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.
October 18
ROCKINGHAM DOWNTOWN CORP. will have its monthly lunch meeting at noon at 123 Caroline St., Rockingham. Bring a lunch or contact Judy Cagle at [email protected] to order a $7 lunch. Call 910-997-8255 for more information.
HAMLET TREE AND BEAUTIFICATION GROUP will host a tree giveaway day from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Monroe Avenue School tree nursery, 400 Monroe Ave., Hamlet. Crabapple, pink dogwood, river birch, forest pansy redbud, apple, lace bark elm and ginkgo trees will be available. Limit two trees per person. Rain date will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20.
RICHMOND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC MEETING will be held at 6 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters on Rockingham Road.
October 19
ROCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Henry’s Uptown Café.
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. To request a reasonable accommodation for this meeting, call 910-997-3316.
RICHMOND COUNTY ENRICHMENT CORP. will hold it board meeting immediately following the Rockingham Housing Authority board meeting at the Rush building, 733 Armstead St., Rockingham. To request a reasonable accommodation for this meeting, call 910-997-3316.
October 20
HAMLET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the Seaboard Restaurant.
AUTUMN ANTICS SOCIAL hosted by Richmond County Aging Services will be at 1 p.m. at the East Rockingham Senior Center. The event is free to seniors age 55 and older. There will be bingo, games, a cake walk, snacks and a judging event for pumpkin decorating contest. Call 910-997-8332 by Oct. 14 to RSVP.
AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE sponsored by the Rockingham Downtown Corp. will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Rockingham. There will be artists, painters, potters, photographers, jewelry makers and more, kids activities and crafts and live music and specials at Henry’s Uptown Café, Pattan’s Downtown Grille and Hudson Brothers Deli. Downtown stores will also be open with special deals and prizes.
CONNECTIONS FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM will have a free support group for caregivers and foster parents from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond County Department of Social Services, 125 Caroline St., Rockingham.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL hosted by PruittHealth will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m at 804 South Long Drive, Rockingham. Barbecue sandwiches, chips and witches brew will be served for a cost of $3. Games will be 25 cents per ticket.
RICHMOND COUNTY FARM BUREAU will have their annual meeting at 7 p.m. at Richmond Senior High School. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. No take-outs. Present membership card at the door.
HAMLET MASONIC LODGE NO. 532 will hold an emergent communication for the purpose of conferring a first degree by the 21st Masonic District Colonial Degree Team at 7 p.m. at Hamlet Masonic Lodge, 307 Main St., Hamlet.
October 21
MONTHLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT will begin at 7 p.m. at Cordova Baptist Church. The feature presentation will be “God’s Compass.” Popcorn and drinks will be provided.
October 22
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. at Ledbetter United Methodist Church. Donations only.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 49 HAMLET will hold their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the post home on Boyd Lake Road. The Sons of Legion and Auxiliary will meet at the same time. A meal will be served after the meeting.
October 25
RICHMOND COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY will meet at 6 p.m. at the Republican headquarters on East Washington Street in downtown Rockingham. The office will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday until Election Day.
ELLERBE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION will meet at 6 p.m. at Ellerbe Springs Inn, 2537 N. U.S. 220, Ellerbe. Merchants, downtown property owners and residents interested in the progress of Ellerbe are encouraged to attend. Contact Mark Buckeridge at 910-652-5600 for more information.
October 26
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE N.C. SANDHILLS is looking for volunteers to assist with home repairs on Oct. 26 and Nov. 30 and resuming in January on a monthly basis. No experience necessary. For more information, visit sandhillshabitat.org and click “Get Involved” and then “VolunteerUp!-sign-in” and scroll to “click here to login” to register or call 910-295-1934.
October 27
RICHMOND COUNTY AGING SERVICES will be passing out flu shots provided by Richmond County Health Department from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Rockingham Senior Center. For more information, call 910-997-4491. For seniors age 55 and over. Call to reserve a spot. Will need to bring Medicare or insurance card and picture ID.
RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING FOR FIRST BANK will take place at 11 a.m. at 1254 East Broad Ave., Rockingham. Lunch from Rick’s Catering will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and ice cream from Twisted Treats will be served from 2 to 4 p.m.
RICHMOND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES will host a public meeting to answer questions about the Pee Dee Lumber Regional Hazard Mitigation plan and update process at 2 p.m. at the Richmond County administrative building, 125 S. Hancock St., Rockingham. Richmond, Anson, Montgomery and Scotland counties are in the process of updating their joint regional plan.
MASONIC MEETING will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532, 307 Main St., Hamlet.
October 29
HAM BREAKFAST will be served from 6 to 10 a.m. for a price of $7 each at Hamlet Masonic Lodge, 307 Main St., Hamlet. Proceeds to go to Oxford Children’s Home.
MONTHLY BREAKFAST will be served from 7 to 10 a.m. at Hamlet First United Methodist Church. Each $5 plate includes two meats, eggs, grits, biscuit and gravy, orange juice and coffee. Take-outs are available.
34TH ANNUAL SEABOARD FESTIVAL will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Hamlet.
TOWN OF DOBBINS HEIGHTS will hold its third annual trunk-or-treat at 5:30 p.m. at Dobbins Heights Park, 224 Earle Franklin Drive.
October 30
THE PINEHURST FAIR BARN will host author Dr. Douglas Tallamy at the Harness Track in Pinehurst at 2 p.m. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Space is limited so register online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Tallamy or by calling 910-295-1900. Learn what is needed to make landscapes part of a functioning ecosystem that benefits wildlife and enhances the environment. Presented by the Village of Pinehurst Greenway Wildlife Habitat Committee and Save Our Sandhills. Door prizes, beer, wine, soft drinks, water and complimentary snacks will be available. Books and songbird nest boxes for sale. Includes author meet and greet and book signing.
October 31
DELIGHTFUL TOURS AND PG FINEST will provide Halloween tours and treats for the kids on the party bus from 5 to 5:45 p.m., 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m. Participants must register and only allowing 112 kids on a first-come, first-serve basis. Pick-up location will be Big Lots. For more information, call 910-461-8131 or 910-817-7259.
TRUNK OR TREAT hosted by the City of Rockingham Parks and Recreation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Browder Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be dressed to participate.
November 1
RICHMOND COUNTY AGING SERVICES will be passing out flu shots provided by Richmond County Health Department from 9 to 11 a.m. at the East Rockingham Senior Center. For more information, call 910-997-8332. For seniors age 55 and over. Call to reserve a spot. Will need to bring Medicare or insurance card and picture ID.
November 2
RICHMOND COUNTY AGING SERVICES will be passing out flu shots provided by Richmond County Health Department from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ellerbe Senior Center. For more information, call 910-652-6006. For seniors age 55 and over. Call to reserve a spot. Will need to bring Medicare or insurance card and picture ID.
ROHANEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1959 will meet for lunch at noon at Fatz Café in Rockingham.
November 5
DISCOVERY PLACE KIDS I CAN BE ANYTHING FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham, 233 E. Washington St.
November 11
VETERAN S DAY 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.
November 12
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.
CONCEALED CARRY CLASS will be 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 21 to participate. Pre-registration and deposit required. Cost of the class is $80. For more information, contact Robert Taylor at 910-995-3387.