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Veterans Day Ceremony

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.

Touch-a-Truck

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.

Volunteers, Turkeys, and New Bicycles Needed

The Durham Rescue Mission is hosting its Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. This event will be held outdoors at the Mission located at 1201 East Main Street, Durham on November 24th from 11 until 1:30. The Mission needs volunteers, turkeys, and new bicycles for this event. If you can volunteer or provide a turkey, please call […]

Toy Drive

The Sanford Police Department is holding its annual toy drive for local families. Donate and drop off a new unwrapped toy at the Police Department anytime day or night now through December 9th. The police department is located at 225 E. Weatherspoon Street in Sanford.

Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Quilt Raffle

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.

Merry Market Craft Sale

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.

Thanksgiving for Animals Fundraiser

Thanksgiving for Animals is a fundraiser for Holly's Nest Wildlife Center that will take place on Saturday, November 26th starting at 7:30 pm. The event will be held at The Mod (46 Sanford Road) in Pittsboro to help raise funds for all the animals nursed back to health by Holly’s Nest. There is no cost […]

First Saturday Birding

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Birding is on December 3rd from 8:30 to 11:00 am at the Brumley North Nature Preserve. The 1.5-mile hike will be led by the Conservancy and the New Hope Audubon Society. Wear good walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. This is a free […]

Winter Star Party

The Triangle Land Conservancy along with the Raleigh Astronomy Club’s winter star party will be at Three Bears in Creedmoor on December 3rd from 4 to 9 pm. Come for all or part of the event. It is suggested to bring a picnic blanket or chair to stargaze in, extra layers, a red flashlight, and […]

Christmas Carol Concert

Usher in the Christmas Season with a Christmas Carol Concert, performed by the Pinehurst United Methodist Church Worship choir and accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. Brimming with fresh arrangements of favorite carols, the concert celebrates the Christmas story. There will be two performances: one on Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm and the other […]

Annual Winter Concert

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Annual Winter Concert is on Saturday, December 3rd starting at 7:00. The performance will be held at Sandhills Community College’s Bradshaw Performing Arts Center in the Owens Auditorium. Admission is a donation of choice.

Common Thread Open House

Join Common Thread (234 Carthage Street) in Sanford for an open house on Sunday, December 4th from 1 until 4. There will be hand woven items such as dish towels, placemats, scarves, purses and more to purchase. Cash or check only. Refreshments will be served.

Christmas Carol Concert

Usher in the Christmas Season with a Christmas Carol Concert, performed by the Pinehurst United Methodist Church Worship choir and accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. Brimming with fresh arrangements of favorite carols, the concert celebrates the Christmas story. There will be two performances: one on Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm and the other […]

An Unexpected Christmas Musical

The New Hope Baptist Church (3007 Beechtree Drive) in Sanford is showing An Unexpected Christmas Musical on Sunday, December 4th. Doors open at 5:30pm. One night only! This musical is filled with surprise, humor, and realistic experiences that many people face every year at Christmas time. This is a free event.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

The Lee County Veterans Council will be hosting a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Wednesday, December 7th starting at 11:55 am. The service will be held at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial located at 210 South Main Street in Broadway. The public is invited to attend. Please bring your own chair.

Toys for Tots and Photos with the Grinch

Toys for Tots donations will be accepted at Strother Real Estate’s Sanford office during the Christmas Photos with the Grinch on December 8th from 3 to 6.

Breakfast with Santa

The Knights of Columbus Council 6717 of Sanford invites all children and parents to Breakfast with Santa at St. Stephen the First Martyr Roman Catholic Church’s social hall (901 N. Franklin Drive) on Saturday, December 10th at 10 am. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, milk, hot chocolate, and coffee.

Santa

On Saturday, December 10th at 3:00, Santa will fly into Gilliam-McConnell Airfield in Carthage in an open cockpit biplane. Santa will then talk with kids about their Christmas wishes. This is a free event. Join the Carthage Christmas Parade which starts at 6:30 after Santa.

Live Nativity and Christmas Lights Drive Through

The Miracle Baptist Church (830 Harvey Faulk Road) in Sanford will have a Live Nativity and Christmas Lights Drive Through on Saturday, December 10th from 6 to 8 pm.

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