May 13
THE ROOSTER'S WIFE WINTER HOUSE CONCERT SERIES. 7pm. Featuring blues guitarist and historian Scott Ainslie. Admission is $15. Children under 12 are $8. Blue Street in Aberdeen. For more information, please call (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org
May 14-17
CHP BENEFIT HUNTER-JUMPER "A". Carolina Horse Park. For more information please call Andrew Ellis at (919)637-2958.
May 15
3rd ANNUAL BACKPACK PALS BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT. 11:30am Lunch, 12:30pm Shotgun Start at Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club. Entry fee $65 per person. Sponsored by the Women of Seven Lakes, and benefits BackPack Pals Program - a program of Moore County Schools created to meet the needs of children identified as those who have little or nothing to eat over a weekend. For more information contact Ginger Finney at (910)673-1330, or Jo Nicholas at (910)673-3604.
May 15
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
May 17
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Jeff and Vida. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
May 21
FINE ARTS LECTURE SERIES. 10am. "Picasso: A Spanish Soul Among the French Avant-Garde" with Dr. Molly Guinn. Please call the Arts Council of Moore County at (910)692-2787 for reservations. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.
May 21, 23, and 24
MOORE ON STAGE PRESENTS "EARTH - PORTRAIT OF THE PLANET". May 21 & 23 at 7:30pm, May 24 at 2pm. Hauntingly beautiful, rising majestically from the horizons, the earth mesmerizes and provides a remarkable journey filled with beauty and grandeur. Come and experience this powerful performance. Owens Auditorium, SCC, Pinehurst. For tickets and additional information please call (910)692-7118.
May 24
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND. 2pm. Free. Cardinal Ballroom, Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst. (910)295-9023 or visit www.moorecountyband.com
May 24
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Alison Brown Quartet. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
May 29
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
May 31
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. John Shain Trio. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
June 1-7
PINEHURST RESORT' S FOURTH ANNUAL WOMEN'S GOLF WEEK. June 1: Free Golf Clinics, June 3: Discover Golf (For Beginners Only), June 6: Women's Golf Carnival, June 7: 9 Holes of Play with a Pro on No.8. Must pre-register for all events. Call Kelly Cap at (910)235-8284, ext. 66286, for additional information or visit www.pinehurst.com/ewga.asp
June 5
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Art Anonymous Exhibit. Exhibit is on display through June 26, call for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. For more information call (910)692-2787 or visit www.mooreart.org
June 5
FIRST FRIDAY. 5-8pm. Band - Corey Harris. A family friendly community event. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment. Free admission. The grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. For more information visit www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com
June 6
BLUE JEAN BALL. Grab your partner and round you go! Enjoy live country bands, down home barbecue buffet and refreshments. Benefits the Cancer Care Fund. Pinehurst Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5, Village of Pinehurst. For reservations, please call (910)695-7500.
June 6
WEYMOUTH GARDEN TOUR. Hours: 10am-4pm. The cost is $15 per ticket in advance and $20 the day of the tour. The program booklet contains extensive information about the gardens on the tour and also a map showing locations. Weymouth Center, 155 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
June 6
2nd ANNUAL ASOMF 5K/10K RUN FOR THE LEGEND. The Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation (ASOMF) will hold its second annual 5K/10K Run for the Legend on Saturday, June 6, at 8:30am. The ASOMF Run for the Legend is sanctioned by USA Track & Field (USATF). The USATF certified course begins and ends on Hay Street in Fayetteville. Online registration is available through www.active.com
June 6-7
LUMBER RIVER HORSE TRIALS. Free for spectators. Three-phase competition including dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford. (910)875-2074.
June 8
SCC JAZZ BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT. 6:30pm. Free. Bring a lawn chair and picnic if you wish. In the event of rain, concert moves to Owens Auditorium on the SCC campus. Sandhills Community College, Airport Road, Southern Pines. (910)692-7966.
June 9
MOORE COUNTY REPUBLICAN MEN'S CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT. Country Club of Whispering Pines, 8am shotgun start. Everyone is welcome. Team prizes will be awarded. $79 per player includes green and cart fees, continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Sponsor a Soldier or Airman for $79. Visit www.mcrm.org for a registration form.
June 10-14
CROQUET SOUTHEAST REGIONALS AT PINEHURST. Free for spectators. Pinehurst Lawn & Tennis Club, 2 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
June 12
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411.
June 13
MALCOLM BLUE FARM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. Malcolm Blue Farm, Bethesda Road, Aberdeen. Call (910)944-7558 for additional information.
June 14
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Corinne West. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
June 19-21
IHRA SUMMIT PRO-AM DIVISIONAL SERIES. Gates open at 8 am each day. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 Hwy 1, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
June 20-21
NCDCTA DOWN EAST DRESSAGE. Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford. (910)875-4814.
June 23-25
31st NORTH AND SOUTH JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. Played on Pinehurst No. 2, 5 and 8. For more information on Format, Sign Up or other related data, please call the Pinehurst Tournament Office at (800)795-4653, ext.3 or (910)235-8140.
June 26
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411.
June 26-28
25th MID PINES JR. INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club. 1010 Midland Road, Southern Pines. (910)692-2114.
June 27-28
MIROCK SUPERBIKE SERIES/FBR SHOP BIKE NATIONALS. Call The Rock for tickets and more information. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 North, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
June 28
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Shout Sister Shout. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
June 30 - July 4
109th NORTH AND SOUTH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. Played on Pinehurst No. 2. For more information on Format, Sign Up or other related data, please call the Pinehurst Tournament Office at (800)795-4653, ext. 3, or (910)235-8140.
July 2-5
USTA ADULT LEAGUE STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Free for spectators. Played at various local tennis facilities. Headquarters at Pinehurst Resort, Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst. (800)ITS-GOLF.
July 3
FIRST FRIDAY. 5-8pm. Band - The Benjy Davis Project. A family friendly community event. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment. Free admission. The grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. For more information visit www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com
July 3-5
BEST OF OUR STATE WEEKEND AT PINEHURST RESORT. Call for details and reservations. (800)ITS-GOLF.
July 4
ANNUAL ABERDEEN JULY 4th CELEBRATION. Free. Festivities include games, prizes, food, live music and fireworks. Aberdeen Lake Park. (910)944-1115.
July 4
CARTHAGE JULY 4th PARADE. Hours: 11am. Free. Traditional parade with floats, cars, color guard, music and food. Monroe Street, Downtown Carthage. (910)947-3900.
July 4
JULY 4th CELEBRATION IN THE VILLAGE OF PINEHURST. The Annual Pet Parade returns at 9am, followed immediately at 10am with the Village Community Parade, featuring the Kazoo Band, Golf Cart Brigade, Fire Trucks and Uncle Sam. Village of Pinehurst. (910)295-7462.
July 4
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND. 5pm. Free. The Cardinal Ballroom, Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst Resort. (910)295-9023.
July 4
PINEHURST 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION WITH FIREWORKS. Begins at 5pm. Celebration includes entertainment, food and fireworks at 9pm. Entrance and parking are free, while food will be available for purchase. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. (910)295-2817.
July 5
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. The New Familiars. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
July 10
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
July 13
SCC JAZZ BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT. 6:30pm. Free. Bring a lawn chair and picnic if you wish. In the event of rain concert moves to Owens Auditorium. Sandhills Community College, Airport Rd., Pinehurst. (910)695-3829.
July 14-18
107th NORTH AND SOUTH WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. Played on Pinehurst No. 2. For more information on Format, Sign Up or other related data, please call the Pinehurst Tournament Office at (800)795-4653, ext. 3, or (910)235-8140.
July 16-18
PINEHURST JUNIOR CLASSIC TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Free for spectators. Tournament Director Adam Crocker, (910)295-2817.
July 17-19
SEAGROVE CHRISTMAS IN JULY. Participating Moore County and Seagrove area potters kick off the holiday season early by debuting their 2009 Christmas items and decorating their shops for Christmas. For more information call the Museum of NC Traditional Pottery at (336)873-7887 or visit their web site at www.seagrovepotteryheritage.com.
July 18
8th ANNUAL SUNRISE BLUES CRAWL. Annual event that showcases Southern Pines venues that have the Blues. Begins with Janiva Magness at 7:30pm at the Sunrise Theatre, and continues on to intimate bars and clubs downtown, all within walking distance. Sunrise Theatre, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. For more information call the Box Office at (910)692-3611 or visit www.sunrisetheater.com.
July 18
PHANTASM STREET WARS. Car Show, Drag Race and Swap Meet. Call The Rock for tickets and more information. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 North, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
July 19
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Al Petteway and Amy White. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
July 28-30
60th CAROLINAS JUNIOR BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP. Country Club of North Carolina (Dogwood), Pinehurst. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Call (910)673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org for more information.
July 29 - August 1
2009 U.S. KIDS GOLF TEEN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. To be played on Pinehurst courses No. 2, No. 5 and No. 8. For more information call (800)487-4653 or visit www.uskidsgolf.com.
July 31
12th CAROLINAS PARENT-CHILD CHAMPIONSHIP. Longleaf Golf & Country Club, Southern Pines. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Call (910)673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org for more information.
July 31
43rd CAROLINAS FATHER-SON CHAMPIONSHIP. Pinehurst area courses. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Call (910)673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org for more information.
July 24
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $5/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411.
July 30 - August 1
ANNUAL ROBBINS FARMERS DAY FESTIVAL. Thursday 6-9pm, Friday 6pm-midnight, Saturday 9am-midnight. Free festival, small fee for Rodeo, carnival rides and games. One of the largest horse parades on the East Coast. Enjoy country, bluegrass, gospel and beach music. Entertainment also includes Rodeo, fireworks, mule show, arts & crafts, and antique tractor show. Food vendors on site. Middleton Street, downtown Robbins. For more information call (910)464-1290 or visit www.robbinsfarmersday.com
July 30 - August 1
ANNUAL ROBBINS FARMERS DAY FESTIVAL. Thursday 6-9pm, Friday 6pm-midnight, Saturday 9am-midnight. Free festival, small fee for Rodeo, carnival rides and games. One of the largest horse parades on the East Coast. Enjoy country, bluegrass, gospel and beach music. Entertainment also includes Rodeo, fireworks, mule show, arts & crafts, and antique tractor show. Food vendors on site. Middleton Street, downtown Robbins. For more information call (910)464-1290 or visit www.robbinsfarmersday.com.
August 1-2
30th ANNUAL REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLE REENACTMENT. Saturday 4pm, Sunday 2pm. Reenactment of the 1781 skirmish at the house between Loyalist (Tory) and Rebel (Whig) militias. Encampment of soldiers and families, artillery and small arms demonstrations, craft demonstrations. House in the Horseshoe, 324 Alston Road, Sanford. For more information call (910)947-2051.
August 2
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
August 5-9
2009 U.S. KIDS GOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD CUP. The U.S. Kids Golf World Championship is one of the world's largest junior golf championships for kids ages 6-12. To be played on Pinehurst courses No. 3, No. 4 and No. 8, as well as nearby Forest Creek, Longleaf Country Club, Mid Pines, Talamore, Midland Country Club and Little River. For more information call (888)387-5437 or visit www.uskidsgolf.com.
August 6
PINEHURST BUSINESS GUILD FREEZE OUT! 7-9pm. Ice Cream Social for the U.S. Kids Golf participants and their families! Ice cream, clowns, balloons, face-painting, music and the Peggy Kirk Bell Award Presentation. Village of Pinehurst. Call the Pinehurst Business Guild at (910)295-7462 for more information.
August 7
FIRST FRIDAY. 5-8pm. Band - Tab Benoit. A family friendly community event. Live music, food & beverages, entertainment. Free admission. The grassy knoll adjacent to the Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. For more information visit www.firstfridaysouthernpines.com
August 7
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411.
August 7-28
29th ANNUAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL & OPENING RECEPTION. Reception on 8/7 6-8pm. Exhibit is displayed for the entire month, call for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-2787.
August 8
SUMMERFEST. FREE. Bands, DJ, Food, Bungee Trampoline, Giant Slide, Rides, Magician, Balloon Artist & More! We welcome the public and our Guests of Honor, U.S. Kids Golf! Downtown Southern Pines, Broad Street. Call (910)639-1730 for more information.
August 10
SCC JAZZ BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT. Concerts are free and open to the public. The concert starts at 6:30pm. In the event of rain, concert moves to Owens Auditorium. Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd., Pinehurst. (910)695-3829.
August 11-12
32nd CAROLINAS WOMEN'S FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP. Mid Pines & Golf Club, Southern Pines. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Call (910)673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org for more information.
August 11-13
9th NORTH CAROLINA SENIOR FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP. Pinewild Country Club (Magnolia), Pinehurst. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Call (910)673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org for more information.
August 13-14
ESPN PRESENTS THE PRE-V FOR CANCER RESEARCH. 100 golfers will participate in a Ryder Cup style, exclusive tournament on Pinehurst's famed No 2. Each position will include a dinner, hosted by your captains, overnight accommodations at Pinehurst Resort, and a tournament round of golf. For more information please visit www.golfclassic.org.
August 15
FRIENDS OF THE PARK CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOLING DAY. Carolina Horse Park, 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford. (910)875-2074.
August 16
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Jeni and Billy. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org
August 18-20
58th NORTH AND SOUTH SENIOR MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP. Played on Pinehurst No. 2, 5, 8. For more information on Format, Sign Up or other related data, please call the Pinehurst Tournament Office at (800)795-4653, ext. 3, or (910)235-8140.
August 18-20
52nd NORTH AND SOUTH SENIOR WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP. Played on Pinehurst No. 2, 5, 8. For more information on Format, Sign Up or other related data, please call the Pinehurst Tournament Office at (800)795-4653, ext. 3, or (910)235-8140.
August 21
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d'oeuvres. Admission is $6/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411.
August 22-23
68th ANNUAL MOORE COUNTY MEN'S AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT. Held at Legacy Golf Links. There will be three divisions: Open (16 and older); Senior (55 and older); Super Senior (65 and older). The tournament is open to all amateur men - there is no residency requirement. Net proceeds from the tournament benefit The First Tee of the Sandhills. Contact Dick Wilson at (910)949-4675 or flogger@embarqmail.com for additional information.
August 22-23
MIROCK SUPERBIKE SERIES/SCHNITZ RACING SUMMER SIZZLER. Call The Rock for tickets and more information. Rockingham Dragway, 2153 US Hwy 1 North, Rockingham. (910)582-3400.
August 29-30
PSJ HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW. Hours: 8am. Pinehurst Harness Track, 1/2 mile infield. Route 5, Pinehurst. Please call Rick Cram at (803)649-3505 for more information.
August 30
SUMMER ON THE PORCH MUSIC SERIES. 6pm. Ameranouche. Postmaster's House, 204 E. South Street, Aberdeen. For more information please call (910)944-7502 or visit www.theroosterswife.org