New Life Bible Church (2398 Wicker Street) in Sanford is having a Family Fun Festival on Saturday, October 29th from 11 until 3. There will be a free hot dog lunch, games, and a bible story.

The First Presbyterian Church (203 Hawkins Avenue) of Sanford is holding a pumpkin trail on Saturday, October 29th from 6:30 to 8. Join the church as they pass out candy to kids along the trail. Event is free.

Join the Tramway Baptist Church (2401 Jefferson Davis Highway) in Sanford for their Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on October 30th from 6 to 8. There will be bouncy houses, games, prizes, concessions and more. Free admission.

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Solid Rock Community Church (989 White Hill Road) in Sanford on Thursday, November 3rd from 1 until 6. Access red cross blood.org to register.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills is calling all professors of random knowledge for Moore Trivia on Friday, November 4th from 6 until 9 at the Fairbarn (200 Beulah Hill Rd S) in Pinehurst. There will be different trivia topics along with a silent auction, food, and adult beverages. An individual ticket is […]

Lee County is holding its annual household hazardous waste disposal on Saturday, November 5th from 9 until 1 at the Dennis A Wicker Civic Center (1801 Nash Street). This event is open to all Lee County residents. Examples of items accepted are paint, cleaners, pesticides, motor oil, solvents, gas, pool chemicals, and any containers where […]

The Southern Pines Veterans Parade will march down Broad Street on Saturday November 5th starting at 9:30. Rain or Shine!

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Hike will be at Horton Grove Nature Preserve (Jock Road) in Bahama on November 5th from 10 until noon. The hike will be around 3 miles with a trail guide on a beautiful crisp fall morning. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required at triangleland.org.

The Culdee Presbyterian Church’s 35th Harvest Festival and Auction (916 NC-73, West End) will take place on Saturday, November 5th from 10 until 6:30. The following are the events and times: country store 10 until 2, youth hot dog lunch 11 until 2, live action 2 until 4 . Pulled pork dinners are $10 a […]

The Moore County Veterans Memorial (1030 Carriage Oaks Drive) in Carthage will be holding a Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 5th from noon until 2:00 with a featured speaker, presentation of Colors, laying of wreaths, WWII Reenactment and helicopter displays, patriotic music, bagpiper, and lunch catered by Pete's Restaurant which is included.

Vietnam Veterans Chapter 966 will hold their annual Field of Honor with over 400 American flags displayed honoring veterans and active-duty service members. The Field of Honor will be on display from Sunday November 6th through Sunday November 13th at the West End Fire Department. Taps will be played each night at sunset.

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (1601 Raeford Road) in Fayetteville on Wednesday, November 9th from 11 until 4. Access red cross blood.org to register.

Central Carolina Community College (1105 Kelly Drive) in Sanford will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 Thursday, November 10th at the Lee Main Campus’ flagpoles. The program will include ceremonies performed by cadets from the Army ROTC battalion based at Campbell University. The event is open to the public.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the First United Methodist Church (224 N. Fayetteville Street) in Asheboro on Thursday, November 10th from 2 until 6:30. Access red cross blood.org to register.

The Marine Corps League Birthday Dinner is celebrated every year on November 10th. The Sanford league will be celebrating at the Davison’s Steaks from 6 to 9. If you are a veteran marine, contact Ron Wagner at 919-775-7876 or Linda Missimer at 919-499-2868 to reserve your spot.

The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 5 will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial Pavilion (210 South Main Street) in Broadway. The public is invited to attend. Contact Victoria Graf at 919-935-2836 for additional information.

The Pocket Presbyterian Church’s Touch-a-Truck event will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 10 until 1. The event will showcase antique and emergency vehicles. Hotdogs will be served. The church is located on Pocket Church Road in Sanford. Contact Randy Wicker at 919-721-0822 for additional information.

The Sandhills Photography Club will meet on Monday, November 14th at 7 pm. There will be a presentation and judging of the Street Photography Team Challenge along with the elections of club officers for 2023. This meeting will at the Ball Visitors Center at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens (3395 Airport Road) in Southern Pines.

The Biscoe Presbyterian Church’s Women’s Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Quilt Raffle will be Saturday, November 19th beginning at 7:00 am. The Church is located at 108 N. Main Street, Biscoe.

St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church is holding a Merry Market Craft Sale November 19th from 9 to 3. There will be over a dozen local crafters and artists. The church is located at 1145 Seven Lakes Drive in Seven Lakes.