American Legion Post #319 — will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. FMI call Robert L. Brown, 590-2781.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 319 — will meet Thursday, Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m. FMI call Helen Faison, 592-6060.

Upper Sampson Home & Foreign Missionary Union Executive Board Meeting — at Ted’s Steak House in Clinton on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. All presidents and officers please be present.

L. C. Kerr School Kindergarten Registration — will be held Feb. 15 by appointment only. If the child will be five years old on or before Aug. 31, 2016 and resides in the Clinton City Schools District, call the school to reserve an appointment at 592-3066 by Feb. 1. Bring the child, a proof of birth, and proof of residency in the Clinton City Schools District.

Mintz Christian Academy — will celebrate National School Choice Week Jan. 28, from 6-8 p.m., featuring tours and opportunities to speak with school staff.

SHSAA — is seeking boys and girls ages 5 to 8 years old that are interested in participating in the Prince & Princess Ebony Pageant. FMI please contact Clem Mason at 910-214-1698, Deveria Vann at 910-592-6944 or G. Boone at 910-590-7476.

Clinton City Schools Pre-Kindergarten Title I Screening — for the upcoming school year, 2016-2017, at L.C. Kerr School Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. FMI call 910-592-3066.

Rise Up – Restore Christian Conference —Tim’s Gift and Illuminate, Jan. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Sampson County Expo Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton. All local veterans will be honored at 2:30 p.m. and wounded warrior speaker at 3 p.m. FMI call 592-1126.

Grand Families Support Group Meeting — Feb. 3, 12:30 p.m. at the Garland Senior Center. Nutrition Education “Eat Smart and Move More”. Light refreshments will be served. FMI contact Lesia R. Henderson at 910-592-4653 or e-mail [email protected].

Sampson County 4-H Special Interest Club – interest meeting will be held Jan. 28 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Sampson County Extension Livestock Facility, 55 Agriculture Place, Clinton. This meeting is for all Sampson County youth who are 5 – 18 years old by Jan. 1, 2016. This interest meeting will allow open discussion with youth and parents/guardians about interests beyond livestock and agriculture such as leadership, STEM, theater arts, entomology, recreation, foods and much more. Sign up by Jan. 25 or FMI contact Daniel Collins, 4-H Agent or Cindy Nance, 4-H Secretary in the Sampson County Extension Office at 910-592-7161 or [email protected] or [email protected].

BCCCP’s Teal Ribbon Campaign — serves as a check-up reminder for cervical screenings. During the month of January, churches are encouraged to call Sampson County Health Department to request ribbons on a first come, first served basis at 592-1131 ext. 4240.

Father/Daughter Dance — plans are in the making. FMI contact Lethia Lee at 910-532-4988 or Sandra Spearman at 910-532-2586. Sponsored by the Harrells Community Center Committee.

Tim’s Gift — seeking people interested in group study twice a month to assist in bringing help and hope to families dealing with addiction. If interested email [email protected] or call 592-1126.