Parent Event – May 8th, Milton Creagh
One of the most in-demand speakers in America… Tuesday, May 8th 2012 -Aberdeen Recreation Station 301 Lake Park Crossing, Aberdeen, NC 6:30PM -7:30PM FREE TO THE PUBLIC!!! JOIN US FOR DOOR PRIZES & FREE REFRESHMENTS!!! Raised on Chicago’s Southside, Milton Creagh (Pronounced Kree-Uh), aka Bigg Milt, is best known for his hard-hitting, inspirational talks to [...]
Moore Buddies: Nurturing Youth, Supporting Parents, Strengthening Families
Moore Buddies is dedicated to the youth in Moore County who are at risk of not reaching their full potential due to a variety of factors. Youth who are in need a positive adult role model, close monitoring of school, home, and community behavior, as well as opportunities to learn social, recreational, vocational and educational [...]
Moore Buddies Needs A Variety of Volunteers!
Please considered supporting Moore Buddies! Moore Buddies is going on it’s 16th year of serving youth in Moore County. As with any non-profit, we need YOU! Our current needs are: Our end of the year newsletter is coming out in November and we always need help with the folding, taping, stamping, etc. The approximate date [...]
Drug-Free Committment Contract
Parents please share with your kids and communicate about drug use. It’s never to early! Download printable contract – click here CONTRACT DRUG-FREE COMMITMENT TO YOU, COMMITMENT TO ME WHEREAS, mind-altering drugs and alcohol distract from productive activities, may become addictive, impair a user’s ability to think and act in a responsible manner and; WHEREAS, [...]
Lock Your Meds! Pledge to Prevent Children’s Prescription Drug Abuse:
Pledge to Prevent Children’s Prescription Drug Abuse: 1. As parents, we will talk to our children about the dangers of taking medications without a prescription. 2. We will set clear rules for our children about not sharing medicine and using medication only as prescribed. 3. We will secure our medicine to prevent our children and [...]
Parent-Child Round Robin Tournament to benefit Juvenile Diabetes. October 16.
Parent-Child Round Robin Tournament to benefit Juvenile Diabetes. October 16. 2 pm – 5 pm. Will be at Seven Lakes Tennis Center (north side) $30 per team. Sign up by calling Don at 783-8382 or email to landtclub@pinehurst.net or 7lakestenniscenter@gmail.com. Tell them you heard about it on www.sandhillskids.com!
Operation Medicine Drop Sat Sept 25th
Operation Medicine Drop Disposes of Unused, Expired Medications Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Moore County Law Enforcement agencies to include Moore County Sheriff’s Office, and Southern Pines, Carthage, Aberdeen, Vass, Pinebluff, Taylortown and Robbins Police Departments have partnered with the Moore County Drug Prevention Task Force and Drug Free Moore County [...]
Drug Free Moore County Red Ribbon Week October 22-29, 2010
Drug Free Moore County Childhood Activity Sheets Red Ribbon Week October 22-29, 2010 Dear Moore County Parents, Each year, drug free coalitions across the country celebrate Red Ribbon Week to bring attention to the many positive things we do to help children stay away from drugs and alcohol. We focus on the many activities that [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Union Pines Marching Vikings Host 17th Annual Viking Classic Marching Band Competition
Saturday, Oct. 24th at Union Pines High School The Union Pines Marching Vikings will be hosting the 17th annual Viking Classic marching band competition on Saturday, October 24th from 1:00 pm until 9:30 pm at Union Pines High School. Admission to the event is $5.00 and several concessions will offer a variety of food. This [...]
Family Promise Opens Fair Barn Doors for Fun, Auction, Food & More!
Family Promise helps to feed, house and provide a hand up to homeless families in Moore County every day. On October 15, they’re offering to feed you at the Fair Barn – so you’ll join in the cause. The Harvest the Promise event at the Pinehurst Fair Barn is Family Promise’s annual community fundraiser. It [...]
3rd Annual Walking & Wagging Dog Walk-a-Thon
Moore Humane Society (MHS) and the Village of Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department have scheduled their 3rd Annual Walking and Wagging Dog Walk-a-Thon & festival for Saturday, September 19 at Cannon Park off highway 211 and Rattlesnake Trail in Pinehurst. Last year, over 75 people put on their walking shoes and helped raise funds and [...]
Red Cross Issues Urgent Call For Blood Donors
Southern Pines – The American Red Cross urges individuals to donate blood as soon as possible. The current blood supply has dropped critically low throughout the Southeast. Donors of all blood types are welcome, but there is an urgent need for type O negative, B negative and A negative blood donors. The next opportunities to [...]
Animal Adovates Annual ‘Putting on the Ritz’ Fundraiser
AAMC is proud to bring Puttin’ on the Ritz, Top Hat and Tails to the Fair Barn on Monday evening, December 7, 2009 and you are invited to become part of a Pinehurst tradition! This year’s event will feature the red carpet parade of adoptable black and white animals transported by classic antique cars. There [...]
CIS ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign Needs School Supplies and Volunteers
Communities In Schools (CIS) will be holding it’s annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ School Supply at the Aberdeen WalMart during tax free weekend – August 7th, 8th & 9th. Throughout the weekend, CIS volunteers will be collecting donated school supplies and backpacks for students in all 22 Moore County Schools. Donations can be dropped off all [...]
