AUG. 7-9

REDDICK REUNION: The Reddick’s 80th family reunion will be held Aug. 7-9 at the East Hamlet Faith Center.

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 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 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.

FREE MOVIES: Sponsored by Arts Richmond, Rockingham Downtown Corp and Rockingham Rotary Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m. “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” (PG) and “Push” (PG 13, violence, language) at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond Community Theatre. Admission is free. Concessions are $1.

AUG. 9

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

McDONALD REUNION: Descendants of William A. and Nancy Bolton McDonald will have their reunion at McDonald Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m. Aug. 9. Bring a covered dish and a beverage.

W.A. CLARK REUNION: Sunday, Aug. 9, at the East Rockinghm Park. Fellowship from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Lunch wil be served at 1 p.m. Please come, bring all the family.

AUG. 10

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

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

ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1956: Luncheon Monday, Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Inn.

NARFE: National Active & Retired Federal Employees Sandhills Chapter 1895 will hold their monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Community Congregational Church, 141 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines. Richard Kuehl, a computer instructor at Sanhills Communiity College, will be guest speaker. Information, contact Vilma Geisert (910) 215-5898 or George Sandoval (910) 246-9881.

McRAE DROP-IN: Drop-In for Clinton McRae, outgoing Cooperative Extension Director, Monday, Aug. 10, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Extension Office, 123 Caroline St., Rockingham, call 910-997-8255. Friends welcome.

AUG. 11

CLASS OF 1959: Rockingham High School Class of 1959 meets for lunch on Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. at Smithfield’s.

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.

HUMANE SOCIETY: 2009 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs. Open to All. Program #1 — No residency or income restrictiion vouchers for $57 to $77 include surgery, one-year rabies vaccine, pain meds & transportation to/from clinic. Program #2 — $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. HSRC representative in Health Dept. lobby, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vouchers available all other days at animal shelter. Call 895-0335 for more informatio

AUG. 13

QUARTERLY RABIES CLINIC: Gandy Animal Hospital, 601 Rockingham Road (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.

MASONIC MEETING: Hamlet Masonic Lodge 532 AF & AM, located at 307 Main Street, will hold a stated communication Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. All Master Masons are invited. For more information call 582-3594.

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. 15

SUPER SATURDAY: Aug. 15, 3-7 p.m. Super Saturay at Falling Creek Park, Rockingham. Free food, fun, music and excitement. Back to school supplies given to the children. Sponsored by Operation Rescue Community Empowerment in partnership with Rockingham Housing Authority and King’s Gate Church. Information, call 910-582-1740, ext. 25.

LAWNMOWER RACING: There will be a lawnmower race at the Ellerbe Lions Club, Ellerbe, Aug. 15. Gates open 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

AUG. 17

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

AUG. 19

HUMANE SOCIETY: 2009 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs. Open to All. Program #1 — No residency or income restrictiion vouchers for $57 to $77 include surgery, one-year rabies vaccine, pain meds & transportation to/from clinic. Program #2 — $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. HSRC representative in Health Dept. 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. 22

YOUTH CONCERT PLUS: Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of Rockingham. Day begins with hot dogs at 5 p.m., offers Youth Worship Service at 5:30 p.m. and concert beginning at 7 p.m. Band: Bound by Him.

CONCEALED HANDGUN CLASS: Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m., Camp Millstone. Contact 995-3387.

AUG. 26

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

HUMANE SOCIETY: 2009 Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs. Open to All. Program #1 — No residency or income restrictiion vouchers for $57 to $77 include surgery, one-year rabies vaccine, pain meds & transportation to/from clinic. Program #2 — $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. HSRC representative in Health Dept. lobby, Rockingham, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vouchers available all other days at animal shelter. Call 895-0335 for more information