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The Emmanuel Baptist Church (632 McCrimmon Road) in Carthage is holding a Chase Fraley Memorial Blood Drive on Saturday, May 6th from 9 to 2. All donors will receive a T-Shirt and a $20.00 gift card. Walk-ins are welcome but an appointment is encouraged. Visit oneblood.org to make an appointment.
Quarters for CARA will take place on Sunday, May 7th from 2 until 6 at the Stevens Center (1576 Kelly Drive) in Sanford. A quarter auction is a cross between an auction, a raffle and a shopping party where you bid quarters to win fabulous items. Remember it all benefits the animals at Carolina Animal […]
The Friends of the Lee County Library will host their Annual Book Sale on May 11th through the 13th at the main branch on Hawkins Avenue. Thursday will be Member Preview Night from 5 to 8 pm, with memberships available for purchase. Friday’s hours are 9 to 5, and Saturday’s hours are 9 to noon.
Drive for the Arc 2023 is on Friday, May 12th from 9 until 2 at the Seven Lakes Golf Club (124 East Devonshire Avenue) in West End. This golf tournament benefits the Arc of Moore. Cost is $100 per person and includes green fees, cart, and lunch. Tickets can be purchased at thearcofmoore.org.
National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food drive is Saturday, May 13th. Participating in this year’s Food Drive is simple. Just leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox Saturday, May 13th and your letter carrier will do the rest. These donations go directly to a local food pantry.
The Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Springfest Yard Sale is on Saturday, May 13th from 7 until noon. The church is located at 2505 Village Drive in Fayetteville. All proceeds help children of Cumberland County.
Grip It ‘N Rip It Golf Tournament is on Monday, May 15th at the Governors Club Golf Course (11000 Governors Drive) in Chapel Hill. The event benefits the Durham Rescue Mission. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit DurhamRescueMission.org.
The Salvation Army of Chatham County’s Grand Opening for its new location will be on Thursday, May 18th starting at 10 am. Join the Salvation Army in celebrating at 126 Village Lake Road in Siler City. There are limited seats, so RSVP to Rebecca at 336-763-6402.
Don’t cook on Friday, May 19th. Tramway Baptist Church (2401 Jefferson Davis Highway) in Sanford is cooking up a feast for their Spring Plate Sale. Plates include BBQ chicken, baked beans and cole slaw. Donation is $10. Sale starts at 11:00 and runs until the food is gone. Eat in or drive through.
Star United Methodist Church (252 S Main Street) is having their Springfest Auction & Spaghetti Meal on Saturday, May 20th. The meal will be offered from 3 until 6. The live auction starts at 6:30.
The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra proudly presents “Adventure is Calling,” on Saturday, May 20th, at 7:00 at Pinecrest High School’s R. E. Lee Auditorium. Come along with the orchestra and experience the sights and sounds of “New York, New York” and “Chicago” and do a little “California Dreamin’” as they go “On the Trail.” Your admission […]
The Joel Fund’s Operation Art Spring Session Student Showcase will be on Sunday, May 21st from 2 until 4 at the TJF Art Studio (822 South White Street) in Wake Forest. Operation Art is a community arts program aiming to provide an expressive outlet for the emotional wellbeing in the lives of veterans and their […]
The Pinehurst United Methodist Church (4111 Airport Road) in Pinehurst is celebrating Memorial Day with a concert on Sunday, May 21st from 4 to 5. The concert will feature the church’s choir with a full orchestra. Childcare is available. For more information, visit PinehurstUMC.org.
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Technician Alicia Bachman will give a presentation on the Bird Atlas project, a five-year effort to learn more about birds in North Carolina. The presentation is sponsored by the Sandhills Natural History Society and will be held on Monday, May 22nd at 7:30 PM at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve […]
Always a Joyful Noise Variety Show will take place on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Culdee Presbyterian Church (916 NC Highway 73) in West End. The performance will include Joyful Noise students’ “All Time Favorites” and some surprises. For more information visit CuldeeChurch.net.
Walk for the Animals will take place on Saturday, May 27th from 9 until 1 at Duke University’s East Campus (712 Broad Street) in Durham. The 1.5-mile walk benefits the Animal Protection Society of Durham. For more information, visit apsofdurham.org.
Come to Emmanuel Baptist Church (632 McCrimmon Road) in Carthage to hear The Kingsmen Quartet on Sunday, May 28th at 6:00. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken.
Lending Paws a Hand (145 Colley Lane) in Cameron seeks to save the lives of unwanted at-risk animals in Lee County. They are holding a motorcycle charity ride and pet adoption event on Saturday, June 3rd. Registration is at 10 am and ride at noon. There will be a poker run, hot dogs, raffles, great […]
Family Promise of Lee County’s fundraiser Spring for the Promise is a tasting and silent auction on Tuesday, June 6th from 5:30 until 7:30 at the Elks Club (910 Carthage Road) in Sanford. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling 919-718-1540 or through any Family Promise Board Member.
Join Triangle Land Conservancy Trail Guides on a social hike at Horton Grove in Bahama. This evening hike will be on Wednesday, June 7th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The hike will extend past dusk, so feel free to bring a flashlight or headlamp. This is a free event, but preregistration is required at TriangleLand.org.