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Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County needs small individually wrapped candy along with stuffed animals to put in approximately 300 Easter baskets for kids under the age of 12. If you can help, drop needed items off at 2885 Lee Avenue anytime between now and the second week of March.
Chatham Outreach Alliance’s (known as CORA) Food Pantry has a few must needed items which are shelf-stable milk, pasta, fruit cups or canned fruit, cereal and ritz or saltine crackers. Food donations are accepted Monday through Friday between 9 am - 3 pm at 40 Camp Drive in Pittsboro.
The Joel Fund seeks to connect veterans and their families with peers in their community through the power of art. Operation ART has new offerings for the Spring Session 2 with classes starting on March 13th. Registration is live at thejoelfund.org.
The American Red Cross is giving everyone who gives blood in February a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card and you will also be entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. The Sandhills Chapter (807 Carol Street) in Fayetteville is holding a blood drive on Monday, February 20th. If you cannot make that […]
Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a Speed Hike on Saturday, February 25th from 9 to 11 am. This hike will be led by a Trail Guide and will have a goal pace of 20 minutes per mile for about 3 miles. Meet at the Johnston Mill Main Entrance (2713 Mt. Sinai Road) in Chapel […]
Women of the Pines is hosting a casino night on February 25th from 6 to 10 pm at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. There will be live shows, music, drinks, and food for $75 per person. Purchase tickets on the Women of the Pines website.
David Turner, a wildlife biologist with the US Department of Agriculture, will talk about the fascinating characteristics and behavior of beavers, and the studies he is conducting in the Sandhills Region of North Carolina. Join Beavers in the Sandhills at the visitor center at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve (1024 Ft. Bragg Road) in […]
Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for the Bluestem Conservation Cemetery Tour on March 4th from 9 until 11:00. The hike is on Bluestem’s 2 miles of trails, through fields, forests, streams, and by a pond. Bluestem is also a conservation cemetery. Kids are welcome. This is a free event, but preregistration is required at triangleland.org.
Join the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve (1024 Ft. Bragg Road) in Southern Pines on Sunday, March 5th from 2 to 3 for the Pyxie-Moss Hike. The 1.5-mile guided hike will take place on the Paint Hill tract, which can be accessed at the end of Stoneyfield Drive. You will be finding the rare Sandhills […]
Quarters for CARA will take place on Sunday, March 5th from 2 until 6 at the Stevens Center (1576 Kelly Drive) in Sanford. A quarter auction is a cross between an auction, a raffle and a shopping party where you bid quarters to win fabulous items. Remember it all benefits the animals at Carolina Animal […]
The Victory Community Baptist Church (915 Brinkley Road) in Carthage will be holding a pulled pork dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 10th from 11 to 7. The dinner includes slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert. Dine in or take out. A plate is $10.
The Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting Longleaf Planting 2023 on March 13th from 10 to noon. The planting will be held at Cotton Creek Preserve at 250 Cochran Road in Star. Help the Land Trust restore the longleaf forest.
Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a Spring Wildflower Hike at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve (7800 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh) on March 14th from 9:30 until 11:00. This will be a moderate 1.5-mile hike exploring the trail system at Swift Creek Bluffs. Due to the size of the parking lot, the hiking group will […]
Join the Three Rivers Land Trust Paddling Club with our first group paddle of 2023 on Saturday, March 18th. Meet at the Falls Reservoir Boat Ramp in Badin (located at the end of Falls Road, off of NC 740). This group paddle is beginner-friendly, open to the public, and free to attend. Sign up at […]
Join Kiwanis of Lee County for a Western Saloon night of fundraising and fun! There will be casino games and prizes along with drinks and food. Doors open at 6 and games are from 7 to 10! This event will be on March 18th at Sanford Elks Lodge (910 Carthage Street).
Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a Spring Wildflower Hike at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve (7800 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh) on March 19th from 9:30 until 11:00. This will be a moderate 1.5-mile hike exploring the trail system at Swift Creek Bluffs. Due to the size of the parking lot, the hiking group will […]
The Triangle Land Conservancy’s Spring Equinox Sunset Hike at White Pines Nature Preserve (548 S Rocky River Road, Sanford / First Lot) will take place on March 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Join Trail Guide, Elizabeth, for a medium difficulty, 2-mile hike down to the confluence and back. This is a free event, but […]
The Friends of the Aberdeen Library hold a meeting every fourth Thursday at 6 pm at the Aberdeen Fire Department (800 Holly Street). There's work to be done and the Library needs more members to make it happen. If you’re looking for ways to get involved in your community and would like to contribute to […]
Chatham County’s Spring AG Fest will be held this year on Saturday, March 25th from 10 to 2 at the Chatham County NC Agriculture and Conference Center (1192 US 64 Business West) in Pittsboro. There will be exhibitors, vendors, livestock, and events. This event is free and open to the public.
Culdee Presbyterian Church (916 NC-73) in West End will be holding a Community Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 25th from 11 until 2. There will be fun, food and fellowship.