The NC State Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) program provides NC residents the opportunity to engage with their communities by supporting NC Cooperative Extension programming in the areas of nutrition, cooking, and local foods. NC Cooperative Extension provides evidence-based information through community classes and events. Anyone interested in cooking, nutrition, or local foods can apply […]

Local animal rescue organizations are joining forces in recognition of International Homeless Animals' Day on August 18th from 3pm-9pm at the Depot Park in Sanford. The rescues involved are Animal Life Rescue, Lending Paws A Hand, Second Chance Ranch Rescue, Facilitate Rescue Inc, and Abandoned Love animal rescue. There will be live music, vendors, Hugger […]

Join a Ranger for a 1-mile hike around the Boyd Round Timber Trail on Sunday, August 19th at 3 pm. See one of the oldest stands of Longleaf Pine and learn about the parks efforts to restore the area using prescribed fire. This program is free and open to the public – for the Boyd […]

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host a Night Hike on Friday, August 24 at 8 pm. Join a Park Ranger for this fun opportunity to explore the Longleaf forest at Night! Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is free and open to […]

It’s Fun it’s Free and it’s educational. It’s for children ten and under, but everyone is invited. If you’re looking for a great outing this summer, don’t miss the annual Children’s Treasure Trail at the Sandhills Community College, Horticultural Gardens on Saturday, August 25, 9 AM to Noon. Kids will learn about butterflies, snakes, gems […]

Crossroads Community Church located at 780 Bibey Rd in Carthage is hosting “A Call To Battle: Men's Conference” on Saturday, August 25th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Complementary lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. All men and male teens (Single or Married) are invited. There will be singing, praise, worship, testimonies […]

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host a special presentation Sandhills Geology with Bob Ganis on Sunday, August 26 at 3 pm. He will discuss everything from the ancient bedrock to the origin of the Sandhills, and reveal some local fossil findings! This program is free […]

The Sandhills Natural History Society will meet Monday, August 27, at 7pm at Weymouth Woods Auditorium, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines, NC. Local Geologist Bob Ganis will present, 'Geology & Fossils of the Sandhills'. VISITORS WELCOME! Call 910-692-2167 for more information or visit online at www.sandhillsnature.org.

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Cruisin’ for Caterpillars on Sunday, September 2 at 3 pm. Join a Park Ranger at the visitor’s center for a brief talk and a short walk through the park. We will talk about basic life cycles of butterflies and […]

Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills will host a “Women Build Empowerment Brunch” on Thursday, September 6 at 11 am at the Forest Creek Golf Club in Pinehurst. Celebrate the power of women and be inspired by a panel of experts sharing their success stories. Tickets are available online at sandhills women build dot org […]

The Tri-County Ruritan Club presents The Flatwood Festival on Friday and Saturday, September 7th and 8th. Auctions, a parade, live music and more. Learn more at flatwoodsfestival.com.

The Lemon Springs Baptist Church is hosting a community-wide picnic at the church on Saturday, September 8, from 1:00-5:00pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy gospel and bluegrass music, children’s activities, and more. No rain date scheduled. The church is located at the 576 Sanders Road, Lemon Springs, NC.

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Grandparent’s Day-Family Tree Kite event on Sunday, September 9th at 3 pm. Grandparents bring your grandchildren to the meadow behind the Weymouth Center for an afternoon “Family Tree” kite building activity. Materials will be provided and there is plenty […]

The Sandhills Detachment of the Marine Corps League will hold their monthly meeting on September 12th at 7:30 PM at the John Boyd VFW Post at 615 South Page Street in Southern Pines.  All Marines who have honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps are invited to come and learn more about the unit and the […]

Grays Chapel United Methodist Women will have their annual Bazaar and Food Fair on Saturday, September 15, from 9 to noon. The Church is located at the intersection of Hwy. 22 and Old Liberty Road in Franklinville. A handmade quilt will be raffled at noon. All are welcome to come and enjoy the breakfast biscuits […]

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host a Wildflower Walk Sunday, September 16 at 3 pm. Come find out what’s blooming this time of year on a 1.5-mile walk with a park ranger. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. This program is free and open to […]

The Sandhills Quilters Guild Quilt Show is September 21 & 22 from 10 AM - 5 PM on both days at Historic Pinehurst Fair Barn on Hwy 5, Pinehurst, NC. Ample parking and easy accessibility.  Admission: $7, children 6 and under free with an accompanying adult.  Over 160 beautiful quilts, numerous vendors, guild boutique, donation quilt, […]

The Artisans, Crafters, and Vintage Market Festival is Saturday, September 22nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 301 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington.  Free admission.  Unique handcrafted treasures by talented artisans and crafters.  Vintage and repurposed pieces. Food trucks.  This is a benefit fundraiser for HAWC to support spay/nueter in Harnett County.  For more […]

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host “My Favorite Fish” on Sunday, September 23 at 3 pm. Year of the Fish is winding down for North Carolina State Parks! While there are not a great amount of fish in Weymouth Woods, the diversity across the state […]

The South Chatham Ruritan Club will host a Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30 from 10 am to 5 pm at Harts Farm, located at 885 Meronies Church Road in Bear Creek. On Saturday enjoy bluegrass music, children’s activities, a tractor pull, and more. On Sunday, Gospel music, a lawn tractor […]