APRIL 25

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: Fair Saturday, April 25, noon to 6 p.m., 310 Roberdell Road, Rockingham, Public invited. No cost. Learn what you and your family need to know to be prepared for emergencies and natural disasters. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Richmond County Emergency Services. Call 866-491-0746 for more information.

HUMANE SOCIETY: Walk for Animals - Critter Walk for the Cure benefiting the Humane Society of Richmond County and Relay for Life. Ellerbe Springs Inn & Restaurant, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Humane walker with animal friend, $10; each additional animal $5. One mile well-marked trail, raffle, prizes, good eats or bring a bag lunch. Walker pledge packets at animal shelter. Business/Individual sponsorships available. Rain Date: May 2. Call 895-0335 or 205-1596 for information.

YARD/PLANT SALE: All Saints Episcopal Church Spring Yard and Plant Sale, Parish Hall, 217 Henderson St., Hamlet, across from library. Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

DIVERSITY BANQUET: Richmond County Human Relations Council eighth annual diversity banquet at Cole Auditorium April 25, 6 p.m. Guest speaker Dr. Cookie Newsom of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Buffet dinner and local entertainment provided. Tickets, $10, may be purchased by calling 582-0848, from any member of the Human Relations Council, or at the door.

FASHION/TALENT SHOW: Saturday, April 25, 7 p.m. at Beaver Dam Community Center. Ticket drawing for $25 and $50 prizes. For more information, call Daniel Kelly at 910-281-4476 after 3 p.m.

HEALTH FAIR: Sandhills Regional Medical Center will hold its first spring health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25. There will be several free health screenings and information. For more information, call (910) 205-8121.

RSHS CLASS OF 1973: Meeting will be held at 12 noon on April 25 at Hamlet Train Depot. For information, contact Dewey Brower at 461-1196 or office, 205-0777, or Patrice Odom Stroman, 331-7286.

YARD SALE/FOOD SALE: Ashley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 332 Mizpah Road, Rockingham, from 7 a.m. until Saturday, April 25.

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: East Rockingham Men’s Club 9 a.m. until Saturday, April 25, at East Rockingham Park.

APRIL 26

REEVES REUNION: Family and friends bring covered dishes for a reunion at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the East Rockingham Senior Citizens Center.

APRIL 27

CHHS-MAHS: J.W. Mask Jr. Alumni Chapter meets April 27 at 6 p.m. at NAACP Building, Hamlet.

DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Meeting Monday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at East Rockingham Senior Center, 134 Safie 6th Street, Rockingham. Information, phone 582-4429

APRIL 28

RAG BASKET CLASS: Free class instruction provided by Extension & Community Assoc. in creating rag baskets on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 10 a.m. at Cooperative Extension, 123 Caroline St., Rockingham, Must bring 1 1/2 yds. fabric, scissors, matching color thread with sewing needle and glue gun with glue sticks if possible. Call 997-8255 to register by April 24.

APRIL 29

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

GENEALOGY SOCIETY: Chesterfield Chapter meets April 29 at 3 p.m. in old Chesterfield Courthouse on Main Street. Featured speaker Louie Rodriguez speaking on The Buffalo Soldiers.

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.



APRIL 30

CONCERT: “An American Portrait” features pianist Mac Frampton with Sam Hagan and Dawn Marie. Performances showcases the songs that united and inspired a nation. Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Cole Auditorium on campus of RCC. Tickets $15 each. Call (910) 410-1691 or e-mail coleaud@richmondcc.edu.

LEAK STREET ALUMNI: Meeting Monday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at Leak Street Cultural Center. A raffle will be held.

MAY 1

HOSPICE BARBECUE: Richmond County Hospice 23rd Annual Barbecue May 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Browder Park, Rockingham. Pork barbecue by Tommy Deese and barbecue chicken by The Knights of Columbus. Five or more plates delivered for lunch between hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bake sale throughout day. Entertainment beginning at 11 a.m. with The David Dyer and Allyn Love Duo of The Crooked Smile Band and beginning at 4 p.m. with John Webb. For more information, contact Lisa Ledford at 997-4464.

CRUISE-IN: Main Street Hamlet, 5 to 8 p.m. May 1. Entertainment by the McNeil Family.

FISH FRY: Emmanuel Ministries Church having a Fish Fry Plate Sale on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Eat in or take out. Plates $6 each. Five or more plates delivered for lunch, call 205-0740.

MAY 1-2

INDOOR YARD SALE: First United Methodist Church, 300 Charlotte St., Hamlet, May 1 and May 2, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light breakfast and lunch available.

MAY 2

BREAKFAST: Pee Dee United Methodist Church Saturday, May 2, 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Plates, $4 each.

LAWNMOWER RACE: May 2 at Ellerbe Lions Club, Ellerbe. Gate opens 4 p.m. and first race at 6:30 p.m. Food concessions. Admissioin $5 for adults and $2 for school age.

RELAY FAMILY FESTIVAL: Saturday, May 2, 4-10 p.m., A&P Parking Lot, Hamlet. Games 4-7 p.m. includes Dunking Booth, Bounce House, Necklace Engraving, Hula Hoop Contest, Adult Tricycle Race, and more. Drive-In Movie, “Grease,” at 8 p.m. All proceeds benefit Hamlet Pride Relay for Life Team.

YARD SALE: Someset Court, 632 Freemn Mill Road, Hamlet, to benefit residents’ activities. Featuring food and live music on May 2 from 8:30 a.m. until.

FARMERS MARKET: Opens May 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on the Square in downtown Rockingham. Fresh local strawberries in abundance. Richmond County Farmers’ Market Association will continue to accept vendor applications through the end of May. Vendors must be a member of the Association in order to sell at the Rockingham Farmers’ Market. Call the Extension Office at 997-8255 for information or application form.



MAY 3

RIDE FOR PAWS: Motorcycle Ride scheduled May 3. Registration at 12:30 p.m. at Hamlet Depot Park. Ride starts at 1:30 p.m. Cost $10 for singles and $15 for doubles. Proceeds to benefit Humane Society of Richmond County. Information, call 910-995-1759.

HANDBELL CONCERT: 4 p.m. May 3, 2009 at First United Methodist Church, 300 Charlotte St., Hamlet. Come experience the fun and unusual sounds handbells can make.

MAY 5

4-H LIFESTOCK CLUB: Meets Tuesday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. at N.C. Cooperative Extension Office, 123 Carolne St., Rockingham. All members and children ages 5-19 interested in learning about livestock invited. Program on preparing to get your meat goat for upcoming show season. For more information, contact Michelle Stumbo, 4-H Extension Agent, 910-997-8255.

MAY 7

RABIES VACCINATION: N.C. State Law requires all dogs and cats four months of age and over to be vaccinated against rabies each year. All dogs and cats found without current rabies vaccination tags on collars will be subject to impoundment by Richmond County Animal Control. Licensed veterinarians will be at following locations on May 7: Ellerbe Lions Park from 4-5 p.m. and Cordova Fire and Rescue Old Cheraw Hwy, :5:30-6:30 p.m. Dogs should be on leashes and cats in carrying cages. Vaccination fee $6.

CONSTITUTION PARTY: Monthly meeting of Constitution Party of NC Richmond County will be held Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at East Rockingham Senior Citizens Club, 135 Safie 6th St., Rockingham. Videos will be shown. Check out web site at www.constitutionpartync.com. Any questions about the meeting or the Constitution Party, call Richard Singletary at (910) 206-1143.

MAY 8

RABIES VACCINATION: N.C. State Law requires all dogs and cats four months of age and over to be vaccinated against rabies each year. All dogs and cats found without current rabies vaccination tags on collars will be subject to impoundment by Richmond County Animal Control. Licensed veterinarians will be at following locations on May 8: Hamlet Fire Department from 4-5 p.m. and Richmond County Health Department from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Dogs should be on leashes and cats in carrying cages. Vaccination fee $6.

NAACP BANQUET: Richmond County Branch NAACP 31st Annual Banquet Friday, May 8, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. East Hamlet Center, 155 Laurel Hill Street, Hamlet. Dr. Fred D. McQueen Jr., Riichmond County Branch NAACP President, guest speaker. Semi-formal. Donation, $20.

MAY 9

MOTHER’S DAY: Crafts for all ages Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Arts RIchmond.