FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS 
NEWSLETTER 

CONTENTS
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COMMUNITY NEWS

FHA BOARD MEETING

The FHA Board will meet Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The agenda includes action items for 2010. Residents' input is welcomed.
 

FHA Board Members

President: Ken Talbot
Vice President: John Hammond
Secretary: Leonard Kreisman
Treasurer: Walter Jernigan
Covenants: Mark Luftig
Communications: Linda Lang
Community Affairs: Shani Cohen
Grounds & Facilities: Ken Benjamin
The Gathering Place: Carol Kurtz
Health, Safety, Security: Jim Morlan

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ANNUAL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The Annual Red Cross Blood Drive will be at The Gathering Place on Friday, April 23, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Our goal is 75 donors!  Please call Mary Stuneck at 542 9985 or e-mail her at mastuneck-AT-hotmail.com to reserve a time to donate.  Thanks!
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CARE* DAY AT THE GENERAL STORE

Wednesday, March 10 - come to the General Store in Pittsboro and enjoy a great meal (or meals) and declare yourself a 'friend' of *CARE (Chatham Animal Rescue and Education). Ten percent of the meal's cost will be donated to the organization.
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CHATHAM COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL EVENT

Three award-winning southern authors will discuss the inspirations and in0fluences for their writing at an April 21 luncheon to benefit the Chatham County Literacy Council. The event featuring Doris Betts, Lee Smith and Randall Kenan will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the second-floor ballroom at Governors Club.

Half of the $50-per-person registration fee will be a tax-deductible contribution to the Literacy Council. To register, send a check and the names of those attending by April 14 to CCLC, P.O. Box 1696, Pittsboro, NC 27312. For more information, contact Brenda Rogers at 968-0833 or Karen Kolias at 967-6676.

Fearrington residents actively involved with the Literacy Council include Bill Churchill, Don Collins, Craig Fairbrother, Glenna Heckert, Craig and Nancy Jacobs, and Shirley McLaughlin. Carolyn Fletcher, Beverly Hanly, Tim McGerty, Carol Sherrod and Kate Silc also have been CCLC volunteers.
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AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Why take a driver safety class? Because cars have changed and so have the traffic rules, driving conditions and the roads you travel every day. Some drivers age 50-plus have never looked back since they got their first driver's licenses but even the most experienced drivers benefit from brushing up on their driving knowledge. This is a classroom lecture with no test, just a chance to have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and how you can avoid potential collisions and injuries to yourself and others. By taking this class you may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course. Consult your agent for details. Although the class is geared to drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to people of all ages. If you are interested in participating in this class please call Alison at 545-2685 by Monday, April 5. There will be a lunch break in the middle of the class. Details: Friday, April 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. in the Galloway Ridge Auditorium. The cost os $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.
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SAVE THE DATES

ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT: Coming Wednesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. is the annual Spring Concert featuring the Village Voices and the Harmony Grits. This year's theme is Hooray for Hollywood. See your April newsletter for details.

THE ARTS & CRAFTS/WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON JOINT CLUB LUNCHEON on Monday, May 17. Details will be provided in April's newsletter.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON

FICTION FILM

The Fiction Film feature on March 18 will be A Room With a View.  Everyone is welcome to the screening, which will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Galloway Ridge Auditorium.
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CONCERT SERIES TO PRESENT CELLO/PIANO DUO MARCH 7

The Fearrington Concert Series will present a distinguished cello/piano duo on Sunday, March 7, at 3:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The performers are Emanuel Gruber, cello, and Keiko Sekino, piano. This will be their Fearrington debut.

Gruber, formerly principal cellist of the Israeli Chamber Orchestra, was awarded the Pablo Casals Prize by the Israel Philharmonic. He has been on the faculty of the Rubin Academy in Tel Aviv and at Indiana University. Sekino has done solo recital and chamber music appearances throughout the US, Japan and Europe and at venues including Carnegie's Weill Hall. Gruber and Kekino are both currently on the faculty of the School of Music of East Carolina University.

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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WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON

March Meeting: Senator Howard Lee will speak about his Journey in Public Service: Challenges and Responsibilities for Senior Citizens on Wednesday, March 17. Howard and his wife, Lillian, came from their native Georgia to Chapel Hill in 1964 to pursue graduate study at UNC. In 1969, Howard Lee was elected mayor of Chapel Hill, the first black mayor of a predominantly white city and served a total of three terms. He served as a state senator for 13 years and was elected Chairman of the NC State Board of Education in 2003. He currently serves on the NC Utilities Commission and is Executive Director of the NC Education Cabinet. Refreshments begin at 2:30, lecture at 3:00 p.m.

Charitable Grants: The Women of Fearrington Board is accepting applications from Chatham County non-profits for charitable grants given annually from the proceeds of our fund-raisers. Please contact Nancy Foster, 542-0407, with nominations.

Book, Bake and Boutique Sale: The committee wishes to thank everyone who contributed donations and/or their time to make our fund-raiser a success.

Attention New Residents: The Women of Fearrington Welcome Committee hosts "Welcome Coffees" for new residents.  Please contact Gretchen Redden, 545-0407, or grsgsr-AT-me.com for details.
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FEARRINGTON FILM CLUB PRESENTS....

An Affair to Remember, a 1957 romantic film starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr on Thursday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Each already engaged to another, Grant and Kerr meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Tempting fate, they agree to meet at the Empire State Building in six months if they feel the same way. A tragic accident, however, prevents their rendezvous. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Music.  Our guest speaker, Michael Hornblow, an active member of our community and the son of noted film director Arthur Hornblow Jr.,will give us insight to why this is one of his favorite films.
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FEARRINGTON GARDEN CLUB

Our March meeting will be Tuesday, March 16, at 3:15 p.m. at the Gathering Place. We'll be applying all our new knowledge on water conservation and plants appropriate for extreme conditions (including deer) with Stefan Bloodworth, Curator of the Bloomquist Garden of Southeastern Native Plants, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, who will teach us native plant landscape design. His talk will focus on designing and building landscapes using exclusively native species. You can have a great-looking yard, save money and be nice to the birds, bees and butterflies, as well! Membership dues are $16 per person and $25 per couple. Guests are $5.  Please join us.
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FEARRINGTON DEMOCRATIC CLUB

The Fearrington Democratic Club invites all residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge to hear George Lucier, Carl Thompson and Tom Vanderbeck, our incumbent democratic candidates running for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners speak on the future of Chatham County.  Among their accomplishments, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners received the 2009 County Commissioners Award from the N.C. School Boards Association (NCSBA) in recognition of the commissioners' outstanding support of public education. This award represents only one of the many progressive accomplishments of this Board of County Commissioners. Come and hear of many other accomplishments and their plans for the future of Chatham County.   First elected in 2006 they have brought Chatham County firmly into the 21st century.   Join us on Tuesday March 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. 
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICANS

Momentum is still building!  We will meet on Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place to hear one of the newest and most sought after party speakers; Dr. Tim Johnson, Vice-Chair of the NCGOP.  His talk will be How to Win in 2010.  Bring a friend to hear his visionary message on state party involvement and victory.  He is a tireless worker in leading the movement of reforming the GOP in North Carolina.  We join him in his efforts as we revitalize our Fearrington club.

Plans are being made for the fall elections.  Precincts are preparing. and candidates have filed. Plan to attend the County GOP Precinct Planning & Convention on March 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Pittsboro where you can sign up to work the polls and meet all the area candidates.

The time is right to become involved; from helping with mailings to making calls to working the polls or to giving financial support to our locale candidates.  Please call Saliann Mao, 545-0011, if you would like to receive announcements via email or if you would like a ride to our meeting. 
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CASUAL DINNER CIRCLE

The Casual Dinner Circle sponsors have planned a Greek Festival dinner for Saturday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. Please join your neighbors for a sampling of delicious Greek specialties including Greek gazpacho and stuffed leg of lamb, paired with complementary wines.

Participants will dine in groups of eight, ten or twelve, depending on the number of guests a host can accommodate. Each host will provide the main dish as well as wine and coffee while attendees will prepare appetizers, side dishes and dessert, with all sharing equally in the cost of the meal. Recipes and house assignments will be sent the week prior to the event.

Open to all couples and singles living in Fearrington, these dinners offer wonderful opportunities to get to know Fearrington neighbors in a friendly, casual setting.

Please contact Linda Nelson at lnelson1144-AT-nc.rr.com or 545-9116 by March 10th if you would like to participate. Host volunteers are always welcome.
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FEARRINGTON CRAFTERS SHOW

At The Gathering Place March 20, 11:00-3:00; March 21, 1:00-4:00

FearringtonVillage and Galloway Ridge provide fertile ground for crafters and hobbyists. Come see and enjoy their diverse artistic creations. This is an opportunity for like-minded crafters to connect with one another, to share Ôhow to' information such as where to get supplies, find classes, etc. and to have the pure pleasure of seeing things made by hand. Crafters will be available to discuss their artistry and some items will be offered for sale. If you are a crafter there is still time to be part of this show. To participate, you can obtain an application form from Carol Kurtz at CarolMcKurtz-AT-embarqmail.com. The deadline for applications is March 10.
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AM BOOK CLUB

The AM Book Club will discuss Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng. They will meet on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in McIntyre's Book Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome to participate. Please contact Jane Ross at 542-3210 with questions.

FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION

Upcoming events for members include the annual members' meeting at the Gathering Place on March 14, at 1:00 p.m. and court clean-up on March 20, at 9:00 a.m. Bring leaf rakes and gloves for working and a tennis racket for open play afterwards. Mixed doubles games will continue on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and all levels are welcome. For information on membership please contact Stan Duberman at 542-0713.
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FRIENDS  OF  PATAGONIA

The Travel Club invites you to the Gathering Place on Tuesday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of video images taken by Henry Castner on a recent trip to Argentina and Chile.  While the focus is on four different live steam trains, especially the Old Patagonian Express (made famous by Paul Theroux), the trains are seen within spectacular vistas and views of the snow-covered Andes,  the Pampas, the Central Valley of Chile and the stark, windswept landscapes of Patagonia.  
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FEARRINGTON POETS

McIntyre's Book Store will host members of the Poet's Corner of Fearrington for a poetry reading on Wednesday, April 14 at 3:00 pm. This offshoot of the Fearrington Writers' Group is in its fifth year and meets the third Wednesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. at Galloway Ridge. April is National Poetry Month and the readings combine the effort of our local poets to display their work and, at the same time, celebrate National Poetry Month by underlining the fact that poetry is flourishing in Fearrington.

This should be a great afternoon of hearing good poetry written and read by your neighbors and it is also an opportunity to sign up for those who would like to join Poet's Corner.
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NON-FICTION BOOK GROUP

Fearrington readers are welcome to join a non-fiction book group that meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. We will meet March 17 at the home of Dorothy Birnham, 382 Wintercrest West, to discuss American Prometheus: the Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin.  Our group reads books that help us understand the modern world, especially contemporary science, culture, biography and the environment. We are interested in well-researched books written by experts in their field. If you have questions and/or would like to join the group, call Dorothy Birnham at 542-4046.
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FEARRINGTON OPERA CLUB

The Fearrington Opera Club will present A Fresh Look at The Mikado on Saturday, March 6, at 3:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place.  Derrick Ivey (Stage Director) and Alan Riley Jones (Music Director) will talk about the Durham Savoyards upcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta.  Several of the cast will sing excerpts from the work which will be staged at Durham's Carolina Theatre, March 18-21. The directors will focus their discussion on how to make a timeless piece fresh and vibrant for today's audiences.  This March marks the 125th anniversary of the opening performance of The Mikado on March 14, 1885, at the Savoy Theatre in London.  All are welcome to come and to hear more about this anniversary production.  Light refreshments will follow.  Contact www.FearringtonOperaClub.com for more information.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Duplicate Bridge meets at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoons. On March 3, our director, Marty Demko, who also teaches at the new Triangle Bridge Center in Durham, will give a short lesson  at 12:30 p.m. Come and brush up on your bidding and play. It's a fun game and good mental stimulation.  If you have any questions, contact Lilyan Levine at 545-0303.
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VEGETARIAN CLUB

Join us Wednesday, March 10, for our monthly vegetarian pot luck dinner and program. We are still finalizing the speaker but the food is always wonderful and the socializing is warm and interesting. Each meeting is guaranteed to be tasteful!

Guests are always welcome at our monthly meetings which start at 6:30 pm at the Gathering Place with appetizers, wine and/or punch followed by a potluck dinner and a short program. You do not have to be a strict vegetarian to attend, but dishes contain no meat, fowl, seafood or gelatin. Guests or sponsors should call Janet Jorgenson or Jim Morlan at 545-0373 before the meeting. There is no fee for the meeting. Everyone brings a potluck dish to share. Remember to bring place settings and your beverage of choice. Annual dues are only $10.
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AT MCINTYRE'S BOOKS

On Saturday, March 6, at 11:00 a.m., New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian will read from his novel, Secrets of Eden. Chris Bohjalian continues to garner widespread critical acclaim for his realistic and provocative writing. His latest novel shines the light on the issue of domestic violence.  Secrets of Eden is both a haunting literary thriller and a deeply evocative testament to the inner complexities which mark all of our lives. Once again, Bohjalian has given us a riveting page-turner in which nothing is precisely what it seems. McIntyre's Books is pleased to present this event in conjunction with Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Chatham County. For more infor-mation contact Keebe Fitch at 545-5700 or keebe@fearrington.com 
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Fearrington Writers To Meet

The Fearrington Writers will meet on Monday, April 19, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Our meetings are open to any Fearrington resident who is currently writing or who is even thinking about writing. You are welcome to contact Laura Jensen at ljconsultants-AT-embarqmail.com or you can contact Forrest Greenslade at sculptor-AT-forrestgreenslade.com.

Fearrington Tour Of Homes And Raffle

Wednesday, May 5: Plan to enjoy the Fear-rington Tour of Homes 2010 featuring six village homes, a Galloway villa and Galloway apartment and two Fearrington Inn grand suites. What you will see are great kitchen and bathroom makeovers, unique use of color and added architectural details, 'energy star' green technology, museum quality collections, an extraordinary wine cellar, beautiful garden rooms, and more. Village homes range from the Historic District to Fearrington's newest neighborhood. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on May 5. Another reason to purchase a Tour ticket: you may enter a drawing to win two tickets to a UNC men's basketball game!

Tour activities include a raffle for fourteen prizes, including a three-month membership plus an $80 gift certificate at Duke Center for Living, a vintner's dozen of premium wines, expert car maintenance, a Vietri place setting for four and much more. Raffle tickets are $3 each, 2 for $5 or 5 for $10. Tour and raffle tickets are available in March at the March 17 Women of Fearrington Meeting, the March 31 Granary Dinner or by contacting Barbara Cornell at either 542-0486 or bjcornell-AT-nc.rr.com).

All proceeds benefit Chatham County Charities serving women and children and the event is sponsored by Women of Fearrington.
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ARTS & CRAFTS

With the dreary weather that has surrounded us recently, we can all use a spark of light, color and imagination.  The Arts & Crafts meeting on March 1 at 1:30 p.m. in The Gathering Place will present an uplifting program, entitled "How to Update Your Home," by The Minta Bell Design Group.  This studio blends elegance and livability into comfortable, sophisticated interiors for busy people.   The result is inviting, beautiful decor.  Please join us for some inspiring new ideas to help chase away the gloom and welcome spring.

The Arts & Crafts' Spring Excursion, "A Day in the Arts at North Carolina State University," is scheduled for March 16.   This entertaining trip will feature several artistic disciplines, including wood turning, fiber art, textiles and a tour of the behind-the-scenes collection.  The morning session will be held at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design; the afternoon focus will be at the College of Textiles.  The bus will leave the Gathering Place at 8:45 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m.  Lunch, snack, transportation and gratuity are included in the total cost of $35 and there can be no cancellations after March 9.  Currently this exciting outing is at capacity, but names are being taken for a standby list.  If you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please write a check for $35.00, payable to Arts & Crafts; include your phone number on the check and deliver it to the Arts & Crafts box at the Swim & Croquet kiosk.  Any questions should be directed to Linelle Dickinson at 542-1492.
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GREAT DECISIONS

North America is the most important continent Americans know virtually nothing about!  Canada is the largest supplier of foreign oil, natural gas and electricity to the U.S. and Mexico was on track to be our second largest oil supplier in 2009.  Canada is our largest trading partner and Mexico remains the second largest market for U.S. exports.  Our trade with these two countries exceeds U.S. trade with Japan and the entire European Union combined!  Only a handful of Americans can identify the leader of either country.  

Stephen R. Kelly is a 27-year career Foreign Service Officer currently assigned to Duke University as the Department of State Diplomat in Residence.  Mr. Kelly has served as Deputy Chief of Mission to Mexico (2004 - 2006) and to Canada (2000 - 2004).  Prior to the Duke assignment, he was Director of the Senior Level Assignments Division at the State Department.  Great Decisions is fortunate to have Mr. Kelly join us on Thursday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place.  He will speak on America's Neighbors and Borders and make the case that we need to pay more attention to them.  This program is free and open to all Fearrington residents and their guests.
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LADIES' GOLF INFORMATION

9-Hole Golfers: We play 9 holes every Tuesday morning weather permitting, March through November. We follow with lunch at various eating places. Our group is comprised of golfers at all levels of play and new members are welcome. The coordinator this year is Judi Fiorini. Please contact her at judi_fiorini-AT-yahoo.com or 533-6176, for more information.

18-Hole Golfers: There will NOT be a ladies' 18-hole league in Fearrington this year but ladies are welcome to play on Thursdays with the men's Fearrington AA league. You can sign up at the Fearrington Golf Scheduling System on the FHA website. Ladies who would like to play 18 holes on Tuesday are welcome to join the Chapel Ridge Women's Golf Association. For more information you can call Chapel Ridge at 545-2242. 18-hole players can contact Pat Skiver at 533-6142 or pskiver-AT-nc.rr.com with questions.

To play with either group you must join the Fearrington Golf Club. The annual dues are $14 per year. First time players pay an additional one-time initiation fee of $20. Payments are made to the FGC and put in the designated box at the Swim & Croquet Mail Kiosk. Dues are due March 31.
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THANKS FOR THE GARDEN

Thanks to those attending the Woods' Party who contributed to the cost of maintaining the garden at the corner of Lassiter and Spindlewood.  If you pass by and we're working, a wave cheers us up!  

Diane Vannais, Charles Waldren
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HAVURAH

On March 9, at 8:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place, Dr. Laura Lieber, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion at Duke University and the Assistant Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Duke, will address the Fearrington Havurah.  Prof. Lieber received her B.A., Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Arkansas; her M.A. and Rabbinic Ordination from Hebrew Union College; and her Ph.D. in the History of Judaism from the University of Chicago.

The title of her talk is The Song of Songs which is the subject of an upcoming book of Professor Lieber's.  This work, also known as the Song of Solomon, is considered among the most intriguing in the Old Testament.  It involves an unidentified woman and man and suggests movement from courtship to consummation.  While there is no explicitly religious content it is often interpreted as an allegorical representation of the relationship of God and Israel.  

This event will commence with refreshments at 7:15 p.m. and, as usual, guests and visitors are welcome.  Please call Bob Glass at 542-1426 with any questions.
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FEARRINGTON YACHT CLUB

Ahoy! Fearrngton Yacht Club members! Annual membership dues are now due for 2010 and they remain only $10 per person. You can make your check payable to "Fearrington Yacht Club" and put it in the FYC mail box at  the Swim & Croquet kiosk. To all residents: please note that our club is open to all who are living in Fearrington or Galloway Ridge. We have great events scheduled for this year and ones that you won't want to miss. Join us and join the fun. For more information about our club please call Stephen Hudak at 542-3737.
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DR. EFIRD RETURNS TO FEARRINGTON!

At 10 a.m. on Monday, March 8, and for the following three Mondays, Dr. James 'Mickey' Efird, Duke University's Emeritus Professor of Biblical Interpretation, will return to the Gathering Place to speak on Luke's Acts of the Apostles and Paul's letter to the Galatians.

Focused on two major apostles, Peter and Paul, Acts is Luke's account of the beginning and growth of the Christian Church in the first century. Paul, who carried the good news about Jesus to the Greco-Roman world, quickly assumes the leading role in Acts. Dr. Efird includes Galatians in this series in order to reconcile Luke's account of Paul's work. Dr. Efird will also highlight the theological and religious teachings found in both books.

A long-time favorite of Fearringtonians, Dr. Efird's subsequent lectures are planned for March 15, 22, and 29. All four will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last ninety minutes. All Village and Galloway Ridge residents are welcome to attend the Fearrington Bible Lecture Series free of charge, though entirely voluntary donations to help cover the cost of these lectures are welcome.

Please bring a friend.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE FEARRINGTON

CHATHAM COUNTY SENIOR GAMES   

April 28  through  May 5 are the dates for the Chatham County Senior Games. It is time now to start thinking about the event or events for which you would like to register.  There  are several  sporting events:  track and field,  swimming,  golf and tennis,  etc. In Visual  Arts your paintings  will be  on display in  the  Senior Center in   Pittsboro.   In  Literary and Heritage  Arts you can show off your talent in  knitting, quilting or rug hooking as well as in woodworking pieces.  You can pick up a registration form in the envelope in your mail kiosk or Janice Hunt  will be glad to put one in  your mail basket. Join in the fun! For more information you can contact Janice Hunt at 542-4669  or   Jjohnhunt-AT-aol.com.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Chatham Habitat just celebrated its twentieth anniversary and has built more than 80 houses in our county! Fearringtonians were instrumental in starting the Chatham chapter and have helped staff the Habitat Home Stores in Pittsboro ever since. We are justly proud of Habitat's growth in our county. The
only area not keeping pace with this growth is the number of new volunteers. As people have moved away from Fearrington they have left a void which has not been filled. In an effort to inform residents about the pleasures and value of volunteering in our Chatham Habitat Home Stores, we are having informal parties on March 12 and March 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will be entertainment, wine, soda and edible goodies. Current volunteers and representatives from the Home Stores will be available to answer questions. The March 12 party will be at the home of Linda Lang and Vickie Shea at 32 McDowell in East Camden (RSVP: victoria.shea-AT-mindspring.com or 545-0024). The March 19 party will be at the home of Ruth and John Leopold at 806 Brookfield in Bush Creek (RSVP: ruthleopold-AT-earthlink.net or 545-9144) by March 5, please. All interested potential volunteers welcome.
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WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE PITTSBORO LIBRARY

Friends of the Pittsboro Library program,  Manila Memories, has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pittsboro Senior Center. Fearrington Village resident Juergen Goldhagan was the moving force behind the creation of Manila Memories and editor of the narratives of the four classmates. Friends Program Chair Gary Simpson will lead an informal discussion with Juergen about the lives of the four boys in the book and how the book was brought to life.

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. in the Reeves Gallery of the Pittsboro Library.   Selections for discussion are Serena by Ron Rash on March 2, followed by American Lion by Jon Meacham on April 6.  All are welcome.

Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Pittsboro Library's Spring Book Sale March 25-27.  Thousands of selections are available for very reasonable prices!  Sale hours are between 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Kiwanis Club Building, 307 Credle Street in Pittsboro.  All proceeds will benefit the library. Fearrington residents have been key to the success of this sale. They are donors, volunteers, and purchasers. All proceeds of the sale go to benefit the public library. One Fearrington resident remarked at the last sale that one of the great pleasures of this event was talking about books and exchanging names of authors and titles. Come to the sale: visit with neighbors, buy books for the beach or a rainy day and support your local library! If you would like to join the many volunteers from Fearrington who help at the sale call or email Richard Bird at 545-9413 or richardbird-AT-embarqmail.com.

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UN ASSOCIATION FOCUSES ON MALARIA PREVENTION

Malaria is the single greatest cause of death for the world's children, killing 3,000 children under 5 every day. This toll could be drastically cut by protecting them with bed-nets while they sleep. As a prelude to a benefit concert (see below), Eve Van Devender of the Center for International Health of RTI, a leading research institute based in Research Triangle Park, will discuss malaria's impact on developing countries at our Lunch and Learn meeting. Eve coordinates home office operations for RTI's global health programs across 24 countries focusing on malaria and other tropical disease control. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 24, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Carolina Meadows on Whippoorwill Lane in Chapel Hill. Reservations should be made by check for $17.00 to "UNA-USA West Triangle Chapter," and sent to Barbara Rodbell, 404 Carolina Meadows Villa, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Reservations deadline is Friday, March 19.

The West Triangle Chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA will collaborate with the world-famous Ciompi Quartet to present a benefit concert to save children's lives in Africa. The concert will take place at the Community Church of Chapel Hill on Wednesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. and the proceeds will be used to purchase insecticide impregnated anti-malaria bed nets. The program will include string quartets by Beethoven and Bartok.

The contribution by attendees is $25 per ticket, which will include a reception after the concert to meet the musicians. Tickets may be ordered or reservations made by calling 419-9525  or emailing amsherman-AT-earthlink.

The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than one in four children in Africa under the age of five sleeps under a net at night. But there aren't enough nets available and, as a consequence, a child dies every 30 seconds - 3,000 a day. Children who sleep under an insecticide treated net cut their risk of contracting malaria in half. Come to the concert and join the global fight against malaria.
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SHARED LEARNING

David H. Schanzer, Associate Professor of Public Policy and the Director of the Triangle Center of Terrorism and Homeland Security, will speak on Friday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m. in the new Shared Learning facilities at the Assembly of God Church on Weaver Dairy Road at Erwin Road.  Professor Schanzer received both his A.B. and J.D. from Harvard and was an editor of the Harvard Law Review.

Professor Schanzer's presentation will be primarily on Homeland Security but will also touch on his related areas of interest which include emergency preparedness, privacy and civil liberties and terrorism and bioterrorism. The formal presentation will be somewhat more condensed than usual in order to provide time for the many questions that people will have given the vital nature of this topic. This lecture is free and open to the public.  For further information call Bob Glass at 542-1426.
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CHAPEL HILL GARDEN CLUB

Spring Garden Tour coming up

The Chapel Hill Garden Club presents its Spring Garden Tour in the Lake Forest neighborhood in Chapel Hill on Saturday, April 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour.

For tickets you can contact Darlene Pomroy at 545-9152 and for more information you can visit chapelhillgardentour.net The eight gardens of the Lake Forest tour offer a combination of rustic charm, sophisticated plantings, wooded hills, lakefront views, winding streams, flowering trees, shrubs and beautiful birdsongs.  Proceeds from the Garden Tour benefit the North Carolina Botanical Garden.
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF O/D/C

The League of Women Voters of Orange/Durham/Chatham Counties will hold a panel discussion on immigration, March 11, at Durham Technical Community College, 1637 Lawson St., Collins Auditorium-Room 278, Main Campus, Durham from 10:00 a.m until 12 noon. 'Immigration in N.C.: Where Are We Now? Speakers will be: Marty Rosenbluth, Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Mauricio Castro, NC Latino Coalition, Irene Godinez, Reform Immigration For America and Katherine Woomer-Deters, Carolina Immigrants' Right Project NC Justice Center. The meeting is open to the public and is a joint collaboration between the LWVODC and the Center for the Global Learner, Durham Tech. For further information contact Joyce Colaiace at 542-1052.
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FEARRINGTON CARES

ANNUAL MEETING A GREAT SUCCESS

More than 160 brave souls sloshed through a downpour to attend the February 5th Annual Meeting. The meeting was a salute to our fantastic volunteers and donors and we were most grateful for the many expressions of support we received. Despite the weather, spirits were high inside the Barn (thanks to RB Fitch and Gilda McDaniel) and those attending enjoyed a good time (thanks to Carol Sherrod's arrangements committee).

Our 2009 annual report summarizes all of our activities over the past year and encourages you to give us your comments and feedback. We are proud to report that by October 2009, all the objectives of our 2007 Strategic Plan were either met or were works in progress. Stop by the office for a copy of the report or for pamphlets and a price list related to the Galloway Ridge 'Partners in Caring' program.
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DIRECTOR SEARCH UNDERWAY

This year we were extremely fortunate to receive a three-year commitment from the Arthur Carlsen Charitable Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation. This grant is restricted to paying the start-up expenses of a part-time (20 hours/week) Executive Director (ED). It was given to us in recognition of Fearrington Cares' growing administrative and management needs and we are truly grateful for this support.

Fearrington Cares (including its predecessor organizations) has been in existence for 20 years. During that time, it has been an almost entirely volunteer organization. Exceptions have been the part-time professional nurse and more recently a part-time administrative assistant.

In 2007, Fearrington Cares developed a Strategic Plan, which has driven everything we have done in the past two years. That plan included exploring the need for an ED for our organization. Much time since then has been devoted to analyzing, asking questions, forming recommendations and writing and re-writing job descriptions (www.fearringtoncares.org/contact-fearrington-cares/).

The Board of Fearrington Cares has been an operational board, running the day-to-day business of the organization. Over the past two years, as services have grown to meet community needs, the burden of work placed on the Board has increased considerably. There is a need for professional help to keep things well-coordinated and running smoothly. This was the subject of a Board retreat held last June, led by consultants from the Executive Service Corps. Both they and the Triangle Community Foundation advised us that an organization of our size, complexity and varied services should have an ED. We have also learned that almost all similar organizations across the country have an ED.

With an ED, our board will gradually spend more time on policy decisions and less on hands-on operations. More importantly, an ED will handle administrative and managerial functions, thus freeing our nurse, Joyce Baird, to concentrate solely on medical issues and the growing need for her services, especially in-home services.

After the three-year start-up period, the Triangle Community Foundation expects us to fund the ED position. We know that our Fearrington donors will vote on the success of this ED endeavor, and indeed on all our efforts, with their checkbooks. During the coming year, the value of the ED position will become clear.

The closing date for applications for the ED position was February 5. Applications are currently being reviewed and the target hiring date is April 1.
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FEARRINGTON CARES FUNDRAISER: Creative Card Workshop

Learn how to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards in this 'hands on' workshop being held as a fundraiser to benefit Fearrington Cares. This workshop is limited to 30 participants and will be held on March 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. No card-making experience is necessary. Advance registration is required.

Each participant will make five cards using a variety of tools, equipment and easily acquired embellishments. There will also be an opportunity to learn to make a matching envelope.

Your tax-deductible check for $35 made out to Fearrington Cares reserves your spot in the workshop and must be sent in advance to the Fearrington Cares office. In addition, please bring a $5 material fee to the workshop.

Workshop instructors are Robin Bowyer, Linelle Dickinson, Nancy Foster, Carol Genovese and Julie Snyder. A few sample cards will be available at the Fearrington Cares office. For more information contact Robin Bowyer at 542-4891 or rbbowyer-AT-aol.com..
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TICKS AROUND FEARRINGTON: DISEASES AND PREVENTION

Marcia E. Herman-Giddens, PA, DrPH, will discuss prevention, detection and treatment of tick bites March 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. She is an Adjunct Prof. at UNC's School of Public Health and president of the Tick-borne Infections Council of North Carolina, Inc, a non-profit organization formed to improve the recognition, treatment, control and understanding of tick-borne diseases in NC.

HEAR WELL IN A NOISY WORLD AN AUDIOLOGIST'S REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Please join Dr. Stephanie Sjoblad on March 8, 1:00 p.m. at the Gathering Place as she dispels common myths and outlines guidelines for best practice concerning hearing assistance.

Dr. Sjoblad is the Clinic Coordinator for the UNC Hearing and Communication Center and an Assistant Prof. in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences in the Dept. of Allied Health Sciences, UNC School of Medicine. She teaches doctoral students of audiology and works with patients in the clinic. Dr. Sjoblad is also a consumer of technology, having worn hearing aids since the age of 6. She recently received a cochlear implant and is now utilizing 'bimodal' hearing - implant in one ear and hearing aid in the other.
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EXERCISE AND THE CANCER CONTINUUM

Research shows that physical activity can aid in the prevention of certain cancers and that physical activity programs increase the physical and mental quality of life in those directly affected by the disease. Mike Clark, a Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist and Personal Trainer at the Duke Center for Living at Fearrington will speak on March 18, 1:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. He is the facilitator of the Duke Center Cancer Wellness Program. He will highlight the use of exercise to help prevent the disease and the importance of maintaining physical activity throughout cancer treatment.
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BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

The Brainiacs, Fearrington's Brain Injury Support Group would like to educate Fearringtonians about brain injury.

Examples of brain injury include, but are not limited to, a blow to the head, lack of oxygen, brain tumor, stroke or a penetrating wound, such as a gun shot.

Men are twice as likely as women to experience brain injury and males between 15 and 24 have the highest rates of injury. However, this injury impacts individuals of all ages.

After a brain injury, an individual can experience emotional, physical and cognitive changes. The impact of these changes is related to the location and severity of the injury. Although many people experience brain injury, each injury alters an individual differently. Brain injury not only impacts the individual, but the whole family. Often, how the individual interacts and supports his/her family changes after the injury. Consequently, it is important to find appropriate professional and medical supports to meet the varied needs of the whole family.

The Brainiacs welcome new members. If you would like to join this confidential and supportive group, we meet each Thursday from 10:00 Ð 11:00 a.m. at the FC office. Contact Joyce Baird, RN, for more information (542-6877).

For more information about Brain Injury, please refer to the Brain Injury Association of America's website, www.biausa.org.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR
(At the Fearrington Cares Office, except as noted.)

Ticks Around Fearrington: March 2, 7:30 p.m., Gathering Place.

Creative Card Workshop: March 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Gathering Place.

Hear Well in a Noisy World: March 8, 1:00 p.m., Gathering Place.

Foot Clinic: March 9 and 23, 9:00 Ð 11:00 a.m. Call 542-6877 for an appointment.

Parkinson's Support Group (and Spouses): March 10 and 24, 10:30 a.m., Gathering Place

Exercise and the Cancer Continuum: March 18, 1:30 p.m., Gathering Place.

Grief Support Group: Mar. 19, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Clinic: Every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - noon.

AA Meeting: Every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

Brain Injury Support Group (and Caregivers/Spouses): Every Thurs., 10:00 a.m.;

Call Joyce Baird (542-6877) to inquire about these groups.

H1N1 Shots: Available at the Chatham County Health Department, Pittsboro, NC . Call 542-8220 for an appointment.
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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 newsletter. Mary Hammond will edit the April newsletter. The deadline is Monday, March 15.

Directory Editor; Print and Website Version

Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com

Newsletter Printing Team

Paul Niederer, Chair
Ron Davis, Joyce Kennedy, Arleen DeLuca, Lowell Kennedy, Art DeLuca, Carol Kurtz, Barbara Harris, Linda Lang

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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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