The Lee County Cooperative Extension is hosting Jambor-Bee – saving the bees one beat at a time. Come out to the Chatham Street Parking lot in Sanford on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 am to noon for plenty of bee free activities! You can learn more on the Lee County Center Page on the North […]

Moore County Historical Association is hosting a special Colonial Day at the Shaw House in Southern Pines on Saturday May 30th from 10:00 am  to 4:00 pm. There’ll be colonial reenactors, crafts from the period, a blacksmith, and more. The event is free and open to the public.

The Sandhills Detachment of the Marine Corps League is holding their annual picnic for all active duty and veteran U.S. Marines and Fleet Marine Force Navy personnel and their families – happening on Saturday, May 30th from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Aberdeen Lake Park.

Come be a part of Gospel Sounds on the Grounds at Miracle Baptist Church in Sanford on Saturday, May 30th starting at 3:00 pm.  This will be an exciting afternoon of singing by Hickory Grove Gospel Quartet, Black Creek Bluegrass Gospel Band, and the Church Choir. Please RSVP at 919 499-1722. That’s 499- 1722.

CARA is hosting a Quarters for CARA auction Sunday, May 31st   starting at 2:00 pm at the Stevens Center in Sanford. This fundraiser benefits the animals at Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption. For more information visit CARA-NC.org.

It’s time for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge!  This year’s theme is Unearth a Story and Lee County Libraries are kicking off this year’s reading challenge on Monday, June 1st from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Main Library now on Bragg Street in Sanford.  Come sign up for the Reading Program while enjoying […]

Learn how to turn your favorite fruits into tasty snacks with the Chatham County Cooperative Extension during the Dehydrating Workshop: Fruit Leathers on Thursday June 4th starting at 2:00 pm. To learn more including registering for the workshop – visit the Chatham County Center page on the North Carolina Cooperative Extension website.

The Friends of the Harnett County Library are having their Summer Used Book Sale at the main library in Lillington on Friday, June 5th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm  and Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be something for everyone. All proceeds support the library’s programs and services.

The Friends of the Harnett County Library are having their Summer Used Book Sale at the main library in Lillington on Friday, June 5th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm  and Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be something for everyone. All proceeds support the library’s programs and services.

The Harnett County Library is kicking off the 2026 Summer Reading program on Saturday, June 6th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the main library in Lillington. Come out to register your child and enjoy family-friendly events like bouncy houses, snowballs, rock climbing and more. 

Step into the past with the Chatham County Historical Association as they lead 2 historical walking tours in Pittsboro on Sunday, June 7th. Learn how roads, rails and other modes of transportation shaped Pittsboro. For more information including times and tickets, visit ChathamHistory.org.

The VFW Post 5631 in Sanford will be hosting a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, June 13th starting at 9:00 am. Everyone is invited to the ceremony that will be assisted by the Boys and Girls Scout Troops from Saint Luke's Methodist Church. Anyone with old and tattered flags can bring them ahead of time […]

Brick City Tigers offers “no charge” football and cheer programs for youth ages 5 to 14 in Lee and surrounding counties.  To help with this effort, they’re having a fund-raising carwash on Saturday, June 13th at 200 Church Street in Sanford from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Come out and support a good cause while […]

First Baptist Church in Sanford is hosting Vacation Bible School – Rainforest Falls  - June 15th through the 18th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Open to children who have complete K through 5th grade, they’ll enjoy crafts, games, snacks, music and more. Visit FCBSanford.org to learn more and to register your child.

Join the Sandhills Community College Jazz Band for “Sound of Swing in the Sandhills” on Monday June 15th at Owens Auditorium in Pinehurst starting at 6. The concert is free and open to the public, but tickets are required from Ticket Me Sandhills. 

Emmanuel Baptist Church of Carthage is hosting Vacation Bible School Construction Zone - Wednesday, June 17th through Saturday the 20th. Times during the week will be from 6:00 pm  to 8:00 pm  and then 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday. Everyone is invited to bring their kids for fun, food, and fellowship.

Join the Sandhills Natural History Society on Monday, June 22nd at the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve in Southern Pines starting at 7:30 pm. Dr. Bob Ganis will talk about his fieldwork to collect, identify and preserve geological artifacts that are displayed and used for educational programs at the Nature Preserve.

Bring the whole family out to Nancy Kiser Park in Carthage for some sweet summer fun during the Popsicles in the Park Event hosted by Carthage Church of God.  This free community gathering will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd from 10:00 am to noon. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors in the […]

First Presbyterian Church in Dunn is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 23rd from 12:30 pm  to 6:00 pm.  Make your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org.

Red Branch Baptist Church in Carthage are hosting a One-Day Summer Bible Camp on Saturday, June 27th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for kids ages 5 to 12.  They’ll enjoy an action-packed day filled with inflatables, water games, and exciting activities.  To register your child, visit Red Branch Baptist Church on Facebook.