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All Saints' Episcopal, Concord

Embroiderers' Guild meeting: Learn the art of hand embroidery. Expertise and support for all ability levels. 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 7. 525 Lake Concord Road, Concord. www.allsaintsconcord.org.

Crossroads Church, Concord

Talent show: Support the Navajo mission team. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. 220 George W. Liles Pkwy., Concord. www.xroadschurch.us.

St. Martin Lutheran, Concord

Zumba classes: Certified instructor. Free. 7 p.m. each first and third Thursday. 5469 N.C. 200 S., Concord. 704-782-4040.

Forest Hill United Methodist, Concord

Spaghetti supper: All-you-can-eat spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, salad, bread, drink. $6 per person; $3 for age 10 and younger. Desserts $1 each. Takeout available. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 1. 265 Union St. N., Concord.

Free clothing distribution: All sizes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays in the Ministry Center, 251 N. Union St., Concord. Bag sale, $5 per bag, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 4. 704-782-1109; www.foresthillumc.org.

Mount Olivet United Methodist, Concord

Hot dog sale: Eat in or take out. Delivery for orders of $10 or more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 301 Mount Olivet Road, Concord. 704-782-8846.

Roberta United Methodist, Concord

Free clothing: Appointment only. 10 a.m.-noon Fridays and 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Hot dog lunch: Hot dogs and homemade desserts, $1.25 each. Free delivery for order of 10 or more. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 4. 3925 Cochran Road, Concord. 704-786-9215.

Al-Anon

Family Group: Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship whose purpose is to help families and friends of those who have a problem with alcohol. "Starting Over" group meets 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake Norman Lutheran, 1445 N.C. 16 N., Denver and 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays at Bethel Methodist, 7284 Campground Road, Denver. 704-489-8657.

Bethel Presbyterian, Cornelius

Grief Support Group: GriefShare is a 13-week seminar and support group for those grieving the death of a loved one. $16 for book; scholarships available. 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays starting Feb. 4. 19920 Bethel Church Road, Cornelius. Register at 704-892-1098. www.griefshare.org.

Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

Chairman announced: Lake Norman Regional Medical Center has named Pastor Dan Freeman as its pastoral advisory council chairman. The pastoral council is comprised of local pastors and volunteer chaplains. Freeman has volunteered at the hospital since 1988. www.LNRMC.com.

Mooresville Christian Women's Club

Luncheon: "Be My Valentine" with speaker Lavanda Moore. Spouses invited. $11 per person. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N. Main St., Mooresville. Reservations by Feb. 10. www.mooresvillechristianwc.com.

Davidson College Presbyterian

Blood Drive: Donate in memory of Steve Sgouros. Bring photo identification. 2-6:30 p.m. Feb. 6. 100 N. Main St., Davidson. www.dcpc.org.

Episcopal Church of St. Peter By-the-Lake, Denver

Alexander Community Concert: Edgar Cruz, master of classical, flamenco, and popular guitar music, will present a guitar extravaganza. 2 p.m. Feb. 5. Reception follows concert. 704-489-6249. 8433 Fairfield Forest Road, Denver. 704-483-3460.