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 21

RICHMOND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADULTS ONLY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Discovery Place Kids, 233 East Washington St., Rockingham. Call 910-895-9058 to RSVP.

July 22

SPECIAL DELIVERY MOTORCYCLE CLUB will sponsor a children’s day at the track from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the 6th annual East Coast Biker Rally at the Rock. There will be food, games, dance-offs and prizes for children ages 5-12 at no charge. For more information, call Menyaun Jones at 910-551-8091 or SeQuenna Pennix at 910-670-2766.

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.

CONCERNED CITIZENS OF RICHMOND COUNTY will have a “Stop the Violence” protest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richmond County Courthouse. Event is open to the public.

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.

HAMLET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 will meet for lunch at noon at Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Que in Rockingham.

ELLERBE DOWNTOWN MEETING will take place at 6 p.m. at Ellerbe Springs Inn and Campground. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 910-997-8255.

AMVETS POST 316 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the East Rockingham Fire Department.

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 3

ROHANEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 will meet for lunch at noon at Fatz Café in Rockingham.

August 6

COUNTRY BREAKFAST will be from 7 to 10 a.m. at Spring Hill Wesleyan Church, Spring Hill Church Road, Hamlet. Cost is $6 for all-you-can-eat. Carry-out plates are also available. Call 910-582-5150 for more information. Funds raised will go for future projects, mission and those in need.

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.

COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harvest Time Tabernacle, 106 S. Grove Ave., Rockingham. There will be games, mimes, gospel singing, activity booths and free hot dogs and drinks. Other food items will be sold. Vendor tables are available for $15. Bring lawn chairs. For more information, call 910-461-8810.

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 13

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 SINAI YOUTH SPORTS FAIR will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Sinai Baptist Church on Graham Bridge Road in Rockingham. Fair is for youth ages 5-18, and the cost is $10 per person. Participants will be informed on four sports offered from an experienced adult athlete and/or coach; Perry Williams for football and track, Bobby Cooke for basketball, Terri Mack and Onequa Crump for physical fitness and gymnastics and Sensei Billy Little for karate. To end the fair, Williams will deliver a motivational speech for all the youth. Pre-registration is required and ends on Aug. 1. Lunch will be provided. Contact Debra Johnson at 910-582-5747 or Thomasine Cox at 910-331-8445 for more information.

August 22

RICHMOND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN will meet at 6 p.m. in the jury assembly room of the Richmond County Judicial Center in downtown Rockingham.

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.

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