Community Interest

Hoop It Up basketball tournament, Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. Lee Senior High School, Sanford. Free. Enjoy a day of fun, food and wholesome athletic competition between men, women, teens and other ministry groups within the Triad area. Sponsored by Christian Provision Ministries/VSM. (919) 774-9462, www.christianprovision.com.

Jackson Springs Community Club Indoor Yard and Bake Sale, Saturday, April 10, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Jackson Springs Community Building, 471 Mill Road, Jackson Springs. Proceeds to provide scholarships for deserving students of the Jackson Springs area. Students wishing to apply for scholarships, contact high school guidance couselor or write to Jackson Springs Community Club, P.O. Box 352, Jackson Springs, NC 27281.

Get Your Sass Back, Girl! Women’s empowerment workshop, Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Pinehurst. truechampioncoaching.com/sass, Veronica Karaman, (919) 377-2099.

Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show presented by Moore Dining in the Pines, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Saturday, April 10. Proceeds to benefit the Moore Free Care Clinic. Tickets, (910) 255-0554.

Urban Farm Tour 2010 Brings Sustainability Home, Saturday, April 10, gardeners in Moore, Cumberland, Hoke and Harnett counties will open their gates for self-guided tours. Sustainable Sand- hills hopes to raise awareness and engage the community in efforts that preserve our natural resources, enhance economic development and improve the quality of life in our Sandhills region. Heather Brown, (910) 639-7024.

The North Carolina Renaissance Faire, April 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 and 25. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 13239 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest. Step back in time and history to the Medieval/Renaissance era. Renaissance Rally for students and educators. Step back in time and history to the Renaissance era and enjoy a fabulous field trip to visit a host of medieval characters, Monday, April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wake Forest, Monday, May 10, Rocky Mount. King Henry Renaissance Faire, May 8 and 9, 15 and 16, Duke Circle Park, Rocky Mount. www.ncrenfaire.com, www. ncrenfaire.org, (866) 468-7630.

Fine Arts Lecture Series presented by the Arts Council of Moore County and Weymouth Center, 10 a.m. April 15, Dr. Molly Gwinn, Escape to the Southwest (Georgia O’Keeffe). May 13, Dr. Molly Gwinn, Artist as Force of Nature (Jackson Pollock). May 20, Denise Drum Baker, Environmental Earthworks: Robert Smithson, Christo and Andy Goldsworthy. Lectures at Weymouth Center. (910) 692-4356.

An Art Celebration presenting the work of students at Sandhills Classical Christian School is Friday, April 16, 6 p.m., at Sandhills Presbyterian Church, 650 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines. The show is free and open to the public.

Sandhills Horticultural Society Plant Sale, Saturday, April 17, spring plant sale, 8 a.m.-noon. Perennials, woody plants and daffodils will be for sale at the new horticultural building area (Steed Hall) of Sandhills Community College. Pre-orders, (910) 695-3882.

Women of the Pines annual rummage sale, Saturday, April 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Old West End Gymnasium, Hwy. 211. For donation information, Rita DiNapoli (910) 295-3089 or Karen Ramey, (910) 673-2801.

Seven Lakes Lions Spring Plant and Bake Sale, Saturday, April 17, at the Seven Lakes Chili Cook-off. Plants may be ordered in advance by contacting Lion Rob Barrett at the Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe (910) 673-7467. Complete list of plants are available from any Lion’s Club Member and at the Prescription Shoppe. All funds raised will be used for Community Needs and Sight Conservation.

First Annual Sandhills Family and Summer Fun Expo hosted by Communities in Schools, April 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Focus on family activities (summer camps, sports camps, arts and crafts programs, childcare services, etc.). Bouncers, lasso lessons and games for kids. Yvonne Petersen, (910) 295-1072, www.SandhillsFamily.com.

West End Elementary School PTA Yard Sale, Saturday, April 17, 7 a.m. on the school grounds. Those interested in participating will need to purchase a 10 by 18 space. If you are unable to set up and sell but would like to donate your items to be sold, the PTA will have a space for this. Sue Povish, (910) 638-1801. All proceeds go to improve the playground.

Prancing Horse Spring Barn Dance, April 17, Neilsen’s Stables for dinner and dancing. Proceeds support Prancing Horse and provide therapeutic riding for special needs persons in the Sandhills. (910) 246-3202.

Tufts Archives and Given Memorial Library present Heritage Highlights and Literary Lessons, a series of events that will engage the community in historic and literary activities. Cake & Croquet (April 17), Given on the Green (May 15), Historic No. 2 (June 18) and Midnight Golf (July 16). Tickets, Given Memorial Library, (910) 295-6086, www.tufts archives.org.

Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour, Saturday, April 17,10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, April 18, 1-4 p.m. www.chapelhillgardentour.net. Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

Classical Design Foundation announces the first presentation in its spring lecture series. Art historian and author Mina Rieur Weiner, of New York City, will be delivering a book-signing and illustrated lecture on her recent monograph of American Renaissance painter Edwin Howland Blashfield. Mims Studios, April 22, 7 p.m. Free. RSVP to administrator@mimsstudios.com. www.classicaldesignfoundation.org/lectures.html.

Landscape Gardening students bedding plant sale, Friday, April 23, 1-5 p.m., and Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m.-noon. Annuals, herbs, tomatoes and peppers available. Pre-orders, (910) 695-3882, (910) 246-4959.

Whispering Pines village-wide yard sale, April 23-25. Sales will be held at individual residences. Permits may be obtained at Village Hall. (910) 949-3141.

Annual Literary Luncheon by the Friends of Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives presents featured speaker Scott Huler, Saturday, April 24, Pinehurst Member’s Country Club. Huler’s book, “No Man’s Land: One Man’s Odyssey Through the Odyssey,” recounts his retracing of Odysseus’s journey. (910) 295-3642.

2nd Annual DAV Memorial 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m., Veteran’s Memorial in Carthage. Entry form, Don Bennett, (910) 639-3030, dbaerotech@ embarqmail.com, Jimmy Paulk, (910) 215-0624, rolandjimmy1@ yahoo.com.

Pinehurst Garden Club Plant Sale, Saturday, April 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Pinehurst village. A variety of plants will be available the day of the sale. All proceeds will benefit scholarship and local beautification. (910) 255-0720, (910) 215-8719.

Bill Jones Lecture Series presents Bishop William Willimon, one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, with his characteristic wisdom, wit and provocative style. Dr. Willimon addresses some of the critical questions Christians are asking. Sunday, April 25, preaching at 8:45 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. services, and speaking at 10 a.m. Brownson Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines. (910) 692-6252.

The Sandhills Children’s Center and Classic Wines will host the 11th annual Run for the Roses Wine Tasting, Friday, April 30, 6-9 p.m., Fair Barn, Pinehurst. The Kentucky Derby themed evening to benefit Sandhills Children’s Center will include amazing wines, delicious food and unbeatable company! Tickets, (910) 692-3323, www. SandhillsChildrensCenter.org.

Medieval Faire, fun-filled event that will bring families and friends together. May 1-2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Aberdeen Sports Complex & Grounds. Denise Thompson, (910) 875-7071, crossroadsmedievalfaire@yahoo.com.

Annual Torch Run, Torch Run Fund Run, May 22. Entry fee to run with the Torch Run Fund Run, which will entitle runners to a 2010 Special Olympics T-shirt and ball cap.

Shag with King Curtis, June 11, Fair Barn, 6-8 p.m. (seating begins at 5:30 p.m.). Catered by Fried Green Tomatoes and Chef Philippe Brainos. 50/50 drawing, door prizes. Tickets, Pinehurst Police Department or Fried Green Tomatoes.

2nd Annual Woof Woof Open Golf Tournament, Best Two Balls of Four, Saturday, June 26 (Longleaf Golf and Country Club), Step Aside Woof Woof Scramble, Sunday, June 27 (The Pit). Men, women or mixed. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Benefits Pooch Park in the Pines, Moore Humane Society’s 3 1/2-acre dog park, a leash-free park for canines and their owners. Entry forms available in local pro shops and online, www.moorehumane.org.

The Writers Group of the Triad in central North Carolina announces its 2010 biennial awards contest for poetry and short fiction. WGOT includes professional and published authors helping others who aspire to be proficient writers and/or desire to become published. Entry deadline, April 30. www.triadwriters.org. Entry fee.

The Southern Pines Welcome Center, located at the restored passenger train depot, is open Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., except Thanksgiving and Christmas. The center contains cultural items, photos and tourist information. Throws with icons from the town’s 120-year history to gift cards for sale. Welcome to Southern Pines Inc., a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of local residents, is raising money to maintain the museum and fund expansion into a state-of-the-art interactive museum. Donations accepted.

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. Open 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. (910) 692-2051, www.moorehistory.com.

Kids

The Arts Council of Moore County announces ArtSmart, an after-school, visual art program for Moore County children ages 8-18, 130 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. The program is a series of art classes that help children find their creative voice by providing quality, comprehensive visual art instruction. Kim Sobat, (910) 684-0257, e-mail artsmart@mooreart.org, www. mooreart.org.

SkateMoore Skate Park, Aberdeen Sports Complex, N.C. 211 East, 9750 Aberdeen Road, open 4-9 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4-10 p.m., Fridays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays; 1-6 p.m., Sundays. Skateboarding, roller skating, roller blading, adult exercise room, inflatables. (910) 944-4745, www. skatersformoore.org. Monthly flea market, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tammy, (910) 281-0578, Terry, (910) 944-2893.

Middle Schoolers Dance Social Learn to Shag. Friday nights, 7-9 p.m. Supervised. Snacks and beverage provided. Carolina Shag Dance Studio. Reservations, (910) 690-9176.

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. (910) 295-1320.

Moore County Library has storytime for preschoolers on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. (910) 947-5535.

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

Joy of Art Studio offers ongoing art classes for ages 5-17. Summer camps, June 7-July 30 (ages 8-12). (910) 528-7283, joyof_art@ msn.com.

Dance

Great Dance Music, Huge Space. Join Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills at the West End Gym. Ballroom dance lesson, 7:15 p.m., social dancing, 8-10 p.m., April 9, 23. ballroomdancersofthesandhills @gmail.com, (910) 246-3320. Everyone welcome.

Carthage Carolina Pines Ballroom Dancers (USA Dance), Spotlight Night, Saturday, April 10, 105 McReynolds St., Carthage (2nd floor of the Sinclair Building across from Fred’s). Dance entertainment showcase, 7 p.m. with featured spotlight dances by USA dance members, and open dancing 8-10 p.m. Trevor, (910) 639-0489, or Asunda, (919) 356-2784.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio private and group classes, Monday-Saturday, 2-10 p.m. Instructors are nationally certified. Youth classes for ages 8-18 through the summer. Friday night dance parties, 8-9:30 p.m. Open to the public. (910) 295-1106 or (910) 585-2572.

Carolina Performing Arts Center, 670 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, accepts new students all year long. Classes for dancers of all levels, age 3 to adult: ballet, tap, jazz, character and lyrical. Classes for toddlers and mommies, clogging, hip-hop and pilates. (910) 695-7898, e-mail danceatcpac@yahoo.com, www. cpacsandhills.org.

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. (910) 295-2590 or (910) 673-1623.

Line Dancing with Bud Hunter, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. Carolina Shag Dance Studio, (910) 690-9176.

Dance lessons Learn to Shag at Carolina Shag Dance Studio. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (shag level 1); 7:30 p.m. (shag level 2); 8:30 p.m. (shag level 3); Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. (shag level 1); 8:30 p.m. (shag level 2). (910) 690-9176.

Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio offers professionally taught social ballroom dance lessons. Private or group lessons are taught for couples or singles. Specialization in weddings, debutante balls, proms and cruise lessons. (910) 295-3003, www.pinehurstballroomdance.com.

Sophisticated Ladies Dance Troupe (seniors 50 years and over) will interview prospective members willing to make a commitment to weekly rehearsals on Mondays and Thursdays. Dance experience helpful but not required. Jo Ann, (910) 295-8051 or (910) 295-2590.

A’s Square Dance Club is an advanced-level club. Dances are on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the Old West End Gym. Caller, Jimmy Roberson. Leo and Ruth Ellen Ganster, (910) 295-5786.

Stardust Dinner Dance Club has 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. Kadie, (910) 295-1916.

Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club meets every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Old West End Gym. Open House, first Thursday of every month, 7-8 p.m., Senior Enrichment Center. Jan, (910) 215-9313, or Karen, (910) 949-2001.

Music/Concerts

Barron Maness in concert with his regional band Taste and other special musical guests, Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m., Temple Theatre off Carthage Street in Sanford. A wide variety of musical hits will be featured covering a broad spectrum of musical styles as well as the release of Barron’s newest CD. Tickets online at www.templeshows.com or (919) 774-4155.

The Moore County Choral Society, under the direction of Anne Dorsey, will present its Spring Classical Concert, “Sing On,” on Sunday, April 18, 4 p.m., Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines. (910) 295-3971.

Carolina Philharmonic, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 300 Dundee Road, Pinehurst. Saturday, April 24, 7 p.m. Chamber music Beloved Classics, Bach, Beet-hoven, Mozart, Chopin. Saturday, May 15, 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Chamber music Asian Delicacies, Ishii, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, tradi-tional Korean songs. Saturday, May 22, 7 p.m. Orchestra Concerto Extrava-ganza, Koussevitsky, Bar-tok, Mascagni, Bach, Ewazen. 2nd Annual Chamber Music Festival 2010, every weekend, June 4-Aug. 29. www.CarolinaPhil.org, (910) 687-4746.

Richmond Community College’s Cole Auditorium, Hamlet, presents Cirque Le Masque, Thursday, April 29. Langley Winds Woodwind Quintet Concert. (910) 410-1691, www.richmondcc. edu/coleindex.html.

Union Pines Band Events Thursday, May 20, Spring Band Pops Concert with Pinecrest choirs and awards banquet, 7 p.m., Union Pines High School. Saturday, May 22, Wind Ensemble Performance with Pinecrest choirs, 7 p.m., Pinecrest High School. Sunday, May 23, Combined Wind Ensemble Performance with Pinecrest choirs, matinee, Pinecrest High School. Tuesday, April 20, Womanless Pageant, Union Pines High School, 7 p.m.

Moore County Concert Band is looking for new members. Rehearsals, Mondays (September-June), Sandhills Community College, 6:30 p.m. The band performs six concerts a year. If you play or have ever played an instrument and would like to play challenging music, join MCCB. (910) 295-9023, www.moorecountyband.com.

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. Mondays, Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Carole Amlot, (910) 944-1458.

Theater

Sandhills Cinema: (910) 695-1100.

SunFlix at the Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, (910) 692-3611. Movie times: 7:30 p.m. evenings and 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

The Richmond Community Theater presents “Steel Magnolias,” through April 18 at the theater on the square in downtown Rocking-ham. 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m., Sundays. Reservations, (910) 997-3765.

Students at Sandhills Classical Christian School, 650 Pee Dee Road in Southern Pines, present an adaptation of John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” on Friday, April 23, 7 p.m. The performance is open to the public.

Entertainment

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

Aberdeen Café, 111 N. Sycamore St., Aberdeen, Open Mic Night every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.-close. Rae Anne Kinney and Jeremy Gilchrist of We Shot JR will perform every first and third Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. (910) 944-1009.

The Bell Tree, 155 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, serves lunch and dinner and has live music. (910) 692-4766.

Bingo at the “V,” 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at VFW Post 7318, 615 S. Page St., Southern Pines. Snack bar available. (910) 692-3772.

Darling House, 40 Chinquapin Road, Pinehurst, hosts live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. (910) 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, 301 Poplar St., Aberdeen, and 207 S. McNeil St., Carthage.

Dugan’s Pub, No. 2 Market Square, Pinehurst. Monday night sports with free hot dogs. Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke. Wednesdays, live Irish Music 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, live band at 9 p.m. Ladies’ night on Saturdays. (910) 295-3400.

Elliott’s Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst, provides workshops and wine seminars in the cooking school and a special series of lunches and dinners. Free wine tastings Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. (910) 295-3663.

Flynne’s Coffee Bar, 115 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, serves freshly roasted gourmet coffee seven days a week and offers a variety of specialty espresso drinks as well as hot chocolate, teas, cream sodas and fruit smoothies. H&H bagels from New York, biscotti, fresh-baked goods. Indoor and outdoor seating and free WI-FI. Open mic with Travis Gray, 6:30 p.m., every first and third Saturday of each month. (910) 693-1999.

Italian Table Restaurant presents live entertainment nightly, 136 Grant St., Seven Lakes. Reserva-tions, (910) 673-4725.

JFR Barn holds wine dinners each month. Reservations, (910) 692-7700, www.jfrbarn.com.

Jefferson Inn, located at 150 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, is open daily at 4 p.m. for food and beverages. Live entertainment Wednesday-Saturday. (910) 692-9911.

Maness Pottery and Music Barn features bluegrass, country and gospel pickin’ and singing, 6 p.m. Tuesday nights. Six miles west of Carthage on N.C. 24/27. (910) 948-4897.

May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. Reservations, (910) 692-4110.

Neville’s is open 3 p.m.-2 a.m., Sunday-Saturday. (910) 692-1939, www.nevillesclub.com.

O’Donnell’s, of downtown Southern Pines, hosts weekend live entertainment and features Wednesday night guest bartenders with tips going to charity. (910) 695-1915.

Pine Crest Inn, in the village of Pinehurst, hosts live entertainment. Friday, April 9, Kenny & Art, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 10, The Soulmaster, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 15, Currie Clayton, 7 p.m. (910) 295-6121.

Potter’s Cafe, 201 South St., Aberdeen, features live music every Saturday night. (910) 944-1250.

The Rooster’s Wife, 204 E. South St., Aberdeen. www.theroosterswife. org, (910) 944-7502.

Sandhills Bowling Center, 2239 N. Pinehurst St., Aberdeen. (910) 295-9610.

Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association hosts a “cruise-in” the first and third Fridays of the month, 5-8 p.m. in the parking lot at Al’s Diner, Aberdeen. No charge.

Sandhills Winery, located at 145 West Plaza Dr., Seven Lakes, hosts a Pinot Noir tasting, May 6; Riesling tasting, May 13; J. Lohr tasting, May 20; great blends, May 27. (910) 673-2949.

Table on the Green, 2205 Midland Road, Midland Country Club, hosts Dick McCollum’s Mellow Jazz Trio every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Reservations, (910) 295-4118.

The Village Wine Shop, 80 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst, has weekly wine tastings every Friday and live music every Thursday. (910) 295-5100, www.villagewineshop. net.

The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, 241 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, is open until 10 p.m., Wed-nesday-Saturday. April Fools performs April 10, 7-9:30 p.m. www. thewinecellarandtastingroom.com, (910) 692-3066.

Galleries

About Art Gallery at the Market Place, located in the Market Place Restaurant Building, 2160 Midland Road, Pinehurst, features local artists Joan Williams, Deane Billings, Lauren Bobo, Mike D’Andrea, Janet Burdick, Nancy Yanchus and Cele Bryant. Open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (910) 215-5963.

Appalachian Physical Therapy is located in Olmsted Village. (910) 215-0541.

Art & Furnishings, located at 20 Parker Lane, Pinehurst, features the work of three well-known local artists, Betty DiBartolomeo, Harry Neely and Kim Sobat. Open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. (910) 295-6590.

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. Jean Skipper, (910) 692-6077.

Artists League of the Sandhills is located at 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. “Inks!” is an exhibit and sale in the gallery of art work done in colorful alcohol-based inks and the more traditional pen and ink and runs through April 28. Meet-the-artist days: Betty McDaniel (Saturday, April 10), Caroline Love (Saturday, April 17) and Linda Drott (Wednesday, April 28). Gallery hours, noon-3 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Classes and workshops available. (910) 944-3979, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. www. artistleague.org.

Broadhurst Gallery, located at 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst, showcases works by nationally recognized artists. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m, and Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (910) 295-4817.

The Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, presents “Northeastern NC,” paintings by Tracy Bell and Debbie Boyle. This exhibit runs through April 30. Opening reception is on Friday, April 9. Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and every third Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m (910) 692-4356, www.arts council-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. (919) 542-4144, www. chathamarts.org.

The Downtown Gallery, located inside Flynne’s Coffee Bar, 115 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, features everything from fine art to fun art. An ever-changing array of paintings, mixed media pieces, pottery, magnets, jewelry and notecards are affordable and make great gifts and souvenirs. (910) 693-1999.

Fusions Art and Fine Craft Gallery, 52 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro, features 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. (910) 260-9725.

Gemma Gallery, 48 Chinquapin Road, Pinehurst, hosts a showing of new designs. (910) 295-3010.

Hastings Gallery is located in the Katharine L. Boyd Library at Sandhills Community College. Student and instructors from the Continuing Education art classes. This exhibit will run through April 28. 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 p.m. Saturday. Free.

Hollyhocks Art Gallery, located at the shops of Pinehurst Place, 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst, reopens after renovations, joining artists Jane Casnellie, Diane Kraudelt and Irene McFarland, and new artists Susan Edquist and Karen Meredith. Open daily at 10:30 a.m. and evenings. (910) 255-0665, www.Hollyhocks ArtGallery.com.

Jewels of Pinehurst, located at 7 Market Square, Pinehurst, is a gallery of contemporary jewelry handmade in platinum and gold. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (910) 295-7055.

Joy of Art Studio works with Artist’s Way, Discover Your Muse and Life Drawing for adults. (910) 528-7283, e-mail joyof_art @msn.com.

Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour, located at 25 Chinquapin Road in the village of Pinehurst, features artist Mary Frey. She paints with watercolor and ink or acrylics on a variety of subjects from rural and water scenery to still lifes and the whimsical. Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (910) 255-0100, www.ladybed fords.com.

Old Sport & Gallery is located in Harvard Building on Market Square in the village of Pinehurst. Tom Stewart, (910) 295-9775.

One Eleven Main is the exclusive shop for paintings by Fay Terry, located on West Main Street, Aberdeen, in the historic hardware store building. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday. (910) 944-1181.

Plan B Furniture, located at 105 E. South St., Aberdeen, features the work of local artist Doug Rowe. www.douglasrowegallery.com.

Seagrove Candle Company Store, 116 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, showcases the arts and crafts of the Sandhills and Seagrove region. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday and Wednesday-Saturday. (910) 695-0029.

Studio 590 Fine Arts Gallery, off N.C. 5 in the historic 1815 Dowd Cabin, Pinehurst, is the working studio and gallery of artists Betty DiBartolomeo and Harry Neely. April 22 and 23, May 27 and 28, visit a working artist’s studio, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Studio is open Monday-Wednesday, by chance, Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment. (910) 639-9404, (910) 315-6256.

Sundance Studio, 107 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines. Studio/gallery of contemporary and abstract art. Expressive Arts Therapy workshops for adolescents and adults facilitated by Margie Graves, LCSW, LCAS, with Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy. (910) 315-2746. Studio/gallery hours by appointment or chance.

SWANK Coffee Shop, 232 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, supports local artists and crafters by offering local handmade items as well as serving locally roasted gourmet coffee beans.

Literary

The Country Bookshop, 140 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, hosts a Meet the Author series. (910) 692-3211, www.thecountrybookshop. biz. Tuesday, April 13, 4 p.m. Helen Simonson, “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand.” Tuesday, April 20, 2 p.m., auditorium at Penick Village (call for reservation). Jim Dodson, “A Son of the Game.” Thursday, April 22, 4 p.m. Randi Davenport, Ph.D, executive director of the James M. Johnston Center for Undergrad-uate Excellence at UNC-Chapel Hill, “The Boy Who Loved Tornadoes.” Tuesday, April 27, 2 p.m., South Building at Penick Village (call for reservation). Ann B. Ross, “Miss Julia Renews Her Vows” and “Miss Julia Delivers the Goods.” Thursday, May 13, 2-4 p.m., The O’Neal School (call for ticket information). Henry Winkler, “A Brand New Me,” final installment in his “Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Under-achiever” children’s series. Wednesday, May 19, 4 p.m. Susan Kelly, “By Accident.” Thursday, May 27, 4 p.m. Suzy Barile, “Undaunted Heart: The True Love Story of a Southern Belle and a Yankee General.” Tuesday, June 8, 4 p.m. Donna Andrews, Meredith Cole, Rosemary Harris and Elaine Viets join forces for their “Unarmed But Dangerous” tour. Wednesday, June 30, 5:30 p.m. Vanessa Woods, “Bonobo Handshake.”

Library Programs

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

• Given Memorial Library is located in Pinehurst, (910) 295-6022. The Given Book Shop at Olmsted Village is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

• 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, (910) 695-3819, www.sandhills.edu.

• Moore County Library is located at 101 Saunders St., Carthage. (910) 947-5335.

• Page Memorial Library, 101 S. Poplar St., Aberdeen, is open Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (910) 944-1200.

• 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. (910) 281-3004.

• Robbins Area Library, located at 161 E. Magnolia, is open Tuesday- Saturday with evening hours on Tuesday. (910) 948-4000.

• 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. Catalog and library info, www.sppl.net, (910) 692-8235. A.A.R.P. Tax Help available on Tuesday, April 13, and Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Register onsite. Preschool Storytime for infants and toddlers (ages birth-5 years) Wednesday, April 21 and 28, 3:30-4 p.m. National Library Week, April 11-17. In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, the library will offer “Take 5 Day” on Wednesday, April 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Parents and kids are invited to take part in a variety of fun activities that take 5 minutes or less. On Thursday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., kids in grades K-2 and their parents are invited to discover what’s “Springing Up” at the library! The library’s ongoing series Explorations: A Forum for Adults will present “Adventures in Paddling,” Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. William McDuffie, a local veterinarian who is president of the N.C. Canoe Racing Association, will explain how to get started canoeing and kayaking and recommend the best places in Moore County to paddle. On Tuesday, April 20, 5-6 p.m. Pizza with Pizzazz participants will have magnetic appeal and become “Poetry in Motion” as they make their own magnetic poetry kits. For students in grades 6-8. Teen Advisory Board is sponsoring a “Peeps” Diorama contest, with book characters represented by marshmallow chicks and rabbits. Entries accepted through Friday, April 9, and will be on display throughout the month. On Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the Friends of the Library will hold its annual book sale at the Southern Pines Train Depot. The next BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) discussion group will be held on Thursday, April 29, 5:30 p.m. Parents and children are invited to a special Día storytime with music and other fun activities on Friday, April 30, 11 a.m. Día de los Niños (Day of the Child) is an international celebration promoting literacy and the importance of linking children to books, languages, and cultures.

• Vass Library at 128 Seaboard St., 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. (910) 245-2200.

Nature

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve, (910) 692-2167, www.weymouth.woods@nc denr. gov. Bird Walk, Saturday, April 10, 8 a.m. Discovery Walk, Sunday, April 11, 3 p.m. Look at flowers, shrubs, bugs, birds, frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, turtles and mammals. Bird Walk, Saturday, April 17, 8 a.m. See birds up close and personal and learn how and why we catch and band birds. Old Growth Hike, Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m. Meet the oldest known longleaf pine in the world! Fire in the Pines, Sunday, April 25, 3 p.m. Fires started by lightning strikes and later by Native Americans shaped the Sandhills plant and animal communities.

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 dawn to dusk every day.

The Sandhills Natural History Society meets the fourth Monday of the month at Weymouth Woods Auditorium and sponsors a variety of field trips focusing on birds, butterflies, wildflowers and other aspects of Sandhills nature. (910) 692-2167, www.sandhillsnature. org.

Reunions

Pinecrest Class of ’85 25th Reunion, June 26, Little River. Mail $40 to PHS Class of ‘85 Reunion, P.O. Box 1031, West End, NC 27376. Angie Sessoms, (910) 220-7304.

Tours

• ARTours Join the Arts Council of Moore County and experience the art of travel. Reservations, (910) 692-4356, www.art