Community Interest

The Penick Village Foundation hosts its annual Art Show & Sale Preview Party on Friday, Feb. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Be the first to purchase art before the show opens to the public in the North Building at Penick Village, 100 Rhode Island Ext., Southern Pines. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages, music and silent auction; admission, $45 per person. Art Show & Sale, Saturday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, March 1, noon-3 p.m. Open to the public. Admission is free. Light refreshments. For info, contact the Development Office, 692-0381, or visit www. penickvillagefoundation.org.

MCHBA Spring Home & Garden Expo, sponsored by MCHBA and BB&T, will be held at the Fair Barn, Pinehurst, on Friday, Feb. 27, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1, noon-5 p.m. Get great ideas on making your new or existing home and lifestyle more green. More than 50 vendors dedicated to showing how easy it is to be green. Tickets must be purchased at the event. For info, visit www. mchba.com, or call 695-1464.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Hall, Feb. 27, March 6, March 20, March 27 and April 3, 5:30-7 p.m. Takeout available. Dinner includes fried or baked fish, hush puppies, french fries, cole slaw, green beans and fruit salad and choice of beverage. Six years old and under, free; 7-12 years old, $5; 13 and older, $8.

The Pinehurst Conservation Commission invites Sandhills residents to a free workshop on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10:30 a.m.-noon in the Pinehurst Village Hall, 395 Magnolia Road. The workshop, "Hindering Hoodlums and Helping Heroes -- Understanding Insects in Your Garden," will be presented by Taylor Williams, agricultural agent, NC Cooperative Extension. This is the first of two workshops to guide homeowners in their efforts to manage insects and animals in their gardens. The next workshop in March will focus on animal control.

The Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities presents a lecture series on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. March 1, Kevin Duffus presents "How Shipwrecks Shaped the Destiny of North Carolina's Outer Banks and Created One of the Most Unique Cultures in America." Lectures are free and open to the public. For info, call 692-6261.

Visual and Fine Arts Exhibit presented by Sandhills Community College Continuing Education art students and instructors, March 5-26 in the Hastings Gallery of Art, located in the Boyd Library at the community college in Pinehurst. On Thursday, March 5, from 4-6 p.m., the groupwill have an opening reception. Gallery hours: 7:45 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday;and 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday. Free admission.

Spring BBQ fund-raiser hosted by Disabled American Veterans Moore County Chapter #83. BBQ pork or chicken plates, $6 each. March 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Take out or eat in. 1020 Priest Hill Rd., Carthage. Call 944-1113 to place orders; delivery for six plates or more.

National Wild Turkey Federation will have its annual banquet on March 6, at 6 p.m., atWhispering Pines Country Club. Gif Fisher will prepare wild game hors d'oeuvres, follwed by dinner, silent auction, live auction, raffles and door prizes. For tickets or info,call Greg at 639-0746.

Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon hosted by Phoenix Fashions will take place March 9 at noon at Beacon Ridge Country Club. Tickets are $12.50 and are on sale now. Call 673-5998 for info.

Union Pines High School Musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie," March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and March 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets at the door, $10 for adults and $7 for children under 12. For info, call 947-5511.

74th Annual Highfalls Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention will be held at North Moore High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 14. Registration for participants, 5-7:30 p.m. Admission, $7 per person for an evening of entertainment that begins at 6 p.m. Over $1,000 in cash prizes, trophies and ribbons will be given. Event is sponsored by Highfalls Elementary School with proceeds benefiting the school. For info, call Highfalls school during school hours at 464-3600, or visit http:// schoolcenter.mcs.k12.nc.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=9.

Eighth Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Village of Pinehurst on Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. The grand marshal will be Chris Metzger, head football coach for Pinecrest High School. There will be a special appearance by Miss North Carolina. Following the parade, St. Baldrick's will cut hair to raise money and awareness for children's cancer. If you would like to enter the parade, visit www.star1025 fm.com, pick up a parade entry form from the Pinehurst Village Hall, Dugan's Pub or Kings Irish Shop, or call 295-3400.

The Friends of Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives present Joanna Catherine Scott, a North Carolina author, who will be featured at this year's Literary Luncheon on March 28 at noon in the Member's Club at Pinehurst Country Club. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Public is welcome. Tickets are $25 and available at Given Memorial Library, Given Book Shop and The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines. For info, call Cheri Guidice at 295-1349, or e-mail cguidice@gmail.com.

The Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills, is sponsoring a fourth annual Casino Night on Saturday, March 28, at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. For a $50 donation, participants will receive a meal, drink tickets and play money. From 6:30-9:30 p.m., attendees can play games in the casino. From 9:30- 10:30 p.m., there will be a live auction (silent auction from 6:30-9 p.m.). For info and tickets, call Charlie Carlton, 235-0271. Tickets may be purchased at The Country Bookshop and Squire's Pub in Southern Pines. To reserve a space, purchase your tickets by March 21.

60th Annual Spring Matinee Races, Sunday, April 5, at the Pinehurst Harness Track. Admission is $5 per person, and gates will open at 11 a.m. for parking. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 1 p.m. with the first of eight races scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Bleacher seating will be available for general admission. For info, contact the Pinehurst Harness Track at 295-4446.

Sandhills Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale, Saturday, April 18, 8 a.m.-noon. The Horticultural Society will have perennials, woody plants, azaleas, herbs and summer bulbs for sale at the horticultural complex (old Huette Hall area). For info, call 695-3882.

Attention all adults 55+: 26th Annual Senior Games in the Pines kicks off April 20-May 9. Individual sports, team sports, SilverArts and more! Registration forms will be ready to pick up at the end of February. For info, contact Rynet Oxendine at 692-7376.

Call for Art: The Fayetteville Art Guild in collaboration with Pope AFB, Fort Bragg, to include Wounded Warriors, are planning an art exhibition titled "United We Stand." The event opens April 24 at AIT, 421 Maiden Lane, Fayetteville. Submis-sions accepted April 19, 20 and 21. For info and prospectus call (910) 868-9533, (910) 394-4192 or the Fayetteville/Cumberland County Arts Council at 323-1776, or visit www. theartscouncil.com.

National Red Hat Day is April 25 at Phoenix Fashions. Free food all day, special discounts, hourly door prize drawings. For info, call 673-5998.

Pinehurst Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Pinehurst Village. Pre-order now through early April and receive discounted prices. All proceeds from the plant sale go to community beautification projects, Village Arboretum and scholarships for horticultural students at Sandhills Community College. To order, call Sally Bold-Frick, 235-3909, Sue Brothers, 235-0844 or any club member.

Sandhills Community College Landscape Gardening Students Plant Sale, Friday, May 1, 1-4 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, 9 a.m.-noon at the horticultural complex (old Huette Hall area). Students will have annuals, vegetables and herbs for sale. Pre-orders are encouraged and will start in January. For info, call 695-3882.

Woof Woof Open, the fundraising effort to create a three-acre fenced-in dog park (located on N.C. 22 and Waynor Road near the airport) called "Pooch Park in the Pines" will be held Saturday, June 27, at Longleaf and Sunday, June 28, at The Pit. $75 per round or $125 for both days. Men, women and mixed teams play best two balls of four. Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. both days. Entry forms are available at local pro shops or online at www.poochparkinthepines.com. Sponsorships available by contacting Woof Woof Open, P.O. Box 203, Southern Pines, N.C. 28388.

The Carolina Hotel offers high tea the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $25 per person. Call resort services desk at 235-8415.

The Southern Pines Welcome Center, located at the restored passenger train depot, is open noon-4 p.m., Thursday-Saturday. The center contains cultural items, photos and tourism information.

Visit and tour the Shaw House properties, three historic houses built between the 1770s and 1820s. Located at the corner of Morganton Road and SW Broad Street in Southern Pines. Gift shop offers books and photo prints of local interest. Free admission. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. For info, call 692-2051, or visit www.moorehistory.com.

Kids

Taylor Dance has ongoing registration for ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop for ages 3-18. Playhouse Jr. has ongoing registration for theater arts classes. Call 295-1320 for info.

The Robbins Library hosts a Dial-a-Story program every day by phone for young children. Call 948-3322 for a new story.

The Moore County Library has storytime for preschoolers on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For info, call 947-5335.

Southern Pines Public Library is located at 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Call 692-8235, or visit www.sppl.net for info.

The Vass Library, on Seaboard Street, has storytime at 10:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month.

Joy Art Studio offers ongoing art classes for ages 5-17. Call Joy at 695-7055 for schedule and info.

Carolina Performing Arts Center is holding classes. For info or registration, call 695-7898. Registration is being accepted for ages 3 and up.

Kindermusik, located at Southern Pines Untied Methodist Church, brings the joy of musical learning to children newborn-3. Contact Susan or Torin Wright at 639-0712, or www.susan. kindermusik.net.

Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the following activities. Call 944-5902 for registration, info and fees. Beginning Dance and Movement (ages 3-5), 5:15-6 p.m., Mondays. Music, Movement and Rhythm (ages 3-5), 4:15-5 p.m., Mondays. Spring Break 1/2 Day Camp (ages 6-13), April 13-16, 8 a.m.-noon. Registration deadline: March 20.

Dance

Ballroom dance lessons (cued) waltz, foxtrot, swing, rhumba and cha-cha are taught by Penny Lewis at the Old West End Gym on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Experienced round dancers are invited to attend dances at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. For info, call 295-2590 or 673-1623.

Ballroom and Latin dancing at the Pinehurst Elementary Gym, 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call 215-5791, or e-mail gsc14@embarqmail.com for info.

Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills dance twice a month at the Old West End Gym in West End. The Friday dances begin with a dance lesson at 7:15 p.m., followed by rhythm and smooth dancing from 8-10 p.m. Dances for 2009: March 6, 20, April 10, 24. For info, contact Bryan and Margaret Cropley at 295-2730.

Carolina Performing Arts Center is holding classes. For info or registration, call 695-7898.

Carolina Pines Ballroom Dancers host a dance the second saturday each month at 105 McReynolds Street across from Fred's discount store in Carthage. Next dance is March 14. Singles and couples welcome, $7 per person. Lesson from 7-8 p.m. with a variety of dancing from 8-10 p.m. For info, call 692-5280.

Dance lessons, Tuesdays, shag lessons with Bud and Nanci: 6:30 p.m. Level I, 7:30 p.m. Level II, 8:30 p.m. Level III. Wednesdays and Thursdays, line dance lessons with Bud and Nanci: 6:30-7:30 p.m. ($10 or four lessons for $30). Wednesdays and Thursdays, shag lessons with Bud and Nanci: 7:30 p.m. Level I, 8:30 Level II. Lessons held at 1832 N.C. 5. For info or to register, call 690-9176.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio holds Friday night ballroom dance parties from 8-9:30 p.m. For info, call 295-1106 or 585-2572.

Line dance classes are held on Tuesday evenings at the V.F.W., 615 S. Page St., Southern Pines. Cost is $10 for four weeks of classes. Call 692-8878 to register.

Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio offers professionally taught social ballroom dance lessons. Private or group lessons are taught for couples or singles. Specialization is in weddings, debutante balls, proms and cruise lessons. For info, call 295-3003, or visit www.pinehurstballroomdance.com.

The Sophisticated Ladies Dance Troupe (seniors 55 years and over) will interview prospective members willing to make a commitment to weekly rehearsals on Mondays and Thursdays. Dance experience is helpful but not required. For info, call Jo Ann at 295-8051 or 295-2590.

Square Dance Club is an advanced level club. Dances are on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Old West End Gym. The caller is Jimmy Roberson. For info, call Leo and Ruth Ellen Ganster, 295-5786.

Stardust Dinner Dance Clubhas dinner and ballroom-style dancing almost every fourth Thursday of the month at Whispering Pines Country Club. Anyone may come as a guest for one dance for the cost of dinner.Call Kadie at 295-1916.

Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club meets every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Old West End Gym. For info, call Mary Lou at 944-7835 or Karen at 949-2001.

Music/Concerts

Weymouth Young Musicians Festival will be held March 21-22. Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 21, and the finalists' concert will be held Sunday,March 22, at 3 p.m. Both events take place in the Great Room at Weymouth Center. The festival is open to students in grades 4-12 who are studying an instrument or voice. For info and/or festival guidelines, call Weymouth Center at 692-6061.

The Moore County Concert Band will perform a free concert on Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m. in the Carolina Hotel's Grand Ballroom. The band is looking for new members. Rehearsals are Mondays (September-June) at 6:30 p.m. at the Sandhills Community College. The band performs six concerts a year. If you play or have ever played an instrument and would like to play some challenging music, consider joining the MCCB. For info, call 295-9023, or visit www.moorecountyband.com.

The Moore County Choral Society is sponsoring a Wine Gala at The Fresh Market in Southern Pines on Tuesday, March 31, from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $25, and only 300 will be sold. All proceeds will benefit the Choral Society. For info, or to purchase a Wine Gala ticket, call Sandra Parsons at 215-8063.

The Moore Philharmonic is a community orchestra for adult and student musicians. New members are welcome. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. September-May, at Sandhills Community College. For a rehearsal schedule, visit www.mp orchestra.com, or contact Eric Kopecky at 944-3452.

New Horizons Band in the Pines meets on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Moore County Senior Enrichment Center. Seniors who want to play in a band are welcome. $50 per nine-week session. For info, call 215-0900.

The Sandhills Songwriters Guild meets every Thursday night at Easy's Sports Bar and Grill, off N.C. 211 in Olmsted Village West. Free cover. Call 215-0346 for info.

The local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Sandhills Harmony Chorus, welcomes new members. The women's chorus sings a cappella four-part harmonies, barbershop style. Rehearsals, 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Call Jan Menges, 215-8758, or Emmie Trautmann, 255-6350, for info.

Theater

Area Movie Theaters

Call listed venue hotlines for most up-to-date information.

Sandhills Cinemas: 695-1100

SunFlix at the Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, 692-3611. $7 adults, $6 matinees, $5 under 12. Movie times:7:30 p.m. evenings and 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

Richmond Community Theatre presents "Secret Father," a romantic comedy by Robert Houser, Thursday-Saturday, March 12-28 at 8 p.m.and Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m.Located at 111 E. Washington St., Rockingham. For info, visit www.richmondcommunitytheatre.com, or call (910) 997-3765. Tickets are $9 each. Reservations start March 9.

Entertainment

Venues may charge admission or a cover charge or may change schedules for some events. Call for details.

Bingo at the "V," 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at VFW Post 7318, 615 S. Page St., Southern Pines. Snack bar available. For info, call 692-3772.

Coach Light Trattoria, 290 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Live piano music. Lunch, noon-2:30 p.m., and dinner is served 5:30-10 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Call 692-4449 for reservations.

Darling House, 40 Chinquapin Rd., Pinehurst, hosts live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Call 295-3193.

Davis Community Center, Robbins, hosts bluegrass music on the third Friday of each month.

Deep River Coffee, located on Main Street, Robbins, hosts live music every Thursday night from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Dog Nation Grill hosts live music every Friday at 301 Poplar St., Aberdeen, and 207 S. McNeill St., Carthage.

Dugan's Pub, No. 2 Market Square, Pinehurst. Pub Quiz Night on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. with pizza from Vito's. Karaoke on Thursdays from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. The pub is non-smoking. Call 295-3400.

Elliott's Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst, provides workshops and wine seminars in the cooking school as well as a special series of lunches and dinners. Free wine tastings from noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. For info, call 295-3663.

Flynne's Coffee Bar, 115 N.E. Broad St., Southern Pines. Friday, Feb. 27, music a la mode with John Wayne and dessert offerings from Chef Warren. For info, call 693-1999.

Italian Table Restaurant presents live entertainment nightly at 136 Grant St., Seven Lakes. Reservations encouraged at 673-4725.

The Jefferson Inn, W. New Hampshire Avenue, Southern Pines, hosts a jazz trio from 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays. Call 692-9911 for info.

The JFR Barn holds wine dinners each month. To make a reservation, call 692-7700, or visit www.jfrbarn.com.

Maness Pottery and Music Barn features bluegrass, country and gospel pickin' and singing at 6 p.m. every Tuesday night. Located six miles west of Carthage on N.C. 24/27. Call 948-4897 for info.

May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. Joyner, Young and Marie will perform Friday, Feb. 27. No cover. For reservations and info, call 692-4110.

The Moore Coffee Company, 201 S. McNeill St., Carthage, presents live music every Friday and Saturday night, 8-11 p.m. All musicians are welcome to bring instruments and join in the fun of this musician sit-in. For info, call 947-6122. No charge.

Mr. P's, located at 155 Hall Ave., Southern Pines, features The Eddie Barrett and the Goodman Legacy Orchestra on Sunday, March 8, 4-6:30 p.m. For info, call 603-7660.

Neville's is open 3 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday-Saturday. For info, call 692-1939, or visit www.nevilles club.com.

O'Donnell's of downtown Southern Pines, hosts weekend live entertainment and features Wednesday night guest bartenders with tips going to charity. For info, call 695-1915, or visit www.pat odonnells-pub.com.

The Potter's Caf features live music every Saturday night. The caf is at 201 South St., Aberdeen. For info, call 944-1250.

The Rooster's Wife, 201 Blue St., Aberdeen. 944-7502.

Sandhills Bowling Center offers opportunities for bowling. 2239 N. Pinehurst St., Aberdeen. For info, call 295-9610.

Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association will host a "cruise-in" on the first and third Fridays of the month from 5-8 p.m. in the parking lot at Al's Diner, Aberdeen. No charge.

The Sports Page Bar and Grill, off US 1, Aberdeen, The Commons, hosts karaoke each Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.

The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, 241 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, is open until 10 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday. Call 692-3066, or visit www.thewinecellarand tastingroom.com.

Galleries

About Art Gallery at the Market Place, located in the Market Place Restaurant Building, 2160 Midland Rd., Pinehurst, features local artists Joan Williams, Deane Billings, Jeanette Sheehan, Mike D'Andrea, Janet Burdick, Nancy Yanchus and Cele Bryant. Open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. For info, call 215-5963.

Appalachian Physical Therapy in Olmsted Village is showcasing Beth Roy, winner of this fall's Campbell House oil painting division, through February. For info, call 215-0541.

Art & Furnishings features the work of three local artists, Fay Terry, Harry Neely and Betty DiBartolomeo, members of the prestigious "Oil Painters of America." Open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Located at 20 Parker Lane, Pinehurst. For info, call 639-9404.

Art Studio of Fay Terry hosts visiting artists at work. New paintings are featured weekly. Located at 20 Parker Lane, Pinehurst. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For info, call 639-2577.

Artist Alley, a collection of juried art and fine crafts from local and regional artists, is located at 167 E. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. A First Friday opening is held each month. For info, call Jean Skipper at 692-6077.

Artists League of the Sandhills is located at 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Exhibit hours are noon-3 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Classes and workshops are offered 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. weekdays. For schedule or info, call 944-3979. Spend time with Chuck McLachlan, the featured Artist of the Month of February in the Exchange Street Gallery.

Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Rd., Pinehurst, showcases works by nationally recognized artists. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Call 295-4817 for info.

Cafe Iano, located at 280 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, is showing the art works of Lauren M. Bobo. The paintings will be changed periodically.

The Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, presents the 13th Annual Young People's Fine Arts Festival. The festival runs from March 6-27. The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and every third Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. For info, call 692-4356, or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.

Chatham Arts Gallery exhibits more than 90 Chatham County artists, Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. First Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Call (919) 542-4144 for info, or visit www.chatham arts.org.

The Downtown Gallery, located in Flynne's Coffee Bar, 115 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, is currently displaying the work (fine art and pottery) of Frank Pierce, Chef Warren Lewis, Jodi Ohl, Michelle Goneau, Gail VandenBout, Jennifer Zmiewsky, Phil Woodhall, Stephen Robison and Kathleen Guss. Open every day. For info, call 693-1999.

Fusions Art and Fine Craft Gallery, 53 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, is featuring glass works by Leslie Fesperman. The gallery is open Wednesday-Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and noon-4 p.m. every first Sunday of the month. Call 260-9725 for info.

Gemma Gallery, 48 Chinquapin Rd., Pinehurst, hosts a showing of new designs to celebrate its 15 years in business. For info, call 295-3010.

Hastings Gallery is located in the Katharine L. Boyd Library at Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. Gallery hours are 7:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Free.

Hollyhocks Art Gallery, located at the shopsof Pinehurst Place, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst, features original artwork by local artists Diane Kraudelt, Irene McFarland, Paula Montgomery and artist/owner Jane Casnellie. Open daily at 10:30 a.m. and evenings (enter through Elliott's on Linden). For info, call 255-0665, or visit www.jane casnellie .com.

Jewels of Pinehurst is a gallery of contemporary jewelry handmade in platinum and gold. 7 Market Square, Pinehurst. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 295-2824.

Joy Art Studio works with Artist's Way, Discover Your Muse and Life Drawing for adults. Call Joy at 695-7055 for schedule and info.

Plan B Furniture, locatedat 105 E.South St., Aberdeen, is featuring the artwork of local artist Doug Rowe. More than 50 original pencil drawings and oil paintings will be on display. For info, visit www.douglasrowegallery.com.

Seagrove Candle Company Store, 116 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, showcases the arts and crafts of the Sandhills and Seagrove region, including King's Pottery, Crystal King's Pottery and Williams Pottery; pine-needle basketry from Moore County artisans; local original art and reproductions; photography and note cards from the Moore County Historical Association's archives; birdhouses; woodcrafts; and scented candles. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday-Saturday. For info, call 695-0029.

SKY Art Gallery, located at 602 Magnolia Dr., Aberdeen. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The gallery features some of Moore County's best local and nationally recognized artists, rare signed lithographs, watercolor, oils and fine art photography. It is also the home of John Gessner Photography, which offers commercial and fine art photography. For info, call 944-9440, or visit www.skyartgallery.com.

SWANK Coffee Shop, 124 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, supports local artists and crafters by offering local handmade items as well as serving locally roasted gourmet coffee beans.

White Hill Gallery, 407 U.S. 15/501, Carthage, offers a variety of pottery. For info, call Sandra Layne, proprietor, at 947-6100.

Literary

The Country Bookshop, Southern Pines, hosts Meet the Author series. Call 692-3211 for info. Thursday, March 5, 4 p.m., Alan Shepard, "Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25, and the Search for the American Dream." Story Time with Spakle the Story Time Sheep (for toddlers and preschoolers), 10 a.m. on March 5 and 19, April 2 and May 7 and 21.

Open mike poetry night is held at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at Starbucks. Come 30 minutes prior if you wish to read. For info, call Jessica at 315-2949.

Sandhills Writers hosts a creative roundtable, including reading and critiques, every third Tuesday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Weymouth Center, Southern Pines. Writers of all genres welcome.

Library Programs

County Libraries

- Bookmobile: Services are scheduled throughout the county.

- Card Catalog: The card catalog for the county library is available online at www.srlslibraries.com.

- Given Memorial Library is located in Pinehurst, 295-6022. The Given Book Shop at Olmsted Village is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. All proceeds go to the library/archives.

- The Katharine L. Boyd Library, at Sandhills Community College is open 7:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; and 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, 695-3819, www.sandhills.edu.

- The Moore County Library is located at 101 Saunders St., Carthage, 947-5335.

- Page Library, located in Aberdeen at 101 N. Poplar and Main streets, is open Monday-Friday from 2-6 p.m., 944-1200.

- The Pinebluff Library, located at 305 E. Baltimore and Currant, is open from 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 281-3004.

- The Southern Pines Public Library at 170 W. Connecticut Ave. is open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2-5 p.m. AARP Tax Help available on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., February-April (except April 12). Clients must register onsite. Catalog and library info are available at www.sppl.net, 692-8235.

- The Robbins Area Library, located at 161 E. Magnolia off Middleton, is open Tuesday-Saturday with evening hours on Tuesday, 948-4000.

- The Vass Library, located on Seaboard Street, is open Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Nature

Visitors to the area can indulge their botanical interest while enjoying an enriching stroll through the 32-acre Sandhills Horticultural Gardens on the campus of Sandhills Community College. Designed and maintained by students in the landscape gardening program, the site contains 14 themed gardens. Open from dawn to dusk all week. Located at 3395 Airport Rd., Pinehurst.

The Sandhills Natural History Society meets the fourth Monday of each month at Weymouth Woods Auditorium. The society sponsors a wide variety of field trips focusing on birds, butterflies, wildflowers and other aspects of Sandhills nature. Call 692-2167, or visit www.sandhillsnature.org.

Reunions

A member of the Pinecrest High School Class of 1999 seeks others interested in helping organize a 10-year reunion. Contact Quannah Jackson-Brown at qajackson@hotmail.com or (336) 816-8814.

Pinehurst High School Class of 1969 reunion on Saturday, Feb. 28. For info, contact Judy Fleming at judyfleming@embarqmail.com.

Pinecrest High School Class of 1989 20th year class reunion, Sept. 18-19. Friday: tailgating party, homecoming football game, special seating for class members. Saturday: Formal reunion gala, Days Inn, Southern Pines. DJ, heavy hor d'oeuvres, karaoke. E-mail phs89classreunion@hotmail.com with your contact info.

Tours

- Aberdeen Parks and Recreation sponsors trips. For info, call 944-5902.

- ARTours Join the Arts Council of Moore County and experience the art of travel. Reservations, call 692-4356 or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.

The New York Philharmonic, Memorial Hall, Chapel Hill. Enjoy the oldest orchestra in the United States, conducted by Lorin Maazel, Tuesday, March 3.

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda, Patti LuPone, Memorial Hall, Chapel Hill. See Patti LuPone, who has headlined solo Broadway concerts and received a Tony for her role in a recent hit revival of "Gypsy," on Wednesday, March 18.

Andras Schiff, pianist. One of today's master pianists and Grammy award winners. Program includes three Beethoven Piano Sonatas, #27, 28 and 101. April 7.

Spoleto Festival, Charleston, S.C. Enjoy Charles Wadsworth at Memminger Auditorium, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Intermezzi at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Opera Louise by Gustave Charpentier and the Spoleto Festival Orchestra at Gaillard Auditorium. May 28-June 1.

Jersey Boys. Winner of the 2006 Tony for best musical, Jersey Boys is the success story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh, June 25.

Santa Fe and Taos, N.M. Soak in the natural beauty, unique history, art and museums. This tour offers exceptional accommodations and cuisine. July 7-13.

- Kirk Tours offers a variety of tours, including motorcoach transportation and premium seating. For info or to register, call 295-2257, ext. 21, email reservations@kirktours.com or visit www.kirktours.com.

Streets of Southpoint Shopping, Durham, Monday, March 9, and Friday, March 27, $25 per person.

Southern Springs Home & Garden Show, Charlotte, Wednesday, March 4, $47 per person.

The Catalinas & The Fantastic Shakers at Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-Pembroke, Friday, March 13, $80 per person.

"To Kill A Mockingbird" at Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-Pembroke, Friday, March 27, $80 per person.

62nd Annual Plantation Tour, Georgetown, S.C., sponsored by Kirk Tours and the Moore County Historical Association (a portion of the proceeds will go to the fundraising for Saunders cabin roof), features pre-Revolutionary and antebellum churches, plantations and townhouses. April 3 and 4. $337 (single, $270 (double), $246 (triple), $235 (quad). Reservation deadline: March 3.

"Fiddler on the Roof," March 21, $95 per person; "Legally Blonde, The Musical," April 18, $107 per person; "The Color Purple," May 14, $110 per person at Durham Performing Arts Center.

Washington, D.C., tour this spring. More info to come.

Atlanta Braves vs. Florida Marlins, Turner Field, Atlanta. Tour includes accommodations at the Holiday Inn Select, which is walking distance to the stadium and seats in the outfield pavillion to a night game on April 15 and a day game on April 16. $185 (quad), $195 (triple), $215 (double), $277 (single).

Wizard of Oz, Saturday, May 9, $87 per person; Jersey Boys, Saturday, July 18, $122 per person at Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh.

- The Moore County Historical Association sponsors programs, historical lectures and tours of house museums. For reservations and details, call 692-2051, or visit www.moorehistory.com.

Guided Tours for Mill Prong House Plantation, a historic estate, leaves at 2 p.m. from the Shaw House on March 25. $5 per person. To make a reservation or for info, call the Shaw House, 692-2051, 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, or v