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Sandhills Friends
Growing together.
Welcome
to Our Site
Sandhills Friends is a resource that brings community families together, fosters friendships, shares ideas and information, and facilitates exploration of Moore County and surrounding areas through carefully designed events by an occupational therapist.
This website is dedicated to all the amazing people who have come together and through friendship have inspired this community.
Upcoming Events
Fri, Nov 29Moore County Airport (SOP)Nov 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMMoore County Airport (SOP), 7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage, NC 28327, USANov 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMMoore County Airport (SOP), 7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage, NC 28327, USAGive Christmas lists directly to Santa! Santa will arrive via airplane. The children will enjoy a story time, craft, sing Christmas carols, take pictures and ensure Santa has all the lists prior to flying back to the North Pole. Non-members RSVP to info@sandhillsfriends.com. FREE tickets.
Fri, Dec 06Sandhills Horticultural GardensDec 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSandhills Horticultural Gardens
Fri, Dec 13Agora BakeryDec 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMAgora Bakery, 15 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USADec 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMAgora Bakery, 15 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USAThe Grinch will be at Agora Bakery & Cafe for a themed story time, craft, visit, and pictures. Afterwards, Santa and his Elf will guide the children's parade across the street to the green space to visit, take pictures, play and visit with Christmas Spiderman!
Fri, Jan 03Downtown ParkJan 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMDowntown Park, 145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
Sat, Jan 11155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC 28315, USAJan 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC 28315, USAJan 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC 28315, USAJoin us for our open group to discuss homeschooling in NC. There are so many parents thinking, debating, starting, and excelling in homeschooling. Join us for this special time to connect, share, learn and empower one another. For those unsure, you are welcome to come and listen.
Sat, Jan 18Location is TBDJan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AMLocation is TBD
Sat, Jan 18Misty Morning RanchJan 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMMisty Morning Ranch, 2796 Plank Rd, Robbins, NC 27325, USAJan 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMMisty Morning Ranch, 2796 Plank Rd, Robbins, NC 27325, USAJoin us for a fun afternoon at the ranch were the group will learn about ostriches, brush goats, feed the kittens and do a farm-themed scavenger hunt plus work together to answer two bonus questions! Space limited.
Fri, Jan 24Moore County AirportJan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMMoore County Airport, 7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage, NC 28327, USAJan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMMoore County Airport, 7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage, NC 28327, USAJoin us for a special morning with music, face painting, fairy hair, Valentine’s Day crafts, potluck tea party, airplanes and special guest. The crafts the kids will make will be hand delivered on Valentine’s Day to patients in local skilled nursing facilities.
Sat, Jan 25Sandhills Community CollegeJan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMSandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA- Fri, Feb 07Downtown ParkFeb 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMDowntown Park, 145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
Feb 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation is TBDFamilies will hand deliver Valentine’s Day cards to local skilled nursing facilities spread some cheer! The children can make their own cards at home or join us for our event on 1/14 where we will be making. See more details for location closer to event day.
Fri, Feb 21Buggytown CoffeeFeb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBuggytown Coffee, 201 S McNeill St, Carthage, NC 28327, USAFeb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBuggytown Coffee, 201 S McNeill St, Carthage, NC 28327, USAThis event made special for those of us who want to expand on our American Sign Language skills or for those who want to start their learning journey. We will start by meeting for coffee and signing! You can bring your LO.
Sat, Mar 01Partners for Children & FamiliesMar 01, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AMPartners for Children & Families, 7720 NC-22, Carthage, NC 28327, USAMar 01, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AMPartners for Children & Families, 7720 NC-22, Carthage, NC 28327, USASave the date! Join us for a morning filled with resources shared by friends and Partners for Children and Families including a tour of the resource library. Bring what homeschooling resources you have to share or sell to friends. Book swap, too! Non-members RSVP to info@sandhillsfriends.com
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