Moore County Connect Newsletter #172 4/5/24

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In Today’s Issue…

🌤 Moore County NC Weather

📰 Eyes on the Sky: April 8 Partial Solar Eclipse

📰 Iconic Natural Sculpture Dismantled at Sandhills Community College

📰 Southern Pines Police Seek Information on Hit-and-Run Camaro

🤝 Local Business Partners

🏀 Local High School Sports Live Stream Links

📅 Local Events

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Eyes on the Sky: April 8 Partial Solar Eclipse

Our area is poised to experience a partial solar eclipse on April 8, from approximately 1:55 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. NASA advises against direct solar observation without specialized viewing glasses. Local schools are planning special activities and alternative activies for those students wishing to opt out. All after-school activities will be indoors during the eclipse, and parents are urged to discuss eclipse safety with their children. See details Moore Breaking Newz.

Iconic Natural Sculpture Dismantled at Sandhills Community College

Patrick Dougherty's natural stick sculpture, “What Goes Around Comes Around,” installed in 2021 at the Sandhills Community College Horticultural Gardens, has been removed due to safety concerns stemming from its deterioration. The piece, admired by many, served as a significant attraction. The college, while saddened by the removal, emphasizes visitor safety as a priority. They also express gratitude to Dougherty, volunteers, and community supporters for their contributions. Looking forward, a new sculpture by Mike Roig will be installed this summer, dedicated to the recently retired director of the gardens, Jim Westman. See details Sandhills Sentinel.

Southern Pines Police Seek Information on Hit-and-Run Camaro

The police in Southern Pines are on the lookout for a yellow Camaro related to a hit-and-run incident. The community is asked to aid the investigation by contacting the police by emailing [email protected] or by calling 910-692-2732.

Live Stream Game Links for Moore County High School Sports

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North Moore High School

Pinecrest High School

The O’Neal School

Union Pines High School

Father Vincent Capodanno School

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• April 6

  • Annual Highfalls Old Time Fiddlers Convention to benefit local music education 6pm North Moore High School Auditorium Registration 4:30-6pm; $10 Admission. More Information: [email protected]

  • Painted Ponies Live Online Auction (On display on Broad St., Southern Pines) It is free to bid and watch but you must be registered. Register Here. (See the word “Register” in the very top right corner of the page.)

  • Bags and Bourbon Bingo Fundraiser for Ages 21 and up. 7-9pm For more info [email protected].

  • Moore Area Shag Society Dance/Social 7-10pm DJ Gene Sistare; Members $10/Guests $15 (Memberships $5 for the year) at Down Memory Lane, 161 Dawkins St. Aberdeen.

• April 9

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• April 11

  • Turning the Page II Gala by The Friends of the Aberdeen Library 6-9pm at Soiree on South, Aberdeen. Hors D’oeuvres, drinks, live music, silent audtion, literary mystery game and more! Go to FriendsofAberdeenLibrary.org for information and tickets.

  • Lunch ‘N Learn: How to Launch a Multi-Media Marketing Campaign on STAR 102.5 with presenter Doggie Washington. 11:30am-1pm at The Biz Spot, 206 Commerce Ave. Southern Pines. Click here to Register.

• April 12

  • Alive After 5 is back with Heads Up Penny 5:15-9pm at Pinehurst Arboretum.

• April 13

  • Linden Lodge Dog Dash Benefit 10am-12pm $20 per person; Takes place in the Village of Pinehurst.

  • Sandhills Dog Fair Vaccine Clinic 10am-2pm at Pinehurst Village Arboretum.

  • Joel Road 5 Mile Yard Sale 8am-2pm Carthage

• April 15

  • Deadline for Sandhills Motoring Club Expo registration. Registration Link.

• April 16

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• AprIl 17

  • Prancing Horse 40th Anniversary and Barn Dance 6-10pm at the Fair Barn, Pinehurst. More Information and Tickets.  

• April 18 

  • Lunch ‘N Learn: Grow Your Business with AI with presenter John Vaughn. 11:30am-1pm at The Biz Spot, 206 Commerce Ave. Southern Pines. Registration Link.

• April 20

  • Town of Vass Spring Festival 10am-3pm Seaboard St., Vass

  • Clenny Creek Heritage Day 10am-4pm at The McClendon Cabin. History, crafts, food, and live music.

  • Blues and Brews: A Festival at the Farm 12-7pm at Malcolm Blue Farm Admission $5

• April 20-21

  • Spring Home and Garden Expo at The Fair Barn.

• April 23

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• April 25

  • 50 Years of Fashion by Women of the Pines 11:30am-2:30pm at the Fair Barn, Pinehurst. Tickets are on sale now. Information and Tickets.

  • Lunch ‘N Learn: Unleashing Your Story’s Power: 7 Pitfalls to Avoid for Authentic and Impactful Brand Storytelling with presenter Josh Bozeman. 11:30am-1pm at The Biz Spot, 206 Commerce Ave. Southern Pines. Registration Link.

• April 25-28

  • Palmetto to Pines Cluster Dog Show by Moore County and Myrtle Beach Kennel Clubs 8am-5pm each day at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Center in Lumberton, NC.

• April 27

  • Medicine Drop at Seven Lakes Fire Department 10am-2pm. Bring your expired and unused medications for safe disposal. West End.

• April 30

  • Twostep Tuesday at Hatchet Brewery Southern Pines Beginner Twostep Class 6:30pm $15 (includes open dancing after class) Open Dancing 7:30pm $10

• May 3-4

  • Town of Cameron Street Fair 9am-5pm Both Days. Rain or Shine

  • Moore Area Shag Society Dance/Social 7-10pm DJ Jerry King; Members $10/Guests $15 (Memberships $5 for the year) at Down Memory Lane, 161 Dawkins St. Aberdeen.

• May 11

  • 35th Annual Carthage Buggy Festival 9am-4pm Downtown Carthage

• May 17-18

  • Pro Rodeo Gates open 6pm, Rodeo starts at 8pm nightly Moore County Agricultural Fairgrounds in Carthage

• May 22

  • Blood Drive Sponsored By the Women of Seven Lakes, Hosted by the Red Cross. 10am-3pm at Seven Lakes North Clubhouse. Make your reservation at RedCross.org, Make An Appointment for Zip Code 27376 and 7 Lakes N Clubhouse.2