• Back to school giveaway, Saturday at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 719 S. Caldwell St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free community appreciation fun day, Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, summer fun with bounce house, music, food , board games, street games like dodgeball, splash fun. Everything is free. Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion Church, 940 S. Long St., East Spencer. 704-637-9043 or 704-754-1458 or southerncitytabamez.com
• SRCVB Board meeting dates for August and September have been moved to the third Wednesday of each month due to schedule conflicts. Aug. 20 meeting will be held at the Courtyard by Marriot; Sept. 17 meeting in the Gateway Building. Lunch will be provided for both meetings.
• To participate in the Friday Night Mud Bog event at the Fin, Feather and Fur Outdoor Expo on Aug. 15, contact Garrett Barger at 704-791-6317 or bluelinecreative@outlook.com or www.finfeatherfurexpo.com or Facebook: Fin, Feather and Fur Outdoor Expo.
• Steppin’ Out Social Club fish fry today, Friday from 11am-5pm at 321 N. MLK Ave. Croaker, whiting and chicken wing plates.
• J.C. Price Post 107 Everybody’s Birthday Dance Sunday, Aug 10 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by DJ “Peaches.” Donation $10. Refreshments. Door prizes and specials. Must be 21 or older with proper ID. No sneakers.