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 [email protected] or call 910-817-2674. Please send an email or call as soon as possible if your event is canceled due to weather.
July 9
PANCAKE BREAKFAST sponsored by the East Rockingham United Methodist Church men’s club will be from 7 to 10 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. The charge is $4 for all-you-can-eat. A sweets and crafts sale will be held at the same time.
MOUNT PISGAH’S CLOTHES CLOSET will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1015 Leak Street, Rockingham, with free women, men and children’s clothes.
WATER BLAST presented by Sister Circle Women of Color will be from noon to 3 p.m. at Falling Creek Park, 405 Hood St., Rockingham. The free event will feature water slides, swimming pools, food and a live DJ. Bring a lawn chair, bathing suit and towels.
USA DANCE will meet at 6:30 p.m. with free dance lessons from 7 to 8 and social dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Southern Pines Elks Club. Dress is summer casual with an all-American picnic theme. For more information, call 919-770-1975.
July 11
MORNING DAY CAMP PROGRAM for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from July 11-Aug. 12 at Ellerbe First United Methodist Church, 2281 N. Main St., Ellerbe. The free program will provide breakfast, healthy snacks, reading and writing enrichment and special activities with regular visits to Kemp Library, Rankin Museum and Discovery Place Kids. To preregister, call 910-652-2571.
BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES RETIRED EMPLOYEES will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Restaurant in Rockingham.
THE NORTHSIDE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold a “Blessing of the Grounds” at 10 a.m. on the site of the new fire station at the intersection of Bear Branch Road and Northside Drive in Rockingham.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENT 1252 will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at First Bank on Fayetteville Road in Rockingham. All Marines and Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen are welcome. For new members, first year’s dues will be waived.
EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department, 487 Airport Road. Visitors and new members welcome.
July 12
CONNECTIONS FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM will host a group discussion from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 400 E. Washington St., Rockingham, with fun activities on understanding and accepting differences for families with children ages 6 and up who have emotional, behavioral and learning challenges. Refreshments and materials will be provided free. Registration is required by July 8. To register or for more information, contact Suzanne Maness at 877-211-5995 or by email at [email protected].
BLOCK PARTY sponsored by N.C. Baptist Deep Impact Youth Group will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cobb Memorial Baptist Church, 108 Safie Sixth St., Rockingham. There will be free food and games for children of all ages.
RICHMOND COUNTY NAACP will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 434 St. Stephens Church Road, Rockingham. For more information, call Barbara Young at 910-582-4869. All members and the public are invited to attend.
July 13
ROCKINGHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting at 5 p.m. at the Rush building, 733 Armstead St., Rockingham. The Rockingham Housing Authority is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for this meeting, call 910-997-3316.
RICHMOND COUNTY ENRICHMENT CORP. will hold its board meeting immediately following the Rockingham Housing Authority board meeting at the Rush building, 733 Armstead St., Rockingham. Richmond County Enrichment Corp. is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for this meeting, call 910-997-3316.
July 14
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner served at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M. 307 Main St., Hamlet.
July 15
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT will be held at 9 p.m. at Timbers Crossing Free Will Baptist Church, Loch Haven Road, Rockingham. The movie for the month will be “The Young Messiah.” Refreshments will be served. Please bring a lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be moved inside. For more information, call Preacher Charlie Tyler at 910-582-4517.
July 16
HOFFMAN SENIOR CITIZENS SUMMER ACTIVITY PROGRAM will take a field trip to McKinney Lake State Fish Hatchery, 2220 McKinney Lake Road, Hoffman from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Hot dogs, burgers, baked beans, desserts and sodas will be served. Please bring a lawn chair and insect repellent. For more information, contact Daniel T. Kelly at 910-281-4476.
July 19
HAMLET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Jones Café on Main in Hamlet.
July 20
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Henry’s Uptown Café.
July 22
BLOOD DRIVE BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS will be from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2116 Main St., Ellerbe. Sign up online with the sponsor code “First Baptist Church Ellerbe,” or contact Elsie Freeman at 910-817-4720 to make an appointment for a whole blood or double red cell donation.
July 24
DESCENDANTS OF ARCHIE AND EFFIE JONES EASTERLING will gather for a covered dish lunch at 1 p.m. at Roberdell United Methodist Church.
DESCENDANTS OF ROBERT LEE AND CARRIE USSERY will gather at 1 p.m. at McDonald Baptist Church in Rockingham. Bring your favorite covered dish and beverage.
JULY 25
MISPAH CEMETERY CLEAN-UP hosted by Cordova Baptist Church will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25-28. If you have relatives buried here, want to honor the veterans buried here or just want to be part of a summer mission project, consider joining the effort. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call 910-895-4045 or 910-995-7362.
July 26
HOFFMAN SENIOR CITIZENS SUMMER ACTIVITY PROGRAM will be going to Sandhills Cinemas 10, 104 Brucewood Road, Southern Pines. For more information, contact Daniel T. Kelly at 910-281-4476.
July 28
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
July 30
BUFFET BREAKFAST will take place from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at Cameronian Presbyterian Church, 179 Northam Road, Rockingham. Cost is $8 per person, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Jane Dawkins to help with medical expenses.
MONTHLY BREAKFAST will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. at Hamlet First United Methodist Church. Plates are $5 and include two meats, eggs, grits, biscuit and gravy, juice and coffee. Take-outs also available.
26TH ANNIVERSARY SINGING WITH THE CAMERONIAN QUARTET will be at 6 p.m. at Cameronian Presbyterian Church, 179 Northam Road, Rockingham. Pianist Joey Gore will be the special guest. A love offering will be taken, and 100 percent will go to Jane Dawkins to help with medical expenses.
August 2
LIFELINE COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE will visit East Rockingham United Methodist Church and provide carotid artery, heart rhythm, peripheral artery, abdominal aortic and osteoporosis screenings for $149. Call 888-653-6450 for an appointment.
August 6
CONCEALED WEAPONS CLASS will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 573 Battley Dairy Road, Hamlet. This nine hour course will equip the participant with the skills and knowledge needed to operate and carry their handgun concealed. This class is presented in the classroom and on the range. Students must bring a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. After completing the class successfully, students will receive a certificate that allows them to apply with the state for their concealed carry permit. Must be at least 21 and pre-registration and deposit required. Cost of class is $80. For more information, contact Robert Taylor at 910-995-3387.
August 8
EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department, 487 Airport Road. Visitors and new members welcome.
August 11
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner served at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
August 25
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
September 8
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION with dinner served at 6:15 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.
September 12
EAST ROCKINGHAM MEN’S CLUB will meet at 7 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department, 487 Airport Road. Visitors and new members welcome.
September 22
MASONIC MEETING: STATED COMMUNICATION will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532 A.F. & A.M., 307 Main St., Hamlet.