Shriners Shagging 4 the Kids — Saturday, Dec. 29, Clinton-Sampson Agri-Civic Exposition Center, featuring the Fantastic Shakers. Proceeds benefit The Shriners Children’s Hospitals. Tickets available at the Agri-Exposition Center; call 592-7200.

American Legion Post No. 319 Meeting — 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4. FMI, call Robert L. Brown at 590-2781.

Newton Grove Annual Christmas Parade — 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 1.

Sampson County HIV/AIDs Taskforce World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil — 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, courthouse steps.

CHS Jingle Mingle Market — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9. A holiday shopping extravaganza. FMI, email skennedy@clinton.k12.nc.us.

Clement Community Christmas Open House Shopping Event — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, Clement Community Civic Center, 3404 Maxwell Road, Autryville. Free admission. Local busineses selling products, crafts and other items. Door prizes and free refreshments. FMI, call Becky Peterson at 910-624-1689.

Ducks Unlimited Seafood Feast/Oyster Roast — 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, National Guard Armory. Pre-sale only. Tickets available: Crop Production Services, Sampson Farmer’s Hardware, Patriot State Bank, True Value of Roseboro or call 590-9335, 590-3796, 385-6846 or 990-6345. No sales at the door.

Santa at the Depot — 4-6 p.m., Dec. 1, 8 and 22. Also following the Roseboro Christmas parade, Dec. 14.

“The Secret of Getting Ahead is Getting Started” — start fighting cancer now. Register your team by Jan. 1, receive 2013 commemorative stadium cup with lid. Additionally in your cup you will find a ticket for an additional prize. Don’t delay, sign up today and help change HOPE to CURE! Relay For Life of Sampson County: www.relayforlife.org/sampsonnc.

Masonic Pancake and Sausage Breakfast — 7 a.m. - noon, Saturday, Dec. 1, Mill Creek Masonic Lodge, 513 Raleigh Road, Newton Grove. Eat in or take out. Proceeds go to Masonic Charities.

Clinton FFA Fruit Sale — last day to order today. Call 910-592-2067 ext. 6258 or e-mail rwarren@clinton.k12.nc.us or an FFA member can contact you personally or visit your business to take your order. Pick-up date Dec. 10-12 at the Clinton City Schools Maintenance building near the CHS football stadium.

Roseboro Christmas Parade — 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14. Applications accepted through Dec. 12, Town Hall. Entry fee. FMI, call 525-4121.

Salemburg VFD Turkey Shoot — 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the hayfield at corner of Lakewood High School Road / Laurel Lake Road.