ChathamArts will sponsor another Potluck in a Pasture event on Aug. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harland’s Creek Farm off Plantation Drive west of Pittsboro. Visitors should bring a dish made with local ingredients to share (with at least eight) along with their recipe, a drink, a blanket and lawn chairs. The evening includes a tour of the historic farm and a supper with artists and other potluck-chefs. ChathamArts asks for a $10 donation per person and $5 for kids from age 5-12.

Artists that will speak about their trade include ceramicist Salinda Dahl, sculptor Susan Draughon, wood turner Joel Hunnicutt and potter Melody Troncale. Laine Lipson and Avis Autry will provide singing and piano accompaniment.

For more information and directions visit www.chathamarts.org or call 542-0394.

By Susan Dickson
Staff Writer

The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday postponed a decision regarding who would administer the farmers’ market at the county’s new Public Market House, set to open in Hillsborough in March.
Commissioners expressed aversion at being forced to choose between two groups, and prior to public comment Chair Barry Jacobs asked individuals to refrain from name-calling and personal attacks.
In August, two opposing groups appealed to the board for control of the Hillsborough Farmers’ Market. Jeffry Goodrum, speaking on behalf of 13 vendors, asked commissioners to recognize his group as the official Hillsborough Farmers’ Market board of directors. Beverly Blythe, the market’s founder and co-manager, said most vendors opposed the takeover by the group. More »