The State of Black Entrepreneurship in Rural North Carolina Report FEB. 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
to addressing the racial wealth gap, has collected a unique data set which highlights the impact of policies that have kept people of color from getting ahead. Join community members at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center for the presentation of this
report, with the purpose of sparking conversation about how local policies can build the economic position of rural Black entrepreneurs. webbsquared.org
Fearrington Folk Art Show
FEB. 18-19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PHOTO COURTESY HAW RIVER ASSEMBLY
WEBB Squared, a nonprofit dedicated
Volunteers, including Chatham County Commissioner Katie Kenlan (front row, middle), show off their Clean-Up-A-Thon efforts at the Bynum Bridge.
Fearrington Village’s 20th annual show
features the work of self-taught artists who are influenced by the spirit of folk art. Come meet an eclectic group of creatives who make some of the most interesting work in the folk art world and see whimsical paintings, sculptures and pottery that will get your imagination flowing. fearrington.com
SIX EVENTS You won’t want to miss
‘The Tempest’
Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon
Music, puppets, fabric and only six actors bring to life PlayMakers Mobile’s production of “The Tempest.” This Shakespearean story of love, will, reunion and mercy will be hosted at the Chatham Community Library and is free to the public. playmakersrep.org
Take action to protect the Haw River’s natural beauty at this 33rd annual community cleanup. This event, hosted by the Haw River Assembly, brings people together at the river and local creeks to raise awareness about the ecological impact of consumption and waste. Sign up with a team, choose a cleanup location and help keep the waters clean. hawriver.org/river-cleanup
FEB. 23, 6:30-8 p.m.
Leprechaun Dash
MARCH 11, 8:30 a.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a 5K or 10K race to raise money for children in Chatham. Beginning at the Chatham YMCA and continuing through Chatham Park, this race is fun for runners of all levels. No matter what, don’t forget to wear green! ymcatriangle.org
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS PRIOR TO ATTENDING.
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MARCH 18
CORA’s Empty Bowls
MARCH 19, 5 and 6:30 p.m. Support CORA’s mission of providing nutritious food to community members facing food insecurity at this 11th annual event. Guests will choose a handmade bowl and enjoy soups from local restaurants, plus homemade breads and desserts. Bowls are donated by artists of all ages and skill levels and serve as a take-home reminder that someone’s bowl is always empty. There will be two seatings that evening at Galloway Ridge. corafoodpantry.org/events/ coras-empty-bowls CM