If you read this blog religiously, like you should, you would have seen an early post about the charming hamlet of Bynum. The now mostly residential former mill town sits along the banks of the Haw River and is a charming reminder of Chatham County’s industrial past. Bynum is now known for its quirky […]
Photo: The New Chatham County Agricultural and Conference Center, by Debbie Roos Chatham County Spring Ag Fest Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center 1192 US 64 W Business Pittsboro, NC 27312 Come out to this free event that celebrates agriculture, forestry and natural resources in Chatham […]
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour When: March 26, 2018 7-9:30pm, Doors: 6pm Where: Carolina Theatre 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701 Cost: $15.50 A re-creation of the world-renowned film festival held in Banff, Alberta, Canada, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (BMFFWT) will feature the highlights and best of the over 400 […]
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Wearin’ ‘O the Green Festival March 17, 2018 @ 10 AM Venue: City Plaza Location: Downtown Raleigh Address: 400 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC 27601 Annual kick off parade followed by an festival featuring food, drink and cultural festivities of the Irish and Celtic cultures. Live music, arts, crafts and […]
Chef’s Feast at Fearrington Village Thu, March 22, 2018 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT Fearrington Village – The Barn 2000 Fearrington Village Center Pittsboro, NC 27312 In an event sponsored by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, four renowned chefs wine and dine guests at the The Barn in Fearrington Village. This […]
If the winter weather has you dreaming of spring, what better way to soothe your winter bues than petting baby goats? In an ode to the spring days yet to come the Inn at Celebrity Dairy in Silk Hope will be having the first of their Open Barn Days. You can peruse the dairy, including […]
Are you a nature enthusiast or bird watcher? You might enjoy Jordan Lake in summer but the winter can be just as fascinating. It is a bit too chilly to be out on the lake but the area has a lot of offer besides water sports. Jordan lake boasts hiking and walking trails, even a […]
If you haven’t been to Saxapahaw you are missing out! Once a booming mill town, the small hamlet of Saxapahaw, named so in relation to the former Sissapahaw tribe that settled the area, fell onto hard times until a few remaining community members rallied together to revitalize a whole town. And they succeeded. It is […]
If you have been there and done that with the standard markets, bazaars, tree lightings, etc. this holiday season. Here are two different options for your family activity. Tired of waiting in those long lines at the mall for your families’ photo with Santa? Join the family at Country Farm and Home in Pittsboro […]
Here we go again. I will be updating this weekly until this big weekend. Post-Thanksgiving it isn’t hard to find an activity near you to load up on your Christmas joy. The Triangle is heavy with activities for the season with tree-lightening ceremonies, plays, shows and other examples of merriment. This is a list […]
