Join the Sandhills Natural History Society on Monday, April 27th at the Weymouth Woods Preserve Visitor Center in Southern Pines starting at 7:30 pm as local beekeeper Anthony Snider talks about Bees and the Native Plants They Depend On. It’s a free event and everyone’s welcome to attend.
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Linden Lodge Foundation is hosting a Shred It Event on Wednesday, April 29th for 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 22 51 Linden Road in Aberdeen. Help keep your personal info safe at this free event. Donations to Linden Lodge will be accepted and welcomed. |
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The Montgomery County Master Gardeners invite you to their Spring Plant Sale Friday, May 1st from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, May 2nd from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at 200 Glen Road, Troy for a variety of plants including vegetable plants, landscape plants, house plants and more.
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Relay for Life is more than a walk – it’s a chance to come together in your local community to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and fight back against cancer. Every dollar makes a difference! Relay for Life of Lee County is Friday, May 1st from 5 pm to 10 pm at the Sanford […] |
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The Montgomery County Master Gardeners invite you to their Spring Plant Sale Friday, May 1st from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, May 2nd from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at 200 Glen Road, Troy for a variety of plants including vegetable plants, landscape plants, house plants and more.
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Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carthage is hosting their annual Chase Fraley Blood Drive on Saturday, May 2nd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Appointments are encouraged and can be made at OneBlood.org and use sponsor code 67077. All donors will receive a $20 gift card. |
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Join the Frye Foundation for a weekend of fighting diabetes and mental illness. On Sunday, May 3rd, it’s the Swing for Diabetes Golf Tournament at Seven Lake Golf course in West End starting at 9:00 am. You can learn more by visiting TheFryeFoundationDiabetes.org.
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The Chatham County Historical Association will lead 2 Historical walking tours in Pittsboro on Sunday, May 3rd. Discover how generations of residents earned a living along the historic streets during these 90-minute guided tours starting at noon and then again at 3:00 pm. For more information including how to register and purchase tickets, visit ChathamHistory.org. |
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The next meeting of the Siler City History Club will be Thursday, May 7th at 10:30 am at First Baptist Church in Siler City. Everyone is invited to listen, learn, and share while helping preserve Siler City’s colorful history. Learn more at ChathamHistory.org. |
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4 events,Birdwatchers around the world will spend the day spotting and counting as many species as possible during this 24-hour birding marathon. Learn more at ebird.org/globalbigday. The 34th annual National Association of Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday, May 9th. It’s the largest one-day food drive and easy to participate – just place a bag of nonperishable food next to your mailbox and your letter carrier will handle the rest!
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Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption is a no-kill, non-profit animal shelter located in Sanford. They rely on donations and fund raisers to maintain the shelter and help animals find their furever homes. Ride for Their Lives! is a bike ride to raise money. For complete information including registration, the routes and times, visit cara-nc.org.
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Jonesboro United Methodist Church in Sanford is hosting a Spring Bake Sale on Saturday, May 9th from 8:00 am to noon. There'll be delicious cakes, cookies, brownies, breads, and more for sale. Come early for the best selection. All proceeds to support missions and programs of the church. |
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Learn the “how, why and where” of starting your own herb garden with the Chatham County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on Tuesday, May 12th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Agricultural Center in Pittsboro. Reserve your spot by visiting the Chatham County Center Page on the North Carolina Cooperative Extension website.
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Family Promise of Lee County is hosting their spring fundraiser, Spring for Promise, on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at 910 Carthage Street. There will be food tasting, a raffle, an auction, and a performance with the Temple Teens. Proceeds go to help families experiencing homelessness. Tickets can be purchased in […] |
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Calvary Baptist Church in Carthage is hosting a blood drive on Friday, May 15th from noon to 5:00 pm in their Fellowship Hall. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment. |
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The Frye Foundation's 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes in downtown Vass is now scheduled for Saturday, May 16th starting at 9:00 am. You can learn more by visiting TheFryeFoundationDiabetes.org.
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The annual Crank-Up at Ole Gilliam Mill Park in Sanford is Saturday and Sunday May 16th and 17th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be music, exhibits and food at this family-friendly event. Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 12 are free. Proceeds go toward the upkeep of the park.
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Join the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, May 16th for “America, Cinema & Symphony! The concert starts at 7:00 pm at the Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School. Admission is free with any donation of choice. You can learn more by visiting their Facebook page. |
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The annual Crank-Up at Ole Gilliam Mill Park in Sanford is Saturday and Sunday May 16th and 17th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be music, exhibits and food at this family-friendly event. Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 12 are free. Proceeds go toward the upkeep of the park.
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The Moore County Community Concert Band will present “A Tribute to Our Heroes” on Sunday, May 17th starting at 2:00 p.m. at Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. This family-friendly concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit MCC-Band.org.
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Join Lee County Community Orchestra for Landscapes Eternal – a free concert on Sunday, May 17th at 3:00 pm at The Mann Center for the Arts on Steele Street in Sanford. |
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A few Salvation Army council members will be hosting an informal, drop-in conversation Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 21st from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Drop in at 1218 Hawkins Avenue and learn about their work in Lee County and give ideas on how they can better serve the community. |
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A few Salvation Army council members will be hosting an informal, drop-in conversation Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 21st from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Drop in at 1218 Hawkins Avenue and learn about their work in Lee County and give ideas on how they can better serve the community. |
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American Legion Post 305 is hosting their 1st Annual Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 23rd in downtown Siler City. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this 5K supporting local veterans and honoring those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Learn more by visiting American Legion […]
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The Moore County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 966 are having a Memorial Day Observance on Saturday, May 23rd from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at the Carthage Memorial Park. Everyone is invited to come out and honor those who have sacrificed in service to our country. |
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The Private John Grady Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution invite everyone to come out at 3:00 pm on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th to the North Carolina Veterans Memorial and Disabled Veterans Monument in Broadway as the Southern Lee High School students will play Taps. This is part of the Taps Across America tribute […]
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Join the Sandhills Natural History Society on Monday, May 25th at the Weymouth Woods Preserve Visitor Center in Southern Pines starting at 7:30 pm as Thomas Squier talks about edible and other useful plants of the Sandhills. It’s a free event and everyone’s welcome to attend. |
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The Richmond County Beekeepers Annual Honey Sling is Tuesday, May 26th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at their meeting at the Agricultural Center in Rockingham. Come out and see how honey is “slung” from the frame of wax cells to get the honey we love. Learn more by visiting the Richmond County Center Page […] |
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The Village Chapel in Pinehurst is hosting a blood drive on Friday, May 29th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. As a donor, you can help save lives with just one donation of blood or platelets. To make an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org. |
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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 […]
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |



