The Sandhills Photography Club is hosting its first competition for the public. This is an open competition with no specific topic. There is a $10 entry fee per photo and up to two entries can be entered. The deadline for all entries is August 31st. Winners will be announced at the October meeting on October […]

Do you know a child aged 11 through 15 that is interested in electricity and circuits? Have they ever used solder to create a circuit? The NC Cooperative Extension of Lee County is holding a three-day Electric Camp starting Wednesday, August 3rd. The cost is $10. For more details contact Pam Kerley at 919 775 […]

There is an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Oakley Baptist Church in Siler City on Wednesday, August 3rd from 1:30 to 6. Register at redcrossblood.org. If you donate blood in the month of August, you receive a $10 e-card of your choice and are automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a […]

The Broadway Lions Club is hosting a free eye screening at the Christians United Outreach Center located on Lee Avenue in Sanford on Friday, August 5th from 10 to 2.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s brand-new series, First Friday Under the Stars starts August 5th at 8:30 pm. The Raleigh Astronomy Club will host this monthly night sky viewing session at one of TLC’s properties and this session is at Three Bear Acres located at 711 Beaver Dam Road in Creedmoor. Bring a picnic blanket or […]

The Robbins Village Theater Community Center project is fundraising with BarnYard Bingo.  A maximum of 100 tickets will be sold through August 6th (up until the Farmers Day Parade). Tickets are $50.00 each. Circles are drawn on the pavement in front of the theater building and randomly numbered the morning of the parade. The first deposit made by […]

The August meeting of the Sandhills Photography Club, on August 8th at 7 pm, will be a competition with the topic being Arches. The competition will be judged by Baxter Miller, a documentary photographer. Guests are welcome. For detailed information visit sandhillsphotoclub.org.

The Chatham OutReach Alliance known as CORA’s Food Pantry needs the following during the month of August – oil, vinegar, pancake mix, cereal, and zip lock bags. Items can be donated Monday through Friday between 9 am - 3 pm at 40 Camp Drive in Pittsboro.

The Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County needs clerks, sorters, and cashiers to help with the expanded hours of operation at the thrift store. Did you know that that the Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County was voted the #1 Place to volunteer in Sanford? Call (919) 292-22 83 or stop by and […]

All non-expired canned foods are welcomed but the Five N Two Food Pantry located at 17247 NC 27 W Sanford, NC 27332 is running low on the following items – carrots, peas, beans, peaches, and paper towels. If you can donate, please do! The pantry can keep its mission going through amazing community support!

On Friday, August 12th from 10 until 2, the Salvation Army of Lee County is holding a Back to School Bash. The event will have food, games, activities, and giveaways. You cannot beat giveaways of gift cards or a raffle for a laptop! Contact 919-295-2072 for further details.

Come join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a beautiful Saturday morning birding hike at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve on August 13th from 8:30 until 11. Hike starts at the secondary entrance located at 6001 Turkey Farm Road in Chapel Hill. This easy, 1 ½ mile hike will have many stops along the way to be […]

Take your kid fishing on Cardinal Lake in Pinebluff during the annual Rick Rhyne Memorial fishing tournament on Saturday, August 13th. This event is free for kids ages 3 to 16. Bring a rod, but there will be some available if your child does not have one. Bait will be provided, and prizes will be […]

Do you know anyone aged 11 through 18 who is interested in physics, engineering and design, or making things work? The NC Cooperative Extension of Lee County is holding a five-day physics camp starting on Monday, August 15th. The cost is $25. For more details contact Pam Kerley at 919 775 5624.

The American Legion Post 93 is celebrating 100 years on Saturday, August 20th at the Siler City Moose Lodge starting at 1:00. It is free. There will be door prizes, refreshments, and a drawing. RSVP by August 17th to 919-704-1219 or ncpost93@gmail.com.

The Emmanuel Baptist Church of Carthage is holding a free car wash and flea market at the Self-Car Wash on Monroe Street in Carthage. Get your car washed for free, enjoy some free food and drinks and shop the free flea market items on Saturday, August 27th from 9 until 2. Any Donations are welcome. […]

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra will host an Open House Rehearsal on Thursday, September 1st at 6:00 in the Wellard Hall of Sandhills Community College. There will be an information session, open registration, light snacks, and sight reading. Membership is open to the community and there is no cost to join. For more information visit mporchestra.com.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Hike will start at Brumley North Parking Lot (Brumley Forest Nature Preserve, Chapel Hill) on September 3rd at 8:30 am. The Brumley Birding hike will be an easy 1.5-mile hike over about 2 hours with many stops along the way. Please wear good walking shoes, bring a water bottle, […]

Sanford Area Habitat for Humanity is hosting an informational meeting on September 7th at 5:00 at the McSwain Center (2420 Tramway Rd, Sanford). Do you want to learn about how Habitat for Humanity uplifts local families, and our community by creating more stable families that have a place to call home. Due to limited seating […]

Jonesboro United Methodist Church's Annual Chicken Tender Plate Sale will take place this Thursday, September 8th. A plate includes three delicious chicken tenders (cooked on site), green beans, coleslaw, bread and dessert for $9. Drive through or eat in. Funds support outreach ministries to the community.