FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

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COMMUNITY NEWS

LAND TRANSFER TAX VOTE NOVEMBER 6

The Chatham County Commissioners have decided that additional funding is essential to provide for the county's growing infrastructure needs, particularly for schools. They are proposing to adopt an 0.4% Land Transfer Tax (LTT), identical with the current 0.2% "Deed Transfer Stamp Tax." The new LTT would apply anytime a sale of property involves recording a new deed. It would be paid as a result of sales of property by land-owners, developers, commercial businesses, and homeowners.

In the past years some 15,000 homes and many commercial developments have been approved in the county. The Commissioners at that time, however, did not require that the developers provide funding for the resulting needed infrastructure, particularly schools and county offices. The current Commissioners have voted to apply 85% of the revenue from the LTT, if adopted, exclusively for schools.

The Commissioners want to use the LTT as an alternative to increasing our property tax rate. You would pay a tax once on your home rather than increased taxes every year. (More information is on the County's web site at www.chathamnc.org.)

A referendum on adopting the LTT will be on a ballot on election day, Tuesday, November 6. You can vote YES or NO at the Gathering Place polls from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

COME OUT AND VOTE!

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UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Fearrington's 2008 United Way Campaign has a challenging goal of $115,000our highest goal ever. Chatham County has grown rapidly and the needs here have grown, too. Your donations make a difference in the lives of people in our community.

Our local United Way works hard to use funds wisely, effectively. We encourage agencies to develop programs that meet current priority needs, to seek matching grants to multiply funds, and to collaborate with other agencies for the benefit of the people served. Some examples are: The Council on Aging gets matching federal funds from United Way local donations to provide in-home aides and delivered meals to help seniors stay in their own homes. The need for help to buy prescription medications is being addressed through a new agency, Chatham Care Community Pharmacy. Chatham Transit uses United Way donations to provide job access transportation to and from work. Funding from United Way has helped the Hispanic Liaison to create a micro-loan program and financial counseling for individuals to begin small businesses. All of these programs help those in need develop and maintain independence.

Please give generously to continue to support the United Way. If you have not received information and pledge forms or if you have any questions, please contact Doug McAllister at 545-9809.
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REPORT ON THE FHA SPEED MONITOR

By now we have all noticed the speed monitor mounted below the various 25 mph speed limit signs in Fearrington. Their primary purpose is to remind our drivers that, due to the sharing of the roads with pedestrians and bicyclists, it is important to drive slowly and carefully in the community.

The program seems to be working. Early indications from a sample of the data show that most drivers approaching a monitor above 25 mph are slowing. Software, being developed to analyze the data, indicates that for a sample of about 10,000 vehicles collected by the computer in the speed monitor, over 60% of the vehicles exceeding the speed limit are, in fact, slowing down.

As we get more experience and better software, we will be able to analyze the data more thoroughly to determine if this sample is representative and whether this pattern holds for all of the locations of the speed monitor. Also, we will be able to determine with more confidence and precision which are the more heavily traveled roads. Stay tuned for more results.

In the meantime, please continue to drive safely on all of the roads in Fearrington

Road Safety Committee
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

NEW CLUB FORMED - VETERANS OF FEARRINGTON

AN OPEN INVITATION — YOU are invited!  A newly formed club, the Veterans of Fearrington, will hold its first meeting Thursday evening, November 15, at 7:00 PM at the Gathering Place.

All men and women interested in history will surely enjoy this informal event.  Any veterans living in Fearrington and Galloway Ridge have a special invitation.

The evening’s program will feature an engaging video interview with the late Joe Foss, renowned Marine pilot and the first flying ace of the Second World War.  It will focus on Guadalcanal - before, during, and after the War.

Coffee, cookies, and warm hospitality all await you.  We look forward to a fine “kick-off” meeting.  Hope to see you there!  For further information you may call Irma Wright, 545-2377.
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FEARRINGTON TO HOST TALK ON CLIMATE CHANGE

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to its meeting December 3 at the Gathering Place at 7:30 p.m. to hear UNC Professor Douglas Crawford-Brown speak on "Climate Change and American Society: How Can We Deal With the Challenge?" Director of the recently established campus-wide Institute for the Environment, Dr. Crawford-Brown is Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He also directs the Institute's field site in international energy policy in Cambridge, UK.

With little scientific doubt that climate change is happening, is being increasingly affected by humans, and requires rapid response, the question is how we will tackle this challenge for all of us in our communities.

(There is no November club meeting because of the Thanksgiving holiday.)
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HEADS UP, WEATHERSFIELD RESIDENTS!

The annual Weathersfield Holiday Party will be held Friday, December 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The price of $20 per person includes a hot and cold buffet, wine and soft drinks. Invitations will be distributed on November 1, but be sure to mark your calendars now for the big event. If you have questions once you receive your invitation, you may contact Allen Smith at 542-5355.
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SAVE THE DATE - HOLIDAY CONCERT

The Village Voices and The Harmony Grits will present their annual holiday concert on Wednesday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn. Always a popular event, this year promises to be a feast of seasonal selections that will fill you with the holiday spirit. Mark your calendars now for this not-to-be-missed special evening.
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GREAT DECISIONS TO FEATURE DUKE CHAPEL DEAN

The Rev. Canon Dr. Samuel Wells, dean of the Duke University Chapel, will be the speaker for the Thursday, December 13 meeting of Great Decisions to be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Barn. Dr. Wells is also Research Professor of Christian ethics at the Duke Divinity School and has published seven books and many scholarly articles.

In January 2007, Dr. Wells presented a paper to the first Tehran International Conference on Religion and Drama. "President Ahmadinejads government, though less than warm in some of its foreign policy moves, is very supportive of the arts," noted Dr. Wells in an e-mail to "The Durham News."

Dr. Wells, a fourth-generation Church of England priest, was born in Ontario, Canada and grew up in England. He earned a masters degree in modern history from Oxford University, a Bachelor of Divinity in systematic theology from Edinburgh University, and a PhD in theology from the University of Durham (England). Before joining Duke University Chapel, Dr. Wells had been a priest for 14 years, serving churches in Newcastle, Norwich, and Cambridge, England. While in Norwich he helped to establish and was, for several years, vice-chair of the first organization in the East of England, devoted to community-led urban regeneration.

Dr. Wells is speaking so that donations can be collected for CORA (Chatham OutReach Alliance). During 2006-2007, CORA served over 2400 families (8240 people) distributing the equivalent of over 176,000 meals. The Barn is being donated by R.B.Fitch. Questions about this Great Decisions lecture can be addressed to Jean Hjelle, 545-0432 or jhjelleATembarqmail.com.
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AM Book Club

Join us at the AM Book Club, where men and women meet to discuss selected readings each month. Our choice for November is A Border Passage by Leila Ahmed. We will meet on Wednesday November 21, at 10:00 a.m. at McIntyres Book Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome to participate. Please contact Barbara Thompson, 542-6021, for further information.
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HAVURAH

Dr. Yoram Lubling, a professor of philosophy at Elon University, will speak at the Fearrington Havurah meeting at the Gathering Place Tuesday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. Professor Lubling is the author of the recently published and well-received Twice-Dead: Moshe Y. Lubling, the Ethics and Memory, and the Treblinka Revolt.

This book focuses upon the famous revolt on August 2, 1943, by a small group of prisoners, led by Professor Lubling's grandfather, at the Treblinka death camp in Poland. Elie Wiesel, who rarely does so, has written a foreword to the book.

Refreshments will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed by Dr. Lubling's talk at 8:00 p.m. Newcomers and guests are always welcome. For further information contact Bob Glass, 542.1426.
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THESPIANS TO PERFORM

On Sunday, November 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Galloway Ridge auditorium two new plays will be featured. The first play, The American Way, gives us an inside look at what happens when the president's wife has a yard sale. The cast includes David Ayres as the president, Sherry Harris as his wife and Joan Richardson as an aide. The second play features our own Ray Mones debuting as playwright and director in Did That Really Happen, or FHA Adventures With Snuffy and Ray. Our cast re-lives the non-boring days at the FHA office and includes Carol Kurtz, Gwil Owen, Mickey Gerringer, Jim Ackerman, Ray (of course) and the inimitable Snuffy Howe. There is plenty of room and all are welcome! For more information contact Don Brennan, 542-3902.
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FEARRINGTON TRAVEL CLUB

Please join Henry Castner for a report on the Far Side of Russia -- Kamchatka and Vladivostok Wednesday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. A trans-Russian rail odyssey begins in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy and Vladivostok major centers in Russia's Primorsk or Pacific-rim region. There, those who wish to promote the regions exotic natural landscapes jostle with those, often in Moscow, who wish to take away the areas many mineral riches. In this exciting debate, one wonders who will speak for Siberia?
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

The Vegetarian Club will meet Wednesday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Newcomers and visitors are always welcome for the supper, program or both. It is not necessary for members and guests to adhere to a vegetarian diet, although the meals for the club are completely vegetarian and may include dairy items. The speaker will be George Lucier, Vice Chair of Chatham County Commissioners and toxicologist. His presentation is entitled "Toxicology Issues in Chatham County: Air Quality, Water Quality and Nuclear Power Plants.

Club dues are $10 per person and may be mailed to Mac Pullen at 41 Benchmark or brought to the meeting. Any non-member interested in attending the November 14 meeting should call Mike or Sandy Gapin at 543-3076 or e-mail us at sgapinATnc.rr.com. You may also contact Sheila Flannery at 542 5460.
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BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR NOVEMBER 9

The American Red Cross will hold it's semi-annual blood drive on Friday, November 9 at The Gathering Place from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Please call Mary Stuneck at 542 9985 to reserve your time to donate.

Fun Facts About Blood:

1. There is no upper age limit for giving blood.
2. One in ten persons entering the hospital need blood.
3. Only 5% of the eligible population gives blood.
4. You can give blood every 56 days.
5. Eating iron-rich food and drinking water can improve your blood donation experience.

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FEARRINGTON WOMEN'S CLUB

Friday, November 16, (note the change from Wednesday afternoon) at 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place, Mildred Council, the celebrated "Mama Dip", will speak about women and business. Mama Dip has nourished thousands of hungry folks in her legendary Chapel Hill Restaurant. Join us for this special opportunity to hear about the challenges she has faced and overcome. McIntyres will have copies of her books for sale at the Gathering Place and she will allow time to sign books purchased that day.

In addition, this meeting will be the initial opportunity to purchase the first edition of the Fearrington Women's Club Collectible Ornaments. for further details in flyers and emails.

During November Susan Albers, 3 Yancey, 542-5839, will collect books and boutique items you may have been accumulating for donation to the sale in February. Please call to arrange drop off.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS

On Monday, November 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place, the Arts and Crafts, Etc. is proud to present Pamela Stewart, accompanied by Barbara Wagner, for "Festival of Lights--Songs of the Season," a cross-cultural journey in song of holiday celebrations throughout the ages. All the songs demonstrate the "arts and crafts" of song forms as they developed over hundreds of years.

This meeting will be your last chance to call Betsy Bogle, 545-3027 or Marlene Conner, 545- 9115 to sign up for the November 7th bus trip to the Weatherspoon Art Museum, lunch, and side trip to Replacements, Ltd. for only $30.00. The return is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.

You will also hear about the holiday luncheon (given with the Fearrington Women;s Club) on December 11 at The Carolina Inn, make your lunch selection, and confirm your place. More reservation information for this elegant affair can be obtained by calling Nora Lake, 542-2410 or Maggie Mennear, 542-3291.
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB

The Great Raid will be screened at the Gathering Place on Thursday evening, November 29, at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments and a discussion will follow the film. This is a true story of the rescue, in 1945, by a small unit of U.S. Rangers who freed the survivors of the Bataan Death March. The Japanese in Cabanatuan, a prison camp in the Philippines, were holding the American POWs. Juergen Goldhagen, who survived the Japanese Occupation of Manila will be the moderator. All Fearrington residents are welcome to attend.
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FEARRINGTON WRITERS

The Fearrington Writers Group will meet on Monday, November 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Meetings are open to any Fearrington resident who is currently writing or just thinking about writing. In addition to regular meetings, the Writers Group sponsors self-directed workshops for persons who have an interest in writing poetry or prose. To learn more about the Writers Group, visit the FHA Web page and click on "organizations." You are also welcome to contact Barry Reece at breeceATmindspring.com or Forrest Greenslade at fgreensladeATnc.rr.com.
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GARDEN CLUB PREPARES FOR HOLIDAYS

Halloween and all the goblins, ghosts, and witches have been here and gone. However, we do have some big ones coming up: Thanksgiving, Armistice Day, Christmas and Hanukkah.

Our program on Tuesday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place will center on holiday decorations. Dody Terdinnick has arranged for Mr. Brooke Loury, of Chapel Hill Florist, to be our guest. His presentation will be a hands-on demonstration as he builds a beautiful holiday piece which will be given away at the close of the meeting. Come and get in on the fun - learn and, possibly, win!

Our newsletter is now on the FHA website. All members who have e-mail addresses will be asked to pull up the clippings on that site. By checking the Directory we can identify members with no e-mail. We will deliver hard copy to them. If you need instructions to access this site, call Gresham Yeager at 545-9199.

Please note: there will be no garden club meeting in December: look forward to an article in our clippings by Mr. Julian Smith from Chatham Central High School on the Horticulture program.

Gresham Yeager, president
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EVENTS AT McINTYRES

Friday, November 2, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Georgann Eubanks will discuss her book Literary Trails.

Saturday, November 3, at 11a.m. Event: Peder Zane, Raleigh News & Observer award-winning columnist will discuss his favorite books.

Sunday, November 4, from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Lecture: Form and Function: Developing an Eye for Type Using Horses, with Dr. Phil Sponenberg

Wednesday, November 7, at 7 p.m. Author Event: Lee Smith will read from her recently released paperback On Agate Hill.

Friday, November 9, at 2 p.m. Author Event: Puja Thomson will discuss her book, After Shock: From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing: a Step-by-step Guide to Help You Navigate Your Way.

Saturday, November 10, at 10 a.m. Community Dialog Across Borders: Pulitzer Prize winners Hector Tobar and Photographer Jose Galvezwillvisual and literary arts to generate dialog about Latino immigration and its socio-economic and cultural impact in our community.

Saturday, November 10 at 11 a.m. Elin OHara Slavick will discuss her monograph After The Bomb, which is a compilation of protest drawings of places the U.S. has bombed.

Monday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. Author Event: Carl Ernst will read from and discuss Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World.

Tuesday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. Author Event: Robert Morgan will discuss Boone, his newly released biography of Daniel Boone.

Friday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. Author Event: Karl E. Campbell will read from his new biography, Senator Sam Ervin, Last Of The Founding Fathers.

Saturday, November 17, at 11:00 a.m. Author Event: Virginia Boyd comes to read from One Fell Swoop.

Tuesday, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. Author Event: George Taber returns to Fearrington to discuss his book To Cork or Not To Cork: Tradition, Romance, Science, and the Battle for the Wine Bottle

Tuesday, November 27, at 7:00 p.m. Author Event: Brett Webb-Mitchell will read from On Being A Gay Parent: Making A Future Together

Thursday November 29, at 7:00 p.m. Author Event: Deborah Potter will discuss Let Buster Lead: Discovering Love, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Acceptance.
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BROADBENT WINE TASTING SEMINAR - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

Join noted wine importer Bartholomew Broadbent to experience some of his favorite wine selections, complemented by hors d'oeuvres provided by The Fearrington House. Hosted by Fearrington House sommelier Maximilan Kast at The Old Laundry. $35 per person, reservations are required. Call 542-2121 or sign up in person at the Belted Goat to reserve your spot!
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BROADBENT WINE PAIRING DINNER - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 6:00 P.M.

One of the worlds foremost Port & Madeira authorities and one of Decanter Magazines 50 most influential people in the wine industry, Bartholomew Broadbent will host this gourmet wine dinner. In France, he worked in Cognac for Hennessy and in Paris for LAcademie du Vin. He moved to Montreal to work for Schenley Canada Inc, later moving to Toronto as their Wine Consultant; he was also responsible for their fine wine sales in Ottawa. This dinner will feature wines from Bartholomews exciting selection import wines, such as Warwick Estates, Chateau Musar, Mas de Daumas Gassac, and Vilafonte. The charge is $150 per person. Call 542-2121 for reservations.
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CONCERT SERIES TO PRESENT ARMAN TRIO NOVEMBER 11

The Fearrington Concert Series will present a return visit by the Arman Trio for its second concert of the season on Sunday, November 11, at 3:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place.

The trio is composed of Deniz Arman Gelenbe, piano; Constantin Bogdanas, violin; and Dorel Fodoreanu, cello. Based in London and Paris and frequent performers at Fearrington, the trio has received international plaudits for "poetic, impassioned and incisive" and "compelling, refreshing and unusual" performances (London reviews.)

Formed in 1985, the group has played regularly throughout Europe and Asia. This seasons highlights included a performance in February 2007 at London's Wigmore Hall. Since 1998, they have toured North America, including several performances at New York's Carnegie Hall.

The program on November 11 will include trios by Mozart, Dvorak, and Schumann. Though the Fearrington Concert Series is a subscription series, non-subscribers may attend the performances, if seats are available, by coming to The Gathering Place shortly before 3:00 p.m. The charge is $15.
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THE WISE CRACKS

Inspiration awaits you as The Wise Cracks Cabaret, featuring an ensemble of older women movers and shakers, premieres at the Barn Sunday, November 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a reception to follow. The concert will offer an enjoyable array of dance, improvisation, storytelling, poetry, song, and more, as seven women bring their 60 to 80 years of wit, wisdom, and wackiness to the fore!

A donation of $10 is suggested, with all proceeds going to Doctors without Borders. For further information contact Glenna Batson, 545-3032.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS JOINS GREAT DECISIONS

Great Decisions and The League of Women Voters invite you to hear the issues raised by immigration. Join us as we participate in a study of immigration conducted by the nonpartisan, balanced and trusted League of Women Voters. The League is conducting a national study to formulate a grassroots consensus that will affect national policy and we can help. The League representatives will be our featured speakers at the Gathering Place on November 8 at 1:30 p.m. A packet of information is on file at McIntyres bookstore or you can see it online at www.LWV.org. If you have questions, contact Caroline Talbot, 542-9986 (kctalboyATaol.com).
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

CHATHAM COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING SPONSORS EVENTS

The Festival of Trees will be Friday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Western Chatham Senior Center in Siler City. This event is a fundraiser for senior programs and services. Twenty-five decorated trees will be on display through the Thanksgiving holidays and auctioned off on Nov 30.For tickets to the auction, information or if you and /or group are interested in decorating a tree, please contact Pam King at 742-3975.

The 8th Annual "Angel Tree" is a program through which cards can be picked off the trees located at the Council beginning November 9, and all gifts must be delivered by December 7.Each Angel represents an older adult in need. Please call the Council at 542-4512 for more information.
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FRIENDS OF THE PITTSBORO LIBRARY

Define-A-Thon The Friends of the Library and McIntyre's Bookstore are co-sponsoring a fun literary library fund raiser at the Granary restaurant in Fearrington on Thursday, evening November 15th at 5:30 p.m. Tables of 8 will play a word game for groups based on the book series from the editors of the American Heritage Dictionary. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available, and tickets are $25. A $2 raffle ticket can be purchased for a $100 gift certificate from McIntyre's Bookstore. Tickets for both the event and the raffle may be obtained at McIntyres. Tickets are limited to 64. Call Judy Butt (942-6576) or Jamie at the bookstore (542-3030) for more information.

Virginia Dare in Fact and Fancy. Local author and former Friends of the Library president, Marjorie Hudson, will speak Thursday, November 8th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging (Senior Center) Hwy. 87N Pittsboro. For more information, please contact www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org.

Book Club: Now meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, November 6, at 6:45 p.m. November's book is The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig.

Pittsboro Holiday Parade: Hold the date: December 2 at 3:00 p.m. The Library Bookmobile, partnering with McIntyre's Bookstore be participating with other fascinating floats, of which is and built non-profit and a related business.
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BARBERSHOP HOLIDAY SHOW

The RTP Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society in Raleigh and its General Assembly Chorus will have two shows on December 1, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in the Fletcher Theater at the Progress Energy Center on South Street. Tickets for both Songs of the Season shows are $15 for reserve seats and $10 for general admission when purchased in advance. For tickets and more information call John Adams, 545-9101, or email him at jjadams2ATnc.rr.com
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PASTRIES & DESSERTS COOKING CLASS

Sunday, November 11 through Monday, November 12, learn the secrets of creating mouthwatering pastries and desserts from The Fearrington House Executive and Pastry Chefs! This class will teach you the intricacies and timing for creating something truly special! The class retreats at Fearrington include overnight accommodation, afternoon tea, a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, dinner at The Fearrington House Restaurant, full gourmet breakfast, and hands-on cooking instruction with the Fearrington House chefs. The rates for the cooking class packages, depending on the choice of accommodations, are from $820 per couple plus tax. Call 542-2121 for reservations.
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AAUW MEETING

AAUW members, and anyone who is interested, are invited to attend our November 17 lecture. Leah Aden, attorney at the UNC Center for Civil Rights will speak about her legal experience with the Supreme Court and the ramifications for public education in North Carolina. The lectures are free and open to the public. We meet at Binkley Baptist Church, off Route 15-501, in Chapel Hill.

We will begin 9:30 a.m. with, cake and conversation the lecture will begin around 10:00 a.m. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. For information on membership or about our lecture, please call Jean Green, 545-0941 or Kay White, 542-1138.
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ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WORK

When people think of the United Nations they think of peacekeeping, the Security Council and the General Assembly. But there is another aspect to the organization - its economic and social development activities which touch all of us even more intimately. The UN Association West Triangle Chapter's Lunch and Learn meeting will provide a glimpse of that side of the UN through a discussion by Kevin Cassidy, Communications and External Relations Officer for the International Labour Organization (ILO), and a discussion of its activities on "Creating Work for Men and Women: The UN Agenda."

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 28, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Carolina Meadows retirement community on Whippoorwill Road in Chapel Hill. Reservations may be made by sending a check for $17.00 to Barbara Berke, 595B Fearrington Post,. The deadline for reservations is Friday, November 23.
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PEER LEARNING INVITES YOU TO HEAR THE EXPERTS

The following events, sponsored by Peer Learning, are lectures, classes and discussions led by members and volunteers and are free and open to the public. Meet the Experts meets every other Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All activities are held at Binkley Church on Elliott Road in Chapel Hill. The two upcoming events are: November 6, The Triangle Brazil Chorale Exchange. Daryl Freedman will present a talk and video of Triangle singers who have toured and performed in Brazil. November 27, A Lawyer Speaks His Mind. Barry Nakell, attorney-at-law in Chapel Hill will speak his mind! The second Friday of every month is also "open house" with coffee at 10:30 a.m., followed by a speaker and light lunch.
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CORA FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Thanks go to all the Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge residents who have sponsored our Fearrington Chatham Hunger Walk team. Our team is primed and ready for the challenge of the 2007 Chatham County Hunger Walk being held in Goldston this year.

If anyone would still like to sponsor a member of our team, please contact one of them and they would be happy to pick up your check. Or, if you wish, you may leave it in one of their baskets. Your tax-deductible check should be made out to Chatham Hunger Walk. Your donation will enable CORA (Chatham OutReach Alliance) to help feed the hungry people in Chatham county.

Our team members are: Pat Buyze, 533 Weathersfield, 542-2680; Kathy Donahue, 1326 Langdon Place, 542-2607; Sally Earnest, 541 Weathersfield, 542-0120; Sue Ferguson, 684 Spindlewood, 542-3330; Carol Schachner, 575 Woodbury, 533-3012; Marci Whittaker/Don Devore, 180 Hedgerow, 545-2332. Thank you again for your support. For more information contact Sally Earnest, 542-0120.
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RECEPTION FOR DEEP DISH THEATER ARTISTS

You are cordially invited to attend a champagne reception with Joan Darling and Bill Svanoe to benefit the Deep Dish Theater Company on Friday, November 2, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the home of Joan Lipsitz and Paul Stiller. Light fare is being donated by the Azure Grille and refreshments are being donated by Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods. The cost is $45 per person. Should you wish to attend the evening performance of Athol Fugards A Lesson From Aloes, directed by Joan Darling, ticket information can be found by calling 968-1515 or by e-mail info@deepdishtheater.org.

Joan Darling was recently honored by the Museum of Broadcasting as a "Woman Who Made It". She has directed some of the most popular television shows and her work has been award-winning. Bill Svanoe has won awards as a playwright, screenwriter, painter, songwriter and photographer. Currently, they both teach at UNC-Chapel Hill and live in Fearrington Village.
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FEARRINGTON ARTIST HONORED

A statewide arts organization promoting the creative work of North Carolina artists has invited Murry Handler to four of his recent paintings at their annual art exhibit to be held in December. Artists from across the state compete for inclusion in the juried show at the Green Hill Center for NC Arts in Greensboro. In addition to inviting his work for exhibition, the Center is using his painting Trees #4 as the single image promoting the upcoming show in their newsletter and post card announcements.
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FHA NEWS

FHA ANNUAL MEETING

Sunday, November 11, at 5:00 PM at The Barn

The FHA will host a wine (cash bar) and cheese reception at 4:00 p.m., followed by the Annual Meeting at 5:00 p.m.. It is important that we have a quorum; therefore, if you are unable to attend the meeting, please complete a ballot beforehand. Ballots are available at the FHA Hospitality and Service Center in the rear of the Gathering Place. You may complete your ballot and leave it at the FHA Office for the Secretary.

We hope to see you at the meeting on November 11.
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FHA - HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Emergency preparedness - The Fearrington Village "Resident Emergency Preparedness Guide" is now available. You can view it online by clicking here. A hard copy is available for download from  that page or at the FHA Hospitality & Service Center. The guide will be included in the 2008 FHA Handbook and Directory. Remember, emergency preparedness begins at home and with you.

On the FHA Website under "Safety & Security" you will also find information about Community Watch, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), and Road Safety. You can access that page by clicking here. Checklists for extended departures from Fearrington Village, safety tips for walkers and cyclists, and other useful information is included as well.

Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Tip of the Month It will soon be time to change the clocks again. This is also a good time to check your smoke detectors and carbon dioxide alarms. Change the batteries and test your devices to be sure they are in working condition.

Mary Lou Einloth, Director of Health, Safety & Security
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DON REILLY TO RECEIVE FHA AWARD

The FHA Outstanding Volunteer Award will be presented to Don Reilly at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 11, at 5:00 p.m. at the Barn. The citation reads "For His Remarkable Longstanding Service and Dedication to the FHA in More Ways Than Can Be Enumerated". All friends of Don and Janet Reilly are encouraged to attend the meeting.
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HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR EMERGENCY REGISTRATION GREEN FORM?

Check your information by calling or stopping in at the FHA Hospitality and Service center in the rear of the Gathering Place. The phone number is 542-1603.
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FEARRINGTON GREEN SCENE

Going to the NC Symphony at Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill? Save yourself the hassle of driving and finding a parking place; take a bus from Southern Village and you'll be saving fossil fuels, too. Here's how: Carpool to Southern Village and find a spot in the upper end of the ample parking lot below the Village Green. The buses depart (between 6:45 and 7:35 pm) from Aberdeen Drive separating the parking area and the Village Green; the bus will be opposite the outdoor stage.

Get your bus tickets in advance by calling 733-2750 or 781-6128, the NC Symphony box office. The price is $35 for the season - seven performances, or $5 per performance. You can also purchase individual tickets at the bus.
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REMINDER: CHANGES IN DIRECTORY INFORMATION

If you are new to Fearrington, or if you have a change of address, telephone number, e-mail or fax, please stop in at the FHA office and submit the information. Thank you for your cooperation. Mike Cotter, Directory Editor (542-4414).
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS

Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com

Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com

Dinah McAllister edited this issue and will edit the December issue. The deadline is Thursday, November 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

Paul Niederer, Chair
Ron Davis, Carol Kurtz, Marybeth Hauck, Julie Smith, David Hess, Phil Smith, Joan Hill Faye, Van Oyen, Wally Hill
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REMINDERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

It is important that only one designated person submit articles for a particular organization.

Please check your copy (particularly the date and time) before submitting it and mark your submissions clearly "Newsletter" or "Calendar."

There are two ways to submit items:

● E-mail (the preferred method). Both editors have email and can easily redirect items if necessary, but it is best to check above and submit articles to that month's editor. Please send in either e-mail message format or as attached documents in MS Word or Rich Text Format (RTF).

● The Newsletter box at the Gathering Place kiosk. Newsletter submissions must be on full sheets of paper to avoid getting lost. Typed items are preferred – in upper and lower case. Please avoid caps, boldface and italics.
 

Submissions are limited to 200 words but may be further edited for space requirements. The length of  official FHA submissions is not restricted. Formatting is at the editors' discretion.

Please do not leave submissions at the FHA office. Please send calendar items to the Newsletter editor.
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FEARRINGTON MONTHLY CALENDAR