• Free school supplies, 10-11:30 a.m. July 30 at Homestead Baptist Church, corner of 22nd Street and Hwy 29A, Kannapolis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• For The Love of Men, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at Rowan Public Library. For women who have fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, and/or nephews of color. Not sponsored by Rowan Public Library. Sponsored by The Vine Events, www.thevineevents.wordpress.com

• Heavenly hot dog sale, Mt. Olivet UMC, 301 Mt. Olivet Road, Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., homemade desserts, free delivery over $10, take-out available. 704-782-8846, www.mtochurch.com

• National Night Out, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2: Hot dogs, fish fry and fellowship, fire trucks, golf cart riding, big bouncer for the kids, singing, many more activities. held at Salisbury Women’s Club, 1237 Old West Innes St. Sponsored by the VA Community Watch and Salisbury Police Department.

• Jewels of Destiny Prayer Ministry hosts women’s appreciation luncheon, 11 a.m. Aug. 6, at the Blessing of God Ministry, 412 Westside Dr., Lexington. Free but RSVP to Elaine Hardy 336-337-7036, no later than Aug. 1.