PINEHURST MUNICIPAL ELECTION – 2023 CANDIDATE FORUM & WOMEN OF THE PINES

The Pinehurst Candidate Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17th at the Village Hall. Bob Barmore discusses what is on the docket for that evening as well as general voting changes and tips. The event will feature all 3 Mayoral candidates and the 5 candidates running for two seats on the Village Council.

https://ww.vopnc.org/ourgovernment/live-stream

WOMEN OF THE PINES

President Barbara Summers is joined by committee heads, Beth Van Vooren, Kate Len, Mary Hilgenberg To discuss the upcoming fundraiser (Bake Sale & Bling) on Saturday, Oct. 1st as well and numerous upcoming events thru April 2024.

The Bake Sale will be held at the Sandhills Women’s Exchange at 15 Azalea Rd. in Pinehurst. The Women of the Pines raises money all year round to solely benefit non-profit agencies in need of funds. Women of the Pines was founded in 1974 so 2024 marks their 50th Anniversary of being great caregivers to Moore County.

Info: www.womenofthepines.org

APRIL -MAY EVENTS IN MOORE COUNTY 2022

SANDHILLS WOMEN’S EXCHANGE CELEBRATES THEIR CENTENNIAL Barbara Summers and Elizabeth Fisher discuss the upcoming Centennial Dinner Dance on May 19th at The Fair Barn from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The event will feature catering by White Rabbit and music provided by Carolina Moon Dogs.

In addition to the event the Sandhills Women’s Exchange is have a raffle that is beyond belief.

Raffle tickets are $100.0 each.  First Prize is a World Traveler or USA Explorer Vacation Package, 2nd prize is a stay vacation at the Pinehurst Resort and the 3rd prize is a SWE Log Cabin Private Event.

Go to www.sandhillswe.org/raffle for more details.

The ENCORE CENTER PRESENTS :  THE SPITFIRE GRILL – April 29th thru May 8th This 1996 American film, written and directed by Lee David Zlotoff, is being produced and directed by Jacob Toth, the Artistic Director of the Encore Center.

Lead actresses Betty Ann O’Brien and Julie Briggs and actor James Wheeler join Jacob to talk about the production.  www.encore.net

RED’S CORNER & SPRINGFEST

Rachel Jurgens has enjoyed overwhelming success with the opening of Red’s Corner at the corner of Old U.S. 1 and Morganton Rd.  Her vision of a park like setting with food trucks has instantly become an ‘event’ venue.

SPRINGFEST

The Southern Pines Business Association is planning for SPRINGFEST on April 30th, from 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m The annual celebration of Southern Pines features artisans, food trucks, rides for kids and many community based organizations sharing information about what they offer.