The Center United Methodist Church in Sanford (4141 South Plank Road) is holding its Fall Harvest Sale on Saturday, September 24th from 11 until 7. There will be chicken stew and barbecue plates at $10 each for drive thru or dine in. There will also be a silent auction, yard sale and a baked / […]

The American Legion Post 382 (305 Legion Drive) in Sanford is having a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, September 25th at 4:00. Meal includes spaghetti, Chips famous meatballs, bread, salad all for $10!

The Carthage Rotary Club is holding a fundraiser luncheon on Friday, September 30th. There will be slow cooked pork bbq, marinated grilled chicken breast or half-n-half plates for $12.00. This fundraiser is for scholarships for 2 to 3 high school seniors. Eat in or carry out. Plates usually sell out quickly so place your order […]

The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at Bennett Baptist Church (68 Bonlee Road) in Bennett on Friday, September 30th from 2 until 6:30. Race to give blood in September. When you give blood between September 1st and the 30th, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing […]

The Sanford Brush and Pallet Club’s Art Show will take place Saturday, October 1st through Saturday, October 8th at the Bob E Hales Center (147 McIver Street) in Sanford. There will be a thousand works on display. Come and meet the artists and enjoy the beautiful artwork. Free and open to the public. Hours vary […]

Join the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (2237 Camp Easter Road) in Carthage on Saturday, October 1st from 9 to 3 pm for Cruising for Christ Car Show. There will be a silent auction, singing, food, guest speakers, door prizes and more. This event is supported by the church’s Student Ministry. For more information, call the […]

The Stevens Center is holding a Murder Mystery Dinner and Dance Party on Saturday, October 1st. Doors open at 5:00. The murder mystery is $25 to attend as an investigator and $35 to attend as an interactive character. There will be games, prizes, music trivia, dance contest and best costume contest. Funds from this event […]

Friend to Friend’s Take Back the Night Candlelight Vigil will be held on Tuesday, October 4th from 6 until 7 at Southern Pines Downtown Park. This event is in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the organization in honoring those from North Carolina who have lost their lives due to domestic violence.

The Three Rivers Land Trust is holding a Habitat Summit on October 7th at the Charles Mack Citizen Center (215 N Main Street) in Mooresville. The Summit was developed as a platform for wildlife biologists, foresters, and natural resource professionals to share sound management advice to landowners and land managers. Subject-matter experts will come together […]

The October Meeting of the Sandhills Photography Club will be held Monday, October 10th at 7 PM. There will be a Long Exposure Competition judged by Kate Silva. The entries for the first public competition sponsored by the club will also be presented and the winners announced. The meeting will be held in the Ball […]

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).