Benefits
The Southern Pines Fire and Rescue and the Vass Rescue Squad are holding fund drives for the next several weeks. Families will be contacted by phone and asked to make a pledge. Pledges receive a 10x13 canvas portrait. Info: (800) 253-2638.
The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room, Southern Pines, offers a Wine Tasting Thursday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m. Speaker Woody Joyner will discuss “The Art of Blending,” and light appetizers will be served. The reservation fee of $15 benefits the Tsunami Relief effort. Info 692-3066.
The O'Neal School presents “An Evening in Provence'” on Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. A silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $100. Call 692-6920, ext. 128 or 129, for more information.
The Arts Council of Moore County and the Sunrise Preservation Group present a Mardi Gras celebration to benefit the Sunrise Theater on Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: 692-361, www.sunrisetheater.com
A Spelling Bee for Literacy will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Sunrise Theatre to benefit the Moore County Literacy Council. Three-member teams sponsored by local companies compete for the coveted Best Spellers Trophy. Free admission; donations welcome. Register at 692-5954.
Community Interest
Look for your neighborhood Girl Scouts from now until March 13 for the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. All cookie varieties sell for $3 per box. Info: 800-284-4475 or www.pinesofcarolina.org.
The Westmoore Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual meeting Jan. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the station on the corner of Dover Church and Dan roads. Three new board members will be selected. Info: (910) 464-2367.
Kiwanis Club of the Pines and Sandhills Community College announce a Travel and Adventure Series presentation of “Bali and the Spice Islands” on Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Owens Auditorium at SCC in Pinehurst. Tickets are $6. Call 215-5864 for more information.
League of Women Voters will hold a luncheon/speaker on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Paddock Restaurant at Longleaf Country Club, Midland Road, Southern Pines. Cost is $11. RSVP by Feb. 11 to 673-3980 or 692-6345.
The Raleigh Aquarium Society sponsors the 21st annual Carolina Aquarium Workshop Feb. 25-27 at the Wake County Commons Building, Raleigh. It offers a collecting trip, freshwater and marine talks, banquet and auctions. Info: http://www.fishclubs.com/nc/ras. Cost is $15.
The Inaugural Camellia Festival will be held at Olmsted Village in Pinehurst Feb. 26 and 27; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Door prizes will be awarded and Camellia plants will be sold. Info: 255-3083.
Education
The NCSU and A&T State University Cooperative Extension will hold its annual Sandhills Turf and Ornamental Conference on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 8:15 to 1 p.m., at the Agriculture Center in Carthage. Pre-registration is preferred at 947-3188.
Aberdeen Parks & Recreation
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department offers the following upcoming programs. Pre-registration is required at 115 N. Polar Street, Aberdeen. Info: 944-1115.
Beginning Quilting: Learn basic sewing skills and techniques to hand-quilting beginning Jan. 18.
Modeling: For children ages 6-12, Fridays, beginning Jan. 28. Techniques from good posture to super model.
Sweet Desserts for the Sweet: Bring a dessert and recipe to share Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. Register by Feb. 8.
Mommy and Me Valentines: For moms and children ages 3-8 years to make valentines on Feb. 10.
American Red Cross Babysitter Certification: Feb. 12 for children 11-15. Bring a box lunch.
N.C. Cooperative Extension
The N.C. Cooperative Extension in Sanford offers the following programs. Call Susan Condlin at (919) 775-5624 for information or to register by Jan. 28.
NoonLiting: This 23-week weight management class begins Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. A $25 enrollment fee includes all materials.
Spanish Serv Safe: This is a 16-hour managers’ certification class that will be held Feb. 7-9.
Ornamental and Turf: Two hours of pesticide credit is approved for this class to be held Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. John Deere Landscapes sponsors a meal after the program.
Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Road, Durham, announces its winter/early spring classes. For information, call (919) 489-4446, or visit www.witherspoonrose.com.
Planting Bareroot Roses: Jan. 29 and March 12. How To Prune Roses: Feb. 9, 12, 16, 19 and 26.
Health
The 2005 Vital Signs Health & Lifestyle Expo will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Pine Needles Resort, 1005 Midland Road, Southern Pines. Star 102.5, WIOZ 550 and Sandhills TV3 sponsor this free event with screenings, lectures, massages, etc. Call 692-2107 for more information.
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation and FirstHealth of the Carolinas sponsor “Active for Life” for people ages 50 and older. It introduces physical activity to persons who have sedentary lifestyles. Meet Thursdays, from 1 to 2 p.m., for 20 sessions. Call 944-1115 for information. Register by Feb. 1.
Nancy A. Rusk, MA, NCC, will hold a supportive therapy seminar titled “Facilitated Group for Women Resolving to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle in 2005.” The eight-week session addresses diet, relationships and more beginning Jan. 19. Cost $100. Info: 949-2909.
Flourish in Southern Pines offers Yoga classes. Info: 693-1553.
Mind Your Body offers Pilates - Intelligent Exercise, Profound Results. Beginner, private and group sessions. For information and schedule, call Jeannie at 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 age 5-16. For info., call 295-2817 or visit www.villageofpinehurst.org.
Sandhills Zen Group offers free Zen meditation classes at the center, at 150 Merry Mock Hill Rd., 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. Information: 695-7851 or 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. 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 Niagra-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 Humanities Lecture Series offers discussions on the topic of Dr. Watson Winston Churchill at 3 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 6 and March 6, at the Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. For more information, call 692-6261.
Sandhills Community College presents a multi-media comparison titled “Chagall and Elvis,” Jan. 27, 3-5 p.m., in Van Dusen 103. Lecturer Vivian R. Jacobson worked with Chagall during the last 11 years of the artist’s life. Cost $25; seniors 65-plus are exempt. Pre-register: 695-3766.
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. Call 944-1200 for more information.
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. Information is available at 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.-1p.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 3 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.
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 during operating hours.
Book Donations. If you have books you no longer want and would like to donate them, drop them off at The Given Book Shop at Olmsted, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. No magazines or Readers Digest. For pick up call 295-7002.
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 info., call 692-8235. All programs are free and open to the public.
Read to Your Bunny story times are: Infants (birth-14 mos.) on Wed., Jan. 26, from 4 to 4:15 p.m. and for Toddlers (15-36 mos.) on Wed., Jan. 26, from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.
Know your Patient’s Rights: A Free program on Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. presented by the Medical Review of North Carolina Inc. For reservations, call the Moore County Department of Aging at 947-2881.
Tax Help: A.A.R.P. trained volunteers are available at the library to assist the public in filing their tax returns. There is no charge for this service. Dates and times are: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 1-Apr. 12 (except Mar. 26).
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous of Moore County has information available on its Web site www.sandhillsaa.org or call (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. 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. Call 695-1277 for more information.
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 meets on Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., for creative fun while taking a break for the holidays. The new book will be Julia Cameron’s “Vein of Gold — A Journey to Your Creative Heart.” Call Joy at 695-7055.
The Moore County Chapter of the National Depression - Manic Depression 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 info.
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.
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 more info.
Hopeful Hearts chronic illness support group of New Covenant Fellowship meets the first Saturday of every month. Call Iris at 528-6797 or visit www.hopegrounded.org for information on the time and location.
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.
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. Register: Wendy Gomez, 944-3798.
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.
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 the church at 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 Ostomy Association sponsors an Ostomy Support Group. The group meets the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. in the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Conference Center. Non-members are welcome to attend. Call 695-1554 or 295-2819.
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 information.
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 meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Golden Corral in Aberdeen. It begins at 5 p.m. and continues until everyone has left. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Robin Homesley at 949-2676 or rhomesley@hotmail.com.
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 who would like the fellowship of dining with others on the first and third Wednesday of each month at The Holiday Inn, Southern Pines. Information: Tara Cummings at 692-6262.
