Toys of Old Exhibit
DEC. 2-4, 9-11 AND 16-18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. hosts a special exhibit showcasing toys from past generations. Artifacts include stereoscopes and slides from 1890, music books from 1900, teddy bears from 1910 and more. Attendees must wear masks while viewing the exhibit. chathamhistory.org/museum.shtml
PHOTO BY MATT WHITE
Chatham Historical Museum
Reindeer Run 5K DEC. 4-12
The annual race, which benefits the Chatham County Partnership for Children, goes virtual this year. Organizers will mark 5K routes at multiple Chatham County parks as well as a course at Central Carolina Community College. Families are also encouraged to participate in Rudolph’s Fun Run Challenge to accumulate enough miles to reach the North Pole, located 3,752 miles away from Pittsboro – a festive way to keep parents and children active during this time. chathamkids.org/events/reindeer-run
SIX EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
Events are subject to change: check with organizers prior to attending
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Christene Vaughan, Rose Vaughan and Avery Chunn at last year’s Reindeer Run 5K.
Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour
Wine Class: Bordeaux Blends in South Africa
More than 40 local artists open their studios to the public for this free annual self-guided tour presented by the Chatham Artists Guild. Explore the work of local painters, jewelers, potters, photographers, quilters and more. The studios will be cleaned and sanitized, and masks and social distancing will be required to ensure safe environments. Maps and schedules are available online. chathamartistsguild.org
Fearrington Village
DEC. 5-6, 12-13
Holiday in the Park
DEC. 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Chatham County Parks and Recreation
hosts "a holly jolly" drive-thru event at Northeast District Park. Participants can come collect a free ornament kit, reindeer food and candy canes, while supplies last. There are also opportunities to wave to Santa, drop off a prewritten letter to send to the North Pole and admire the lit Christmas tree.
DECEMBER / JANUARY 2021
DEC. 17, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
hosts a personalized wine class that highlights six blends from South Africa. Sommelier Saiff Hammad will discuss the character and style of each blend after the tastings and offer ideas for dishes that would pair well. Guests have the opportunity to win a prize at the end of the session. Attendees are welcome to join in person at The Garden Terrace or online via Zoom. Purchase tickets in advance; availability is limited. fearrington.com/events/bordeauxblends-south-africa
Live Winter Music Series JAN. 16, 7 p.m.
livestreams a special performance by award-winning folk songwriter David LaMotte as part of its seasonal music series on Facebook. bynumfrontporch.org CM Bynum Front Porch
