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Weekend fun Feb. 20-22 in Moore, Lee and Harnett

Promotional graphic for the show 'Parton Me!' celebrating Dolly Parton, featuring performer Katie Deal, with event dates from February 19 to March 8.

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.

Movie poster featuring a man with a colorful beanie and a beard, surrounded by tangled wires and various objects, with the text 'GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON'T DIE' prominently displayed.

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.

Promotional poster for 'Clue: The Musical' presented by Encore, featuring colorful background and illustrations of weapons. Details include the book by Peter DePietro, lyrics by Tom Chiodo, music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker, and Vinnie Martucci, and performance dates: Feb. 13, 14 & 19, 20, 21.

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!

Logo of National Athletic Village with the phrase 'Play More!' against a background of a sunset and green fields.

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

Promotional banner for the 2026 Men's Conference hosted by Holly Springs Baptist Church, featuring special guest speakers Jase Robertson and Jonathan Lotz. The event is scheduled for February 20, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford, NC.

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

A bright graphic featuring a bucket truck parked in a lot, surrounded by playful illustrations of construction vehicles and emergency vehicles, with the text 'BIG RIG ADVENTURE' in an engaging font.

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

A promotional image for the show 'Parton Me!', featuring Katie Deal, celebrating Dolly Parton. The design includes colorful text and a stylized illustration of Katie Deal performing in a blue dress. Event dates are listed as February 19 to March 8.

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

Four musicians posing in front of a graffiti-covered wall, with a CD cover displayed on the right featuring the title 'One for the Road' and the tagline 'Better Than Some, Worse Than Others.'

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

Promotional graphic for the Friends of the Harnett County Public Library Book Sale, featuring event dates and times.
Promotional flyer for a Church Leadership Retreat at Angier Baptist. Event dates are February 20-21, 2026. Information includes dinner, lunch provided, and guest facilitator Dr. Larry Dickens. $20 per person. Includes QR code for registration.

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!

Promotional poster for the Next Level Pro Wrestling event titled 'No Live Losers,' featuring multiple wrestlers in costumes, vibrant colors, and floral designs. Details include date, location at the Dunn Pal Center, and ticket price.

Feb. 19, 2026

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