MAY 12

NAACP: Community monthly meeting May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Marston First Baptist Church, 220 Stroman Road, Marston. Public invited. For more information, call 582-2403.

ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL: Class of 1959 luncheon at Smithfield at 1 p.m. on May 12.

DAV: Chapter 59 and Auxiliary meets Tuesday, May 12 at Chapter Home, N.C. 177 S., Hamlet. Meal at 6 p.m. Meeting immediately follows at 6:30 p.m.

TREE GIVEAWAY: Hamlet Tree and Beautification Group will be giving away large trees May 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the Monroe Avenue School Nursery. Will need truck. Information, call 582-2323.

SPRING CONCERT: Rohanen Primary Spring Concert will be held May 12 at 6 p.m. at Cordova Elementary.

MAY 13

SARA LEE HOSIERY: Retirees invited to breakfast on Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m. at Holiday Restaurant.

BARBECUE: Pork or chicken, First United Methodist Church, Rockingham, May 13, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Eat in or take out orders. Will deliver 5 or more plates. Plates, $7 each. Information, 895-4027.

HUMANE SOCIETY: 2009 Spay/Neuter Program. Open to all. No residency or income restriction vouchers for $57 to $77 includes transportation, surgery, pain meds, rabies vaccine or $20 Spay/Neuter 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 assistance, Health Department lobby, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Vouchers available at animal shelter all other days. Call 895-0335 for more information.



MAY 15-17

TRAIL RIDERS: Sandhill Trailriders Club holding 15th annual Wagon Train at the Field Trial Game Lands in Hoffman on May 15-17. Camping, trail rides, live band with dancing and meals offered with admission. Information, Curtis Leviner at 910-417-7146 or Misty Britt at 910-462-3396.

MAY 16

LAWNMOWER RACING: There will be a Lawnmower Race at the Ellerbe Lions Club, Ellerbe, on May 16, 2009. Gate opens at 4 p.m. and first race at 6:30 p.m. There will be food concessions. Admision is $5 for adults and $2 for school age. Web site http://racing.ellerbelionsclubnc.com

WAGON TRAIN: Loaded Dice will be playing during the Sandhill Trail Riders Club 15th annual Wagon Train at Field Trial ame Lands in Hoffman. Admission fo the band and dancing Saturday night is $7, For further information, contact Curtis Leviner at 910-417-7146 or Misty Britt at 910-462-3396.

RSHS CLASS OF 73: Reunion meeting May 16 at 12 noon at Hamlet Train Depot. For information, contact Dewey Brower, 461-1196 or Patrice Odom Stroman, 331-7286.

MAY 18

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Great Hotels in Richmond County will be the subject of the Richmond County Historical Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, Rockingham City Hall, Rockingham Road. Norva Jernigan of Hamlet and John Hutchinson of Rockingham will present the program. The public is invited.

NAACP YOUTH COUNCIL: Meeting May 18 at 6 p.m. at NAACP Building. Educational trip deposits of $50 due at this time. More information, call 910-557-5273.

MAY 19

OPEN HOUSE: Rockingham Campus of Sandhills Children’s Center, 108 Crow Ru n, Rockingham, open house from 9 to 11 a.m. May 19.

MAY 20

TORCH RUN: N.C. Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics, from 8 a.m. to noon May 20, from Pee Dee River to Browder Park. For $13 T-shirt or to make a contribution, contact Sgt. John Edwards, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Contributions to “N.C. Special Olympics.” Info, call Edwards at 417-7040.

HUMANE SOCIETY: 2009 Spay/Neuter Program. Open to all. No residency or income restriction vouchers for $57 to $77 includes transportation, surgery, pain meds, rabies vaccine or $20 Spay/Neuter 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 assistance, Health Department lobby, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Vouchers available at animal shelter all other days. Call 895-0335 for more information.

MAY 25

CHHS-MAHS: J.W. Mask Jr. Alumni Chapter meeting May 25, 2009 at 6 p.m. at NAACP Building, Hamlet.

MAY 26

AM VETS: Post 316 meets Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at East Rockingham Fire Department. Bring all raffle tickets.

MAY 27

HUMANE SOCIETY: 2009 Spay/Neuter Program. Open to all. No residency or income restriction vouchers for $57 to $77 includes transportation, surgery, pain meds, rabies vaccine or $20 Spay/Neuter 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 assistance, Health Department lobby, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Vouchers available at animal shelter all other days. Call 895-0335 for more information.



MAY 29

COUNTRY SUPPER: Highland Acres Church of God Recycle Teens hosting Country Supper Friday, May 29, at 5:45 p.m. at Highland Acres Church of God fellowship hall located on Hwy. 74 across from old Wal-Mart. Adult plates $7 each; children plates $3.50 each 4-10 years old, and 3 and under is free. All you can eat. Information, call 895-3661.

NAACP: Student Achievement Program for grades K-5 will be held at 6 p.m. May 29 at Cole Auditorium.

HOT DOG SALE: Friday, May 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at JC Penney, Richmond Plaza Shopping Center. Hot dog plates $5 for 2 hot dogs with all the trimmings, bag of chips and drink. All proceeds benefit United Way of Richmond County.

MAY 30

NAACP: Student Achievement Program for grades 6-12 will held at 6 p.m. May 30 at Cole Auditorium.

CAR & TRUCK SHOW: Richmond County Crime Stoppers presenting “Who’s Got The Best Ride” May 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cole Auditorium Parking Lot. Registration fee $20 paiid day of event. Trophies awarded winners, cash prize for best in show. Free to public, Bring the family.