Lunch and Learn Session — for community leaders, pastors, school administrators, non-profit and organizational leaders, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, Taste of Sensation, 919 College St. Information session and lunch while providing valuable information on ways to help your organizations and charitable causes. FMI, call national director Dre Waters 910-988-2765 or Marian Chavious 990-1826. Parade attendees will be accepted following the parade.

Garland Post 502 Ladies Auxiliary 11th Annual Christmas Bazaar-Plate Sale Fundraiser — 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, Taylor Bridge Community Center, Hwy 421 S. near Prestage Farms. Multiple vendors. Plates fish, pork chops, chicken, fried or baked.

Democratic Women/Men Meeting and Christmas Gathering — 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, Taste of Sensation, College Street. Cal Cunningham guest speaker. FMI, call 224-5347.

Sampson High School Class of 1958 Meet and Greet — 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at Ruby Tuesday. Class members and guests invited. FMI, call Patty Cherry 224-5347 or Linda Lyons 596-2994.

Clinton-Sampson Chamber Multicultural Committee Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Luncheon — noon, Monday, Jan. 21. Churches wishing to participate call Patty Cherry at 224-5347, Dee Bryant at 260-0435 or Dr. Ted Thomas t 990-0385. Sampson County youth will perform a musical tribute to Dr. King.

N.C. A&T State University Alumni Chapter Meeting — 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 900 College St.

Spivey’s Corner Pageants Applications Available — early bird deadline Wednesday, Jan. 2. Final deadline Saturday, Feb. 2. For more information, contact missspiveyscorner@eb. 2. All age groups. Pageant Feb. 23, Midway High School. FMI,OLM contact hollygedwards@live.com; OT and Miss cogmail.com.

Benefit for Myron Maynor — sausage and pancake breakfast 7-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, Calvary Tabernacle PFWB Church, 6570 High House Road.

Clement Civic Center Annual Meeting — 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11.

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

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.

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.

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.