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.

If you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), look for Ric's Leather in downtown Pittsboro in the booth near the circle.

We know this election is going to be stressful for many, but we have the cure—the beauty and power of Jazz saxophone. Rahsaan Barber will present a selection of songs designed to ease our worries and divert our attention. We’ll learn about his approach to his instrument, the songs he plays, and discuss why jazz is a great medium for social healing. DETAILS COST: $10 DATE and TIME: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 6:00-7:30 PM LOCATION: Flyleaf Books Registration is available in advance online or by calling 919.962.1544 before 3pm on November 6th. Tickets are also available at the door if the event has not sold out. Register online or by calling 919-962-1544

A smart, irreverent, and accessible guide to thinking more deeply about how religion permeates and shapes the world around us –and why you need to understand the work it's doing. 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. Megan Goodwin, PhD, is co-director and co-founder of the Bardo Institute for Religion and Public Policy, and media and technology consultant for the Crossroads Project. She is the author of Abusing Religion: Literary Persecution, Sex Scandals, and American Minority Religions. Her research focuses on American religions, race, sexuality, and politics. Goodwin co-hosts Keeping It 101: A Killjoy’s Introduction to Religion Podcast with Dr. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst. Her next project is tentatively entitled Cults Incorporated: The Business of Bad Religion. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst, PhD, is associate professor of religion and director of the Humanities Center at the University of Vermont. She was a 2022-2023 Fulbright Scholar at the University of Birmingham. Her research centers on Islam and Muslims in South Asia; imperialism; and intersections of religion, race, and belonging. She is author of Indian Muslim Minorities and the 1857 Rebellion: Religion, Rebels, and Jihad and co-editor of Words of Experience: Translating Islam with Carl W. Ernst.

A Chatham Thanksgiving: Savor the Best of Chatham County! Join us for A Chatham Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 7, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at MOSAIC at Chatham Park. This is your chance to experience the finest flavors Chatham County has to offer! What to expect: • Live music by Popcorn Blue to set the perfect fall vibe. • Delicious food and drink samples from local vendors. • A great opportunity to connect with local business and community leaders. Are you a food vendor? Showcase your culinary creations at this exciting event! Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3XDcHUr For vendor information, contact Cheryl Littleton at Cheryll@ChathamChamberNC.org. A special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Connie Fenner State Farm!

Traveling to Unknown Places presents a compelling, incisive analysis of how French and American writers reshaped their personal and collective identities as they traveled in foreign countries after the social upheavals of the eighteenth-century Atlantic revolutions. 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. Lloyd Kramer is Professor of History, Emeritus and former Director of Carolina Public Humanities at UNC Chapel Hill. He received his PhD in European History at Cornell University and taught at Stanford and Northwestern Universities before coming to UNCChapel Hill in 1986. His research, writing, and teaching focus on European cultural history, with particular attention to modern France and the processes of transatlantic intellectual exchanges. He has published numerous books and articles. In addition, he received the William F. Little Distinguished Service Award for service and leadership in UNC CH’s College of Arts and Sciences in 2015 and the Institute for the Arts and Humanities’ George H. Johnson Prize for Distinguished Achievement by a Fellow in 2018.

A free panel discussion at Flyleaf Books In this free program, three of the nation’s preeminent experts on academic freedom will discuss the reasons for, use of, and limits of free speech on American campuses. PANELISTS Keith Whittington, David Boies Professor of Law, Yale University David M. Rabban, Dahr Jamail, Randall Hage Jamail, and Robert Lee Jamail Regents Chair in Law, University of Texas MODERATOR Mary-Rose Papandrea, Samuel Ashe Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law DETAILS This event is free and open to the public. Fill out the optional in-person registration form here. DATE & TIME: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 4:30-6:00 pm

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 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

Nighttime sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Join us the third Friday of each month for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes that are conducive for relaxation and mediation, as well as journey work and integration. RSVP is required. Please contact liodhruna@gmail.com

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 11/20 – Lauren Meehan 11/27 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 12/4 – Steve Hobbs Trio 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

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

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 11/27 – Tony Galiani Jazz Quartet 12/4 – Steve Hobbs Trio 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

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 12/4 – Steve Hobbs Trio 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

If you're looking for that perfect leather gift to give to someone (or yourself), look for Ric's Leather in downtown Pittsboro in the booth near the circle.

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 12/11 – Dave Quick Jazz

We are so excited to again host our annual celebration at Starrlight Mead’s beautiful event hall. Pagans, allies, supervised children, seniors—all are welcome! More details to come, but please mark your calendars for our annual community celebration:)

Nighttime sonic ceremony is back by popular demand! Join us the third Friday of each month for a candle-lit evening sound bath featuring a variety of singing bowls, chimes and percussion accompanying the human voice. Honoring seasonal cycles, Ancient Song Therapy crafts sonic landscapes that are conducive for relaxation and mediation, as well as journey work and integration. RSVP is required. Please contact liodhruna@gmail.com

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