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 […]

Take your kid fishing on Cardinal Lake in Pinebluff during the annual Rick Rhyne Memorial fishing tournament on Saturday, August 13th. This event is free for kids ages 3 to 16. Bring a rod, but there will be some available if your child does not have one. Bait will be provided, and prizes will be […]

Do you know anyone aged 11 through 18 who is interested in physics, engineering and design, or making things work? The NC Cooperative Extension of Lee County is holding a five-day physics camp starting on Monday, August 15th. The cost is $25. For more details contact Pam Kerley at 919 775 5624.

The American Legion Post 93 is celebrating 100 years on Saturday, August 20th at the Siler City Moose Lodge starting at 1:00. It is free. There will be door prizes, refreshments, and a drawing. RSVP by August 17th to 919-704-1219 or ncpost93@gmail.com.

The Emmanuel Baptist Church of Carthage is holding a free car wash and flea market at the Self-Car Wash on Monroe Street in Carthage. Get your car washed for free, enjoy some free food and drinks and shop the free flea market items on Saturday, August 27th from 9 until 2. Any Donations are welcome. […]

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra will host an Open House Rehearsal on Thursday, September 1st at 6:00 in the Wellard Hall of Sandhills Community College. There will be an information session, open registration, light snacks, and sight reading. Membership is open to the community and there is no cost to join. For more information visit mporchestra.com.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Hike will start at Brumley North Parking Lot (Brumley Forest Nature Preserve, Chapel Hill) on September 3rd at 8:30 am. The Brumley Birding hike will be an easy 1.5-mile hike over about 2 hours with many stops along the way. Please wear good walking shoes, bring a water bottle, […]

Sanford Area Habitat for Humanity is hosting an informational meeting on September 7th at 5:00 at the McSwain Center (2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford). Do you want to learn about how Habitat for Humanity uplifts local families, and our community by creating more stable families that have a place to call home. Due to limited seating […]

Jonesboro United Methodist Church's Annual Chicken Tender Plate Sale will take place this Thursday, September 8th. A plate includes three delicious chicken tenders (cooked on site), green beans, coleslaw, bread and dessert for $9. Drive through or eat in. Funds support outreach ministries to the community.

If you help lead your church, school, or group in packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, then attend a Project Leaders Workshop on September 10th from 11 until 1 at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church on West Main Street in Sanford. There will be a shoe box recipient speaker, free shoe boxes, a light lunch, […]

I am Second Night will be held at New Life Bible Church (2398 Wicker Street) in Sanford Friday, September 16th starting at 7:00 pm. Special music will be performed by Sweet Potato Pie.

Gear up and cycle in support of conserving local farmland! Join the Three Rivers Land Trust on September 17th as they cycle through rural farmland that the Land Trust has conserved forever! There will be both 30.6 and a 61.5-mile route options starting at Sloan Park in Mt. Ulla. Access Three Rivers Land Trust dot […]

On September 17th, the Sentinel Challenge and Fair starts with a 5k trail race followed by a CrossFit workout challenge, along with a community fair. The fair is FUN for the whole family and includes fitness and wellness activities, a bounce house, local organizations, food trucks, small business vendors, games, and more. This annual event […]

Come join the Triangle Land Conservancy for an early morning exploration at the Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve (4409 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, NC 27610) on September 17th from 8:30 to 11. On this hike you will go through varying habitats and see multiple types of regenerative agriculture. This will be a moderate hike of […]

The Annual Blast & Cast Event (501 Thurlows Lake Road, Carthage) is a free event on September 17th that provides a fun and safe environment in which you and your family can learn and enjoy a variety of sportsman activities. There will be free BBQ and chicken plates for all, great prizes, as well as […]