Chatham Animal Rescue and Education relies on the community to support its mission
C.A.R.E. would like to say thank you to all of the "neighbors" who take it upon themselves to show compassion--they are crucial to our mission and to assisting in ending the suffering of animals. Donations can be mailed to: Chatham Animal Rescue and Education, Inc., Attn: C.A.R.E. for Leo, P.O. Box 610, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
The Carolina RailHawks Soccer Team Joins XIOS Authentic Greek Cuisine to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer Research
Dozens to shave heads bald for Pediatric Cancer
Dozens of men and women are expected to shave their heads bald to show solidarity to children with cancer and to raise money for childhood cancer research on
Saturday, September 13th at XIOS Authentic Greek Cuisine in Apex.
Those shaving their heads will be enthusiastically cheered on by crowds of friends, celebrity barbers, doctors, family, nurses, children and others who have been touched by cancer to further awareness to the fact that pediatric cancer, the #1 disease killer of children, is terribly under-funded.
Fun and free activities for the entire family include clowns, magicians, face painters, balloon animals, and special appearances by your favorite RailHawks Soccer players and their mascot, Swoops. For information about how to participate in the head-shaving event, go to www.StBaldricks.organd click on “Be a Shavee.”
When: Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: XIOS Authentic Greek Cuisine, 800 W. Williams Street off of Highway 55 in Apex
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a non-profit that raises money for childhood cancer research primary through head-shaving events. The mission of the Foundation is to raise awareness and funds to cure kids’ cancer by supporting cancer research and fellowships. Since its inception in 2000, over 46,000 shavees have shaved their heads at more than 1,200 events, raising over $34 million dollars. For more information please visit www.StBaldricks.org.
SONGWRITING CONTEST - CALL FOR ENTRIES: NC Songwriters Co-op is accepting entries for the 11th Annual Songwriting Contest. Over $6000 in cash and prizes. For info, rules and entry form go to www.ncsongwriters.orgor www.sonicbids.com/ncsongwriters
. Deadline September 30, 2008
St.
Bernadette’s 11th Annual Arts and Craft Bazaar
This year’s holiday bazaar is November 14, 15, 16. We are looking for crafters and vendors that are interested in selling their hand made arts and craft items during our holiday bazaar. Our space fills up quickly so call today for more information. A non-refundable registration fee of $35 is due by September 30th. Please call Cathleen Venettozzi at 919-604-3497 for more information. All proceeds will support ministries sponsored by St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
To make a donation to the Bazaar or Raffle: Call
Gaye Collins
at 919-303-8145 or Mary Jane Tameric at 552-5366.
Help Bring a Hospital to Holly Springs
Your support can make a real difference in bringing a community hospital to Holly Springs. If you are 18 or older, please show your support by completing the letter at:
http://myhollyspringshospital.org/help-holly-springs-hospital.asp
Your letter of support will be forwarded to the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. More than one individual per household is permitted to submit a letter to the State.
Request from WRAL: Brian Shrader, a reporter with WRAL-TV in Raleigh Is covering environmental stories, and looking for people who choose to live without air conditioning? If you or someone you know lives without AC and would be willing to talk about your lifestyle, please e-mail him at: bshrader@wral.com
Holly Springs Community Band Needs Members We invite all concert band musicians to join us in making music and friends. Have you ever wanted to be in a band but didn't think you were good enough? If so, we're the band you are looking for. The Holly Springs Community Band is full of fun-loving musicians who enjoy playing music (to the best our abilities) and appreciate being a part of an ensemble. We would like to share the opportunity with others to dust off their instruments and join in the fun! Anyone who plays a band instrument is invited to join. No auditions are required. We present a number of concerts throughout the year including the ever popular Christmas concert and our many theme concerts. We practice most Thursdays at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center from 7 -8:30pm. The center is located at 300 W Ballentine St Holly Springs, NC 27540. For more information visit our web site www.hollyspringsband.com.
Simple Precautions Can Stop Thieves Holly Springs police say common sense and a few simple precautions can reduce your chances of being victimized by thieves during the holiday shopping season. Thieves are busy, too, this time of year and are on the lookout for victims inside stores and in parking lots.
“If you make yourself an easy target,” Police Chief John Herring said, “you're going to be singled out.” Lock your car. Put gifts and items of even modest value in the trunk. Don't leave pocketbooks unattended in shopping carts, even for a few seconds. Those are examples of the easy things that shoppers can do to avoid being victimized.
Holly Springs ranked as the safest town in North Carolina with a population of more than 10,000, according to a 2005 comparison of FBI crime statistics by the Shelby Star newspaper. “We live in a safe town,” Herring said. “Sometimes that sense of security leads to people letting their guard down.”
Civitans are everyday citizens, just like you and me, who come together in communities throughout the world to make life better for their neighbors.
Please come and visit with the newly forming Holly Springs Civitan Club. We meet the first and third Thursday at 6:30 PM at the Devil's Ridge Golf Course Clubhouse. We will even buy first time attendees meals!
If you are not familiar with the Civitan Club, we are devoted to improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities through efforts such as summer camps, vocational programs, special Olympic games and cutting-edge research into Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Alzheimers at the Civitan International Research Center.
For more information please call Chip Moore at (919) 816-5165 or Sabrina Thompson at (919) 422-9962.
You can learn more about the Civitans by visiting our international website at: www.civitaninternational.com
Amy Llewellyn owner of Abagails Florist offers the "BEE HAPPY" PROGRAM: Each month a lucky Holly Springs residence is randomly chosen to receive our "BE HAPPY" bouquet! Research has proven that receiving flowers actually makes people happy. In life, sometimes it's the small things that make a difference or brightens someone's day! So, if the "BE HAPPY" bouquet gets delivered to your residence, Abagails hope it makes you a little happier too!
Calls for Volunteers Like working with kids? Want to be part of helping our children develop into future leaders? If so, then the Kiwanis Club of Holly Springs is where you want to be! Our motto is Young Children: Priority One and we sponsor youth clubs and events that help our kids, such as Middle Creek High School Key Club and Kid’s Appreciation Day. Come and be part of this dedicated group of citizens that put Holly Springs’ kids first. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church behind the Town Hall on Avent Ferry Road and the third Wednesday evening at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club. Interested? Please contact Chandler Cobb at 919.557.3123 for more information on how you can make a positive impact on the lives of Holly Springs’ children.
Holly Springs Ranks #22 In Money Magazine - Top 100 Cities
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For Business Plans & Town Facs Visit The Holly Springs Economic Development Website
http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/ecdev/
