Benefits
Richmond County Hospice will hold its 18th annual Barbecue and Raffle on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Rockingham Browder Park. Raffle tickets are $5 for a car, fishing trip, golf cart and more. Info: Michelle Parrish at (888) 997-4402.
Keep Moore County Beautiful is sponsoring the 4th annual Keep Moore County Beautiful Marge Owings Memorial Golf Tournament May 8-9 at Mid Pines Golf Course. To obtain an entry form, call 947-3478 or email at . Entry deadline: April 30.
The Moore County Literacy Council’s “Bridging the Gap to Literacy” luncheon and fashion show will be held Wednesday, May 12 at noon at the Country Club of North Carolina. Tickets are $25 and bridge is optional. Call 692-5954 or 673-4554 for information or reservations.
Asheboro Library will hold a Rare Record Sale (78, 33 1/3, 45) on Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Cost: 50 cents each! The library is located at 201 Worth St., Asheboro. Call (336) 6800 for details.
The Vass Rescue Squad’s annual Country Ham & Roast Beef Supper will be held on Saturday, May 15 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Vass-Lakeview Elementary School on U.S. Hwy 1. Cost is $7 per plate. Call 245-7219 for more information.
The Rev. Jimmie Phillips Benefit will be held on Saturday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church. There will be BBQ plates for $5, special singing and more. Directions: Hwy 15-501 north of Carthage, left on McCrimmon Rd. Info: 947-4736.
You might not come across a bargain like this old car, but you will find some great deals and hear some wonderful barbershop tunes at this year’s Golf Capital Chorus Garage Sale May 22 at 9 Sedgefield Ln, Pinehurst.
The men’s club ‘I Am My Brother’s Keeper’ will hold a Fried Chicken and Fish Plate Sale on Saturday, May 22 beginning at 10 a.m. at Eva’s Diner, Hwy 211 in Aberdeen. Plates are $5 each and sandwiches are $3. Pick-up or delivery. Info: 944-1123
The Given Book Shop, Olmsted Village between Edward Jones and Olmsted Travel, will have its Grand Opening Week June 15-19 featuring daily prizes and specials. Shop hours will be Tues.-Sat., 10-3. All profits will go to Given Memorial Library.
Community Interest
Fair Time at Fort Bragg is May 6-23, Mon-Fri, beginning at 5 p.m.; and Sat-Sun, beginning at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ft. Bragg Fairground’s gate, Ft. Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville. For more information, call 396-9126.
The 15th annual Carthage Buggy Festival will be held on May 7, from 4 to 9 p.m., and May 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., at Kissler Park next to Carthage Elementary School off Rt. 22. It includes arts/crafts, entertainment, food, car show, horse rides, bar-b-que cook off, and buggy display at the Carthage Square. For more information, call 947-2331.
Education/Adults
Stephanie Bias, SHIIP’s Eastern Piedmont Regional Manager, will be the featured speaker Wednesday May 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Southern Pines Public Library, to discuss the Medicare-approved Prescription Drug Discount Cards and Transitional Assistance program. Info: Jill Sherman, 947-2881.
Fearrington Village, Chapel Hill, presents a Spring Floral Seminar on Thursday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including a continental breakfast and 3-course lunch. A full deposit of $85pp is required by May 1, RSVP (919) 542-1145. Info: www.fearrington.com.
The Moore County Department of Aging is sponsoring an AARP Driver Safety Program on May 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Agricultural Center, Carthage. A $10 fee will be charged. RSVP/947-2881.
Education/Children
The Moore County Cooperative Extension offers skill building workshops for parents. All workshops begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Admission is free and child care is available at no charge. For a complete schedule or to register, call Karen Wicker at 947-3188 or Linda Hubbard at 947-2342.
Take Back Your Family Time: May 6 Village Chapel in Pinehurst, May 18 Spaulding Chapel in Taylortown
Kids and the Media: May 11 Southern Pines United Methodist Church
What Do You Do With the Mad You Feel?: May 13 Emmanuel Baptist in Carthage
Growing Healthy Children: May 20 First Baptist in Robbins.
The Moore County Girl Scout Day Camp for girls ages 6-16 will be held June 7-11 at Camp Mu-Sha-Ni. Girls can enjoy swimming, canoeing, crafts, special programs and much more! Contact Michelle Aubrey at 949-4090 or via e-mail at shellaubrey@earthlink.net.
It’s time to register for summer camp at Camp Dixie. The camp offers programs for children in grades 2-6 and teen grades 7-12. Hwy 87 south of Fayetteville, eight miles from Saint Pauls. Register at 865-5180 or www.campdixie.com.
Classical Conversations of the Sandhills offers an enrichment program for K–6 grade, home educated students for 12 weeks in the spring and fall, on Thursdays at Community Presbyterian Church. For info, contact Jody Harvey at 673-5710 or visit www.classicalconversations.com.
Health
Aberdeen Parks & Recreation
For information or to register, contact JoAnne at 944-5902.
Tai Chi classes are held at the Aberdeen Lake Park building each Monday and/or Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. with Master Lee as the instructor. Cost is $30 per month for one class per week and $50 per month for two classes per week.
Stretch and tone classes for seniors only are held on Monday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Aberdeen Lake building. There are no fees.
Chair exercise classes are held on Monday and Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. in the Aberdeen Lake building.
Flourish in Southern Pines offers Yoga classes. For info, call 693-1553.
Mind Your Body offers Pilates - Intelligent Exercise, Profound Results. Beginner, private and group sessions. For information and schedule, contact Jeannie at 692-6220.
Sandhills Zen Group offers free Zen meditation classes at the center at 150 Merry Mock Hill Road in Southern Pines, off of Connecticut Avenue. Registration is encouraged. There is no religious affiliation necessary to participate in the stress-relieving therapy of Zen meditation. Info: 695-7851or www.literary.org/sandhillszen.
Southern Pines Recreation Department sponsors a 3-mile walk every Monday at 12:15 p.m. at the Southern Pines Reservoir Park, Route 22, approx. 2-miles north of Midland Road. For more info, call 692-2463.
Yoga in the Sandhills offers a “Course In Miracles” taught by Caroline Wood on Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m. at 5374 Niagra-Carthage Rd. Call 692-1812 for more 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. Info: 692-5593.
Lectures
The Ruth Pauley Lecture Series continues with Dr. Daniel Sexton of Duke University on Thursday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Owens Auditorium at SCC. His topic will be “Epidemics of the 21st Century: Recent Experiences and Future Predictions.” 245-3132.
Library Programs
County Libraries
BOOKMOBILE: Bookmobile services are scheduled throughout the county.
CARD CATALOG: The card catalog for the county library is available online at: www.204.211.56.212.
Dial-a-Story : The Robbins library is host to the Dial-a-Story program. Stories are available from a machine by phone for young children. Dial 948-3322 for a new story every day.
The Moore County Library is located at 101 Saunders St. in Carthage. For more information about the library or its programs, call 947-5335.
STORYTIME: Pre-school storytime is each Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Page Library is located in Aberdeen at 101 N. Poplar and Main. The branch is open Monday-Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. Phone 944-1200.
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. Call 281-3004 for more information.
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. Phone 948-4000.
The Vass Library is located on Seaboard Street near the Vass Post Office. The library opens Tuesday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-1p.m. Every first Wednesday of the month, the VL has a storytime for children at 10:30 a.m. Call 245-2200 for more information.
Given Memorial Library
Given Memorial Library is located in downtown Pinehurst. Info: 295-6022.
The Given Collection, a cookbook of over 350 recipes contributed by members of the community, is available at the library for $12.50. Call the library to reserve a copy or pick one up at any time during hours of operation.
Book Donations Needed. Drop off your donation of books you no longer want, especially children's books, at any time during library hours. If you need them to be picked up, please call 295-5450 to make arrangements. No Readers Digests or magazines please.
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. Info: 692-8235.
Read to Your Bunny story times are available for the following age groups: Preschoolers (3-5 years) on Wed., May 5 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Infants (birth–14 mos.) on Wed., May 12 from 4 to 4:15 p.m.; and Toddlers (15-36 mos.) on Wed., May 12 from 10:30-10:50 a.m.
Wednesday, May 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.: “Medicare is Changing … Are You Prepared?” Free seminar.
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous of Moore County, has information available on its Web site www.sandhillsaa.org or by calling
(800)496-1742.
The Moore County Alzheimer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rte 1, Aberdeen. Call (336) 877-9332, (800) 888-6671, or 692-0232.
The Sandhills monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at Alterra Sterling House, 101 Brucewood Rd., Southern Pines, on the second Wednesday of each month at noon. Call 695-1277 for information.
The Village Chapel Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at The Village Chapel, Pinehurst. Call 295-6003 for information.
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, and is open to everyone. For information, call 775-2544 or 499-9632.
Hopeful Hearts Chronic Illness support group meets the first and third Saturday of every month at New Covenant Fellowship on Pinehurst Avenue. The meeting starts at 4 p.m. Contact Iris at 528-9797 for info.
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 is a place to connect with other artists and explore your creativity in group projects and reinforce your creativity in a supporting environment. Material is taken from The Artist’s Way and Trust the Process. For information, call the Joy of Art Studio at 695-7055.
The Moore County Chapter of the National Depression-Manic Depression Support Group meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Outpatient Center in the Doctor’s Conference Room, off Page Rd. Contact the Education Department at 215-1582 for details.
Fibromyalgia Support Group meets once a month on the second Tuesday at 7p.m. at the FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Outpatient Conference Room in Pinehurst. Information: 281-3175.
Hopeful Hearts chronic illness support group meets the first Saturday of every month. If you are interested in attending please contact Iris at 528-6797 or www.hopegrounded.org for information on location and time.
Joy of Art Oasis, a women’s spiritual study, meditation, and support group, offers a place to explore and share thoughts and paths with other like-minded women. Call Joy at 695-7055 for the next meeting at 130 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.
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 information or 692-8750 for childcare reservations.
Mothers of Moore is a support group for women with children 5 and younger. For childcare, contact Amy 215-8908 or Jeanne 944-5054.
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. For a registration packet, contact Mary at 603-8313 or grace_mops@yahoo.com
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) of Moore County holds Support meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room A of the Moore Regional Hospital Conference Room, at the corner of Page Road and NC 211. Info: 295-1053.
The Sandhills Ostomy Association sponsors an Ostomy Support Group which meets the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. in the First Health Conference Center of Moore Regional Hospital. Non-members are welcome to attend. For information call 695-1554 or 295-2819.
Over Eaters Anonymous meets each Thursday at 8 p.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church at fellowship hall entrance in Aberdeen. For information, call Aileen at 295-1840.
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 it’s late term effects 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. Attendance is free of charge. Info: 947-3333. Friend to Friend is a United Way Agency.
Silent/Signing Supper group meets on the second Monday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. New people are welcomed. Families with a hearing-impaired member are specially invited to join us. Contact Robin Homesley at 949-2676 (V/TT), 947-2342, ext. 279, or email rhomesley@hotmail.com.
Set Free, a 12-step program, meets at Calvary Chapel of the Sandhills, 201 W. South St. in Aberdeen at 7 p.m. on Sundays. Set Free is a fellowship of men and women who are recovering from behaviors that have affected their lives. Info: 944-2477.
The Moore County Vision Resource Center Social Support Group meets on the second Friday of each month at Trinity Church, Southern Pines. Transportation available at 692-2629. Learn what is available for the visually impaired every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-3 p.m. at Aberdeen Firehouse.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory hosts a luncheon for widows or widowers who would like the fellowship of dining with others on the first and third Wednesday of each month at The Holiday Inn, Southern Pines from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $5. Call Boles Funeral Home at 692-6262 to RSVP.
