The Toy Drive Event for Hoke County Domestic Violence Center is going on now. Toys will be collected until December 7th. You can drop off yours at 225 S. Main Street, Raeford, between the hours of 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

Partners for Children and Families of Moore County will host a Winter Play Daze event at the Robbins Ballpark on Saturday, December 8th from 1 – 3 pm. This free event is open to the community.

The Southern Pines Public Library will host a Conversation Café on Sunday, December 9 at 3:00 p.m. The topic is “Traditions: How does the past influence our present and shape the future?” This event will be an open, hosted dialogue, lasting approximately an hour and a half. Anyone interested in the opportunity to listen, reflect, […]

Star First Baptist Church in Star presents “Take Me to the King” a Christmas Drama, on Sunday, December 9 from 6 to 7 pm.

Crossroads Community Church in Carthage presents their two-hour Christmas Drama “The Miracles of Jesus” at 7 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 14th through 16th. Admission Is Always FREE and the sanctuary will seat hundreds so large church groups are welcome. For more information call 910-949-3971.

Southern Pines Public Library hosts The Sunday Film Series for adults. On Sunday, December 16 at 2:30 enjoy the sequel musical about a woman on a quest to learn more about her family.

Southern Pines Public Library will host New Year’s Eve Crafts - all day at the Library on Sunday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Dec. 31. Kids and their families can participate in making a variety of fun and festive crafts! And if you can’t make it this year, stop by and catch the crafts on Wednesday, […]

Pittsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church will host a “Quilts For Kids Sew Day” on Tuesday, January 22 from 9:30 to 3 pm (floating). Quilters and sewers are encouraged to join in a fun day of sewing quilts for kids in need. Quilt kits complete with fabric and directions are provided. Bring your sewing machine, basic […]

The Sandhills Horticultural Society will host a Pruning Workshop, with Moore County Extension Agent Taylor Williams, on Saturday, January 26 from 10 am to noon at the Ball Visitor Center of the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens. Winter is the perfect time to prune trees and shrubs preparing them for the greening of spring. Learn the basics […]

The Chatham County Council on Aging is seeking an alternate representative to the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature, which provides a united voice for older residents on important state policy and funding issues. The alternate will also serve as one of Chatham’s representatives to the Regional Aging Advisory Council. Alternates must be sixty or older. […]

The Sandhills Natural History Society will meet Monday, January 28, at 7 pm at Weymouth Woods Auditorium in Southern Pines. Anna Prinz, Wildlife Biologist with the Sandhills Ecological Institute, will explore the cooperative breeding behaviors of two woodpecker species. Visitors welcome. For more information or visit online at sandhillsnature.org.

The Westmoore Volunteer Fire Department on Dover Church Road in Seagrove is hosting a community meeting on Monday, January 28 from 7 to 8:30 pm. All are welcome.

The New Horizons Band in the Pines is a concert and swing band composed of former musicians that would like to play again. The next concert and swing band practice is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29th from 1:30 to 5:30 at Sanhills Community College. For more info visit the website at NHBinthepines.com.

Taylor Memorial Baptist Church is hosting its annual Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, January 30 at 6:30 pm. Come sample the entries and vote for your favorite. Prizes will be awarded. The event is free and open to the public. For more info or to sign up email the pastor at tmbcpastor@windstream.net.

The Southern Pines Public Library will host its second Conversation Café on Sunday, February 10th at 3:00 p.m. The topic is Death: Making the most of our finite lives. 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 […]

Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Jackson Springs will host The Jay Stone Singers in concert on Sunday, February 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm. This family friendly event is open to everyone.

The Southern Pines Public Library will host Evening Storytime at 5:30 p.m on Monday, February 11. Children ages 3 through 3rd grade and their families are invited to enjoy stories and activities that foster a love of books and reading, plus tips for winding down and getting the week off on the right track. Capacity […]

The Sanford Rotary is hosting a Gala at the Sanford Elk Lodge on Carthage Street on Saturday, February 16 from 6 to 10 pm. Enjoy a Casino Night, Salsa Lessons, Live Auction and heavy hors d'oeuvres! Tickets are $50 per couple and you do not need to be a rotary member to attend. Proceeds benefit […]

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst presents Dynamic Catholic’s Find Your Greatness with Dr. Allen Hunt on Sunday, February 17 beginning at 1 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available online at dynamic catholic dot com slash Pinehurst.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst presents Dynamic Catholic’s Find Your Greatness with Dr. Allen Hunt on Sunday, February 17 beginning at 1 pm. Tickets are $25 and are available online at dynamiccatholic.com/Pinehurst.