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Seasons Greetings ! | Do your Christmas Shopping at the General Store Café - Specialty Gift Items Now Available! You’ll find beautiful, hand crafted gift items perfect for any occasion! Everything is handmade! If your looking for an original gift - look what we have in store for you! We have fleece hats, handmade candles and soaps, pottery, essential oils, therapeutic eye pillows, handmade bags, ornaments, cards, and teddy bears! The Café will be open this Sunday (15th) from 9:00am to 3:00pm during the Chatham Studio Tour Come by and admire the artwork of Tamara Mulinix, and enjoy a sandwich and a cup of coffee or hot cider!
Come in and Experience Our Local Specialty Food Items for Sale!
Sell Your Artwork on Consignment If you are interested in selling art and crafts at the General Store Cafe, then stop by and talk to Joyce or email her at joyce@thegeneralstorecafe.com |
MUSIC THIS WEEK Thursday, December 12 - The Mahlon Hoard Quartet (Jazz) Featuring John Wilson on drums, Kevin VanSant on guitar, and Rick Lassiter on bass. Friday, December 13 - Claudia Lopez Bascunan and Myrna Bascunan Lopez (Chilean folk) This mother and daughter duo share the richness of their Chilean heritage. Living in Chile near the South Pole, Claudia grew up singing with her family, sharing the love of these traditional songs. AND Maia Derewicz (singer/songwriter) As a singer-songwriter from North Carolina, Maia draws her inspirations from her various travels which have taken her around the world as well as the Baha'i Faith, a world religion based on the premise of the oneness of human kind. Maia is also inspired by the power of faith, the search for truth and her belief in divine guidance to foster spiritual growth. Maia feels blessed to have the gift of music, which she considers to be the ladder to the soul. She is currently traveling the country with her husband Mark. Saturday, December 14 - Trilogy (folk/swing) We’re excited to welcome back Trilogy, entertaining us with their folk music! Cathy and Richard Edwards and Sheila Warner are local singer-songwriters that play an array of original ballads combining soulful lyrics and beautiful harmonies. Trilogy will be joined by several excellent guest musicians including Mahlon Hoard on saxophone, John Frye on Native American Flute and percussion, and Liz Tedesco on piano. Please join us at 8pm for a festive evening of music, singing, and bells-a-ringing! Sheila Warner and Richard and Brooksie Edwards first met in 1998, when Sheila was a finalist in the Triangle Folk Music Society’s first songwriting contest. Over the next two years, they shared the stage at local coffee houses and showcases, until their fate as a trio was sealed when they moved in across the street from one another in June of 2000. They have been performing together ever since, developing a loyal following for their blend of swing and folk; standards and originals; and a cappella harmonies and solo performances. Their combination of three-part vocals and a range of songwriting styles makes for a show that is both memorable and diverse. |
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Chatham December Events Calendar! This is a new section of the newsletter where we highlight some of the many upcoming events in Chatham in December. If you have an upcoming event you want us to highlight in this newsletter, please email info@thegeneralstorecafe.comThursday, December 12 - Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Service of Hope and Remembrance Chatham County will be celebrating it's ninth annual World AIDS Day Prayer Service of Hope and Remembrance on Thursday, December 12th at 7pm at the Pittsboro Presbyterian Church (across from Hardees on 64). It's an incredibly moving service that involves storytelling, gospel singing, poetry, a candlelight vigil walk around the town circle, and much more.Year after year it serves as a grounding force - reinstituting faith in community and the warmth and compassion of Chatham County's residents. Among those participating will be Carrie Bolton and the Alston Omega Choir, Tom Maxwell (fomerly of Squirrel Nut Zippers), and Louise Kessell (storyteller). It'll be a wonderfully warm event! The Weekend of December 14-15 - The Annual Chatham Studio Tour Spend the weekend
enjoying the artworks of our renowned Chatham artists! Tour the studios and galleries
and get a chance to meet the artists up close and personal. For more information
about the tour, please email arts@emji.net or call 919-542-0394. The General Store Café is proud to host the artwork of metalwork artist, Tamara Mulinix. The Café will be open this Sunday from 9am to 3pm during the Studio Tour. Come by and see us, enjoy a sandwich and a cup of coffee or hot cider! Saturday, December 14 - Make Holiday Greeting Cards at Jordan Lake A fun and creative program for the whole family! Make your holiday greeting cards this year using pressed leaves and other natural items. This two hour program is conducted indoors and all supplies are provided. Meet at the state management center (partk office) on Highway 64 at 1pm. Pre-registration is required. http://www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/jord/home.html Tuesday, December 17 - "A Christmas Carol" at the Pittsboro Courthouse The
General Store Café will have tickets on sale for this must-see Holiday
Theater Event! Tuesday, December 17 - A Christmas Carol - Reception with Hors d'oeuvre and wine at the General Store Cafe 6:30-8:00pm. Reception Price: $5.00 Thursday, December 19 - Full Moon Canoe Adventure from Rock West Adventures "Who can resist a romantic evening paddling under a full moon? We can't and hope you will join us on a relaxing, leisurely paddle. Our popular Full Moon Paddles will be held on Jordan Lake, near Pittsboro, but will launch from one of several locations; please call to confirm the launch site for your selected dates. And remember to bring that special someone with you."Fee: $17.50. Request a 2003 schedule from Rock Rest Adventures and make any inquiries to 919-542-5502. http://www.rockrest.com/canday.htm December 20, 27, 28 and 29 - Waterfowl of Jordan Lake Bring your binoculars if you have them! With his spotting scope, ranger Troy Roberson will take you to the waterfowl "hot spot" of the day! The program is an hour long. Please meet at the park office at 4:00 pm Questions? Email jordan.lake@ncmail.net or call 919.362.0586.Saturday, December 28 - Nature’s Holiday Solitude Hike The holiday season is the time to enjoy the solitude of nature, as it generally brings fewer visitors to state parks. Please come join Ranger S. McBean of Jordan Lake at 10:00 am at the Ebenezer Church trailhead (located at the far southeast end of the Ebenezer beach parking lot) for an easy one-mile, one hour hike. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. 280 State Park Road, Apex, NC 27523Questions? Email jordan.lake@ncmail.net or call 919.362.0586.
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| Daily Specials!!! We are now featuring daily lunch and
dinner specials. Please stop by see what is available as the menu will be changing
day-to-day while we try out new and exciting flavors.
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How are we doing? The General Store Café appreciates any feedback, suggestions or comments you may have as to how we can fulfill your expectations. Suggestion cards will be available at the counter within a week, or you can send them via email to info@thegeneralstorecafe.com . Your comments are important, please allow 24-48 hours to receive a response. The final word! BREAKFAST & LUNCH : The café is open Mon-Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm (lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm) and on Saturday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. DINNER & MUSIC : We reopen Thursday - Saturday nights serving dinner from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, with live music from 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Sundays we normally rest, except this upcoming Sunday, December 15, when we are open from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. How to get here: 39 W Street, Pittsboro is next to the downtown traffic circle, just across from the Pittsboro courthouse. Phone: (919) 542-2432 If you wish to discontinue receiving these weekly emails, than please just send it back and say remove. Thanks | ||
