Pizza with Pizzazz
Kids in grades 6-8 are invited to Pizza with Pizzazz: Warrior Cats on Tues., Nov. 15 from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Who doesn’t love the adventure series by Erin Hunter where warrior cat clans roam and rule the wild? Discover your clan, play games, make crafts, and eat pizza at this free event.
Southern Pines Public LIbrary Holiday Program
Children PreK-grade 2 are invited to wear their jammies and bring their favorite stuffed animals to the Library’s annual Holiday Program on Tues., Dec. 6 at 7:00pm. Celebrate the season with stories, crafts, and songs.
Children’s Christmas Brunch
The Sandhills Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will host a Children’s Christmas Brunch on Saturday, December 10th, from 10AM-12PM at the Community Presbyterian Church in Pinehurst. There will be food, holiday crafts for the kids, and photos with Santa. A professional photographer will be on-site. There will also be a silent auction for some great gift [...]
Moore County Pet Responsibility
Following a proposal by concerned citizens, a Committee was appointed by the Moore County Commissioners in early 2006. The original mission of the “Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee” (PRC) was to provide and drive, with the support of the County Commissioners, solutions to the pet overpopulation crisis in Moore County. The Committee pulled together members from [...]
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 [...]
Halloween Fun with Southern Pines Recreation
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 Halloween Fun with Southern Pines Recreation Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department and Southern Pines Business Association are joining forces to offer a fun Halloween [...]
FREE movie Rango!
When: Fri, October 14, 7:00pm – 9:30pm Where: Downtown Park in Southern Pines Join the Town of Southern Pines for our “Movie in the Pines” series. We will show for FREE, “Rango” on Friday night, October 14 at the Downtown Park. Bring a chair or blanket and try our onsite concessions while you enjoy the [...]
I have been searching and searching for things to do with my 15 month old!
I have been searching and searching for things to do with my 15 month old since we moved to Laurinburg and this sites so far seems to have it all. Thank you so much! Dawn Dawn, thank you for joining and for letting us know we are helping parents link up with businesses for [...]
Southern Pines United Methodist Church Fall Festival
The time has come!!! Southern Pines United Methodist Church’s annual Fall Festival will be on Thursday, October 13th from 5:30-7:00pm. We will have games, crafts, a trunk or treat parade and more! The cost is $2.00 for unlimited games and $3.00 for our hotdog supper. All proceeds go to Little People Loving and Learning Preschool [...]
ARTScotland Art Fair Artists Needed!
THE ART FAIR is a new juried art event sponsored by ARTScotland, Art By Design, and Lily’s Quilts, Crafts, and Things in Laurinburg, NC. It will be held in conjuction with the historic Christmas on Main the weekend of November 19 – 20, 2011. The Storytelling and Arts Center on Main Street will be the [...]
Supper with Santa
Join the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department for a Spaghetti Dinner provided by Mac’s Breakfast Anytime on Friday, December 2, 2011. There will be plenty of fun for everyone including: holiday crafts and the reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Each child will be able to visit and have an opportunity to get their [...]
BENEFIT HOCKEY GAME TO FEATURE NHL PLAYERS
THE CAPE FEAR YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION JR. FIREANTZ TO HOST A BENEFIT HOCKEY GAME THAT FEATURES PLAYERS FROM THE CAROILINA HURRICANES (ERIC STAAL , TIM BRENT, JAMIE MCBAIN, SCHEDULED TO PLAY), AND THE WOMEN’S US 2010 OLYMPIC SILVER MEDAL TEAM (GIGI MARVIN IS SCHEDULED TO PLAY). A community hockey game to benefit the CFYHA Jr. [...]
6th Annual Pinehurst Oktoberfest
6th ANNUAL PINEHURST OKTOBERFEST. October 8, 2011 from 2-7pm. A day of fun, food, and music! This year’s Oktoberfest is moving to the Village Arboretum and includes fun for people of all ages. The Bavarian Brass Band will began playing at 2:30 pm. Admission is free, while food and beverages will be available for purchase. [...]
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime for infants and toddlers (ages birth through 5 years) will be held Wed., Sept 7, Sept 14, Sept. 21. Sept 28. Join us from 3:30 to 4:00pm for stories, songs, and fun, and then stay for playtime! At the Southern Pines Public Library.
Pizza with Pizzazz
Kids in grades 6-8 are invited to Pizza with Pizzazz: Angry Birds on the Loose on Tues., Sept. 13 from 5:00 to 6:00pm at Southern Pines Public Library. Craft your own “Angry Birds” character pom-poms, make them “fly” with rubber band launchers, and then enjoy free pizza with your friends. At the Southern Pines Public [...]
“Sweet 16″ Dedication Day Celebration
Dedicated in 1995, the Southern Pines Public Library building will celebrate its “Sweet 16” on Sat., Sept. 10 at 12:00pm. Come try your hand at party games like the beanbag toss and bowling. There will be free face painting and hotdogs, courtesy of the Friends of the Library, and special music will be performed by [...]
Sunday Afternoon Movie
Looking for a fun and free family activity? Come to the library for the Sunday Afternoon Movie on Sun., Sept. 11 at 2:30pm. Based on the bestselling book by Jeff Kinney, the film follows the misadventures of “wimp” Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick. Refreshments will be served.
Ooey Gooey Creepy Crawlies (Ages 6-10)
Come and have some old fashioned Halloween fun with the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. You will make your very own homemade SLIME and other SPOOKY projects along with GOOEY DESSERTS that even the smelliest goblin couldn’t turn down. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes. [...]
Fall-O-Ween Carnival (Ages 10-Under)
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the Annual Fall-O-Ween Carnival on Saturday, October 22, 2011. This Special event will include Games, Activities, Clowns, a Obstacle Maze, Face Painting and Prizes for children ages 10 and under. The Aberdeen Police and Fire Departments will be here along with Mr. McGruff and Sparky the Fire Dog. Smokey [...]
Books for Kids
Animal Advocates will be helping Homewood Suites in Olmsted Village with their ‘Books for Kids’ event by collecting new and gently used children’s books. The donated books will be given to the Aberdeen Primary Library in September. Homewood Suites has been most generous to AAMC by allowing us to use their conference rooms for Board [...]
Culinary Showcase at the Pinehurst Resort
Feast on some of the best food in the area on Sunday, Sept. 4, at the annual Culinary Showcase organized by the Moore County Chamber of Commerce. More than a dozen eateries will present their top gastronomic creations at the showcase which moves to Pinehurst Resort this year due to its increasing popularity. The Culinary [...]
Free – Seminar on Bullying
Pope John Paul II Catholic School is hosting New York Times bestselling author, Jodee Blanco, on August 18 at 7 p.m. in Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College. She is speaking on bullying, the topic of her best selling book, Please Stop Laughing at Me. The program is free and open to the public – [...]
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, [...]
Make-A-Wish Foundation Lunch at Outback!
Outback is open for lunch tomorrow, Wed August 3, 2011 as part of a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation! Please read below for more information. Wednesday, August 3rd (11:30am-1:30pm). No reservations needed unless you are bringing a large group. Pick up is available as well if you pre-order (see here). Please like us on Facebook [...]
Fascinate-U August Events
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A growing SandhillsKids, LLC and www.sandhillskids.com
SandhillsKids, LLC celebrated its 4 year anniversary in business this year already, AND the 8th year since starting the website SandhillsKids.com! We want to thank the paid advertisers that help keep this business going, and let them know we appreciate them as customers. We hope they continue to enjoy benefits of reaching out to the [...]
Attention SandhillsKids parents – Moore Humane Society
Kennel and Cage Sponsorship Cat Cage Plaque – $200/yearAs a sponsor, a personalized plaque will be placed on… a cat cage for a full year! Plaques can be listed as an individual, family, friend, or in the name of a company or organization. They can also be given as a gift or made in honor [...]
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 [...]
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New Christian School Meeting
Information Meeting When: Tuesday, August 16th at 7 pm. Where: Sandhills Presbyterian Church, 650 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines Are you currently homeschooling and feel you want just a little bit more of a traditional school experience? Has traditional public school left you feeling disappointed and concerned about the lack of one-on-one attention your child [...]
6 year old runs the 5K for Manna! in Motion!
6 year old ran the 5K for MANNA in Motion last Saturday with his dad and had a fun time doing it. He finished with a time of 39:26. Thanks so much for keeping us up to date on fun stuff to do in this area. It’s so helpful! Jay & Holly Johnson
MANNA in MOTION Kids Fun Run June 4!
June 4 FUN RUN 8:30am, with the Fun Zone happening after! 5k and 10k start at 8:00 Where: Sandhills Community College – drive to the right parking lots and follow the signs to the back from the right through the construction road. Don’t worry we have signs to follow! website: http://sandhillsraceseries.com/race-calendar/manna-in-motion/ Register Online Now! http://www.active.com/running/pinehurst-nc/manna-in-motion-5k-10k-trail-race-and-fun-run-2011 [...]
DOWNTOWN RAILROAD CROSSINGS TO BE CLOSED FOR RAIL WORK
Beginning May 2nd and anticipated to continue for up to three days, CSX will be replacing one of the rails along the track corridor through Southern Pines. The next week, beginning on May 9th, and again lasting two or three days, CSX will replace the other rail. The rail replacement project will require closure of [...]
Springfest April 30th and Weymouth Woods May 1
Added to the Calendar! Gather your family and friends for fun at Springfest on Saturday, April 30, 10 am-4 pm on Broad Street in Southern Pines. Lots of entertainment, craft booths, tasty concessions, Tour de Moore Bike Race, and best of all . . . Youth Bike Races for ages 10 and under. Southern Pines [...]
Father’s Day Comes Early – May 14, 2011
On May 14, 2011, treat your husband to a day of fishing, clay shooting, falconry, and relaxation. The Sandhills Cast & Blast: A Day at King Fisher includes everything for a bucket list kind of day! It includes fishing for champion-size bass on Richmond Mill Lake, widely recognized as one of the best in the [...]
Mixed Paper Recycling Drive on Saturday, March 19, 2011
To: WLHC – 103.1 FM Heather Lyons, The Pilot Faye Dasen, The Pilot Seven Lakes Times Star 102.5 FM Sandhills Kids Sandhills Online Sandhills Seniors From: Joan Neal, Executive Director Date: March 2, 2011 Subject: Press Release In order to get as much exposure as possible…..please air or print [...]
Sham Rock n Roll Race
Time Saturday, March 5 · 7:00am – 12:00pm Location Whispering Pines Police Station More Info Sandhills Race Series Spring Event– 400 participants came out for the last race–help us reach 600+ to benefit the students of Sandhills Farm Life Elementary. Chip timing and registration provided by On the Mark Sports 1 mile Fun Run 5K [...]
2011 Easter Eggstravaganza (Ages 10-Under)
Join the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department and the Easter Bunny for the 2011 Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 16, 2011. There will be plenty of fun for everyone including: games, crafts, face painting, prizes and lots of candy. The Easter Bunny will be walking around the Park during the event, so kids can visit [...]
Classical Musicians Present Community Concert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Classical Musicians Present Community Concert Southern Pines, N.C., January 12, 2011 – Local musicians come together for a special afternoon of classical music at the February 13 community performance, “Love Divine: An Afternoon of Pipe, Ivory, String, and Song.” “We have some extremely talented, classically trained musical artists at our fingertips,” says event [...]
Twenty-Two Students Inducted to O’Neal’s Jr. Beta
The O’Neal School P.O. Box 290 Southern Pines, NC 28388-0290 Contact: Kathy Taylor, Director of Communications Phone: (910) 692-6920 ext. 129 Email: ktaylor@onealschool.org Twenty-Two Students Inducted to O’Neal’s Jr. Beta Southern Pines – An outstanding twenty-two O’Neal seventh and eighth grade students were inducted into the Junior Beta Club. During the ceremony, candles were lit [...]
O’Neal School Feb and March Events
The O’Neal School 3300 Airport Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Tel: (910) 692-6920 Website: onealschool.org Grades Pre-K3–12 More details to come: Upper School Scholarships – now taking applications – for rising 9th graders. O’Neal Annual Auction is February 5th – purchase tickets to the Auction or the Auction Preview scheduled for the day before. March [...]
The O’Neal School Annual Auction Feb 5th
2011 Auction See http://www.onealschool.org/giving/auction for more information. What started out as a Monte Carlo night, O’Neal’s 40th Annual Auction, Forty and Fabulous, will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 6PM at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. Please mark your calendar and plan on attending our annual signature event that supports the operating budget [...]
A Valentine’s Date for $20???
Sandhills Classical Christian School is hosting an afternoon of classical music. “Love Divine: An Afternoon of Pipe, Ivory, String, and Song” features performances of local and notable musicians. The concert is Sunday, February 13 at 4 o’clock at The Village Chapel. Tickets are available at the school or Fidelity Bank’s Aberdeen location and are $10 [...]
Parenting Seminar! Sandhills MOPS presents speaker Kathy Koch, Ph.D
Don’t miss this year’s Parenting Seminar! Sandhills MOPS presents speaker Kathy Koch, Ph.D. (pronounced “cook”). What do you say when your child comes to you and asks, “Am I smart?” Find out when education expert Dr. Koch speaks on understanding multiple intelligences and teaches how to nurture children’s strengths to improve performance in school and [...]
Lost Dog: black Scottish Terrier, Barney
To: AAMC@lists.connectnc.com Hi Everyone! Please help us find Barney! If you’ve been to the store, surely you know my little black Scottish Terrier, Barney! He got out last night (1/14/11) and hasn’t returned! He is black and brindle and 9 years old so he’s no kid and he needs to come home! He also has [...]
Prescribed Burning Planned @ Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
Public Service Announcement Re: Prescribed Burning Planned @ Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Road Southern Pines, NC 910-692-2167 January –July 2011 (*This announcement will appear several times during this period.) State park staff members are planning to conduct prescribed burns at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve starting in January and ending in [...]
Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe
Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe: Served this Tex Mex soup with homemade whole wheat flour tortillas shredded reduced-fat cheddar or Jack Cheese and a dollop of fat-free sour cream. Make this meatless by using tofu or Texture vegetable protein(TVP) reasonable at a cost of $3.99 cents or less for a bag! Ingredients: 1 pound ground [...]
What a life saver!
“When we moved to Pinehurst, Sandhillskids.com was our go-to source for almost everything. What a life saver!” Just the latest testimonial from a mom new to the area. Let us know about your good experience with SandhillsKids.com!
Congrats to the winners of the drawing!
Last weekend at the Christmas in the Pines event to support Toys for Tots, SandhillsKids helped contribute $200 for Toys for Tots and also met a lot of new families in the area. It was a great event and we hope to see many more of them. At the event, which had lovely craft items, [...]
