COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Farmers Market: The Robeson County Farmers Market showcases vegetables grown only in Robeson County. Local craft vendors are welcome as an addition to the market. Visit with the local farmers and get to know them. The market is open each Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. and 7 a.m. to noon on each Saturday through November.
Strike at the Wind – Outdoor Drama: Strike at the Wind! has been a vital part of the Lumbee Tribe’s culture since 1976. The play tells the story of the Lowrie War in 1865. It chronicles the life of Henry Berry Lowrie, who led a band of men in a seven-year battle against those he believed killed his father and brother. The play will be performed 6:30 p.m. July 20-27 at the historical Adolph Dial Amphitheater at the Lumbee Tribe Cultural Center located at 628 Terry Sanford Drive, Maxton, NC 28364. Visit the box office of Givens Performing Arts Center for purchasing tickets in person or call 910-521-6361 to purchase online.
Children’s Art Workshops: The Robeson Art Guild and CAM Raleigh are offering multi-media youth workshops 10 a.m. to noon July 27. The workshops are free but registration is required. Two workshops are offered. View the details and registration link on the RAG weblink listed below. The workshops are free and supplies are included. Call 910-816-7481 for more information.
Planetarium – Earth: The Robeson Planetarium and Science Center is presenting a program on the “Earth” on July 30. The program is free and open to the public. Two programs are offered each day, 9 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Reservations are required as space is limited. Please call 910-671-6000, ext. 3382 to make reservations. All programs are located at the old cafeteria on the Hargrave Complex Campus, 100 Hargrave St. Lumberton, NC.
Charly Lowry: Join Charly Lowry at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Your Pie Pizza Restaurant for a musical show.
Carolina Comedy Jam, 7 p.m. Aug. 2.The Carolina Civic Center and The Locals Comedy will bring the first ever Carolina Comedy Jam – a LIVE stand-up comedy night in the beautiful historic theater. Come out for an evening of laughs and entertainment with Fayetteville’s own Ace Brown and Bristol Tennessee’s Bryan Morton. This must-see night of comedy will surely leave you splitting at the sides with laughter and begging for more. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.carolinaciviccenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased in-person or with credit card or cash 1-5:30 pm Monday through Friday through the theater’s administrative offices or by calling the Civic Center at 910-738-4339. When available, tickets can also be purchased at the door. Theater lobby box office opens for ticket sales one hour prior to performance.
Painted Gold Classic Horse Show, 8 a.m. Aug. 3: Southeastern NC Agricultural Center is hosting the Painted Gold Classic Horse Show. The event is open to the public with concessions available for purchase. Find more information at https://bit.ly/3zZLhju .
Children’s Storytime – Lumberton: This takes place 10:30-11 a.m. Aug. 6, and weekly on Tuesdays at Robeson County Public Library, 101 N Chestnut St, Lumberton.
Children’s Storytime – Pembroke: This takes place 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 and monthly on the first Tuesdays at the Pembroke Library, 413 Blaine St, Pembroke.
Summer Living – RAG: Robeson Art Guild is opening a “Summer Living” exhibit at the Guild House. You are invited to a reception at 6:30-8 p.m.to view the exhibition and meet some of the artists. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be available for viewing each Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Sept. 12. Visit the Robeson Guild House and “enjoy their warm hospitality.”
ONGOING
Game Night – 219 Elm: Join the fun 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday Night at 219 Elm St., Lumberton for Game Night at 219 Elm. Refreshments are available in the Legal Grounds Coffee shop. Bring your own games, or select from the collection available in house. Bring the family and enjoy an outing.
Farmers Market: Open 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, the Robeson County Farmers Market showcases vegetables grown in Robeson County only. Local craft vendors are welcome as an addition to the market. Visit with the local farmers and get to know them. The market is open each Wednesday and 7 a.m. to noon on each Saturday, or until the vendors sell out — through November.
Open Mic Night at 219 Elm: Each Thursday, Legal Grounds Coffee Shop at 219 Elm presents Open Mic Night. Add your name to the “15 Minutes on Stage” roster, in conjunction with special guests featured for your entertainment. Special guests rotate, but the log for getting your “15 Minutes on Stage” remains open. (some restrictions apply). Enjoy an evening out with the fun at 219 Elm on Thursday nights.
Music Jam Session: Bring instruments and songs 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month to The Barn at Risen Farms for jamming the night away. Bring instruments and songs to The Barn at Risen Farms for jamming the night away. There might be a dance or two?
Flock Swap – Robeson Co. Farmers Market: The Farmers Market will host a Flock Swap 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month. The Swap will be separate in the adjacent lot next to the Market, at 3rd and Water streets. Please contact Marie at robesoncofarmersmkt@gmail.com for more information.
Send your Community Calendar items to Executive Editor David Kennard at dkennard@www.robesonian.com.