Pinehurst Area Calendar of Events
Below are upcoming events in and around the Pinehurst area.
January 2016
1/19/2016 - Meet the Garden's Reptiles!
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
While wild reptiles may be hiding away for the winter, the Garden’s captive reptiles are ready to meet you! Come learn the basics about identifying reptiles in this area. Meet and touch our live turtle and snake while observing their features and movement. Fee: Free with Garden membership or paid admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 2pm
1/20/2016 - Meet the Author: Taylor Brown, Fallen Land
Free and open to the public
The Country Bookshop | 140 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines
North Carolina Author Taylor Brown, author of the well-received collection of short stories, The Season of Blood and Gold (Press 53), will be in the store to discuss his debut novel Fallen Land (St. Martin’s Press). Fallen Land is a love story set in Georgia during the last year of the American Civil War. Call 910.692.3211.
Time: 5pm
1/21/2016 - Wine and Whimsy
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
This painting class is a perfect date night or girl’s night out. The theme Starry Night is inspired by Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting. Canvas, paint, brushes, pallet, easel and instruction provided. Wine, beer and snacks available for purchase to enjoy while painting your masterpiece. Fee: $20 per member, $25 per non-member. Limited to 16 attendees. Registration required by 2 days in advance. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 5:30-7pm
1/21/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
1/21/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
1/21/2016 - Outpost Artistry Song & Poetry Circle
Given Outpost | 95 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Have you been looking for a place to share or refine your music or poems in an intimate atmosphere? Sandhills Community College and the Given Outpost have partnered, to invite ALL Singers, Musicians and Poets for an evening of creative exchange. Bring your musical instrument, voice and words to the Outpost on the 21st! 910.295.7002.
Time: 7pm
1/28/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
1/28/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
1/28/2016 - In & Out at the Outpost
Given Outpost | 95 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
It is true! We do have hummingbirds here during the colder months. Come find out how to attract, identify and care for these tough little critters. Biologist Susan Campbell will speak on her many years banding and studying birds, specifically…Wintering Hummingbirds! 910.295.7002.
Time: 7pm
1/28/2016 - Seeds of Knowledge: Building Better Soil
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
Learn simple, natural methods to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost and healthy soil amendments. Learn about vermicomposting (composting with worms) and build your own vermicomposting bin to take home. Bring a drill with a ¼ inch bit if you have one. Fee: $30 per member; $35 per non-member. Registration required by 2 days in advance. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 2-3:30pm
1/30/2016 - Pruning Workshop
Sandhills Community College | Ball Visitors Center
Pruning Workshop conducted by Moore County Extension agent Taylor Williams. Learn pruning basics followed by an outside demonstration of how it is done. FREE but reservations necessary. Call 910-695-3882.
Time: 10am-12pm
1/31/2016 - 2016 Sandhills Wedding Expo
Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Resort
1005 Midland Road | Southern Pines
The Sandhills Wedding Expo allows you and your entire bridal party to sample wedding cake and food choices, hear music, meet photographers, talk to wedding vendors face-to-face, try some make-up and jewelry, and gain hundreds of wedding ideas and tips. Plus, experience some of the best wedding gowns, flowers, lighting and decorations on display for you to touch, smell and see. A $2 entrance fee will be required at the door for each guest.
910.295.2158 | sandhillsweddingexpo.com
1/31/2016 - The Ultimate Bridal Showcase
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N. Eastern Blvd. | Fayetteville
The Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex at Cape Fear Botanical Garden is the premier rentail space for weddings and special events, large and small, intimate and grand. A choice of unique and distinctive settings will delight the eye and the heart while providing a stunning backdrop to your celebration. 910.486.0221 | capefearbg.org
February 2016
2/4/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/4/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/5/2016 - The Kennedys
The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen
910.944.7502 | theroosterswife.org
Time: 6:46pm
2/11/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/11/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/16/2016 - Growing Air Plants
Linda Hamwi & Dolores Muller, instructors. $25 Horticultural Society members, $30 non-members. Air Plants are the new (old) rage in plant growing. Air plants are houseplants in winter and can be put into almost any size container/bowl without soil or water. Learn plant varieties, suggestions for displaying air plants and air plant care. A variety of display vessels and air plants will be available for purchase. Each participant will take home an air plant and display vessel of their choice.
All must pre-pay to secure a place in the class. Payment due at registration. Space is limited to 30.
Time: 10-11:30am
2/16/2016 - Sandhills Classical Christian School Bowtie Ball
The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Road South | Pinehurst
Black Tie Optional. Bowtie Required.
Join us for a special night of dining, dancing and fundraising in support of excellence in Christian education for children of the Sandhills. Contact us to request an invitation or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities: 910-690-6176 | bowtieball@sandhillsccs.org
To purchase tickets online or view our auction items: www.bidpal.net/sccsbowtieball
Time: 6pm
2/18/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/18/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/21/2016 - Empty Bowls 2016
Southern Pines Elk’s Lodge | 280 Country Club Circle | Southern Pines
A fundraising event to benefit Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care. Call 910.693.1600 ext. 204 or visit online at Sandhillscoalition.org.
Time: 12-3pm
2/21/2016 - Carrie Newcomer
The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen
910.944.7502 | theroosterswife.org
Time: 6:46pm
2/25/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/25/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/25/2016 - Seeds of Knowledge: Terrariums
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
Supplies and plants provided; feel free to bring in trinkets to personalize your terrarium. Registration required by 2 days in advance. Fee: $35 per member, $40 per non member. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 2-3:30pm
2/26/2016 - Village of Pinehurst presents “Ladies Night Out”
The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Road South | Pinehurst
Fun, shopping, food, fashion, friends and pampering at the Fair Barn! Ladies (18+), you and your friends will be able to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dessert samples, product samples, door prizes and more. Local vendors will be on hand to showcase their products and specialties to you. Tickets are $10 in advance (purchase at Village Hall) and $15 at the door. For more information: 910.295.2817 or vopnc.org.
Time: 6-9pm
2/28/2016 - I Draw Slow
The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen
910.944.7502 | theroosterswife.org
Time: 6:46pm
January 2016
1/19/2016 - Meet the Garden's Reptiles!
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
While wild reptiles may be hiding away for the winter, the Garden’s captive reptiles are ready to meet you! Come learn the basics about identifying reptiles in this area. Meet and touch our live turtle and snake while observing their features and movement. Fee: Free with Garden membership or paid admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 2pm
1/20/2016 - Meet the Author: Taylor Brown, Fallen Land
Free and open to the public
The Country Bookshop | 140 NW Broad Street | Southern Pines
North Carolina Author Taylor Brown, author of the well-received collection of short stories, The Season of Blood and Gold (Press 53), will be in the store to discuss his debut novel Fallen Land (St. Martin’s Press). Fallen Land is a love story set in Georgia during the last year of the American Civil War. Call 910.692.3211.
Time: 5pm
1/21/2016 - Wine and Whimsy
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
This painting class is a perfect date night or girl’s night out. The theme Starry Night is inspired by Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting. Canvas, paint, brushes, pallet, easel and instruction provided. Wine, beer and snacks available for purchase to enjoy while painting your masterpiece. Fee: $20 per member, $25 per non-member. Limited to 16 attendees. Registration required by 2 days in advance. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 5:30-7pm
1/21/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
1/21/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
1/21/2016 - Outpost Artistry Song & Poetry Circle
Given Outpost | 95 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Have you been looking for a place to share or refine your music or poems in an intimate atmosphere? Sandhills Community College and the Given Outpost have partnered, to invite ALL Singers, Musicians and Poets for an evening of creative exchange. Bring your musical instrument, voice and words to the Outpost on the 21st! 910.295.7002.
Time: 7pm
1/28/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
1/28/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
1/28/2016 - In & Out at the Outpost
Given Outpost | 95 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
It is true! We do have hummingbirds here during the colder months. Come find out how to attract, identify and care for these tough little critters. Biologist Susan Campbell will speak on her many years banding and studying birds, specifically…Wintering Hummingbirds! 910.295.7002.
Time: 7pm
1/28/2016 - Seeds of Knowledge: Building Better Soil
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
Learn simple, natural methods to recycle your kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost and healthy soil amendments. Learn about vermicomposting (composting with worms) and build your own vermicomposting bin to take home. Bring a drill with a ¼ inch bit if you have one. Fee: $30 per member; $35 per non-member. Registration required by 2 days in advance. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 2-3:30pm
1/30/2016 - Pruning Workshop
Sandhills Community College | Ball Visitors Center
Pruning Workshop conducted by Moore County Extension agent Taylor Williams. Learn pruning basics followed by an outside demonstration of how it is done. FREE but reservations necessary. Call 910-695-3882.
Time: 10am-12pm
1/31/2016 - 2016 Sandhills Wedding Expo
Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Resort
1005 Midland Road | Southern Pines
The Sandhills Wedding Expo allows you and your entire bridal party to sample wedding cake and food choices, hear music, meet photographers, talk to wedding vendors face-to-face, try some make-up and jewelry, and gain hundreds of wedding ideas and tips. Plus, experience some of the best wedding gowns, flowers, lighting and decorations on display for you to touch, smell and see. A $2 entrance fee will be required at the door for each guest.
910.295.2158 | sandhillsweddingexpo.com
1/31/2016 - The Ultimate Bridal Showcase
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N. Eastern Blvd. | Fayetteville
The Wyatt Visitors Pavilion Complex at Cape Fear Botanical Garden is the premier rentail space for weddings and special events, large and small, intimate and grand. A choice of unique and distinctive settings will delight the eye and the heart while providing a stunning backdrop to your celebration. 910.486.0221 | capefearbg.org
February 2016
2/4/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/4/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/5/2016 - The Kennedys
The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen
910.944.7502 | theroosterswife.org
Time: 6:46pm
2/11/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/11/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/16/2016 - Growing Air Plants
Linda Hamwi & Dolores Muller, instructors. $25 Horticultural Society members, $30 non-members. Air Plants are the new (old) rage in plant growing. Air plants are houseplants in winter and can be put into almost any size container/bowl without soil or water. Learn plant varieties, suggestions for displaying air plants and air plant care. A variety of display vessels and air plants will be available for purchase. Each participant will take home an air plant and display vessel of their choice.
All must pre-pay to secure a place in the class. Payment due at registration. Space is limited to 30.
Time: 10-11:30am
2/16/2016 - Sandhills Classical Christian School Bowtie Ball
The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Road South | Pinehurst
Black Tie Optional. Bowtie Required.
Join us for a special night of dining, dancing and fundraising in support of excellence in Christian education for children of the Sandhills. Contact us to request an invitation or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities: 910-690-6176 | bowtieball@sandhillsccs.org
To purchase tickets online or view our auction items: www.bidpal.net/sccsbowtieball
Time: 6pm
2/18/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/18/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/21/2016 - Empty Bowls 2016
Southern Pines Elk’s Lodge | 280 Country Club Circle | Southern Pines
A fundraising event to benefit Sandhills/Moore Coalition for Human Care. Call 910.693.1600 ext. 204 or visit online at Sandhillscoalition.org.
Time: 12-3pm
2/21/2016 - Carrie Newcomer
The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen
910.944.7502 | theroosterswife.org
Time: 6:46pm
2/25/2016 - Story Time on Thursdays
Given Memorial Library | 150 Cherokee Road | Pinehurst
Wonderful volunteers share their love for reading as they read to children ages 3-5, and everyone makes a craft. Stop by and join the fun! 910.295.6022.
Time: 10:30am
2/25/2016 - Ballroom Dance Classes for Beginners
Pinehurst Dance Studio | Pinehurst Executive Center | 5 Dawn Road
910.331.9965 | $10
Time: 6:30pm
2/25/2016 - Seeds of Knowledge: Terrariums
Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 536 N Eastern Blvd | Fayetteville
Supplies and plants provided; feel free to bring in trinkets to personalize your terrarium. Registration required by 2 days in advance. Fee: $35 per member, $40 per non member. www.capefearbg.org or 910.486.0221.
Time: 2-3:30pm
2/26/2016 - Village of Pinehurst presents “Ladies Night Out”
The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Road South | Pinehurst
Fun, shopping, food, fashion, friends and pampering at the Fair Barn! Ladies (18+), you and your friends will be able to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dessert samples, product samples, door prizes and more. Local vendors will be on hand to showcase their products and specialties to you. Tickets are $10 in advance (purchase at Village Hall) and $15 at the door. For more information: 910.295.2817 or vopnc.org.
Time: 6-9pm
2/28/2016 - I Draw Slow
The Rooster’s Wife | 114 Knight Street | Aberdeen
910.944.7502 | theroosterswife.org
Time: 6:46pm