The Arts Council of Moore County located at 482 East Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines is hosting “Let’s Look Together” an Interactive Arts Program on Tuesday, September 17 from 11:00 am to noon.  This free program for individuals with dementia and their care partners promotes a sense of positivity and belonging in a casual setting. […]

Carthage Rotary is holding their Annual Barbeque Fundraiser on Friday, September 20th from 11:00 am  to 1:00 pm at 203 McReynolds Street in Carthage. A $10.00 plate includes barbeque, slaw, green beans and a roll.  All proceeds benefit the Union Pines Scholarship.

Join Grays Chapel Methodist Church 5056 NC Highway 22 North in Franklinville on Saturday, September 21st from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for the Methodist Women’s Fall Fundraiser.  There will be sausage and ham biscuits, hot dogs, a bake sale, and a raffle for a handmade quilt. And make sure to get your car clean […]

Join the Sandhills Natural History Society on Monday, September 23rd as Jimmy Randolph presents “Roadside Botany” The meeting starts at 7:30 pm at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Preserve Visitors Center located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines.  The public is welcome to attend this free event. To learn more about Sandhills Natural History […]

A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital in ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation.  First Baptist Church of Erwin is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, September 24th from 1:30 pm  to 6:30 pm at 300 South 12th Street in Erwin.  Visit redcrossblood.org to learn more or to book an appointment.

Sandhills Quilters Guild presents the 2024 Quilting in the Pines - Friday, September 27th and Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at The Historic Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Road S in Pinehurst. There will be beautiful quilts on display, vendors, boutique raffle baskets, and a silent auction.  Admission is $8 per […]

Sandhills Quilters Guild presents the 2024 Quilting in the Pines - Saturday, September 28th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at The Historic Fair Barn 200 Beulah Hill Road S in Pinehurst. There will be beautiful quilts on display, vendors, boutique raffle baskets, and a silent auction.  Admission is $8 per person. For more information visit […]

Barbeque Presbyterian Church is hosting their Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 28th from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at 124 Barbecue Church Road in Sanford.  There will be crafts and items for sale all day, an auction, a quilt raffle and barbeque or chicken stew plates for sale.  For more information visit their Facebook […]

Maple Springs Community Church located at 6231 NC Highway 22-42 in Ramseur invites you to a Mercy’s Well Concert on Sunday, September 29th starting at 11:00 am.  Come enjoy wonderful music and fellowship. For more information visit their Facebook page.

Adopt a cute rubber duck today for the Rotary Clubs of Sanford and Jonesboro “Rubber Duck Race”.  The race happens at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 29th at Deep River Camelback Bridge in Gulf.  It is $5 per duck and all proceeds benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) and the Outreach Mission (OMI).  Visit […]

Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 29th for the next Quarters for CARA auction.  What is a quarter auction?  It is a cross between a shopping party, raffle, and an auction where you bid with quarters for prizes.  This fundraiser at the Stevens Center in Sanford benefits the animals at Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. […]

Early registration is open now through October 13th for First Baptist Church’s Upward Basketball and Cheer season. Basketball is open for boys and girls first grade through 8th grade and Cheer is open to girls kindergarten through 8th  For more information visit FBCSanford.org.

Join NC Cooperative Extension Chatham County for “Herbs and Spices for Type 2 Diabetes!” Tuesday, October 1st from noon to 1:00 pm  at the Cooperative Extension Teaching Kitchen 1192 US 64 W Business in Pittsboro.  This is free event will provide practical tips and a cooking demonstration.  To register visit the Chatham Country Center events […]

Join the Women of Sacred Heart and the Knights of Columbus from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst for their White Elephant Tag Sale and Raffle Fundraiser - Thursday, October 3rd from 2 pm - 5pm, October 4th from 11 am - 5 pm and Saturday,  October 5th  from 8 am to 11 am. Items […]

Join the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office – Lee County for their "How-To-Garden" series at the Lee County Library, 107 Hawkins Avenue in Sanford, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The second class in the series, focusing on Seed Starting for the Fall and Winter, will take place on Thursday, October 3rd. This event is free […]

Buffalo Lodge 172 in Sanford is hosting a Barbecue Fundraiser at 602 West Main Street on Saturday, October 5th, to support the Masonic Orphanage in Oxford. Enjoy a plate of freshly cooked barbecue with all the fixings for just $9—only $5 for first responders and veterans! All proceeds will go directly to the orphanage. For […]

The Moore County Historical Association invites you to the Shaw House Heritage Fair on Saturday, October 12 from 9am to 4pm. Admission is $2 and free for kids 12 and under.  The Heritage Fair offers unique vendors, food, live music, demonstrations of old-time crafts, treasure sales, and farm animals for petting. The Shaw house is […]

Join the Friends of Aberdeen Library for an evening of food, fun and bingo during their Great Gatsby Bingo fundraiser Saturday, October 12th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Aberdeen Lake Parks and Rec.  All proceeds from ticket sales towards building the Aberdeen Library.  For more information and to purchase tickets visit friends of […]

Join the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, October 12th from 7:00 pm  to 8:30 pm at 330 South May Street in Southern Pines for a showcase featuring talented members including performances by a string ensemble, solos, and duets. Admission is free.  Donations will be appreciated.  For more information visit MPOrchestra.com.

The Sandhills Photography Club will host a competition titled "Abstract" on Monday, October 14th, where the photographer warps the perception of familiar objects. The event begins at 7:00 pm in the Ball Visitors Center at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, located at 3245 Airport Road in Southern Pines. Guests are welcome to attend. For additional details, […]