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.
June 11
RICHMOND COUNTY SENIOR DEMOCRATS will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Pat’s Kitchen with a business meeting to follow dinner. For more information, call 910-582-2950.
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.
June 12
THE SINGING REVELATIONS from Lumberton will perform at 7 p.m. at East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Church, 189 Airport Road, Rockingham. There will be no admission charge, but a love offering will be received.
FORD’S BLUEGRASS MILL, 134 City Lake Drive, Rockingham, will have a dance every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with different live bands playing bluegrass, country and/or Southern rock. No alcohol or smoking is allowed. Come out and enjoy dancing or just listening to some live music. For more information, call James at 910-895-6253.
June 13
PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by the East Rockingham United Methodist Church Men’s Club from 7 until 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The charge is $4 for all-you-can-eat. A sweets and craft sale will be held at the same time.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at East Rockingham Free Will Baptist Church, 189 Airport Road, Rockingham. Donations will be received.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL for McDonald Baptist Church, 259 McDonald Church Road, Rockingham, will have its kickoff from noon to 3 p.m. for registration. Bible school will then take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly June 14-18. The theme will be “Journey Off The Map.”
June 14
ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION of the descendants of James and Wincey Thompson Blake and their descendants of Richmond and Montgomery counties at 1 p.m. at Blackwood Chapel Church. Bring family information, pictures and food. New book of Pekin stories will be available.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly June 14-18 at Cordova United Methodist Church, 130 Ledbetter St. will be for kids ages 5-12. Meals will be served every night. Join them for a week at SonRise National Park, where they’ll discover God’s word. For further information, contact Pat at 910-895-4509.
SISTER TO SISTER STRAIGHT TALK from 6 to 7 p.m. at Faith Assembly Outreach Ministries, 148 Daniels St., Hamlet. The event is about women coming together and talking about things that really matter. It’s a support group for women of all ages. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 910-995-2413.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6:30 to 8 p.m. nightly June 14-18 at Pee Dee United Methodist Church. The theme will be “Everest: Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power.” Snacks will be provided.
June 15
ANNUAL SINAI KINGDOM SUMMER CAMP hosted by Mount Sinai Baptist Church is currently conducting registration. The camp will begin June 15, end on July 31 and will be closed during the week of July 6 in observance of Independence Day. The camp is open to young people ages 4-14. The camp will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The initial registration fee is $45, and the weekly rate is $30. If there are multiple children from a family, discounts will be given. Contact Camp Director Cordelia Steele at 910-417-9552 to arrange a time to complete the registration packet. This packet, along with the registration fee, will need to be completed and received before the young person(s) can attend the camp.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily June 15-19 at First Baptist Church of Hamlet, 208 Charlotte St., Hamlet. The theme will be “Hometown Nazareth.” The adult vacation Bible school will be taught by Pastor Randy Bishop and will study “Soul Detox” by Craig Groeschel at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BLOOD DRIVE from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Baptist Church, U.S. 1 North, Rockingham. Contact Betty McRae at 910-895-9842 to make an appointment.
OPENING RECEPTION for the young artists’ art exhibit from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Calvin Little Room of Leath Memorial Library in Rockingham. The exhibit will run from 4 to 7 p.m. on Mondays and from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays from June 15 until Aug. 28. Entries must be received between 2 and 6:30 p.m. on June 8. All events are open to the public. Fore more information and for entry rules, call Peg Andersen at 910-895-6909 or Pat Halligan at 410-596-2770.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 5 to 7 p.m. nightly June 15-19 at Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church on Mizpah Road in the Ashely Chapel community. Classes are for all ages. The theme for the week will be “Jesus: The True Superhero.” Everyone is invited to attend.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6 to 8 p.m. nightly June 15-19 at Sidney Grove Church of Deliverance, 401 McIntyre Road, Ellerbe. Classes are available for all ages. Transportation is available by calling the church at 910-652-3133, the pastor at 910-652-4256 or the Bible school director at 910-652-3791. All are invited.
June 16
HAMLET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Jones Cafe on Main Street.
June 17
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Henry’s in downtown Rockingham.
THE ROCKINGHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting at 5 p.m. at the Rush Building, 733 Armstead St., Rockingham. The Rockingham Housing Authority is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for this meeting, contact 910-997-3316.
THE RICHMOND COUNTY ENRICHMENT CORP. will hold its board meeting immediately following the Rockingham Housing Authority board meeting at the Rush Building, 733 Armstead St., Rockingham. Richmond County Enrichment Corp. is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for this meeting, contact 910-997-3316.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6 to 7:30 p.m. nightly on June 17, June 24 and July 1 at East Rockingham United Methodist Church.
June 19
HOT DOG SUPPER from 5 until 7 p.m. at Rockingham Wesleyan Church, 618 N. Lee St. off U.S. 220, in the fellowship hall. The cost is $5 per plate for two hot dogs, chips and drink. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 910-895-4436.
QUARTERLY SOUTHERN GOSPEL SINGING featuring Cameronian Quartet, Donnie Gilliam, Southern Redeemed and Stand Linda Jacobs will begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. at Joy Free Will Baptist Church, 864 N.C. 177 South in Hamlet. Light refreshments will be served after the free concert. No love offering will be taken. For more information, call Stan or Linda Jacobs at 910-895-7015 or email [email protected].
FORD’S BLUEGRASS MILL, 134 City Lake Drive, Rockingham, will have a dance every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with different live bands playing bluegrass, country and/or Southern rock. No alcohol or smoking is allowed. Come out and enjoy dancing or just listening to some live music. For more information, call James at 910-895-6253.
June 20
COUNTRY BREAKFAST from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Pee Dee United Methodist Church. Cost is $6 for all-you-can-eat. Proceeds go to church building fund and a monthly donation to Place of Grace.
FAMILY FUN DAY presented by Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hoffman Recreational Complex, 106 Thompson St., Hoffman. There will be karaoke, bingo, carnival rides, AAU basketball tournaments, hay rides, food, prizes, entertainment, helicopter rides and much more. Admission for the basketball tournament is $5 for adults and $3 for children. For more information, call 910-281-4476.
BROTHERS LEANING ON ANOTHER CREATING KINGS, a group for young African-American males ages 12-18 in the Richmond County community, will have a meet-and-greet from 1 to 5 p.m. at Leath Memorial Library in Rockingham. One college-bound student will receive a $500 scholarship. For more information, email [email protected] or call 586-967-8396.
June 22
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 6 to 8 p.m. nightly June 22-26 at First Baptist Church, 329 West Ave., Hamlet. The theme will be “Truth, Justice and Power, the Jesus Way.” Classes are available for all ages. The public is invited to attend.
June 23
THE WEYMOUTH CENTER will present Casey Goggin, third-place winner in the national Poetry Out Loud competition from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Goggin, a graduating senior at Pinecrest High School, will share with the public a selection of poems that launched him onto the national stage. A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public. For reserved seating, call 910-692-6261.
June 25
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Pat’s Kitchen. Rockingham High School upper and lower classes are invited to join. Call 910-997-6440 by June 2 if planning to attend.
SOUNDS ON THE GROUNDS CONCERT featuring ’90s cover band Groovetown from 6 to 9 p.m. at Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Advance tickets are $5 and $10 at the gate. Children under 12 are free. Tickets are available at the Weymouth Center office and Country Bookshop. Bring a chair or blanket to the lawn at Weymouth. Call 910-692-6261 for more information or look on weymouthcenter.org.
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
June 26
FORD’S BLUEGRASS MILL, 134 City Lake Drive, Rockingham, will have a dance every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. with different live bands playing bluegrass, country and/or Southern rock. No alcohol or smoking is allowed. Come out and enjoy dancing or just listening to some live music. For more information, call James at 910-895-6253.
June 27
MONTHLY BREAKFAST from 7 to 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Hamlet. Plates are $5 for two meats, eggs, grits, biscuit, gravy, coffee and juice. Take-outs are also available.
June 30
TOWN OF HOFFMAN SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM will begin on June 30 and run until Aug. 8. The events will take place at the recreation center located at 106 Thompson Road. Registration forms may be picked up at the Hoffman Town Hall building during regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and noon to 5 p.m. on Thursdays. Contact Rory or Jones or Cynthia Northcutt at 910-281-3606 with any questions.
ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION from 7 to 9 p.m. at Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. All are welcome. Bring your instrument(s) and your own beverage.
July 6
BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES RETIRED EMPLOYEES will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Restaurant.
July 9
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.
July 23
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
July 24
BLOOD DRIVE by the American Red Cross from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2116 W. Main St., Ellerbe. Contact Elsie Freeman at 910-817-4720 to make an appointment for a whole blood or double red cell donation.
July 27
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. daily July 27-31 at First Baptist Church, 201 N. Randolph St., Rockingham. This VBS will be a joint endeavor between First United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church of Rockingham. The theme for the week will be “Everest: Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power.”
August 13
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.
August 27
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.