Imagine Moore

19/10/2026

The tickets sales deadline for this event has been extended.

This is a celebration of two extraordinary members of our community and at the same time contributing to the Moore County Community Foundation an organization that provide grants to many non-profits in Moore County.

****Ticket Deadline Extended for 2026 Man and Woman of the Year Celebration *****

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SOUTHERN PINES, NC — There's still time to be part of one of Moore County's most meaningful celebrations! The Moore County Community Foundation has extended the ticket purchase deadline for its 2026 Man and Woman of the Year Celebration, taking place Tuesday, November 17, at the Country Club of North Carolina.

This year's celebration will honor Dr. Karen Sullivan as Woman of the Year and David Michael Wolff as Man of the Year, recognizing their extraordinary leadership, service, and lasting contributions to Moore County.

The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a special program celebrating the honorees.

Tickets are $150 per person, with reserved tables of eight available for $1,100. Proceeds support the Moore County Community Foundation's mission of strengthening our community through grants to local nonprofit organizations.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate two remarkable community leaders while supporting the future of Moore County!

Tickets may be purchased online at:
https://nccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=7308

For additional information, contact Rose Young at 910-229-6403 or [email protected].

Celebrating Leadership. Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Moore County.

05/10/2026

"I have listened to this podcast several times myself and I learn something new each time. If you haven't heard this before or even if you have, you'll get something new out of it too. " Welcome back to the Imagine More podcast. In this episode our host Rose Young interviews Kathy Stoddard Torrey .....

25/09/2026

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Email from Friends of Weymouth, Inc. Music, celebrations, community partners, and plenty of reasons to gather at Weymouth this season.     The Wey of Things A look at upcoming events at Weymouth Cente

21/09/2026

What do you get when you combine mysteries, puzzles, storytelling, teamwork, and a 23-year Army veteran with a brand-new idea?

You get The Gilded Lantern Co.!

On this episode of The Imagine Moore Podcast, I sit down with founder Phil McNutt to talk about his unexpected second act and why he spent five years studying immersive entertainment before deciding, “Okay, I’m going to do this!”

We talk about starting over, entrepreneurship, the things that don’t go according to plan, and what happens when you put down the screens, gather a group of people, and give them a mystery to solve together.

And here’s the fun part: The Gilded Lantern comes to YOU! Think private parties, community gatherings, corporate events, team building, and special events. Instead of another ordinary get-together, give your guests an adventure they have to solve together.

Listen to The Gilded Lantern: Where Mystery, Teamwork & Adventure Come Together on The Imagine Moore Podcast.
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Then check out Phil and start planning your own adventure:
www.thegildedlanternco.com/

Keep imagining Moore!

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21/09/2026

What happens when 23 years of military service leads to an entirely unexpected second act filled with mysteries, puzzles, storytelling, and adventure? On this episode of The Imagine Moore Podcast, Rose sits down with Phil McNutt, founder of The Gilded Lantern Co., a mobile immersive entertainment co...

14/09/2026

Have you heard about Weymouth’s Come Sunday Jazz Series?

If not, you’ve been missing some pretty great music and this Sunday, September 20 is a wonderful time to jump in!

We’re taking Come Sunday Jazz to the next level for Jazz Under the Stars: The First Annual Weymouth Jazz Festival, from 4:00–7:30 p.m. on the beautiful lawn at Weymouth.

And wait until you hear who’s playing!

🎷 Brooks Myrick — North Moore High School senior and one of our talented Opening Acts musicians

🎶 Butler Knowles — North Carolina bassist and composer

⭐ Sarah Hanahan — Juilliard graduate and DownBeat’s #1 Rising Star Alto Saxophonist of 2025

Bring your lawn chair, bring some friends, and make an afternoon of it. Kiwanis of the Sandhills will be serving up dinner, and The Gentleman Mobile Bar will be mixing specialty cocktails while some absolutely fabulous jazz fills the Weymouth lawn.

Never been to a jazz concert? Perfect. You don’t have to know a thing about jazz to enjoy great music, good food, a cocktail, and a beautiful Sunday afternoon with friends.

Sunday, September 20
4:00–7:30 p.m.
Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities

Come see what Come Sunday Jazz is all about and help us kick off what we hope will become a new Weymouth tradition.

Bring a chair. Bring your friends. We’ll bring the jazz!

First Responders, teachers, and students receive a discounted ticket of $10.00 Just purchase your ticket at the gate and let us know what category.

07/09/2026

NEW EPISODE OF THE IMAGINE MOORE PODCAST!

What happens when you open a fitness studio and discover that the most important thing you're building isn't the business it's the people?

This week, I'm sitting down with my friend Lori West, owner of Pure Barre Southern Pines, as she celebrates an amazing milestone: 10 YEARS in business! 🎉

We talk about how she got started, surviving the early years of business ownership (and COVID!), faith and leadership, the importance of giving back, and the incredible community that has grown around Pure Barre Southern Pines.

And yes, we also talk about that person sitting in her car outside the studio wondering if she's actually brave enough to walk through the door.

Lori has spent ten years raising the barre...not just in fitness, but in the way a local business can support and strengthen its community.

Tune in to The Imagine Moore Podcast and hear Lori's story. It's a good one! imaginemoorepodcast25.podbean.com/

Pure Barre Southern Pines
📞 (910) 246-2164
purebarre.com/location/southern-pines-nc

07/09/2026

What does it take to build a business that lasts ten years and along the way discover that what you're really building is people and community? On this episode of The Imagine Moore Podcast, Rose sits down with Lori West, owner of Pure Barre Southern Pines, as the studio celebrates its 10-year annive...

17/08/2026

🎙️ NEW IMAGINE MOORE PODCAST EPISODE!

We’re heading back to The Pines Times, but this time we’re hearing from the next generation!

I sat down with Sarah Baker, daughter of co owner Ashley Baker, to talk about what it is really like to be part of a family business and help shape the future of a community favorite.

We talk about how The Pines Times is growing from an events calendar into a true community connector, including the Midlife in the Pines and Ask Auntie Pine, PineyFest for young entrepreneurs, and the upcoming The Pines Weddings & Events.

And yes, I asked Sarah what it is REALLY like working with her family.

A special thank you to The Pines Times for supporting local businesses and organizations throughout our community and for hosting a special page for the Imagine Moore Podcast.

Listen to the new episode and then go see what’s happening in The Pines!

17/08/2026

What happens when a beloved community resource becomes a family business and the next generation gets a seat at the table? On this episode of the Imagine Moore Podcast, Rose Young sits down with Sarah Baker, daughter of The Pines Times co owner Ashley Baker, to talk about what it is really like to h...