Nearly 2,000 people attended the first Sandhills Family and Summer Fun Expo recently at the Elks Lodge in Southern Pines. The Expo kicked off early with 100 runners participating in the 5K Hoyt Kennedy Memorial Race/Walk, followed by the opening of the Expo activities. “The Expo really exceeded our expectations. We had great weather, a [...]
Beast is Back: Fister to Play in CIS Golf Benefit
July 14, 2010 By
Published by The Pilot – July 10, 2010 Celebrities are flocking to Pinehurst. First Ben Crenshaw visited, then Henry Winkler, followed by Vince Gill. Now “The Beast” is coming back to town. Sean “The Beast” Fister, 15-time Long Drive World Champion, will return to Pinehurst on July 11 and 12 for the fourth annual Fore [...]
Community Involvement Makes Difference at Southern Middle
July 14, 2010 By
Published by The Pilot. – Friday, June 25, 2010 Southern Middle School has worked hard to build a bridge between community and school. This effort is reflected when approaching the school. Trees, pine straw landscaping, picnic tables and a pergola can be seen in front of the school. This landscaping is a result of the [...]
SOAR Newsletter for July
July 14, 2010 By
July Newsletters for the ‘SOAR’ After School Program in Aberdeen. Click here to view the July 2, 2010 Newsletter Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend
COMPASS trip to the Coalition
July 14, 2010 By
On Thursday, July 8th, six students from the Communities In Schools of Moore County COMPASS Project kicked off their service project with a tour of the Sandhills Moore Coalition for Human Care. After a video presentation and a walking tour of the facility, the students left with an better understanding of what the Coalition does [...]
Learn & Serve Opportunities for Teens
July 10, 2010 By
Learn and Serve Information: Summer is a time for fun – but it is also the time when many youth lose what they learned during the school year and gain unhealthy eating habits. Our youth are our greatest assets, and ensuring they are on the path to success is our objective We are offering a [...]
SOAR & COMPASS Newsletters for June
June 14, 2010 By
June Newsletters for the ‘SOAR’ After School Program in Aberdeen and Southern Middle School COMPASS Program. Click here to view the COMPASS Newsletter for June 2010 Click here to view the SOAR Newsletter for June 2010 Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to [...]
Sandhills Family Fun & Summer Expo A Success
April 21, 2010 By
April 21, 2010-Pinehurst, NC— Nearly 2000 people had a great day the First Annual Sandhills Family and Summer Fun Expo this past Saturday. The Elks Lodge in Southern Pines was over flowing with cars, kids, parents, smiles and laughter. The Expo kicked off early with 100 runners participating in the 5K Hoyt Kennedy Memorial Race/Walk, [...]
Eco Tips for Families from the FirstSchool Garden
April 18, 2010 By
Want some good news today? How about this: YOU can have a positive impact on our environment every single day! Read on for a few tips on how you can weave green into your days and check out our resource section to connect with other organizations that can take you even further. Everyday Green Tips [...]
School Supplies Needed All Year
April 17, 2010 By
Yes, back-to-school season is upon us. In stores everywhere one can expect to find parents and children perusing aisles and fancy displays bulging with the latest back-to-school essentials as the first day of school quickly approaches. But with closer examination, one will also find members of the community who are purchasing supplies to ensure that [...]
