FEB. 27

SPAGHETTI LUNCH: Complete with salad, drink and dessert, West Rockingham United Methodist Church, 217 US Hwy. 74, Rockingham, on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Price, $6.

FEB. 28

BBQ & FISH PLATES: 11 a.m. until Feb. 28, sponsored by Steel Wheels Motorcycle Club at Rockingham Rescue Squad, 1004 Rockingham Road. Plates, $6 each, with all proceeds to Rockingham Rescue. Eat in or take out orders, phone 910-895-9516.

MONROE AVENUE: Class of 1958 class meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at All Saints Episcopal Church, Hamlet. Information, call Sam Breeden, 582-4576.

YARD SALE/PLATE SALE: Prayer Deliverance Ministry, 108 School St., Rockingham, yard sale and plate sale Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. BBQ ribs, fish, chicken. Information, call Vonda Lindsey, 461-9474 or Sheria Quick, 331-1772.

MARCH 2

DEMOCRATS: Richmond County Democratic Party will hold precinct meetings on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at the polling places. Elections will be held for officers and committee members of the precincts. Delegates will be elected to attend the county convention in April.

MARCH 3

4-H LIVESTOCK CLUB: Richmond County 4-H Livestock Club will meet Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office, 123 Caroline St., Rockingham. All members and children ages 5-19 interested in learning about livestock asked to attend this meeting. For more information contact Michelle Stumbo, 4-H Extension Agent, 910-997-8255.

BURLINGTON RETIREES: Breakfast March 3, 8:30 a.m. at Holiday Restaurant.

SARA LEE RETIREES: Breakfast Tuesday, March 3, at 9 a.m. at Shoney’s.

MARCH 4

COUNTRY BUFFET: Barbecue, chicken and ham March 4 from 4:30 p.m. until at Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Ghio. Plates, $7, eat in or carry out. Call 582-8630.

SHOPPING TRIP: Hamlet Senior Center will provide shopping assistance transportation to Unilever Company Store and House of Raeford on Wednesday, March 4, departing at 9 a.m. Cost is $3 per person paid at time of registration.

MARCH 5

CONSTITUTION PARTY: There will be a meeting of the Constitution Party of North Carolina in Richmond County on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Senior Citizens Center located at 152 Safie 6th Street, Rockingham. This is an attempt to organize the Constitution Party in Richmond County and all registered voters, no matter what the party affiliation currently, urged to attend this meeting.

MARCH 6

PLATE SELLING: March 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ashley Chapel Community Organization. Chitterlings plates, pork chop plates, fish plates and chicken plates, $6 each. Collard sandwich, $4, fish and chicken sandwich, $3. Call 895-8642. Orders over 5 will be delivered.

CRUISE IN: Main Street, Hamlet, Friday, March 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classic Cars and Bikes. Entertainment.

BARBECUE: Hamlet Review Lodge 105, 513 Pine Street, Hamlet, pit-cooked port barbecue or chicken. Eat in or take out orders. Barbecue plates $7 each. Sandwiches $3 each. Order 5 or more will deliver. March 6-7 call 331-3234, 461-1542 or 995-1907

MARCH 7

CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS: Dinner Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Ledbetter UMC, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5 per plate. Bake sale. Will deliver 5 or more plates. Call 895-7869.

HAM BREAKFAST: Saturday, March 7, 6 a.m. until 10 a.m., $6, Hamlet Masonic Temple, 307 Main Street, Hamlet. All proceeds to Masonic charities.

INCOME TAX: Free Income Tax Preparation for individuals or families whose gross income is no more than $60,000 year. VITA volunteers prepare your 2008 federal and NC state tax returns Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hamlet Senior Center. Appointments made in person at the senior center.

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

BENEFIT DINNER: For Emily White, student ambassador, for trip to Europe this summer. Spaghetti dinner, $6 per dinner, March 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Community Building, Grassy Island Road, Ellerbe. Information, contact Erica White, 910-334-2309.

MARCH 9

EAST ROCKINGHAM: Men’s Club meets 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the East Rockingham Fire Department. Visitors welcome.

RHS CLASS 1956: Rockingham High School Class of 1956 luncheon Monday, March 9, at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Inn.

NARFE: National Active & Retired Federal Employees Sandhills Chapter 1895 will hold its quarterly “Eating Meeting” on Monday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at Kenny’s Country Restaurant, US Hwy. 1, opposite the Shell Station in Pinebluff. Information, call Vllma Geisert, (910) 215-5898 or George Sanddoval, (910) 246-9881.

BOOK CLUB: The Hardee Girl’s Book Club will meet Monday, March 9, at 10 a.m. at Hamlet Senior Center. New members welcome.

MARCH 10

BOOK SERIES: Tuesday, March 10, at the Leath Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest Gaines will be discussed. The visiting scholar will be Sally Green. Check with the library for availability of books.

REPUBLICANS: Richmond County Republican Party county convention and precinct meetings Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. at Richmond County Courthouse in large courtroom. Information contact Teressa Beavers at 910-997-4741. All Republicans and Independents running for office this year or next invited to participate. All registered Republicans encouraged to attend for assigning delegates and alternates for district and state convention.

NAACP: Community monthly meeting March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1596 East US 74 Hwy., Hamlet. Public invited. For more information, call 582-2403.

ST. ANDREWS PIPE BAND: From St. Andrews College, to provide opening act performance prior to DeWitt Series performance of Leahy at Richmond Community College-Cole Auditorium, Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. DeWitt Series ticket holderss’ tickets are applicable for opening act and performance. Limited tickets available. Call for details, 910-410-1691.

MARCH 11

SARA LEE RETIREES: Breakfast Wednesday, March 11, at 9 a.m. at the Holiday Restaurant.

MARCH 12

HAMLET MASONIC LODGE: No. 532 will meet Thursday, March 12. Supper at 6:30 p.m., stated communication 7:30 p.m. Hamlet Masonic Temple, 307 Main Street, Hamlet. All members requested to attend.

MARCH 17

CARD PARTY: To be held at Woman’s Club of Hamlet, 601 Oak St., at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, $7.50 per person. Salad plate served plus snacks and drinks during games. Door prizes and raffles. Call Pat Maloney, 582-1717 for more information and table reservations. Open to public.

SHOPPING TRIP: Hamlet Senior Center willl provide shopping assistance transportation to Campbell Soup Company Store in Maxton on Friday, March 17, departing at 9 a.m. Cost is $3 per person paid at time of registration.

MARCH 18

EAT SMART: N.C. Cooperative Extension offering, “Eat Smart, Move More,” a 12-week healthy eating and physical activity series beginning each Wednesday from March 18 to June 3. registrants may choose to attend either a 12 noon or 6 p.m. Wednesday session. Registration is $10 and may be mailed to NCCE, PO Box 1358, Rockingham, NC 28380 or brought by the class location at the Extension office at 123 Caroline St., Ste 100, Rockingham. Registration must be received by March 6 to reserve a space. Call 997-8255 for more Information.

PRAYER BREAKFAST: Hamlet Senior Center Fellowship Prayer Breakfast will meet Wednesday, March 18 at 9 a.m. Guest speaker Carol Carper of Bennettsville, S.C. Cost is $2 for sausage casserole. Deadline to pre-register is Friday, March 13.

GENEALOGY CLASS: Workshop will be taught by Linda Pryce of Richmond County Historical Society on Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. at Hamlet Senior Center. Registration deadline is Fridiay, March 13. Learn basic steps to trace family tree or find a specific person in your family’s past.

MARCH 20

BARBECUE: March 20, 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Hamlet VFW. Plates, $6 each. Eat in or take out orders. Delivery of five or more plates. To benefit Veterans Children’s Home.

COUNTRY SUPPER: Highland Acres Church of God Recycle Teens hosting Country Supper Friday, March 20, 5:45 p.m. at Highland Acres Church of God Fellowship Hall located on Hwy. 74 across from the old Wal-Mat. Adult plates, $7 each; children’s plates $3.50 each for 4-10 years old and free for under three. All you can eat. Information, call 895-3661.

BREAKFAST AND LEARN: Hamlet Senior Center will host Breakfast and Learn Program beginning with a Continental breakfast served at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20. Guest speaker Officer Clint Neely with the Wadesboro Police Department sharing his “Afghanistine Experience.” Register by Monday, March 16.

MARCH 24

BOOK SERIES: Tuesday, March 14, at Leath Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. “Snow Falling on Cedars” by David Guterson will be discussed. Mary Ellen Snodgrass will be the presenter. The series is free and open to anyone who would like to participate.

SENIOR COUNCIL: Hamlet Senior Center Advisory Council will meet Tuesdday, March 24, at 12 noon.

MARCH 25

HEALTH FAIR: An Awareness Fair, “Kick Butts Day,” will be held 1 to 3 p.m. March 25, Human Services Complex, Caroline Street, Rockingham. Information on the dangers of smoking.

MARCH 26

HAMLET MASONIC LODGE: No. 532 will meet Thursday, March 26; stated communication at 7:30 p.m. Hamlet Masonic Temple, 307 Main Street, Hamlet. All members requested to attend.

HEALTH SEMINAR: Stroke and heart attack prevention for adults between the ages of 55-65 who are providers of care to a family member or others. Hamlet Senior Center will provide a free seminar with Dr. Kirk Hasenmueller to educate you on how to help reduce the risk of a future strokes or heart attacks for those you provide care. Seminar scheduled on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. The goal is to help you become more hopeful about your loved one’s recovery. Refreshments provided. Register by calling the senior center no later than March 23.

MARCH 28

COMMUNITY THEATRE: “Secret Father” by Robert Houser, a comedic, romantic and serious love story, will be presented March 12-28 at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. at Sunday matinee on March 22. All tickets $9. Box office open 12:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday beginning March 12. Questions, contact Mark L. Colbenson, director, Richmond Community Theatre, 111 East Washington St., Rockingham, N.C. 28379 or phone 910-997-3765.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: At Andy’s on Saturday, March 28, from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., $5. Proceeds go to Emily White to support her People to People Ambassador trip to Europe.