...Central Baptist Church will host a Christmas carol sing at 7pm. (6050 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, 910-892-7914)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Hike for Your Health" beginning at 9am. Participants ages 12 and up should be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly, and include steps; the route can be adjusted as needed. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Road Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...Temple Theatre will present "It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" at 2pm. Tickets start at $15. (120 Carthage St., Sanford, 919-774-4155)
...The Lupus Foundation of America, NC Chapter, will host a support group meeting at 6:00pm Holy Trinity Church. There is no charge to attend for those living with lupus, their families and caregivers. (2327 Clark Ave., Raleigh, 877-849-8271 ext 1)
...The Lupus Foundation of America, NC Chapter, will host a support group meeting at 6pm in the Wilson Parlor of First Presbyterian Church in Durham. There is no charge to attend for those living with lupus, their families and caregivers. (305 E. Main St., Durham, 877-849-8271 ext 2)
...The Smithfield Christmas parade will start at 7pm. (919-934-9166)
...Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 7pm. (1209 Hay St., Fayetteville, 910-323-4233)
...Raleigh Little Theatre will present the musical comedy "Cinderella" at 7:30pm in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
...Temple Theatre will present "It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets start at $15. (120 Carthage St., Sanford, 919-774-4155)
...Jonesboro Baptist Church will host a live, outdoor Nativity drama at 6pm and 7:30pm. Refreshments will follow. (2020 Jonesboro Rd., Dunn, 910-897-4812)
...The Roseboro Christmas parade will start at 7pm.
...Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 7pm. (1209 Hay St., Fayetteville, 910-323-4233)
...The Harnett Area Shag Association will host an event at the Dunn Shrine Center. Dinner will be served from 7:30pm - 9:00pm; please bring a side dish or dessert. Music will be provided by Blackwater Rhythm & Blues. Admission is $12; the public is invited to attend. (211 N. Clinton Ave., Dunn, www.hasadance.com)
...Raleigh Little Theatre will present the musical comedy "Cinderella" at 7:30pm in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
...Gilbert Theater will present "It's a Wonderful Life" at 8pm. (116 Green St., Fayetteville, 910-678-7186)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
...Christ's Community Christmas Closet will be open at the Benson Fire Department. Hours will be 9am til 11am for parents with referrals from local school counselors and churches, and 12n til 2pm for other Benson area residents. Toys may be donated at the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce office through December 10th. (fire dept-313 S. Elm St./chamber-122 E. Main St., Benson, 919-894-3825)
...The 7th Annual "Christmas at Bleecker" Community Food Drive will be held from 9am til 3pm. Breakfast will be served from 9am til 10:30am, with lunch from 11:30am til 2pm. A bike ride will begin at 10am; a car show will last from 11am til 3pm. The event will include a bouncy house, face painting, and visits with Santa. Admission is 2 canned goods or non-perishable items. (1200 E. Cumberland St., Dunn, 910-891-1001)
...The Tobacco Farm Life Museum will host "Stepping into the Past" from 10am til 3pm, featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations, and displays of traditional arts, crafts, and trades. Activities are included with regular museum admission; some materials may require additional costs. (709 N. Church St., Kenly, 919-284-3431)
...Raleigh Little Theatre will present the musical comedy "Cinderella" at 1pm and 5pm in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
...The Johnston County Chorus will present "A Christmas Spectacular" at 2pm and 7pm at the Clayton Center. Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for kids 12 and under; group discounts are available. (111 E. Second St., Clayton, 919-553-1737)
...Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 2pm and 7pm. (1209 Hay St., Fayetteville, 910-323-4233)
...Redemption Outreach Center will present the 3rd annual "A ROC'n Christmas in the Park" from 5pm til 8pm. The event will take place at Tart Park, featuring hayrides, barrel train, light and decoration trail, live Nativity and music, and photos with Santa. Hot soup and cocoa will be served. (205 Jackson Rd., Dunn)
...North Clinton Avenue Baptist Church will present a dinner theatre, "A Cricket County Old Folks Christmas," at 5:30pm. (507 N. Clinton Ave., Dunn, 910-892-7497)
...Jonesboro Baptist Church will host a live, outdoor Nativity drama at 6pm and 7:30pm. Refreshments will follow. (2020 Jonesboro Rd., Dunn, 910-897-4812)
...The children, choir, and drama team of Central Baptist Church will present "A Family for Christmas" at 7pm. (6050 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, 910-892-7914)
...The Benson Area Women's Organization will present "Country Music Christmas" at the W.J. Barefoot Auditorium. The performance will begin at 7pm, starring Amber Pittman, Dennis Jernigan, Ellen Allen, Jesse Scott Johnson, and others. Tickets are $12 each. (303 E. Church St., Benson, 919-894-3825)
...Temple Theatre will present "It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $15. (120 Carthage St., Sanford, 919-774-4155)
...Gilbert Theater will present "It's a Wonderful Life" at 8pm. (116 Green St., Fayetteville, 910-678-7186)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
...The children, choir, and drama team of Central Baptist Church will present "A Family for Christmas" at 10am. (6050 Plain View Hwy, Dunn, 910-892-7914)
...Shady Grove Original F.W.B. Church will present "Jesus--There Is Something About That Name" at 11am. (7605 Newton Grove Hwy, Spivey's Corner, 910-567-4400)
...First Baptist Church of Dunn will present "The Glory of Christmas" at 11am. (309 W. Broad St., Dunn, 910-892-6161)
...The combined choirs of Fellowship Baptist Church will present "Follow That Star" at 11am. (1505 Ross Rd., Lillington)
...The children's choir of Gourd Springs Baptist Church will present "Hark, the Herald Angels" at 11am. (4575 Ray Rd., Spring Lake)
...Lillington Baptist Church will present "Peace Has Come" at 11am. (210 W. Lofton St., Lillington, 910-893-9151)
...Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church will present its Christmas cantata at 11am. (4440 Piney Grove Rd., Angier)
...Raleigh Little Theatre will present the musical comedy "Cinderella" at 1pm and 5pm in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. (301 Pogue St., Raleigh, 919-821-3111)
...Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 2pm. (1209 Hay St., Fayetteville, 910-323-4233)
...Temple Theatre will present "It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play" at 2pm. Tickets start at $15. (120 Carthage St., Sanford, 919-774-4155)
...Gilbert Theater will present "It's a Wonderful Life" at 2pm. (116 Green St., Fayetteville, 910-678-7186)
...Hood's Grove Baptist Church will present its Christmas play and cantata at 6pm. (677 Hood's Grove Church Rd., Newton Grove, 919-894-5977)
...Coats Baptist Church will present "Christmas at Coats: This is Jesus" at 6pm. (554 N. McKinley St., Coats, 910-897-5173)
...The children of Holly Springs Baptist Church will present "Santa Claus" at 6pm. A dessert social will follow. (385 Holly Springs Church Rd., Broadway)
...Kennebec Baptist Church will present its children's musical at 6pm. (9808 Kennebec Church Rd., Angier)
...Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church will present its Christmas play at 6pm. (4440 Piney Grove Rd., Angier)
...Memorial Baptist Church will present "Fireside at Memorial: Christmas Around the Hearth" at 7pm. (271 Leslie Campbell Ave., Buies Creek, 910-893-4162)
...Neill's Creek Baptist Church will present "Come and See--Go and Tell" at 7pm. (4200 Neill's Creek Rd., Angier, 919-639-6126)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
...Lillington Baptist Church will present a live Nativity from 5:30pm til 7pm, walk up or drive by, followed by the cantata, "Peace Has Come." (210 W. Lofton St., Lillington, 910-893-9151)
...The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will meet at 7pm in the meeting room of the Harnett County Administration Building; the meeting is open to the public. (102 E. Front St., Lillington, 910-893-7555)
...The Erwin Planning and Board of Adjustments will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall meeting room. The meeting is open to the public. (100 W. F St., Erwin)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18
...The Fuquay-Varina Town Board will meet at 7pm in the Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. (121 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, 919-552-4947)
...The Autryville Town Hall meeting will begin at 7:30pm, and is open to the public. (215 S. Gray St., Autryville, 910-525-4567)
...The Turkey Town Hall meeting will begin at 7:30pm, and is open to the public. (51 Market St., Turkey, 910-592-7273)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
...Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 7pm. (1209 Hay St., Fayetteville, 910-323-4233)
...Pleasant Hill Christian Church will present a live, drive-thru Nativity from 7pm til 9pm. Admission is free. (929 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Benson, 919-894-3212)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Hike for Your Health" beginning at 9am. Participants ages 12 and up should be able to hike 3 to 6 miles on trails that can be flat, hilly, and include steps; the route can be adjusted as needed. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Road Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 7pm. (1209 Hay St., Fayetteville, 910-323-4233)
...Pleasant Hill Christian Church will present a live, drive-thru Nativity from 7pm til 9pm. Admission is free. (929 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Benson, 919-894-3212)
...Salemburg will hold a town hall meeting at 8pm; the meeting is open to the public. (100 Methodist Dr., Salemburg, 910-525-5650)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21
...Raven Rock State Park will host "Nature's Seedlings" at 10am. Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to explore the world of nature through games, exploration, interaction, and crafts; kids must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Meet at the Visitor Center. (3009 Raven Rock Rd., Lillington, 910-893-4888)
...Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at 7pm. (1209 Hay St., Fayetteville, 910-323-4233)
...Hillmon Grove Baptist Church will present "Sing Christmas" at 7pm. (384 Hillmon Grove Rd., Cameron, 919-499-4913)
...Temple Theatre will present Sweet Potato Pie's "Homegrown Christmas" show at 7pm. Tickets are $20. (120 Carthage St., Sanford, 919-774-4155)
...Pleasant Hill Christian Church will present a live, drive-thru Nativity from 7pm til 9pm. Admission is free. (929 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Benson, 919-894-3212)