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Small Group Gathering
Small Group Gathering
Wine Pairings and Small Plates
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 5 p.m.
Participants will sample four small plates paired with four wines. The discussion will be led by Alex Buie, Galloway Ridge's Dessert Chef and currently at Introductory Level Sommelier 1. Focus will be on taste, complexity, acidity and tannins while exploring what features make for a good coupling of a specific food with a chosen wine.
Participants will sample four small plates paired with four wines. The discussion will be led by Alex Buie, Galloway Ridge's Dessert Chef and currently at Introductory Level Sommelier 1. Focus will be on taste, complexity, acidity and tannins while exploring what features make for a good coupling of a specific food with a chosen wine.
Limited to 7 members. Registration is required, click here.
Waiting List
If you wish to be put on a waiting list, please contact Lucia Holliday at luciaholliday@gmail.com.
Need to cancel?
If you have a change of plans, please email Lucia Holliday at luciaholliday@gmail.com so someone on the waiting list can attend.
General Meeting
General Meeting
September 16, 2026
1:30 p.m.
The Gathering Place
Guest speaker
Selina Lopez,
Youth Program Director for the Hispanic Liaison
Please join us for the first general meeting of a new year on Wednesday, September 16th. Our guest speaker will be Selina Lopez, Youth Program Director for the Hispanic Liaison, one of our grant recipients. Hispanic Liaison provides insights on how the Orgullo Latinx Pride Youth Program is helping more than 80 young people at Jordan Matthews High School and Seaforth High School to feel seen, supported, and empowered to become leaders in their communities.
In addition, representatives from many of the other non-profit organizations who benefit from our grants program will be on hand to share information about the important work they do.
This meeting is open to all interested parties --- members and non members alike. Invite a friend or neighbor and learn more about how our Wonderful Options fund is supporting and empowering our county!
This event is free
Doors open at 1 pm. Program begins promptly at 1:30 pm. Guests are welcome.
ROAD TRIP
CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE
Wednesday, October 7
Tour begins at 10:00 a.m.
$27 / per person - paid in advance, cannot be refunded
Limited to 15 current WoF members
Lunch to follow - S&T's Soda Shoppe (separate checks)
Our October Road Trip takes us to the land of big cats and other rescued wildlife when we visit Carolina Tiger Rescue. Our private tour will be led by trained volunteer guides. We will learn the history of Carolina Tiger Rescue, species information, and the personal story of each animal we meet. The tour is along a gravel path and takes about 1.5–2 hours. We will have an opportunity to ask questions and take photos. Registration is required, click here.
To Pay by Credit Card
Once you've registered online, you can simply pay for your ticket by clicking on the link to PayPal provided after you click Submit. You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay with your credit card.
To Pay by Check
After registering online, write a check to Women of Fearrington noting the October Road Trip on the memo line as well as on the outside of the envelope. Please place your payment in the Women of Fearrington mailbox in the Swim & Croquet kiosk (adjacent to the Gathering Place).
SMALL-GROUP GATHERING
Tuesday, October 13
2:00 p.m.
Snacks and Stories
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT NOON on September 1, 2026
BEHIND THE SCENES: A HOLLYWOOD MAKE-UP ARTIST SHARES HER STORIES AND TIPS
Join us for a special afternoon as Fearrington Village resident, Barbara Jurasik, shares stories from her career as a make-up artist in Hollywood. She will give us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what it was like to work in the entertainment industry and share some of the make-up tips she learned along the way. Come enjoy an afternoon of stories, tips, conversation, and light refreshments.
See old friends and make new ones.
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.
Limited to 6 CURRENT WoF members*
Waiting List
If you wish to be put on a waiting list, please contact Lucia Holliday at luciaholliday@gmail.com.
Need to cancel?
If you register and cannot attend, please email Lucia Holliday at luciaholliday@gmail.com so someone on the waiting list can attend.
*Due to the small size of these gatherings, we ask that you limit your registration for a Small-Group Gathering (SGG) to two times during the period from September 2026 through June 2027
GAME ON!
Come join Women of Fearrington members in a fun introduction to Five Crowns, an easy-to-learn card game. We'll provide the instruction, cards and refreshments.
The game combines aspects of Rummy and Phase 10, with up to 7 players per table. Players compete by trying to obtain the lowest number of points after playing 11 rounds.
October 28, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Gathering Place. Open to 35 Women of Fearrington members.
Please register here.
"The Game Isn't Over 'Til the Kings Go Wild!"
2025-26 Was a Busy Year for Women of Fearrington!
Thanks to all of those who organized these successful events and also to those who attended.
Stimulating Speakers
Susan White - Feed-Well Fridges,
Jackie Walters - Clara Barton, a Women Before Her Time,
Brenda Ungerland - Post-Traumatic Growth: Thriving in the Face of Adversity
Pat Essex - Quilt Making and Fabric Historian,
Alison Friedman - Artistic Director of Carolina Performing Arts,
Kay Murphy - Psychopaths Among Us
Interesting Road Trips
Stagville Plantation, Book Exchange, American Tabacco Trail Hike, Artist's Studio, Southern Supreme, Carousel, Ackland Museum
Great Small Group Gatherings
Wine & Cheese, Afternoon Tea, Flower Arranging Class, Spring Lunch, Coffee & Conversation
Delicious Luncheons
Holiday Luncheon at Governors Club and Spring Luncheon at Forest Hall, Chatham Mills
HATS OFF TO SPRING LUNCHEON PHOTOS
HATS OFF TO SPRING LUNCHEON PHOTOS
Amazing Hats, Beautiful Venue, Great Food & Wine, and Dear Friends!
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