Working Forest Summit for NC Landowners — Wednesday March 16, ,8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Sampson County Exposition Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton. At the summit landowners and professionals will discuss topics related to taxes, market trends and selling timber, wildlife management, prescribed burning and much more.

HHS Mattress Sale — The Hobbton District Band programs will have a mattress sale Saturday, March 5. The event will be held at Hobbton High School from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Other bedding items such as gel pillows and coverings will also be available to purchase. FMI, call 594-0242 for more information.

Ducks Unlimited — annual banquet will be March 19. Admission by pre-sale only. Tickets can be purchased at The Atrium, Pizza Inn, Matthews Cards and Gifts, Crop Production Services, Chamber of Commerce and James Trading Company. FMI, call 590-9335.

Boating Safety Course — The N.C. Wildlife Commission is offering a Boating Safety Course on Tuesday, March 15 from 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 16 from 6-9 p.m. Participants must attend both classes at the Sampson County Livestock Facility at 93 Agriculture Place off Hwy 421 south of Clinton. Must register online at www.ncwildlife.org.

The Hobbton District Band — programs will have a mattress sale Saturday, March 5 at Hobbton High School, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Many sizes and types are available with up to 50 percent off retail! Other bedding items such as gel pillows, and coverings will also be available to purchase. Feel free to call 594 0242 for more information

Tai Chi Classes — Free at the Turkey and Harrells Nutrition Sites on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 5-May 12 from 9-9:30 a.m. in Turkey and 101-10:30 a.m. in Harrells. FMI, call Angela at 592-4653.

Mid Carolina Senior Games — will have registration through March 16 for seniors 50 and above. The games begin April 6 in categories of sporting and silver art. The games will be held April 6-25. FMI contact Tracey Davis, 910-323-4191 ext. 27 or [email protected].

Colorcraft Studios — will make pictures at Clement Baptist Church, 6020 Maxwell Road, Autryville, on April 15-16. A 10 x 13 color portrait is free and will not be included in church directory. Call 910-567-677, Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., to schedule appointment.

8th Annual MAC Association Community Fun Day — will be held May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include a car show, music inflatable rides, free food, inspiring message and more.

Meet and Greet the Candidates — luncheon will be held Monday, March 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sampson County Farm Bureau Office, Highway 421 North, Clinton.

Sampson County Department of Aging Family Caregiver Support Program — will present Alzheimers North Carolina. This is a free community workshop with presenter Melanie Bunn, Dementia Training Specialist with Alzheimers N.C. The workshop will be held April 12, 9 a.m.-12 noon at Roseboro First Baptist Church, 3720 South Salemburg Hwy., Roseboro. To pre-register, call Lesia R. Henderson at 910-592-4653 or e-mail [email protected].

Sampson County Department of Aging Family Caregiver Support Program — will present Laughter Therapy Workshop with presenter Lisa Levine, Program Director with Alzheimer’s N. C. on March 22, 10-11:30 a.m. The workshop will be held at the Sampson County Department of Aging, 405 County Complex Road, Clinton. Pre-registration is required by March 21. FMI call Lesia R. Henderson, 910-592-4653 or e-mail [email protected].

Sampson County Department of Aging — Laughter Therapy Workshop, Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. Presenter Lisa Levine with Alzheimer’s of North Carolina. Come laugh with us! Pre-registration required by calling Lesia R. Henderson 910-592-4653 or e-mail [email protected].

Autism Golf Tournament — will be held April 2 at Timberlake Golf Club. FMI contact Elizabeth Parker at 919-820-3546.