• Rowan County pro-life commission invites the community to stand together Sunday, Oct. 6, in silent prayer for the unborn, 2-3 p.m. at the Square, the intersection of Main and Innes streets. This is part of a national silent prayer chain to end abortion.

• Bingo with the Mocksville Lions Club, Friday Oct 4. Doors open 5:30; games  start 6 p.m. Great prizes. Cornerstone Church, 1585 NC Hwy. N, Mocksville. Tickets $10, cash only, at the door for 10 games. Snacks available. Benefits Mocksville Lions Club.

• Southern Soul Music Festival, Saturday Oct. 5, Town of East Spencer, 105 S. Long St. Food trucks, free concert by Destiny Stone, Jazz Revolution and Live House. Doors open at 1 p.m. vending and food. Concert is 5-9 p.m.

• The Community Travelers are sponsoring a bus trip to the North Carolina State Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19. Details: contact Brenda at  704-431-3974.