The Lee County Library in Sanford will host its and all-day Summer Reading Kickoff party on Saturday, June 15.

The Harnett County Public Library in Lillington will host is Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 15 from 9 am to 12:30 pm. Enjoy bounce houses, face painting, bubbles, pizza, snow cones, music, and more. This event is FREE to the public.

The Moore County Public Library in Carthage will host is Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 15 from 10 am to noon. Enjoy refreshments, crafts, special guests, and more.

Amateur radio has the unique capability to provide communications when no other means are available. For reliable, alternative communications or an enjoyable hobby, take a look at amateur/ham radio. Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at […]

New Praise Life Church on Wicker Street in Sanford will host the “Yeehaw Vacation Bible School Weekend” Friday through Sunday, June 21 through 23. Registration is Friday from 5 to 6 pm. Bible Study will be from 6 to 8:30.

Amateur radio has the unique capability to provide communications when no other means are available. For reliable, alternative communications or an enjoyable hobby, take a look at amateur/ham radio. Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society. The annual field day weekend is Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June […]

Juniper Springs Baptist Church on Buckhorn Road in Sanford will host Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 23  through Friday, June 28 from 6 to 8:30 pm each night. The theme this year is "In the Wild." Join them Friday, June 28 for family night with hot dogs and the fixins.

Red Branch Baptist Church, on Old River Road in Carthage, will be holding Vacation Bible School from Sunday, June 23rd through Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM each evening. A meal and nursery will be provided nightly. Classes available for all ages, including adults.

Star United Methodist Church on Main Street in Star will host Vacation Bible School June 24 through 27. Registration begins at 4:30 pm on Monday, June 24. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes will take place from 5:15 to 8 pm. A light meal will be served each night.

The Lee County Library and the Railroad House Historical Association will co-sponsor the annual History Quiz Bowl on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. Cheer on the contestants as they test their knowledge of NC history, culture, and more at this Jeopardy style competition.

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Fantastic Fireflies on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 pm. Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, see a short presentation about these blinking beetles followed by a short stroll outside the visitor center to observe them light the night.

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Life of a Pine on Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm. Learn about the natural history of our State Tree, the Longleaf Pine, on a short hike to see each of its distinct growth stages. Also view the scars that remain from the turpentine […]

Crossroads Community Church on Bibey Road in Carthage will host Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 16 through Friday, July 19. Enjoy crafts and games for all ages and a hot dog cook out Friday, July 19. For more information call the church office at 910-949-3971.

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Butterflies in Every Shape and Size on Sunday, July 21 at 3 pm. From the large swallowtails to the tiny azures, join a park ranger for a 1.5-mile hike to find and learn about the wide variety of butterflies you can see flitting around […]

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Logleaf Pines and Fire on Sunday, July 28 at 3 pm. Join the ranger for an indoor presentation about Longleaf Pines and Fire. Learn about this rare and invaluable ecosystem and its inhabitants.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Niagara Carthage Road in Whispering Pines will host Vacation Bible School for children between 4 and 10,  Sunday, August 4th through Friday, August 9th from 9 am to 11 am. All are welcome. Registration begins at 8:45 am.

Emmanuel Baptist Church on McCrimmon Road in Carthage will host a “Women’s Day” on Sunday, August 4 from 11 am to 1 pm. A skit and message will be presented by special guest speaker Alicia Martin. All are welcome.

Emmanuel Baptist Church on McCrimmon Road in Carthage will host a VBS kickoff party on Saturday, August 10 from 10 am to 2 pm. All are welcome. Classes will be held on Sunday and Monday at 6 pm.

Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS).   The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th at 7 pm at the Health Department on Pinehurst Avenue in Carthage. Meetings are open to all interested; you do not have to be a ham to attend. For more information […]

The Southern Pines Public Library will host an all-day craft day on Saturday, September 28. Stop by anytime during library hours for this self-led program featuring a celebration of National Fishing Day.