Benefits
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church will host a bone marrow drive on Friday, Jan. 23 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. The bone marrow donation fee is $25. Contact the American Red Cross at 692-8571 or mail donations to P.O. Box 407, Southern Pines, NC 28388.
Elise Middle PTSA sponsors a gospel singing event featuring The Downeast Boys and The Whisnants on Friday night, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at North Moore High School. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Children under 10 admitted free. Call 948-2421 for tickets.
Join the “Purple Passion” 5K Run/Walk for Life on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning at Robbins First Baptist Church for a fee of $5. For information or to register, call 692-2424, ext. 104, or email sncryan@mindspring.com.
The annual St. Joseph of the Pines Guild Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Country Club of North Carolina. For more information, please call Joan Haley at 235-0293.
Community Interest
Have your child’s car seat checked by certified child safety seat inspectors at “Buckle Up Day,” sponsored by area Kiwanis Clubs. The event will be held on Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cannon Park in Pinehurst.
Education/Adults
Friend to Friend will sponsor a “Domestic Violence in the Workplace” workshop on Friday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Conference Center. Registration fee is $5. Contact Ellen Hill at 947-3333.
Moore County Cooperative Extension, MooreCounty Schools, Communities In Schools and Smart Start sponsor a series of free workshops called “Parents are Teachers, Too” with free child care available. Registration: Karen Wicker 947-3188, Linda Hubbard 947-2342, or Barbara Honeycutt 692-9010.
Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m. Sandhills Assembly, Southern Pines, “Growing Healthy Children.”
Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m., St. Matthews, Eastwood, “What Do You Do With the Mad You Feel?”
Moore County Department of Aging offers information and support through its Caregiver Learning Series held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for this program, call 947-2881.
Jan. 27: Keeping in Touch with Friends and Community. Department of Aging, 302 Monroe St., Carthage. Bring lunch; drinks and dessert provided.
Education/Children
The North Moore PTSO will meet at 6:30 pm on Jan. 26 in the Hackney Auditorium on the school campus. Counselors will help parents understand scholarship availability, financial aid for college, SAT preparation and the FAFSA Form. All parents and students are invited to attend.
The NC Cooperative Extension offers child care classes to be held at the McSwain Extension Center in Sanford including CPR, First Aid, Food Safety, Playground Safety and more. For more information, call Susan Condlin at (919) 775-5624 or visit www.ces.ncsu.edu/lee.
Health
The NC Cooperative Extension Service in Sanford presents “NoonLiting,” a 13-week weight management program starting Thursday, Jan. 29 at noon. The $25 enrollment fee includes all materials. Register due by Jan. 20. Call Susan Condlin, director, at (919) 775-5624.
Moore County Children’s Fun Health Fair is scheduled for March 1-4 with car seat safety checks, child identification cards, goody bags, snacks and prizes. The N.C. Department of Wildlife’s Mobile Aquarium visits on Monday, March 1. For more information or to pre-register, call Lea Clem at 692-3323 by Feb. 20.
Aberdeen Parks & Recreation
For information or to register, contact Jo Anne at 944-5902.
Tai Chi classes are held at the Aberdeen Lake Park building each Monday and/or Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. with Master Lee as the instructor. Cost is $30 per month for one class per week and $50 per month for two classes per week.
Stretch and tone classes for seniors only are held on Monday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Aberdeen Lake building. There are no fees.
Chair exercise classes are held on Monday and Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Aberdeen Lake building. No fees.
Flourish in Southern Pines offers Yoga classes. For more information, call 693-1553.
Sandhills Zen Group offers free Zen meditation classes at the center at 150 Merry Mock Hill Road in Southern Pines, off of Connecticut Avenue. Registration is encouraged. There is no religious affiliation necessary to participate in the stress-relieving therapy of Zen meditation. Info: 695-7851or www.literary.org/sandhillszen.
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. 2-miles north of Midland Road. For more information, call 692-2463.
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. Info: 692-5593.
Lectures
The Ruth Pauley Lecture Series continues on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. with a free talk by Dr. Daniel Sexton in Owens Auditorium at SCC. Dr. Sexton will discuss “Epidemics in the 20th Century: Recent Experiences and Future Predictions.” Info: 245-3132.
Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities sponsors the following series of lectures by historian Joe Mobley, who teaches North Carolina history at N.C. State University in Raleigh. The center is located at 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Call 692-6161 for more details.
Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m.: “An Independent People.” Many notable and sometimes controversial individuals have led the state through times of challenge and change.
Sunday, March 21 at 3 p.m.: “The Way We Lived,” a discussion of the contrasts, contradictions and diversity that characterize the unique history of the Tar Heel State.
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.204.211.56.212.
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 more information about the library or its programs, call 947-5335.
STORYTIME: Pre-school 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. Phone 944-1200.
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. Call 281-3004 for more information.
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. Phone 948-4000.
The Vass Library is located on Seaboard Street near the Vass Post Office. The library opens 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.-1p.m. Every first Wednesday of the month, the VL has a storytime for children at 10:30 a.m. Call 245-2200 for more information.
Given Memorial Library
Given Memorial Library is located in downtown Pinehurst. Info: 295-6022.
STORY HOUR for ages 3-5 is offered in the Children’s Room from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Thursdays. For more information, call 295-4023.
The Given Collection, a cookbook of over 350 recipes contributed by members of the community, is available at the library for $12.50. Call the library to reserve a copy or pick one up at any time during hours of operation.
The 2004 Village of Pinehurst Calendar is available for $8 in a stand-alone jewel case (5 X 5 1/2) ideal for computer table or kitchen desk. Each month has a colored postcard of Old Pinehurst Village taken from the Archives collection.
Southern Pines Library
The Southern Pines Public Library is located at 170 W. Connecticut Ave. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat. 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 more information, call 692-8235.
Read to Your Bunny story times are available for the following age groups: Preschoolers (3-5 years) on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 10:30-11 a.m.; Infants (birth–14 mos.) on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 4- 4:15 p.m.; and Toddlers (15-36 mos.) on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10:30-10:50.
Saturday Morning Live! Children in grades K-5 are invited to hear renowned storyteller Louise Kessel at the library on Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. Ms. Kessel’s high energy, interactive telling of traditional and contemporary stories will delight her young audience.
Red Cross
The American Red Cross, Moore County Chapter, announces the following blood drive in January. For more information, call the chapter at (910) 692-8571. There is no longer an upper age limit to donate blood. Must be 17-years-old and weigh 110 lbs. Calling a donor counselor toll free at 866-562-7156.
Monday, Jan. 26, from 1:30 to 6 p.m., the Moore County Chapter will hold a blood drive at 244 SW Broad St., Southern Pines. Appointments 692-8571
Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 3 to 7:30 p.m., Sandhills Community College will hold a blood drive in Blue hall.
Thursday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Methodist Mens Club, Carthage Womens Club and Moore County Employees will host a blood drive at the Agriculture Center on Pinehurst Avenue in Carthage. Appointments 947-6362
Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9:30 to 2 p.m., Eagle Scout Troop 8 will host a blood drive at Acorn Baptist Church in Robbins. Appointments 948-3241
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous of Moore County, has information available on its Web site www.sandhillsaa.org or by calling
(800)496-1742.
The Moore County Alzheimer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rte 1, Aberdeen. For further information, call (336) 877-9332, (800) 888-6671, or 692-0232.
The Sandhills monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Alterra Sterling House, 101 Brucewood Rd., Southern Pines, on the second Wednesday of each month at noon. Call 695-1277 for information.
The Village Chapel Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at The Village Chapel, Pinehurst. Call 295-6003 for information.
Local Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month in the Family Life Center of Beaver Creek Baptist Church at 2280 Nicholson Rd. in Cameron. For more information, call (919) 776-8677 or (919) 775-2544.
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 support group connects artists for encouragement and inspiration on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Joy of Art Studio, 130 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Online group discussions and a monthly creative potluck. Info: Joy, 695-7055 or Joyof_Art@msn.com.
The Moore County Chapter of the NationalDepression-ManicDepression Support Group meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Outpatient Center in the Doctor’s Conference Room, off Page Rd. Contact the Education Department at 215-1582 for details.
Fibromyalgia Support Group meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7p.m. at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Outpatient Conference Room in Pinehurst. Information: 281-3175.
Joy of Art Oasis, a women’s spiritual study, meditation, and support group, offers a place to explore and share thoughts and paths with other like-minded women. Call Joy at 695-7055 for the next meeting at 130 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.
A Support group for family members of those serving in the military or who have been deployed meets monthly at First Baptist Church,SouthernPines. Childcare is provided. Call 235-4465 for information or 692-8750 for childcare reservations.
Mothers of Moore is a support group for women with children age five and younger. For more information, call Amy Spence at 215-8908.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Group No. 331947, a program for mothers of children ages birth to five, meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Grace Church in Southern Pines. For a registration packet, contact Mary @ 603-8313 or grace_mops@yahoo.com
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of Moore County holds Support meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room A of the Moore Regional Hospital Conference Room, at the corner of Page Road and NC 211. Info: 295-1053.
Over Eaters Anonymous meets each Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church at fellowship hall entrance in Aberdeen. For information, call Aileen at 295-1840.
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. For more information, call 947-1640.
The 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 it’s late term effects are welcome. Info: 215-5266.
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. Attendance is free of charge. Info: 947-3333. Friend to Friend is a United Way Agency.
The Silent/Signing Supper group meets on the second Monday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. New people are welcomed. Families with a hearing-impaired member are specially invited to join us. Contact Robin Homesley at 949-2676 (V/TT), 947-2342, ext. 279, or email rhomesley@hotmail.com.
The 12-step program Set Free meets at Calvary Chapel of the Sandhills, 201 W. South St. in Aberdeen at 7 p.m. on Sundays. Set Free is a fellowship of men and women who are recovering from behaviors that have affected their lives. Info: 944-2477.
The Moore County Vision Resource Center Social Support Group meets on the second Friday of each month at Trinity Church in Southern Pines. Transportation available at 692-2629. Learn what is available for the visually impaired every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at Aberdeen Firehouse.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory hosts a luncheon for widows or widowers who would like the fellowship of dining with others 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 $5. Call Jennifer Wright at 692-6262 to RSVP.
