The Southern Pines Police Department is organizing a traffic and safety awareness event on May 21st from 11 to 3 in the rear traffic loop of the Sandhills Community College.  There will be a vehicle and equipment display, demonstrations, interactive events, and food vendors. The public is invited to attend and participate in this event.

Calling all Marines and their family to join the Sandhills Detachment of the Marine Corps League for a Pig-Piking picnic to be held on Saturday, May 21st from 11 to 3 at the Aberdeen Lake Picnic Shelter. Come join your fellow Marines to learn more about the detachment activities.

Star United Methodist Church will be having Spring Fest on Saturday, May 21st. The event starts at 3:00 with an auction and spaghetti meal. Proceeds will go to Missions in the Community.

The community is invited to join Pinehurst United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 22nd at 4 pm for the annual Memorial Day Concert featuring a guest orchestra. The concert will be a reverent and worshipful experience that centers on remembering those who gave their lives, while remembering the One who gave His all.

The Moore County Vietnam Veterans Annual Memorial Day celebration will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 28th at the Memorial in Carthage. The Union Pines High School Navy Junior ROTC will present the colors, the ceremony will include military music, patriotic reading, honoring veterans, the placing of wreaths, and the playing of taps. All […]

The American Legion Post 347 will be hosting Memorial Day services on Monday, May 30th. The service starts at 10 am and will be held at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial in Broadway. Retired US Army Colonel Robert Hattler will be the guest speaker.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Community Baptist Church in Siler City on June 1st starting at 2:00. Register at RedCross.org.

Join the Carolina Tiger Rescue for its Virtual Tiger Day 5k fun run, with all proceeds benefiting the amazing animals who call the sanctuary home! Register yourself or your team - then walk, run, or ride a 5k by yourself or with friends anytime between July 29th and August 5th. Your $35 registration fee benefits […]

The Sandhills Photography Club is hosting its first competition for the public. This is an open competition with no specific topic. There is a $10 entry fee per photo and up to two entries can be entered. The deadline for all entries is August 31st. Winners will be announced at the October meeting on October […]

Do you know a child aged 11 through 15 that is interested in electricity and circuits? Have they ever used solder to create a circuit? The NC Cooperative Extension of Lee County is holding a three-day Electric Camp starting Wednesday, August 3rd. The cost is $10. For more details contact Pam Kerley at 919 775 […]

There is an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Oakley Baptist Church in Siler City on Wednesday, August 3rd from 1:30 to 6. Register at redcrossblood.org. If you donate blood in the month of August, you receive a $10 e-card of your choice and are automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a […]

The Broadway Lions Club is hosting a free eye screening at the Christians United Outreach Center located on Lee Avenue in Sanford on Friday, August 5th from 10 to 2.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s brand-new series, First Friday Under the Stars starts August 5th at 8:30 pm. The Raleigh Astronomy Club will host this monthly night sky viewing session at one of TLC’s properties and this session is at Three Bear Acres located at 711 Beaver Dam Road in Creedmoor. Bring a picnic blanket or […]

The Robbins Village Theater Community Center project is fundraising with BarnYard Bingo.  A maximum of 100 tickets will be sold through August 6th (up until the Farmers Day Parade). Tickets are $50.00 each. Circles are drawn on the pavement in front of the theater building and randomly numbered the morning of the parade. The first deposit made by […]

The August meeting of the Sandhills Photography Club, on August 8th at 7 pm, will be a competition with the topic being Arches. The competition will be judged by Baxter Miller, a documentary photographer. Guests are welcome. For detailed information visit sandhillsphotoclub.org.

The Chatham OutReach Alliance known as CORA’s Food Pantry needs the following during the month of August – oil, vinegar, pancake mix, cereal, and zip lock bags. Items can be donated Monday through Friday between 9 am - 3 pm at 40 Camp Drive in Pittsboro.

The Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County needs clerks, sorters, and cashiers to help with the expanded hours of operation at the thrift store. Did you know that that the Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County was voted the #1 Place to volunteer in Sanford? Call (919) 292-22 83 or stop by and […]

All non-expired canned foods are welcomed but the Five N Two Food Pantry located at 17247 NC 27 W Sanford, NC 27332 is running low on the following items – carrots, peas, beans, peaches, and paper towels. If you can donate, please do! The pantry can keep its mission going through amazing community support!

On Friday, August 12th from 10 until 2, the Salvation Army of Lee County is holding a Back to School Bash. The event will have food, games, activities, and giveaways. You cannot beat giveaways of gift cards or a raffle for a laptop! Contact 919-295-2072 for further details.

Come join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a beautiful Saturday morning birding hike at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve on August 13th from 8:30 until 11. Hike starts at the secondary entrance located at 6001 Turkey Farm Road in Chapel Hill. This easy, 1 ½ mile hike will have many stops along the way to be […]