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Compiled by Erica Batten

Crossroads Church, Concord

Christmas show: “Carolina Christmas Spectacular” variety show features live music, multimedia, comedy, and dance. Dinner theater shows, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8. Production only show, 7 p.m. Dec. 9. 220 George W. Liles Pkwy., Concord. www.thespectacular.org.

Harrisburg Presbyterian

Food collection: Bring a frozen turkey or ham to Sunday morning service to help feed 2,000 people over the holidays. Our goal is to collect 50 turkeys and hams by Christmas. Donations will go to the Urban Ministry Center in Charlotte and to those in need in Harrisburg. 10 a.m. Sundays. 4815 N. C. 49 S., Harrisburg. 704-455-2491.

Forest Hill United Methodist, Concord

Sermon series: Five-week series based on Mike Slaughter’s book “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday.” 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m.

Free clothing distribution: All sizes. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays in the Ministry Center, 251 N. Union St., Concord. Distribution will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. on Dec. 6.

Concert: The Singing Saints will present “Festival of Carols.” A love offering will be taken for Cooperative Christian Ministry and The Salvation Army. Refreshments follow the concert. 3 p.m. Dec. 2. 265 N. Union St., Concord. 704-782-1109; www.foresthillumc.org.

Rocky Ridge United Methodist, Concord

Hot dog sale: Hot dogs and homemade desserts, $1 each. Delivery available for orders of $10 or more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. 1428 Old Charlotte Road, Concord. 704-782-3579.

Mt. 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 Mt. Olivet Road, Concord. 704-782-8846.

All Saints’ Episcopal, Concord

Embroiderers Guild of America: Learn the art of hand embroidery. Correspondence courses from the national organization, expertise and support for all ability levels. Meetings monthly. 10 a.m. Dec. 4. 525 Lake Road, Concord. 704-782-2024; www.allsaintsconcord.org.