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 22

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. at Ledbetter United Methodist Church. Donations only.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT AND PLATE SALE will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rockingham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4203. Grilled chicken plates are $7 each.

CAROLINA MOTORCYCLE CHARITY RIDERS ASSOCIATION will participate in their first motorcycle funeral at 1 p.m. They will meet at the family home, 721 Ghio Road, Hamlet at 1 p.m. There will be four association riders on post during the viewing of the body from 1 to 2 p.m., and the remaining riders will gather at the family home and follow the funeral procession to the church. To participate, contact Robert McRae at 910-331-3333.

FALL FESTIVAL for Timbers Crossing Free Will Baptist Church, 277 Loch Haven Road, Rockingham, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. There will be Biblical storytelling, games, candy and a Biblical themed costume contest. For all ages.

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 24

RICHMOND COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN will meet at 6 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters on Richmond Road. Dr. Mary Swann would like for all women to attend this important meeting. For more information, contact Swann at 910-557-1471.

October 25

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

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY for the Richmond County Tourism Development Authority’s new electronic kiosk system will be at 4 p.m. in the Richmond Plaza shopping center, 1305 East Broad Ave., Rockingham. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Kiosk is in space between Gifts Four All Seasons and Twisted Treats.

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.

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

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.

CAMPBELL/THOMPSON REUNION will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Wesleyan Church fellowship hall, 618 N. Lee St., Rockingham.

CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rockingham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4203.

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.

SEABOARD FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY hosted by Hamlet Chapter 1 will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the East Hamlet Community Center. Tickets are a donation of $10 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 301-423-7305. A flat screen TV will be raffled off as a door prize.

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.

RICHMOND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1975 will meet for dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pattan’s Downtown Grille in Rockingham. For more information, contact Lucy Allen at 910-895-6131.

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 3

ANNUAL INGATHERING AND BARBECUE PLATE SALE will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Cordova United Methodist Church, 130 Ledbetter St., Cordova. Plates are $8 each for dine-in or carry-out. A drive-thru will be available.

November 5

COUNTRY BREAKFAST will be held 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 available. Call 910-582-5150 for more information. Funds raised will go for future projects, missions and those in need.

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.

November 19

2ND ANNUAL RICHMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Cole Auditorium. Bands for the event include Sideline, Lost and Found and Deeper Shade of Blue. Tickets for the event are $25-$40 but increase $5 on the day of. Call 910-410-1691 for ticket details or visit the box office at the venue at 1042 West Hamlet Ave., Hamlet.

November 29

COLUMBIA CITY BALLET PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER AT COLE beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Cole Auditorium on the campus of Richmond Community College. DeWitt season ticket holders use their tickets for entry but single single show tickets are available for $35 each. Call 910-410-1691 or ticket details or visit the box office at the venue at 1042 West Hamlet Ave., Hamlet.

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