Local residents can enter a drawing for a chance to win two tickets to the U.S. Open June 15-21.

Each entry is only $25, and the tickets are valued at almost $1,200. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Credit card purchases can be taken over the phone, and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The drawing will be held at 5 p.m. today (Friday) at Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills office in Aberdeen.

All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. Don't delay, buy your tickets today.

Anyone needing more information or to purchase a ticket can contact 295-1934 or e-mail ajakl@sandhillshabitat.org.

Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills was founded in 1988 by an interdenominational group concerned about substandard housing, and it exists to serve residents of Moore and Richmond counties living at 60 percent or less of median income who need suitable housing.

Habitat is a Christian ministry. It builds its houses with the potential homeowners and hundreds of volunteers and also provides 25- or 30-year mortgages for the families at zero interest. Their services are available to people of all races and faiths, as well as to people who profess no religious faith.

Since 1988, this affiliate has built 161 homes.