The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need. Leave your donation of non-perishable food items next to your mailbox on Saturday, May 14th. In Lee County donations will benefit the local food pantry at the Christian United Outreach Center.

The Carthage United Methodist Church wants everyone to attend the Community Table at the Carthage Elementary School Cafeteria at 5:00 on Saturday, May 14th. This is a free, family-friendly event with a mission to bring together people from all walks of life throughout Carthage and the surrounding areas. Come and sit down for a delicious […]

Red Branch Baptist in Carthage is celebrating 100 years. The church is inviting everyone to a Centennial Celebration on May 15th at 10:30. The Lumber River Quartet will be followed by Dr. Chris Dickerson.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in cooperation with the Moore County Cooperative Extension, will be offering a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Moore County and surrounding counties. Collection will be Wednesday, May 18th from 10 to 2 in the parking lot of the Moore County Agricultural Center.

Tramway Baptist Church in Sanford is having their spring plate sale by drive-thru on Friday, May 20th from 11 AM until it’s gone. Plates include ½ BBQ chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, and cookie. All for an 8-dollar donation to the building fund.

The Southern Pines Police Department is organizing a traffic and safety awareness event on May 21st from 11 to 3 in the rear traffic loop of the Sandhills Community College.  There will be a vehicle and equipment display, demonstrations, interactive events, and food vendors. The public is invited to attend and participate in this event.

Calling all Marines and their family to join the Sandhills Detachment of the Marine Corps League for a Pig-Piking picnic to be held on Saturday, May 21st from 11 to 3 at the Aberdeen Lake Picnic Shelter. Come join your fellow Marines to learn more about the detachment activities.

Star United Methodist Church will be having Spring Fest on Saturday, May 21st. The event starts at 3:00 with an auction and spaghetti meal. Proceeds will go to Missions in the Community.

The community is invited to join Pinehurst United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 22nd at 4 pm for the annual Memorial Day Concert featuring a guest orchestra. The concert will be a reverent and worshipful experience that centers on remembering those who gave their lives, while remembering the One who gave His all.

The Moore County Vietnam Veterans Annual Memorial Day celebration will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 28th at the Memorial in Carthage. The Union Pines High School Navy Junior ROTC will present the colors, the ceremony will include military music, patriotic reading, honoring veterans, the placing of wreaths, and the playing of taps. All […]

The American Legion Post 347 will be hosting Memorial Day services on Monday, May 30th. The service starts at 10 am and will be held at the North Carolina Veterans Memorial in Broadway. Retired US Army Colonel Robert Hattler will be the guest speaker.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Community Baptist Church in Siler City on June 1st starting at 2:00. Register at RedCross.org.

Join the Carolina Tiger Rescue for its Virtual Tiger Day 5k fun run, with all proceeds benefiting the amazing animals who call the sanctuary home! Register yourself or your team - then walk, run, or ride a 5k by yourself or with friends anytime between July 29th and August 5th. Your $35 registration fee benefits […]

The Sandhills Photography Club is hosting its first competition for the public. This is an open competition with no specific topic. There is a $10 entry fee per photo and up to two entries can be entered. The deadline for all entries is August 31st. Winners will be announced at the October meeting on October […]

Do you know a child aged 11 through 15 that is interested in electricity and circuits? Have they ever used solder to create a circuit? The NC Cooperative Extension of Lee County is holding a three-day Electric Camp starting Wednesday, August 3rd. The cost is $10. For more details contact Pam Kerley at 919 775 […]

There is an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Oakley Baptist Church in Siler City on Wednesday, August 3rd from 1:30 to 6. Register at redcrossblood.org. If you donate blood in the month of August, you receive a $10 e-card of your choice and are automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a […]

The Broadway Lions Club is hosting a free eye screening at the Christians United Outreach Center located on Lee Avenue in Sanford on Friday, August 5th from 10 to 2.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s brand-new series, First Friday Under the Stars starts August 5th at 8:30 pm. The Raleigh Astronomy Club will host this monthly night sky viewing session at one of TLC’s properties and this session is at Three Bear Acres located at 711 Beaver Dam Road in Creedmoor. Bring a picnic blanket or […]

The Robbins Village Theater Community Center project is fundraising with BarnYard Bingo.  A maximum of 100 tickets will be sold through August 6th (up until the Farmers Day Parade). Tickets are $50.00 each. Circles are drawn on the pavement in front of the theater building and randomly numbered the morning of the parade. The first deposit made by […]

The August meeting of the Sandhills Photography Club, on August 8th at 7 pm, will be a competition with the topic being Arches. The competition will be judged by Baxter Miller, a documentary photographer. Guests are welcome. For detailed information visit sandhillsphotoclub.org.