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Davidson Friends Meeting

New meeting place: The congregation now meets at Calvary Presbyterian, 605 South St., Davidson. Meeting for worship begins at 9:45 a.m. with First Day classes for children at 10 a.m. Newcomers and seekers welcome. davidson.quaker.org.

The American Cancer Society

Relay for Life: Church groups invited to form teams, volunteer for the event or make a donation. The Mooresville/Lake Norman event is scheduled for June 4, 2010. www.MooresvilleRelay.org.

Williamson's Chapel United Methodist

Women's worship event: Award-winning storyteller and dancer Karen Abercrombie will join us for "Extravagant Grace." Event includes breakfast, lunch, amazing gifts and incredible times with friends. Childcare provided. $25. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6. 589 Brawley School Road, Mooresville. Register at www.williamsonschapel.org.

Mount Zion United Methodist

Concert: Christian band Crosswalk will perform high-energy praise and worship music. 6 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Family Life Center. 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. www.mtzionumc.net or 704-892-8566.

Huntersville United Methodist

Christian healthy living: Yoga, walking/circuit training, men's basketball. Childcare provided. Yoga sessions are $2. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. monicah@huntersvilleumc.org.

Couples' series: Committed couples are invited to dinner, discussion, relationship-building. Sundays beginning Feb. 7. See www.humconline.org for requirements and registration. 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. 704-875-1156.

Communion of Faith Christian

Donations needed: New or gently-used hats, gloves, scarves and socks for men, women and children will be delivered to the Men's Shelter of Charlotte and the Salvation Army Women's Emergency Shelter. Bring items to church office at 13115 Rosedale Hill Ave. or to our worship gathering at 5920 McChesney Drive, Huntersville. 704-947-7677; www.cofdoc.org.

Rotary Clubs

Haiti project: The Rotary Clubs of Catawba and Lincoln Counties are collecting funds to send 200,000 meals to Haiti through Stop Hunger Now (www.stophungernow.org). Area churches are asked to pledge funds or volunteer at the packaging event on March 27 at First United Methodist in Conover. To participate or schedule a presentation on the project at your church, contact Tony Bunton at 828-465-1708 or ecccmdir@charterinternet.com.