Lee County’s Cooperative Extension is hosting an evening lecture Meet the Replacements on Thursday, October 12th from 6:30 to 8 pm at the McSwain Center (2420 Tramway Road) in Sanford. You will learn about the native plants that you can receive through the Bradford Pear Bounty. The event is free, but the agents are asking […]

Sanford Brush and Palette Club’s 58th Annual Art Show starts on Saturday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m. and goes on through Sunday, October 21st at the Mann Center (507 North Steele Street) in Sanford. This family-friendly event celebrates diverse artwork from its members. For more information on the daily activities, visit SanfordArts.org.

Explore the Pines of the Piedmont at the White Pines Nature Preserve (548 S Rocky River Road) in Sanford brought to you by the Triangle Land Conservancy on October 14th from 9 to 11 am. You will learn about the five pines that you can find at the preserve. This preserve contains species not typically […]

The Youth of Emmanual Baptist Church are sponsoring a Free Car Wash at Advanced Auto Parts (3836 US 15-501) in Carthage on October 14th from 10:30 to 1. Donations will be accepted and appreciated. All proceeds will support the church’s Youth Winter Retreat.

New Life Bible Church’s Family Fun Fest is on October 14th from 11 to 2. This is a free event with snacks, attractions, and gifts. The church is located at 2398 Wicker Street in Sanford.

Rushwood Church (1810 Old Farmer Road) in Asheboro is cooking up some food for their Chicken BBQ Youth Fundraiser on Saturday, October 14th starting at 11:00 a.m. Pick up lunch or dinner. The meal is BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Slaw, Roll, Dessert & Tea for $10.00. Tickets can be purchased at the church. All proceeds […]

All men are invited to join Emmanuel Baptist Church (632 McCrimmon Road) in Carthage for its Men's Fellowship Supper on October 14th from 5 to 7. The event will include food, fun, fellowship, prayer and devotion.

The Lee County Veterans Council is hosting coffee time on Tuesday, October 17th from 9 to 10:30 am at the Lions Club at the Lee County Fairgrounds. Coffee time is a veteran’s get-together to share knowledge about VA Services. Spouses invited. There will be coffee and pastries. Direct questions to Keith Gallagher at 919-770-6352.

The League of Women Voters of Moore County will be hosting the 2023 Candidate Forum for the upcoming Pinehurst Municipal Elections on October 17th at 6:00 PM at the Village Hall (395 Magnolia Road) in Pinehurst. Candidates for both the village council and the mayoral election will be represented.

Take Back the Night, a Candlelight Vigil, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Downtown Southern Pines Park. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Friend-to-Friend is asking you to join the organization to honor those from North Carolina who have lost their lives due to domestic violence. For more […]

Morris Chapel United Methodist Church (8533 Cox Mill Road) in Sanford will hold a spaghetti dinner in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 20th from 6 to 8. Dinner is $8.00 per adult and $5.00 Children ages 12 and under. Eat in or carry out.

The Outreach Mission’s fundraiser, A Home for the Holidays, is taking place now through December 2nd. Tickets are $10 each and the prize is a 10x12 playhouse / shed. Tickets can be purchased via sanfordoutreachmission.com. The drawing will take place on December 2nd.

The 2023 Field of Honor is a living display of heroism. All flags will proudly be displayed on the Parade Field of the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum at 100 Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville.

The Tramway Baptist Church (2401 Jefferson Davis Highway) in Sanford is having their annual harvest sale and auction on Saturday, October 21st. The bake and craft sale runs from 8 to 2:30. Barbecue or chicken-n-dumplings is available to eat in, take out or drive through from 11 to 2:30. $10 donation. The auction starts at […]

Drop off new or gently used coats on October 21st from 9 to noon at Yates Thagard Baptist Church’s Drive Through Coat Drive. The church is located at 3820 Vass Carthage Road in Carthage. Hot Chocolate will be served. Coats collected will be distributed to Moore County families in need.

The Friends of the Aberdeen Library’s Crusin’ The Park Car Show is on Saturday, October 21st from 9 to 3 at 301 Lake Park Crossing in Aberdeen. There will be vintage and hot rod cars, music, silent auctions, book sales and raffles. The event is free to the public.

Shop the annual bake and boutique sale of the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange (15 Azalea Road) in Pinehurst on Saturday, October 21st from 10 to 2. The sale features new and gently used merchandise along with raffle tickets. 100% of all funds raised by Women of the Pines benefits local Moore County Charities. For more information, […]

The Culdee Presbyterian Church (916 NC Highway 73) in West End is having a Harvest Festival on October 21st from 10 to 6:30. Events include a country store, the youth group’s hot dog lunch, a live auction, chicken and dumplings dinner, and raffles.

The Puppy Creek Fire Department’s 8th Annual "Run for a Cure" 5K is scheduled for Saturday, October 28th from 9:00 to 11:30 at 300 Medical Pavilion Drive in Raeford. The 5K is a chance to get out and crawl-walk-jog-run to help raise money towards getting free breast exams, wig assistance and other breast cancer related […]

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 28th at 1:00 p.m. at the Gates Four Golf & Country Club (6775 Irongate Drive) in Fayetteville. All proceeds benefit the Loaves and Fishes Ministry and the Food Closet. The cost is $65 per person and can be purchased at EventBrite.com.