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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

Kids Gardening
  • Frozen Garden Walk
    Frozen Garden Walk
    Fri, Dec 06
    Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
    Dec 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
    Dec 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
    Join us for a fun walk through the gardens with Elsa, Ana and Olaf! Weather depending, we will add more activities as appropriate.
  • Agora and the Grinch
    Agora and the Grinch
    Fri, Dec 13
    Agora Bakery
    Dec 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Agora Bakery, 15 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA
    Dec 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Agora Bakery, 15 Chinquapin Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA
    The 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!
  • First Friday Craft in the Park
    First Friday Craft in the Park
    Fri, Jan 03
    Downtown Park
    Jan 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
    Jan 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
    Join us for craft in the park! Themed event with price per child paid to Maddox Avenue.
  • Open Group Discussing Homeschooling in North Carolina
    Open Group Discussing Homeschooling in North Carolina
    Sat, Jan 11
    155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC 28315, USA
    Jan 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC 28315, USA
    Jan 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC 28315, USA
    Join 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.
  • Empowerment Group: Coping With Loss of Self & Identify Shifts
    Empowerment Group: Coping With Loss of Self & Identify Shifts
    Sat, Jan 18
    Location is TBD
    Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Location is TBD
    Jan 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Location is TBD
    Join us for a FREE empowerment/support group, Coping With Loss of Self & Identify Shifts, guided by a local therapist. Sponsor needed. Non-members can RVSP to info@sandhillsfriends.com.
  • Tween/Teens with Neurodiversity: Building Friendships at the Ranch
    Tween/Teens with Neurodiversity: Building Friendships at the Ranch
    Sat, Jan 18
    Misty Morning Ranch
    Jan 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Misty Morning Ranch, 2796 Plank Rd, Robbins, NC 27325, USA
    Jan 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Misty Morning Ranch, 2796 Plank Rd, Robbins, NC 27325, USA
    Join 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.
  • Potluck Tea Party Featuring Alice from Alice in Wonderland & Craft with Maddox Avenue
    Potluck Tea Party Featuring Alice from Alice in Wonderland & Craft with Maddox Avenue
    Fri, Jan 24
    Moore County Airport
    Jan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Moore County Airport, 7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage, NC 28327, USA
    Jan 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Moore County Airport, 7825 Aviation Dr, Carthage, NC 28327, USA
    Join 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.
  • Moore County School Choice Expo
    Moore County School Choice Expo
    Sat, Jan 25
    Sandhills Community College
    Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA
    Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA
  • First Friday Craft in the Park
    First Friday Craft in the Park
    Fri, Feb 07
    Downtown Park
    Feb 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
    Feb 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St, Southern Pines, NC 28387, USA
    Join us for craft in the park! Themed event with price per child paid to Maddox Avenue.
  • Community Connection Day
    Community Connection Day
    Fri, Feb 14
    Location is TBD
    Feb 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Feb 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Families 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.
  • American Sign Language (ASL) and Coffee
    American Sign Language (ASL) and Coffee
    Fri, Feb 21
    Buggytown Coffee
    Feb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Buggytown Coffee, 201 S McNeill St, Carthage, NC 28327, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Buggytown Coffee, 201 S McNeill St, Carthage, NC 28327, USA
    This 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.
  • Curriculum and Resource Sharing Meeting, Resource Library Tour, & Book Swap
    Curriculum and Resource Sharing Meeting, Resource Library Tour, & Book Swap
    Sat, Mar 01
    Partners for Children & Families
    Mar 01, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
    Partners for Children & Families, 7720 NC-22, Carthage, NC 28327, USA
    Mar 01, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
    Partners for Children & Families, 7720 NC-22, Carthage, NC 28327, USA
    Save 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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"Start where you are.

Use what you have.

Do what you can."

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-Arthur Ashe

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