CHAPEL HILL -- Andrea Wood is the new market manager at the South Estes Farmers Market outside A Southern Season at University Mall.
The market's new hours are 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays through March; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays in April through November; and Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. from May through November. For more details about what's going on at area farmers markets in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough, visit the Orange County Visitors Bureau farmers market page or visit Orange County Farms.
Support AHA at Jiffy Lube shops
CHAPEL HILL -- Customers have until March 14 to help support the American Heart Association with a $3 donation at participating Jiffy Lube service centers. All funds will be donated to the local American Heart Association office.
In return, donors will receive a Maintenance Partners for Life book with more than $100 in savings. Starting this year, customers can also make an online donation by visiting www.JiffyLubeGoesRed.com. Both Jiffy Lube and the American Heart Association are optimistic about this year's fundraising, despite tough economic times. Last year's total funds raised exceeded the previous year, in spite of the economic downturn.
In Chapel Hill, Jiffy Lube service centers can be found at 1746A N. Fordham Blvd. and 607 W. Franklin St.
Cackalacky, Hot Shots team up
CHAPEL HILL -- Cackalacky Inc., makers of the original Cackalacky brand hot sauce, has recently partnered with Hot Shots Wholesale Inc., allowing the company to potentially expand its distribution into hundreds of independent specialty foods shops and retail Web sites on the Internet. Based in Charlotte, Hot Shots Wholesale Inc. is the largest distributor of sauces, condiments and seasonings in the U.S.
Created in Chapel Hill, by H. Page Skelton Sr., Cackalacky brand spice sauce is a naturally spiced condiment that is made with more than 20 ingredients, including sweet potatoes, chile peppers and red wine.
To learn more about Hot Shots Wholesale Inc., go to www.HotShotsHotSauce.com.
To learn more about Cackalacky, go to www.cackalacky.com or call (919) 967-4992.
Barefoot dance classes planned
HILLSBOROUGH -- Registration is available for barefoot ballroom dance lessons now by contacting Reconciliation Dance Studio in Hillsborough for a six-week program.
Instructor Kat McGee has been teaching ballroom dance since 1978 and has held National Certification for Teaching since 1980.
In addition to basic footwork, participants are introduced to styling and presentation. McGee typically introduces four different dances, ranging from the waltz to the merengue. Classes are held on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., starting March 4 and ending April 8. This series will be taught at the Beginner/Refresher level. The cost for this series is $50 per person.
Call (919) 245-1737 or register at the studio Web site, http://www.rdancestudio.com. Reconciliation Dance Studio is located at 230A Orange Grove St.
Green Plus to host webinar
CHAPEL HILL -- Green Plus is hosting the first in a series of educational webinars for businesses March 3 -- "Triple Your Bottom Line: The Business Case for Sustainability" -- at 11 a.m. March 3.
Registration is required, but attendance is free for Green Plus participants, $29 for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce members, $99 for non-members.
BrownFlynn, a large Cleveland consulting firm, will present the webinar. Chamber members who sign up for the webinar for $29 can receive a coupon for $99 off the already reduced rate of $350 to join Green Plus.
Contact Kirsten Hausman at khausman@gogreenplus.org with questions.
Chamber session on marketing
CHAPEL HILL -- Libbie Hough, owner of Communication Matters, will teach participants how to affordably create a consistent look and feel in marketing materials and how to encourage co-workers or employees to use logos and color selections in a consistent manner when she leads the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Roundtable from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3.
Registration is required, and attendance is free for Chamber members.
Hough has been in the business of communications for more than 20 years, and in 2001, she launched Communication Matters. She works with private nonprofits, small- to medium-sized businesses, and university-based clients to address their marketing communication needs.
For more information or to register for this roundtable, contact Laura Morrison at 357-9989 or lmorrison@carolinachamber.org.
Breakfast Briefing topic is financing
CHAPEL HILL -- The March Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Briefing -- "Small Business Capital: How to Get It" -- will provide attendees with a comprehensive picture of the different financing options and programs available to small businesses. A panel of financial experts and bankers will detail what lenders look for when making a loan, what financing options are available to your business or organization, and how to apply for capital.
The briefing, set for 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 5, is hosted by Squids Restaurant and Oyster Bar and co-sponsored by Chapel Hill Restaurant Group and RBC Bank. Registration is required, and tickets are $10 per person, which includes a full breakfast.
Contact Laura Morrison at 357-9989 or lmorrison@carolinachamber.org.
Law office moves to Europa Drive
CHAPEL HILL -- Schell Bray Aycock Abel Livingston PLLC has announced that its Chapel Hill office has moved to 100 Europa Drive, Suite 271. The phone number will remain (919) 929-0990.
Inside Out opens in new studio
CHAPEL HILL -- Inside Out Body Therapies has opened in a new studio at 781 Mt. Carmel Road, near Governors Club.
The studio offers Alternative Fitness, Alternative Healthcare, pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic, pilates-based physical therapy, Rolfing, tai chi/acupuncture and massage therapy.
Adam Eve has a record February
HILLSBOROUGH -- Adam Eve (Adamandeve.com), makers of adult products, registered record sales this month.
Weekly sales in the first two weeks in February were in the top five in the company's history, and Valentine's Day ended the best sales week ever in the 39-year history of Adam & Eve, with revenues well over $2 million for the week.
"The week ending with Valentine's Day has set a new weekly sales record for Adam & Eve," said Chad Davis, marketing manager for Adam & Eve. "Although Valentine's Day week is traditionally a very busy time of year for us, we have set a new level in sales this year."
"This time of year our product mix is typically of a more romantic nature," said Davis. "Valentine's Day is the perfect time for couples to explore their sensual sides, and Adam & Eve is a great place to shop discreetly for them, from the privacy of your own home."
Customers purchased nearly 47,000 orders.
For more information on Adam & Eve, visit www.adamandeve.com/news.
Harry's Market is recruiting
WHITE CROSS -- Harry's Market at White Cross is recruiting local farmers, growers, artisans, performers, business owners and crafters to sell, display and perform at its outdoor Third Monday Market that will launch April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. and run through November.
"We have amazing exposure on Highway 54 and will invite everyone to stop in learn more about our community, our providers and our love of all things local," organizers said in their announcement.
Space is available for a minimal fee with no contract.
Call Teresa at (919) 932-7025 or stop by Harry's Market at White Cross for more information.
