St. Paul Lutheran Church on Niagara Carthage Road in Whispering Pines will host Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 26 from 2 to 4 pm. All are welcome.

New Life Praise Church on Wicker Street in Sanford will host their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy bounce house and slide, truck or treat, chili cook-off, and more.

First Presbyterian Church on Hawkins Avenue in Sanford, will host a “Pumpkin Trail and Festival” on Saturday, October 26 from 6 to 8 pm. Walk the trail and stop to Trick or Treat along the way. Prizes will be awarded for the best Jack o’Lantern! Prizes will be awarded for the winners of the child, […]

Jonesboro Presbyterian Church on Woodland Avenue in Sanford will celebrate 134 years of ministry at their homecoming on Sunday, October 27 beginning at 11 am. A covered dish meal will follow. All are welcome.

Habitat for Humanity Harnett County presents the Band of Oz on Sunday, October 27 from 5 to 8 pm at the Shrine Building on N. Clinton Ave. in Dunn. Enjoy music, food, fun, and a cash bar. Tickets $20 in advance and are available at habitatharnett.org/tickets. Proceeds will be used toward the construction of new […]

The Sandhills Natural History Society will meet at the Weymouth Woods Auditorium on Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines on Monday, October 28 at 7 pm. Dr. Lynda Acker, biologist, master gardener and landscape designer, will discuss Monarch migration, biology, population dynamics, and conservation of habitats. Visitors welcome. For more info, visit sandhillsnature.org.

The Pinehurst Village Chapel is hosting a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31 from 6 to 8 pm. Enjoy games, prizes, face painting, and lots of food and candy for adults and children alike. Costumes welcome. For more information go to tvcpinehurst.com. This free event is open to the public.

Edgewood Presbyterian Church in Sanford will host a yard and bake sale on Saturday, November 2, from 7 am to noon. A $1 donation will buy a chance to win an original Santa carving or homemade quilt. Proceeds will be used for church maintenance projects. All are welcome.

Hillmon Grove Baptist Church on Hillmon Grove Road in Cameron will host the annual Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, November 2 from noon until 2 pm. Enjoy inflatables, games, food, and lots of candy. The public is invited to this free event.

Needham’s Grove Church on Needham’s Grove Road in Seagrove will host Old Fashioned Day on Sunday, November 3 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Enjoy music from the Chuck Wagon Gang and a covered dish lunch. For more info call the church office at 910-464-2121.

Pittsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church on West Street in Pittsboro will host a Quilts For Kids Sew Day on Tuesday, November 5 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Quilters are invited to a fun day of sewing Christmas quilts for kids in need. All experience levels are welcome and ironing boards, irons, cutting mats, rotary […]

TEAM WORKZ is hosting a Homeless Resource Fair at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Luther Way in Southern Pines on Friday, November 8 at 4 pm to 8 pm and on Saturday, November 9 from 10 am to 2 pm. Learn about local organizations combating homelessness and how you can help. There will be door […]

Brownson Presbyterian Church on South May Street in Southern Pines will host an Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. Highly skilled artisans will bring top quality, handmade items including pottery, original art, baskets, jewelry, gift baskets, baked goods and more. There will also be a cash raffle […]

The Presbyterian Women of Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church on South May Street in Southern Pines will host an artisan craft fair on Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Find top quality handmade items including pottery, original art, baskets, jewelry, gift baskets, baked goods, and a cash raffle. Free admission and free parking […]

Concord United Methodist Church in Coleridge will host a community Veteran’s Day Meal on Saturday, November 9th from 4 to 7 pm. The meal will include chicken pie, green beans, slaw, deviled eggs, rolls, desserts, and beverages.

Star United Methodist Church on South Main Street in Star will host a free fellowship meal including soup, sandwiches, and dessert on Saturday, November 9 from 5:30 to 8 pm. Donations will be accepted and used to support the Youth for Zoe Ministry. Zoe is an international organization that seeks to empower orphans to break […]

The Southern Pines Public Library will host Conversation Café on Sunday, November 10 at 3 pm. The topic will be “What does The American Dream mean to you?” This event will be an open, hosted dialogue, lasting approximately an hour and a half. Anyone interested in the opportunity to listen, reflect, and share ideas is […]

Rushwood Church on Old Farmer Road in Asheboro will host “A Special Evening with Dennis Swanberg – Premier Christian Comedian” on Sunday, November 10 at 6 pm. Loosen up, laugh, and live. Tickets are $15 in advance or 2 for $25 and are available online at RCM-Asheboro.com.

The Disabled Veterans Auxiliary Unit #5 will sponsor “Band of Brothers – Banding Together for Veterans and their Families” Veterans Day program on Monday, November 11 at 11 am at the NC Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Broadway.  For more information call 919-498-3008.

Given Memorial Library in Pinehurst will host “Gathering at Given” on Thursday, November 14 at 3:30 pm. This month learn about “Navigating Veterans Benefits” with a Q & A session presented by Jim Pendersen, Moore County Veterans Service Office Director. In partnership with Outreach NC.