The American Legion Post 382 (305 Legion Drive) in Sanford is having a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, September 25th at 4:00. Meal includes spaghetti, Chips famous meatballs, bread, salad all for $10!

The Carthage Rotary Club is holding a fundraiser luncheon on Friday, September 30th. There will be slow cooked pork bbq, marinated grilled chicken breast or half-n-half plates for $12.00. This fundraiser is for scholarships for 2 to 3 high school seniors. Eat in or carry out. Plates usually sell out quickly so place your order […]

The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at Bennett Baptist Church (68 Bonlee Road) in Bennett on Friday, September 30th from 2 until 6:30. Race to give blood in September. When you give blood between September 1st and the 30th, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing […]

Join the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (2237 Camp Easter Road) in Carthage on Saturday, October 1st from 9 to 3 pm for Cruising for Christ Car Show. There will be a silent auction, singing, food, guest speakers, door prizes and more. This event is supported by the church’s Student Ministry. For more information, call the […]

The Stevens Center is holding a Murder Mystery Dinner and Dance Party on Saturday, October 1st. Doors open at 5:00. The murder mystery is $25 to attend as an investigator and $35 to attend as an interactive character. There will be games, prizes, music trivia, dance contest and best costume contest. Funds from this event […]

Friend to Friend’s Take Back the Night Candlelight Vigil will be held on Tuesday, October 4th from 6 until 7 at Southern Pines Downtown Park. This event is in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the organization in honoring those from North Carolina who have lost their lives due to domestic violence.

The Three Rivers Land Trust is holding a Habitat Summit on October 7th at the Charles Mack Citizen Center (215 N Main Street) in Mooresville. The Summit was developed as a platform for wildlife biologists, foresters, and natural resource professionals to share sound management advice to landowners and land managers. Subject-matter experts will come together […]

The October Meeting of the Sandhills Photography Club will be held Monday, October 10th at 7 PM. There will be a Long Exposure Competition judged by Kate Silva. The entries for the first public competition sponsored by the club will also be presented and the winners announced. The meeting will be held in the Ball […]

So, you want to be a Master Gardener? The Lee County Cooperative Extension Service is holding a meeting on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Auditorium at the McSwain Center (2420 Tramway Road) in Sanford. Attendance is HIGHLY recommended for people serious about participating in the Master Gardener program. The Master […]

“Crusin’ The Park” car show, presented by Friends of Aberdeen Library, will be held October 15th at Aberdeen Lake Park (301 Lake Park Crossing). The cost for car entries is a $25 registration fee from 8 until noon. The event is free to the public. From 9 until 3, come and stroll among the cars. […]

Tramway Baptist Church in Sanford will hold their 31st Annual Harvest Sale & Auction Saturday, October 15th. The Bake and Craft Sale will be from 8 until 3 then the Auction will start at 3. Home-Cooked BBQ and Chicken-N-Dumpling plates will be available for $8 each. Plates come with Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, […]

The Triangle Land Conservancy has a new event, “Become a Tree Detective!” at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve (2713 Mt Sinai Road, Secondary Entrance) in Chapel Hill on October 15th from 10 until 11:30. This activity is about playing and having fun in the forest with activities geared towards 6-to-10-year-old, but the whole family is welcome. […]

It is that time of year again for the Annual Boys & Girls Club of Central Carolina Golf Tournament. Join the Club on Tuesday, October 25th from 8 to 1:30 at Carolina Trace Country Club (2100 Country Club Drive) in Sanford. All proceeds directly benefit members of our OT Sloan Park Club in Sanford/Lee County. […]

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Live Like Madison (1501 Turnpike Road) in Laurinburg on Tuesday, October 25th from 12:30 to 6:00. Access redcrossblood.org to register.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s event, Birds and Boos, will be held at Brumley North Parking Lot (3620 Old State Hwy 10, Chapel Hill) on October 27th from 5:30 until 7 pm. Join this spooktacular birding event and happy hour combo at our Brumley North Nature Preserve! There will have a short birding opportunity followed by […]

New Life Bible Church (2398 Wicker Street) in Sanford is having a Family Fun Festival on Saturday, October 29th from 11 until 3. There will be a free hot dog lunch, games, and a bible story.

The First Presbyterian Church (203 Hawkins Avenue) of Sanford is holding a pumpkin trail on Saturday, October 29th from 6:30 to 8. Join the church as they pass out candy to kids along the trail. Event is free.

Join the Tramway Baptist Church (2401 Jefferson Davis Highway) in Sanford for their Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat on October 30th from 6 to 8. There will be bouncy houses, games, prizes, concessions and more. Free admission.

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Solid Rock Community Church (989 White Hill Road) in Sanford on Thursday, November 3rd from 1 until 6. Access red cross blood.org to register.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills is calling all professors of random knowledge for Moore Trivia on Friday, November 4th from 6 until 9 at the Fairbarn (200 Beulah Hill Rd S) in Pinehurst. There will be different trivia topics along with a silent auction, food, and adult beverages. An individual ticket is […]

Lee County is holding its annual household hazardous waste disposal on Saturday, November 5th from 9 until 1 at the Dennis A Wicker Civic Center (1801 Nash Street). This event is open to all Lee County residents. Examples of items accepted are paint, cleaners, pesticides, motor oil, solvents, gas, pool chemicals, and any containers where […]

The Southern Pines Veterans Parade will march down Broad Street on Saturday November 5th starting at 9:30. Rain or Shine!

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Hike will be at Horton Grove Nature Preserve (Jock Road) in Bahama on November 5th from 10 until noon. The hike will be around 3 miles with a trail guide on a beautiful crisp fall morning. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required at triangleland.org.