The United Nations set July 30th as World Day Against Human Trafficking. Please join Friend to Friend in the fight to eradicate human trafficking from our community! On July 30th, Friend to Friend will be hosting a free training on how to recognize the signs of human trafficking. The July 30th training will be at […]

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host “Sandhills Invaders” at 3 pm on Sunday, August 5th. Thousands of plant and animal species have been brought to the US from other countries, and some can wreak havoc on native ecosystems. Learn about some of the invasive species […]

The regular monthly meeting of the Sanford Area Photography Club will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 7 pm at the regular meeting site, the Mann Center, 507 N. Steele Street, Sanford. This month’s contest photos are of “Eyes.” The topic of the presentation will be on Digital Image Technology made by Andy […]

Amateur radio has the unique capability to provide communications when no other means are available. For reliable, alternative communications or an enjoyable hobby, take a look at amateur/ham radio. Moore County has an active amateur radio club, the Moore County Amateur Radio Society (MOCARS). Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month (except December) […]

Local animal rescue organizations are joining forces in recognition of International Homeless Animals' Day on August 18th from 3pm-9pm at the Depot Park in Sanford. The rescues involved are Animal Life Rescue, Lending Paws A Hand, Second Chance Ranch Rescue, Facilitate Rescue Inc, and Abandoned Love animal rescue. There will be live music, vendors, Hugger […]

Join a Ranger for a 1-mile hike around the Boyd Round Timber Trail on Sunday, August 19th at 3 pm. See one of the oldest stands of Longleaf Pine and learn about the parks efforts to restore the area using prescribed fire. This program is free and open to the public – for the Boyd […]

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host a Night Hike on Friday, August 24 at 8 pm. Join a Park Ranger for this fun opportunity to explore the Longleaf forest at Night! Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is free and open to […]

It’s Fun it’s Free and it’s educational. It’s for children ten and under, but everyone is invited. If you’re looking for a great outing this summer, don’t miss the annual Children’s Treasure Trail at the Sandhills Community College, Horticultural Gardens on Saturday, August 25, 9 AM to Noon. Kids will learn about butterflies, snakes, gems […]

Crossroads Community Church located at 780 Bibey Rd in Carthage is hosting “A Call To Battle: Men's Conference” on Saturday, August 25th from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Complementary lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. All men and male teens (Single or Married) are invited. There will be singing, praise, worship, testimonies […]

Weymouth Woods (Sandhills Nature Preserve) located at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines will host a special presentation Sandhills Geology with Bob Ganis on Sunday, August 26 at 3 pm. He will discuss everything from the ancient bedrock to the origin of the Sandhills, and reveal some local fossil findings! This program is free […]

The Sandhills Natural History Society will meet Monday, August 27, at 7pm at Weymouth Woods Auditorium, 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd., Southern Pines, NC. Local Geologist Bob Ganis will present, 'Geology & Fossils of the Sandhills'. VISITORS WELCOME! Call 910-692-2167 for more information or visit online at www.sandhillsnature.org.