Jane, McCullen, Bass Reunion — at Plainview Church, 12:30 p.m., Sept. 26. FMI call 910-592-7204.

Sampson County Department of Aging Family Caregiver Support Program — sponsors Hospice 101. Presented by Liberty Home Health and Hospice Sept. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. at Clinton Community Church (located beside Sampson Community College) 1901 Sunset Ave., Clinton. No fee to attend, pre-register by calling Lesia R. Henderson 910-592-4653 or e-mail [email protected] by Sept. 22.

Holland reunion — will be on Sept. 27 at Zoar Church, 740 Zoar Church Road, Salemburg. Worship, 11 a.m. Lunch, 1 p.m.. Bring covered dish lunch and beverage. FMI call or text Woodrow, 910-990-4791.

The descendants of C. H. (Shaw) King and Jarris Etta (Darden) King — will hold their annual reunion Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. at Southern Wayne High School, South 17 Hwy. Alt., Dudley. Bring a covered dish, a beverage and an item for the White Elephant sale. FMI call Velva, 910-990-6529 or Tenna, 910-590-3854.

The D. A. R. — will have a patriotic ceremony on the courthouse steps on Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of Constitution Week by having a bell ringing for the D.A.R. “Bells Across America” and a reading of the Constitution. All churches are asked to ring their bells for four minutes beginning at 4 p.m.

Warren reunion — Eighty-fourth annual reunion of the descendants of Isaiah Warren, Sr. will be held Sept. 13 at Newton Grove United Methodist Church, 133 South Church St., Newton Grove. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the sanctuary and will be followed by a potluck lunch in the fellowship hall. Bring a favorite dish; beverages will be provided. FMI contact Larry Warren, 910-594-0016.

Bellamy Center Temporarily closing — beginning Sept. 10 and continuing through Sept. 18 to install a new gym floor. The facility will re-open on Sept. 21.

Spring Branch Lodge #336 — will have the first annual trail ride event (horseback) at 11 a.m., Oct 31, at 2007 Carter Town Road, Clinton. Other events will begin at 2 p.m. on Oct. 30. Vendor space is available. Call 910-336-3187, 910-476-0846, or 910-260-0261.

Union High School Class of 1970 — is planning their 45th class reunion. The event will be held at Kyle’s Farm, Harrells on Oct. 24, 6-11:30 p.m. Payment will need to be made ASAP for food and a DJ to Mary Ann Raynor Styons, 1310 Fairbanks Court, Jacksonville, N. C. 28546. Call for cost and more information, 910-381-4749.

J.C. Holliday Library — will have storyteller Ray Mendenhall Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. This program is for children and adults. FMI call Addie Hodges at 910-592-4153.

60th Annual Sutton Reunion — The descendants of James and Nancy Cobb Sutton will hold their reunion on Sept. 13 at Goshen United Methodist Church, Suttontown. The theme for this year’s reunion is North Carolina, our home. The reunion will begin with a program at 11:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary followed by a potluck lunch in the fellowship hall.

Diabetes Class — will be offered at the Butler Court Senior Center Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. – noon. FMI or to register call Mattie, 592-5604.

Meals-on-Wheels Volunteers — needed for Monday-Friday delivery. Anyone with a willing heart and helping hand can volunteer approximately one hour a day. FMI call Mattie, 592-5604.

Support group — Stroke support group meets the third Tuesday in each month at Mary Gran Nursing Center.

AA meeting — at First Baptist Church, 408 College St., Clinton, Monday nights 8 p.m.

Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Prevention — the Sampson County Health Department is offering free breast exams, cervical cancer and mammogram screenings for ages 40-64 through BCCCP program. FMI Joy Brazier, RN at 910-592-1131, ext. 4249 or Emily Spell, RN at 910-592-1131, ext. 4214.

Hospice volunteers — Community Home Care & Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families. FMI, call Sharon Keith, 592-7322.

Foster Parents Needed — With so many children needing a family, the Department of Social Services is always looking for interested individuals who would like to become a licensed foster parent! FMI, call Sampson County DSS, Barbara King, at 910-592-7131, ext. 3301.

Sampson County — is conducting a voluntary Community Health Survey. To complete the survey online, visit www.scpfhc.org. All responses are confidential. FMI 592-1131.

Narconon — would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. Take steps to protect your family from drug use. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction get them the help they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs.