Arts & Leisure: Clubs
Club Briefs
Seven Lakes Garden Club
Longleaf Concludes Year With Luncheon
Longleaf Garden Club has had a busy season. At the Nov. 17 meeting, Larry Cohen, Master Gardener, gave a talk on "The Propagation of Houseplants."
Sandhills Kiwanis' Donates to MNT Elimination Project
Elizabeth Tezza, Kiwanis International Trustee and member of the East Cooper/Mount Pleasant Kiwanis Club, in South Carolina, told Kiwanis Club of the Sandhills members on Nov. 14 that $19 million has been raised in KI's worldwide service project to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the Earth.
Whispers Announces Distribution of Funds
Whispers, the philanthropic women's organization in Whispering Pines, recently dispersed $7,500 in donations to several local charities, in time for the holidays.
Vass Lions Discuss Goals for Year
At the Nov. 1 meeting of the Vass Lions Club, Lion District 31F Governor Dr. Thomas (Randy) Kirby presented his goals for the year.
Pinecrest Debate Team Visits Vass Lions
On Thursday, Oct. 4, the Vass Lions Club hosted the Pinecrest High School Speech and Debate Team.
Council of Garden Clubs Kicks Off New Year
The Sandhills Council of Garden Clubs kicked off its new year with a meeting at the Weymouth Center on Sept. 5.
Linden Garden Club Hears Frye
Returning from their summer break, the members of the Linden Garden Club of Pinewild met at their clubhouse on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m.
Buckeye Club Elects Officers
The Sandhills Buckeyes have been active in the Sandhills community for five years.
Yellow Rockers Attend Convention
Twenty Yellow Rockers joined 650 other square dancers from around North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia at the annual North Carolina State Square Dance Convention held at the North Raleigh Hilton on Aug. 17-19.
Nominations Sought for Hardee Award
Do you know a woman in the village of Whispering Pines who has unselfishly donated her time and talents to help others in the Sandhills community?
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Thompson
The Central Carolinas Association of the Phi Beta Kappa Society honored Lynn Thompson, the director of the Southern Pines Public Library, at a gathering of members at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Russell McAllister, in Pinehurst, on Aug. 3.
Vass Lions Hold Installation Dinner
On Thursday, June 21, the Vass Lions Club held its installation and awards banquet in the Lakeview Dining Room at Woodlake Country Club.
Yellow Rockers Continue Summer Dances
On first Saturdays of June, July and August, there are gatherings of square dancers from North Carolina and as far away as Virginia at the West End Gym.
Linden Garden Club Ends Season
On Thursday, June 21, approximately 70 members and guests of the Linden Garden Club of Pinewild gathered at the historic Weymouth Center in Southern Pines to celebrate the last meeting before the club's summer break.
