– The Rowan and Davie County Deacons Alliance Inc. meets today, 6 p.m., Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1570 N. Long St Ext.
– Initial sermon of Linda Gibson at New Jerusalem Holiness Church, Woodleaf, Sunday at 3 p.m.
The pastor is Bishop Willie J. Gray.
– Chicken and dumpling fundraiser dinner, Park Ave. United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 500 Park Ave., 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. $7 per meal.
Dinner also includes slaw, roll, drink and dessert. 704-636-2241.