The deadline for all Community Calendar items is 4:30 p.m. the day prior to publishing. To list your event, email Matt Harrelson at [email protected] or call 910-817-2674. Please send an email or call as soon as possible if your event is canceled due to weather.
September 5
COUNTRY BREAKFAST from 7 to 10 a.m. at Spring Hill Wesleyan Church, located off N.C. 38 on Spring Hill Church Road, Hamlet. Plates are $6 for all-you-can-eat. Carry-out plates are available. Call 910-582-5150. Funds raised will go for future projects, missions and those in need.
YARD SALE beginning at 7 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 1018 W. Hamlet Ave., Hamlet. All proceeds will benefit a mission trip to Honduras.
PLATE SALE starting at 10 a.m. at Freedom Ministries No. 1, 211 Earle Franklin Drive, Dobbins Heights. There will be whiting, fried chicken and barbecue plates for $7 each. Sides include coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, roll and dessert. Sandwiches will also be available for $4 each. Will deliver five or more plates. Call 910-995-9434 or 910-206-7521.
September 7
THE TOWN OF HOFFMAN has rescheduled its regular board meeting from Sept. 7 to Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall building in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Contact Town Hall with questions at 910-281-3606.
September 8
BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES RETIRED EMPLOYEES will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Restaurant in Rockingham.
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. at Pattan’s Downtown Grille.
THE RICHMOND COUNTY NAACP will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, U.S. 74 E., Hamlet. All members are asked to be present. Everyone is invited to attend.
September 10
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
September 11
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1952 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Peking Wok in Rockingham.
GAITHER-STYLE BENEFIT SINGING for James and Rachel Leviner to begin at 6 p.m. at East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Church, 189 Airport Road, Rockingham. Hot dog plates will be sold in the fellowship hall from 3 to 5 p.m. and include two hot dogs, chips, dessert and drink. For more information, contact Jeanine Hanson at 910-995-0099 or Linda Jacobs at 910-895-7015.
September 12
PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by the East Rockingham United Methodist Church Men’s Club from 7 to 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. The charge is $4 for all-you-can-eat. A sweets and craft sale will be held at the same time.
CONCEALED CARRY CLASS from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 573 Battley Dairy Road, Hamlet. This nine-hour class will equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to operate and carry their handgun concealed. This class is presented in the classroom and on the range. Students must bring a handgun and 50 rounds of ammo. After completing the class successfully, students will receive a certificate that allows them to apply with the state for their concealed carry permit. Must be 21 to participate. Pre-registration and deposit required. The cost of the class is $75. For more information, contact Robert Taylor at 910-995-3387.
RICHMOND RAPTORS 10 U BASEBALL TEAM will have a short stacks for big change fundraiser from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Fatz Café in Rockingham. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage links, maple syrup, butter, fruit cocktail, coffee, tea or milk. Adult tickets are $7 and children age 6 and under eat free.
GENERAL STORE DAY from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Timbers Crossing Free Will Baptist Church’s new location of 277 Loch Haven Road, Rockingham. There will be hot dogs, popcorn, snow cones, funnel cakes, drinks, music, singing and a second-time-around sale. For more information, contact Kathy Fields at 910-582-5101 or Donna Taylor at 910-582-4517.
RICHMOND COUNTY 4-H GOAT SHOW will start at 1 p.m. on Dale DeWitt’s farm on N.C. 73 in Ellerbe. The show traditionally draws around 50 4-H’ers from across the region to show their animals and showmanship skills. There will be food sold on-site. Call the Cooperative Extension office at 910-997-8255 for directions or to make a donation.
BLACK TIE FUNDRAISER GALA sponsored by Macedonia Church Auxiliary from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hoffman Park and Recreation Complex, 106 Thompson St., Hoffman. The charge is $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 4-11. There will be a steak and chicken dinner, a special dessert, live music and a fashion and talent show. For more information, contact trustee Daniel T. Kelly at 910-281-4476.
September 13
THE DESCENDANTS OF GEORGE HENRY AND CARRIE GRICE GUINN will celebrate their family reunion at 1 p.m. at the East Rockingham Senior Center in Herbert C. Diggs Memorial Park.
DIVORCECARE, a weekly seminar and support group, will hold a 13-week session from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sundays beginning Sept. 13 at Hamlet Church of God of Prophecy, 615 Cheraw Road, Hamlet. For more information or to sign up, call 910-582-2226 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
September 14
EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.
LEAK STREET ALUMNI CHAPTER OF ROCKINGHAM will travel to Suitland, Maryland, to attend the Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter Western Disco on Oct. 10. The group will leave on Oct. 9 and return Oct. 11. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 14. Anyone interested in attending can call Rosa Gales at 910-730-3895. At least 15-25 are needed to attend.
September 15
THE ROCKINGHAM DOWNTOWN CORP. will have its regular monthly meeting at noon at the Richmond County Cooperative Extension office, 123 Caroline St., Rockingham. Bring a lunch or contact Susan Kelly at 910-997-8255 to order a $7 lunch.
WOMEN’S CLUB OF HAMLET will hold its autumn card party at 6:30 p.m. at a cost of $8 per chair. Included are a light supper, snacks, drinks, prizes for high and low and door prizes. Contact Charlotte Cowan at 910-582-1730 or Pat Maloney at 910-582-1717 for reservations. Reservations are required.
September 19
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST with sausage, bacon and grits from 7 to 11 a.m. at Ledbetter United Methodist Church. There will also be a bake sale.
BLUEGRASS AND BARBECUE FUNDRAISER to purchase a wheelchair-accessible van for Caleb Buffaloe will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Pickin’ Shed, 24181 Marston Road, Laurel Hill. There will be barbecue and hot dogs with all the fixins, a raffle drawing with a $1,000 first prize, baked goods and homemade crafts and 50/50 drawing. The music lineup consists of Red Bluff Ramblers, Burrows Brothers, Thickety Creek, The Church Family, Triple Toe Cloggers and storyteller J.A. Bolton. Bring a lawn chair and clogging shoes. For raffle tickets or more information, call 910-462-2999 or 910-206-1862.
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958 will celebrate its 57th reunion/ 75th birthday party with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at Liberty Place in downtown Rockingham.
September 24
ROCKINGHAM LIONS CLUB BARBECUE from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lions clubhouse on U.S. 220 North in Rockingham. Barbecue plates and 1-pound containers are $7 apiece. Will deliver for five or more plates. For more information, call Tri-Cook Electrical at 910-895-1112 or Neal Watkins at 910-331-7191.
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
September 26
TEE OFF FOR STETSON BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT with a 9 a.m. shotgun start at Hyland Golf Club in Southern Pines. Stetson is 3 years old and was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in June of this year. Proceeds will go to his family to cover travel and medical expenses and any other costs associated with his treatment. Lunch will be served and door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will be available. Cost is $200 per team for a four-man captain’s choice, hole sponsorships are $50 and individual sponsorships are $25. Call Rick at 910-331-5606 or Kenny at 910-995-1806 to sign up.
JADA’S HELPING HANDS will host its annual fundraiser to help disadvantaged children with physical disabilities and handicaps from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1596 U.S. 74 E. in Hamlet. There will be food, games and prizes. All proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House and Duke Medical Center Children’s Unit.
J.P. STEVENS, BIBB AND WEST POINT PEPPERELL FORMER EMPLOYEES will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church in Hamlet. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Bonnie at 910-730-2331 or Teresa at 910-582-4424.
THE KING’S BALL AND DINNER presented by the Philadelphia United Methodist men from 5 to 9 p.m. at the East Hamlet Community Center, 155 Old Laurel Hill Road, Hamlet. Tickets are $10. The guest speaker for the evening will be former major league baseball player Alvin Morman with a guest performance from The Mighty Swan Jubilee.
October 3
ROCKINGHAM LIONS CLUB ANNUAL BARBECUE DINNER AND AUCTION with dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. and the auction beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 910-895-1112, 910-334-2050 or 910-331-7191.
October 8
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
October 12
EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.
October 22
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
October 30
WILLS AND ADVANCE DIRECTIVES CLINIC conducted by Legal Aid of North Carolina at the Dobbins Heights Community Center, 222 Earle Franklin Drive, Dobbins Heights. The clinic will cover preparation and execution of wills, powers of attorneys, health care powers of attorneys and living wills. To attend free of charge, participants must be screened and reserve a space by calling 919-542-0475 or 1-800-672-5834 before Oct. 25.
November 9
EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.
November 12
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.