COMMUNITY CALENDAR
EDITOR’S NOTE: Send your Community Calendar items to Executive Editor David Kennard at dkennard@robesonian.com.
Lumbeeland: The Hidden Beauty of Swamps, noon to 3 p.m. through Nov. 30: Red Springs ArtSpace is hosting an art exhibition, “Lumbeeland: The Hidden Beauty of Swamps”, a regional juried exhibition that showcases a vital geographic element intricately woven into local history and folklore: swamps. The Lumbee River and its surrounding swamps have been integral to the geography, culture, and historical narrative of the Lumbee Indians, a Native American tribe in North Carolina. Call 910-240-2887 for hours.
Lumberton Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. Nov. 23: Start off the holiday season with the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored annual Christmas parade. Enjoy bands, floats, kings and queens, special guests and of course Santa, who will make an appearance.
Author Meet & Greet, 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23: Authors displaying and talking about their books, signed books by the author, and a friendly atmosphere for enjoying some Christmas shopping for the special readers on your shopping list. Enjoy this informal time with local authors. Books from poetry to science fiction will be available.
Robeson County Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to noon on Nov. 23: All of the produce is grown in Robeson County, NC or within 100 miles. Any product sold in the market or CSA is grown, raised, and made in our great state of North Carolina. The Farmers Market is open each Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. and each Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. Vendors have fresh from-the-farm produce. Other items, eggs, proteins, local honey, crafts and seasonal plants are available when possible. The Farmers Market closes Nov. 30 and re-opens in May 2025.
BBQ Dinner and Auction, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26: The Fairmont Rotary Club’s Annual BBQ Dinner and Auction will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Firmont Heritage Center.
Native American Heritage Exhibition – RCAC, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 26: The Robeson County Arts Council is proudly hosting a powerful celebration of Native American artistry. The event brings together talented Native artists showcasing a variety of media. The Robeson County Arts Council Gallery is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays.
“A Christmas Carol, the Musical” – PDP, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29:
Scrooge is back in Lumberton! Purple Door Productions presents a new tradition for Robeson County audiences with this classic tale of love, family and redemption set to traditional period music and carols. A very favorite ghost story returns as Purple Door Productions presents “A CHRISTMAS CAROL, the Musical.” Tickets may be purchased by calling the PDP studio or on line at https://purpledoorproductions.ludus.com/200467520.
Turkey Trot – 5k, 1Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m., Nov. 28: Everyone is welcome to join the Robeson Road Runners at the Dick Taylor Plaza in Downtown Historic Lumberton for the Turkey Trot, a 5k and 1mile fun run. Burn some calories before indulging in the delicious foods of the day.
Hurricane Helene Relief Concert, 6 p.m. Nov. 30: Robeson Community College is hosting 4Points North and The United Worship Band, a benefit concert for the Disaster Response North Carolina Baptist on Mission organization. Entry to the concert is free but donations are accepted. One hundred per cent of the proceeds will go to NC Baptist on Missions fund in support of the rebuilding and recovery of Western North Carolina counties after Hurricane Helene. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the music begins at 6 p.m.
Lumberton Horse and Tack Auction, 7 p.m. Dec. 2: The Horse and Tack Auction is scheduled the first Monday night of each month. Mark you calendars for the reoccurring event. All events are held at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Center in Robeson County.
Members Holiday Choice Exhibition – RAG, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 5: The Robeson Art Guild is opening a Members Holiday Choice Exhibition at the Guild House. The Members Holiday Market opens at the same time, so visit the Guild House, vote for your favorite entry in the exhibition and shop the market place for holiday gifts. The Guild House is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and other times by appointment.
Holiday Extravaganza – GPAC, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5: The Holiday Extravaganza is a showcase of the university’s faculty, staff, and student musicians, performing popular holiday classics. This family-friendly event also features a fun sing-along of well-known Christmas carols.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting, 9 a.m. Dec. 6: Join the event at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Center as a competitor or observer. Times of events vary. Call 540-570-8785 for more information.
Holiday Bazaar – UNCP, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 6: The Museum of the Southeast American Indian presents a Holiday Bazaar featuring authentic native made gifts. The bazaar features over 20 vendors, festive food and holiday music. Entry is free.
The Wonder of the Nativity, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 6: The Wonder of the Nativity, a community gift by Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, is a display of approximately 25 nativity sets, loaned by members of our community and friends, for viewing in the sanctuary of the church. Admission is FREE. The Sweet Shoppe, adjacent to the sanctuary, is open for purchasing home baked sweets sold by the pound. Plan to attend this seasonal wonder.
ONGOING
Open Mic Night at 219 Elm: 7-9:30 p.m. each Thursday, at Legal Grounds Coffee Shop, 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.
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 from 7 a.m. to noon on each Saturday or until the vendors sell out — through November.
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 jam the night away. Bring instruments and songs to The Barn at Risen Farms to jam the night away. There might be a dance or two!
Flock Swap – Robeson Co. Farmers Market: The Farmers Market will host a Flock Swap from 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.
Lumberton Horse and Tack Auction: The Horse and Tack Auction is scheduled the first Monday night of each month. Mark you calendars for the reoccurring event. All events are held at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Center in Robeson County.
