Benefits
The first Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Benefit Golf Tournament at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club is Aug.15. The format is captain’s choice and teams may be male, female, or mixed. Deadline for entries is Aug. 1. For an entry form or more information, call 944-5580, email: golfrecord@alltel.net, or write to: P.O. Box 4780, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Community Interest
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.
Elmcroft Assisted Living will host an informal open house on June 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is invited. Information: 692-4928.
KidsPeace conducts free, on-going, therapeutic foster parent training in the area. Call Michelle Stone at 910-695-3090 for details.
The League of Women Voters’ Annual Meeting, which is open to the public, is June 21 at 11:30 a.m. with honored guest/speaker Bobbie Mumford, co-founder, at the Paddock Restaurant at Longleaf Country Club, Southern Pines. Reservations due by Friday, June 17. Info: Norma Sullins 673-3980 or Pat Bowen 692-6345 Cost: $11. Checks only.
American Family Coalition of N.C., a non-profit organization, looking for nominations for receiving the Parents of the Year Award for National Parents Day, July 24. Forms are online at www.parentsday.com or call Sharon at 303-9466.
The North Carolina State Red Hat Convention will be held Aug. 18-21 at The Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst. For more information, call Barbara Whitaker Mays at 295-6535, or email: Pat Lambie at patlambie@nc.rr.com
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.
Moore County Literacy Council is hosting Moms Book Club for mothers of young children on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Each discussion will focus on one specific book and a variety of storysharing strategies from the nationally acclaimed Motheread program. Five sessions: June 23 and 30, July 14 and 21, and Aug. 11. Enrollment is limited. To register for one or all, call MCLC at 692-5954.
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.
Fayetteville State University will host an information session at Sandhills Community College on Thursday, June 23, in the Dempsey Center on the SCC campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff will be on hand to provide prospective students with information about the University, perform unofficial transcript evaluations and assist with completing applications. Information: 672-1226.
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.
Witherspoon Rose Culture
Witherspoon Rose Culture invites the public to attend their free gardening classes at 3312 Watkins Road in Durham. All classes are held Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. (rain or shine). Info: (919) 489-4446 or www.witherspoonrose.com.
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.
Picket St. Nick class, June 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Leave this workshop as the owner of a standing Santa painted on a wooden picket. Cost: $12.
Health
The Moore County Department of Aging presents a program titled “Could I Be Depressed Even Though It’s Spring?” June 16, from 2 to 3 p.m., with speaker Lynn Hutchins at the Southern Pines Civic Club, 105 S. Ashe St. For more information, call 947-2881.
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 - 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 ages 5-16. Information: 295-2817 or www.villageofpinehurst.org.
The Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department is offering Kamp Kidworks program for ages 4-12 throughout the summer. A half-day camp co-sponsored with FirstHealth Center for Health and Fitness, the event is held at the Fitness Center. Registration forms are available at the Pinehurst Village Hall, the Fitness Center, or by calling 295-2817.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Reading program is “Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds.”
Children in grades K-5 may attend any or all of the special programs listed below. In addition, they may decide on the number of books they can read over the summer and receive a registration packet and reading log. Prizes are awarded to those who reach their goals by the program’s end. Aug. 5 is the final day to turn in reading logs.
Dare to Problem Solve, Tuesday, June 21, 11 a.m.
Birdman Dave, Christopher Columbus the owl and Belle the macaw entertain.
Dream Up Some Fun, Tuesday, July 12, 11 a.m.
The puppets of Burns & Company learn valuable lessons about reading.
Medieval Faire, Tuesday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Celebrate the enchantment with crafts, fun and stories.
Joust Read! is for students entering grades 6-8. There is no required reading list, registration, or goals to set. After completing a book, fill out a review form found at the library or on the library’s website (www.sppl.net) to be entered in prize drawings which will be held once in June and once in July.
Read to Your Bunny story times are available for the following age groups: Infants (birth–14 mos.) on Wed. June 15 from 4:00 - 4:15 p.m., and Toddlers (15-36 mos.) on Wednesday, June 15, from 10:30-10:50 a.m.
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, 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
June
Monday, June 20, the bloodmobile will be Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Southern Pines. No appointment is necessary. The hours are from 1:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Monday, June 27, the Pinehurst Rotary will serve as the next sponsor at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst. Hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call for an appointment at 629-8571.
Tuesday, June 28, Sandhills Community College will host a bloodmobile from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and then from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. No appointment necessary.
Thursday, June 30, the Moore County Employees, Methodist Men’s Club and Carthage Women’s Club will sponsor a bloodmobile at the Agriculture Center in Carthage. For an appointment call 947-6362. The mobile will be at the center from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Classes
The American Red Cross Moore County Chapter will be holding a child care/babysitting class on Wednesday and Thursday evening, June 14 and 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night.The class will be held at the Chapter House at 244 SW Broad Street in Southern Pines. Class fee is $25 which includes book, backpack and certification. Instructor: Sandy Ritter. Class limited to 20. To register please call 692-8571 ext 223.
The Red Cross offers community First Aid and Safety Classes which include adult, infant and child CPR, first aid skills and AED. The Next Class Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $55 per student. Class held at Moore County Chapter House, Southern Pines.
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, 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. 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 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 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) 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 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.
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