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.

December 19

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH will host a brotherhood men’s breakfast at 9 a.m. at Pat’s Kitchen in Rockingham.

CHRISTMAS JOY CONCERT featuring acclaimed concert pianist Fr. David Masterson, violin virtuoso Cole Freeman and the Christ Church Anglican Children’s Choir will take place at 3 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, 750 Fairway Drive, Southern Pines. Admission is free. For more information, call 757-416-8234.

December 21

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will take place from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Church, 987 U.S. 1 North, Rockingham. To make an appointment, call Betty McRae at 910-895-9842.

December 25

TOWN OF HOFFMAN will be closed Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas. For more information, contact Town Hall at 910-281-3606.

December 26

MONTHLY BREAKFAST served by First United Methodist Church of Hamlet will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. at the church. Plates consist of two meats, eggs, grits, biscuit and gravy, juice and coffee for $5. Takeouts are also available.

December 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE MASQUERADE presented by Influential Entertainment featuring DJ K Smooth is planned at the Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College in Hamlet. Formal dress. Tickets are $20 and can be ordered by calling 910-206-1084. They can also be purchased at Big Dad-Ez T-shirt shop, 485 E. Broad Ave., Rockingham.

January 1

TOWN OF HOFFMAN will be closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. For more information, contact Town Hall at 910-281-3606.

January 2

COUNTRY BREAKFAST from 7 to 10 a.m. at Spring Hill Wesleyan Church, located off N.C. 38 on Spring Hill Church Road, Hamlet. All-you-can-eat for $6. Carry-out plates are available. Call 910-582-5150. Funds raised will go for future projects, missions and those in need.

January 5

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge, 307 Main St., Hamlet. Support the blood drive by making an appointment with Bill Dennis at [email protected] or by calling 910-417-0565.

January 9

PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by the East Rockingham United Methodist Church Men’s Club will be from 7 to 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. The charge is $4 for all-you-can-eat. A sweets and crafts sale will be held at the same time.

January 11

EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.

January 14

MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.

January 21

THE DeWITT SERIES presents Centennial Sinatra, a show celebrating the 100th birthday of “Old Blue Eyes” at 7:30 p.m. at Cole Auditorium in Hamlet. Season ticket-holders should present tickets for admission. Individual show tickets are available by calling 910-410-1691.

January 28

MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.

February 8

EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.

February 11

MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.

February 25

MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.

March 10

MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.

March 14

EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.

March 24

MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.

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