Carthage Lions

The Carthage Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Moore County Library.

Deputy Henry Shamburger, K-9 handler and trainer for the Moore County Sheriff’s Department, will be the guest speaker. His dog, Anusca, will accompany him and participate in the program.

Plans will be finalized for the charter ceremony scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 at Westside Community Center in Seven Lakes. Carthage Mayor Larry Caddell has issued a resolution proclaiming that day as Carthage Lions Club Day.

The Sandhills Lions Club will host the event. Past District Governor Brad Logsdon will be the master of ceremonie. PDG Harry Wicker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Caddell will give a welcoming speech.

The keynote speaker is Sid Scruggs III, past international director. Alan King, district governor 31-F will present the charter and code of ethics. Others on the program are Bob Goodman, past president of the Sandhills Lions, Bob Stephan and Rufe Livingston, co-sponsors of the Carthage Lions and PDG Wood Huggins, district chaplain.

Browns Backers

The Cleveland Browns Backers of the Sandhills, a club made up of loyal Cleveland Browns football fans living in the Sandhills area, meet every time the Browns play a game.

This is a worldwide organization of over 265 clubs dedicated to cheering and showing support for its beloved Cleveland Browns. The local chapter meets at Brook’s Club, 155 N.E. Broad Street in Southern Pines. The club will provide hot dogs with a variety of toppings and plenty of beverages. President John Marriott conducts a raffle at half-time, which includes all members, offering various logo clothing, caps and other collectable items.

The first game is Sunday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.; the opponent is the Baltimore Ravens.. If you have any questions, call John at 235-5306 or email him at sandhillsbb@brownsmail.net.

“Wear your Browns colors and bring plenty of enthusiasm,” says Marriott.

IAAP

The Sandhills Chapter of IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) will meet on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of Sandhills Community College. “Evolution of a Power Point Presentation” will be the program given by Sheila Bradley, a member and recent graduate of Sandhills Community College.

If you are an administrative assistant or other office personnel, you are invited to attend. Call Midge Easter (693-7965) or Debra Marion (695-3702) for more information on IAAP or directions to the college.

Newcomers

The Newcomers of Pinehurst is an organization founded in 1984 to bring new residents of Pinehurst together for social activities. Newcomers has many interesting groups which encourage members to learn about their community, its lifestyle, cultures and activities. For information about joining, please phone the voice-mail box at 315-2471 and leave a message. A committee chairperson will contact you and provide information about Newcomers. Arrangements for a home visit to share information about Newcomers will be made by a member of the membership committee representing your area.