The deadline for all Community Calendar items is 4:30 p.m. the day prior to publishing. To list your event, email Matt Harrelson at mharrelson@civitasmedia.com or call 910-817-2674. Please send an email or call as soon as possible if your event is canceled due to weather.
February 20
MISSION BREAKFAST will be from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Pee Dee United Methodist Church, U.S. 220, Rockingham. Proceeds will go toward future mission projects.
INDOOR CHURCH YARD SALE will take place from 7 a.m. to noon at Friendship Baptist Church, 367 N.C. 177, Hamlet.
CONCEALED CARRY CLASS will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 615 Cheraw Road, Hamlet. This nine-hour course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to operate and carry their handgun concealed. The class is presented in the classroom and on the range. Students must be at least 21 and bring a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. The cost of the class is $80, and advance registration and deposit is required. After completing the class successfully, students will receive a certificate that allows them to apply with the state for their concealed carry permit. For more information, contact Robert Taylor at 910-995-3387.
HAMLET AGLOW LIGHTHOUSE will have its monthly breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. and a meeting at 10 a.m. at Pat’s Kitchen, 1240 E. Broad Ave., Rockingham.
DISCOVERY PLACE KIDS-ROCKINGHAM will celebrate its annual birthday bash from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and guests can enjoy the gift of free admission for a day of play and birthday party fun for DPK’s third birthday. Join the creative play professionals for interactive fun all throughout the day with activities like the science show, party crafts, story time, glow-in-the-dark art during the Glow Celebration and a special Big Fun birthday dance party. Members of DPK will also get to enjoy an exclusive birthday breakfast at 9 a.m. before the museum opens to the public.
February 21
DINNER THEATER titled, “Glory Train” will take place at 5 p.m. at St. Stephens AME Zion Church, 407 West Ave., Hamlet. Tickets are $10.
February 22
THE MINERAL SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL will sponsor an afterschool program “Soaring to Higher Heights” from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 22 to May 19 Mondays through Thursdays at the Neighborhood Service Center, 112 Railroad St., Ellerbe. The program is for ages 6-17 and will focus on reading, math and life skills. For applications, contact Barbara Morton at 910-206-6820 or Annie J. Buie at 910-652-3791.
RICHMOND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Richmond County Judicial Center in downtown Rockingham.
LEAK STREET ALUMNI INC. CHAPTER OF ROCKINGHAM will meet at 6 p.m. in the J.C. and R.P. Watkins conference room at the Leak Street Cultural Center. All members are asked to attend.
J.W. MASK JR. ALUMNI CHAPTER will meet at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of All Saints Episcopal Church, 217 Henderson St., Hamlet. All members and interested alumni are invited to attend.
February 23
CONNECTIONS FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION PROGRAM will host a guest speaker from the State Bureau of Investigation from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church, 410 E. Washington St., Rockingham. A member of the SBI’s Clandestine Laboratory Response Unit will be speaking on the topic of methamphetamine in Richmond County. Space is limited, and anyone interested in attending should register in advance no later than Feb. 19. Resources and lunch will be provided at no charge. To learn more or to register for this workshop, contact Suzanne Maness in Richmond and Anson counties toll-free at 877-211-5995 or by email at connectionsfsp@gmail.com.
February 24
RICHMOND COUNTY RED HATS will meet for lunch at noon at Pattan’s Downtown Grille in Rockingham.
February 25
PEE DEE ARTIST GUILD will take a day trip to Weatherspoon Museum in Greensboro to see the exhibit “Pan-American Modernism and DeKooning in Company.” The group will meet at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rockingham to drive to Greensboro and will return by 5 p.m. Lunch will be provided at the café in the museum. There is no admission charge to the museum. RSVP Pat Halligan at plantation9476@yahoo.com.
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1947 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Pat’s Kitchen in Rockingham. Any Rockingham Rocket of the 1940s is welcome to join. RSVP to 910-997-6440 if planning to attend.
DINNER SALE from 5 to 7 p.m. at Glenwood United Methodist Church, 189 County Home Road, Rockingham. Plates will consist of ham, green beans, corn candied sweet potatoes, rolls, dessert and drinks and are $7 a piece. Eat-in or take-out are available. Proceeds will go to Relay for Life.
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
February 27
MONTHLY BREAKFAST will be from 7 to 10 a.m. at Hamlet First United Methodist Church. Plates are $5 each and include two meats, eggs, grits, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee. Take-outs are also available.
INDOOR CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT will take place at Church of God of Prophecy, 139 Flowers St., Rockingham. Registration will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $50 per two-player team with five games guaranteed. Proceeds will benefit Relay for Life and two designated families in need of medical assistance. Call Greg Henson at 910-206-6921 for more information.
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC. LAURINBURG AREA ALUMNI CHAPTER will celebrate Heart Awareness Month at “Zumbathon” with certified Zumba instructor Onequa Crump from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hamlet Memorial Park, 716 Spring St., Hamlet. Admission is $5. All proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Healthful snacks and protein shakes will be served. Call 910-461-1499 for more information.
MINERAL SPRINGS PRECINCT NO. 2 will meet at 11 a.m. at the Norman Community Center. All members of Mineral Springs precinct No. 2 are urged to attend.
MARKS CREEK PRECINCT NO. 2 will meet at 11 a.m. at Kings Gate Church in Hamlet. All members of Marks Creek precinct No. 2 are urged to attend.
WOLF PIT PRECINCT NO. 4 will meet at 1 p.m. at Greater Diggs Chapel AME Zion Church, 1258 Old Cheraw Highway, Rockingham, instead of the voting place, Ellerbe Grove Missionary Baptist Church. All members of Wolf Pit precinct No. 4 are urged to attend.
MINERAL SPRINGS PRECINCT NO. 1 will meet at 7 p.m. at Ellerbe Town Hall. All registered Democrats in this precinct are encouraged to attend.
February 28
THE PIEDMONT BRIDAL SHOW will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cole Auditorium on the campus of Richmond Community College. The wedding expo will feature caterers, florists, photographers, bridal stores, cake makers and other area professionals to assist in planning weddings and other special events. Prize drawings for brides will be held during the event. Admission is free, and brides may register at www.piedmontbridalshow.com. For more information, call 910-331-9965.
7TH ANNUAL POOR MAN’S SUPPER sponsored by the gospel choir of First Baptist Church, 329 West Ave., Hamlet, will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pee Dee Baptist Association building, 119 Channie McManus Drive, Dobbins Heights. Plates are $9 for eat-in or take-out. Will deliver 10 or more plates. For delivery call 910-582-7391, 910-582-6830 or 910-582-0994.
March 1
WILD FOODS COOK-OFF will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 133 Ballard St., Ellerbe, with dish registration starting at 6 p.m. North Carolina Longleaf Pine Restoration Director with the Nature Conservancy Jeff Marcus will give a presentation titled, “Through the Pines: A Journey in the Longleaf Forest” which will explore the longleaf forest through the eyes of a gopher frog at 6:30 p.m. Cost for the tasting party is $5. To register a dish or receive a flier with categories and rules, call 910-997-8255 or send an email to TiffConrad@ncsu.edu.
March 5
COUNTRY BREAKFAST from 7 to 10 a.m. at Spring Hill Wesleyan Church, Spring Hill Church Road, Hamlet. Plates are $6 for all-you-can-eat. Carry-out plates are also available. Call 910-582-5150. Funds raised will go for future projects, missions and those in need.
March 7
KICKOFF RECEPTION for Richmond County Senior Games and Silver Arts will take place at the Hamlet Senior Center. Seniors age 50 and above are invited. Registration will begin during the reception and will continue throughout the month of March. Registration is $11, but there is no charge to attend the reception. Entry in sports, arts or crafts require registration.
March 10
PEE DEE ARTIST GUILD will have a paint-in featuring a still life setup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rockingham.
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
March 11
ANNUAL HOMEMADE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS DINNER SALE will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet. Plates are $6 for eat-in or take-out. Will deliver five or more plates.
March 14
EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.
March 15
ROCKINGHAM DOWNTOWN CORP. will meet at noon at the Agricultural Services Center, 123 Caroline St., Rockingham. Lunch will be ordered at a cost of $7. For more information, contact Susan Kelly at 910-997-8255 or rockinghamdowntown@gmail.com.
March 19
WJSG G-104 FM’S 25TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION will begin with a concert sponsored by 360 Community Series featuring The Hoppers at 7 p.m. in Kate Finley Auditorium on the campus of Rockingham Middle School. Tickets are on sale, and all ticket sales will benefit Backpack Pals. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
March 21
PEE DEE ARTIST GUILD will receive artwork for the upcoming photograph and digital art show from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. at Leath Memorial Library in Rockingham.
March 24
PEE DEE ARTIST GUILD will have a paint-in featuring a still life set-up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rockingham.
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
April 2
LEAK-WALL GARDEN ART SHOW will be held from noon to 3 p.m. in the Wall Garden at the Leak-Wall House, 405 E. Washington St., Rockingham. The show and sale sponsored by the Pee Dee Artist Guild will be in conjunction with the Richmond County Historical Society, featuring hand-decorated antique tiles. The proceeds of the sale will benefit the historical society. Artists interested in painting on the tiles for the show may pick up tiles between 10 a.m. and noon on Feb. 5 or between 2 and 4 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Leak-Wall House. For registration forms or additional information, call Pat Halligan at 410-596-2770 or Peggy Andersen at 910-895-6909.
April 7
PEE DEE ARTIST GUILD will have a paint-in featuring a still life set-up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rockingham.
