Roseland United Methodist Church on Rose Ridge Road in Aberdeen will host a pork BBQ or chicken plate sale on Thursday, October 3 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Plates are $8 each, include a dessert, and are available for eat in or take out. For more info or tickets call 810-281-4006.

The Artist League of the Sandhills will host an opening reception titled “Fur, Fins, and Feathers” featuring original works by league members at their new “Exchange Street Gallery” on Friday, October 4 from 5 to 7 pm. A collection of wildlife prints by internationally acclaimed artist: Guy Coheleach will also be featured.

El Refugio (The Refuge) of Jonesboro United Methodist Church will host the 2019 Festival Latino on Saturday, October 5 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Mann Center in Sanford. Enjoy activities, food, music, prizes, a bouncy house, and more. Admission is free.

The Pinehurst Village Heritage Foundation will host the Flutterby Festival on Saturday, October 5 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Village Arboretum on Magnolia Road in Pinehurst. Enjoy fun activities, live music, food and more as you celebrate the new pollinator garden at the Village Arboretum.

Lemon Springs Baptist Church is sponsoring a community-wide picnic on Saturday, October 5th from 1 to 5 pm.  There will be food, children’s activities, police and fire department representatives, and gospel music from various groups.  This event is free and open to the public.

Come to Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines on Sunday, October 6th at 3pm for a program about the American Wood Duck.  Join a park ranger for a 1-mile hike through the wetlands to visit areas frequented by one of North America’s most beautiful and unique ducks. 

The 11th annual Shaw House Heritage Fair will be held on Saturday, October 12th from 9am to 4pm at the Shaw House in Southern Pines.  There will be vendors, food, live music, demonstrations of old-time crafts, an old-timey photobooth, and re-enactments.  This free event is open to the public and is sponsored by the Moore […]

The Goldston Lions Club presents the Goldston Old Fashion Day on Saturday, October 12 from 9 am to 4 pm. Enjoy food, music, vendors, exhibits, tractors and hit & miss engines, a kids area, and more.

Join a park ranger at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines on Sunday, October 13th at 3 pm for a Fall Wildflower Hike.  Take a one-mile hike to look for the spectacular Pine Barren Gentian and other fall wildflowers. 

The regular monthly meeting of the Sanford Area Photography Club will be held on Thursday, October 17, at 7 pm at the Mann Center, on North Steele Street in Sanford. This month’s meeting will include a tenth anniversary party. The photographic topic for this month is “Patterns”. For more information visit Sanford area photo club […]

Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS).   The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17th at 7 pm at the Health Department on Pinehurst Avenue in Carthage. Meetings are open to all interested; you do not have to be a ham to attend. For more information […]

Tramway Baptist Church on Jefferson Davis Highway in Sanford will host its 29th annual Harvest Sale and Auction on Saturday, October 19. A full day of fun with a bake and craft sale from 8 am to 2 pm and again from 4 pm to 7 pm. An auction will take place from 2 to […]

Star United Methodist Church will hold their annual Yard and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 19th from 6:30 am til noon.  All are welcome!

Culdee Presbyterian Church on Hwy 73 in West End will host a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am to 7 pm. A full day of fun. Enjoy the gift shop and kids zone. The country store will feature canned jams, jellies; crafts, plants, breads and other baked goods, fresh vegetables. There will […]

Turning Point Worship Center on Highway 15-501 in Aberdeen will host their “Fall Fam Fest” on Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Enjoy carnival rides, a bounce house, obstacle course, petting zoo, face painters, and more. This free event is open to the public.

The Sisterhood of Stone Chapel will be having a Fish & Chicken Plate sale on Saturday, October 19 beginning at 11 am. Plates are $8.00 each and will include 2 sides, bread, dessert and a drink. The church is located on Hwy 15-501 N in Carthage.

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 […]