CHS Junior and Parent Informational Meeting — 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, school auditorium. Variety of topics covered. College representatives present for questions. FMI, call Toni Blount College Advisor/Scholars coordinator 592-2067.

11th Annual Garland Post 502 Ladies Auxiliary Mega Christmas Bazaar-Plate Sale Fundraising — 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, Taylors Bridge Community Building, Hwy. 421 S. near Prestege Farms. Multiple sellers. Plates, fish, pork chops, chicken (fried or baked); delivery available. Call 385-3626 Saturday only.

Friends For Animals Meeting and Election of Officers — 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Pizza Inn, Sunset Avenue. FMI, call 564-3661.

Butler Court Senior Center — 9-1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5. Energy assistance applications taken; from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., home weatherization applications accepted. FMI, call Mattie at 592-5604.

Department of Aging Annual Christmas Drive — 3-7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, Oasis Restaurant, featuring Robert Stroud of “Boogie Shoes Production.” Admission is a cover charge plus an unwrapped toy/gift valued at $10 or more for children ages 8-17 of diverse cultures. Financial donations accepted. FMI, contact Vanessa Polk or Linda Armwood 592-4653.

Holiday Step Show — 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, Sampson Middle School showcasing numerous local students and youth. FMI, call 337-4512 ext. 3116 or 919-616-8694.

Shriners Shagging 4 the Kids — Saturday, Dec. 29, Clinton-Sampson Agri-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.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.

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. 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.

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