PEOPLE & PLACES
Sunny Days and Crafty Ways
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BY ANNA-RHESA VERSOLA
The inaugural Spring Craft Fair at Shakori Hills was held on April 2, showcasing work from 32 North Carolina artists and craftsmen. An estimated 250 attendees enjoyed beautiful weather while browsing handcrafted wares, picnicking in the meadow with goodies from the Ta Contento food truck and listening to live music on stage. Kids had their faces painted, and families learned about pollinator gardens. One local writer and photographer, Annette Meredith of Siler City, set up a table and tent filled with her collection of selfpublished nature books. “One of the highlights for me was a Ukrainian refugee family who contacted us at the last minute to vend their jewelry,” said Jessi Augustine, a spokesperson for Shakori Hills. “Of course, we were overjoyed to have them join the craft fair. They had much success and were very thankful to be a part of the event.” CM
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1 Val Villanueva, Gloria Rodriguez with Leo Rodriguez, 8 months, and Xiomara Rodriguez.
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2 Karen Hollander and Misty Power. 3 Musicians on the Meadow Stage. 4 Jayden Bowman, 7, and Nicole Bowman. 5 Nikki Orito with her son, Avery Hedrick, 14 months, and Kasey Marshall.
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CHATHAM MAGAZINE
SUMMER 2022
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