Red Branch Baptist Church, on Old River Road in Carthage, will be holding Vacation Bible School from Sunday, June 23rd through Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM each evening. A meal and nursery will be provided nightly. Classes available for all ages, including adults.

Star United Methodist Church on Main Street in Star will host Vacation Bible School June 24 through 27. Registration begins at 4:30 pm on Monday, June 24. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday classes will take place from 5:15 to 8 pm. A light meal will be served each night.

The Lee County Library and the Railroad House Historical Association will co-sponsor the annual History Quiz Bowl on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center in Sanford. Cheer on the contestants as they test their knowledge of NC history, culture, and more at this Jeopardy style competition.

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Fantastic Fireflies on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 pm. Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, see a short presentation about these blinking beetles followed by a short stroll outside the visitor center to observe them light the night.

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Life of a Pine on Sunday, July 14 at 3 pm. Learn about the natural history of our State Tree, the Longleaf Pine, on a short hike to see each of its distinct growth stages. Also view the scars that remain from the turpentine […]

Crossroads Community Church on Bibey Road in Carthage will host Vacation Bible School Tuesday, July 16 through Friday, July 19. Enjoy crafts and games for all ages and a hot dog cook out Friday, July 19. For more information call the church office at 910-949-3971.

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Butterflies in Every Shape and Size on Sunday, July 21 at 3 pm. From the large swallowtails to the tiny azures, join a park ranger for a 1.5-mile hike to find and learn about the wide variety of butterflies you can see flitting around […]

Weymouth Woods on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host Logleaf Pines and Fire on Sunday, July 28 at 3 pm. Join the ranger for an indoor presentation about Longleaf Pines and Fire. Learn about this rare and invaluable ecosystem and its inhabitants.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Niagara Carthage Road in Whispering Pines will host Vacation Bible School for children between 4 and 10,  Sunday, August 4th through Friday, August 9th from 9 am to 11 am. All are welcome. Registration begins at 8:45 am.

Emmanuel Baptist Church on McCrimmon Road in Carthage will host a “Women’s Day” on Sunday, August 4 from 11 am to 1 pm. A skit and message will be presented by special guest speaker Alicia Martin. All are welcome.

Emmanuel Baptist Church on McCrimmon Road in Carthage will host a VBS kickoff party on Saturday, August 10 from 10 am to 2 pm. All are welcome. Classes will be held on Sunday and Monday at 6 pm.

Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS).   The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 15th 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 […]

The Southern Pines Public Library will host an all-day craft day on Saturday, September 28. Stop by anytime during library hours for this self-led program featuring a celebration of National Fishing Day.

Haiti Help and Hope Non-Profit will host an afternoon of bluegrass and gospel music on Sunday, September 8 at Rubicon Farm in West End from 3 to 6:30 pm. Enjoy music from The 5 Tenors, South Ridge, Hammer and Song and the debut of Love Song. Tickets are $20 per person and include Barbecue sandwich, […]

The Southern Pines Public Library will host “Beyond Brick and Mortar: A Roundtable Discussion with Local Entrepreneurs” on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30 pm. The program will feature local business owners, and provide inspiration for those looking to jumpstart their goals.

New Horizons Band will hold practices beginning September 10 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Sandhills Community College. The New Horizons Band is seeking new members – if you play an instrument or have done so in the past, you are welcome. Learn more at NHBinthepines.com.

The Village Chapel in Pinehurst will host the “Ten Thousand Villages International Craft Fair Sale” on Friday, September 13 from 6 to 9 pm, and Saturday, September 14 from 9 am to 2 pm. Hand-crafted artisan products come from 35 countries and include jewelry, colorful blankets, baskets, toys, and more.

Raven Rock State Park and Campbell University invite you to join their Community Festival Saturday September 14th from 11 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy music, food, games, nature hikes and displays, features from local artisans and businesses, and world-class historians. Admission is FREE. Visit ravenrockfestival.org for more information.

Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS).   The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th 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 […]

A Community Shred Event is taking place in the back Parking Lot of the Moore County Court House, 105 Dowd Road Carthage, NC. 28327 on September 21 from 9 - noon.  Bring your personal papers for free, confidential shredding by  mobile shredding truck. Please bring your items with the intent of having the boxes etc. returned to you […]