Area happenings

ONSLOW COUNTY Farmers Market hosts its annual Fall Festival from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 with local fall fruits/vegetables, baked goods, cheese, hay rides, live music and more.

SOUTHWEST HIGH School Marching Band hosts a Benefit Night at Fuddruckers, Western Blvd. Nov. 7-8. Let cashier know you are supporting the band.

AGLOW INTERNATIONAL Jacksonville Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 7 at Northwoods Recreation Center, 621 Henderson Drive. Call 910-327-2412.

DISABLED AMERICAN Veterans Chapter 16 hosts its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 19 at the chapter home. Tickets now on sale. Call 910-455-3400/3303.

ONSLOW COUNTY Camelia Flower Show and Sale held during the Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Onslow Multipurpose Complex. Call 910-455-5873.

CEDAR FORK RURITAN Club hosts a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 7. Barbecue plates sold from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar Fork Community Center. Entertainment/program at 2 p.m.

HAVE-A-HEART Donation Drive to benefit local animal rescues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at Northwoods U.M. Church, 1528 Gum Branch Road. Items needed pet food, treats, toys and more.

ONSLOW COUNTY Veteran’s Day Parade held at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 starting at Coastal Carolina Community College to the Brynn Marr Shopping Center, Western Blvd.

JACKSONVILLE V.F.W. Post 9133 Ladies Auxiliary hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar at 8 a.m. Dec. 5 at the post home, 1450 Piney Green Road. Spaces available. Call 910-353-6810.

GOLDEN AGE PAGEANT hosted by Belgrade Community Action Association at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at Belgrade Community Center with the Noble Sisters of Wilmington and Blondia Pearson. Call 910-340-2700.

HIDDEN TALENTS Craft Fair held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 at Marston Pavilion aboard Camp Lejeune. Open to the public. Call 910-451-2658.

JONES COUNTY UNIT of NAACP hosts its Thanksgiving Banquet at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Northwest A Tabernacle, Trenton with speaker Richard Barber Sr., celebrating 100 years of service.

N.C. AQUARIUM at Pine Knoll Shores offers a fishing clinic from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 with angler, Bryan Goodwin. Clinic free with admission or membership. Call 252-247-4003 Ext. 288.

ONSLOW COUNTY CHIP hosts a virtual race/online fundraiser celebrating World Run Day from Nov. 7-10. Call 910-355-2447 or www.runday.com.

WHITE OAK RIVER Chapter AARP meets at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at Western Park Community Center. Lunch at noon, cost $7. Reservations by 4 p.m. Nov. 6 at 910-326-4036/3276.

BARBECUE DINNER/bake sale fundraiser for Habitat Homes at 11 a.m. Nov. 6 at Century 21 Coastland Realty, Emerald Isle.

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES at First Christian Church, Richlands will take food orders from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7. Call 910-554-2564.

SWANSBORO SHRINE Club meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 6. All Shriners welcome.

BELL FORK HOMES Family Reunion will hold a planning meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at Onslow Memorial Hospital Education Center. Information call 910-347-1621.

RICHLANDS MASONIC Lodge No. 564 will hold a Stated Communication at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 with dinner at 6:30 p.m.