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Enjoy two high energy bands this week at The Rooster's Wife/Poplar Knight Spot in downtown Aberdeen.  This is live music that will warm you up during these frigid nights!

The Gravy Boys, Thursday Feb. 11th @ 7pm. 
Doors open at 6pm for Soup n' Songs.  Soup available till it runs out!

Angel Band, Sunday Feb. 14th (Valentine's Day!) @ 7pm

 For more info about local music & events, visit our calendar at sandhillsDig.com!

Congratulations to Stephanie Watts! She's won a $15 gift certificate to local favorite Swank Coffee Shoppe & Handmade Market in downtown Southern Pines next to the Sunrise Theater.  Thank you to all who sent in their photos...they were awesome!

*McKenzie with the "snow kid" she made

It is a good day when your younger brother comes home to visit and treats you to lunch. It's even better when the lunch he treats you to is a warm wedge of yummy goodness. I'll recount for you in photos:

Yep, the name "Wedgies" is a perfect fit considerting the Sandhills' famous pastime.  Not only are the sandwiches and pizzas made from wedges of pita bread, but all of the menu items have clever names too.

Wedgies is conveniently attached to the Exxon gas station next to Dairy Queen and behind the Pinecrest Plaza in Southern Pines.

Here we see Sam Franklin enjoying great conversation and the "Pitching Wedge" with his sister (or he's telling me to put the camera away, I can't remember...)

It looks like more rain is on the way and nothing cures a rainy day like a good time out with friends. The sandhillsDig.com suggestion for tonight?  Dinner with friends at your favorite local restaurant and then head over to The Jefferson Inn in downtown Southern Pines to hear the amazingly talented, up-and-coming band Old Avenue.

Old Avenue has been causing a stir in Raleigh (they recently opened for the Embers at North Hills) and have set out on tour with the release of their cd "Knockin' on Doors."

"With a sound that can only be described as funky, jazzy, infectious grooves that will make you dance, with melodies that were meant for sing alongs, Old Avenue is the essence of the upbeat happy tunes we've all been missing..." 

Old Avenue will be playing from 9pm - 1am.  Just what we need to cure these rainy day blues.

sandhillsDig.com wants to wish all a happy and joyous 2010.  May this new year be prosperous to our local restaurants, shops, businesses & full of blessings to our community.  Enjoy your black-eyed peas and bring it on 2010!

It is always fun to come up with just the right gift for your loved ones. Anna and I had the best time shopping for cool local gifts to give our family & friends this past Christmas. There was one gift in particular that we wanted to hold onto because of its fun factor…

For those of you that have not checked off everyone on your gift list and still need to find that special something...we encourage you to shop among our community's 300+ locally owned shops, restaurants & businesses.  Many of our locally owned businesses have year-end deals that will make you want to sing "I Feel Good" by James Brown.  Support your community this Christmas.  Shop local, Dine local & Be local.
 

Wednesday, Dec. 16 - Sunday Dec. 20

• Pirate Radio @ The Sunrise Theater
  

Thursday, December 17

• Get in the mood with Martha @ The Rooster's Wife - Poplar Knight Spot
  

  Ms. Bassett will join us for holiday cheer, soup and songs. Fresh bread, hot soup, and LIVE music. Doors open at 6 - feed the kids! and join your friends.
  

Meet Nina, the newest member of the SandhillsDig.com team. Although inexperienced (10 weeks old), she has already brought much energy and joy to the team.

For Anna and me, finding Nina was both fun and educational. Although Petfinder.com is a popular new resource for finding any and every pet nationwide, we decided we wanted to learn a little more about animal control and adoption in Moore County and adopt a “local.”

We headed to the Animal Center of Moore County and were amazed at the size, cleanliness and service at the Center and encourage you to visit if you haven’t already.

After speaking with Alfred Carter, Director of Animal Control, we learned that as this year draws to an end, they will likely have over 1300 pet adoptions!

Here are some other facts that we learned in our visit:

Join many locals and visitors alike this Friday evening, December 4, for the 2009 Village of Pinehurst Christmas Tree Lighting and Festivities. Entertainment starts at 5:30pm with caroling followed by the lighting of the village tree. Plus, we hear that Santa will be visiting from the North Pole. Bring your friends and family for this annual Pinehurst tradition!

For more info on local events, visit our calendar at sandhillsDig.com!

With the holiday season fast approaching, we have a number of local events that are worth getting on your personal calendars.  sandhillsDig.com will bring you the Wednesday What's Up each and every week through the end of 2009 to keep you connected to the best in our community.  Here we go... 

Wednesday, November 18th

• Aldena Frye Storewide Sale
• Downtown Aberdeen Sidewalk Sale
• Denker's Drive for the Sandhills/Moore Coalition
• Pinecrest Soccer vs. Green Hope in the Semifinals of the 4A State Championship

Thursday, November 19th

Soup season is here. Whether you are cold, sick, feeling a little down or just plain hungry, soups seem to do the trick. Anna is not feeling well today so I have been on a soup search. Here’s what I’ve found so far…

Hearty soup specials

The Villager Deli in Pinehurst serves up hot and hearty chili 365 days a year in addition to a different homemade soup everyday of the week:

• Monday - Cream of tomato with sherry
• Tuesday - Chicken gumbo
• Wednesday - Pot luck (Koley keeps you guessing)
• Thursday - Baked potato
• Friday - Clam chowder
• Saturday - Lobster bisque

Not your ordinary chicken soup

Mexican Chicken Soup - San Felipe in Aberdeen on 15-501 has a flavorful chicken soup made with rice, tomato, onion, avocado, cilantro & lime (pictured).