Homes of the Moore County Historical Association Southern Pines & Carthage, NC Website: moorehistory.com The Association owns five historical homes that offer visitors a glimpse into the lifestyles of early Sandhills settlers. Furnishings, books and documents all help illustrate a typical 18th century homestead.
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Young Life
Young Life Southern Pines Office Website: sandhills.younglife.org or younglife.org Young Life provides local teens with the opportunity to socialize attend events and participate in community service while being part of a Christian-based organization. YoungLife (for kids in high school) and Wyldlife (for middle schoolers) clubs currently are up and running at Pinecrest High,
4-H Moore County
4-H Carthage Office Website: moore.ces.ncsu.edu or 4-h.org Do you remember the four H’s? Head, heart, hands and health. Today, 4-H is the largest out-of-school organization in the country. Through 4-H, more than 187,000 young people in North Carolina are learning new skills and serving their communities in ways that will help them become
Boy Scouts of America – Moore County
Boy Scouts of America Southern Pines Office Website: https://www.facebook.com/dogwooddistrictnc/?fref=photo Scouting for boys is divided into two phases: Cub Scouting (for boys in grades 1 to 5) and Boy Scouting (for boys at least 10 to 18 years old or have completed the fifth grade). In both phases, activities are used to achieve the aims
Girl Scouts of America – Moore County
Girl Scouts of America - Moore County Southern Pines Office Website: nccoastalpines.org or girlscouts.org Scouting for girls is divided into four phases: Daisies (for girls in grades K to 1), Brownies (grades 1 to 3), Junior Girl Scouts (grades 3 to 6) and Teen Girl Scouts (grades 6 to 12). Girl scouting helps
Walthour-Moss Foundation
US Equine Rescue League, Sandhills Chapter
US Equine Rescue League, Sandhills Chapter Website: userl.org or geocities.com/sandhills_region/homepage The Sandhills Chapter of the US Equine Rescue League is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. This chapter actively rescues abused, neglected or endangered equines, provides rehabilitation and finds them homes in the region. Horses are available for
NC Horse Council
NC Horse Council 4904 Walters Edge Dr., Suite 290, Raleigh, NC 27606 Website: nchorsecouncil.com The NC Horse Council exists to further the interests of the equine community in all 100 counties of North Carolina — through education, communication and representation. The non-profit organization is composed of volunteers and groups from all breeds and types
Carolina Polocrosse Club
Carolina Polocrosse Club at Carolina Horse Park at Five Points Raeford, NC Website: carolinapolocrosse.org or carolinahorsepark.com Although polocrosse resembles the American Indian game of lacrosse, its origins date back hundreds of years to Persia and its sister sport of polo. Tournaments are a time of fellowship, learning and good old-fashioned fun. And polocrosse
NC State Equine Health Center
NC State Equine Health Center 6405 US Hwy 1 N. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Web: http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/vhc/sfs/ehc-sp/ The Equine Health Center at Southern Pines (EHC-SP), located in Southern Pines, NC, is a satellite facility of the NC State University’s (NCSU) College of Veterinary Medicine. The Center offers educational seminars, quarantine, rehabilitation, diagnostic testing, stallion auction,
Sandhills Sandcats Youth Wrestling Club
First Tee of the Sandhills
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve 1024 Ft. Bragg Rd. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Website: ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wewo/main.php Located in Southern Pines, Weymouth Woods was established in 1963 as an 898-acre natural preserve. Early settlers called this area the Pine Barrens because of its extensive open forests of longleaf pines. Today, the preserve protects a remnant of
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Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake About 1.5 hours north of the Sandhills, near Apex, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area encompasses almost 50,000 (yes thousand) acres of unspoiled park land and offers camping, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, bald eagle and other wildlife observing, historic sites, and educational and special events. Every October, Jordan Lake
Morrow Mountain
Morrow Mountain Just west of the Sandhills, Morrow Mountain was home to Native Americans 10,000 years before the first Europeans arrived. The once mighty Uwharrie Mountains still stand to 936 feet in contrast to the rolling Piedmont. Enjoy boating/canoeing, camping/cabins, fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, exhibits, a historic site and
Adventures in Robbins
Adventures in Robbins Located at the northwestern tip of Moore County, Robbins boasts a friendly atmosphere, coupled with family values and a strong sense of community. Originally a textile mill town, Robbins is more than a rural community, it’s also a hub for outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, hiking—even stargazing. Paddling Trails Robbins
Reservoir Park
Reservoir Park 300 Reservoir Park Rd., Off Hwy 22, Southern Pines, NC 28387 Website: southernpines.net/recreation If you’re in the mood to feed the ducks, hike around a beautiful and peaceful body of water, observe birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat and maybe even have a picnic, then Reservoir Park is a great
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation
Aberdeen Parks and Recreation 301 Lake Park Crossing Aberdeen, NC 28315 Tel: (910) 944-5902 Website: townofaberdeen.net/parks_recreation_home.htm Aberdeen’s Parks and Recreation Department provides recreation programs, cultural events and public parks and facilities for county residents. Throughout the year, the recreation department offers an array of youth programs including dance, basketball, baseball, t-ball, kickball and summer camps.
Southern Pines Recreation and Parks
Southern Pines Recreation and Parks 482 E. Connecticut Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Tel: (910) 692-2463 Website: southernpines.net/recreation Southern Pines has a large Recreation and Parks Department. Many recreational and athletic services, special events and programs are available for toddlers, youth, adults and senior citizens. For children, there are numerous camps (summer, mini, year-round student intersession,
Pinehurst Parks and Recreation
Pinehurst Parks and Recreation 395 Magnolia Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374 Tel: (910) 295-2817 Website: villageofpinehurst.org The Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for all ages, from organized athletic leagues to craft/art classes, exercise classes, special events and festivals. Programs are available to residents and nonresidents (for a higher fee). Twice a
Moore County Parks & Recreation
Moore County Parks & Recreation 155 Hillcrest Park Ln. Carthage, NC Tel: (910) 947-2504 Website: www.moorecountync.gov/rec Moore County provides leisure services to its residents with a focus on youth, individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. The department offers a variety of athletic programs and special events for the young and young-at-heart, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading,
C.A.R.E. Group, Inc. (Connecting Available Resources for Education)
The mission of the CARE Group is to equip, empower, and encourage individuals through education, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities. Physical address: 575 SE Broad Street, Unit 10, Southern Pines, NC 28387 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1966, Southern Pines, NC 28388 Telephone: 910-692-5954 Website: www.thecaregroupinc.org We provide one-on-one at-risk youth
Prancing Horse, Inc.
Prancing Horse, Inc. P.O. Box 327, 225 N. Bennett, Southern Pines, NC 28388 Riding Center - 1480 Carolina Horse Farm Rd., Raeford, NC 28376 Tel: (910) 246-3202 Web: prancinghorsecenter.org The mission of Prancing Horse is to improve the physical and emotional well being of special needs populations by providing a safe environment for therapeutic horseback
Special Olympics of Moore County
Special Olympics of Moore County 1387 Tarry Church Rd. Star, NC 27356 Tel: (910) 690-5869 (H) or (910) 715-1147(W) Website: sonc.net/localprograms Moore County Special Olympics offers athletes year-round training in seven sports. At this time, aquatics, bocci, bowling, golf, tennis and basketball are supported. However, they are looking to add soccer and equestrian to the
See Ability Not Disability (SAND)
See Ability Not Disability (SAND) P.O. Box 569 Southern Pines, NC 28388 Tel: (910) 246-8059 ext. 25 SAND is an athletic program for individuals with disabilities. The goal of the program is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables children and adults, regardless of their abilities, to learn and apply the principles
Sandhills Children’s Center, Inc.
Sandhills Children’s Center, Inc.1280 Central Dr.Southern Pines, NC 28387Tel: (910) 692-1114Website: sandhillschildrenscenter.org Sandhills Children’s Center is a non-profit inclusive early learning center for children with a mission to provide services of the highest quality for children with and without special developmental needs, from birth To five years old. Babies and young children grow,
Northern Moore Occupational Therapy Program
Northern Moore Occupational Therapy Program P.O. Box 190 Robbins, NC 27325 Tel: (910) 948-4324 A program of the Northern Moore Family Resource Center, the Occupational Therapy Program provides assessment and occupational therapy to children with developmental, learning and sensory integration problems.
Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)
Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) c/o Partners for Children and Families 7720 NC Hwy 22, Suite C, Carthage, NC 28327 Tel: (910) 949-4045 LICC is an open membership organization of agencies and individuals that perform services beneficial to the health and welfare of Moore County children and families.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-MC)
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Moore County (NAMI-MC) P.O. Box 4823 Pinehurst, NC 28374 Tel: (910) 295-1053 NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illness. NAMI members and friends work to fulfill its
Arc of Moore County
Arc of Moore County 673 S. Bennett St. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Tel: (910) 692-8272 Web: thearcofmoore.org The Arc of Moore County provides a variety of services and support to individuals and families with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. As an advocacy organization, it works at the local, state and national level to encourage new
Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA)
Moms Meeting Other Moms
Calvary Christian School
MANNA!
MANNA! John Roberts, Operations Director P.O. Box 1081 Southern Pines, NC 28388 Tel: (910) 235-5271 MANNA! (Moore Alliance Nourishing Neighbors, Amen!) is a multichurch outreach program that provides lunches for the Moore County homeless. Volunteers prepare meals and then distribute them throughout the community. The organization is always looking for volunteers to help prepare, serve
Family Promise of Moore County
Family Promise of Moore County 303 Peach Ave., Aberdeen, NC 28315 Tel: (910) 944-7149 Website: familypromiseofmoorecounty.org Family Promise of Moore County is a non-profit agency dedicated to alleviating homelessness. Host congregations open the doors of their facilities for one week, four to five times per year to homeless families. Under the direction of the FPMC
United Way of Moore County
Moore County Partners in Progress
Moore County Government
Moore County Chamber of Commerce
Solid Rock Christian School
Convention & Visitors Bureau
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