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.

The Southern Pines Public Library hosts The Douglass Center Book Club on Thursday, February 21, at 10:30 a.m. Books can be picked up at the Southern Pines Public Library.

The regular monthly meeting of the Sanford Area Photography Club will be held on Thursday, February 21 at 7 pm at the Mann Center in Sanford. Dee Williams and Jim Brown will provide the members with “how-to’s” using different post-processing programs. The Contest photograph topic is “Hands.” For more information visit Sanford area photo club […]

The Sunday School Department of Stone Chapel will have a fish plate sale on Saturday, February 23 beginning at 11 am. Plates are $8.00 each and will include fish, 2 sides, bread, a drink and dessert. The church is located at 2236 Hwy 15-501 N in Carthage.

Christian Untied Outreach Center of Lee County presents Flight Squad vs. CUOC All Stars on Saturday, Febraury 23 at 6 pm at Lee Senior High. This comedy basketball game will feature high-flying slam dunks, games with kids, and more. Get autographs after the game. Tickets are available at Christian Untied Outreach Center. Call 919-774-8485 for […]

Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption is holding their “Quarters for CARA” event on Sunday, February 24 from 3 to 6 pm at the Stevens Center in Sanford. A quarter auction is a cross between an auction, raffle, and shopping party where you bid quarters to win fabulous prizes. Paddles are $5 each or get 2 […]

The Southern Pines Public Library will host Evening Storytime at 5:30 p.m on Monday, February 25. 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 Sandhills Natural History Society will meet Monday, February 25, at 7 pm at Weymouth Woods Auditorium in Southern Pines. Laura Gingerich, freelance photographer and educator in the NC Sandhills, will present 'Natural Wonders of Cuba,' sharing colorful stories and environmental images from her travels in Cuba over the last 2 years. VISITORS WELCOME! For […]

The Carthage Rotary Club will host its annual Pancake Fundraiser on Thursday, February 28th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at New Century Middle School in Cameron. Plates are $7 for all you can eat. The new Century school will provide music from the choral group while you eat. Proceeds from event will be used for […]