Community Interest
The Paddock Restaurant at Longleaf Golf and Country Club announces brunch and a play on Sunday, Jan. 29. Participants will enjoy brunch at the Paddock, followed by a 3 p.m. matinee of “Papa” at the Sunrise Theater. The cost will be $30. Reservations are required. Call 692-4411.
The fourth annual Vital Signs health fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Pine Needles Reception Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. This free event is sponsored by Muirfield Broadcasting and the area’s top health care providers and assisted living communities. Free screenings and demonstrations will be offered throughout the day by a variety of exhibitors including FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Pinehurst Surgical Clinic, Pinehurst Food Specialists, Audiology of the Sandhills, Quail Haven Village and others. Info: 692-2107.
Pinehurst Camellia Festival, Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Olmsted Village, Pinehurst. Events include: American Camellia Society judged event; camellia seminars and demonstrations; “Beautiful Blooms,” a public camellia showing; ask the Extension Master Gardener your plant questions; Kids-In-the-Garden seminar; and camellia sales, vendor exhibits and sales, pottery demonstrations, entertainment, raffles and a grand prize. For more information: (910)255-0012 or visit www.olmstedvillage.com.
The Moore County Department of Aging presents “Creating a Backyard Habitat From a Bird’s Point of View.” This free one-hour workshop will be presented by Bill Kastern of Wild Birds Unlimited on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Department of Aging offices, 302 Monroe St., Carthage. Call 947-2881 for information.
The Miss Moore County Fashion Extravaganza fashion show will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Country Club of North Carolina. Cash bar will open at 11:30 a.m. with the the fashion show starting at noon. The luncheon will follow the show. Reservations are required. Tickets are $25 and may be secured by calling Joan Frye at 944-2524, Joyce Robinson at 944-7244, Donna Dacre at 215-8147 or any member of the Miss Moore County organization.
The Foxfire Festival will be held Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Foxfire Village. General admission is free. There will be live music, food, a 5-K run and a one mile walk-run as well as a car show. Info: 673-6936.
The Carolina Hotel will offer High Tea on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost of $25 per person includes a historic walking tour, followed by classic tea with sandwiches, scones and truffles. Call the Resort Services Desk at 235-8415.
Concerts
Local Pinehurst entertainer Barron Maness will perform two consecutive nights, Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Owens Auditorium on the campus of Sandhills Community College, Airport Road in Pinehurst. Barron Maness’ new CD and concert tickets are available online at www.barronmaness.com, The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, Almond’s Music in Sanford, and by phone at 910-947-6754. Tickets are $15 each, and preferred seating is available to early ticket purchasers.
Classical Concert Series will present The Gryphon Trio on Monday, Jan. 30 ,at the Sunrise Theater, one of North America's premier chamber ensembles. Consisting of piano, violin and cello, the group has toured internationally since1993 and was recently chosen as best Canadain Chamber Music Recording by OPUS magazine. Although CCS has a full-house season, subscription members are asked to return tickets if they cannot attend. Call the Arts Council at 692-4356 for return availability.
The Golf Capital Chorus is looking for new members. Can you carry a tune and do you like to sing? Visit Barbershop Chorus rehearsals on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 125 Everett Rd., Pinehurst, or call Skip Ragland at 673-5634.
Little People Loving and Learning is accepting applications for Preschool and Kindermusik spring enrollment. The Preschool offers classes for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, geared toward kindergarten readiness. Kinder-musik classes are offered for newborns-age 5. Both programs run for two semesters. Info: Susan Wright at 295-4863.
The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Sandhills Har-mony Chorus, is looking for new members. Meet Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines. Call Carole Roth at 255-1081 for information.
Dance
Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills club will hold dances at the Olde West End gym on the first and third Fridays of each month through May 5. Each dance includes a brief lesson. Standard tempo music is both recorded and live. American and International style dancers at all levels are welcome. For information, call Tony and Arlene Hantjis at 235-0998, visit www.pinehurst.net/~ballroom or e-mail ballroom@pinehurst.net.
Carolina Pines, USA DANCE invites visitors to join them for three hours of various dance styles at its February Valentine dance. Singles and couples are welcome. No tie required. First time? Only $4 with optional beginner's and advanced lessons by a professional instructor, at no extra charge. For information call 910-949-5500 or 692-5280.
Duffie Dancers Round Dance Club is an all phase club. Dances are held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Old West End Gym. The cuer is Lucille Hensley. Info: Max and Frances Lamberti at 949-2566.
Beginner Ballroom Lessons (choreographed/cued, also known as round dancing) are being offered. The cost for lessons per person is $15 per month. Info: Jo Ann at 295-2590 or Doris at 692-8878.
Footprints offers instruction in ballet and more. Offering special introductory classes for girls age six and up. Call Diana Turner Forte for information, 695-8863. Footprints Studio, 282 Gatewood Ave., Southern Pines.
Line dance classes are held on Tuesday evenings at the V.F.W., 615 S. Page St., Southern Pines. Cost is $9 for four weeks of classes. Call Doris at 692-8878 for info/registration.
Glen Davis provides music for dinner and dancing at Longleaf Golf and Country Club on Friday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost is $21 per person. Seating is limited; reservations are required. Call 692-4411.
Model A Square Dance Club is an advanced level club. Dances are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Olde West End Gym. Dancers new to the area are welcome. The caller is Jimmy Roberson. Info: Leo and Ruth Ellen Ganster 295-5786.
Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio in the Pinehurst Executive Center offers professional taught Ballroom Dance lessons for singles or couples. Private or class ballroom by appointment or group lessons Thursday nights at 7 p.m., (no partners required) Pre-registration is required and Mingles mini-dating events Friday night 7:30 p.m. Info: Claudia at 295-3003.
Sharifa Asmar is taking registration for belly dance summer intensive at BDT Broadway Dance Theater in Sanford. New Beginner and Beyond Beginner classes. Call 910-461-1265 or 919-718-6043.
Stardust Dinner Dance Club hosts eight dances each year from September through May, with the majority held at the Country Club of Whispering Pines. Live music and fine dining add to an evening of fun for all who enjoy dancing. Visitors may attend one dance as a guest for the cost of dinner only. Reservations and info: 295-1916 or 949-3666. Feb. 23: Swing On Band.
Terpsichore...a Moving Experi-ence is accepting enrollment for fall classes in classical ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, creative movement, Pilates and Yoga, for children ages 3-18. Adult and teen classes are also available. Info: 695-1116.
Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club is a Plus level club that holds dances every Thursday, from 8 to 10 p.m., in the Old West End Gym. Info: President Harry or Jean Vogt at 295-4185.
Drama/Theater
Area Movie Theaters
Call listed venue hotlines for most up-to-date information.
Sandhills Cinemas: 695-1100
SunFlix at the Sunrise: 692-3611
Silent movie “Wings” (1927) plays at the Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. The 1927 WWI classic stars Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen and Clara Bow. This is a war love story that features aerial sequences that still astound audiences today for their realism. Professional silent film pianist David Drazin will provide live accompaniment. Tickets are $15 ($8 under 12) at the door or at The Country Bookshop, Nature's Own, Given Library and Given Book Store. For more information visit www.sunrisetheater.com or call 692-3611.
Performances
Arts Council of Moore County and Sandhills Theatre Company presents “Papa — The Man, The Myth, The Legend,” at the Sunrise Theater, Jan. 27 and 28, at 8 p.m., and Jan. 29, at 3 p.m. Headed to NYC in the spring, the play is a tribute to the life and times of Ernest Hemingway and stars professional actors Jordon Rhodes and Lynn Moore. For ticket information, call 692-4356.
Mojo Productions and Fearrington Village present “Diamond Studs: The Life of Jesse James,” this week through Feb. 5, at the Barn at Fearrington Village, eight miles south of Chapel Hill on U.S. 15-501. Tickets are $20. Info: 919-545-5701 or StudsAtTheBarn.com.
Moore OnStage presents “Swing” Feb. 3 through Feb. 12 at the Sunrise Theater in Southern Pines. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 9-11 and 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, Feb. 5, and Sunday, Feb. 12. Call 255-0667 for reservations. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 senior citizens and $10 for students.
“Love Letters” will be performed Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Paddock Restaurant at Longleaf. Cocktails are at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:15 and the performance at 7:30. Cost is $33 per person. Reservations are required and may be made at 692-4411.
Entertainment
Venues may charge admission or a cover charge or may change schedules for some events. Call venues for details.
Basil’s, 211-H in Olmsted Village, 1.5 miles west of the traffic circle and opposite Homewood Suites, features Donn Stanley on the piano on Saturdays. Reservations: 235-3737.
Bynum General Store is located at 950 Bynum Rd., Bynum; just 10 miles south of Chapel Hill, off of U.S. 15-501. Donations of $3 to $7 are collected pass-the-hat for concerts. Entertainment weekly. Info: (919) 542-1858.
Dugan’s Pub, No. 2 Market Square, Pinehurst, features Karaoke on Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. A $3-$5 cover charge may apply. Call 295-3400 for more information.
Elliott’s Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst, offers a wine tasting every Thursday night from 6-9 p.m. featuring a different vineyard weekly. A full dinner menu is also available. Information: 295-FOOD (3663).
Italian Table Restaurant presents live entertainment on weekends. Location: 136 Grant St., Seven Lakes. Reservations strongly encouraged at 673-4725.
Maness Pottery and Music Barn features bluegrass, country, and gospel pickin’ and singing around 6 p.m. every Tuesday night. No cover; donations accepted. Located six miles west of Carthage on N.C. Hwy 24/27. Call 948-4897 for info.
May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music events from 7 to 10 p.m: Tampa Blue hosts Open Mic Night on Thursdays. The Randy Hughes Band with Steve McKenzie on lead guitar, and Joyner, Marie and Young alternate each Friday night. Reservations suggested, 692-4110. Jan. 27: Randy Hughes Band.
Mint Juleps, 155 Hall Ave., is Southern Pines’ newest private club for people 25 years and older. All musical events are open to the public and run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Info: www.mintjulepsclub. com or 246-2223. Jan. 27: Ricky Godfrey Band; Jan. 28: Jacked Up Hot Rod.
Neville’s is open Sunday-Saturday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Neville’s is located at 130 W. New Hampshire Ave. in Southern Pines. For information, call 692-1939 or visit www.nevillesclub.com.
O’Donnell’s of downtown Southern Pines hosts weekend live entertainment for members and guests as often as possible and features Wednesday night guest bartenders with tips going to charity. For information, call 695-1915 or go to www.patodonnellspub.com.
The Potter’s Café features live music every Saturday night from 7 to 11 p.m. Exclusively selling Starbucks coffee. The café is at 201 South St. in Aberdeen. Info: 944-1250.
The Red Room, a downtown Southern Pines nightclub showcasing cutting-edge, electronic music DJs Friday nights (18+) and DJ Hitman every Saturday night spinning Top 40 dance music (21+). 100 W. Massachusetts Ave. Info: 695-2300 or visit www.theredroomclub.com
Sandhills Bowling Center offers opportunities for bowling. Address: 2239 N. Pinehurst Street, Aberdeen. Info: 295-9610.
Shucker’s Oyster Bar, 135 Pinehurst Ave., Southern Pines, features live entertainment on their deck Saturdays and Wednesdays. No cover. For info., call 695-1000.
The Sports Page Bar and Grill, off U.S. 1, Aberdeen, at The Commons, hosts karaoke each Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, 241 N.E. Broad St., downtown Southern Pines, is open as a casual wine bar on Wednesday and Friday nights with a large selection of wines available by the glass and half glass, changing weekly. Info: 692-3066.
Galleries
Art at The Market Place — Enjoy the fine art gallery featuring the original paintings of local artists Cele Bryant, Betty DiBartolomeo, Sara Gray, Fay Terry and Joan Williams. Located at 2160 Midland Rd., Pinehurst. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 215-5963 for information.
Artists Alley, a collection of juried art and fine crafts from local and regional artists, is located on Broad Street, above Sweet Basil Cafe in Southern Pines. They are open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info: 692-6077, www.artistalley.net.
Artists League of the Sandhills Hours: Monday-Friday, from noon until 3 p.m. Gallery is located at 129 Exchange St. in historic Aberdeen. Info: 944-3979.
Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst, showcases works by nationally-recognized artists. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Call 295-4817 for more information.
The Campbell House Galleries, 482 East Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines, presents “My Impressions” by Gerard Catapano. The Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m., Monday – Friday and will be open this weekend, Jan. 21 –22 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 692-4356, or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.
Central Security Systems Gallery is in the new CSI building at 370 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. Through Jan. 30, the works of Diane Kraudelt , who works in oils and acrylics, will be featured. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 692-4970 or e-mail mtravis@connect.net for information about Travisano’s work, and call 245-7216 or e-mail aratsleague@earthlink.net for info on Kraudelt’s work.
Gallery 102, a new art gallery in Sanford, is exhibiting recent prints by Tennessee artist Elaine Antrican, entitled “N.C. Homestead.” The gallery also hosts the works of Beverly Brookshire, Victoria Hogan and Doug Rowe. Gallery 102 is located on the mezzanine level of the Shops of Steele Street, 102 S. Steele Street in downtown Sanford. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Information: (919) 777-6959.
Gap Creek Candle Company, 116 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, showcases the arts and crafts of the Sandhills, including paintings by Susan Edquist, the pine-needle art of Carolyn Register and Vivian Evans, and King’s Pottery of Seagrove. Info: 695-0029.
Gaslight Gallery is located in the Realty World Pinnock Real Estate Building at 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Exhibiting artists Margie Graves, Robert Way, Danilla Devin, Marilyn Petersen, Vivien Weller, Brooks Brown, Harry Neely, Joanne Gill Worth. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hastings Gallery will exhibit the work of Sandhills artist Leigh Swanson through Feb. 23. Hastings Gallery is located in Boyd Library on the campus of Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. For more information about the gallery, call 910-695-3878.
Hollyhocks Art Gallery, located in The Shops At Pinehurst Place, at 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst, features original artwork by local artists, Jane Casnellie, Jean Noe Clark and Joan Hodges. Enter through The Sheared Lamb or Elliott’s. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: call 295-2489.
Jewels of Pinehurst, a contemporary jewelry gallery in the village of Pinehurst, features the original art jewelry of owner Patricia Reil, handmade in precious platinum and gold, along with other goldsmith artists. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 295-2824.
Kate Buie and Hannah Cole have a gallery featuring their work (and the work of other regional artists) at 113 West Main Street, Aberdeen, in the old Silk Route building. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 639-6401 for information.
McMillan & Wife Art Gallery, 150 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. The gallery is open Monday through Friday. Info: 692-4879.
Sayer Photography Studio and Gallery, 155 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, downtown Southern Pines, is currently featuring the work of award-winning portrait photographer Tim Sayer and the international travel photography of local artist Caroline McKissick. Open Tues.-Sat. from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. unless out on assignment. Also available by appointment. Gallery phone number is 692-6320. Email: tim@sayerphotography.com
Sky Art Gallery offers rare signed lithographs, prints and originals from local and internationally-recognized artists. Sky Art Gallery is the home of West 23rd Street Photography, which is now showing “Stone Faces and Sanctuaries” infrared photographs taken along Ley lines in England. The show continues until Feb. 15. The gallery is at 602 Magnolia Drive, behind Applebee’s and across from Sears. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 944-9440.
White Hill Gallery, 407 Hwy 15/501, Carthage, just south of Sanford, offers a variety of pottery, from modern functional wares to petroglyph-design pitfired pots, to whimsical pieces, and to pottery with colors from a rainbow. Info: Sandra Layne, proprietor, at 947-6100.
Lectures
The Arts Council of Moore County and Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities is presenting one of four fine arts lecture series beginning on Thursday, March 9, at the Weymouth Center. Guest Lecturer Dr. Molly Gwinn will focus on “Impressions of Modern Life: Public Gatherings and Private Spaces.” For more information, call 692-4356.
Lessons
Artists’ League of the Sandhills
The Artists’ League of the Sandhills announces its slate of upcoming mini-classes, lectures and workshops. Payment is required at time of registration. Info: 944-3979.
Classes
Grisaille Techniques Using Silver Pencils with Betty Hendrix is scheduled for Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $25 for members and $35 for others.
Ink Drawing With Color in Colored Pencil with Betty Hendrix is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $25 for members and $35 for others.
Introduction to Water Soluble Oil is scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 8, 9, and 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a cost of $85 for members and $105 for others.
Drawing and Painting with Oil Pastels with Joanne Gill Worth is scheduled for Saturdays, March 11, 18 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a cost of $85 for members and $105 for others.
Workshops
No Mistakes Watermedia with Cathy Taylor is scheduled for July 13-15, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a cost of $200 for members and $240 for others.
Classes
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation sponsors art painting classes on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon at the recreation building. Info: 944-1115.
Artists Alley, a collection of art and fine crafts from local and regional artists, is located above Sweet Basil Cafe in Southern Pines. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call 246-0982 for information about beginning or intermediate off-site painting classes or visit www.artistalley.net.
Dogwood Pottery, 310 E. Philadelphia, Pinebluff, offers beginning pottery classes for adults, children or groups. For more information call 281-5926.
Kathleen Miller Art Studio in Southern Pines offers classes in Tole and decorative painting. Fee: $60 deposit, plus supplies. Class size limited. To register and view projects for the basic beginner and intermediate level classes, call Kathy, 246-0982.
Just Needlepoint offers classes in needlepoint for beginners, intermediate and advanced. Call Jean Wallen at 295-3727 for more information.
Creative Connection is forming a new “Artist’s Way” group that will be using the book as a workbook for group sharing and doing exercises for both personal and creative exploring. A once-a-month creative play session will be held to share techniques, material and ideas. Call Joy at 695-7055 for location and details.
N.C. Pottery Center
Registration for new classes and workshops at the North Carolina Pottery Center is now available. The Center is located at 250 East Avenue in Seagrove, NC. For more information, call 336.873.8430 or go to www.ncpotterycenter.com.
The O’Neal School, 3300 Airport Road, Southern Pines, offers art and pottery classes for children. To register or for information, call 692-6920, ext. 108, or 692-9595.
Young At Art: An exploration of drawing, painting and sculpture. Enrich your child’s world through art classes that meet on Wednesday or Thursday after school for third and sixth graders.
Pottery Classes: Beginner to advanced wheel throwing and hand building techniques will be explored.
Literary
The Country Bookshop
The Country Bookshop in downtown Southern Pines announces its upcoming author events. Call 692-3211 for information.
Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.: Dr. Paul Shepherd, Writer-in-Residence at Florida State University, will discuss his award-winning debut novel, “More Like Not Running Away,” the haunting story of a family-in-decline and the power that binds father to son.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.: Edgar-winning author Michael Malone presents his latest mystery, “The Killing Club,” based on a storyline from ABC-TV’s “One Life To Live,” where he won an Emmy as head writer.
Friday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: Tanya Biank, award-winning journalist and former reporter for The Fayetteville Observer will discuss her new book, “Under the Sabers,” a provocative new look at the complex and personal struggles faced by Army wives.
Friday, April 28, 7 p.m.: Susan Wittig Albert returns with “Bleeding Hearts,” the 14th novel in her China Bayles Herbal mystery series. Albert is also the author of the popular Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter Mysteries.
The Moore County Library in Carthage will host J.D. “Dusty” Rhoades, author of “The Devil’s Right Hand,” (St. Martin’s, 2005) for a book talk and signing on Saturday, March 25, at 2 pm. His newest book, “Good Day In Hell” is due out about that time.
Nature
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve often presents weekly programs. The preserve is at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines. Call 692-2167 for info.
The Sandhills Natural History Society holds monthly meetings. Visitors and prospective members welcome. Info: 692-2167.
The Pinehurst Conservation Commission invites Sandhills residents to its Wildlife Habitat Workshop on “Attracting Wildlife to Your Back Yard,” Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Pinehurst Village Hall, 395 Magnolia Road. Info: 295-1900.
Recreation Classes
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring these activities for young people. Call 944-5902 for registration.
Friday, Feb. 3, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Beginning Ballet classes for Girls ages 5 to 10 at the Aberdeen Lake Building. Six weekly classes will be held on Feb. 3,10, 17, 24, March 3 and10. Fees are $24 for Aberdeen residents and $29 for non-residents.
Friday, Feb. 3, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. — Modeling classes for girls ages 5 to 10 at the Aberdeen Lake Building. Six weekly classes will be held on Feb. 3, 10, 17, March 3 and 10. Fees are $24 for Aberdeen residents and $29 for non-residents.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 to 11:45 a.m. — Music and Movement classes for children aged 2-4 (must be potty trained). Six weekly classes will be held on Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 and 11. Fees are $18 for Aberdeen residents and $23 for non-residents.
Reunions
Representatives of the graduating classes of 1929 through 1952 of Aberdeen High School will host a reunion on Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, at the Days Inn in Southern Pines. Both evenings will begin with a social hour followed by dinner and a program of entertainment. For more information, call Harold Garner at 692-7873.
Pinecrest High School Class of 1985 is in the process of planning its 20th reunion. If you are a member of that class or have addresses of graduates, contact Angie Sessoms, 150 Pleasant Hill Rd., Jackson Springs, NC 27281, sessoms@isp.com or call 910-220-0552.
Sports
Sandhills Children’s Center, Outback Steakhouse and Pinehurst Resort & Country Club present the 2006 Kelly Cup Championship Tuesday, March 7, at Pinehurst No. 8. Entries are $150 per player or $750 per team. For more information call Lisa Massei or Kathy Desmond at 692-3323.
Tours
The Moore County Department of Aging presents day trips. For information and to register, call 947-2881.
ARTours
Join the Arts Council of Moore County and experience the art of travel. Reservations: call 692-4356 or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org for info.
Washington, D.C., May 3 – 6, 2006. Exhibits include: Cezanne in Provence and The Phillips Collection. Enjoy the National Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert at the Kennedy Center and a visit to the Hillwood Museum and Gardens and view Marjorie Merriweather Post’s royal collection.
Spoleto Festival USA, June 7-11. Experience the delights of Charleston and enjoy the various art events the festival has to offer.
Central Burgundy, August 4-13, 2006. Cruise Central Burundy aboard the hotel barge Litote with three nights in Paris.
For more information or to make reservations, call 692-4356, or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.
Aberdeen Parks and Rec
The Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring the following trips. For details, call 944-5902.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University on Tuesday, March 21. The trip fees will be $37 for Aberdeen residents and $42 for non-residents. Register by Feb. 28. This will include the van ride to the museum and admission. The van will leave from the Aberdeen Lake Building at 8:30 a.m. with arrival at the museum at 10 a.m. Tour the museum with lunch at a nearby restaurant afterwards. Estimated return time to Aberdeen is 4 p.m.
Overnight coach trip and package tour to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville Tuesday, April 18, and return on Wednesday, April 19. The estate will be celebrating its Festival of Flowers throughout April and the showcase this year will be a tulip display in the Walled Garden. The trip fee of $205 (double occupancy) will include a motor-coach, a night’s lodging at the Fairfield Inn with complimentary breakfast, lunch at the Deerpark Restaurant, and dinner at the Moose Café as well as admission to the Biltmore Estate. Register by Feb. 6.
Moore Co. Historical Association
Travel aboard a luxury motorcoach with the Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) to the King Tut Exhibit in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on a six-day excursion that includes stops in St. Augustine and Sarasota, Fla., and the historic district of Savannah, Ga. Motorcoach departs Southern Pines on Feb. 27, and returns on March 4. For rates and more information, call the MCHA at (910) 692-2051 or visit the Web site at www.moorehistory.com.
Kirk Tours
Kirk Tours offers chartered tours to many destinations. For information or to register for any of these offerings, call 295-2257, extension 21. All of these tours begin with boarding a bus at Olmsted Village at 11:45 a.m., departing at noon. A Dutch treat dinner will follow, and the group will return to Pinehurst at approximately 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 28, “Chicago,“ Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, $85 per person.
Saturday, Feb. 4, “The Ten Tenors,“ Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, $80 per person.
Saturday, April 22, “Mama Mia,” Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, $105 per person.
Send your notices (40 words or less) to fdasen@thepilot.com Events must be open to the public and submissions may be edited or rejected. Info: 693-2475.
