Given Memorial Library invites military families to the November Gathering at Given on Thursday, November 18th at 3:30pm.  The topic this month is Resources for Military Families.  Rollie Sampson, Military Liaison for Moore County Schools will talk about resources that are available for military families.  Masks are required in the library.

The 47th Annual Community Dinner will take place on Thanksgiving Day at noon outdoors on the campus of the Durham Rescue Mission. They are in need of 425 volunteers to give their time to ensure the neediest in our community are not forgotten on this special day.  Come serve meals to the less fortunate and […]

Volunteer bell ringers needed for Salvation Army’s annual Christmas kettle drive in Chatham and Lee Counties.  Shifts available from December first though the 24th excluding Sundays. Bells and kettle equipment provided, along with support from our Red Kettle Coordinator. Chatham County: contact Jane Wrenn at 919-542-1593 or jane.wrenn@uss.salvationarmy.org.  Lee County: contact Tracy Staley at 919-718-1717 […]

Biscoe Presbyterian Women’s Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Quilt Raffle will be on Saturday, December 4th beginning at 7:30 am.  Located at 108 N Mainstreet in Biscoe.  Vendors on site include cutlery, jams & jellies, jewelry, wood turned items, pottery, wreaths, specialty soaps and homemade breads and bake sale items. Quilt raffle winner drawn. Breakfast […]

The Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills is having an open house at the Logan-Blake Unit in Pinehurst on Saturday, December 4th from 1 to 3:00. Join the club for refreshments and tours of this new facility. RSVP at sandhillsbgc.org/openhouse.

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra will perform their annual holiday concert on Saturday, December 4th from 7-9pm at BPAC (Bee-pack) on the campus of Sandhills Community College.   Join them for a night filled with classic and contemporary holiday music.  MPO Concerts are always free of charge, however, donations are greatly appreciated.  

The CommonThread in Sanford is having an Open House at the studio on Sunday, December 5th from 1 until 4. Volunteers weave on floor looms and make dish towels, placemats, rugs, scarves, purses, plastic totes, and more! The profit from the sales of these items is given back to local groups to help Lee County […]

The New Hope Baptist Church Choir presents Almost There, A Christmas Musical on Sunday, December 5th at 6. Doors open at 5:30 at Worship Center building in Sanford.

The VFW Post 5631 will host the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on December 7th. The program starts at 11:15 and will last for approximately 3 hours. The public is invited to attend. You are asked to wear a facemask. Contact Bill Corder at 919-776-1432 with any questions.

Given Book Shop and the Roast Office are partnering with Moore Buddies Mentoring to help feed families this holiday season.  Drop off non-perishable food items at either location in Pinehurst through December 10th.

The Moore County Choral Society and Moore Brass presents “Sing and Rejoice” a holiday concert on Sunday, December 12th from 7-9pm at BPAC on the campus of Sandhills Community College. 

Seamstresses from various churches meet every Tuesday morning in the fellowship hall of Pocket Presbyterian Church in Sanford at 8:30am.  They sew clothes for children from countries around the world.  If you are interested in joining the “Sewing Sisters Group” call Zelda at 919-776-3767

The Habitat for Humanity of the Sandhills’ Women Build Committee is having a brunch at 10:30 on Thursday, February 3rd. The need for local affordable housing is growing, and the goal is to bring women together to build with and for a future homeowner who will purchase their home with a guaranteed affordable mortgage. You […]

The Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills is holding a live streamed Youth of the Year Celebration, accessed via the website or Facebook page, on February 17th starting at 6:30. The Program honors the nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures and encourages all kids to lead, succeed, and inspire. […]

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count on February 18th through the 21st to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Over these four days you are invited to spend time in your favorite place watching and counting as many birds as you can find and reporting that information. For more information, access birdcount.org.

The Red Cross is experiencing the worst blood shortage in over a decade. Hugger Mugger Brewing Company in Sanford is holding a blood drive on Thursday, March 3rd from 10 to 2:30. If you cannot make that blood drive, access the American Red Cross’ website for additional drives. You can help save lives by scheduling […]

Never been to a Quarter auction? All you need to do is bring a couple rolls of quarters and be ready to have FUN! On March 13th from 2 to 6 attend Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption’s Quarters for CARA at the Steven's Center in Sanford. Lots of great prizes and products to bid on […]

Join the Three Rivers Land Trust Paddling Club with our first group paddle Saturday, March 19th. Meet at the Falls Reservoir in Badin. This group paddle is beginner-friendly, open to the public, and free to attend. Meet at 9:30 AM, with a goal of launching no later than 10AM. All participants must wear a coast […]

The "REFRESH MY SPIRIT" singing group will be performing at Liberty Christian Church in Aberdeen on Sunday, March 20th beginning at 6:00 pm. This is a free event, and ALL ARE WELCOME!

A joint event with the Sandhills Natural History Society and the Three Rivers Land Trust will enable you to see some of the larger trees on the Deep River. This event is being held on March 26th. There will be a botanist to identify the trees along the hike. This will be an approximately 2-mile […]