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Vietnam Veterans Chapter 966 will hold their annual Field of Honor with over 400 American flags displayed honoring veterans and active-duty service members. The Field of Honor will be on display from Sunday November 6th through Sunday November 13th at the West End Fire Department. Taps will be played each night at sunset.
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (1601 Raeford Road) in Fayetteville on Wednesday, November 9th from 11 until 4. Access red cross blood.org to register.
Central Carolina Community College (1105 Kelly Drive) in Sanford will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 Thursday, November 10th at the Lee Main Campus’ flagpoles. The program will include ceremonies performed by cadets from the Army ROTC battalion based at Campbell University. The event is open to the public.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the First United Methodist Church (224 N. Fayetteville Street) in Asheboro on Thursday, November 10th from 2 until 6:30. Access red cross blood.org to register.
The Marine Corps League Birthday Dinner is celebrated every year on November 10th. The Sanford league will be celebrating at the Davison’s Steaks from 6 to 9. If you are a veteran marine, contact Ron Wagner at 919-775-7876 or Linda Missimer at 919-499-2868 to reserve your spot.
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 5 will be hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial Pavilion (210 South Main Street) in Broadway. The public is invited to attend. Contact Victoria Graf at 919-935-2836 for additional information.
The Pocket Presbyterian Church’s Touch-a-Truck event will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 10 until 1. The event will showcase antique and emergency vehicles. Hotdogs will be served. The church is located on Pocket Church Road in Sanford. Contact Randy Wicker at 919-721-0822 for additional information.
The Sandhills Photography Club will meet on Monday, November 14th at 7 pm. There will be a presentation and judging of the Street Photography Team Challenge along with the elections of club officers for 2023. This meeting will at the Ball Visitors Center at the Sandhills Horticultural Gardens (3395 Airport Road) in Southern Pines.
The Durham Rescue Mission is hosting its Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. This event will be held outdoors at the Mission located at 1201 East Main Street, Durham on November 24th from 11 until 1:30. The Mission needs volunteers, turkeys, and new bicycles for this event. If you can volunteer or provide a turkey, please call […]
The Sanford Police Department is holding its annual toy drive for local families. Donate and drop off a new unwrapped toy at the Police Department anytime day or night now through December 9th. The police department is located at 225 E. Weatherspoon Street in Sanford.
A quilt is being raffled by the Randolph Senior Adults Association Quilting Club. Proceeds will help to strengthen, expand, and support senior programs in Randolph County. The quilt is on display at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Adult Resource & Education Center located at 347 W. Salisbury Street in Asheboro. The drawing will be held […]
The Durham Rescue Mission needs Christmas toys. The need is to replenish a supply of toys for boys and girls for the Annual Christmas Community Event on December 23rd. See the toy list on durhamrescuemission.org. Call 919-688-9641 x 5025 to schedule a drop-off or to get more details.
The Biscoe Presbyterian Church’s Women’s Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Quilt Raffle will be Saturday, November 19th beginning at 7:00 am. The Church is located at 108 N. Main Street, Biscoe.
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church is holding a Merry Market Craft Sale November 19th from 9 to 3. There will be over a dozen local crafters and artists. The church is located at 1145 Seven Lakes Drive in Seven Lakes.
Thanksgiving for Animals is a fundraiser for Holly's Nest Wildlife Center that will take place on Saturday, November 26th starting at 7:30 pm. The event will be held at The Mod (46 Sanford Road) in Pittsboro to help raise funds for all the animals nursed back to health by Holly’s Nest. There is no cost […]
The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Birding is on December 3rd from 8:30 to 11:00 am at the Brumley North Nature Preserve. The 1.5-mile hike will be led by the Conservancy and the New Hope Audubon Society. Wear good walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. This is a free […]
The Triangle Land Conservancy along with the Raleigh Astronomy Club’s winter star party will be at Three Bears in Creedmoor on December 3rd from 4 to 9 pm. Come for all or part of the event. It is suggested to bring a picnic blanket or chair to stargaze in, extra layers, a red flashlight, and […]
Usher in the Christmas Season with a Christmas Carol Concert, performed by the Pinehurst United Methodist Church Worship choir and accompanied by a professional chamber orchestra. Brimming with fresh arrangements of favorite carols, the concert celebrates the Christmas story. There will be two performances: one on Saturday, December 3rd at 7 pm and the other […]
The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Annual Winter Concert is on Saturday, December 3rd starting at 7:00. The performance will be held at Sandhills Community College’s Bradshaw Performing Arts Center in the Owens Auditorium. Admission is a donation of choice.
Join Common Thread (234 Carthage Street) in Sanford for an open house on Sunday, December 4th from 1 until 4. There will be hand woven items such as dish towels, placemats, scarves, purses and more to purchase. Cash or check only. Refreshments will be served.