The Whimsical Science-based Art of Rachel von Roeschlaub Will Be Raffled Off at the Event

Cary, NC — The Chatham Street Café is set to host “Handmade for Haiti”, an afternoon of shopping for local handmade items to benefit Doctors Without Borders.

A selection of eleven local artists and designers will be selling accessories, bath and body products, home décor items, jewelry, soy candles and more—perfect for Mother’s Day gifts!

Check it out from 3 – 6 pm on Sunday, April 18.

Artisans

Here’s a list of local artists participating in the event:

Dillardville Birdhouses–Whimsically crafted and hand painted birdhouses made from recycled materials
Janice Originals–Fine designer jewelry
JustNeem–Natural body care products with Neem from West Africa
Mama Turtle–Natural hand poured soy candles
Meg Smither–Original design and hand painted silk scarves
My Kid’s Laundry–Custom made children clothing & hair accessories
Mutant Angel–Hand embroidery
Old North Images–Photography from the Old North State
Sassy Strands–Creative jewelry designs
SSD Jewelry–Mixed metal & etched hand crafted jewelry
The Chubby Dove–Custom handmade home décor for all ages

Proceeds and Prizes

Proceeds from a charity raffle as well as a portion of all vendor sales will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

Raffle tickets will be for sale at the event for $5 each for a chance to win fabulous products or services from area businesses and artists, including original Rachel von Roeschlaub paintings, a voucher for Carolina RailHawks game tickets, and gift cards for services from Skin Sense, Namaste Yoga, and more.  Food and Beverages will be available for purchase.

Local artist Kellie Loomis is coordinating this event.

“’Handmade for Haiti’” is all about helping out Doctors Without Borders to aid in the Haiti relief efforts, focusing on post surgical care and mental health.  Although many other organizations are leaving Haiti, Doctors Without Borders is maintaining a presence,” Loomis told CaryCitizen.

The Chatham Street Café is located at 140 E Chatham St in Downtown Cary.

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Cary, N. C. – Every Friday during lent, the Knights of Columbus sponsors a fish fry at St. Michael’s Church on High House Road.  They serve lunch from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm which can be either take-out or dine-in.  Dinner is served from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm when you can also take advantage of the “drive-thru line”.  Prices are: $6.50 for adult lunch, $8.50 for an adult dinner, $4.00 for a child portion, and $25.00 for a family meal.  A family meal includes 2 adult meals and 3 or more child meals.  Adult meals include baked or fried fish, hush puppies, roasted potatoes, cole slaw, and a choice of apple or cherry cobbler.  You can call ahead and place your order if you wish at 468-6126.

On average, the Knights serve about 450 meals each Friday.  This fish fry allows the organization to give to charities through out the year, such as a recent donation to the St. Andrew’s Haiti Goat Project to help out Haitians in this time of need.  The project is dedicated to increasing the goat herd population to provide food for the hungry.

A good cause and quick meal!  Check it out and tell us what you think.

Photo from CASL website

Cary, NC – The Carolina RailHawks and CASL, the Capitol Area Soccer League, have teamed up to raise money for emergency relief in the aftermath of the big earthquake in Haiti.

$25,000 GETS THE BALL ROLLING

The joint effort started with a $25,000 donation from the Spread Your Wings foundation, an initiative of the RailHawks to promote education, health and fitness for underprivileged while providing positive role models in the community.

“The people of Haiti have suffered a horrific tragedy,” said RailHawks President Brian Wellman. “CASL and the RailHawks are very focused community minded organizations, and in times such as this it is our responsibility to help as much as possible.”

CLINIC POSTPONED

CASL and the RailHawks had been planning a soccer clinic to help raise money for Haitian relief. The clinic had been scheduled for Saturday, February 6 but was postponed due to the snow.

Stay tuned to CaryCitizen for an announcement about the rescheduled date.

“I think it’s great the RailHawks will offer this clinic to kids and that all the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross through CASL’s collection process,” said CASL CEO Charlie Slagle. “I recommend that everyone take advantage if at all possible.”

Anyone interested in participating should contact the Carolina RailHawks front office at 919-859-5425.

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Kids donating stuff for Haiti at the alternate drop off on Monday. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Local Rotary clubs, in conjunction with Rotary International, have arranged for six small planes (Beechcraft Barons) to deliver emergency supplies to rural areas of Haiti where first responder resources are not available.

These planes will land on small remote airstrips and reach people who would otherwise depend on Port au Prince for resources which are no longer available.

The following items are needed:

• Over the counter pain relievers
• Medicated skin lotions
• Bandages, sterile gauze and pads
• Wound care items/medical supplies
• Water purification tablets or devices (available from camping stores like REI)
• Non-bulky feminine supplies (ultra thin pads)
• Light, non-bulky blankets (fleece material cut into 6ʼ lengths is a good option)

WHERE TO DONATE

Donations will be accepted at the Handmade for Haiti store in Cary at 1883 Lake Pine Drive (just north of Hwy. 64 next to Courtneyʼs Restaurant) during the following hours:

12pm – 2pm
Friday, Jan. 22nd
Saturday, Jan 23rd

ALTERNATE DROP OFF

Outside retail hours, donations may be placed in the orange plastic bin at 302 Bordeaux Lane in the MacGregor West subdivision.

For more info, visit Rotary District 7710.