Monday, November 8
• Ladies Bible Study – 6:30 to 8 pm, Seven Lakes Baptist Church, Seven Lakes. The class ends on November 15. Studies include Beth Moore - The Patriarchs, Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob. $16 for the workbook or purchase directly from Lifeway. Questions: 673-4656.
• Bingo Night at Our Lady of the Americas – 7 pm, Early Bird Bingo; and 7:30 pm, Regular Bingo. Located at 298 Farmers Market Road, off Hwy 211, just east of Hwy 220, Candor. Minimum purchase $15. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. 910 974-3051.
Tuesday, November 9
• Seven Lakes West Landowners Association – 9 am, work session. West Side Park Community Center. Open to all landowners.
• Healing Service – 11 am, St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes. Intercessory prayers for the sick & trouble, those in harms way, traveling, bereaved or deceased. Rev. Carol Burgess, Deacon. All are Welcome.
• Seven Lakes Computer Club – 3 pm, monthly meeting at the Seven Lakes North Game Room. Doug Rosskamp, will present Part 3 of Windows 7 Basics, taking everyone through the inner workings of Windows 7.
Wednesday, November 10
• Gallery at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – 1 to 4 pm. Photos and fine art presented by nine local artisans. Browsing encouraged. 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes.• English Speaking Union – Lynne Olson will speak about her latest book, Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood With Britain In It’s Darkest, Finest Hour. Held at The Country Club of North Carolina. Cocktails at 6 pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm. Mrs. Olson’s program begins immediately after dinner. The English Speaking Union welcomes new members. For information call Mrs. Martha O’Connor, at 910-235-0635 or email Dr. Phillip Hinesley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thursday, November 11
• Veteran’s Day
• Bread of Life Ministry – West End United Methodist Church, 11 am until 1 pm. This ministry is for seniors (widows, widowers, and the elderly). It is a time of fellowship and devotion and a wonderful meal is provided at a charge of $5 per person.
• Moore County Republican Men’s Club – meeting at 12:30 pm, 30 minutes later than usual in Observance of Veteran’s Day. Check-in begins at noon. Tom Fetzer, Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party and former Mayor of Raleigh will be the guest speaker. Interested persons may contact Harry Fekkes at 215-0120.
• Gallery at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – 1 to 4 pm. Photos and fine art presented by nine local artisans. Browsing encouraged. 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes.
• Wine Tasting – at Sandhills Winery 5:30 to 8:30 pm. $10 for six wines and food from Goldie's. Located at 1057 Seven Lakes Drive. www.sandhillswinery.com
• SL Garden Club Demonstration – 7:30 pm, Learn how to make a Holiday Kissing Ball & Pine Cone Wreath. Held at Seven Lakes North Clubhouse. Program led by Johanna Moran and Carmela Chase. They will explain what materials are needed to get started, and then show you step by step how to make them. Written instructions will also be handed out, so that you can make your own kissing ball or wreath at home. Join the Garden Club – everyone is welcome to attend. The garden club meets the second Thursday of each month at the Seven Lakes North Clubhouse. For information about the program or garden club call 673-1975.
Friday, November 12
• Art Exhibit, Sale & Reception – Opening wine and cheese reception Friday, November 12, 6-8 pm, 16th Annual Art Exhibit and Sale, including special exhibit "Nothing Could be Finer...", featuring the works of members of the Artists League of the Sandhills. Opening weekend will continue with gallery hours both Saturday, November 13, and Sunday, November 14 , from 10-4. After opening weekend, gallery hours will be noon to 3 pm., Monday through Saturday through December 17. An ideal opportunity to pick out that very special gift! Artists League of the Sandhills Exchange Street Gallery, 129 Exchange Street, Aberdeen. 910-944-3979
Saturday, November 13
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day & Paper Shredding Service – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, at Pinecrest High School, (parking lot off of Voit Gilmore Lane). Free and open to the public. Examples of Items to be collected are: Paint and paint thinners, furniture strippers & finishing products, solvents & degreasers, wood preservatives, polishes, aerosols, fluorescent light tubes, compact fluorescent bulbs, NiCad batteries, alkaline batteries, lithium batteries, propane cylinders, swimming pool chemicals, used motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, hydraulic, transmission & brake fluid. Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides will be accepted but must be in its original containers for identification purposes.Commercial Waste Not Accepted
• “Cooking With Carmela” – 1 to 3 pm, with Marjorie Nurnberg, Ann Chase, and Cathy Menendian, They will demonstrate, prepare, and make “sides” to complement your main course for the holiday season. A special vegetarian main dish will also be presented as an alternative for the vegetarians in your family. The finishing touch will be easy to prepare, make ahead desserts, to wow the crowd. Cost is $15/person. For information and to register for the program, call 673-5314. Recipe packets available for participants and a sampling of the featured recipes will follow. Program held at the West Side Park Community Center in Seven Lakes West. Sponsored by the West Side Activities Committee.
• Carolina Pines Chapter of USA Dance – 7-10 pm, Annual Holiday Dance.. 105 McReynolds St, Carthage, (on the second floor of the Sinclair Bldg, across the street from Fred's). Dress: semi-formal. Finger food & beverages provided $7 members, $10 guests. Singles & couples welcome, no dance experience necessary.
Sunday, November 14
• St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – 9:30 am, 1145 Seven Lakes Drive. Seven Lakes. Holy Eucharist All are Welcome.
• EMS Benefit Bingo Party co-sponsored by Women of Seven Lakes and the Seven Lakes Kiwanis – 2 pm, Westside Park Community Center. Proceeds from event will be donated to the Seven Lakes EMS Squad to defray costs of their new ambulance. Bingo prizes items from the Pampered Chef line of food preparation wares with cooking demonstrations and tastings, door prizes, and free Pampered Chef sample items. Raffle will also be held for additional Pampered Chef items. Tickets $20, call Joan Matula 673-3464, Lois Ann Eisel 400-3094.
• Belford Baptist Church – 3 pm, hosting Appreciation Celebration for Pastor Brenda K. Robinson & John Robinson. Rev. Robert Dockery from Congregation of Macedonia Church, Hoffman will be the guest speaker. Everyone welcome. 925 Windblow Rd., Jackson Springs
• The Rooster’s Wife – 6:45 pm, doors open at 6 pm, in the gallery of Poplar Knight Spot. Ameranouche is the guest for tonight. $10- $12. You can buy your tickets on line with debit or credit cards. Cash and checks are accepted at the door. 114 Knight St., Aberdeen, www.theroosterswife.org (910) 944-7502.
Monday, November 15
• Ladies Bible Study – 6:30 to 8 pm, Seven Lakes Baptist Church, Seven Lakes. Class ends today. Studies include Beth Moore - The Patriarchs, Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob. $16 for the workbook or purchase directly from Lifeway. Questions: 673-4656.
Tuesday, November 16
• Healing Service – 11 am, St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes. Intercessory prayers for the sick & trouble, those in harms way, traveling, bereaved or deceased. Rev. Carol Burgess, Deacon. All are Welcome.
• League of Women Voters of Moore County – 11:30 am, at Table on the Green, Midland Country Club. "Prescription Drug Abuse in Moore County" is the subject during the November lunch meeting. Capt. Jerrell Seawell of the Aberdeen Police Department is the guest speaker. Reservations are required. Call Charlotte Gallagher at 910-944-9611. Cost for the lunch is $12.
• Moore County Board of Commissioners – 6:00 pm, regular meeting. Historic Courthouse, Carthage.
Wednesday, November 17
• Project Linus Workshop - 10am to 3pm North Clubhouse. We will be working with fleece to make blankets, inspect blankets and label blankets. Supplies will be furnished.If you are not interested in blanket making, then join us in November to work on selected crafts to be sold during the St. Mary Magdalene “Merry Market.” We will have all of the supplies and tools to do the crafts. Come join us for the fun as we help others. Call Pat Weber 673-147, if you have any questions.
• Gallery at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – Last week for the current Gallery show. Visitors are most welcome. 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes.
• Seven Lakes Landowners Association – 7:30 pm, monthly meeting. Seven Lakes North Clubhouse. Open to all landowners.
Thursday, November 18
• Bread of Life Ministry – West End United Methodist Church, 11 am until 1 pm. This ministry is for seniors (widows, widowers, and the elderly). It is a time of fellowship and devotion and a wonderful meal is provided at a charge of $5 per person.
• Gallery at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – Gallery exhibit's last showing until Wednesday, December 1. Open 1 to 4 pm. 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes.
• Wine Tasting – at Sandhills Winery 5:30 to 8:30 pm. $10 for six wines and food from Goldie's. Located at 1057 Seven Lakes Drive. www.sandhillswinery.com
Friday, November 19
• 3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters – 6 pm, Gala Preview Party. Celebration held indoors at the historic Luck's Cannery, on NC 705, Pottery Highway, half mile south of the traffic light in Seagrove. The Celebration potters admire and plan to continue the spirit of the original Luck's Cannery-people of the Seagrove area working together to provide a future for their community. Meet the artists and enjoy the opening night festivities of this fabulous event as visitors have the first opportunity to browse and purchase from the thousands of pieces, sip a favorite beverage and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, while listening to the jazz band of Joe Robinson. Attendees will have the opportunity to preview a select collection of unique collaborative pieces. This highly successful venture, teaming Seagrove artists, to produce highly collectable one-of-a-kind pieces was very popular in prior years. Artwork will be auctioned at 8 pm on Friday evening. Tickets limited and must be purchased in advance. Purchase on-line at www.CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com. Ticket price includes admission to the event on Saturday and Sunday as well.
Saturday, November 20
• Annual Merry Market at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church– 9 am until 4 pm, featuring the works of fourteen area crafters of wonderful jewelry, festive candles, baskets and a host of other items. Everyone can also take advantage of the huge bake sale of cakes, cookies and all manner of baked goods. St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church is located at 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, Seven Lakes.
• 3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters – show is open from 9 am to 6 pm. A second fundraising auction will be held at 4 pm, Saturday.Luck's Cannery, on NC 705, Pottery Highway, located a half mile south of the traffic light in Seagrove. www.CelebrationofSeagrovePotters.com
• All Aboard For Aberdeen – at Aberdeen Train Station and Museum, Noon and 4 pm. Sandhills Central Model Railroad Club will operate numerous freight and passenger trains at the same time on an 800 foot layout of track. General admission $3. Children under 4 feet 8 inches (the distance between the two tracks on a modern railroad) will be admitted free and will delight in seeing Thomas the Tank. Held at Main Street and Sycamore Street, Aberdeen. The Club welcomes new members. For more information contact Jim McNiff, at 692-7439.
• Kool Kids Parent Date Night - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Recreational play for kids grades K-5th. An evening out for just the two of you. Cost for 3 hour evening is $7/child registered Kool Kids students, or $12/child for others. 4139 Hwy 211, Seven Lakes, 2 doors from McDonald’s.
Sunday, November 21
• St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church – 9:30 am, 1145 Seven Lakes Drive. Seven Lakes. Holy Eucharist All are Welcome.
• 3rd Annual Celebration of Seagrove Potters – show is open from 10 am to 4 pm, demonstrations, educational opportunities will be available, and much more. Luck's Cannery, on NC 705, Pottery Highway, located a half mile south of the traffic light in Seagrove. Watch the web site www.CelebrationofSeagrovePotters.com for upcoming information.
• All Aboard For Aberdeen – at Aberdeen Train Station and Museum, Noon and 4 pm. Sandhills Central Model Railroad Club will operate numerous freight and passenger trains at the same time on an 800 foot layout of track. General admission $3. Children under 4 feet 8 inches (the distance between the two tracks on a modern railroad) will be admitted free and will delight in seeing Thomas the Tank. Held at Main Street and Sycamore Street, Aberdeen. The Club welcomes new members. For more information contact Jim McNiff, at 692-7439.
• Community Thanksgiving Service – 7:00 pm., West End United Methodist Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Service. Rev. Dr. Larry Lyon of West End Presbyterian will deliver the message and special music will be provided during this Thanksgiving service. Light refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. Come join in for a time of thanksgiving and fellowship.
