The Moore County Historical Association is sponsoring a ‘mouth-watering’ Southern barbecue on Friday, April 21, at the Shaw House in Southern Pines from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets are $7 and include Talbert’s barbecue, beans, slaw and a beverage.

Plates can be boxed for super-fast takeout, or patrons can dine in.

From 5 to 7 p.m., music will be provided by Joe and Abby McDonald.

Free delivery is available on pre-sale orders of 10 or more plates.

Call the MCHA at 692-2051 for advance purchases. For more information, visit the Web site at www.moorehistory. com.

Kiln Opening

The 13th annual Spring Kiln Opening will be held Friday, April 14, through Sunday, April 16, in the Seagrove area.

Potteries within a 15-mile radius have coordinated efforts to open their kilns for this special weekend, and will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Food will be available in both the Seagrove and Westmoore areas.

“Stop at any pottery for a map,” says a spokesman.

For more information, call 336-873-7304 or e-mail philmorg@ashe boro.com.

Wine Gala

A wine gala benefiting the Sandhills Food Bank will be held Wednesday, April 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fresh Market, 155 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines.

The gala will offer 10 wine-tasting stations, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and raffle.

Tickets at $25 per person are available on line at winegala@nc.rr. com or at 692-5959.

Beer Tasting

The Junior League of Moore County will host a beer tasting benefit and raffle event on Saturday, April 22, from 2 to 6 p.m. at O’Donnell’s Pub in Southern Pines.

A concert will be played by Jacked Up Hot Rod, a local band.

Tickets are $25.

Call Nichole Marquardt at 910-603-5646 or stop by O’Donnell’s pub in Southern Pines.

Book Signing

The Country Bookshop will host Michael Hebron, PGA American Master Professional and author of “The Art and Zen of Learning Golf,” who will discuss his work-in-progress, “I’d Like to Learn, Please Stop Teaching Me,” Thursday, April 20, at 4 p.m.

Call 910-692-3211 for information.

Dance

The Keno Jets and Brothers Working Together Investment Group are sponsoring a dance, featuring DJ Skull, Saturday, April 15, from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Southern Pines Elks Lodge. Admission is $15.