COMMUNITY CALENDAR
EDITOR’S NOTE: Send your Community Calendar items to Executive Editor David Kennard at [email protected].
Cowboy Mounted Shooting, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19-20: Cowboy Mounted Shooting is an exciting event. Come support your favorite cowboy or cowgirl at the The Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Cente. Or, come learn about the sport.
Easter Egg Hunt – Cukabury Farm, 10:30 a.m., April 19: Cukabury Farm is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt along with other activities, also. Play on the playground, go on a hayride, have a photo made with Mr. Bunny, face painting is available and a visit with the barnyard animals. Great family time. Call 910-316-3184 for ticket information.
Robstock Charity Concert – Adelio’s, 6-10 p.m. April 19: The third annual Robstock Charity Concert is at Adelio’s restaurant with several groups on the list to perform. The combined groups call themselves the Robeson County Band of Brothers. The charity event presents scholarships for three Robeson County high school students pursuing arts-based education at a North Carolina university. The Robstock concert reflects back on deceased musicians, Keith Ross, Kent Prevatte and Jamie Scott. Purchase tickets at this weblink: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/CYDENFPKJZPHY
Spring Break. All Public Schools of Robeson County will be closed April 21-25. Classes will resume April 28.
Children’s Storytime – Fairmont, 4:30-5:30 p.m., April 22 and on the fourth Tuesday of each month, at the Hector Mac Lean Library, 106 S. Main St., Fairmont.
“Alice by Heart” – GPAC – Free Show, Noon April 22; “Alice by Heart” is presented by the UNCP Musical Theatre Program. The show is based on “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. The show is open to the public and free admittance.
Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor & Ink Class -Robeson Art Guild, 4-6 p.m., April 22: Robeson Art Guild is thrilled to announce the first in a new series of classes available to our Robeson County Community! Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor and Ink are the subject of 2 separate classes, the first on Tuesday, February 25th and the second on Tuesday, April 22nd. Each class can be taken separately, but if you have completed the February class first you will have the opportunity to explore more advanced techniques when you attend the April class. Jill Vicker is the instructor for both classes. Visit the Robeson Art Guild website for an introduction to Jill. Call 910-816-7481.
From the Garden Exhibition – Reception, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 22: The Robeson County Arts Council presents “From the Garden” art Exhibition with an opening reception at the Gallery on North Chestnut Street. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, prints, jewelry, ceramics, woodcarving, sculpture, potted plants, Bonsai, floral arrangements, etc. Enjoy the celebration of art and meet the artists. When an exhibition opens, it always feels like a party. Call 910-474-6207.
Children’s Storytime – St. Pauls, 10:30-11:30 a.m., April 23 and on the fourth Wednesday at the Annie H Mc Eachern Library, 223 W. Broad St, St Pauls.
How to Raise Backyard Chickens: The Basics, 6-8 p.m. April 24 at 455 Caton Road, Lumberton. Are you new to raising chickens? Are you thinking about raising chickens? Or maybe you are already raising chickens and might need a refresher on the basics. If so, this class is for you. topics will include: breeds, housing, caring for chicks, and egg handling.Contact Taylor Chavis, N.C. Cooperative Extension, at 910-671-3276.
Palmetto to Pines Cluster Dog Show 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 24: Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Center is the venue for this amazing dog show. Don’t miss a bark! Four All-Breed shows are scheduled, six Rally Trials, and lots of fellowship. Call 843-685-4177.
Mark McKinney & Co., 7 p.m. April 24: Mark McKinney & Co. will perform at 7 p.m. April 24 at Your Pie Pizza, 5130 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton. Raised in Robeson County, Mark Mckinney attended Purnell Swett High and studied at Robeson Community College. Now living in Pembroke, McKinney tours throughout the coastal Carolinas’ bars and music venus.
Children’s Storytime – Lumberton, 10:30-11 a.m. April 25 and weekly on Fridays at Robeson County Public Library, 101 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton.
Community cleanup, 10 a.m., April 26: A Community Trash/Litter clean-up will begin at Fairmont Food Lion. Public urged to assist.
Dining With Diabetes –Living With Diabetes, 1-3 p.m. April 29: There will be four different sessions that will include research-based education and recipe tastings. This series is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required. Use the following link to register: go.ncsu.edu/dwd2025.
Stride Into Wellness, 3:30-5 p.m. Aprl 29: Stride into Wellness is a free walking class to encourage walking and physical activity. This class is great for retirees or anyone who needs motivation. This is a group event but each individual is encouraged to stay within their own comfort zone. Registration is required. Go to https://go.ncsu.edu/strideintowellness or call the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center at 910-671-3276.
4-H Film Workshop Series, 5-7 p.m. May 1: The 4-H Film Workshop series allows children 12-18 to learn filmmaking, storytelling and video production to inspire social change. Meet at the first Thursday of each month at the Scotland County Cooperative Extension, 231 E. Cronly St. , Suite 800, Laurinburg, Cost: $10.
ONGOING
Children’s Storytime – Lumberton, 10:30-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, Robeson County Public Library, 101 N Chestnut St, Lumberton.
Children’s Storytime – Pembroke, 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Pembroke Library, 413 Blaine St, Pembroke.
Music, Rhymes, and Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month, Robeson County Public Library, 101 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton.
Children’s Storytime – Red Springs, 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of each month at Mc Millan Memorial Library, Red Springs.
Children’s Storytime – Fairmont, 4:30-5:30 p.m., on the fourth Tuesday of each month, at the Hector Mac Lean Library, 106 S. Main St., Fairmont.
Children’s Storytime – St. Pauls, 10:30-11:30 a.m., on the fourth Wednesday at the Annie H Mc Eachern Library, 223 W. Broad St, St Pauls.
Farmers Market: 3-6 p.m.m. On Wednesdays, the Robeson County Farmers Market showcases vegetables grown in Robeson County only. Local craft vendors are welcome as an addition to the MarMarketisit with the local farmers and get to know them. The market is open every 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 to The Barn at Risen Farms from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month to jam the night away. There might be a dance or two.
Music, Rhymes and Storytime: 10:30-11:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Robeson County Public Library, 101 N. Chestnut St., Lumberton.
Flock Swap—Robeson Co. Farmers Market: The Farmers Market will host a Flock Swap from a.m. to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month. The Swap will be held in the adjacent lot next to the Market Market and Water Streets. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Marie at [email protected].
Lumberton Horse and Tack Auction: The Horse and Tack Auction is held on the first Monday night of each month. Mark your calendars for this recurring event. All events are held at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Events Center in Robeson County.
