The Chatham Outreach Alliance or CORA’s is having their 13th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser Saturday, March 22nd from 5:00 pm  to 8:00 pm  at Pittsboro United Methodist Church. Enjoy soup tastings from local restaurants.  All proceeds go to support those facing food insecurity.  To learn more and purchase tickets visit corafoodpantry.org. 

The Sanford Area Society of Shaggers is hosting "Shaggin' In The Sandhills" on Saturday, March 22nd, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center in Sanford! Enjoy a fun-filled evening with live music, food, a silent auction, and more, all to support a great cause. Tickets are just $20 in advance, […]

The Sandhills Natural History Society is hosting their next meeting on Monday, March 24th at 7:30 pm  at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve in Southern Pines. Dr. Bob Ganis will be giving a talk on “The Geology of Paint Hill”.  It’s a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Randolph County is hosting a “Grafting Apple Trees Workshop” on Thursday, March 27th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Learn how to graft your own fruit trees at Millstone Creek Orchards in Ramseur during this workshop.  For more details, including registration and workshop pricing, visit the Randolph County Center page on […]

The Hoke Beekeepers Association invites all beekeepers and those interested in beekeeping to their upcoming meeting on Thursday, March 27th, from 6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm  at the Robert A. Wright Hoke County Agricultural Center in Raeford. To learn more, visit hokecountybeekeepers.com.

Enjoy a celebration of Chatham County’s agriculture, forestry and natural resources during Spring Ag Fest on Saturday, March 29th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro.  This family-friendly free event will have exhibits, livestock, food trucks, pony rides, adult and children pedal tractor pull and more.

Military Missions in Action is hosting their 2nd Annual Founder’s Day Black Tie Gala at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst on Saturday, March 29th starting at 5:30 pm.  Enjoy an evening of food, fun, and a silent auction.  Proceeds will help fund home modification for disabled veterans and furniture delivery to formerly homeless veterans.  To […]

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Partnership for Children & Families of Lee County invites you to a Free Community Event “Strides for Stronger Families – Child Abuse Prevention Walk on Saturday, April 5 at Kiwanis Family Park from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  Enjoy music, face painting free raffles and more.  Visit PFCF.org […]

Enjoy a “Party for the Pine” at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve in Southern Pines on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  This celebration of the oldest known living longleaf pine in the world is a family-friendly event with a guided hike to the pine, animals, games, food and more.  This event […]

The Uwharrie Chapter of the North Carolina Native Plant Society will hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00 pm at the Farm Bureau Livestock and Exhibition Arena in Albemarle. Andrew Pfeifer, NC Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent, will present "Incorporating Native Plants into Your Garden - A Beginner’s Guide." The event is free, […]

Join Friends of the Library for the Annual Spring Book Sale starting Wednesday, April 9th through Saturday, April 12th at the Lee County Library on Hawkins Avenue in Sanford.  Wednesday is the Friends of the Library Members preview sale from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Then the sale is open to the public Thursday and […]

Join Friends of the Library for the Annual Spring Book Sale starting Wednesday, April 9th through Saturday, April 12th at the Lee County Library on Hawkins Avenue in Sanford.  Wednesday is the Friends of the Library Members preview sale from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Then the sale is open to the public Thursday and […]

The April meeting of the Sanford Area Photography Club is Thursday, April 10th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Mann Center in Sanford.  Meet others who share a love of photography and maybe even pick-up some new tips.  All are welcome to attend.

Join Friends of the Library for the Annual Spring Book Sale starting Wednesday, April 9th through Saturday, April 12th at the Lee County Library on Hawkins Avenue in Sanford.  Wednesday is the Friends of the Library Members preview sale from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Then the sale is open to the public Thursday and […]

Whispering Pines Garden Club is hosting their yearly plant sale on Saturday, April 12th from 8:00 am  to noon 1320 Ray’s Bridge Road in Whispering Pines.  There will be annuals, vegetables, herbs and perennials at great prices.  Proceeds benefit over a dozen Whispering Pines public gardens.  Come early for the best selection.

Join Friends of the Library for the Annual Spring Book Sale starting Wednesday, April 9th through Saturday, April 12th at the Lee County Library on Hawkins Avenue in Sanford.  Wednesday is the Friends of the Library Members preview sale from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Then the sale is open to the public Thursday and […]

Get ready to run with your furry friend during the 3rd Annual Linden Lodge Dog Dash – Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  This “walk for mental wellness” fundraiser with your pup starts at the James W. Tufts Memorial Park in Pinehurst.  Proceeds from ticket sales go to Linden Lodge. For more […]

The Joel Fund is hosting their 12th Annual Bags-N-BBQ Cornhole Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 12th from noon to 5:00 pm at 3350 Canes Way in Raleigh.  There will be plenty of barbeque, music, family activities and cornhole.  Tickets are $25 per person and include entrance to the tournament.  This fundraiser supports the The […]

The Chatham Extension Master Gardner volunteers is hosting a workshop op Lifelong Gardening: Making Gardening More Accessible on Monday, April 14th from 9:00 am to noon at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center in Pittsboro.  Learn ways aging and low mobility gardeners can keep gardening.  To register for this $15 workshop – visit the […]

Linden Lodge Foundation is hosting a “Shred It Event” Wednesday, April 16th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 2251 Linden Road in Aberdeen. This is a free event, but donations will be accepted to help the Linden Lodge.