Nonprofit Notes

Storytelling Festival: The Cumberland County Public Library Storytelling Festival takes place through the month of March at all branches. Programs for all ages include hands-on activities and crafts. For more information, check your local branch library, visit cumberland.lib.nc.us or call 910-483-7727.

March for Meals: The Cumberland County Council on Older Adults is participating in the national March for Meals during the month of March. The celebration will include various activities, including partnering with Food Lion for a distribution of fresh fruit on March 22. To learn more about how to volunteer or contribute, visit http://www.ccccooa.org or call 910-484-0111.

Bragg'N'Barn Scholarships: The Bragg’N’Barn Thrift Shop is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and continuing education students pursuing a degree at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Eligible applicants must be dependents or spouses of active duty or reserve service members assigned to Fort Bragg or dependents of retired service members whose last duty station was Fort Bragg or Pope Army Airfield and who still live within a 50-mile radius of Fort Bragg. Applications can be downloaded at http://braggnbarn.com/scholarships.html and are due by March 31. For information call 910-907-4053.

Genealogy 101: March 9, 1 p.m., Headquarters Library, Maiden Lane. Staff present tips for researching your ancestry. The Cumberland County Genealogical Society meeting will follow at 2 p.m. and a genealogy round table with experts will follow the meeting.

Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra: March 9, Huff Concert Hall, Methodist University. The orchestra performs FSO, March!, a tribute to the Armed Forces with portions of the concert side-by-side with students of the Fayetteville Symphony Youth Orchestra program. Tickets are $28 for adults, with discounts for military, seniors, college students with ID and ages 6-18. Purchase online at fayettevillesymphony.org or by phone at 910-433-4690.

Mardi Gras Ball: March 9, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Double Tree Hotel, 1965 Cedar Creek Road. Hosted by Beta Chi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Costume prizes, hors d'oeuvres, wine and cheese tasting, DJ. Tickets are $35; to purchase tickets or reserve a table call 240-751-6731 or 910-391-3844 or e-mail omega156@yahoo.com.

Moore County Historical Association: March 10, 2 p.m., Civic Club, 105 S. Ashe St., Southern Pines. Morgan Jackson will speak.

Hoop Skirts and Gunpowder: March 10, 2 p.m., Pate Room, Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane. Lee Ann Rose presents a one-woman show about women working in arsenals during the Civil War, and other jobs they did while men were fighting in the war. Free. 910-500-4240

Cumberland County Retired School Personnel: Meetings are the second Monday of each month, September through April, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Educational Resource Center, 396 Elementary Drive. All retired school employees are invited, and new members are welcome.

Cape Fear Coin Club: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Recreation Center, 352 Devers St. For anyone interested in collecting coins. 910-322-3100

Fayetteville NOW Celebration: March 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 116 Chance St. Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins is this year's honoree at Fayetteville NOW's 20th annual Susan B. Anthony birthday celebration. Call 910-489-0100 for tickets or information.

RCC Career Fair: March 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Williams Student Center, Robeson Community College, Lumberton. The annual career fair is open to the public. For information, call 910-272-3345 or email rsampson@robeson.edu.

Healing Waters Fly Fishing: Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities, including education and outings. The Fayetteville chapter meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center, 7489 Raeford Road. For information, call Thomas Carpenter at 910-868-5003, ext 11 or email tom.carpenter@projecthealingwaters.org.

Financial Literacy Fair: March 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Broadwell College of Business, Fayetteville State University. An interactive event for Cumberland County high school students helps them prepare for the future. For information call 910-672-1335.

Cruise-In: March 15, 5 p.m., Mac's Breakfast Anytime, 1904 N. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles gather for fun, music, prizes and 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit local charities. sandhillsclassicstreetrods.com  

Wild Game Cookout: March 16, 11 a.m., Clinton City Market, Lisbon Street, Clinton. Fundraiser for Friends of Sampson County Waterways. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for age 10 and under. Bring a dish to share and get free admission for one person. Tickets for kayak drawing are $5. 910-592-7373 or 910-850-3182

Investigating True Crime: March 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Headquarters Library, 300 Maiden Lane. Sessions throughout the day include region historic crimes, cold cases, criminal profiling and a staged crime scene. Registration required; presentations may be too graphic for certain individuals. 910-483-7727

"A Fighting Chance for Life": March 16-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bentonville Battleground, 5466 Harper House Road, Four Oaks. Learn about Civil War medical practices and how they revolutionized battlefield medicine. Visit the Harper House and speak to interpreters about the tools and techniques used to treat battlefield wounds. Special limited nighttime tour tickets for March 16 are $15 and available March 1 at https://squareup.com/store/fobb or 910-594-0789.

Armstrong High School Alumni Association: Meets the third Saturday of each month, 11 a.m., Cumberland County Headquarters Library. All Armstrong and associated Cape Fear alumni are invited.

Moore County Concert Band: March 17, 2 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst. A spring program, "The Common Man" is directed by David Sieberling, with guest tenor Dr. Jose Rivera. Free. 910-692-7012

Lafayette Doll & Toy Club: March. 18, 10 a.m., Community Room, 310 Green St. A non-profit member of United Federation of Doll Clubs. March theme is "Dress to Impress," bring your best dressed dolls for show and tell.

Moore County Historical Association: Annual luncheon is March 18 at the Shaw House and the Garner House in Southern Pines. Two seatings are at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Take out is also available. Cost is $20, pre-paid. Make reservations at 910-281-5417. Donations to help maintain and preserve the association's five home museums are appreciated.

Assisting Older Adults: The Cumberland County Council on Older Adults is offering a free class for caregivers on March 20 from 9 a.m.-noon at 339 Devers St. To register, call 910-484-0111 ext. 242.

March to Work Job Fair: March 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Crown Expo Center. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services annual job fair. Employers and business are invited to participate for free; a booth will be provided. Interested employers can register by contacting Toni Wright-Harris at 910-677-2344 or Robert Relyea at 910-677-2222.

Rufus Barringer Civil War Round Table: March 21, 6:30 p.m., Civic Club, Southern Pines. Chris Fonvielle discusses “Unlucky in War: Braxton Bragg’s Return to Field Duty in North Carolina, 1864-1865.”

Fayetteville Area Habitat Team: March 21, 6-7:30 p.m., at McPherson Presbyterian Church, 3525 Cliffdale Road. The Habitat team invites the community to learn the many ways to engage through volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy. RSVP to 910-483-0952.

Master Gardener Symposium: March 23, at Ramada Plaza, 1707 Owen Drive. The Cumberland County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association annual symposium includes a three-course lunch and a live plant auction. Keynote speaker is Tony Avent. Registration and information at eventbrite.com.

Sidecar Social Club: March 23, 6 p.m., at 114 Knight St., Aberdeen. This Saturday night special at The Rooster's Wife features music, food and a full bar. The event benefits the Veterans Support Fund of Moore County. $35 per person. Tickets available at ticketmesandhills.com, Given Memorial Library in Pinehurst or The Country Bookshop, Southern Pines. 910-944-7502

Raise the Roof: March 23, 7:30 p.m., Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines. Annual fundraiser features local talent. Tickets are $15 and $20. 910-692-3611 or sunrisetheater.com

Red Cross Volunteer Opportunity: The American Red Cross is in need of volunteers on Fort Bragg to work with our military members and veterans. To become a volunteer, apply online at redcross.org or contact Cindy Taylor at 910-907-7124 or cindy.taylor3@Redcross.org.

Energy Assistance: The Salvation Army is accepting applications for the N.C. Low Income Energy Assistance Program to help qualified families with their heating costs. Low-income households may apply for assistance through March 29, or until funds are exhausted. Citizens may apply 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Salvation Army office at 310 Dick St.

Treasures of Carolina: A new exhibit showcasing one-of-a-kind documents, maps, photographs, historic war-era posters, and other items from the N.C. State Archives is on display at the Museum of the Cape Fear through March 31. For more information, go to museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov or call 910-500-4243.

Warhol Exhibit: The David McCune International Art Gallery at Methodist University has an exhibit of Andy Warhol silkscreen print masterworks on display through April 12. Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturdays noon-4 p.m. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays and March 4-11. 910-630-7107

Fayetteville Police Foundation: The foundation's 4th annual Police Ball is in May. Anyone interested in sponsoring a table or sponsoring an officer and his/her guest may contact Cindy McCormic, Executive Director at 910-433-1746.

United Way Volunteer Opportunity: United Way of Cumberland County is currently seeking volunteers to serve on Community Impact Review Panels. CIRP Volunteers are recruited to serve on panels developed to review and evaluate funded programs and services provided by United Way’s Community Partners. For details, email crystalmmcnair@yahoo.com or call 910-476-2164.

Childbirth and Infant Care Classes: FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital's Women & Children's department offers classes on childbirth, infant care, breastfeeding and new siblings at various dates and times, including evenings and Saturdays. For information, registration and course dates, call 910-715-2275. Parents-to-be in the second or third trimester can register for a tour of the Women and Children's Center by calling 800-213-3284.

Designing Station: The nonprofit furniture bank serving Cumberland and Robeson counties is in need of new and gently used household furnishings including beds and frames of all sizes, pots, pans, dishes, curtains, lamps, rugs, irons and ironing boards as well as monetary donations. They do not accept damaged or stained items, used mattresses, pillows and cribs, toys, books and older televisions. For information, call 910-321-2814 or go to designing station.org.

Stanton Hospitality House: Canned meats, cereal, Pop-Tarts, plastic and paper items, fruit or pudding cups, coffee, water, crackers, cookies, microwaveable meals and monetary donations are needed. Stanton Hospitality House provides housing for family members of local hospital patients, especially those in ICU, NICU or a treatment center. Call 910-491-0721 to arrange drop-offs or for more information. Donations are tax-deductible.

Operation Blessing: Men's and women's underwear, men's shoes and 33 gallon black trash bags are needed as well as monetary donations, which are tax-deductible. Volunteers are also needed. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch; Friday 9 a.m.-noon. 910-483-1119

Fayetteville Area Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers are needed to assist with construction and Habitat ReStore operations. Visit fayettevillenchabitat.org and click on “VOLUNTEER” to sign up for events or contact anna@fayettevillenchabitat.org. For more information, contact 910-483-0952.

Unchain Cumberland County: "Big Fix Outreach" every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food pantry, pet food, $65 spay and neuter applications. We rescue the whole family. Contact 910-425-0967 or shelbyttd5@aol.com

Fayetteville Urban Ministry: Volunteer tutors are needed for the Adult Literacy Center. Training sessions and pre-registration are required. Email Carolann Murray at cmurray@fayurbmin.org or call Fayetteville Urban Ministry at 910-483-5944.

The CARE Clinic: Free basic health care services to uninsured, low-income adult residents of Cumberland County and surrounding areas. Services include basic medical care, dental extractions and clinic-ordered prescription medications. Clinics are held Tuesdays and Thursdays and the second and fourth Wednesdays after 5 p.m. A diabetic clinic is held Tuesday afternoons. To schedule an appointment, call 910-485-0555.

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