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.

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 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