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Lee County 4-H Youth photographers and artists wanted. Photos must honor the theme "Agriculture Exposed: Pumpkins" and artwork must be pumpkin themed. Submissions accepted through October 15th. Photos will be displayed, and winners revealed at the October 29th Farmer's Market. Only one entry per person. For more details, access https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-fall-art-and-photo-contest
The Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting the Uwharrie Trail Fall Thru Hike event October 13th through the 16th. This is a 4-day, 40-mile backpacking trip on the full length of the historic Uwharrie National Recreational Trail. The thru hike will go from south to north, starting at the Highway 24/27 Trailhead and ending at […]
So, you want to be a Master Gardener? The Lee County Cooperative Extension Service is holding a meeting on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Auditorium at the McSwain Center (2420 Tramway Road) in Sanford. Attendance is HIGHLY recommended for people serious about participating in the Master Gardener program. The Master […]
The Sandhills Antique Farm Equipment Club is having a swap meet at the Sandhills Farm Park (200 Alexander Drive) in Lillington on October 14th and 15th. Admission is $5 with children 10 and under free. For vendor and sellers, the fee is $20. Bring your items to sell or trade. For more information access safeclubinc.org.
The Sandhills Antique Farm Equipment Club is having a swap meet at the Sandhills Farm Park (200 Alexander Drive) in Lillington on October 14th and 15th. Admission is $5 with children 10 and under free. For vendor and sellers, the fee is $20. Bring your items to sell or trade. For more information access safeclubinc.org.
“Crusin’ The Park” car show, presented by Friends of Aberdeen Library, will be held October 15th at Aberdeen Lake Park (301 Lake Park Crossing). The cost for car entries is a $25 registration fee from 8 until noon. The event is free to the public. From 9 until 3, come and stroll among the cars. […]
Tramway Baptist Church in Sanford will hold their 31st Annual Harvest Sale & Auction Saturday, October 15th. The Bake and Craft Sale will be from 8 until 3 then the Auction will start at 3. Home-Cooked BBQ and Chicken-N-Dumpling plates will be available for $8 each. Plates come with Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, […]
The Triangle Land Conservancy has a new event, “Become a Tree Detective!” at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve (2713 Mt Sinai Road, Secondary Entrance) in Chapel Hill on October 15th from 10 until 11:30. This activity is about playing and having fun in the forest with activities geared towards 6-to-10-year-old, but the whole family is welcome. […]
Women of the Pines’ annual bake sale takes place this year on Saturday, October 15th from 10 until 2. This event will be held at Sandhills Woman’s Exchange in Pinehurst (15 Azalea Road). All proceeds benefit Moore County charities.
The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at Siler City Presbyterian Church (720 W. Third Street, Siler City) on Saturday, October 15th from 1 until 5:30. Sign up via the American Red Cross website (redcross.org).
Pickin' in the Pines, on October 15th starting at 5:00, will include an evening of first-class live Bluegrass music with headlining band The Lonesome River Band, and The Axe Handlers out of central North Carolina. An adult-only event, Pickin' in the Pines always promises a magical evening of food, fun, and fellowship in the beautiful […]
The Moore Humane Society’s Paws for Celebration is going on now through Saturday, October 22nd at 9:30 pm. Auction items can be viewed on moorehumane.org events.
It is that time of year again for the Annual Boys & Girls Club of Central Carolina Golf Tournament. Join the Club on Tuesday, October 25th from 8 to 1:30 at Carolina Trace Country Club (2100 Country Club Drive) in Sanford. All proceeds directly benefit members of our OT Sloan Park Club in Sanford/Lee County. […]
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Live Like Madison (1501 Turnpike Road) in Laurinburg on Tuesday, October 25th from 12:30 to 6:00. Access redcrossblood.org to register.
The Triangle Land Conservancy’s event, Birds and Boos, will be held at Brumley North Parking Lot (3620 Old State Hwy 10, Chapel Hill) on October 27th from 5:30 until 7 pm. Join this spooktacular birding event and happy hour combo at our Brumley North Nature Preserve! There will have a short birding opportunity followed by […]
New Life Bible Church (2398 Wicker Street) in Sanford is having a Family Fun Festival on Saturday, October 29th from 11 until 3. There will be a free hot dog lunch, games, and a bible story.
The First Presbyterian Church (203 Hawkins Avenue) of Sanford is holding a pumpkin trail on Saturday, October 29th from 6:30 to 8. Join the church as they pass out candy to kids along the trail. Event is free.
Join the Tramway Baptist Church (2401 Jefferson Davis Highway) in Sanford for their Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on October 30th from 6 to 8. There will be bouncy houses, games, prizes, concessions and more. Free admission.
Chatham Outreach Alliance known as CORA is asking for help to make the holiday season bright for families in need. Donations can be dropped off for this holiday food drive, at 40 Camp Drive in Pittsboro Monday through Friday between 9 and 3. This food drive runs November 1st through December 31st. For additional information, […]
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Solid Rock Community Church (989 White Hill Road) in Sanford on Thursday, November 3rd from 1 until 6. Access red cross blood.org to register.