32ND ANNUAL AUTUMNFEST OCTOBER 2, 2010
Brochure & Registration autumnfest southern pines nc – click to download The AutumnFest is an annual festival of running events, and arts / crafts fair. Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Department features a 1 mile Fun Run & Health Walk for families and anyone interested in an energetic morning walk through downtown Southern Pines. A [...]
Fascinate-U September Events
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum September Events
Tag Sale To Benefit Moore Humane Society!
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: 190-A Turner Street, Yadkin Park in the First Casualty Insurance (FCIG) parking lot, across from Goodwill. What: A little bit of everything – furniture, clothes, home decor, office equipment and more! Plus: Bake Sale, face painting and kid’s arts & crafts! We’ll also [...]
Fascinate-U August 2010 Events
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Organic Blueberries for sale to support 4-H
Organically grown blueberries from Cameron. The Moore County 4-H Project sells the blueberries to raise funds for future planting projects and to attend 4-H competitions. The blueberries sale for $4.00 per pint. Email us now if you want to reserve some.
Sandhills Children’s Center Indoor Yard Sale!
Donations, volunteers and shoppers needed this week! We are hosting a huge indoor yard sale this Saturday, July 17 at Sandhills Children’s Center in Southern Pines. If you have anything to donate, please bring it by the center between now and Thursday morning. The sale is Saturday from 7:30am – Noon. Volunteers are needed Thursday [...]
Why Parents and Grandparents Love SandhillsKids.com!
If you would like to add why YOU LOVE SandhillsKids.com please click to the right to add your comment. Thanks!! Hello! My family and I just moved to the area. I found the site while researching the area online (probably a google search). I am a stay-at-home mom with a one and two-year old, so [...]
Why our sponsors and advertisers love SandhillsKids!
“Camps are full except for two spots. A lot of it thanks to your site. Thanks!” Charlaine Hirst, Chippers Golf Camps for Kids in Pinehurst “A Mom relocating to Southern Pines from California found my information on SandhillsKids.com from Google! She called and signed up for art classes for her daughter so they were ready [...]
Satanic teenage ritual hurts Raeford dog
Press Release from Animal Advocates of Moore County. This one year old Border Collie has been named MERCY by Animal Advocates and that is what she needs…MERCY. A woman carried this bleeding dog into the Raeford Animal Health Clinic with a horrible story to tell. Someone came into her yard and surgically sliced the tops [...]
Pinestock Music Festival to benefit Boys and Girls Club
To Benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sandhills Sponsored by BB&T Private Financial Services & BB&T Wealth Pinestock Music Festival An all-day concert on Saturday, June 12, 2010 (rain date: Sunday, June 13, 2010) Youth Bands 12:00-2:30 Free admission for all youth ($5 donation suggested) Adult Bands 2:30- $10 ticket donation at gate [...]
Malcolm Blue Farm Bluegrass Festival
Thank you to Lara Blue for providing this information! Bluegrass Festival is from noon until 7pm Saturday, June 12 at the: Malcolm Blue Farm 1177 Bethesda Road, P.O. Box 603, Aberdeen, NC 28315 Telephone/fax 910-944-7558 Adults $6, Children $3, Preschoolers Free Performers Music & Dance Schedule: 12-12:45 Stone Mtn. Bluegrass 1-1:45 Quicksilver Cloggers 2-2:45 McFarland [...]
Southern Pines Parks and Rec Summer Camps
I have 10 openings for ages 8-13 and 6 openings for ages 5-7. These spaces are available on a first paid basis. If you register online, please call the office with your confirmation number as your space will not be guaranteed until your child’s name is on our list in the office. Thank you. Sue [...]
“WALKATHON” sponsored by Animal Advocates of Moore County
Sponsored by Animal Advocates of Moore County JUNE 19th 2010 Bring your dogs, puppies, cats and kittens Pull them in a wagon or walk beside them! Prizes awarded for: Youngest animal Best Dressed Funniest Oldest Coolest Participants will meet in Parking Lot at 9:00AM -Behind the Pinehurst Fire Department- Located on Rassie Wicker Road Cost [...]
Making a splash- Laurinburg!
The Parks and Recreation Splash Pad will open to the public on Saturday May 22, 2010. The Splash Pad is located at the Morgan Complex, 1206 Turnpike Road. …Hours will be Saturdays 12 noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. The Splash Pad will open Tuesdays through Sundays starting June 17 [...]
MANNA! In Motion 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K and 10K Trail Race
All Fun Run participants will receive a ribbon Saturday, June 5th at Sandhills Community College (parking lot H) Registration begins at 7 a.m. or preregister at www.active.com search Manna! In Motion or call John Roberts at 910-315-1150. Entry fees thru May 30th 5K/$18, 10K/$25, Fun Run/$10 May 31-Race Day 5K/$25 10K/$30, Fun Fun/$13 Fun Run [...]
Aberdeen Farmer’s Market Grand Opening
Come and see us there! The Town of Aberdeen is working with the Sandhills Farmers Green Market to set up a Farmer’s Market on Sycamore St. across from the depot in Aberdeen. We will be having a special grand opening event on Saturday May 15th. Check out all the fun kids’ activities, including a bouncy [...]
Village of Pinehurst Parks and Rec Summer Activities
YOUTH MOVIE NIGHT Ages 5 – 12 Three movie nights will be held for youths between the ages of 5 and 12. The movies will be shown in the Assembly Hall of the Pinehurst Village Hall, and will be shown between 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. Water, soft drinks, and popcorn will be available, and parents [...]
Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department – Summer!
Did you Know . . . This weekend is the Jr. Flea Market and there are still a few spaces available? Did you Know . . . That $1 goes a long way at the Jr. Flea Market (Saturday 9-11 am at Downtown Park, Train House if raining), so bring the kids and your spare [...]
Moore County Paper Shredding Event
Date: May 22, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Moore County Sheriff Department Back Parking Lot 105 Dowd Road Carthage, NC 28327 Bring your personal papers for free, confidential shredding by mobile shredding truck. Not sure what materials to purge? Here are just a few… • Invoices • Audit Reports [...]
Machine Pitch Baseball
Come join Aberdeen’s Summer Machine Pitch Baseball League. This activity is available for children ages 6-7-8 who are looking to participate in baseball during the summer. Practices will begin in June. Fees are $12 for residents and $25 for non-residents. The registration deadline is May 28. If anyone is interested in coaching please contact Aberdeen [...]
Junior League of Moore County 3rd Oysterfest
Junior League of Moore County 3rd Annual Oysterfest presented by St. Joseph’s of the Pines. Saturday, May 1st 4-8pm in downtown Southern Pines on the corner of S Bennett St and W New York . Catering by Rhett¹s and featuring music by House Call. Chairs and picnic blankets welcome. For more event details and how [...]
Pope John Paul II – Middle School Open House
Pope John Paul II Catholic School is hosting a Middle School Open House on May 19th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. If you would like to learn more about our middle school program, please plan to attend. Current families are welcome to attend as well. We will have a brief presentation followed by a [...]
Episcopal Day School Earth day and book fair news
Book Fair in March Episcopal Day School’s theme for the 2010 Scholastic Book Fair was “Reading Roundup: Lasso a Great Book!” Teachers like Tracy Corbett (center) turned the Parish Hall of Emmanuel Episcopal Church into a wild western adventure for students like (l to r) Andrew Phan, Mackenzie Morrisett, Domenik Ceraso and Anna Throneburg. The [...]
March / April 2010 Parent Resource Center Bulletin
website: ncparentresourcecenter.org Spring break is highly anticipated for most children as they look forward to time off school. But for many parents, this means kids hanging out at home alone or with friends. In either case, supervision is the key to keeping your child safe, as research shows that unsupervised tweens are three times more [...]
Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign – Resource List
This document contains information to assist community anti-drug abuse organizations in helping to educate others about resources available to address various aspects of prescription drug abuse. Tips for Parents The Partnership for a Drug Free America is a non profit organization that unites parents, scientists and communications professionals to help families raise healthy children. The [...]
Down Syndrome Workshop: ORAL-MOTOR Therapy
While this is a Down syndrome group meeting, there are many children of many different needs whom may benefit from this topic. SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE!! April 13th 6:30pm-8:00pm Sandhills Children’s Center 1280 Central Drive Southern Pines, NC 28387 ORAL-MOTOR FUN Your child DOES NOT need to have DS in order to benefit from this information. [...]
HUGE Kids Consignment Sale of the Sandhills
Benefiting Children with Autism in Moore County. Boutique and Casual Childrens Clothing, Toys, Baby Gear, Furniture, and MORE! Friday, April 16th 7-9 and Saturday, April 17 8-1 Pinehurst Elementary School Gym Consigners and Volunteers are welcome. Register by 4/14 Amy Bryant 949-3492 xoxokinderkids@embarqmail.com Volunteering Emily Hiatt emilyahiatt@gmail.com
Sandhills Classical Christian School will perform the play Pilgrim’s Progress
Sandhills Classical Christian School will perform the play Pilgrim’s Progress on April 23rd at 7pm. For tickets and information call 910.695.1874 website: http://www.sandhillsccs.org
$2 off CoolKidz Expo in Raleigh!
Contact us today by Monday March 29 if you would like to get special SandhillsKids discount – $2 off the Coolkidz (age 3-15), Adult (16 and up), and Senior (65+) Admission price for the Coolkidz expo in Raleigh NC, on April 17 and 18, 2010. Check their website for details on shows and Come Experience [...]
Children’s Area of the Palustris Festival
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Aberdeen Lake Park As part of the new Palustris Festival, Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Children’s Area on Saturday, March 27th. The activities are scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Aberdeen Lake Park. Activities include make and take [...]
Lunch with the Easter Bunny (Ages 2-5) – register by March 15th!
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring Lunch with the Easter Bunny Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Aberdeen Recreation Station from 11:30 a.m.— 12:30 p.m. Kids ages 2—5 will be able to enjoy lunch provided by Chick-Fil-A, decorate Easter Cup Cakes, and work on a special Craft. The Easter Bunny will be around [...]
Sandhills Predators Baseball golf tournament fundraiser
GOLF TOURNAMENT HOLE SPONSORS Our 9 year old and under travel baseball team, Sandhills Predators are a group of local kids trying to become better baseball players and young men. Our goal is to teach these young men to not only excel on the baseball field but also excel in school and as a person. [...]
Run for the Ribbons – volunteer opportunities
What: Run for the Ribbons When: Saturday, April 3, 2010 9:00am 5k Trail Run and 10:00am 1K Family Run Immediately followed by the 59th Annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase Where: Carolina Horse Park Why: To benefit the Cancer CARE Fund of the Foundation of FirstHealth Who: YOU!! Check it out on the website: www.runfortheribbons5k.com Our Cancer CARE [...]
Mixed Paper Recycling Drive
Keep Moore County Beautiful, Inc. is sponsoring a Mixed Paper Recycling Drive on Saturday, March 15, 2010 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, at the Kangaroo Station in the Fresh Market Shopping Center, Southern Pines. Acceptable items include anything that is paper: All Christmas Paper and flattened boxes, paper grocery bags, telephone books, paperback books, [...]
SandhillsKids featured in Fayetteville Observer
The article above was printed by the Fayetteville Observer’s Moore County Relocation Guide. They were sent to the Fort McPherson are in anticipation of the upcoming BRAC move. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone over the past 7 years for helping this site grow and be a useful tool. So many of you [...]
Good News Community Church is hosting their annual Great Egg Hunt
Good News Community Church is hosting their annual Great Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3, from 11-1. Events will be held at the Moore County Fairgrounds. There will be activities for all ages and a chance to find a $1000 golden egg! For more info. or if you would like to volunteer your time to share [...]
Urban Farm Tour – Sustainable Sandhills NC
On Saturday, April 10th urban farmers across Cumberland and Moore Counties will open their homes and gardens in order to show us how they weave elements of rural life into their town and suburban lifestyles. Visitors will see urban homeowners, much like themselves, demonstrating a passion for a wide variety of farm-life practices adapted to [...]
Julie Barnhill Brings Wit and Wisdom to the Sandhills
Called the “Erma Bombeck of the 21st century,” Julie Barnhill is the refreshingly relevant voice of authentic living for women across the globe. And on March 5th and 6th, she’s bringing her message to Moore County! Armed with a razor-sharp acerbic wit, Julie dedicates herself to proclaiming the sublime, sentimental, and sometimes subversive truths of [...]
Penick Village Art Show and “Day in the Life” Auction fundraiser
The Auction will be held at Penick Village in Southern Pines, on Friday February 26th, from 6:30-9:30PM. During the Auction event, you will have an opportuntiy to see artwork from local and regional artists, as part of the “Preview Party” … see attached PDF poster for more details. The “Day in the Life” Auction was [...]
NAMI-MC Offers Peer-to Peer-Education Course
NAMI-MC Offers Peer-to Peer-Education Course NAMI-MC is once again offering the popular 9-week “Peer to Peer” program. This course begins February 23 and is held from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the Community Room, FirstHealth Specialty Clinic (the old Pinehurst Surgical Clinic building) located on Memorial Drive, Pinehurst. This course is free and [...]
The 2010 Kelly Cup Championship for Sandhills Children’s Center
CONTACT: SANDHILLS CHILDREN’S CENTER KATHY DESMOND (910) 692-3323 KDESMOND@SANDHILLSCHILDRENSCENTER.ORG Sandhills Children’s Center, Outback Steakhouse and Pinehurst Resort & Country Club present The 2010 Kelly Cup Championship Wednesday, March 17th at Pinehurst No. 8. Entry fee is $200.00 per player or $1,000 for a team of 4 and a Hole Sponsorship. For more information [...]
Young People’s Fine Arts Festival
Campbell House Galleries The Young People’s Fine Arts Festival is an art exhibit that showcases the artistic talents of students in grades K-12 from all Moore County public, private, charter and home schools. Chosen by each school, all entries are exhibited at Campbell House Galleries during March, “Art in Schools” month. In addition, the entries [...]
Open House and Free Classes at the All-American Fencing Academy During Downtown Fayetteville’s Fourth Friday
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – On Friday, February 26, 2010, the All-American Fencing Academy will be hosting an Open House and offering FREE Sabre Fencing Classes for all interested participants (youth and adult). The Olympic sport of fencing is growing in the United States and North Carolina has seen a growth of participants. There are several nationally [...]
The 6th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy
The 6th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy returns to Owens Auditorium at SCC on Thursday, February 25. Please save the date and plan to come. This is the Literacy Council’s #1 fundraising event, and we definitely need your support. The Bee is also just a whole lot of fun — check out the website to [...]
Get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself with Southern Pines Parks and Rec
Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department 482 E. Connecticut Avenue Southern Pines, NC 28387 For More Information, Contact: Sue Gillis, Program Coordinator (9l0)692-2463 Fax: (9l0)692-l835 For Immediate Release Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department offers you a multitude of opportunities to get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself. Whether [...]
New Feature! Submit your pictures and events to SandhillsKids.com
When you are out and taking pictures of fun events, such as Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, family events and more, and you submit them to the newspaper, now you can submit them easily to SandhillsKids.com! Simply go to this page http://sandhillskids.com/parent-resources/share-pictures-events/ and upload up to 3 pictures along with a description. We will add them [...]
Art from the Heart for the People of Haiti
Art from the Heart for the People of Haiti Silent Auction and Fundraiser – The Joy of Art Studio and Flynne’s are doing a silent auction to raise money for the people of Haiti at Flynne’s Coffee Bar on Broad in Southern Pines February 18th 6-9 P.M. Calling all artists interested in participating and donating [...]
Camps and School’s Out Fun Days with Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department
Press Release Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department 482 E. Connecticut Avenue Southern Pines, NC 28387 For More Information, Contact: Sue Gillis, Program Coordinator (9l0)692-2463 Fax: (9l0)692-l835 For Immediate Release Camps and School’s Out Fun Days with Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department Southern Pines Recreation and Parks Department is the party place to be [...]
Sandhills Farmlife Elementary Sham Rock ‘N Roll Road Race benefit
Spring will soon bring exciting events to the beautiful streets of our village! On Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. the Village and the PTA of our neighborhood Sandhills Farm Life Elementary School are sponsoring the second annual Fun Run to benefit the school. The ShamRock ‘n’ Roll Road Race will include a 1 [...]
Donate to Red Cross for Haiti
Tuesday January 12 a disaster struck the capital of Haiti and surrounding areas where 2 million people live. Red Cross staff on the ground report collapsing buildings and aftershocks that have forced terrified people into the streets. The people of Haiti need our help. Immediately The American Red Cross pledged $200,000 in relief services, and [...]
