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Archive for August, 2009

Our Midday Movie for September is October Sky.  Based on the memoir Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam, the movie tells the story of his youth in a West Virginia coal-mining town.  Inspired by the launch of Sputnik, and despite his father’s disapproval, Homer takes up building and launching model rockets with the hope of winning [...]

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Do you know about Chatham Chat?  Chatham Chat is a great website for gleaning all the local information you need to know.  You’ll find local news and events updated regularly, as well as information on local businesses, churches, organizations, and more.  Don’t forget to bookmark this website, as it’s sure to be a great resource [...]

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Elvis Week at Graceland is winding down this weekend. More than thirty years after his death, Elvis Presley’s fans still gather at his home for a week of tributes and celebrations, so it’s clear that their commitment to the rock ‘n’ roll icon remains strong. Even if you couldn’t make it to Memphis for the [...]

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Our Midday Movie this month is State Fair.  This 1945 film version of the popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was directed by Walter Lang and stars Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, and Vivian Blaine.
Mark your calendar–we will be screening the movie on Wednesday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the library’s Conference Room.  Come [...]

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It won’t be long now, but to the chagrin of all kids, school will be starting up again soon. The first day back for the students in the Ball-Chatham School District is Tuesday, August 18. For teachers, the first day back is Monday, August 17. With less than a month to go, make the Chatham [...]

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