Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church at 316 West Main Street in Sanford is hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 10th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.  There will be free school supplies including backpacks, free food, bounce houses and more. 

The Partnership for Children of Lee County and the Lee County Sheriff’s office are hosting “Back to School Cuts” on Sunday, August 11th from 9:00 am  to 3:00 pm at 1680 South Horner Blvd in Sanford.  There will be free haircuts, school supplies, hamburgers and hotdogs.  Items will be distributed on a first come, first […]

The Sandhills Photography Club will host a competition titled "Close-Up" on Monday, August 12th, focusing on capturing detailed images of smaller subjects. The event begins at 7:00 pm in the Ball Visitors Center at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, located at 3245 Airport Road in Southern Pines. Guests are welcome to attend. For additional details, please […]

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and need donors to give blood and platelets. The next blood drive in Seven Lakes is Wednesday, August 14th t from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm  at Chapel in the Pines located at 581 Seven Lakes Drive. To make an appointment or find blood drives […]

First United Methodist Church, located at 1101 West Raleigh Street in Siler City, is hosting a Community Blood Drive in their Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, August 14th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  This blood drive is dedicated to all the victims and their families of          September 11th. To schedule your […]

Join Extension Horticulture Agent, Matt Jones, and the NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County at the Chatham County NC Cooperative Extension Center in Pittsboro on Thursday, August 15th from 9 to noon. They will be conducting a presentation and hands-on focusing on the basics of sustainable lawn care for beginners.  To register […]

Come out and meet the youth of Emmanuel Baptist Church as they host a Free Car Wash on Saturday, August 17th from 9:00 am  to 2:00 pm at the Car Wash Facility located at 1010 Monroe Street in Carthage. There will be free car washes, a flea market and free hot dogs.

NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Chatham County and Horticulture Agent, Matt Jones, for a workshop for home and community gardeners on how to grow cool-season vegetables.  This $10 workshop will be on Tuesday, August 20th from 9:00 am to noon at the N C Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center in Pittsboro.  Visit the […]

North Carolina citizen scientists are gearing up for the second year of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, to get out in your backyard, garden, local park or hiking train to complete the Census. Wherever someone can sit and watch a […]

Come explore the new Pollinator Garden at North Carolina Cooperative Extension Hoke County Center located at 645 East Palmer Street in Raeford on August 23rd and 24th from 10:00 am to noon for garden demos and pollinator information. This free family friendly event is part of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census that helps scientists study […]

Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption or CARA is having their 16th annual "Run for Their Lives Fundraiser" on Saturday, August 24th at Kiwanis Park in Sanford.  Proceeds from the five/ten/and 15 k challenge help keep the shelter in operation.  For information visit cara-nc.org.

North Carolina citizen scientists are gearing up for the second year of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. If you haven’t already, mark your calendars for Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, to get out in your backyard, garden, local park or hiking train to complete the Census. Wherever someone can sit and watch a […]

Join the Sandhills Natural History Society on Monday, August 26th as Bryon Wortham, cofounder of Holly’s Nest, discusses the groups’ effort to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Preserve Visitors Center located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines.  All are welcome to attend.

N C Cooperative Extension Richmond County is hosting a Wild Mushroom Lunch and Learn on Thursday, August 29th from noon to 1:00 pm at 123 Caroline Street Suite 100 in Rockingham.  Bring your lunch to this free talk about some of the mushrooms that can be foraged in the area. To register, call 910-997- 8255.

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra, a volunteer community orchestra, kicks off their 20th season with a fundraiser at Panera Bread - US 15-501 in Southern Pines - on Thursday, August 29th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Also, musicians interested in joining the orchestra should plan to attend for information and registration.  To learn more visit […]

Join the Chatham County Historical Association on Sunday September 1st at 2 pm at the historic Chatham County Courthouse for an engaging talk about General Cornwallis’s trips through Chatham.  This program is free and open to the public.  For more information visit chathamhistory.org.

The Western Harnett Lion's Club invites you to join them for the Dick Rubin Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, September 7th, from 8:15 AM to 1:00 PM at Carolina Lakes Golf Course in Sanford. A team of two costs $130.00 and includes golf, lunch, and range balls. For more details or to sign up, please […]

Chatham County Partnership for Children is hosting their 2nd annual Touch a Truck fundraiser on Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 am  to 2:00 pm at Bray Park 700 Alston Bridge Road in Siler City.  The kids will enjoy the family friendly event as they climb, honk, and explore all different trucks. To learn more visit […]

The Carthage Masonic Lodge 181 is hosting their 5th annual Service Before Self Festival on Saturday, September 7th at the Home At Last Farms - 527 Red Hill Road in Cameron.  This event is to honor military service members, veterans, law enforcement, fire fighters and emergency medical technicians for their selfless service to the community.  […]

Learn how to safely preserve your favorite foods with the N C Cooperative Extension Chatham County Center as they host a Pressure Canning Workshop, Friday, September 13th starting at 11:30 am.  This hands-on workshop is $20 per person and pre-registration is required.  Visit the Chatham County Center page on the N C Cooperative Extension website […]