Harnett County delays 2026-27 budget
June 24, 2026

Weekend fun Feb. 20-22 in Moore, Lee and Harnett
MOORE
The Sunrise Theater on Broad Street in Southern Pines offers a film on AI threatening to end human existence.

Don’t Die film runs on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m., Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 21 at 3 and 7 p.m.
A “man from the future” arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit a precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue A.I
The Encore Center at 160 E New Hampshire Ave. in Southern Pines presents “Clue, the Musical” Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
The popular “Clue” game becomes a fun-filled musical that brings suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery: who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon.
A surprise twist delights the audience. This colorful crowd-pleaser was devised by the authors of Murder at Rutherford House and other popular interactive entertainments.

Airsoft Open War on Feb, 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Athletic Village, 201 Air Tool Drive in Southern Pines.
The group gathers every third Saturday of the month to play. Groups may schedule to playtimes throughout the week.
The NAV has 50 natural and re-furbished bunkers designed for Airsoft!

Field: $10 (A day pass)
Bring your own
Under 18: require full face mask
18+: require eye protection at a minimum
Please call ahead before dropping in for the first time – (910)585-3212
Ages 13 and up
LEE
Men’s Conference
Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center, 1809 Nash St, Sanford, 6 p.m.
This will be an evening of testimony and worship designed to inspire and equip men like you to live out their faith boldly!
Special guest speakers include Jase Robertson (of Duck Dynasty) and Jonathan Lotz.
VIP tickets include an early admission for a meet and greet with Jase Robertson from 5-6 p.m. and VIP seating for main event.
Food trucks will be on site to provide meal options.
Tee shirts will be available for purchase.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-mens-conference

Big Rig Adventure at Sanford’s Kiwanis Park is for the kids! Feb. 21, 1-4 p.m.

Parton Me! Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal at Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage Street, Sanford at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Backed by the phenomenal Real Deal band, Katie takes you on a musical adventure of Dolly Parton through the years, from her earliest recordings to her latest. Filled with humorous stories from Katie’s life and Dolly’s, this tribute is like no other.
HARNETT

One for the Road Band at Bird’s Nest Listening Room, 311 Broad Street in Dunn, on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Winter Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Feb. 20 and 21 at the main library at 455 McKinney Pkwy in Lillington


ABC Leadership Retreat is Feb. 20-21 at Johnson Properties in Angier. They encourage all church council, deacons, Sunday school teachers, staff, spouses and any other members to join them for this insightful weekend!

Feb. 19, 2026
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