - 5:30 1st Sundays 10:30 - 5:30 Mondays Closed