Community Interest

Sandhills Animal Rescue League is holding a Save the Animals Benefit starting June 30 and every Friday and Saturday during July from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woman's Exchange in Pinehurst. They will be receiving items for the sale on June 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woman's Exchange and will continue to receive items in July on the days of the sale. Call 638-1921.

Pinebluff Lions Club is selling reverse raffle tickets. Only 300 will be sold. These funds help thecommunity with worthwhile endeavors such as: Assisting with feeding more than 150 families each month, eye exams, glasses, hearing aids, sponsoring participants at Camp Dogwood (for the legally blind) and a fishing tournament. Call 281-2039 to get your ticket! Drawing will be held July 22.

The Friends of the Postmaster's House, Inc., a non-profit organization, have restored the Postmaster's House, the oldest house in downtown Aberdeen, located at 204 E. South Street.  The Postmaster's House is available for organizational and club meetings, family reunions, receptions, etc.  For more information, call 944-2583.

Meals On Wheels of the Sandhills has an immediate need for delivery people to deliver one day a week in the Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Pinebluff or Pinehurst areas. Call 692-0384, mornings for info.

Education

Summer reading and math groups for pre-K through 5th-graders, tutoring through July 28. Education, Counseling and Career Center, 770-D N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Space is limited. Call 693-3377.

Coming Fall 2006 -- Classical Conversations Foundations Program, K-6, Tuesdays 9 to 12. Twelve weeks in the fall and twelve weeks in the winter. Students are taught to learn classically by a trained tutor. Parents must attend the classes.To learn more about the Classical Conversations Programs, call 295-1343 or visit the website, www.classicalconversations.com/

Basket classes for beginners, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at N.C. Basket Works in Vass. For registration and information, call master weaver Bonnie Roberson, at 295-1245.

Pocketful of Memories Scrapbook Store offers classes. Students must register and prepay for all classes. Info: 246-2767.

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.

Rosemary's Quilting Room is again offering all levels of smocking as well as Designer Quilting Classes.  For all ages, beginners or advanced.  Call 690-0773 for a list of classes.

Health

Santosha Yoga Studio, located in the Pinehurst Theatre Building, features a variety of classes Monday through Saturday. Prenatal yoga and private instruction available upon request. Tuesday evenings it's all about the abs. 910-528-7316.

Flourish in Southern Pines offers Yoga classes. Info: 693-1553.

Great Shape for Women is using the 5-STAR Fitness Program. The 6-week foundational training provides coaching in self-concept, cardio, strength-training, core training and proper eating. Call 603-7272 to schedule a free fitness consultation.

Jazzercise Lite! Aerobic exercise designed to improve strength, balance and flexibility. Classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. For information, call 695-0972 or 215-0402.

Mind+Body Connection Pilates Studio,132 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, 2nd floor (above Hawkins & Harkness), offering a guided, customized workout. Sessions are private, semiprivate and small class taught by registered Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis trainer and PCC certified instructor, Gingy Caguioa, at 695-1877.

Mind Your Body offers Pilates at 670 SW Broad St., Southern Pines. Beginner, private and equipment sessions available. Info: Jeannie at 692-6220.

Prancing Horse, a therapeutic riding program for children with physical or emotional challenges, needs volunteers to serve as horseback riding assistants. No experience with horses is required and all volunteers will be trained. Info: 947-6395.

Yoga and Massage in the Sandhills has Hatha Yoga morning and evening classes available. Free orientation last Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.; Breathing Class the second Saturday at 8:30 a.m.; Prenatal Yoga and Birthing Classes; The WOW classes are each Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Info: (910) 692-5593.

Library Programs

County Libraries

n Bookmobile: services are sched- uled throughout the county.

n Card Catalog: The card catalog for the county library is available online at www.srlslibraries.com.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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. Story-times for pre-schoolers are held Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

n The Vass Library is located on Seaboard Street near the Vass Post Office. Hours: Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summer reading program will be held each Wednesday in July at 10:30 a.m., July 6, 13, 20, and 27. For information, call 245-2200.

Given Memorial Library

Given Memorial Library is located in downtown Pinehurst. 295-6022.

The Given Book Shop at Olmsted Village is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to the library/archives.

Southern Pines Library

The Southern Pines Public Library is located at 170 W. Connecticut Ave. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Visit 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.

Red Cross

The American Red Cross Moore County Chapter, 244 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines, announces 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). There is no longer an upper age limit. Must be 17 years of age or older. Donor Counselor: 866-562-7156.

July 2006 Blood Drives

Monday, July 17, 1:30 to 6 p.m., 244 SW Broad Street, Southern Pines, Appt., call 692-8571.

Wednesday, July 19, 1 to 6 p.m., Seven Lakes Kiwanis, North Club House, Seven Lakes, Appt., call 673-4931.

Tuesday, July 25, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., Penick Village, East Rhode Island Avenue Extension, Southern Pines, Appt., call 692-8571.

Friday, July 28, 12 to 4:30 p.m., Chick-fil-A, Hwy 15-501, Southern Pines (On the bus), Appt., call 692-8571.

Health and Safety Classes

n Babysitting Training, a 6-hour babysitting class to be taught on July 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class is open to boys and girls ages 11-15. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch. The $25 fee for the course is due in advance. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. 692-8571

n Challenge Course/Recertifica-tion, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 13, July 27, Aug. 17, Aug. 31, Sept. 14, and Sept. 28. Participants must have previously completed a regular ARC course and may recertify in any of the following courses: Adult CPR, Infant/Child CPR, AED and First Aid. $25. 692-8571

n Community First Aid & Safety, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day course includes Adult CPR, Infant/Child CPR, AED and First Aid. July 8, July 22, Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 9, and Sept. 23. $55 fee. 692-8571

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous of Moore County has information available on its website: 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.

A.R.E. -- A Search for God study group meets Monday 7-9 p.m. Call 695-7055 for more information or e-mail Joyof_Art@msn.com.

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. 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.

The Compassionate Friends of the Sandhills, grief support group for parents and families who have experienced the death of a child, will meet the third Monday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, Pinehurst. For information contact Cindy Shepherd at 295-2755 or visit their national website at www.compassionate friends.org.

A Course in Miracles, a spiritual self-development course self-study group. Like minds come together to inspire each other for personal growth in daily life. Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. at Pinebrook Apartments, 401 W. Illinois Ave., near Lob Steer. Call 692-1812 for 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. Contact Joy, 695-7055, Joyof_Art@ msn.com.

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.

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.

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. Membership dues are $10 annually. Contact the Moore County Girl Scout office at 692-6156 or www.pinesofcarolina.org.

Grancare is a support program for those parenting for the second time. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Dept. of Aging, Carthage. Info: 947-2881.

Homeschooling and looking for connection with other homeschoolers? Moore Homeschoolers Network meets Thursdays. For more information: www.moorehomeschoolers.net or contact Wendy at 295-4334.

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 Jessica at 295-7566 or Suzanne at 235-9266 or visit our website at www.mothersofmoore.com

Mother of Preschoolers (MOPS), a program for mothers of children ages birth to 5, meets the first and third Wednesday (Sept to May) from 9:15 - 11:15 at Christ Community Church in Southern Pines. Childcare is provided. Contact Stacey at 944-0577 for registration info or visit SandhillsMOPS.com

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.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (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.

Overeaters Anonymous meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, U.S. 1, Aberdeen, and Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Aberdeen Community Center, 504 Wilder Ave. Info: 295-1840.

Parents of Amazing Children, P*A*C, is a support group for parents of children with special needs. For more info: call Christine Garton at 692-6123, ext. 15, or go to our Web site, www.fsnsandhills.org

Recovery Inc., a mental health, self-help program, meets each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Free meetings to face emotional problems, symptoms and fears. Info: 692-4606.

Sandhills Post-Polio Health Group meets the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the First HealthConference Center. Polio survivors, their caregivers and others 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. No charge. Info: 947-3333.

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 those who are recovering from behaviors that have affected their lives. Info: 944-2477.

The Moore County Vision Resource Center Social Support Group meets 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 Days Inn, Southern Pines, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $7. Reservations: 692-6262.