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.

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 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 […]