• Gospel Fest at Union Chapel AME Zion, 4329 Sowers Road, Linwood, Saturday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. with gospel soloists and groups from NC and SC. Emcee is Roland Carter from Lexington. Annual fundraiser for the Steward Board of Union Chapel. All are invited to participate.

•  Oak Grove Mass Choir 7th choir anniversary, 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. Choirs, quartets and praise dancers invited to join in the celebration at 1205 S. Main St., China Grove. Host pastor Rev. Dr. Keith Curry. With questions, email OakGroveBaptistChurch@windstream.net