The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone that donating blood and platelets is essential to keep the blood supply strong. The next blood drive in Sanford will be Tuesday, June 25th from 1:30 pm  to 6 :00 pm at St. Luke Methodist Church 2916 Wicker Street. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org.

Interested in learning more about beekeeping or becoming a beekeeper? Hoke County Beekeepers are an organization of experienced, new and aspiring beekeepers. The next meeting is on Thursday, June 27th from 6:30 pm  to 7:30 pm the Robert A. Wright Hoke County Agricultural Center 645 E Palmer St in Raeford.   To learn more visit hokecountybeekeepers.com. 

Hillmon Grove Baptist Church – 384 Hillmon Grove Road in Cameron is hosting a Gospel Music Night featuring Trinity Quartet on Sunday, June 30th starting at 5 pm.  This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, July 7th, enjoy Pittsboro Summerfest in downtown Pittsboro from 4 to 9 pm.  This free event features live music, kids’ activities, decorated bike parade, a barbeque cookoff and more.

Join Chatham County NC Cooperative Extension for “Pest and Disease Management in Vegetable Gardens” on Tuesday, July 9th from 9 to noon at Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center 1192 US 64 Business West in Pittsboro. Learn how to manage pests, diseases and weeds at this free workshop.  To register visit eventbrite.com and type Pest […]

New Life Bible Church – 2398 Wicker Street in Sanford is hosting Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4 to 11 - July 9th through July 11th from 6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm.  Pre-registration is available at newlifesanford.com or on their Facebook page.

New Life Bible Church – 2398 Wicker Street in Sanford is hosting Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4 to 11 - July 9th through July 11th from 6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm.  Pre-registration is available at newlifesanford.com or on their Facebook page.

New Life Bible Church – 2398 Wicker Street in Sanford is hosting Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4 to 11 - July 9th through July 11th from 6:30 pm  to 8:30 pm.  Pre-registration is available at newlifesanford.com or on their Facebook page.

Join Chatham County NC Cooperative Extension for “What’s the Matter with My ‘Mater” on Tuesday, July 16th from 9 to 11:30 at Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center 1192 US 64 Business West in Pittsboro. Learn how to identify and manage the most common pests and diseases of home-grown tomatoes at this free workshop. To […]

Celebrate the season and the ultimate summer flavor at Pittsboro Farmers Market’s 4th Annual Tomato Fest Thursday, July 18, from 3-6 located at Main Street Station. Vendors will share recipes and samples, and of course, there will be plenty of tomatoes for purchase. For more information visit their Facebook page.

Emmanuel Baptist Church – 632 McCrimmon Road in Carthage is hosting Vacation Bible School Thursday, July 18th through Saturday, July 20th.  Thursday and Friday’s hours are from 5:30 pm  to 8:00 pm  with dinner. And Saturday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm with lunch. For more information visit emmanuelbaptistcarthage.com. 

Visit the House in the Horseshoe in Sanford on Saturday, August 3rd from 10:00am to 4:00pm for the 243rd Commemoration Battle Reenactment. This one-day event will highlight the struggles of the backcountry as the Revolutionary War engulfed North Carolina.  Parking for the event will be $5 per vehicle.

Join Red Branch Baptist Church – 1748 Old River Road in Carthage for their annual Vacation Bible School July 22 through 25 from 6 to 7:30 for kids ages 4 through 12th All are welcome. For more information visit their Facebook page.

Join Sandhills Natural History Society Monday, July 22nd from 7:30 to 8:45 at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve – 1024 North Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines.  Dr. Harry LeGrand will be speaking about “Butterflies in the Sandhills”.  This event is free and open to the public.

Join Yates Thagard  Baptist Church - 3820 Vass Carthage Road in Carthage on Wednesday, July 24th as they host The Story of Ruth presented by The Academy of Arts Summer Drama Team. This free event for the entire family is from 7:00 to 8:30. For more information visit yatesthagard.com

The American Red Cross wants to remind everyone that donating blood and platelets is essential to keep the blood supply strong. Central Baptist Temple 1411 Fire Tower Road in Sanford is hosting a blood drive Thursday, July 25th from noon to 5:00 pm. To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org.

Enjoy the music of The Bullard Family as they perform at Emmanuel Baptist Church - 632 McCrimmon Road in Carthage on Sunday, July 28th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Admission is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken.

The American Red Cross is in critical need for blood and platelets donors. Randolph Communications – 317 East Dixie Drive in Asheboro is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, July 31st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. To make an appointment or find blood drives in your community visit redcrossblood.org. 

Join the N C Cooperative Extension Office – Lee County for their “How-To-Garden” series from 5:30 pm  to 7:00 pm at the Lee County Library – 107 Hawkins Avenue in Sanford. Learn about "Saving Seeds from the Garden" during the first class in the series on Thursday, August 1st.  This series is free and open […]

Curious about beekeeping or thinking of becoming a beekeeper? Come to the Harnett County Beekeepers Association Meeting on Thursday, August 1st at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Harnett County, located at 126 Alexander Dr. in Lillington.