We Always Knew We Had Model Potential
But this is really not what we had in mind.
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At least the spaghetti trackers are giving us ideas for our weekend carb load. Remember to leave some out for Jim Cantore, or he'll come down the chimney and fill the pockets of his rain jacket with all your emergency candles.
FORWARD TO SOMEONE SAUCY
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Rock Me Like a ...
In honor of the first storm of the season, we're bringing you a list of ways to not just survive, but thrive. Other than downloading your Hurricane Ian playlist in case the WiFi goes down, here's what you'll need to do:
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- Throw the whole calendar away. Almost everything set for this weekend is off the books.
- Get yourself some hurricane snacks. Pine Scone Cafe sells dough logs at both its Southern Pines and Pinehurst locations. Cook it or, if power goes out, eat it raw. Just kidding, we're not endorsing that activity.
- Get into a new hobby. Hurricane-themed books, plus games and kids' activity kits can all be found at The Country Bookshop.
- Really get into a new hobby: We went to Eloise Trading Co. for a candle, and they enlightened us to the fact that they have copies of the Kama Sutra up for grabs. Do with this information what you will.
- Prepare for emergensways: In case of power outages, grab a head lamp or waterproof matches from River Jack. In case of extreme boredom, grab some puzzles from Mockingbird on Broad. If you get hungry, check Red's Corner, where some food trucks have vowed to serve come rain, wind or power outage.
- Stock up on the essentials: Celebrate Oktoberfest at home with a growler to-go from Southern Pines, Hatchet or Railhouse breweries, or a crowler from Pinehurst Brewing Co.
SWAYSCRIBER PERK: Take home a storm of your very own courtesy of Reverie Cocktails, which has bottled up a batch of carbonated Hurricanes made with light and dark rum. One lucky swaybae will win a gift certificate for a growler of his home-delivered carbonated bevs (a $55 value). For a chance to win, reply with what you'll be doing to pass the time this weekend.
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Short-Term Rental Saga Continues
Days of our Airbnb lives. After hearing another two hours of comments from those on both sides of the long-debated issue this week, Pinehurst Village Council has delayed a vote on a proposed ban of short-term rentals.
- ICYMI: Supporters of a ban say that residents deserve a traditional neighborhood experience and shouldn't be forced to live beside homes that see a constant turnover of vacationing strangers who may be noisy, leave trash, violate HOA rules or break local laws. Those against the ban say that Pinehurst owes its early success to vacation rentals, and its future success as a tourist destination (and the economic benefits the area sees as a result) depends on them.
Mayor John Strickland said he anticipates the council voting next month. Stay tuned.
SPONSORED BY FIRSTHEALTH FITNESS
Pink a Massage, Any Massage
Word on the street is that treating yo'self feels even better when it comes with a chance to give back. When you purchase a discounted Think Pink Massage Package at FirstHealth Fitness between Oct. 10-22, you'll get two 1-hour massages for $126 — and $2 will be donated to oncology massages for local cancer patients. Thinking pink all October? Save the date and sweat it out at the Pink Out LesMills Launch Event Fundraiser on Oct. 29. Feel good, do good.
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Pretty Little Lattes
What has Pinehurst bean up to? Updates to The Carolina Hotel, which included renovating the Coffee House. The revamp has been brewing for the last nine months and its team is ready to serve up coffees, pastries, grab-n-go sandwiches and more.
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All food items are made in-house daily and there's a variety of coffees, teas and milks to choose from. You can also order Pinehurst Brewing Co.'s Pivoted IPA or the 1895 Lager. Cocktails will be coming soon.
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SPONSORED BY THE MIRA FOUNDATION
The Grass Is Blue on the Other Side
Sunday, Oct. 9, Noon to 7:30 p.m.: Attend the Mira Foundation's Farm Fest, an outdoor music festival, and help raise money for guide dogs for visually impaired children. Bring a chair or blanket to relax while you listen to bluegrass, country, soul, classic rock and blues and eat snacks from food trucks. Beer, cider and wine will also be available for purchase.
SPONSORED BY SCOTLAND COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
I'm Blue, Da Ba Bee Da Ba Di
Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Yo listen up here's a story, about a little guy who settled Laur-in-burg. Get a peek into the life of farmer John Blue on his 200-acre homestead during the John Blue Cotton Festival. Tour the 1800s home and cabins, see the mule-powered cotton gin in action, shop local pumpkins and produce, pet farm animals, indulge in modern fair food and more. White his house, with lots of little windows.
SPONSORED BY FESTIVAL D'AVION
Move In the Flight Direction
Oct. 28-29: With tickets to Festival D'Avion. It's plane and simple, this annual celebration of Freedom and Flight is for everyone to enjoy with aircraft of all sizes, a kids zone and costume contest, skydiving exhibits, live music, food and more. This two-day event features a concert Friday night by the REO Speedwagon tribute band, REO Survivor, and happenings all day Saturday. Tickets start at $15 and kids 12 and under are free. Sugar, how'd you get so flyyy?
OTHER THINGS THAT ARE STILL A THING:
- Friday, Sept. 30, 6-8:30 p.m: Forte Fitness rocks the Fair Barn for a good cause. DANCE*FIT for the Cure. Tickets are $30; bring your best 80s hair.
- Through Saturday: Organizers of the Moore County Agricultural Fair says they are watching conditions at the fairgrounds, but we guess the event will go on until the weather is no longer — wait for it — fair. Keep tabs.
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SPONSORED BY BLOOM PRECISION AESTHETICS
Practice Self-Care With These Porefectionists
Improve yourselfie with the team at Bloom Precision Aesthetics, a medical-grade skin spa that placed first for Best Injectables and Fillers and second for Best New Business in this year's Best of the Pines.
"It's about the relationships — bringing a level of care that focuses on the whole person, in a space where medicine meets art," says owner Bri Vincent. "We can always find a way to make sure when someone leaves here, they feel better, no matter the budget."
The spa recently moved into the Pinehurst Theatre Building, 90 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. It's time to bloom.
- Friday, Oct. 7, 4-7 p.m.: Celebrate the grand opening at the Village Soiree, a sip-and-stroll starting at the Village Wine Shop and ending at Bloom's HQ with a chance to win a $3,000 package. Follow for deets.
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For Bookworms on a Budget
Are you into book clubs but not into the investment of constantly buying books? The Southern Pines Public Library has kits just for you and 9 of your friends who say they're into conserving resources but might really just be cheap.
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SP Library staffers Missy Miller and Mary Howard
In each kit there will be 10 copies of said book and discussion questions that can be checked out for up to six weeks. There are 35 book club kits and the library adds one a month so you and your book club always have something fresh. See what kits are available here.
- Bonus: Want to join an established club? The library has a few; check the calendar or contact the staff for days and times.
SPONSORED BY KUMON CENTER SOUTHERN PINES
The Early Bird Gets The
... free registration. While the new Kumon Center is working hard to get their physical location tutor-ly ready, their online portal has their digital pencils sharpened and ready to (schoolhouse) rock. Explore their non-traditional tutoring classes in reading and math that are appropriate for kids ages 3-17. Sign up your little academic rockstars for free registration from October 1-31. A-B-C, Easy As Virtually.
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Stay Dry, Swaybies.
Your homework: Bring your pumpkins inside.
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