Sampson County Department of Social Services board — will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 in the department’s board room.

Register of Deeds Office — has moved into its new location at 126 A W. Elizabeth St. in the Courthouse Annex Building, next to the tax office.

The Noel and Rebecca Wilson Jones Family Reunion — noon, Sunday, Oct. 25 at Hopewell United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 4641 Church Road, Newton Grove.

Free Blue Grass Explosion — Saturday, Oct 24, Royal Lane Amphitheater. Popular, local Blue Grass Bands will start playing at12:30 p.m. Come early to get your seat. Concessions will be available. FMI, Contact Alice Montague with Clinton Recreation at 299-4900 ext. 3072.

The Sampson/Clinton Retired School Personnel (SCRSP) — will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m. at the Jordan Shopping Center Piggly Wiggly. FMI,contact John E. Williams at 910-592-5930.

The Hogs n Hens Barbeque Cook-off and Festival Needs Volunteers — to help in all areas of the festival on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Duplin County Events Center. To volunteer, or FMI, call: LuAnn Rivenbark 910-285-5171 or 910-284-1352 or email: preskoolteach@embarqmail.com

Enoch Royal Family Reunion — 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11 at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 1481 Fleet Cooper Road, Roseboro. Bring picnic lunch.

Sampson County Veterans Council — will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 at the Veterans Service Office. All members are urged to attend.

VFW Post 7547 — will have a joint meeting with the Ladies Auxiliary at 7:15 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the post home. All members please attend.

Stewart Family BBQ Benefit — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 at Roseboro PFWB Church. Eat in or take out. FMI, call 910-337-3429.

6th Annual Sampson County Friends for Animals, Inc. Spaghetti Dinner — has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Drive-thru takeout only or delivery for 10+ plates. Held at Mother Earth Daycare parking lot, 1719 Southeast Blvd., Clinton. FMI 592-3779 or 592-1665. September dated tickets will be honored.

October Seminars at SCC — Tuesday, Oct. 13: How Market Your Business, 6 to 9 p.m. room O-140 (Free); Tuesday, Oct. 20: How to Meet Your Business Tax Requirements, 6 to 9 p.m. room O-140 (Free); Tuesday, Oct. 27: Business Record-keeping & Financial Analysis, 6 to 9 p.m. room O-140 (Free). FMI, call 592-7176.

Sampson County Friends for Animals, Inc. — will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 p.m. at Zeng's Palace. Finalization of plans for spaghetti dinner to be discussed. FMI 592-3779.

Clinton Lions Club Fish Fry — 11a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, Agri-Expo Center.

Western Park Opening Day Celebration — Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free admission, food, drinks, games and fun. Western District Park, 702 W. Clinton St., Roseboro.