| December
2008
December 2
CARTHAGE CHRISTMAS PARADE. 6pm. Tree lighting ceremony at the old
courthouse, followed by the Christmas parade. Christmas parade
with commercial and homemade floats, cars, bands, ROTC, Marine Color
Guard and various other forms of entertainment. Monroe Street to the
Courthouse, downtown Carthage. (910)947-2331.
December 4
CAROLS AT WEYMOUTH. 5:30 and 7:30 pm. This event is free to the public,
but space is limited. The evening will be filled with music, poetry and
song. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines.
(910)692-6261.
December 4-6
CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH CENTER. 10am-4pm. The Women of Weymouth invite
the community to their annual fund raiser. Twenty-five rooms in the
Southern Historic Home of James and Katherine Boyd will be decorated for
the holidays by local garden clubs, professional decorators, florists
and individuals. Refreshments, musical entertainment throughout the day.
The cost of tickets is $10 or $9 with coupon. Weymouth
Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 4-7
DECEMBER HUNTER JUMPER CLASSIC. A new show at the Carolina Horse Park
in Raeford, NC, recognized "A" by USEF and also sanctioned by NCHJA,
SCHJA, NAL, and WIHS leagues. Will showcase two rings of Hunters
Thursday thru Sunday. The jumpers will be held Friday thru Sunday on
the steeplechase track side of the horse park. Carolina Horse Park,
2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford. For more information please contact
Andrew Ellis at (919)637-2958.
December 4-7
SHAW HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 1-4pm. Historic Shaw
House, Britt Sanders Cabin and Garner House. Celebrate
the holidays with native greenery, 19th century decorations
and refreshments by the Moore County Historical Association.
Free event. Morganton Road & SW Broad Street, Southern Pines.
(910)692-2051.
December 5
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featured artist Miriam Sagasti. Exhibit is displayed for the entire month, please
call for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave.,
Southern Pines. (910)692-4356.
December 5
CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF WEYMOUTH. 7-9pm. $25, reservations required.
Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 5
SUPPER WITH SANTA. There will be plenty of fun for everyone including:
snacks, holiday crafts, and the reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas".
Each child will visit and get their picture taken with Santa and receive a
holiday treat. Tickets sold in advance at Aberdeen Lake Park Recreation
Station. Deadline for purchasing tickets will be December 1, 2008. Aberdeen
Lake Park Recreation Station, US Hwy 1, Aberdeen. For more information call
(910) 944-5902.
December 5
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST FESTIVITIES & TREE LIGHTING. 6-7pm. The village fills with Christmas spirit and entertainment. The Community Presbyterian Celebrations Singers will perform at 6pm, followed by the Tree Lighting at 7pm, Candle Lighting & Sing along, and the arrival of Santa. Visitors and locals alike come for this annual event. Village Square, Pinehurst. (910)295-7462.
December 5-14
MOORE ON STAGE - "Forever Plaid presents Plaid Tidings". Dec 5, 6, 11, 12, 13
@ 7:30pm and Dec 7 & 14 @ 2pm.
A brand new show offering the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a
nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Sunrise Theater, Broad
Street, Southern Pines. Tickets are $20/adult, $12/students (18 and under).
For additional information please visit www.mooreonstage.org.
December 6
2nd ANNUAL REINDEER FUN RUN. 9am. The Second Annual Southern Pines
Reindeer Fun Run 5k Run/Walk is a FUN community event with a goal of 600
participants ranging from serious runners to recreational walkers,
families, pets and local businesses. The goal is to generate holiday
cheer while raising money for the Boys and Girls Club of the Sandhills,
Inc. Visit www.reindeerfunrun.com to register or to volunteer.
December 6
CHILDREN'S TOUR OF WEYMOUTH & VISIT WITH SANTA. 9am. $3.00,
under age 3 free. Reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E.
Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
December 6
SOUTHERN PINES CHRISTMAS PARADE. 11am. Holiday fun for all.
Historic district along Broad Street in Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.
December 6
NC SYMPHONY. 8pm. Grant Llewellyn, Conductor. Program is
Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest
High School, Southern Pines. For more information or to order tickets,
call the North Carolina Symphony Box Office at (877)627-6724.
December 7
31st ANNUAL EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES.
1-6 pm. This year’s tour features a variety of homes from across the
Southern Pines and Pinehurst area, each uniquely decorated for the
holidays. Talented local musicians, singers, and chefs will also be
highlighted in several of the residences. Tickets are available for
$20.00 at the door of each tour home or from any Episcopal Day School
Student, the EDS office, At Home, Cook's Choice, Nature's Own, Cool
Sweats, The Country Bookstore in Southern Pines. For more information,
call the school at (910)692-3492.
December 7
MOORE COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT. 2pm and 7pm.
"Tis the Season". Tickets
$10, Students half-price. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College,
Pinehurst. For more information visit www.moorechoralsoc.org.
December 12
MOORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 7:00 pm.
Moore Philharmonic Orchestra presents Holiday Concert and Silent Auction.
Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. Free. For
more information please call (910)944-3452 or visit www.mporchestra.com.
December 13
AN EARLY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS AT MALCOLM BLUE FARM. Sat. 11am-4pm.
1825 Farmhouse is decorated with greenery. Experience Christmas through
an 18th century child's eyes. Watch children in period dress open their
stockings, decorate the tree, make pastry and get ready for bedtime.
Artisans will be on site with a collection of beautiful handmade
products for sale. The museum will host a unique menu of appetizers
and pastries from the Blue Family Cookery. Tickets $5/adult, $10/family,
$2/child for groups. Malcolm Blue Farm, Hwy. 5 South (Bethesda Rd.),
Aberdeen. (910)944-7558.
December 13
CHRISTMAS HORSE CARRIAGE PARADE. Time to be determined. The Moore County Driving
Club decorates their horses and carriages for Christmas and drives them
through the historic district in downtown Southern Pines. Broad Street,
Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.
December 13
HOUSE IN THE HORSESHOE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 10am-4pm.
Free. The House in the Horseshoe will be decorated to celebrate
the Christmas season. Learn about how Christmas was celebrated in
central North Carolina in the late 18th century. The House in the
Horseshoe, north of Carthage. 324 Alston House Rd., Sanford.
For more information call (910)947-2051.
December 13-14
BRYANT HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 1-4pm. Free.
Two historic houses decorated in traditional manner. Tours of the houses,
crafters, musicians, and refreshments will provide holiday cheer!
Sponsored by the Moore County Historical Association. Bryant House and
McLendon Cabin, Mount Carmel Road, Carthage. (910)692-2051.
December 14
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 2pm. Free Admission. Owens Auditorium,
Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. For more information please call (910)295-9023.
December 14
THE CAROLINA BRASS. 4pm. Sponsored by Pinehurst Park and Recreation
Department. Tickets are $20. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track,
Pinehurst. Please call (910)295-0166 for more information.
December 20
CYPRESS BEND VINEYARDS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. 12-6pm. Live music,
Christmas treats and wine! Free Admission. Cypress Bend Vineyards,
21904 Riverton Road, Wagram. For more information please call
(910)369-0411.
December 20
CHRISTMAS FORE MOORE. The 6-person teams will be once again
playing for the Moore County Crown, signifying the 2008 Moore County
Charity Champion. Mid Pines, 1010 Midland Road, Southern Pines.
(910)692-2114.
December 20-21
SUNEVENTS AT THE SUNRISE PRESENTS "It's A Wonderful Life."
Sat. at 7:30pm, Sun. at 2:30pm. Let us take you back in time to Christmas Eve, 1947. Your theatre is
transformed into WBFR Studio A in Manhattan, NY, and your audience is
the live studio audience for the coast-to-coast broadcast of the classic
"It’s A Wonderful Life". Resurrecting the vintage
radio-drama formula, 5 actors take on over 35 roles and provide all
the live sound effects needed to bring the uplifting story of George
Bailey to life. Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. www.sunrisetheater.com
December 20-21
THE NUTCRACKER. Sat. at 2pm and 7pm; Sun. at 2pm. Terpsichore presents
its annual full-length production of the holiday classic, "The
Nutcracker". Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children/students/
senior citizens. Tickets can be reserved by calling (910)695-1116.
Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College.
December 26-28
61st DONALD ROSS JR. CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Boys only, Maximum age 17. Pinehurst Resort. One Carolina
Vista, Pinehurst. (910)235-8140.
December 29
FATHER AND SON GOLF TOURNAMENT. Held on No. 8, Pinehurst
Resort. One Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. (910)235-8140.
December 27-28
MID PINES-PINE NEEDLES PARENT-CHILD GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Parents and children of all ages are welcome to experience the thrill
of tournament golf. Tournament entry fee for two days of competition on
Donald Ross courses. For more information please call Pine Needles,
(910) 692-7111, or Mid Pines, (910) 692-2114.
December 31
FIRST EVE. The downtown area along Broad Street will be
blocked off from 6-9 pm and a variety of activities and entertainment
will be offered for the entire family. The "ball drop" will be at
8:15pm. Free. Historic downtown Southern Pines. (910) 693-2508.
December 31
PINEHURST RESORT NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION. Celebrate the
year that was and the year that will be with gourmet dining,
live music by The Band of Oz and a champagne toast at midnight.
Then kick off the new year with an overflowing breakfast buffet.
Pinehurst Resort, Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. Call (800) 487-4653
to book your reservation today.
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, but they are subject to change without notice. We suggest that you call our Weekly Events Line at (910) 692-1600 to check for changes. |
