Holiday Events in November 2011

November 8-13
FESTIVAL OF TREES. Opens daily at 10am. Holiday festival featuring lavishly decorated, one-of-a-kind trees, wreaths, and tabletop decorations in family-centered winter wonderland. Visit festivaloftrees.org for a complete schedule. To benefit Sandhills Children's Center. Admission by Donation. Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst. Call the Sandhills Childrens Center at (910)692-3323 for more information.

November 19-20
CAMERON CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE. Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Enjoy Historic Cameron in a holiday mood as you browse the many antique shops. Traditional decorations, hot cider, and homemade cookies. This is the only Sunday during the year that all the shops are open. Cameron. (910)245-3055. www.antiquesofcameron.com

November 24
MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS. approx. 9:30am. Hunting with the pack is by invitation only, but spectators may watch on opening day. Hobby Field off Youngs Road, Southern Pines.

November 25-27
MOORE ON STAGE - "The Nutcracker". 11/25 and 11/26 at 7:30pm, 11/26 and 11/27 at 2pm. This ballet is the most celebrated ballet of all times and is most indicative of the Christmas Season. It begins with a party, where Uncle Drosselmeyer gives Clara the most beautiful nutcracker as his present. A magnificent production for all ages. Tickets are $20/adult, $12/students (18 and under). Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. For additional information please visit www.mooreonstage.com.

November 26
ANNUAL SOUTHERN PINES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & TREE LIGHTING. 10am-5pm. Shops will be open and kicking off the holiday season with entertainment on the streets of downtown Southern Pines and free pictures with Santa at the Train Station, 4pm. Bring your camera and wish list! The Southern Pines Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony begins in the late afternoon with entertainment by local choirs.The streets of downtown Southern Pines will be adorned with Christmas Trees decorated by Southern Pines Businesses. Historic District, downtown Southern Pines. (910)315-6508.

November 30
CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH PREVIEW PARTY. 6pm-9pm. This festive evening features a tour of the beautifully decorated rooms of Boyd House, a grand buffet, open bar and dancing under a lovely tent. Tickets $60/person, reservations requested. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Please call (910)692-6261 for more information.

Holiday Events in December 2011

December 1
CAROLS AT WEYMOUTH. 5pm. 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 1-3
CHRISTMAS AT WEYMOUTH. 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. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 2
CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF WEYMOUTH. 7-9pm. This delightful Candlelight Evening Tour is followed by Wine and Cheese. $25/person, reservations requested. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 2
SUPPER WITH SANTA. 6-7:30pm. Cost: $8 Residents, $10 Non-Residents, $5 Children ages 3 and under. Join the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department for a spaghetti dinner provided by Mac's Breakfast Anytime. There will be plenty of fun for everyone including holiday crafts and the reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Each child will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and have their picture taken. Please RSVP by November 22, 2011. Aberdeen Lake Park Recreation Station, US Hwy 1, Aberdeen. For more information call (910) 944-7275.

December 2
VILLAGE OF PINEHURST FESTIVITIES & TREE LIGHTING. 3-6pm. The village fills with Christmas spirit and entertainment. Entertainment begins at 3pm with Santa Claus, elves, Christmas Carols and more. The tree lighting is at 6pm. Visitors and locals alike come for this annual event. Village Square, Pinehurst. (910)295-7462.

December 3
CHILDREN'S TOUR OF WEYMOUTH & VISIT WITH SANTA. 8:30-10am. $3.00, under age 3 free. Reservations required. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.

December 3
5th ANNUAL REINDEER FUN RUN. 9am. The fifth Annual Reindeer Fun Run 5k Run/Walk is a FUN community event with a goal of 2,500 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. The start this year is in Aberdeen. Visit www.reindeerfunrun.com to register or to volunteer.

December 3
SOUTHERN PINES CHRISTMAS PARADE. 10am. Holiday fun for all. Historic district along Broad Street in Southern Pines. For more information please visit www.southernpines.biz

December 3
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 3-4
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, 3361 Mount Carmel Road, Carthage. (910)692-2051.

December 4
34th 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 for the Candlelight Tour are available for $20.00 at the door of each tour home or from any Episcopal Day School Student, the EDS office, At Home, Nature's Own, Cool Sweats, The Country Bookstore in Southern Pines. For more information, call the school at 692-3492.

December 4
CARTHAGE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES. 2-5pm. Tickets $10. Before the tour tickets will be available in Carthage at Fidelity Bank, Pete's Restaurant, Lisa's Boutique and the Carthage Municipal Building. The day of the tour, they will be available at the Carthage Museum and Tour Homes. Tour sponsored by The Carthage Historical Committee. The Carthage Museum is located at Rockingham and Saunders Street in Downtown Carthage.

December 4
MOORE COUNTY CHORAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY CONCERT. 4pm. Moore Brass, a brass quintet of local musicians, will join the chorus in a joyous start to the holiday season. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. For tickets, more information please call (910)949-3619 or (910)295-9085. www.moorecountychoralsociety.org

December 6
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 9-11
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 10
AN EARLY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS AT MALCOLM BLUE FARM. Sat. 11am-4pm. Admission Fee. 1825 Farmhouse is decorated with greenery. Experience Christmas through an 18th century child's eyes. Malcolm Blue Farm, Hwy. 5 South (Bethesda Rd.), Aberdeen. (910)944-7558.

December 10
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT THE HOUSE IN THE HORSESHOE. 11am-3pm. The historic home will be decorated for the Christmas season and open for visitors. Colonial era re-enactors will be on site, attired in period dress and demonstrating various 18th century crafts and skills complete with musket and cannon firing throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy period music and finger food with light refreshments. Come celebrate the holiday season by taking a step back in time and tour this historic gem. The House will remain decorated until after the first of the year. Admission is free, however donations are accepted. The House in the Horseshoe is located 16 miles west of Sanford off NC 42 and 10 miles north of Carthage on the Carbonton-Carthage Road (State Road 1006/1631). For more information call (910)947-2051 or visit www.nchistoricsites.org/horsesho/horsesho.htm

December 10
CHRISTMAS HORSE CARRIAGE PARADE. 1pm. The Moore County Driving Club decorates their horses and carriages for Christmas and drives them through the historic district in downtown Southern Pines. This parade is sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Broad Street, Southern Pines. (910)692-0943.

December 14-18
MOORE ON STAGE - "A Tuna Christmas". Dec. 14, 15, 16, 17 @ 7:30pm and Dec. 18 @ 2pm. A Tuna Christmas is the second in a series of comedic plays (Greater Tuna, Red, White and Tuna and Tuna Does Vegas), each set in the fictional town of Tuna Texas, the “third smallest” town in the state. This play centers on the town’s annual Christmas Yard Display Contest. A mysterious “Christmas Phantom” threatens to throw the contest into turmoil. Come visit some of your favorite characters — Vera Carp, Bertha Bumiller, and Stanley Bumiller — as they keep you laughing with all of their politically incorrect antics. Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. For tickets and additional information please call (910)692-7118 or visit www.mooreonstage.com

December 18
CAROLINA PHILHARMONIC PINEHURST POPS SERIES: HANDEL'S MESSIAH. 4:00 pm. David Michael Wolff leads the Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra, Chorus and soloists in Handel's Messiah, culminating in the glorious Hallelujah Chorus.Tickets $25/general, $50/priority reserved seating. Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. For more information, please visit www.CarolinaPhil.org

December 18
MOORE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT. (Tentative Date) Moore Philharmonic Orchestra presents Winter Concert. Grand Ballroom, Pinehurst Hotel. Free. For more information please visit www.mporchestra.com.

December 31
FIRST EVE. The downtown area along Broad Street will be blocked off from 6-8:30 pm and a variety of activities and entertainment will be offered for the entire family. The "pinecone drop" will be at 8:30pm. Free. Historic downtown Southern Pines. (910) 693-2508.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these events, but they are subject to change or cancellation without notice. We suggest that you call our Weekly Events Line at (910) 692-1600 to check for changes.

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