TUESDAY

THURSDAY

Dinner theatre: Purple Door Productions will hold a Dinner Theatre experience at Pine Crest County Club at 110 Nigel Road on Thursday and Friday from 7 to 8 p.m.

There will be a feast with singing, dancing and sword-fighting. The dinner menu is a choice of either, pecan chicken or cranberry pork, two sides, salad and a drink. There will be a cash bar.

Tickets are $200 for a table, which seats eight, $50 for a couple or $30 for a single. For information, contact Alisha Locklear a lockleara@hotmail.com.

FRIDAY

Turkey shoot: American Indian Mothers Inc. and North Carolina Indian Cultural Center Inc. will hold a turkey shoot and wild game food sampling event every Friday until the new year starting at 6 p.m. at 447 Recreation Center in Maxton.

For information, call 910-734-4185.

SUNDAY

UPCOMING

New Year hike: The Lumber River State Park will hold a hike on Jan. 1 starting at Princess Ann Access Area at 10 a.m.

The hike will feature different bird and wildlife sitings, and will cover at least six different habitats, from along the river’s edge, then onto Griffin’s Bluff and then to upland habitats at the top of the bluff.

For information, call Neill Lee at 910-628-4564.

Meeting: The Marketing/Public Relations Committee of the Robeson County Partnership for Children will meet on Jan. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the Robeson County Partnership for Children board room at 210 E. Second St. All meetings are open to the public.

For information, call Brittany D. Oxendine at 910-738-6767, Ext. 248.

Meeting: The Strategic Planning Committee of the Robeson County Partnership for Children will meet on Jan. 10 at noon in the Robeson County Partnership for Children board room at 210 E. Second St. All meetings are open to the public.

For information, call Brittany D. Oxendine at 910-738-6767, Ext. 248.

Performance: The Carolina Civic Center will hold a performance of the Glenn Miller Orchestra on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.

Individual tickets are $15 or $10 with the advance purchase of 10 or more as a group.

Square dance class: The Lumber River Swingers will hold a “Fun Night” on Jan. 15 and Jan 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center teen room at 1100 N. Cedar St. for anyone interested in learning to dance.

This event is free. For information, call Pauline Evers at 910-736-2162 or Betty Cox at 910-258-1061.

Meeting: The Executive Committee of the Robeson County Partnership for Children will meet on Jan. 15 at noon in the Robeson County Partnership for Children board room at 210 E. Second St. All meetings are open to the public.

For information, call Brittany D. Oxendine at 910-738-6767, Ext. 248.

MLK Celebration: The eighth annual Martin Luther King celebration will be held at the Fairmont Heritage Center at 1 p.m. on Jan 21.

There will be singers, praise dancers, and a reenactment of the “I Have A Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr., reenacted by Rev. David Walker. Refreshments will be served.

Meeting: The Nominations/Personnel Committee of the Robeson County Partnership for Children will meet on Jan. 23 at noon in the Robeson County Partnership for Children board room at 210 E. Second St. All meetings are open to the public.

For information, call Brittany D. Oxendine at 910-738-6767, Ext. 248.

Theater auditions: The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater will hold auditions for Disney’s “Little Mermaid, Jr.” for youths 7 to 18 years old on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 at 6 P.m. at 315 N. Chestnut St.

Those auditioning must provide their own music on CD, iPod, move around the stage and read from a provided script.

For information, contact the theater at 910-738-4339 Ext. 102, or by email at ccc@nc.rr.com.

Movie: The Carolina Civic Center will hold a showing of “Wizard of Oz” on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. as part of its Friday Night Classic Film Series. Tickets are $5.

Square dance lessons: Square dance lessons will be held at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center teen room at 1100 Cedar St. starting Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The cost is $10 per month. For information, call Pauline Evers at 910-726-2162 or Betty Cox at 910-258-1061.

Benefit ball: Carolina Tiger Rescue, a sanctuary for abandoned and rescued animals, will hold a Black Tie and Tails Ball on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Duke Inn in Durham.

The Black Tie and Tails Ball, which features live and silent auctions, food, games, and dancing, helps raise money for expenses necessary to care for the animals.

For information, visit http://www.carolinatigerrescue.org/events/bttb/.

Movie: The Carolina Civic Center will hold a showing of the Book ‘Em Conference feature film, “Straight Into Darkness,” on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.

River people: UNCP will hold the River People Music and Culture Fest, a free two-day concert celebrating the American Indian heritage and culture of the Carolinas, at the Givens Performing Arts Center at 10 a.m. on Jan. 25.

The concert and artist showcase features American Indian dancers, musicians, storytellers and artisans. The musical genres range from traditional native music to rhythm and blues, gospel and jazz.

Talent show: The Carolina Civic Center will host its annual 4-H Talent Show on March 2 at 1 p.m. during the Rumba on the Lumber Festival. The event is free and open to the public.

Performance: The Carolina Civic Center will hold a Night of Country Heaven with Jeff Bates on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for general admission or $40 for VIP admission.VIP admission includes a 4:30 p.m. exclusive meet-and-greet dinner with artists at Candy Sue’s Restaurant in downtown Lumberton and 5:45 p.m. early seating.

Movie: The Carolina Civic Center will hold a showing of “Red River” starring John Wayne on May 17 at 7 p.m. as part of its Friday Night Classic Film Series. Tickets are $5.

ONGOING

Aerobics class: The Parks and Recreation Dept. in Lumberton will hold military style aerobics classes for anyone 16 and older Wednesdays and Fridays from 6 to 7 p.m. on Pine Street.

For information, call Jackie Jimenez at 910-671-3962.

Aerobics class: There will be a Gospel Aerobics Class at the Parkview Activity Center at 204 Inman St., Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.

The cost is $10 every six weeks.

Dance practice: Praise Dance Practice will be held on Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Parkview Activity Center at 204 Inman St.

Meeting: The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1904 meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Adelio’s meeting room for lunch followed by a guest speaker. For more information call Fred Bergh at 910-674-3581.

Meeting: Concerned Citizens for the Betterment of Our Community meet the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Saddletree Community Building at 1031 Mt. Olive Road.

The meetings are open to all citizens of Saddletree. For information, call 910-739-9739.

Meeting: The Godwin Heights Community Watch program will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Godwin Heights community building every third Tuesday of every month.

For information, contact president Bill Perry at 910-736-3418, or Councilman Jackie Taylor at 910-738-4389.

Walking: The Pine Street Gym will host walking for exercise every day from 9 to 10 a.m.

For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881

Smocking classes: The Pine Street Senior Center will hold smocking classes every Monday night from 7 to 7 p.m. For questions, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Craft class: Lisa Matthews is offering craft classes every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Robeson County Public Library.

For information, e-mail lmatthews@robesoncountylibrary.org.

Craft class: The South Lumberton Resource Center on Martin Luther King Drive will host craft classes every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. No experience necessary.

For information, call 910-671-3881.

Quilting classes: The Pine Street Senior Center will host quilting classes every Tuesday night from 6 to 9 p.m. No experience necessary.

For information, call 910-671-3881.

Craft classes: The Pine Street Senior Center will host craft classes every Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. No experience necessary.

For information, call 910-671-3881.

Meeting: The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies will hold its monthly meeting every fourth Saturday at noon at 300 Brooke Lane, Weaver Court Housing Complex.

Open house: The Mill Prong House will be open the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. A docent is available to lead visitors through this Scottish Heritage House, built in 1795 by Scottish immigrants. Also, displays are in both the visitors center and throughout the house. The McEachern Cemetery, approximately 250 years old, is located on the property, and is available for touring. Mill Prong House is located between Red Springs and Raeford off N.C. 211. Call 910-739-4879 for information or visit www.millpronghouse.com.

Parenting program: The Southeastern Family Violence Center will host a basic school age parenting program every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 109 W. 9th St. The program helps to promote child and parental competencies and strengthen families. Program participants receive a $25 gift card upon completion. Residents of Lumberton Housing Authority also receive 56 community service hours. For information, call 910-739-8622.

Painting: Painting classes will be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1314 Mimosa St. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Dance club: The Twin State Twirlers, based in Marietta, are looking for new members to square dance, line dance, shag and waltz in the club. The group meets every Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Community Building, 2819 Marietta Road, in Marietta. Club dues are $10.

For more information, call Rich at 910-374-9575 or Doris at 910-734-1724.

Meeting: The Sons of The American Revolution meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at The Proctor Building, which is located at 6th and Elm Street in Lumberton. Anyone with an ancestor that participated in the American Revolution is invited. For information, call 910 738-2677.

Craft classes: Craft classes are being held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Pine Street Senior Center. No experience is necessary. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Craft class: Craft classes are being held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays at the East Lumberton Resource Center. No experience is necessary. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Bowling: The Sunshine Seekers meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lumberton Bowling Center. All visually impaired people are invited. The group also meets at 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Pine Street Activity Center. Other activities include attending musicals, sports, summer camp, exercise, bowling and fishing. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Craft classes: Craft classes for the visually impaired are held at 10 a.m. every Thursday at the Pine Street Senior Center. No experience is necessary. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Support group: The Golden Ladies support group meets at 10 a.m. on Thursdays at the Pine Street Senior Center. You must be 50 or older. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Meeting: The O.K. Club, which is open to those 50 and older, meets every first Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Pine Street Senior Center for business. Planning meetings are every second Thursday at noon. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Board games: Board games will be played every second Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Pine Street Senior Center. For information, call 910-671-3881.

Bingo: Free senior bingo is held the second Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pine Street Activity Center. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Card game: Bridge will be played every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Pine Street Activity Center. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Walking: Walking for exercise is held every day at the Pine Street Gym from 9 to 10 a.m. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Quilting class: Quilting classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Pine Street Senior Center. No experience is necessary to make quilts for all occasions. For information, call Tonya at 910-371-3881.

Sewing class: A smocking/sewing class will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays at the Pine Street Senior Center. For information, call Tonya at 910-671-3881.

Computer classes: Weed & Seed will be offering basic and advanced computer classes continuously throughout the school year. The basic classes are $25 for three months and advanced are $30 for three months. They will be held at the East and South Lumberton Police sub stations. For information, call Lee Hinson, Coordinator at 910-671-3997.

Music classes: Weed & Seed will be offering piano and percussion classes continuously throughout the school year. The cost is $25 for three months, and they will be held at the East and South Lumberton Police sub stations. For information, call Lee Hinson, Coordinator at 910-671-3997.

Counseling: Free crisis counseling to help in the aftermath of the tornadoes is being offered by Southeastern Regional LME for Robeson and Bladen Counties daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p. m. by calling 910-865-3500 or 866-451-7760. They can provide educational and supportive contact in your home, make referrals, and help survivors cope and rebuild.

OVERSET FOLLOWS:Classes: Enrollment for free Lumbee tribe culture classes will be held on Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m. through the month of June at the District 3 Soaring Eagle Community Center, located at 422 Norment Road in Lumberton. For information, call Rhonda Faircloth at 910-785-3382.

Meeting: The Christian Women Connection of Robeson County will hold a luncheon meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Diane at 910-739-7967 or Ruby at 910-628-8412.

Meeting: The Disabled American Veterans Lumberton Chapter #7 meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the banquet room at Golden Corral in Lumberton. All veterans are invited. For information, call Commander Billy Ray Jacobs at 910-843-8748, Adjutant Janice Weathers at 910-474-9193 or Cindy Dimery at 910-521-9750.

Dance classes: The Lumberton Recreation Department will hold Inspirational Aerobic and Exercise classes at the Parkview Activity Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $10 every six weeks (free for youth). For information, call Lori Washington at 910-671-3873.

Dance team: The Lumberton Recreation Department will begin taking registration for the Community Wide Inspirational Dance Team beginning Oct. 11. This program is for anyone between the ages of 4 and up. Practices are held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Meeting: The Saddletree Community Center meeting is held at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month and is open to the public.

Support group: The Chad Allen Arnette Families and Friends of Murder and Homicide Victims support group of Robeson County will hold meetings on the last Tuesday of every month at the Bible Alive Ministries located at Floyd’s Mortuary in Lumberton. For information, call Debra Arnette at 910-734-1527.

Clinic: The Robeson County Orthopedic Clinic is open the first Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. The clinic is designed to provide care for persons up to age 21 with diseases, deformities, and disorders of the skeletal system. The clinic accepts insured and non-insured clients. For more information, referrals, or appointments, call 910-671-3215.

Prayer breakfast: A Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America prayer breakfast will be at 7 a.m. Saturdays at McNeill’s restaurant on Fifth Street in Lumberton.

Craft sale: A craft sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Thursday at the Soaring Eagle Center located at 442 Norment Road. Jewelry, quilts handbags and other crafts made by the Lumbee Elder Heritage Group will be sold.

Volunteer: The Robeson County animal shelter in St. Pauls is now open from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are need to help staff those hours. For information, call Frances Stayton at 910-736-0123 or Jean Pait at 910-734-1872.

Karate lessons: The Lumberton Recreation Department will sponsor karate lessons for children and adults from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. on Mondays at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center activity room. The instructor will teach krav-maga and Brazilian jui jitsu. Monthly fees are $25 for one person, $40 for two or $50 for a family. Registration fees can be paid to Chris, the instructor, on the first Monday of each month. For information, call Chris at 910-618-1600.

Kickboxing: The Lumberton Recreation Department will sponsor kickboxing aerobics for women at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Bill Sapp Recreation Center activity room. The cost is $20 per month and can be paid to the instructor, Joan Townsend. For information, call the Recreation Department at 910-671-3869.

Dancing: There will be free line dancing at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Mariani’s Steak, Seafood and Grill in Pembroke. For information, call 910-521-1212.

Business meeting: The Pembroke Business Professional Women’s Organization meets the first Monday of each month. For information, call Kim Hunt at 910-536-7816.

Weight-loss group: “Take off the pounds sensibly,” a non-profit weight-loss group, meets at 6 p.m. Mondays in the West End Baptist Church fellowship hall. For information, call Lena at 910-739-2700.

Flea market: Fairmont’s weekly flea market is each Saturday starting at 7 a.m. on the town museum grounds. There is no fee for vendors to set up. For information call 910-28-9755, ext. 15.

Bingo: Bingo for anyone 55 years and older from 1 to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month in the Heritage Center in downtown Fairmont.

Museum: The Red Springs Historical Museum is open from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday at 504 E. Fourth Ave.

Historic house: The Mill Prong House, a Federalist-style Scottish heritage house built around 1795, is open to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month. It is located between Red Springs and Raeford. For information, call 910-739-4879.

VFW meeting: The Pembroke VFW meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the second Monday after the first Sunday at the Lowery VFW clubhouse in Pembroke. For information, call Jerry Lowery at 910-521-3297.

Honor guard meeting: The Honor Guard of Robeson County meets the last Saturday of each month at Oxendine Church in Maxton. For information, call Jerry Lowery at 910-521-3297.

Support group: The Lumberton Sarcoidosis Foundation meets at 11 a.m. every fourth Saturday of each month at the East Lumberton Police substation at 1608 E. Fifth St. The group offers an open discussion on the education of Sarcoidosis. For information, call 910-536-8635.

Volunteers: Southeastern Regional Medical Center needs dedicated and dependable adult volunteers to provide support and assistance in a variety of departments throughout the medical center. For information, call Beth Ivey at 910-671-5093.

Magazines: Volunteers at Southeastern Regional Medical Center are requesting donations of recent magazines for daily distribution to patients. Donations may be dropped off at the main lobby reception desk. For information, call Beth Ivey at 910-671-5093.

Meeting: The NAACP meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the African American Culture Center in Lumberton. The new leadership is asking all members to come.

Happy Hearts: Happy Hearts Cardiac Support Group, for people with heart disease and their family members, meets at 7 p.m. quarterly in the Southeastern Regional Medical Center assembly room. Participants are asked to bring a heart-healthy dish. Drinks will be provided. For information, call 910-671-5067.

Picture of Health: A television series which features the physicians, programs and services of Southeastern Regional Medical Center, airs at 10 a.m. Saturdays on Ion Media Network (local channel 62, cable channel 8, digital channels 36.6 and 62.1). Previous episodes can be viewed on the publications and videos link at www.srmc.org. For information, call 910-671-5018.

Genealogy meeting: The Robeson County Historical and Genealogical Society meetings are held at 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Osterneck Auditorium. Open to the public. For information, visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ncrcgs2/index.html.

Support group: The HealthKeeperz Hospice’s grief support group meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday. It makes no difference whether the loss took place last week, several months ago, or even last year. For information, call 910-860-7178.

Study program: The Power Hour/Homework Study Program for youth ages 6 to 18 will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday from at 1310 N. Seneca St., Lumberton. For information, call 910-738-8474.

Head start registration: The Lumbee Regional Development Association is accepting applications for children 6 weeks to 4 years old and expecting moms at the Rennert area, Lumberton/Allenton area and Fairmont area. For information, call Cassandra Blanks at 910-522-2155.

Training program: Southeastern Family Violence Center is offering a new program, New Choices, which helps people with job training, education and support. For information, call 910-739-8622.

Volunteers sought: The Boys & Girls Club of Lumberton/Turner Terrace Unit needs volunteers to tutor students. No special training is required. For information, call 910-608-0040.

Tourism meeting: The Robeson Tourism Development Association meets at noon the first Wednesday of the month. For information, call Everett Davis at 910-671-3276.

SFVC support groups: The Southeastern Family Violence Center has a support group for women and children at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 109 W. Ninth St., Lumberton. For information, call 910-739-8622.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Cedar Street AA meets at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 6 p.m. Saturday at 2004 N. Cedar St., Lumberton. For information, call 910-738-4499.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous, a self-help group for recovering alcoholics, meets at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at Southeastern Recovery Alternatives, 705-B Wesley Pines Road. For information, call 910-272-3030.

Narcotics Anonymous: Narcotics Anonymous, a self-help group for people recovering from drug addiction, meets at 8 p.m. Mondays at Southeastern Recovery Alternatives, 705-B Wesley Pines Road. For information, call 910-272-3030.

Nicotine Anonymous: Nicotine Anonymous, a self-help group that offers support to individuals in their effort to stop nicotine addiction, meets at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Southeastern Regional Medical Center’s Community Education Classroom I located on the main campus. For information, call 910-272-3030.

Caregiver group: South Lumberton Family Caregiver support group meets at 6 p.m. on the Tuesday after the second Sunday of each month in the South Lumberton Resource Building on Martin Luther King Drive. A light dinner is served. For information, call 910-272-0121.