• First Baptist Church — Sikes Avenue, Wadesboro, Mind Body and Spirit Symposium for the Women of this county and surrounding community will take place at 9:45 a.m. on May 20, 2023. Speakers will be Sharon Knotts, with a focus on women’s health, Renee Hill Carter on grief and lass and soul self care and Shenna Wilson on mental illness among black women. All are welcome. For more information, contact Queenie Lee at 704-694-4865.
• There will be a cleanup day at Sneedsboro AME Zion Church on May 27, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The cleanup will include a presentation of the history of the church and a recognition and tribute to those who are buried at the cemetery. Those planning to attend are asked to bring work gloves, cutting shears, rakes and hand clippers. For more information, call Gwen Watson-Cohen at 704-464-1759 or email at g.watsoncohen@gmail.com
• Bessie’s Chapel AME Zion Church will hold their Male Chorus Gospel Fest on May 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The church is located on Ingram Mountain Road in Lilesville. Joletha Dockery serves as their pastor. For more information, contact Kenneth Wall at 704-690-6873. Anthony Medley at 704-475-1906, or Robert Dockery at 910-995-1610. There will be singing, eating and fun for the children.