Friendship United Methodist Church, Fallston
       Friendship United Methodist Church invites children to Kingdom Kids, a Wednesday night children’s ministry. Bring your child for Bible lessons, music and lots of fun. Every Wednesday night from 6:00 until 7:00 pm. The Church is located at 111 Friendship Drive, Fallston, NC. For more information contact Bethany Clay at 704-538-9243.
Long Branch Road Baptist Church, Forest City
   Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Rd., Forest City (Shiloh Community) will hold a Fish Fry on Friday, August 26, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Fish or chicken strips, hushpuppies, slaw, fries, drink and dessert will be served. Cost per person is $8.00; children 4-12, $4.00; children 3 and under Free. Take out is available. For information call 828-287-1314 or 828-287-1408. Rev. Jerry G. Ruppe, Pastor.
Rhema Outreach Ministries, Kings Mountain
   Rhema Outreach Ministries will hold a Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, August 27. Dinner plates include: Chicken leg quarters, slaw, beans, dessert and drink. $8.00 Pick up or carry out is available. All proceeds go to the youth ministry. The church is located at 624 Kings St., Kings Mtn. For more information call Archie 704-524-7153.
Gospel Way Baptist Church, Cherryville
   A Benefit Singing for Jean Morrison will be held on Saturday, August 27, with Timber Ridge. A hot dog supper will be held at 4:30 p.m. and a singing in the church at 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville, NC. For more information call 704-445-8420.
Full Gospel Church Of Jesus Christ, Casar
   Pease join Full Gospel Church of Jesus Christ  at Casar Volunteer Fire Department for our Chicken Pot Pie Fundraiser on Saturday, August 27, 2011! Each plate will be $7.00, eat in or carry out, with Chicken Pie, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Roll and Water or Tea! The Chicken Pie Dinner will start at 11:00 AM until we run out! Also, beginning at 7:00 AM, we will be serving breakfast biscuits! $1.00 each! We will have a variety of biscuits to choose from! Please come out and support our fundraiser for our church building fund!
New Hope Baptist Church, Earl
   New Hope Baptist Church in Earl welcomes Four Annointed, a Southern Gospel men’s quartet on Sunday, August 28 at 7 p.m.   Also featured will be New Hope’s own Harmony Of Hope. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Shelby
   Bethlehem United Methodist Church will hold a Hot Dog Supper and Homemade Ice Cream Benefit Fundraiser for Zac Hullander, 4 year old with leukemia on Sunday, August 28, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Parents are Chris and Natalie Hullander of Mt. Holly, NC and grandparents are J.D. and Lois Engle Hullander of Cherryville, NC and the late Thea and Eula Kate Engle. The church is located at 6753 NC Hwy. 182, Cherryville, NC 28021. Donations are accepted and appreciated.
Shelby First Assembly, Shelby
   Shelby First Assembly will hold a FREE Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The day includes: Bounce House, dunk tank, cotton candy, hamburgers, hot dogs and a whole lot of fun! Please join them for a day filled with fun games and prizes. This will be a great day for the entire family. There will be a cornhole tournament to raise money for Crossroads Ministries & Crisis Pregnancy Center. To register for tournament: Call 704-929-2176 and leave a message with your name and phone number. Cornhole entry fee is $5 per preson. The church is located at 1905 E. Marion St., Shelby. For questions call 704-929-2176 or visit: www.shelbyfirstassembly.com
Buffalo Baptist Church, Shelby
   A BBQ and Bake Sale fundraiser will be held for Buffalo Baptist Church building fund. Buffalo’s famous butts will be available for Labor Day Weekend! There will also be fresh baked goods and home canned goods. Pickup is September 3, 2011, 10:00 am-3:00 pm;  Tickets: Boston Butts: $35.00; Plates: Adults $8.00; Child’s $5.00. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, August 31. Tickets are available at Swifty’s Village Mart on N. Post Rd. or call Ronnie Pannell 704-435-8980 or cell 704-692-4751. All proceeds will benefit the church building fund.
Flint Hill Baptist Church, Shelby
   The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Education Conference - Sept. 15 - Flint Hill Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. This full day conference will feature a variety of speakers on topics related to caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Community resources will be available to answer questions and offer information. Target audience includes family caregivers, professional
caregiver, faith community members and anyone interested in learning more about the disease. Cost $10 per person.
Friendship UMC Community Meal, Fallston
  Friendship United Methodist will have their monthly community meal on Thursday, September 8th from 5:30 until 6:30 pm. The meal is served in the basement. The Church is located at 111 Friendship Drive, Fallston, NC. There is no cost or obligation. We would love for you to join us for food and fellowship. Come as you are - all are welcome!
Northside Baptist Church, Charlotte
   Want clean comedy with an edge? Tim Hawkins brings the funny. Hawkins has been accused of being equally gifted and twisted. His arsenal is unique: stand-up, physical comedy, guitar chops, and a thousand faces and voices. It all combines to create an insane comedy experience. And yes, the guy can really sing. “People think I live a rock-star life”, said Hawkins. “Believe me, Mick Jagger never gets lost in a Hertz parking lot looking for his Ford Focus.” His music videos and stand-up clips had received nearly 100,000,000 views on YouTube, GodTube, and Facebook alone. Fan favorites include “Aging Rockers”, “The Government Can”, “Cletus Take the Reel”, “Chick-fil-A”, “A Homeschool Family”, and “Things You Don’t Say To Your Wife”. He will be LIVE at Northside Baptist Church on Saturday, August 27!! Go to www.northsidecharlotte.com to get your tickets. All proceeds go to Northside Student Ministry Missions. Check out Tim Hawkins videos at www.timhawkins.net.