BPW

GWG Wig Boutique comes to the BPW, Thursday, May 21, for its monthly meeting. GWG Wig Boutique provides a large selection of fashion wigs and specialty wigs, for women undergoing chemotherapy or suffering from permanent hair loss, accessories and makeup.

What's unique about this wig boutique is its proprietor, Gail George. George brings to her new business and the community, a history of professionalism and successful entrepreneurship. As reported by The Pilot, "Because of her accomplishments as a successful businesswoman, George was cited in the book,"Women Entrepreneurs Moving Beyond the Glass Ceiling," by Dorothy P. Moore and Holly Buttner.

So, why did George choose this business? Helping people and fashion are two reasons, but, there's much more.

The meeting, which is at The Lobsteer, U.S. 1, Southern Pines, begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social time, followed by dinner. The cost is $15 for both members and nonmembers and includes salad bar, entree, and dessert bar.

Call Elaine Rios at 910-528-2204, to RSVP or make inquiries.

College Club

The final College Club luncheon of the 2008-2009 year will be held Tuesday, June 2, at the Pinehurst Member's Club, with an 11:30 a.m. social, followed by a noon business meeting, lunch and the scholarship award presentation and election of officers. Note: The venue has changed.

The College Club has been in operation for 20 years. The requirement for membership is a degree from a four year institution. The College Club members expand their knowledge through various speakers, programs, and interest groups, as well as providing a scholarship at the end of the year. This scholarship will go to either an academically proficient female high school graduate entering a four-year accredited college or university for the first time, or to a deserving woman who is seeking to further her education at a four-year institution.

The club has six yearly luncheons with speakers or entertainment included. The dates and times of the luncheon meetings, as well as the location and price of the luncheons ($15) are published at least two weeks prior to each event.

For further information, contact Katharine Bozarth, vice president and membership chairman at (910) 255-6286.

Health Resources

Health Resources Network, a forum for health care professionals that provide services for seniors, will meet Wednesday, May 27, at noon.

This month's meeting will be at Table on the Green at Midland Country Club. The first speaker will be Elizabeth Ragsdale, community sales manager from Fox Hollow, who will explain the services provided in her community. The second speaker Lori Wimbish, will introduce us to "Reiki for Seniors."

Those interested in attending should call Veronica Sanchez, at HomeChoice Network at (910) 944-1116

Kiwanis of the Pines

Eileen Malan spoke to the Kiwanis of the Pines about the Commemorative Air Force, formerly known as the Confederate Air Force, which is located at Moore County Airport in the Knollwood Hangar.

She gave a brief history of how the group got started, what its mission is, why the name change, and where the home base is located. The CAF group owns many World War II aircraft including a Stinson Reliant, based with the local chapter at Moore County Airport.

Malan gave details about the upcoming "D-Day Dance," to be held June 6, at the airport. She informed the group that there were many different airplanes that will be on display or providing rides for a cost that day, along with the dance, prizes for best 1940s military and civilian dressed person, name that tune, swing dance couples, etc. Admission is $15 admission.

Republican Women

Justice Paul Martin Newby, North Carolina Superior Court Justice and vice president of the North Carolina Bar Association, will be the featured speaker at the Moore Republican Women's luncheon Monday, June 1, at the Pinehurst Member's Club.

Newby will speak on the N.C. Bill of Rights.

Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m. with luncheon served at noon. Call Joan Ward at 295-6544 to reserve a space. Cost is $15 and may be paid at the door.

Men's Fellowship

Don Sweeting, of the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, will be the guest speaker for the Sandhills Men's Fellowship Tuesday, May 26.

Sweeting has been the executive vice president for golf and club operations since September 2006. He oversees the management of all eight of Pinehurst's golf courses, the Golf Advantage School, the professional staff and Pinehurst Country Club management. He served as a Pinehurst golf professional early in his career, and has more than 25 years' experience in club and course management. A PGA of America Class A professional, Sweeting has several playing honors to his credit, most recently as the winner of the 2006 Hilton Head Professional Championship.

Fellowship begins at 7:40 a.m. at the Pinehurst Member's Club. Breakfast will follow at 8 a.m.

For more information, call Tom Stewart at 295-9775. This will be the final breakfast meeting until September.

MoCARS

The Moore County Amateur Radio Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, on the lower level of the Moore County Emergency Operations Center, Carthage .

The meeting will focus on planning for the annual club field day June 28-29 at Hillcrest Park and a wrap-up of support for the recent Pinehurst Dressage in the Sandhills horse show and the Moore County Interagency Emergency Training Exercise.

A VEC licensing examination will be held at the Moore County Library, Carthage, at 10 a.m., Saturday May 23. The fee is $12 (cash only). Individuals wishing to take the test must have a valid drivers license or other valid government issued picture ID, a Social Security card, (and a copy of the front and back of both documents on a single page). If the candidates currently hold an amateur license issued by the FCC they must also bring the original license and a copy. Contact Charles Wackerman at (910) 947-2707 for further information.

"Everyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome to attend the monthly meetings," says a spokesman.

For further information, contact James Johnson, PIO, (910) 400-3019.

Seven Lakes Kiwanis

Giles Hopkins, former planning director of Moore County, visited the Seven Lakes Kiwanis Club Tuesday, May 12.

Describing the growth of Moore County as rapid(20,000 increase since 2000), Hopkins went on to point out the many challenges that face the county, especially if the population continues to grow.

A few facts that he highlighted were that

n Two-thirds of the county is still treed (undeveloped).

n Sixty percent of the population gets its water from wells. The remaining water is largely imported.

n The road system within the county is not efficient, especially roads going east and west.

The Seven Lakes Kiwanis meets each Tuesday at noon at the Seven Lakes CC.

Visitors are always welcome.

W. P. Garden Club

The final meeting of the Whispering Pines Garden Club was the potluck supper in May. Forty-nine people attended.

"We will take the summer off and begin with all new and exciting programs in September," says a spokesman. "However, we encourage you to attend the seventh annual Weymouth Garden Tour, which will be held Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature five gardens in Whispering Pines, Southern Pines, and Pinehurst.

Special features this year will also include artwork on display and available for purchase, garden art, and refreshments. The tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the tour. Advance sales are available at Post Box Plus, Aberdeen Florist, The Country Bookshop, Given Book Store, and The Faded Rose, as well as at Weymouth Center in Southern Pines. Please check Weymouth's Web site www.weymouthcenter.org for additional information. The rain date will be June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.