Join the Three Rivers Land Trust Paddling Club with our first group paddle of 2023 on Saturday, March 18th. Meet at the Falls Reservoir Boat Ramp in Badin (located at the end of Falls Road, off of NC 740). This group paddle is beginner-friendly, open to the public, and free to attend. Sign up at […]

Join Kiwanis of Lee County for a Western Saloon night of fundraising and fun! There will be casino games and prizes along with drinks and food. Doors open at 6 and games are from 7 to 10! This event will be on March 18th at Sanford Elks Lodge (910 Carthage Street).

Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a Spring Wildflower Hike at Swift Creek Bluffs Nature Preserve (7800 Holly Springs Road, Raleigh) on March 19th from 9:30 until 11:00. This will be a moderate 1.5-mile hike exploring the trail system at Swift Creek Bluffs. Due to the size of the parking lot, the hiking group will […]

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s Spring Equinox Sunset Hike at White Pines Nature Preserve (548 S Rocky River Road, Sanford / First Lot) will take place on March 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Join Trail Guide, Elizabeth, for a medium difficulty, 2-mile hike down to the confluence and back. This is a free event, but […]

The Friends of the Aberdeen Library hold a meeting every fourth Thursday at 6 pm at the Aberdeen Fire Department (800 Holly Street). There's work to be done and the Library needs more members to make it happen. If you’re looking for ways to get involved in your community and would like to contribute to […]

Chatham County’s Spring AG Fest will be held this year on Saturday, March 25th from 10 to 2 at the Chatham County NC Agriculture and Conference Center (1192 US 64 Business West) in Pittsboro. There will be exhibitors, vendors, livestock, and events. This event is free and open to the public.

Culdee Presbyterian Church (916 NC-73) in West End will be holding a Community Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 25th from 11 until 2. There will be fun, food and fellowship.

Cameron Historic Preservation is having a FUN raiser titled Save Miss Belle’s Bash on March 25th from 11 until 6. There will be food, music, auction, raffle, and carwash. All money will go to saving Miss Belle’s grand Victorian house. If you cannot attend the event, you can still contribute. Check out Cameron Historic Preservation’s […]

The March 27th meeting of the Sandhills Natural History Society will feature a presentation on the Wood Wide Web by retired professor of environmental ethics, Dr. Ann Haut. To learn how trees connect and communicate, join the society at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve’s Visitors Center (1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines) at 7:30 […]

Veterans, their families, and all members of the community are invited to the Veterans Memorial at the Sanford Municipal Center (225 E Weatherspoon Street) on Wednesday, March 29th for a special flag raising in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day. The ceremony will begin at 12:00.

The American Legion Post 382 will be hosting National Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day on March 29th at 6:00 pm with a free buffet dinner for Veterans. The Legion is off Highway 42 by US 1. Contact David Strong at 919-499-9235.

The Partnership for Children & Families will hold a Toss For A Cause Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April 1st at 10:00. The tournament will be at the Mann Center (507 N Steele Street) in Sanford. The cost is $50 per team. Register at pfcf.org back slash toss.

On Saturday, April 1st there will be a Lee County 4-H Livestock Horticulture Interest Meeting. Meet the volunteer leaders Jim & Jackie Green and tour the farm, which will be the home base for the club. Club logistics and name will be discussed after the tour. For more information contact Pam Kerley at 919-775-5624.

The Coleridge Lions Club is holding an auction on Friday, April 7th at the Coleridge Elementary School (4528 NC-22) in the gymnasium. Hot dogs will be available at 5:30 then the auction starts at 7.

Join the Alfred Moore Chapter of DAR, in conjunction with The Moore County Historical Society and The Sunrise Theater as the men who crafted the Constitution are remembered in the musical movie 1776 on Tuesday, April 11th. A free matinee for seniors begins at 12:30. At 6:00, photos can be taken with members in period […]

St. Luke United Methodist Church’s (Sanford) The Ark Ministry provides direct aid to some of its neighbors most in need. Currently the need is for blankets, toilet paper, and paper towels. If you can provide items for this ministry, contact the church at 919-776-2012.

Zach’s Toy Chest fights cancer one toy at a time. Currently, there is a NEW toy drive taking place through May 5th for North Carolina children ages zero to eighteen who are fighting cancer and other illnesses. There are drop off locations in Sanford, Pittsboro, and Greensboro. A list is provided on zachstoychest.org.

The Southern Lee Agriculture Department’s Annual Spring Plant Sale is on Saturday, April 15th from 10 until 2:00. There will be annuals, perennials, vegetables, hanging baskets and mixed planters. Southern Lee is located at 2301 Tramway Road in Sanford. The sale will be at the greenhouse next to the tennis courts. All monies go back […]

The Sandhills Farm Tour will be on Saturday, April 15th from 10 until 3. Explore four Moore County farms during this fun and educational self-driving tour. Rain or shine. This event is free, but a ticket is required. Information and tickets can be found at sandhillsfarmtour2023.eventbrite.com.

Jones Chapel United Methodist Church (89 Jones Chapel Road) in Sanford is holding their spring bazaar on Saturday, April 15th. Dinner will be BBQ or chicken pastry, vegetables, coleslaw, drink, and dessert. It will be served from 5:30 to 6:30. An auction will follow. Tickets are $10.00 per person. Take outs will be available.