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The Friends of Aberdeen Library organization is holding, "Turning The Page" - Pocketbook Bingo on August 10th at Bethesda Presbyterian Church (1002 N Sandhills Blvd) in Aberdeen. The fun begins at 7:00 and is $50 per person. Winners will receive designer pocketbooks! Register at FriendsOfAberdeenLibrary.com. All proceeds go towards the renovation of the Aberdeen library!
Back to school is right around the corner and the Durham Rescue Mission wants to celebrate. Come to 1201 East Main Street in Durham on Friday, August 11th from 10 to 2 for their annual back-to-school party. For more information, visit DurhamRescueMission.org.
Love Chatham is hosting a Chicken Plate Fundraiser on Saturday, August 12th from 3 to 7 at Freedom Family Church (421 North Holly Avenue) in Siler City. Enjoy grilled chicken thighs, coleslaw, green beans, rice, roll, beverage, and dessert for $10.00. Eat in or pick up. Tickets are available at EventBrite.com.
The Sandhills Photography Club’s August meeting will be a competition. The topic will be Animals on the Move. The meeting is on August 14th starting at 7 at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens Visitors Center (3245 Airport Road) in Southern Pines.
On August 15th, Veterans Bridge Home is sponsoring a veterans’ coffee at the Lee County Fairgrounds (505 N 7th Street, Sanford) starting at 6:30 am. A veterans’ coffee is for Veterans to meet other Veterans and to learn about Veteran benefits. If you have any questions, contact Keith Gallagher at 919-770-6352.
Bring the kids out to the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills’ annual fishing tournament at Cardinal Lake (657 Walnut Street, US 1 South) in Pinebluff on Saturday, August 19th from 9 to 1. It's free for kids ages 3 to 16. Bring your rod. If you don’t have one, there will be plenty […]
The youth of Emmanuel Baptist Church are holding a car wash and flea market at Self Car Wash (1010 Monroe Street) in Carthage on Saturday, August 19th from 9 until 2. Everything is free…car wash, flea market, hot dogs, chips, and drinks!
The Sandhills Photography Club’s summer social scheduled for Saturday, August 19th at the Talamore Golf Country Club from 5:30 to 9. For more information visit SandhillsPhotoClub.org.
Live Like Madison Blood Drive scheduled for Tuesday, August 22nd from 12:30 to 6 at Saint Lukes United Methodist Church (1501 Turnpike Road) in Laurinburg. Live Like Madison Blood Drive is sponsored by the American Red Cross.
Through the Angel Tree Program, the Salvation Army provides Christmas gifts to children whose families are struggling financially and emotionally to meet the day to day demands of life. In Chatham County, the Salvation Army Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts for 800 to 1000 children 12 and under. If you feel called to help, please […]
North Carolina Agricultural Extension Agent Savanah Laur will present "Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants" at a meeting of the Sandhills Natural History Society on Monday, August 28th beginning at 7:30 PM. The meeting is free and open to the public and will be held at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve (1024 Fort Bragg […]
The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra is holding a Fall Semester Open House on Thursday, August 31st starting at 6 pm at 10862 US 15-501 Highway in Southern Pines. All new and inquiring members are encouraged to attend.
Help the children of New Century Middle School have the supplies they need to start off the school year. The Rotary of Carthage is holding a supply drive through September 30th for items such as glue sticks, pencils, highlighters etcetera. Drop off at First Bank (109 West Monroe Street) in Carthage.
The Raleigh Astronomy Club will be hosting a night sky viewing session at Three Bears Acres (600 Beaver Dam Road) in Creedmoor for star viewing fun on Friday, September 1st from 7:45 to 10 p.m. Leave furry friends at home, please. Bring a picnic blanket or chair, bug spray, a red flashlight, snacks and a […]
On Friday, September 3rd from noon until 4, join Forest Hazel at the Chatham Historical Museum (9 Hillsboro Street in Pittsboro). The discussion will be about Chatham County’s unique mining history. The event is free, and everyone is invited. For more information, visit ChathamHistory.org.
The Randolph Partnership for Children invites you to a screening of the documentary Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope on Wednesday, September 6th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sunset Theater (234 Sunset Avenue) in Asheboro. After the screening, engage in a discussion and explore resources from local organizations. Reserve […]
Join Triangle Land Conservancy Trail Guides on a social hike series at Horton Grove (7360 Jock Road in Bahama) on Wednesday, September 6th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. During the hike, you will tackle 1-2 miles of trails. The hike will extend past dusk, so feel free to bring a flashlight or headlamp. This is […]
Jonesboro United Methodist Church (407 West Main Street) in Sanford is holding a Chicken Tender Plate Sale on Thursday, September 7th from 11:30 until 4:00. Each plate is loaded with tasty chicken tenders, green beans, coleslaw, roll and dessert for $10. Proceeds support efforts to minister to the church’s community.
United Way’s 2023 Day of Caring is the Largest Community Service Day in Scotland County. This year’s event is on Friday, September 8th starting at 8 a.m. with a free breakfast for all volunteers at the Laurinburg Presbyterian Church (600 West Church Street in Laurinburg). For more information, visit UWSCOTCO.org.
Join Triangle Land Conservancy volunteers for this family friendly volunteer day! A great, big group of volunteers will gather on September 9th at 9 am to pull up as much stilt grass as we can. Over the last two years, volunteers have cleared away hundreds of invasive plants, making room for natives – and stilt […]