Community Interest
Singles Dinner will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, June 2, at Vito's in Southern Pines, Schucker's on June 9, Tripp's on June 16, and Ragazzi's on June 23. For information or reservations call Alan at 215-4527 or Mary at 692-8888.
Moore County Kennel Club of NC, Inc. Dog Show -- Fort Bragg Military Working Dogs and Handlers will present a demonstration for the public on Saturday, June 3, at 12 noon sharp at the Pinehurst Track and Polo field. These dogs and handlers will be at a ring in a central location on the grounds for approximately 45 minutes. Info: Nona Burrell, 295-3909.
Moore County Kennel Club presents their Annual All-Breed Dog Shows, Obedience Trials and First and Second Rally Trials, Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, at the Pinehurst Harness Track and Polo Field. The shows begin at 8 a.m. and continue until Best In Show at approximately 4 p.m. There is a parking fee of $3 per vehicle but no charge per person. Microchip clinic, both days, $20, and rabies clinic, Saturday only, $5. Info on clinics, Nona Burrell, 295-3909; and for shows, Patty Pace, 295-2251 or Jane Forsyth, 295-2515.
MANNA! In Motion 5k road race, will be held Saturday, June 3, starting at 9 a.m. at the corner of Ridge Street and New York Avenue, Southern Pines. Pre-registration: Friday, June 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 340 S. Ridge St., or e-mail mannainmotion@hotmail. com. Registration is also available at www.active.com. Race day registration opens at 7 a.m. The fee is $18 through May 26 and $25 through June 3. MANNA! is a non-profit mobile soup kitchen feeding the hungry in Moore County. Walkers are also welcome to participate.
"Dollars for Depot" fundraiser fashion show, "Step Into Summer," to be held Saturday, June 3, at 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church on Hemp Street in Robbins. Entertainment. Support Northern Moore Tomorrow as they raise funds to restore the Historic Old Elise depot into a museum of history and transportation, a historic site, and a Visitors Center. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door.
Round trip train ride Candor to Aberdeen on the Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway, offered by the Winston-Salem National Railway Historical Society, Sunday, June 4. Departs Candor at 9:30 a.m., return approx. 2:30 p.m. Very limited seating. Ticket price $59 includes lunch. Info: call 336-766-7563, evenings.
Moore County Kennel Club will present their 13th Annual Get Off the Porch/Play Golf With the Big Dogs, Golf Tournament on Monday, June 5, at Little River Golf Club, with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. $75 per person fee includes range balls, greens fee, cart, breakfast, lunch and prizes. The tournament is a major fundraiser for animal-related charities held by the club. Info: Bill Pace, 295-2251.
KidsPeace will be holding an orientation for those interested in providing foster care on Tuesday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the KidsPeace office in Aberdeen. This informative session is free and open to the public. Info: call 944-2102.
AARP Chapter No. 2564 will meet on Tuesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Penick Village, Rhode Island Ext., Southern Pines. The speaker will be Suzanne Black, Associate Director of North Carolina AARP. There will be a meal served at noon. Cost: $8.50. Guests are welcome.
Animal Advocates of Moore County, Inc., is having their public meeting on Friday, June 23, in the Pinehurst Member's Club Activities room at 7 p.m. Pam Fulk, the director of the Carnivore Preservation Trust in Pittsboro, will present "Tiger Tales," a program about the tigers who live just 45 minutes from Pinehurst. There is no charge and the public is encouraged to attend. Please call Rhonda, 944-5098. However, last-minute attendees will be welcomed.
Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities presents the Fourth Annual Tour of Gardens, Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit a diverse selection of gardens in Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Tickets: $15 advance and $20 day of. Call 692-6261.
Calling All Carts -- Want to participate in Pinehurst's Annual July 4 Parade? The Pinehurst Business Guild is asking for community members to decorate their own golf carts and join in the procession through the Village for this annual event. There's a contest for best decorated cart and special points for themes and costumes! Call Helen Neill at 235-0874. Starts at 9 a.m. on July 4 with the annual Pet Parade, and is followed by the Community July 4th parade at 10 a.m., featuring the Kazoo Band, Fine Blue Line Bluegrass Band, Irish dancers, Quicksilver Cloggers and more.
The Moore Coffee Company presents: Live Music EVERY Friday and Saturday night, 8 to 11 p.m. It is a musician sit-in, and all musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join in the fun! Fun for the whole family! Place: The Moore Coffee Company, 201 S. McNeill St., Carthage. Info: call 910-947-6122. No charge.
The Carolina Hotel will offer High Tea the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost of $25 per person includes an historic walking tour, followed by classic tea with sandwiches, scones and truffles. Call Resort Services Desk at 235-8415.
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 Everette 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. Kindermusik 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 Harmony 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.
Meals On Wheels of the Sandhills have an immediate need for delivery people to deliver one day a week in the Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Pinebluff and Pinehurst areas. Info: call in the morning, 692-0384.
Moore County Concert Band – The band is always looking for new members. Rehearsals are Monday evenings at 6:30 at Sandhills Community College. The band performs 6 concerts per year and rehearses September through June. If you now play or have ever played an instrument and would like to play some challenging music, consider joining the MCCB. Information: call 295-9023 or visit the bands Website at www.moorecountyband.com.
Concerts
The Moore Philharmonic will present a Spring Concert on Friday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Information: visit moorephilharmonic.com or leave a message at 944-3452.
Moore County Concert Band -- The band, directed by David Sieberling, will perform its final concert of the 2005/2006 season on Tuesday, July 4, at 5 p.m. in the Carolina Hotel's Grand Ballroom. There is no charge for admission. For more information call 295-9023 or visit the band's Website at http:// www.moorecountyband.com.
Dance
Performances
Lessons and Dances
Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills club will begin its sixth season in September. For info: call Tony and Arlene Hantjis at 235-0998, visit www.pinehurst.net/~ballroom/, or e-mail ballroom@pinehurst.net
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.
Carolina Performing Arts Center is now registering for summer camps. June 26-30 and July 24-28, ages 3 to 8 from 9 to 12 a.m.; ages 9 and older from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Fall classes begin Aug 22. Call 695-7898.
The Carolina Pines ballroom dancers will host dances on the second Friday each month. $4 for first-timers, lesson from 7 to 8, with a variety of dances from 8 to 10 p.m. Call 910-949-5500 or 692-5280 for location.
Contra Dance, Sat., June 10, at the old West End Gym, 137 Old West End School Road off NC 211, West End, sponsored by the Sandhills Contra Dancers. Lesson at 7:00, dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Admission charge. Please bring in a clean pair of shoes to protect the floor. No food permitted in the gym. Call 947-2086 or visit http://home.earthlink.net/~precisewords.
Duffie Dancers Round Dance Club is an all phase club. Dances are held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Olde West End Gym. The cuer is Lucille Hensley. Info: Max and Frances Lamberti at 949-2566.
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 to register.
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 professionally 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. For more information, 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.
Taylor Dance Summer Programs
Now accepting registration for classes and summer camps. Artistic Directors: Gary and Rita Taylor. Info: 295-1320
Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop for rising first graders and older.
Session One: June 12 - July 6 Session Two: July 10 - Aug. 4
Camps: various, June 19 - Aug. 2
Now registering for fall classes which begin Aug. 21.
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.
Ongoing throughout the months of June and July:
Summer Dance Camp 2006, themed camps for ages 3-18, call for information, 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 Olde 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 Theater: 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, 692-3611, www.sunrisetheater.com. $7adults, $6-matinees, $5 under 12.SunFlix at the Sunrise Theater:
Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, "A Good Woman." 7:30 and 2:30 p.m. both days. Stars Helen Hunt, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Wilkinson. Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan." An American woman of ill repute seeking refuge in Italy around 1930 causes much confusion between the Windermere couple. Witty dialogue. 1 hr. 30 min. Rated PG.
Performances
Givens Performing Arts Center at UNC Pembroke offers several productions of interest during the year. Call 910-521-6361 or 800-367-0778 for ticket prices and availability.
The Sandhills Renaissance Players are proud to present their highly entertaining production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," June 8, 9, and 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Theater in downtown Southern Pines. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5 for students. Call 695-1004 for reservations.
Sandhills Theatre Company presents their last show this season, "Noises Off," on June 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8 p.m., and June 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College. Subscribers $20, all others $25. For reservations, call 690-9069.
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.
Brats European Bistro, 219 NE Broad Street, Southern Pines, offers live entertainment by Roger Levesque every Saturday night. Info: 910-246-2728 or www.hausofbrats.com.
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 every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 2, The Randy Hughes Band. No Cover! Dinner reservations highly suggested. Phone: 692-4110.
Mint Juleps, 155 Hall Ave., is a Southern Pines 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: 246-2223 or www.mintjulepsclub. com June 2: The Fabulous Kays; June 3: Ballroom Dance Lessons, DJ; June 9: The Sand Band; June 10: Ballroom Dance Lessons, Johnny and the Cadillac's; June 16: Sammy O'Banyon and the Mardi Gras Band; June 17: Ballroom Dance Lessons, DJ; June 23: DJ; June 24: Ballroom Dance Band, Steel Penny Band; June 30: The Bob Steele Band. Wednesday is open Mic night.
Neville's, located at 130 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, is open Sunday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday shows are 7 to 10 p.m., no cover charge. Saturday shows are 9:30 p.m. - until, cover charge may apply. June 2: Jesse Janes; June 10: Red Radio; June 16: Sam Milner; June 23: Maliheh; June 24: The Pickups. For info, 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.
Artist 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
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, proudly presents "Four Painters and a Potter" featuring works by Paula Montgomery, Ann Campbell, Alice Baxter, Alice Ridenour, and Fireshadow Pottery. Opening reception is on Friday, June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. 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, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Featured artist is Margie Graves. For more info, call 246-2746.
Chanticleer, located at 118 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, hosts a gallery featuring N.C. artists Jeanette Sheehan, Jessie Mackay, Kristina Bach and Linda Griffin. The original paintings show landscapes, florals, portraits and animal subjects and are in oil, watercolor, mixed media and pastel. The gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 695-7070.
The 2nd Annual Pot O' Gold Art Exhibit will be at the Exchange Street Gallery, 129 Exchange Street, Aberdeen, from June 2 through June 29. This is a judged exhibit featuring original art work by members of the Artists League of the Sandhills. The show judge is nationally known portrait artist Tom Edgerton of Greensboro. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, from noon until 3 p.m. Info: call 910-944-3979.
Gallery 102, a new art gallery in Sanford, is exhibiting recent prints by Tennessee artist Elaine Antri-can, entitled "N.C. Homestead." The gallery also hosts the works of Beverly Brookshire, Victoria Hogan and Doug Rowe. Located at Shops of Steele Street, 102 S. Steele Street, Sanford,10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. (919) 777-6959.
Gap Creek Candle Company, 116 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, showcases the arts and crafts of the Sandhills, including King's Pottery and Crystal King's Pottery of Seagrove, paintings by Susan Edquist, pine-needle art by Carolyn Register and Martha Blake, floral art by Joan Grimone, handturned bowls by Chuck July, birdhouses by Bill Blake and Mike Shinn, and Gap Creek's very own handcrafted scented candles. Info: 695-0029.
The Hastings Gallery on the SCC campus will host occasional art exhibitons in its space. Info: Teresa Reynolds at 695-3775.
Hollyhocks Art Gallery, located in The Shops At Pinehurst Place, at 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst, features original artwork by local artists, Len Block, Jane Casnellie, 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 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 is currently featuring a select sample of the late William H. Knudsen's fine watercolor paintings.
The gallery also has some of Moore County's best local and nationally recognized artists, rare signed lithographs, watercolor, oils, and fine art photography. It is the home of West 23rd Street Photography. Hours: Tuesday- Friday 10 a.m. to 5p.m., 602 Magnolia Drive, behind Applebee's at the entrance to Magnolia Square Aberdeen. Info: 944-9440.
White Hill Gallery, 407 U.S. 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
A Lecture Series: The Arts Council of Moore County and Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities is presenting the third lecture in a series of four on Thursday, September 14, at 10 a.m., at the Weymouth Center. Guest Lecturer, Dr. Molly Gwinn, will focus on "Impressionist Landscapes: Monet's Journey through Normandy." For more information, call 692-4356.
Lessons
Art For All Y'all in Southern Pines will be presenting Tuesdays in June, a four-week "Collage 101" series. Other classes: June 19, Bling-Bling Bottle Cap Earrings, evening class; June 22, 3-Strand Bracelet, morning class; June 26, Audaciously Artsy Tags and Bookmarks, evening class; June 29, Beach Themed Paper Bag Book, morning class. To register, call Amy at 528-2110 or e-mail at artforallyall@gmail.com
Artist League of the Sandhills
Summer Mini-Classes and Workshops.
Payment is required at time of registration. For more information call 944-3979 between 9-12, and 1-5 weekdays.
Summer Mini-Classes:
Colored Pencil Portraits with Betty Hendrix, June 7.
Painting Reflections in Silver with Elda Hiser, July 10.
Watercolor Pouring with Mary Ellen Warren, July 17, 18, 19.
Painting Clouds in Oil with Eileen Strickland, July 26.
The Art of Seeing/Drawing with Betty Hendrix, Wednesday, August 2. Calligraphy for Cards & Scrapbooks with Barbara Sickenberger, August 5.
Understanding Watercolor Materials with Susan Edquist, August 7.
Understanding Light & Shadow with Harry Neely, August 9.
Color Theory with Susan Edquist, August 14.
Workshops:
No Mistakes Watermedia with Cathy Taylor, July 13-15.
Mims Studios is now accepting applications for the 2006 Summer Program, open to ages 14 and up, June 12 - Aug. 12. This classical foundation in drawing can be applied to the earliest lessons of a beginner or fill a void in the education of a professional artist. Information: Abigail Dowd at 910-783-5359 or visit www.mimsstudios.com
Workshops
Colors 'n Clay
Ladies Night Out is Thursday, June 22, 6:30 - 9:30. Theme: Wear your Red, White and Blue.
Father's Day will be here on Sunday, June 18. Stop by and paint a piece for Dad or Grandpa. A unique keepsake from you or the children will be forever cherished! Last day to paint is Wednesday, June 14.
Kid's Summer Workshops 230 SW Broad St., Southern Pines. Lots of summertime fun. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Bubble painting, chalkboard painting, mosaics, masking tape painting, handbuilding with clay, and fingerprint art are some techniques that will be used. Children 7 (going into the second grade) and up are welcome to join in creative adventure. Info: 692-4656, email albert@nc.rr.com, or stop by the studio for a schedule of workshops. Register through June 5.
Creative Connection: A meeting place for emerging and frustrated out-of-the-box-artists. Connect and share with other creatives. Call Joy at Joy of Art Studio at 695-7055 or e-mail Joyof_Art@msn.com.
Artist Alley, 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.
Joy of Art Studio offers classes in mixed media medley, beginning acrylics, oil painting, drawing from basic shapes, drawing and painting magnificent horses, doll making 1 and 2, and emphasis on art for both children and adults. Celebrate Your Creative Self Art Camp begins June 12 for ages 7-16. Emerging Artists Summer Art Camp for ages 5-16. Call 695-7055 or e-mail Joyof_Art@msn.com.
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.
Tuesday, June 6, 4 p.m. -- Mark Ethridge, whose investigations of the textile industry and the PTL scandal involving Jim and Tammy Faye Baker won a Pulitzer Prize, will discuss his debut novel, "Grievances," about the murder of a boy during racial unrest in rural South Carolina.
Thursday, July 13, 4 p.m. -- In "American Miler" author Paul Kiell chronicles the incredible story of Glenn Cunningham, who nearly died in a schoolhouse fire that left his legs so badly burned his doctor wanted to amputate them, and who went on to become the "Kansas City Flyer," one of the greatest track stars of all time, and a national hero in the mid-1930s.
Children's Storyhour at The County Bookshop -- for children age birth to 5 and their caregivers each first and third Thursday at 10:00 a.m. The following are dates and themes for the Summer: June 15, Bugs; June 29, Bonus Thursday! Trip to the Beach; July 6, Pirates!; July 20, Author Feature - Eric Carle
Nature
Native Plant Walk led by Bruce Sorrie, naturalist with North Carolina Natural Heritage Program, Friday, June 9, at 9 a.m. Hosted by Master Gardener Volunteers at Oldefield Farm, 645 Oldham Road, West End. Bring sunhat, walking shoes, and bug repellent. Call 235-3862 for more information.
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.
Bird Banding at Weymouth Woods --Susan Campbell, bird researcher, will be banding hummingbirds at Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve each Wednesday at 9 a.m. through September. Please call 692-2167 as weather conditions may cause a change of plans.
The Sandhills Natural History Society holds monthly meetings in the auditorium in the North Building at Penick Village. Visitors and pros-pective members welcome. Info: 692-2167.
Recreation Classes
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring these activities for young people. Call 944-5902 for registration,information and fees.
Weekly Activities (Aberdeen Lake Recreation Building):
Monday: 7-9 p.m. Tai Chi classes
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Chair Exercise classes (seniors).
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Stretch and Tone Classes (seniors).
Tuesday: 6-8 p.m. (beginning March 14): Scrapbooking classes for ages 16 and above.
Wednesday: 9-12 noon. Art classes. Participants must provide their own materials.
Friday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Beginning Ballet for Girls aged 5 to 10.
Friday: 4:45-5:45 p.m. Modeling for Girls aged 5 to 10.
Saturday:11-11:45 a.m. Music and Movement for ages 2-4.
The Pinehurst Parks and Recre-ation Department is offering classes beginning in May for adults at the Pinehurst Village Hall:
Adult watercolor class will be held Wednesdays, May 24 – July 12 (no class June 7 and 14) from 2 – 5 p.m. in the Village Hall Assembly Hall. The cost is $26 for Pinehurst residents, $39 for non-residents. Please pre-register with the recreation department. For more information, call (910) 295-2817.
Reunions
Sedberry Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 3, at the Montgomery County Senior Center on Page St. in Troy. Fun begins at 10 a.m., with a potluck lunch at about noon. Bring a covered dish, old pictures, and plenty of old family stories that might be of interest to the group. All family and friends are invited.
Hoke County High School, Class of 1976, will be celebrating its 30th year reunion June 9 through June 11. For more information, call Karen Hough at 910-875-4826 or Odessa McLinnahan at 910-843-5856.
Blake Reunion -- Descendants of the Blakes of Montgomery County are invited to a reunion on June 11 at 1 p.m. at Blackwood Chapel Church in Pekin. New books on family stories and the family tree for 400 years will be available. Also, there will be a talk on the family tree about 2 p.m. Info: Richard Culyer, 843-332-7816.
Sports
The Rock, Rockingham Dragway Events - for more info on these events, call 910-582-3400.
June 3 to 4: AMDRAGS Harley-Davidson bike race, bike show and festival.
June 9: Midnight Street Drags, 7 p.m. to midnight.
June 10 to 11: Dropjawmag.com "The Big Show."
June 17: Battle of the Imports
June 24: Freedom Fest Celebration
First Annual Moore County Literacy Golf Tournament, Saturday, June 10, at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. $100. For more information, call Connie at 692-5954.
Golfing In the Pines Pro-AM Invitational Tournament, June 19, Pinewild Country Club of Pinehurst to benefit Moore Free Care Clinic. Registration 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m. Awards reception follows. Amateur entry fee: $250. For more info, call 947-6550 or 215-8903 or email stuarttuffnell@earthlink.net. To register visit www.moorefreecare.org.
The established 13u NC Stix baseball organization is looking for dedicated players. Players must have turned 14 prior to May 1. This organization was founded on teaching the right way to play the game of baseball. If interested, call 910-677-0028
Tours
ARTours
Join the Arts Council of Moore County and experience the art of travel. Reservations: 692-4356 or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org
Central Burgundy, Aug. 4-13. Cruise Central Burgundy aboard the hotel barge Litote with three nights in Paris.
Magical Coast of Maine, Sept. 15-22. Experience the magic and majesty of Maine's maritime coast with Bud Warren, a native of the coast who knows Maine well.
Aberdeen Parks and Rec
The Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department often sponsors trips. For details, call 944-5902.
Kirk Tours
Offers chartered tours to many destinations. For detailed information or to register for any of these offerings, call 295-2257, extension 21.
Disney's "The Lion King," Saturdays, Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. $110 per person includes transportation and dress circle seats for 2 p.m. performance. Dutch treat dinner at Macaroni Grill. Deadline for payment is Monday, May 1.
The Moore County Department of Aging is sponsoring a trip to Raleigh on Thursday, June 29, Tour of Legislative Building and Blueberry Day at the Raleigh Farmer's Market (lunch on your own at one of the two Farmer's Market restaurants). Depart from Lowe's Foods, Olmsted Village, at 8:30 a.m. Return approx. 4:30 p.m. Transportation by Kirk Tours. Cost $25 per person. Call 947-2881 to reserve.
The Moore County Historical Association sponsors exciting programs, historical lectures, and tours of house-museums and of special places both near and far. For reservations and details call 692-2051 or visit www.moorehistory.com.
Shaw Properties Museum-Houses Tour. A trio of historic houses built between 1700 and the 1800s that depict the daily life of early county settlers. Open for tours Tuesday through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Morganton Road and SW Broad Street, Southern Pines.
Bryant House Properties Museum-Houses Tour. Two historic houses built between 1700 and the 1800s that depict the daily life of early county settlers. Bryant House and McLendon Cabin are open for tours each Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To arrange tours at other times, call 673-0908. Free.
Tall Ships & Tryon Palace Tour. July 4-5. An exciting 4th of July event. Travel from Southern Pines to Beaufort and Morehead City to tour and interact with the crews of tall ships of yesteryear, fireworks display and visit Tryon Palace. Reserv-ations by June 12.
Canada's Atlantic Coast featuring the Cabot Trail. September 7-16. Reserve by July 1. A ten-day first-class excursion leaving from Southern Pines to the Canadian Coast and Cabot Trail. Highlights include trips to Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Citadel, a Lobster Excursion, Hopewell Rocks, Prince Edward Island, College of Piping, Cavendish National Park, Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail.
Hart's Square Historic Tour. Oct. 28. Reserve by Sept. 26. A fun one-day tour from Southern Pines to Hart's Square in Hickory. Hart's Square is an early 1790s to 1890s settlers village.
