The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Birding is on December 3rd from 8:30 to 11:00 am at the Brumley North Nature Preserve. The 1.5-mile hike will be led by the Conservancy and the New Hope Audubon Society. Wear good walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. This is a free […]

The Triangle Land Conservancy along with the Raleigh Astronomy Club’s winter star party will be at Three Bears in Creedmoor on December 3rd from 4 to 9 pm. Come for all or part of the event. It is suggested to bring a picnic blanket or chair to stargaze in, extra layers, a red flashlight, and […]

Usher in the Christmas Season with a Christmas Carol Concert, performed by the Pinehurst United Methodist Church Worship choir and accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. Brimming with fresh arrangements of favorite carols, the concert celebrates the Christmas story. There will be two performances: one on Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm and the other […]

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Annual Winter Concert is on Saturday, December 3rd starting at 7:00. The performance will be held at Sandhills Community College’s Bradshaw Performing Arts Center in the Owens Auditorium. Admission is a donation of choice.

Join Common Thread (234 Carthage Street) in Sanford for an open house on Sunday, December 4th from 1 until 4. There will be hand woven items such as dish towels, placemats, scarves, purses and more to purchase. Cash or check only. Refreshments will be served.

Usher in the Christmas Season with a Christmas Carol Concert, performed by the Pinehurst United Methodist Church Worship choir and accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. Brimming with fresh arrangements of favorite carols, the concert celebrates the Christmas story. There will be two performances: one on Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm and the other […]

The New Hope Baptist Church (3007 Beechtree Drive) in Sanford is showing An Unexpected Christmas Musical on Sunday, December 4th. Doors open at 5:30pm. One night only! This musical is filled with surprise, humor, and realistic experiences that many people face every year at Christmas time. This is a free event.

The Lee County Veterans Council will be hosting a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Wednesday, December 7th starting at 11:55 am. The service will be held at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial located at 210 South Main Street in Broadway. The public is invited to attend. Please bring your own chair.

Lee County’s 4-H is selling blueberry bushes to benefit the Lee County High School Juntos 4-H Club. Bushes are 15 to $25 with sale ending on December 31st. To order bushes go.ncsu.edu/buyablueberrybush. Bushes will be available for pick up on January 23rd and 24th. Also, the Lee County cooperative extension will be hosting blueberry bush […]

Toys for Tots donations will be accepted at Strother Real Estate’s Sanford office during the Christmas Photos with the Grinch on December 8th from 3 to 6.

Sanford Fire Departments along with the Firefighters Burned Children Fund continue the 3 - Alarm Toy Drive. The toy drive is geared towards children and adults at the NC Jaycee Burn Center and other parts of UNC Hospital. Drop off a new, unwrapped toys or gifts at any Sanford Fire Station now through December 14th.

The Knights of Columbus Council 6717 of Sanford invites all children and parents to Breakfast with Santa at St. Stephen the First Martyr Roman Catholic Church’s social hall (901 N. Franklin Drive) on Saturday, December 10th at 10 am. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, milk, hot chocolate, and coffee.

On Saturday, December 10th at 3:00, Santa will fly into Gilliam-McConnell Airfield in Carthage in an open cockpit biplane. Santa will then talk with kids about their Christmas wishes. This is a free event. Join the Carthage Christmas Parade which starts at 6:30 after Santa.

The Miracle Baptist Church (830 Harvey Faulk Road) in Sanford will have a Live Nativity and Christmas Lights Drive Through on Saturday, December 10th from 6 to 8 pm.

The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas. You can help their cause by participating in the Christmas Bird Count which is taking place now through January 5th! Access their website, Audubon.org, for all the details and steps to follow.

St Luke United Methodist Church (2916 Wicker Street) in Sanford will have a drive through Nativity featuring live animals and church members telling the story of Jesus’ birth on December 18th from 5:30 to 7:30.

Join the Community Congregational Church (141 N Bennett Street) in Southern Pines for a Christmas Eve celebration starting at 7 pm. The celebration features the magnificent CHRISTMAS ORATORIO of Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns, with choir and guest vocalists and instrumentalists. All are welcome!

The Asheboro community is hosting a free Christmas day dinner for any senior who would enjoy merry companionship on Christmas day. Dinner with all the fixin’s will be served from 3 to 5 at the Randolph County Senior Center (347 West Salisbury Street). Reservations are required. Call 336-625-3389 x221 to make yours.

It's almost time to ring in 2023! Join the Southern Pines Business Association for its Annual First Eve tradition happening on the street and in the greenspace by Sunrise Theater starting at 6:00. This family-friendly event will include characters, live music, and many more kid-friendly activities! The festivities will end with the "famous" Pine Cone […]

The Three Rivers Land Trust is starting off 2023 with a New Year’s Day Hike from 8 until noon. This hike will be off trail and approximately 2 miles in length on the newly acquired 215-acre property that adjoins Morrow Mountain State Park near the historic Hardaway Site and is located in the town of […]