Christmas in July

The Christmas Countdown has begun.  At the time of this posting it is just 160 days.  While it may be 90 degrees and summer here in the Sandhills it is the perfect time to get a start on your shopping and help local children!

Caring Hearts of Kids of Moore is having their Christmas in July sale at the National Guard Armory, 500 West Morganton Road in Southern Pines.  The event will be Saturday, July 25th between the hours of 10 and 4.

Admission is free.  Come and visit the 30+ local crafters and help a great cause!  Food and music will also round out the day.

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.