On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Sandhills Woman’s Exchange, 15 Azalea Road, Pinehurst, will reopen for the fall season.
The historical 1823 log cabin has several events to celebrate 2023 as the cabin celebrates its 200th year. On opening day, local guitarist John Martin will play tunes for the lunch crowd from noon to 2 p.m.
As a bow to summer’s end, Nana & Papa’s Ice Cream truck will scoop a variety of flavors, cones and sundaes from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Guests will notice an all-new look in the front museum of the cabin in celebration of the cabin’s Bicentennial compliments of volunteer Glenda Kirby’s collections. The gift shop has been updated with new paint and botanical curtains.
Once a month on Wednesdays, the popular ‘Lunch n’ Learn’ events for the 200th year are already scheduled to include:
Wednesday, Sept. 27 — Jon Davis of Wild Birds Unlimited, “Attracting Birds to Your Yard”
Wednesday, Oct. 25 — Ray Owen of Arts Council of Moore County, “Ghosts of Campbell House”
Wednesday, Nov. 29 — Carley Sutton of Moore County Historical Society, “Holidays Past in the Pines”
Wednesday, Feb. 28 — Tina Bozkurt of The Timeless Teacup, “The Timeless Nature of Tea”
Wednesday, March 27 — Mary Sommer of Squared Away Mary, “Spring Cleaning — A Sentimental Journey: Decluttering the ‘heart’ stuff”
Wednesday, April 24 — Carol Dowd of Botanicals Fabulous Flowers & Events, “Spring Forward with Beautiful Flowers”
All programs start promptly at 10 a.m. with a chef Katrina lunch and dessert followed from 11 a.m. to noon. The $30 per person ticket is for limited seating. For more information and registration, call the SWE at 910-295-4677.
Hours of operation for the nonprofit are Monday — Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Be sure to check their website www.sandhillswe.org and Facebook page for updates.
Courtesy photo/Contributed.
