Benefits
“Blind” Bowling Fund-Raiser, sponsored by the Pinehurst Lions Club, Aug. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sandhills Bowling Center, N.C. 5 South, (the Food Lion Shopping Plaza). This will be an afternoon for families, children, church groups and youth to try their hand at bowling, without the use of their most precious gift ... their sight. Competitors will be blindfolded at the line. All proceeds will benefit the visually and hearing impaired in our community. $20 includes shoes and 2 hours of bowling. Contact Lion Cheryl Stuckey 910-949-3842 or email: artmama50@hotmail.com to make reservations.
The 2005 Progressive Farmer Idea and Farmstead House is open through Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The house is located in McLendon Hills, off N.C. 22, beyond Seven Lakes. Tickets are $5 and are available at the CVB. Info: 692-3330
The huge Children’s Consignment Sale will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northwood Temple Church gym, 4200 Ramsey St., Fayetteville. Fall and winter quality children’s clothing, school uniforms, furniture, books, toys, maternity, and more. Info: 910-488-3373. The event is sponsored by the Northwood Temple MOPS.
The Sandhills Chapter of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) will host an evening with “Coach K” Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at Given Performing Arts Center in Pembroke. Tickets are $25 each. Info: 910-521-6287.
PetSmart’s annual Adoptathon will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eight local animal rescue groups will be displaying adoptable animals in the parking lot at Aberdeen Commons Shopping Center.
A wine-tasting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Fresh Market in Southern Pines. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres and a chance to taste a variety of wines. Tickets are $25, and are available at Fresh Market. The event benefits the Sandhills Jewish Congregation. Info: 246-0964.
The Junior League of Moore County will host a benefit wine tasting event on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at The Fresh Market in Southern Pines. Cost is $25 per person. To reserve a ticket, call Nicole Marquardt at (910) 295-6622 or email nmarquardt@earthlink.net
Sandhills Children’s Center will be hosting the 2005 Festival of Trees, Thursday, Nov. 17– Sunday, Nov. 20, at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club’s Reception Center, Southern Pines. Admission $40 per person, senior citizens; $3, children under 12 will be admitted free. Proceeds raised through Festival of Trees benefit Sandhills Children’s Center., Info: 692-3323.
Community Interest
The Department of Aging is sponsoring a 2-day AARP Driver Safety Course Oct. 11, and Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agricultural Center, 706 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage. Fee is $10. To register call 947-2881.
Quail Haven Village will host its annual volunteer training on Saturday, Sept. 10. The six-hour training orientation and luncheon is scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., in the Bill Lowdermilk Community Building, 155 Blake Blvd., Pinehurst. Joan Hoover will facilitate the training. For applications and reservations, call Barbara Dice at 215-9655 or Joan Hoover at 295-4305.
The second annual Princess of Moore County Pageant will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at Aberdeen Elementary School. Applications are now being accepted. The deadline for entries is Sept. 17. Call 910-298-3672, 252-916-6436 or 639-2684 or visit www.princessofnc.com.
Belk of Southern Pines and Estee Lauder will present national makeup artist Beau Harang Aug. 24 and 25. Reservations are limited. Call 692-6088, ext. 266.
Belk of Southern Pines and Chanel will give a presentation of the line’s new 2005 fall colors Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for reservations at 910-692-6088, ext. 269.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation will hold its MS 150 Magical Mystery Bike Tour Sept. 10 and 11 in New Bern. Contact 1-800-FIGHTMS or 919-834-0678.
Local animal welfare organizations will be bringing dogs and cats to the new PetSmart location in Aberdeen. The pets will be available for adoption at various times on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
KidsPeace conducts free, ongoing, therapeutic foster parent training in the area. Call Michelle Stone at 910-695-3090 for details.
The 30th annual Southern Randolph Country Days will be held Sept. 17 and 18 in Seagrove. It features parades, food, music, crafts and pottery. Vendors and exhibitors may call Ricky Martinez at (336) 451-0215 for info., details and apps.
Women's Weekend at Pinehurst will be held Sept. 16-18. Shiela Cluff, owner of the Oaks at Ojai Spa in California, and empowerment coach Elizabeth Trinkaus are featured speakers at this weekend designed with women in mind. A fall fashion extravaganza, outdoor pool party with entertainment and more. Visit the Spa at Pinehurst for more details, complete schedule and rates.
Malcolm Blue Farm Festival (corner of Bethesda Road and E.L. Ives Drive in Aberdeen) Sept. 23-25. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Nineteenth century woodworking, blacksmithing, soapmaking, weaving, etc. Civil War reenactment camp, steam engine demonstrations, gold mining exhibit and farm animals. Craft and food vendors, musical entertainment throughout the weekend. Info: 910-944-7558, malcolmblue@alltel.net, www.malcolmbluefarm.org.
Education
Classical Conversations of the Sandhills offers a weekly enrichment program for home schooled K-6 grade students. Location: Community Presbyterian Church. For information contact Jody Harvey at 673-5710, or visit www.classicalconversations.com.
Pocketful of Memories
Pocketful of Memories Scrapbook Store offers classes. Students must register and pre-pay for all classes. Info: 246-2767. Call for details/full schedule.
The Moore County Extension and Community Association offers Heritage Craft Classes each month at the Moore County Agriculture Center in Carthage. Call 947-3188 or visit 707 Pinehurst Avenue to register.
The N.C. State University Cooperative Extension office in Sanford presents “Introduction to Wine Making,” featuring Dr. Daniel Carroll, professor of food science at N.C. State University, on Saturday, Sept. 24. Info: 919-775-5624.
Health
Flourish in Southern Pines offers Yoga classes. Info: 693-1553.
Jazzercise Lite! Aerobic exercise designed to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Fitness that is invigorating, not intimidating! Classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. For information, call 695-0972 or 215-0402.
Mind Your Body offers Pilates at its new location at 670 SW Broad St., Southern Pines. Improve your athletic performance, sharpen your mind, strengthen your core and more. Beginner, private, equipment sessions available. For information contact Jeannie (910)692-6220.
The Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department is offering two youth exercise programs. The Junior Jazzercise class is for ages 5-8, while the new Youth Yoga class is for ages 5-16. Information: 295-2817 or www.villageofpinehurst.org.
Southern Pines Recreation Department sponsors a 3-mile walk every Monday at 12:15 p.m. at the Southern Pines Reservoir Park, Route 22, approx. two miles north of Midland Road. Info: 692-2463.
Yoga in the Sandhills offers a “Course In Miracles” taught by Caroline Wood on Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m. at 5374 Niagara-Carthage Rd. Call 692-1812 for information.
Yoga & Massage in the Sandhills hosts various classes each month including Satsung, Belly Dancing and more. Free yoga orientation the last Saturday of every month. Call 692-5593 for more information.
Lectures
The Ruth Pauley Lecture Series begins its 19th season on Thursday, Sept. 15, with a talk by Major Gen. Sidney Shachnow (retired) titled “Hope and Honor.” The lecture will chronicle Shachnow's life as a Holocaust survivor, Vietnam veteran, and commander of the Green Berets. The lecture will be in Owens Auditorium on the Sandhills Community College campus in Pinehurst at 7:30 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. For additional information call 910-245-3132.
Library Programs
County Libraries
BOOKMOBILE: Bookmobile services are scheduled throughout the county.
CARD CATALOG: The card catalog for the county library is available online at www.srlslibraries.com.
Dial-a-Story: The Robbins Library is host to the Dial-a-Story program. Stories are available from a machine by phone for young children. Dial 948-3322 for a new story every day.
The Moore County Library is located at 101 Saunders St. in Carthage. For info about the library or its programs, call 947-5335.
STORYTIME: Preschool storytime is each Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Page Library is located in Aberdeen at 101 N. Poplar and Main. The branch is open Monday-Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Call 944-1200 for info.
The Pinebluff Library is located at 305 E. Baltimore and Currant. The branch is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and is open the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Info: 281-3004.
The Robbins Area Library is located at 161 E. Magnolia off Middleton behind Tar Heel Drug. This branch is open Tuesday-Saturday with evening hours on Tuesday. Call 948-4000 for info.
The Vass Library is located on Seaboard Street near the Vass Post Office. Hours: Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Every first Wednesday of the month is storytime for children at 10:30 a.m. For information, call 245-2200.
Given Memorial Library
Given Memorial Library is located in downtown Pinehurst. Call 295-6022 for more information.
The Given Book Shop at Olmsted Village is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It offers used books, puzzles, audios, videos, games, artwork by local artists, and Tufts Archives memorabilia for sale. All proceeds go to the library/archives.
Historic Pinehurst notecards are being sold by the Friends of the Given Memorial Library at the Given Book Shop and Given Library. The price is $8 for 10 cards.
Southern Pines Library
The Southern Pines Public Library is located at 170 W. Connecticut Ave. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.; and Sun. 2–5 p.m. The catalog and other information about the library are available at www.sppl.net. For info, call 692-8235. All programs are free and open to the public.
Recycling Events
Keep Moore County Beautiful, Inc. sponsors occasional recycling events. Info: 947-3478 or by email at jneal@moorecountync.gov. Recycling events are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sept. 3, Mixed Paper Recycling (BP Station at Fresh Market)
Sept. 17, Fall Litter Sweep
Oct. 2, the Big Sweep “Waterway Cleanup”
Oct. 15, Mixed Paper Recycling (BP Station at Fresh Market)
Nov. 12, Mixed Paper Recycling (BP Station at Fresh Market)
Red Cross
The American Red Cross Moore County Chapter, 244 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines, announces several local opportunities to donate blood. For more information call 692-8571. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days). Age requirements also exist. There is no upper age limit.
Bloodmobiles
Saturday, Aug. 27, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Acorn Ridge Baptist Church, 288 Acorn Ridge Rd., Robbins. No appointment needed. Call 948-3241 for info.
Tuesday, Aug. 30,10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Moore County Chamber of Commerce, U.S. 15-501. Call 692-3926 for appointment.
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Moore County Employees, Agriculture Center, Methodist Men’s Club, 707 Pinehurst Avenue, Carthage Women’s Club Carthage. Call 947-6362 for appointment.
American Red Cross Moore County Chapter will be hosting a “Babysitters’' Instructor class on Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moore County Chapter House. Class cost $65. Call Asheley Allred to register at 910-692-8571, extension 223.
Support Groups
Alateen is a support group for young people whose lives are affected by a friend or relative abusing alcohol. It meets on Saturdays at noon in the Aberdeen building. For information or directions, call Joan (235-0510) or Woody (692-2271).
Alcoholics Anonymous of Moore County has information available on its Web site www.sandhillsaa.org or call (800)496-1742
The Moore County Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, U.S. 1, Aberdeen. Info: (336) 877-9332, (800) 888-6671, or 692-0232.
The Sandhills monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Elmcroft, 101 Brucewood Rd., Southern Pines, on the second Wednesday of each month at noon. Info: 695-1277.
The Village Chapel Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at The Village Chapel, Pinehurst. Call 295-6003 for info.
Local cancer support group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in The Family Life Center of Beaver Creek Baptist Church, 2280 Nicholson Rd., Cameron. Call 775-2544 or 499-9632.
A Caregiver Support Group meets every second Wednesday of each month, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Dept. of Aging in Carthage. Enjoy a combination of shared experiences, educational presentations, and informal exchange. RSVP to Susan Church at 947-2881.
Co-dependents Anonymous meets each Monday from 7-8 p.m. at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Conference Room C. The meeting is non-smoking. Call Jill at 235-0545 for more information.
Creative Connection. Are you an out-of-the-box artist looking for a home? Come join the group Thursdays, 7-9:30 p.m., and get the support that you need as an artist. Contact Joy, 695-7055, Joyof_Art@msn.com.
The Moore County Chapter of the National Depression - Manic Depression Support Group meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Outpatient Center in the Doctor’s Conference Room, off Page Rd. Info: 215-1582.
Fibromyalgia Support Group meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Outpatient Conference Room in Pinehurst. Information: 281-3175.
All girls ages 5-17 are invited to join Girl Scouts. Adults, age 18 and older, are needed as volunteers. Girl Scout membership dues are $10 annually. For more information and to find a troop in the area, contact the Moore County Girl Scout office at 910.692.6156 or visit www.pinesofcarolina.org.
Grancare is a support program for those parenting for the second time. It meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Department of Aging, Carthage. Tutoring, childcare, and a light supper are provided. Call Susan Church at 947-2881 for info.
Oasis Women’s Spiritual Support and Study Group, a book group using material from spiritual philosophies and doing self-exploratory techniques through art, writing, meditation, collage and dream work. Info: Joyof_Art@msn.com, 695-7055.
A support group for family members of those serving in the military or who have been deployed meets monthly at First Baptist Church, Southern Pines. Childcare is provided. Call 235-4465 for info. or 692-8750 for childcare reservations.
A support and spiritual study group using the book, “A Course in Miracles,” meets every two weeks at 2 p.m. The book is available at Waldenbooks. Call 692-1812 for info.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) a program for mothers of children ages birth to 5, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month (Sept-May) from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at The Village Chapel in Pinehurst. Contact Kristin at 944-7743.
The Mothers of Twins Club meets every second and fourth Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at Pinebluff Methodist Church. Info: 281-4444 or by e-mail unctwinmom@yahoo.com.
Mothers of Moore, a support group for mothers of children from birth to 5 years, holds monthly meetings for moms and weekly playgroups for children. Call Lauran at 295-1281 or Amy at 692-9672 for info.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of Moore County holds general and support meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in Conference Room A, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, at Page Road and NC 211. For more information, call 295-1053.
Oasis, a women’s spiritual study and support group begins Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 7-9 p.m. The group will study and share ideas from a variety of spiritual philosophies, do self-exploratory art, writing and creative visualization. Group process will also include keeping a gratitude journal. Call Joy for location and details at 695-7055.
Open House, a drug and alcohol support group, meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at the side building of Grace Church, 1519 Luther Way, Southern Pines. For more information, call 692-6711.
Overeaters Anonymous meets each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Aberdeen Community Center on Wilder Ave. Info: Kay C at 692-1812 or Lisa at 315-5336.
Overeaters Anonymous meets on Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen. Call Aileen at 295-1840 for info.
Recovery Inc., a mental health, self-help program, meets each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. People from all walks of life attend these free meetings to face emotional problems, symptoms and fears. Info: 947-1640.
Sandhills Post-Polio Health Group meets the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the First Health Conference Center. Polio survivors, their caregivers and any others interested in polio or its late-term effects are welcome. Call 215-5266 for info.
Sexual Assault Support Group - Friend to Friend, the domestic violence and rape crisis center in Moore County is forming a weekly support group for survivors of sexual assault. No charge. Info: 947-3333. Friend to Friend is a United Way Agency.
Set Free, a 12-step program, meets at Calvary Chapel of the Sandhills, 201 W. South St., Aberdeen Sundays at 7 p.m. Set Free is a fellowship of men and women who are recovering from behaviors that have affected their lives. Call 944-2477 for more information.
The Moore County Vision Resource Center Social Support Group meets monthly on the second Friday at Aberdeen Firehouse. For transportation, call 692-2629. Learn what is available for the visually impaired every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at the firehouse.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory hosts a luncheon for widows or widowers on the first and third Wednesday of each month at The Holiday Inn, Southern Pines, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $7. Reservations: 692-6262.
