Turkey Day Celebration — 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, with parade kick-off, Turkey Volunteer Fire Department. Proceeds go to fire department. Interested in participating, call Angela Hoskins 249-3939.

Boys and Girls Homes of N.C. Offering Foster/Adoptive Parent Classes — 6-9 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 22, First Baptist Church, 408 College St., Monday and Thursday, seven weeks. FMI, call Barbara King 910-770-4645.

VFW Post 7547 Fellowship Time — 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23. Members and their families are invited. FMI, 592-3579.

Clinton City Schools Past to Present 1821-2012 — books available at the Sampson County History Museum, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FMI, call 910 990-1675.

Special Called Meeting Turkey Town Board — 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, for clerk interviews.

Turkey Halloween Trick or Treat — will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Former Morganite and ECS Employees Gathering — noon, Saturday, Nov. 10, Ernie’s Buffet, Dunn. Dutch treat.

Sampson County Voter Rally “Souls to the Polls” — 2-6 p.m, Sunday, Oct. 21, Agri-Exposition Center. Speakers, live entertainment and fellowship.

Presidential Debate Watch Party — 8-11 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, S.C. Democratic Party Headquarters, 303 E. Main St., Clinton.

Past NCHSAA Championship Teams — the NCHSAA is celebration 100th year. Looking teams to help celebrate. FMI, visit website for Centennial Celebration opportunities nchsaa100@nchsaa.org.

Trick or Treat With Local EMS — 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31 at your local volunteer EMS squad. Candy and goodies available. Sponsored by the Sampson County Rescue and EMS Association.

Autryville Post Office Meeting — noon, Wednesday, Oct. 24, to discuss post office options.

Turkey Post Office Meeting — 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 24, to discuss post office options .

Liberty HomeCare & Hospice Services Needs Volunteers — contact Marie Daniels at 592-8367.

Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Applications — due by 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14. Pick up application from office or download PDF from www.clintonsampsonchamber.org.

Mary Gran Fall Fun Day — 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27. Free. Variety of entertainment and concessions. FMI, call Kay Hobbs at 299-3214.

Register for Clinton-Sampson Duck Unlimited Greenwing Adventure — 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21, Laurel Lake Campground off Hwy. 242, Salemburg on Laurel Lake Road. FMI, contact Keith Jones 592-1149, Michael Oliver 385-6846, Deon Bullard, 337-3558, Laurice Williams, 990-5491 or Ricky Autry, 590-3496.

Hunter Safety Course — 6-9:30 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 22-24, Sampson County Livestock Facility, 93 Agriculture Place. Course sponsored by N.C. Wildlife Commission and Cooperative Extension office. Participants must register online at www.ncwildlife.org. FMI, call 592-7161.

Sampson County 4-H Fall Festival — 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22 for ages 5-12 Cooperative Extension Office.

Relay for Life Fall Fling Marketplace — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, Grove Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 609 N.E. Blvd. Concessions all day. Variety of vendors.

Sinclair Family Reunion — 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, Salem Pizza. FMI, call 590-4365.

Breast Cancer Fundraising — Sunday, Oct. 21, All U Can Carry Auto Parts Day, Runion’s Recycling Inc. Visit http://www.passionatelypink.org.

Clinton High School FFA Mum Sale — eight-inch lavender, orange/bronze, pink, and yellow mums. To order, call Chris Stroud at 910-592-2067, ext. 6253 or 252-933-4343. Supplies limited.

NAACP Meeting — 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, First Baptist Church, 900 College St. Report from nominations committee. FMI, call 533-2117.

Turkey Nutrition Site — Monday, Oct. 22, Southwood Nursing Center trip; Friday, Oct. 26, closed for managers meeting.

Bellamy Center Happenings — 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 22, Carolina Tradition. Small admission.

Sampson Classic Golf Tournament — a fundraising for the SCC Foundation, will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, Lakewood CC. FMI, call 592-8081, ext. 2043.