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Weekend fun Jan. 9-11 in Moore, Lee and Harnett

MOORE

Carolina Dance Works anniversary

Friday, Jan. 9 from 8-10 p.m. Celebrate 18 years in Moore County. Enjoy delicious hors d’ouvres, fun door prizes, and of course- dancing! Grab those dancing shoes and come raise a toast to Carolina Carolina DanceWorks. We will see you on the dance floor!

Promotional flyer for Carolina Dance Works anniversary celebration on January 9, 2026, featuring a disco ball and details about dancing, hors d'oeuvres, door prizes, and free entry.
North Carolina state flag waving against a clear blue sky, with text overlay promoting the Best of Our State event in Pinehurst, NC, scheduled for January 9-10, 2026.

Our State magazine comes to life with music, history, humor, storytelling, and food at the 26th annual Best of Our State, a lively weekend of learning and luxury designed to excite and inspire you for the new year. This year, we’re back at the beautiful Pinehurst Resort!

Jan. 9-11, 2026

Learn more here.

Colorful promotional graphic for a houseplant pop-up market titled 'Houseplant Garage Pop-Up' with cartoonish plant characters and event details.

140 S. Sycamore Street, Aberdeen

A CrossFit gym interior with exercise equipment, including an Echo Bike and weightlifting gear, during a workout session. Members are engaged in fitness activities, and a Christmas tree is visible in the background.

Saturday, 10 Jan., 2026 at 10 a.m. to 11:15 am

CROSSFIT 611

1650 U.S. Route 1, Southern Pines

Start the New Year strong—mind, body, and community! Join us for a FREE 75-minute CrossFit + Yoga session. Veterans/First Responders ONLY!

Colorful poster for 'The Odyssey: A Comedy, Mostly' featuring a ship with a yellow sail on a blue background, swirling waves, and whimsical designs.

Encore Theatre of the Pines

160 E New Hampshire Ave, Southern Pines

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT! The Odyssey: A Comedy, Mostly

Actors of all abilities are welcome to attend our auditions for this fun live performance. Details are in the sign-up link. Please choose a time. Sides to read can be found on our website on the auditions tab. encorecenter.net/auditions

A colorful promotional graphic for a Puzzle Race event at Southern Pines Public Library. The poster includes bold text inviting participants to test their skills by completing a 300-piece puzzle in teams of up to four, scheduled for Saturday, January 10 at 2:30 PM. Decorative puzzle piece graphics are featured in the design.

LEE

Promotional image for the Avatar January Commander Party featuring characters Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph. The event includes details like date and time, and the venue name 'Raven Forge Games'.

132 S Steele St, Sanford

Avatar The Last Airbender – January Commander Party

Get ready to bend the elements and dive into an epic, story-driven event, join us on Saturday January 10th for the Avatar: The Last Airbender Commander Party! This is a free event, so come make some new friends and share the love of games with our community, win prize packs and promos for participating.

A wooden bookshelf filled with various books, with a sign that reads 'BOOKS at a STEAL DOLLAR DAY January 10 | 10 AM - 4 PM' in a decorative font.

102 S Steele St, Sanford

Books at a Steal Dollar Day

Stop by Books at a Steal on Saturday, January 10, for Dollar Day — held on the second Saturday of each month.

All books are just $1, making it the perfect day to wander the shelves, discover something unexpected, and take home a new favorite (or two).

Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit, we can’t wait to see you!

Event flyer promoting a creative writing program titled 'Write Here, Now' featuring local author Mara Price, scheduled for January 10, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Main Library Auditorium. Indicates no registration required and is open to ages 16 and up.

Lee County Library

107 Hawkins Ave, Sanford

Event poster for the Quilting & Fiber Art Marketplace at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, featuring colorful fabric rolls and event details.
A man and two children stand in front of a banner for Revolution Farms, promoting the Sanford Farmers' Market. Text on the image highlights that applications for 2026 market vendors are open.

HARNETT

A band performing live music in a casual indoor setting, featuring four musicians: two guitarists, a drummer, and a bassist, with a microphone and amplifiers visible.

Saturday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m.

Outlaw Bit Returns to The County Seat

1 W Front St, Lillington

A close-up of hands in prayer over open books with the text 'Women's Prayer Night Abide in His Presence January 9th @ 6:30 p.m.' in the background.

Overflow Church

8280 NC-50 N, Angier, NC

Joint ribbon cutting event for Mighty Fine Concessions at the Town of Angier Parking Lot, featuring a food trailer and a smiling vendor.

19 W Depot St, Angier

Mighty Fine Concessions Joint Ribbon Cutting

We’re excited to invite everyone to join us for a ribbon cutting celebration welcoming one of our newest Chamber members, Mighty Fine Concessions. The event will be held in the Town of Angier Parking Lot.

Mighty Fine Concessions is a local favorite known for their delicious funnel cakes and fresh-squeezed lemonade and orangeade. While they won’t be open for full service that day, guests can enjoy a few light refreshments and meet the friendly faces behind this popular concession trailer.

We hope you’ll stop by to celebrate this growing small business and help us give Mighty Fine Concessions a warm Angier welcome.

A colorful flyer for a Fish Fry event at Lillington Grove OFWB Church, scheduled for January 9, 2026, detailing food options, prices, and contact information.

Jan. 8, 2026

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