The Sandhills Branch of the English Speaking Union will hold a Shakespeare Competition on Saturday, February 15 from 3 to 5 pm at The Village Chapel on Azalea Road in Pinehurst. An organ recital at 2:30 pm will precede the competition featuring performances by Moore County High School students. This free event is open to […]

Join a park ranger at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines on Sunday, February 16th at 3 pm to learn the basics of finding your way with a compass. Courses will be off trail. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are recommended. This free event is open to the public.

The Sanford Area Photography Club will meet on Thursday, February 20 at 7 pm at the Mann Center on Steele Street in Sanford. This month’s discussion will focus on the Luminar processing program. For more info visit sanfordareaphotoclub.com or find them on Facebook at “Sanford Area Photo Club (SAPC).”

Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS). The next meeting is scheduled for 7 pm Thursday, February 20 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 visit […]

The Linden Lodge Foundation will host a Shred-It Day on Saturday, February 22 from 9 am to noon at Linden Lodge on Linden Road in Aberdeen. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Donations go towards the enrichment of the lives of our Linden Lodge residents living with persistent and severe mental illness. […]

The Carthage Historical Museum on Rockingham Street in Carthage has a special exhibit during February celebrating Black History Month. Visitors are invited to take a book about African-American contributions to American History, each Sunday afternoon from 2-5 pm.

Join a park ranger at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines on Sunday, February 23rd at 3 pm to find the rare Sandhills Pyxie-moss, a species only known to exist in a few Carolina Counties. Meet at the Paint Hill Tract for this 1.5 mile hike. This free event is open to the public.

The Sandhills Natural History Society will meet Monday, February 24, at 7 pm at Weymouth Woods Auditorium, on Ft. Bragg Road in Southern Pines. Ellie Daniels, Eastern Regional Director for “Three Rivers Land Trust” will speak on the merger of TRLT with SALT (Sandhills Area Land Trust) and describe conservation work TRLT does for the […]

Join a park ranger at Weymouth Woods in Southern Pines on Tuesday, February 25th at 7 pm for a night hike. Enjoy the trails by starlight and learn about nocturnal animals. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. This free event is open to the public.

The Western Harnett Kiwanis Club will host a Neighborhood Mixer on Thursday, February 27 at the YMCA on Highway 87 in Cameron from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. This informational meeting will include a suitcase drive for Harnett County Foster Children, and info about The Care Bear Program for hospitalized children and the Pack Back Buddy […]

Daubs Chapel United Methodist Church on Daubs Chapel Road in West End will host its annual auction on Friday, February 28 beginning at 6:30 pm. Food will be available for purchase beginning at 5 pm.

The Village Chapel will host a seminar on sharing Christ with Muslims on Saturday, February 29 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Chapel Hall. Noted evangelist Daniel Messiah – a Christian convert from Islam – will lead the seminar. Learn what Muslims need to hear about our Savior Jesus Christ. Daniel Messiah has […]

Oakley Baptist Youth will be having a BBQ Fundraiser on Friday, March 6th. Lunch will be served from 11a-1:30p and dinner from 3:30-7p.  Plates are $8 each and include a drink, BBQ, bread, slaw, chips, and a dessert. Siler City pick-up locations include the Maxway parking lot; also next to Walgreens on 64 and at […]

The Seagrove Elementary PTO will host a spring fling on Saturday, March 7 beginning at 1 pm. Enjoy games, face painting, hair braiding, cake walk, a country store and so much more. Hot dogs are available from 1:00 - 5:30 pm, and a Barbecue Supper from 3:00 - 5:30 pm. Silent auction throughout the day, […]

New Life Baptist Church (formally New Life Praise Church) in Sanford will host guest Pastor Neal Jackson on Sunday, March 8 at 9 am. Sunday School to follow at 10:30 am. All are welcome.

The Southern Pines Public Library will host Conversation Café, on Sunday, March 8th at 3 pm. This event will be an open, hosted dialogue, lasting approximately an hour and a half. This month’s topic will be Current Events Fatigue: Dealing with the 24/7 News Cycle. All are welcome.

The Breadbasket of Sanford will hold its Annual Fundraiser Dinner Theatre on Thursday, March 12. Dinner will be served at the Dennis A Wicker Civic Center at 5:30 pm. Enjoy a presentation of Steel Magnolias at 7 pm at the Temple Theatre. Tickets are $40 each and proceeds benefit The Breadbasket of Sanford.

This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled.  The Jonesboro Rotary Club is sponsoring a Rise Against Hunger event on Saturday, March 14 at the Lion’s Club House on the Lee County fairgrounds. Volunteers are needed to help package over 34,000 meals. Register at events.riseagainsthunger.org/LeeRotary.

The Sisterhood of Stone Chapel on Hwy 15-501 in Carthage will have a Fish & Chicken Plate Sale on Saturday, March 14 starting at 11 am. Plates will include 2 sides, hushpuppies, a drink and dessert. Plates are $10 each.

Join Lee County Extension Staff and Naturalist Jimmy Randolph for a Native Plant Photography Hike at San Lee Park on Saturday, March 14 from 1 to 3 pm. Register for this free event by Wednesday, March 11 by calling 919-775-5624. The hike will traverse rocky and moderately steep terrain; dress accordingly. Don’t forget your camera!