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Compiled by Erica Batten

St. Mark Catholic, Huntersville

Dinner and show: Hibernian St. Patrick dinner and show with Irish food and beverages. Music by the Almost Irish Band and Irish step dancing by the Rince na h’Eireann School. Ceili dance called by Sandra Connick. 6:30-11 p.m. March 9. 14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. Ticket information at 704-942-6345 or uniteire@yahoo.com.

Davidson College Presbyterian

Lenten study: 10 a.m. Saturdays at The Pines at Davidson, 400 Avinger Lane, Davidson.

Lenten prayer: The church staff will lead practicing and walking prayer using the church labyrinth as well as journaling, Lectio Divina and visual prayer. 10 a.m. Thursdays and 4 p.m. Sundays.

Discussion program: “The Church in Transition: The PCUSA Faces the Future.” 9:45 a.m. Sundays. The speaker for March 10 is Susan Andrews, former moderator of the PCUSA, who will speak on leadership and women’s issues.

PFLAG meetings: PFLAG (Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays) of Davidson and Cornelius offers information and support in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Meetings are held 7-9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in Room 201. 100 N. Main St., Davidson. www.dcpc.org.

Meadowlake Presbyterian, Huntersville

Kids’ consignment sale: Sponsored by the Meadowlake Preschool. Children’s and maternity clothing, toys, books and baby furniture. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase playground equipment. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 8-9. 6500 Gilead Road, Huntersville. 704-948-1600; preschool@meadowlakechurch.com.

Mt. Zion United Methodist, Cornelius

Concert: The Cornelius Concert Series presents the Lake Norman Big Band performing jazz music from the 1920s to today. This concert is a fundraiser for the Cornelius Concert Series and the Lake Norman Big Band. $5. 7 p.m. March 8.

Men’s prayer breakfast: Men of all ages welcome for weekly breakfast led by the ministerial staffs of Mt. Zion United Methodist and Bethel Presbyterian. 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays at The Cookhouse, 20936 Torrence Chapel Road, Cornelius.

Women of Zion: All women of the church and community are invited for fellowship and a devotional program. 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Acropolis Café and Grille, 20659 Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Prayer shawl ministry: The group knits and crochets prayer shawls for people in need. We also provide hats and scarves for the homeless and baby blankets for baptisms. Meetings are 5:30-7 p.m. Sundays and 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. 19600 Zion St., Cornelius. www.mtzionumc.net.

Salem United Methodist, Denver

New preschool: Registration is now open for fall 2013. Ages 1-4. 378 N. Pilot Knob Road, Denver. For information and registration, contact Jenny Reilly at 704-483-5055 ext. 304. www.SalemUnitedMethodist.com.

First Baptist, Cornelius

Senior citizens’ group: Interesting programs, fellowship, and travel opportunities. We welcome new people to join us. Meetings at 10:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month. 21007 Catawba Ave., Cornelius. For more information, contact Margaret Smith at 704-875-9306.

Huntersville United Methodist

Keenagers: Adults age 50 and up invited. Monthly meetings alternate among potluck lunches at the church, meals at area restaurants and field trips to nearby places of interest. The church is at 14005 Stumptown Road, Huntersville. www.huntersvilleumc.org.

Denver United Methodist

Consignors wanted: Children’s consignment sale will be held March 23. Consignors accepted through March 15 or until limit is reached. 3910 N. C. 16, Denver. Register at consignment@denverumc.org.

Lake Norman Christian Business Association

Meeting: Join us weekly for Bible devotions, interactive dialogue, food, fellowship, prayer requests, informal networking. Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays at Fusion Bowl Asian Bistro, 126 Mooresville Commons Way, Mooresville. www.lkncba.org.

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