JULY 27-31

CRAFT CAMP: For ages 6 and up on July 27-31 from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. Pre-registration required. Call 910-331-3654 for information. Arts Richmond sponsored.

JULY 28

PREGNANCY FAIR: Annual FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital Pregnancy Fair 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 at Richmond Memorial Hospital Auditorium. New and expectant parents invited to attend an informative evening on the aspects of childbirth. There will also be refreshments and exhibits. Free. For more information, call (910) 417-3735.

AMVETS: Post 316 will meet Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.

JULY 29

HUMANE SOCIETY: 2009 Spay/Neuter Programs. Open to all. No residency or income restriction vouchers for $57 to $77 include transportation to/from clinic, surgery, pain meds and rabies vaccine or $20 vouchers available for Richmond County households receiving any one or more public assistance items - Medicaid, Food Stamps, Work First, Health Choice, adoption or foster care assistance or Medical Qualifying Benefit (MQB) assistance. Health Department lobby, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vouchers available all other days at animal shelter. Call 895-0335 for more information.

AUG. 1

WATER RACE: NC State Water Race Championship and Bench Show at Richmond County Cooners Club just past Ledbetter Lake on the left. Gates open at 10 a.m. Events include water race, bench show, vet clinic, rabies, vaccines, microchip, ice cream bar, raffle, dog box give away. Contact Randy McDonald, 910-652-3555.

LAWNMOWER RACING: There will be a Lawnmower Race at the Ellerbe Lions Club, Ellerbe, Aug, 1, 2009. Gate opens at 4 p.m. and first race at 6:30 p.m. There will be food concessions. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for school age. Web site http://racing.ellerbelionsclubnc.com

DOCKERY FAMILY REUNION: Descendants of Alexander and Molly Mason Dockery will hold at reunion Aug. 1 at Pine Grove and Galestown Community Center. Interested family members should call 582-2022, 997-2391 or 704-254-0439 for more information.

COUNTRY BREAKFAST: Spring Hill Wesleyan Church on Aug. 1 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. All you care to eat buffet $4. Everyone invited. Church located off Hwy. 38 on Spring Hill Church Road. Carry-out plates available. Phone (910) 582-5150.

DOBBINS HEIGHTS: 25th Anniversary Celebration will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Family entertainment, refreshments, fun. Information, call 582-6002.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE: Richmond Community Theatre presents the Children’s Summer production of “Poultry in Motion”. Public invited. Two performances on Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door.

AUG. 2

BENSON/PAUL FAMILY REUNION: Sunday, Aug. 2, 12 noon to 5 p.m. at East Rockingham Senior Center. Bring all the family and food baskets.

AUG. 3

CHILDREN’S THEATRE AUDITIONS: RCC Cole Auditorium hosts a week-long residency of the Missoula Children’s Theatre presenting “Robinson Crusoe.” Auditions begin at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3. Auditions are open to students entering grades 1-12. Fifty students will be selected. For more information contact the Cole Box Office at 410-1691 or Arts Richmond at (910) 997-6008 or visit www.richmondcc.edu/coleindex.html Free.

BLOOD DRIVE: Monday, Aug. 3, Rockingham Wesleyan Church, Rockingham, from 3 until 7:30 p.m. in memory of Doris Turner Martin.

AUG. 4

SARA LEE HOSIERY RETIREES: Breakfast on Tuesday, Aug, 4, at Shoney’s at 9 a.m.

4-H LIVESTOCK CLUB: The Richmond County 4-H Livestock Club will meet Tuesday, August 4, at 6:30 PM at the Richmond County Cooperative Extension Office in Rockingham. Topic for meeting will be Richmond County Goat Show. For more information contact Michelle Stumbo, 4-H Extension Agent at 910-997-8255.

AUG. 7

BLOOD DRIVE: Friday, Aug. 7, Lowes, Rockingham, from 2 until 6:30 p.m.

AUG. 8

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION: Classes 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, third-floor auditorium, Richmond Memorial Hospital. One-day session will include breastfeeding information, breathing techniques, pain control, labor positions and postpartum care. For more information or to register, call (910) 417-3443. Free.

FAMILY REUNION: Jackson, Morgan, Albrooks annual family reunion Aug. 8 at 12 noon at Ellerbe Lions Club, Ellerbe. For more information, contact Frank Dumas at (910) 997-4302 or Mezzetta Byers at (910) 652-5667.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE PERFORMANCES: RCC Cole Auditorium presents the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Robinson Crusoe.” Production stars 50 local children from grades 1-12. Performances at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information contact the Cole Box Office at 410-1691 or Arts Richmond at (910) 997-6008 or visit www.richmondcc.edu/coleindex.html. Admission free. No tickets required.

RSHS CLASS OF 73: Reunion planning meeting Aug. 8 at 12 noon at Hamlet Depot. Contact Patricia Odom Stroman, 331-7286 or Dewey Brower, 461-1196 or deweybrowr@yahoo.com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: East Rockingham United Methodist Church Men’s Club will sponsor a pancake breakfast Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. in church fellowship hall. The charge is $3. All you can eat. A sweets and crafts sale will be held at the same time.

YARD SALE: VFW Post 4203, Rockingham, Ladies Auxilary. Saturday, Aug. 8, from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.

AUG. 9

MARTIN FAMILY REUNION: 1 p.m. until, Sunday, Aug. 9, at Ledbetter Methodist Church.

AUG. 10

EAST ROCKINGHAM: Men’s Club meets 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 at East Rockingham Fire Department. Visitors welcome.

BLOOD DRIVE: Ellerbe First United Methodist Church, Ellerbe, from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 12

SARA LEE HOSIERY RETIREES: Breakfast on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 9 a.m. at the Holiday Restaurant.

CSX ANNUAL RETIREES LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Rockingham Fish Camp & Steak House, 532 E. Broad Ave., Rockingham.

AUG. 13

QUARTERLY RABIES CLINIC: Gandy Animal Hospital, 601 Rockingham Rd. (across from City Hall) 9:30 a.m. to noon, 3:15 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $6. All animals should be properly restrained by leash or carrier. Call 997-2518 for information. NC General Statute 130A-185: The owner of every dog and cat over four months of age should have the animal vaccinated against rabies. Note: Rabies vaccines must be kept current every one to three years.

AUG. 14

QUARTERLY RABIES CLINIC: Gandy Animal Hospital, 601 Rockingham Rd. (across from City Hall) 9:30 a.m. to noon, 3:15 to 5 p.m. Cost: $6. All animals should be properly restrained by leash or carrier. Call 997-2518 for information. NC General Statute 130A-185: The owner of every dog and cat over four months of age should have the animal vaccinated against rabies. Note: Rabies vaccines must be kept current every one to three years.

AUG. 17

BLOOD DRIVE: Richmond County Health Department, Rockingham, from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

AUG. 26

BLOOD DRIVE: Burlington Industries, Cordova, from 3 until 7:30 p.m.