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 […]

The Classic and New Car and Truck Show, on September 17th, will be from 10 until 1 at 501 Thurlows Lake Road in Carthage. Entry includes one BBQ pork chicken plate. For more information contact Johnny Smith at 910-690-6986.

The United Way of Moore County Campaign Kick-Off’s event, Woofstock, is taking place on Saturday, September 17th from 10 until 2 at Armory Park in Southern Pines (604 W Morganton Road). Enjoy music, K-9 demos, pet adoptions, contests, events for your furry friend, and food trucks for the humans! Vendors will offer services for dogs […]

From 10 to 4, on Saturday, September 17th, the San Juan Diego Mission Church of Robbins (6963 NC-705 HWY) will host its annual Mexican Heritage Fiesta featuring authentic Mexican food and festivities. Enjoy a horse show, parade, mariachi band, Mexican folk dances and more. Food tickets will be available at the entrance and all proceeds […]

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 966 of Moore County will hold a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony at the Moore County Veterans Memorial on Hwy 15/501 in Carthage on Saturday, September 17th at 11:00. There will be patriotic music and readings, an explanation of the significance of the POW/MIA table setting, the reading of names of North […]

As part of Rowan Creek Week, the Three Rivers Land Trust staff will lead a 2-mile nature hike at the Fred and Alice Stanback Educational Forest and Nature Preserve in downtown Spencer. This hike is scheduled for September 19th from 5 to 6 pm. Please meet at the gravel parking lot at the end of […]

The Sandhills Quilters Guild presents Quilting in the Pines 9 on September 23rd and 24th from 10 until 5. Admission is $8. There will be vendors, a boutique, food trucks and a raffle basket. The event will be at the Historic Fair Barn in Pinehurst (200 Beulah Hill Road South).

The youth of Tramway Baptist Church (2401 Jefferson Davis Hwy) in Sanford will be having a yard sale this Saturday, September 24th from 7 until noon. There will be furniture, household items, baby items, decorations, educational items, an enormous assortment of clothing items, and a lot more. All proceeds benefit the youth ministry.