Busy Weekend at The Sunrise Theater

The Sunrise Theater has a busy schedule Saturday and Sunday with live broadcast performances.  Saturday, January 21 at 1 p.m. you can enjoy Romeo and Juliette brought to you from the Metropolitan Opera in New York by satellite.

Sunday brings the HD performance direct from Moscow the Bolsoi Ballet performance of The Sleeping Beauty.  The performance begins at 1 p.m.

Find all necessary ticket information at the Sunrise Theater website.

Things To Do For the Youngest!

Did you know the Southern Pines Library has a reading program for parents and infants?  Ages from birth to 24 months are welcome to attend the Baby Bunny Storytime!  Tuesday, January 17th has two events.  One begins at 10:30 and the other at 11:15.  Space is limited to 20 babies so be sure to arrive early!

The Southern Pines Library is located at 170 W. Connecticut Avenue.

Do You Like to Play Mahjong

Mahjong is 144 tiles of fun that originated in China during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).  It was outlawed in China, along with other gambling activities, in 1949 and became legal to play again, in China, in 1985.

You can play every Thursday at the Douglass Community Center in Southern Pines for FREE from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  The only hitch is this is an 55+ adult activity so please leave the kids at home!

You will find the Douglass Community Center at 1185 West Pennsylvania Avenue in Southern Pines.  Come and join the fun!

Holiday with the Symphony

The North Carolina Symphony has been entertaining us since 1932.  The symphony performs across the state.  On December 21st David Glover will conduct Holiday Pops at Pinecrest High School's Lee Auditorium from 8 to 10 p.m.  Tickets are $18 to $35 and can be purchased at www.ncsymphony.org.

If you are looking to bring the Christmas holiday in with some toe tapping be sure to purchase your tickets today!

Elvis Fans Check This Out!

December 18th at 2 p.m. join the Sandhills Rotary Club as they present Elvis Christmas Special at the Pinecrest High School Robert E. Lee Auditorium.  Todd Allen Herendeen performs across the country bringing audiences a wide spectrum of music.

The event is being brought to you by Vision 4 Moore, a non profit organization that shares net proceeds with their shared partners.  Visit their website to view the amazing work they have done this year.

Tickets can be purchased at Vision 4 Moore or pick them up at The Country Bookshop, Sandhills Winery, or Given Memorial Library.  General admission is $20 or reserved seating for $30.

The Robert E. Lee Auditorium is located on the Pinecrest High School Campus at 250 Voit Gilmore Lane, Southern Pines.

Southern Pines Carriage Parade

December 10th is one of the Southern Pines premier holiday events!  This is my personal favorite.  The Carriage Parade is presented by the Moore County Driving Club.  This group brings their decorated horses and carriages through the historic downtown of Southern Pines.  You feel as though you have stepped into a Currier and Ives postcard!  Truly beautiful.

Horses will make the loop of  NW Broad and NE Broad. And of course, Santa will bring his carriage!

The event begins at 1:00.  You will want to bring your camera.  Don't be late you won't want to miss a single minute!

Blessing of the Hounds 2016

The Blessing of the Hounds in Southern Pines, North Carolina is a Thanksgiving Tradition.  The Moore County Hounds have been in existence for more than 100 years and share this spectacular event with us!  In 2014 the Blessing of the Hounds moved from their long held location at Hobby Field to Buchan Field located on North May Street.

While the event takes place from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. the tailgating begins much earlier!  Come and pick your spot and witness the tradition of riders in their formal hunting attire, the blessing which is performed by Emmanuel Episcopal Church and then  the hunt!

This is a wonderful way to start your Thanksgiving morning!  It will be an event your family and friends will talk about for years to come!

Thank You to Our Veterans!

Thank you to all who have served!  This country would not be what it is today without each and every one of you!  My favorite t-shirt is one worn by a client of ours!  I believe that to join the military is one of the most selfless acts a person could possibly do.

Here in Southern Pines we will celebrate our veterans with a parade.  The parade begins at 10 a.m.  Please come out and show your appreciation!

While many businesses offer military discounts every day, you will find a lot being offered today, Veterans Day.  Check out this list on USA Today.

  

Thank you for your service!

What To Do In Southern Pines, NC???

The 2016-2017 Fall/Winter Parks and Recreation Brochure is out!  Southern Pines is offering something for everyone!

Check out the attached brochure to find what interests you most.

For children there are after school events, Jr. flea markets, parades, science events, holiday events and more.

For active adults you can find running events, day trips, craft fairs, holiday events, pickleball, corn hole, basketball league... it will be a tough decision to make

Do you like sports?  Why not try tennis lessons, join a basketball league, or golf.  Looking for something a bit quieter?  Maybe Bridge, chess, Mahjong, or a game day?

How about a day trip?  A few choices for children are the Museum of Life & Science in Durham, Sky Zone in Raleigh and Greensboro Science Center.  Adults might prefer the State Fair, or the North Carolina Transportation to name a couple.

The Town of Southern Pines brings you a vast array of things to do.

Just many of things that make us love living here!

First Health 2016 Swim Lessons for Children

First Health Swimming Lessons for Children has offerings for ages 3-12 that meet twice each week for 3 weeks.  Each class is 40 minutes and by limiting the class to just 6-10 children your children are sure to get the attention they need. Registration is held the week prior to the class start date. And classes are offered at 3:40, 4:20, 5:05, 5:50, 6:35 and 7:15.  Be sure to check the schedule since different levels of swim are offered at different times to cover the needs of all participants.

Visit the Health & Fitness Website to register.  First Health members have the first opportunity to register followed by the public. 

Classes are available through December.   Cost: $50 members/$65 community.

View their schedule by level of ability here.

First Health also offers life guard training.  But schedule quickly time is running out.

 

Summer Classic Films

You may have noticed from previous blogs that I do enjoy The Sunrise Theater.  There is another group of classic films being featured on Thursday evenings during the summer.  While some have already passed the remaining films are:

• July 16th         Sleepless in Seattle
• July 23rd         From Russia with Love
• July 30th         The African Queen
• August 6th      Singing in the Rain
• August 13th    Field of Dreams
• August 20th    Nine to Five
• August 27th    Dirty Dancing

All shows begin at 7:30.  Arrive a bit early to be sure to get your glass of wine, beer or soda along with your favorite movie snack!

You can find The Sunrise Theater at 250 NW Broad Street in the Historic District of Southern Pines.

The Sunrise Theater is just one more thing we love about living here.  Let Towering Pines Real Estate find you the perfect home to enjoy these fun events every day!

Tuesday Trivia at Sandhills Winery

Sandhills Winery in West End is one of our favorite places.  Leslie and Bob make everyone that comes through the door feel like family.

Join them for Tuesday Trivia at 6 p.m. on May 19^th.  Teams are 3 to 5 people.  Put together a team or join one!  What could be better than wine, fun and friends?  

Find Sandhills Winery at 1057 Seven Lakes Drive in West End.

6th Annual Festival of Beers

Isn't it interesting how the perfect cold beer and can make the best summer day even better!

The Moore County Chamber of Commerce is holding its Sixth Annual Festival of Beers on May 16^th at the Southern Pines Elks Club.  Rain or shine this event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.   Tickets are now $30 for participants and $10 for Designated Driver. 

Come and enjoy some of the best brewers in North Carolina!  There are expected to be 20 breweries present including:  Southern Pines Brewery, Lagunitas, Gizmo, Bomb Shell Breweing, Brew Point, Red Oak, German Ghuistof, Shocktop, Goose Island, White Street and more.

Not a beer drinker but don’t to miss the fun?  Biltmore Winery will also be part of the festival!

Tickets are available at the Chamber or online at www.moorecountychamber.com  .  The Elks Club is located at 280 Country Club Circle in Southern Pines.

All who attend the event must be 21 or older.  No children, no exceptions.

55+ Activities in Southern Pines

The April schedule is out for the Douglass Community Center at 1185 West Pennsylvania Avenue.

Chess Club meets Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Bring your chess set and enjoy the fun.

Don't forget the Fitness Room is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  Available equipment includes exercise balls, stretch bands, free weights, weight machine, elliptical machine, stationary bikes and treadmills.  Cost is $10 for residents and $20 for non residents for a 6 month cycle.

The group will see Temple Theatre perform "Hairspray".  11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Travel will be to Sanford.  Cost is $26 for residents and $52 for non residents.  There is a minimum of 9 required and a maximum number of 14 for attendance.

For more information on 55+ activities at the Douglass Community Center be sure to call Emma Griffin at 910-692-7376.

Foray for Frogs at Weymouth Woods

North Carolina State Parks is celebrating the "Year of the Amphibian".

Weymouth Woods celebrates this Friday evening at 7 p.m. with a Foray for Frogs.

Be sure to wear closed toed shoes and bug spray, also bring a flash light for a hike down to the creek to listen for the call of toads and frogs.

This program is free and open to the public.  But please leave your four legged friends at home.

You will find this event at 1024 Fort Bragg Road in Southern Pines.

Easter Eggstravaganza

The Town of Aberdeen will be holding an Easter Eggstravaganza for children ages 9 and younger on Saturday, March 28th at the Aberdeen Lake Park.

The fun begins with face painting at 10:30 and the Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m.

The egg hunt will be broken into age categories of 3 and under, 4 - 6 years, and 7 - 9 years of age.  Each group will have their own area and all hunts will begin at the same time.

Be sure to keep your eyes open for the Easter Bunny who will also be joining you at the event.

For more information call 910-944-7275.

Stoneybrook Steeplechase 2015

We are so excited that the 64th running of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase is just weeks away.  This event marks the start of spring here in the Sandhills.

Saturday, April 4th is a day filled with friends and festivities! Gates open at 9:30 and there is a full race day schedule of fun.

If you are one of the "hat enthusiasts" you can register for the competition between 9:30 and 11. Judging is at 11:30.

10 a.m. opens the Vendor Village and Kid Zone and the kids can register for the Stick Horse Races which will begin at 11:30 as well.

Please know that you can purchase a general admission ticket online prior to the event for $25 or $30 at the gate.  There are also tailgating options available.  For those competitive and enthusiastic tailgaters you will be judged at 11:30 also!

Please note that after speaking with the horse park today children are no longer free and must purchase a ticket to attend the event.

The event takes place at the Carolina Horse Park at 2814 Montrose Road, in Raeford, North Carolina.

We look forward to hosting our 2nd Annual Towering Pines Real Estate event for agents, friends and clients!

A Special Thanks to Nancy Hudson of Shutterbug Graphix for this great picture from last years event!

Sandhills Community College Creative Living Classes

Do you love to learn?  Enjoy a learning atmosphere?  Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina offers a great array of classes to keep you engaged.  Here is what is currently offered in their Creative Living Series for March and April.

Follow the Rhoades Scholar Lecture Series
Learn Finance
Enjoy the North Carolina Symphony Lecture Series
Attend the Parenting Workshops
Interested in Dance, Film & Music
How about Hobbies and Crafts
Would you like to learn a New Language
Learn to paint or draw in their Art series
Is Personal Enrichment your thing
Or possibly you have another Special Interest

Sandhills Community College is conveniently located at 3395 Airport Road in Pinehurst, North Carolina.  You can contact them at 910-692-6185.

Wine, Chocolate and Valentines in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, NC

Chocolate and Wine Lovers Unite this Saturday for the Chocolate Love Affair.  Wind your way through 18 different stops in the Village of Pinehurst to enjoy the decadent samples available.  Tickets are available online for $35.  The event is rain or shine an begins at 4 p.m.!

Triangle Wine also has an event on Saturday, February 7th.  From 2 to 5 p.m. they will be having a tasting of "Perfect Wines for Date Night."  On February 14th, Valentines Day, they also will have a tasting of "Wines to Pair with Chocolate" from 2 to 5 p.m..  Triangle Wine can be found in the Southern Pines Village Shopping Center across from Kohl's.

Valentine's evening you can bring your sweetheart to The Wine Cellar at 241A NE Broad Street in Southern Pines for music.  Enjoy trying some of their recommended romantic wines.

Enjoy your time while you are here and should one of these excite you to move to our area please give Allan and Terry of Towering Pines Real Estate a call at 910-528-2078.




 

School's Out? Southern Pines has Great Things for the Kids to Do!

Southern Pines has your kids covered during the school year.  Unfortunately these events can fill up quickly and have a current wait list.  You can check the availability on the Southern Pines Camps page.

The available fun includes:

Year Round Day Camp for Kindergarten - 13 years.  Games, sports, arts and crafts, trips and activities make breaks from school one the kids will never forget.  There is a one time non refundable registration fee of $10 for residents and $20 for non residents.  There is also a $20 resident and $40 resident non refundable fee to hold your spot.

Crafty Kids Creation Camp  is available for ages 7 and above.  The next scheduled event is March 30th - April 3rd Bunnies, Chicks, Flowers and Homemade Goodies.  $80 for residents and $160 non residents.

Clay Camp for 5 year old through teens keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming spring catalog.

Full Day Activities for kindergarten through 12 year old currently has a waiting list.  The upcoming events are the Greensboro Science Center on January 26th, Defy Gravity on February 16th, Museum of Life and Science Trip on March 9th and Maple View Farm on April 13th.

Crafty Creations with Ms. Karen for ages 7 and above is held at the downtown train station.  January 26th will be Valentine's Day with fun to enchant you sweetheart.  February 16th is Friendship Bracelets, March 9th is 3D Art Canvas Painting and finishing up with the Spring Into Crafts event on April 13th.  These events are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are $25 for residents and $50 for non residents at the train station.  One time registration fee is required for each child of $10 for residents and $20 for non residents.  Be sure to bring your lunch and a drink!

You can view all Southern Pines Children's Camp 2014-2015 Events here!