Get the "dirt" on gardening in the Sandhills from Moore County Master Gardener Dolores Muller at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, Southern Pines Public Library.

As part of the "Explorations: A Forum for Adults" series, Muller will present "Tough Plants for Tough Times," about how to test soil, prepare planting sites, and select plants that need little to no water to survive and thrive.

In addition to the program, there will be a spring plant exchange. Anyone bringing a plant to share is asked to label it with planting instructions.

Southern Pines Public Library is located at 170 W. Connecticut Avenue.

For further information about this program and other free community programs for adults and children, call the library at (910) 692-8235, or visit www.sppl.net.

Penick Concert

The Piatigorsky Foundation will present a concert, sponsored by Penick Village in memory of Glenn Brillhart, at Penick Village Friday, April 11, at 3 p.m.

Featured performers are Dana Vachharajani, soprano and Jeffrey Grossman,piano. For information, call 692-0300

Elderhostel Presentation

The Moore County Senior Enrichment Center will hold a presentation hosted by Bob Dantzer from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Dantzler will give a personal perspective of the Elderhostel experience and a review of programs planned for spring and summer.

Founded in 1975, Elderhostel is the nation's first, and the world's largest, educational travel organization primarily for adults 55 and over.

These programs offer in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences for almost every interest and ability.

Elderhostel is a great way to learn about history, culture, nature and music.

Expert instructors share stimulating information through in-depth lectures, field trips and cultural excursions. Lively discussions with faculty and fellow participants illuminate issues and broaden horizons.

Call 215-0900 to reserve a seat.

The Senior Enrichment Center is located at 8040 U.S. 15-501 (two miles north of the Pinehurst Traffic Circle.)

Art Reception

A reception featuring artwork by Sandy Scott will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12 , at Horizon Cellars Winery & Vineyard, 466 Vineyard Ridge Road, Siler City.

For directions to the winery call (919) 742-1404 or visit the Web site www.HorizonCellars.com.

Child Safety

A DNA LifePrint child safety event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Southern Pines Chevy Buick Pontiac.

"Bring your child and participate in the program about new biometric fingerprinting and DNA identification," says a spokesman.

For information, call Scott or John at 692-2002.