Event Title:
Sandhills Community College Jazz Band Concert

Location:
Sandhills Community College-BPAC’s Owens Auditorium
395 Airport Road,
Pinehurst, NC 28374

Date/Time:
Nov 10, 2025 From 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Event Description:

SCC Jazz Band Presents
“A Cavalcade of Big Bands!”

The SCC Jazz Band, the “Sound of Swing in the Sandhills” for over 57 years, will hold a concert on Monday, November 10, 2025. As a special bonus for the evening, the Union Pines High School Jazz Band, led by our own Rob Hill, will start off the concert at 6:00 pm with the SCC Jazz Band performing from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. The concert will be held in BPAC’s Owens Auditorium, on campus at Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Rd., Pinehurst.

Join the SCC Jazz Band for a concert highlighting “A Cavalcade of Big Bands” from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s including music made famous by Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie. Some of the tunes you will hear are I’ll Be Seeing You, In the Mood, Stardust, Stompin’ at the Savoy, One O’Clock Jump, and C Jam Blues.

The SCC Jazz Band is led by Dr. Larry Arnold, Professor Emeritus at UNC Pembroke and long time Aberdeen resident. Among the talented local musicians who you may know are Rev. Dr. Paul Murphy of Southern Pines, Angela Matthews, Music Director at Southern Lee High School, Rob Hill, Music Director at Union Pines High School and former director of the Jazz Band, Chris Dunn, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Moore County, and Wayne Osborne, musical theater drum set and percussion specialist.

SCC Jazz Band concerts are free events, open to the public. Tickets are required. Get your free tickets online at ticketmesandhills.com.

BPAC offers concessions for purchase including wine, beer, soda, and snacks. No outside food or drink is permitted.

The Village Chapel is holding a Youth Bazaar – Sat, Oct 11, 2025 – 9:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. at The Village Chapel (10 Azalea Rd, Pinehurst).

Family-friendly market with unique crafters, baked goods, books and children’s activities.  Proceeds support Youth Ministry programs including retreats and mission trips.

🩸 Blood Drive – Give the Gift of Life 🩸

Join us in making a difference!

Roman Eagle Masonic Lodge #550 is proud to host a community Blood Drive on:

📅 Friday, October 10th

🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 11621 Hwy 15/501 S, Aberdeen, NC 28315

Your donation can help save lives and support those in need right here in our community. Every drop counts—together, we can make an impact.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged to ensure a smooth process.

➡️ Be a hero. Donate blood.

Pinecrest Marching Patriots will host the 17th Annual BandFest on Saturday, September 27, 2025. With 17 high school marching bands visiting from across the state and South Carolina preforming their 2025 marching show. Competing bands include Moore Counties very own North Moore High School and Union Pines High School with Pinecrest High School competing in exhibition as the host. Event begins at 1:30pm and performances will begin at 1:45pm and awards scheduled for 9:20pm. Food Trucks will be present.

Home at Last Farms & the Carthage Masonic Lodge #181 are hosting their 7th Annal “Service Before Self’ Event, an event to honor Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians for their selfless service to our communities on 27 September 2025 at Home at Last Farms, 527 Red Hill Road, Cameron NC from 2-10 pm.

We will be conducting our 2nd Annual Carthage Lodge #181 BBQ Cookoff on 26 September 2025, with visa gift card awards for 1st Place – $500, 2nd Place – $300 and 3rd $200. There will also have a people choice award. Entry Fee is $150.00 per team. Plates are $15.00 per ticket.

We are asking for donations and sponsorships to support this great cause. Funds that are raised go to pay for the food, entertainment and other related expenses. After expenses are paid, all remaining funds will be dispersed to the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford and the Adult & Teen Challenge of Sandhills organization. Two great charity organizations that do great things for children.

Thank you very much for your kind contribution for making this a special event for both our Vets and 1st Responders and much deserving children.

Gospel Singing Group: MERCY’S WELL will
be singing at Liberty Christian Church at
1810 Quewhiffle Road Aberdeen NC 28315 on
Sunday, August 31st at 11:00 am with
Pastor Eugene Ussery. We would like to invite everyone out to hear God’s word in Song!
Free Admission! Please come out and join us!