Fearrington Folk Art Show
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FEB 17-18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fearrington Village welcomes self-taught
artists back for its annual showcase. Many of the works on display encapsulate raw vision, naïve art, primitivism and outsider art influences in various forms including painting, sculpture, metalwork and pottery. A collector’s preview, which features a sneak peek at the vendor booths, will be held the Friday before the show begins. fearrington.com
CORA’s Empty Bowls MARCH 2, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Head over to Pittsboro United Methodist Church to help ensure all residents of Chatham County have access to safe and nutritious food. CORA Food Pantry’s annual fundraiser dinner features appetizers, soups and baked goods from local restaurants; attendees will go home with one of hundreds of bowls donated by local artisans – a reminder that someone else’s bowl is always empty. corafoodpantry.org
FIVE EVENTS You won’t want to miss
PHOTO BY ANNA-RHESA VERSOLA
Haw River Clean-Up-A-Thon MARCH 16
This annual conservation event aims to protect and preserve the Haw River while raising awareness about the impacts of human consumption. Volunteers are asked to get involved by creating or sponsoring a cleanup team or by signing up for a trash trap clean out. hawriver.org
Leprechaun Dash Compiled by Lauren Baddour
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MARCH 16, 8:30 a.m.
Don your green attire and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while also raising funds for Chatham County
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024
Sara Gress admires pottery at the Fearrington Folk Art Show.
children at this annual race hosted by the Chatham YMCA. Participants can choose to run or walk a 5K or 10K route through Chatham Park. Prizes will be awarded for racers by age group as well as for the best leprechaun-inspired outfit. ymcatriangle.org
Spring Ag Fest MARCH 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Get ready for a barn-load of fun at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center during its annual
agricultural showcase. This event is designed to educate the public about the industry while offering fun events and attractions for kids and adults alike, including livestock, pony rides, food trucks, engaging demonstrations, local vendors and more. visitpittsboro.com CM