Experience the fun and tradition at the 43rd annual Crank-Up at Ole Gilliam Mill Park at 4699 Carbonton Road in Sanford this Saturday and Sunday May 18th and 19th.  There will be music, exhibits and food at this family friendly event.  Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 12 are free.  Proceeds go toward […]

Stone Chapel Church at 2236 Hwy 15-501 North in Carthage is holding a Hot Dog Plate Sale, Saturday, May 18th starting at 11:00 am.  Cost for a plate is $10 per person.  Proceeds benefit the Sunday School Department.

Join the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 18th at Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School for a musical journey through the 80’s starting with music from the 1780s, 1880s and 1980s.  Doors open at 6 pm with seating beginning at 6:30 pm. Admission is by donation of choice – any amount is greatly appreciated.  […]

Enjoy the annual Memorial Day Concert at Pinehurst United Methodist Church - 4111 Airport Road on Sunday, May 19th starting at 4 pm. All are invited to this free concert which will feature a choir and guest orchestra.

The Sandhills Photography Club’s May meeting “Shutter Up and Roam” will be on Monday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, G. Victor and Margaret Ball Gardens Visitors Center at 3245  Airport Road in Southern Pines.  Guests are always welcome!  For more information, visit SandhillsPhotoClub.org.

Join Triangle Land Conservancy Wednesday, May 22nd  for a morning hike at Chatham County’s White Pines Nature Preserve – 548 South Rocky River Road in Sanford.  Learn about the "Five Pines" found in the preserve during this moderate 3-mile hike starting at 9 am. The event is free, but pre-registration is required at triangleland.org.

Join the Lee County NC Cooperative Extension at the McSwain Extension Education Center in Sanford on Wednesday, May 22 at 6 pm for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Information Session. The RFSI program aims to strengthen local and regional food systems and create opportunities for farmers and food producers.  For more information and to […]

N C Cooperative Extension Randolph County is hosting a Home Food Preservation 101 Workshop Friday, May 24th from 9:00 am  to 11:00 am at 1003 South Fayetteville Street in Asheboro. This workshop is for those who are new to canning or just looking to brush up on your skills. For more information and tickets to […]

The Annual Memorial Day Observance event by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #966 will be held on Saturday, May 25 at the Moore County Veterans Memorial Park in Carthage starting at 11:00. Everyone is welcome to attend.

American Legion Post 347 will be hosting Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 27 at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial in Broadway.  The service starts at 10 am and everyone is invited to attend.  For more information contact Roy Buchanan at 919-498-5756

Join Sandhills Natural History Society, Monday, May 27th at 7:30 pm at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve – 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines for Bruce Sorrie’s talk about “Birding Brazil’s Atlantic Forest”. This presentation is free and open to the public.

 St. Andrews Presbyterian Church – 5422 Andrews Church Road in Sanford is hosting the St. Andrews Community Day on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.   There will be bounce houses, petting zoo, games, food and more. All are welcome. All proceeds raised will go to local community non-profits.

Cumnock Baptist Church 477 Cumnock Road in Sanford is hosting a Barbeque Sandwich Fundraiser Saturday, June 1st from 11:00 am  to 5:00 pm.  Plates are $12 per person walk-in or drive-through. Proceeds go to first grader Montana Brown and family during her battle with leukemia.

Tramway Baptist Church at 2401 Jefferson Davis Highway in Sanford is hosting Vacation Bible school Sunday, June 2nd through Thursday, June 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm each night.  Registration begins at 5:00 pm on June 2nd. Dinner will be served nightly at 5:15 pm. For more information visit tramwaybaptistchurch.org.

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5 will be hosting a D Day Commemoration Thursday, June 6th at 9:30 am  at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial in Broadway.  Brigadier General Retired Keith Gallagher will be the guest speaker.  Everyone is invited to attend.  Please bring your own chair.

Join Piney Grove Methodist Church 2343 Piney Grove Church Road in Siler City for their 3rd Annual Car Show on Saturday, June 8th.  Car check-in is from 8:00 am  to 10:00 am with the Car Show running from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Proceeds from the event go toward helping the local community. Visit their […]

Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church 316 West Main Street in Sanford is hosting Vacation Bible School Monday June 10th through Friday June 14th from 6:00 pm  to 8:00 pm each night.  Dinner will be served nightly at 5:15 pm . For more information or to pre-register visit jhbc.org and select the VBS tab.

The Johnsonville Golden Adventure Senior Group is holding a Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale Fundraiser Thursday, June 13th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 960 West Road in Cameron.  Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child – dine in or take out. Proceeds go toward senior programs.

Trinity Christian Fellowship Church 425 Magnolia Road in Pinehurst is hosting a Vacation Bible School Monday, June 17th through Friday, June 21st from 5:00 pm  to 7:00 pm.  Snacks will be offered nightly.  For more information and to pre-register visit trinitycf.net.

Join N C Cooperative Extension – Chatham County for a Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden Tour Monday, June 17th from 5:00pm  to 6:30 pm at Chatham Mills 480 Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro. The garden features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines and grasses. To register for this free tour visit eventbrite.com and type Pollinator […]