Trinity Lutheran Church in Sanford will host their 3rd annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 19th from 11 to 2.  The public is invited to come out to enjoy German food, fellowship and fun. Tickets are $8 each and all proceeds benefits various community organizations. 

Poplar Springs United Methodist Church on Poplar Springs Road in Sanford will host a Harvest Sale Luncheon on Saturday, October 19. Plates are $8 each and will be available from 11 am to 2 pm. Eat in or take out chicken stew and barbeque. Auction to follow at 2 pm.

Come explore the less-traveled trails of Weymouth Woods on Sunday, October 20th at 3pm on a one-and-a-half-mile hike at Paint Hill Tract.  Be sure to meet at the Stoneyfield Drive Access.

The 55th Annual Brush and Palette Club Art Show is open now through Saturday, October 26 at the Hales Center on McIver Street in Sanford. Over 1000 original art works will be on display. Until Thursday it is open 11 am to 6 pm. On Friday, visit the gallery from 11 to 9, and Saturday […]

Join the Moore Humane Society on Friday, October 25 from 6 to 9:30 pm for their annual benefit gala “Unleashing the Pawsibilities” at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst. Tickets include full buffet dinner. Enjoy live music, and live and silent auctions. To order tickets and for more information visit moorehumane.org and click […]

The Southern Pines Fire & Rescue and Pineland F.O.O.L.S Chapter are showing their continued support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as its members kick off their annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to raise critical funds to help transform the lives of kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related muscle-debilitating diseases. Continuing […]

Olivia Presbyterian Church in Olivia is having its Annual Pig-pickin' & Bazaar Saturday, October 26th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.   Get chopped pork, barbecued chicken, or a combination plate w/green beans & new potatoes, slaw, roll, dessert and a drink for $8.  There will be an auction starting at 4 p.m., a country store, […]

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 […]