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 Tuesday, March 24, at 12 noon.

SCIENCE FAIR: Ellerbe Middle School Science Fair March 5, 4:30-6 p.m., gym.

OPEN HOUSE: Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy Open House for Hamlet Middle students and parents 4- 8 p.m. at Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy.

ERFD BBQ: March 24 is deadline for BBQ order at East Rockingham Fire Department at $6 a pound. Call 895-6777 for orders and information. Pick-up on March 31 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

BEEKEEPERS: Meet Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at Cooperative Extension Office, 123 Caroline St., Rockingham. Topic: “Getting Ready for Spring.” Public invited.

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.

OPEN HOUSE: Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy Open House for Ellerbe and Rohanen Middle students and parents March 25 from 4-8 p.m. at RC Ninth Grade Academy.

RICHMOND RED HATS: Meet March 25 at 12 noon for lunch at Clintons in Laurinburg.

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.

OPEN HOUSE: Richmond County Ninth Grade Academy Open House for Rockingham Middle students and parents March 26, 4-8 p.m. at RC Ninth Grade Academy.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND: There will be a Lovon Everett Scholarship Fund Musical Saturday, March 28, at 6 p.m. at Temple Church of God In Christ, Rockingham. There will be choirs, mime team, solos, praise dancing. Information, contact Sarah Everett at 910-997-7824 or April Rogers at 910-582-3187.

SENIOR DEMOCRATS: Meet March 26 at the East Rockingham Senior Center. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m., program at 6 p.m. Program speaker is Emma Lambeth from Congressman Larry Kissell’s Rockingham office who will discuss the first few months of Kissell’s term.

AARP: Richmond County Chapter 5362 willl hold its regular meeting March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Rockingham Aging Services, 225 S. Lawrence St., Rockingham. Public welcome.

MARCH 27

BLOOD DRIVE: FirstHealth for Health and Fitness, 12 noon until 4 p.m.

4-H BENEFIT: Plate Sale and Silent Auction 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 27, fund raiser to benefit 4-H member Katie Parsons injured in farm accident, at Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Office, 203 West Main St., Troy. Call (910) 576-6011 for information.

PLATE SALE: Ashley Chapel Community Organization having a plate sale Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Chicken, fish, pork chops and chitterling plates; chicken and fish sandwiches and collard sandwiches. All plates are $6. Fish and chicken sandwiches $3; collard sandwiches $4 and hot dogs 50 cents. Deliver five or more plates. Call 895-8642.

PLATE SALE: Fried chicken and barbecue plates on sale March 27 and March 28 at home of Sarah Martin, 105 Jackson St., Ellerbe to raise funds for AAU Girls Basketball. All plates $7, drinks, $1. Call 910-652-2673.

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 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.

WEST ROCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY: Car show from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. $5 entry fee. There will be vendors, music, a silent auction, food and prizes. For more information, call 895-1278.

VETERANS RIDE: A ride in support of the upkeep of Veterans Park, Caroline Street, Rockingham, will be held March 28 beginning at VFW Post 4203. Registration begins 8 a.m.; ride, 10 a.m. Food and entertainment. Motorcycles, cars, trucks, all welcome. Call 410-0280 for information.

BARBECUE: Plate sale at Rockingham Masonic Lodge. Eat in or take out. Plates served March 28 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Cost is $7 per plate. Proceeds to support Masonic charities. Barbecue by Jordan’s.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: March 28, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Fellowship United Methodist Church, McDonald Avenue, Hamlet; Plates, $4 for adults, and $2 for age 6 and under.

RELAY FOR LIFE: Benefit given by Fairview Heights School PTO and Perdue Farms will be held at Moose Lodge from 8 p.m. until 1 p.m.