Pet Grief service, concert, food sales and support groups

For all those grieving the loss of an animal companion, Trinity United Church of Christ invites you to their second annual Paw Prints On Our Hearts service on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m.

The service will include a time to remember animal friends who crossed “over the rainbow bridge,” and to celebrate all animals who bring joy into our lives.

Guests are invited to bring photos or mementoes of their furry friends to show others before and after the event. Donations of dog and cat food, newspapers (with inserts removed), and gift cards (Walmart, Amazon or pet stores) will be collected to deliver to local animal rescues.

Please note that this is a remembrance service, not an animal “blessing” event, so please do not bring pets unless they are certified service animals.

The church is at 38 Church St. NE, Concord. For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Cathy Cook at pastorcat.tucc@gmail.com.

Come celebrate Doris Holloway, organist and special musician, at Midway United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m.

Enjoy organ, piano and choral music as Midway celebrates and honors this very special musician and remember her dedication to the music of the Kannapolis area for many years.

A reception will follow concert. The church is at 708 S. Main St., Kannapolis.

On Saturday, Oct. 19, New Gilead Reformed Church will have a BBQ Chicken Dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dine in or carryout. The church is at 2400 Old Salisbury-Concord Road, Concord.

Plate includes half barbecue chicken, beans, slaw, roll, chips, drink and dessert for $12. A whole chicken is $10 and a quart of slaw $5.

Lowesville Gospel Concerts will host their next concert Saturday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m. and will feature The Edgar Loudermilk Bluegrass Band from Toccoa, Ga.

There is no admission cost; a freewill offering only will be received.

The concert will be at Vineyard Church, 1062 N.C. 16 Business Hwy., Stanley (Lowesville). For more information, contact Carroll Cooke at 704-618-9762.

Cold Springs GMC’s 71st Annual BBQ and Brunswick begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25.

Sandwiches, BBQ, Stew and Slaw by the bulk for Carryout only. The church is located 2550 Cold Springs Rd Concord.

The event continues Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m.

Calvary Lutheran Church is celebrating Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m. with a Trunk or Treat and cookout.

Celebrate Halloween early at a Trunk-or-Treat. Afterward enjoy a hot dog, a bounce house and outdoor games. Children of all ages are welcome. The community is invited to enter your vehicle in the event.

Please visit www.clconcord.org to register. Calvary is at 950 Bradley St., Concord.

Are you a caregiver who would like to connect with other caregivers? A monthly caregivers’ support group is open to everyone and conveniently held over Zoom so you can attend from the comfort of your home. The sessions will be Monday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. For the Zoom link, contact the church office at 704-782-6923 or through the website at www.clconcord.org. Calvary Lutheran Church is at 950 Bradley St., Concord.

A GriefShare “Surviving The Holidays” event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pitts Baptist Church in Concord.

The holiday season can be especially painful after the loss of a loved one. We invite you to join us for this encouraging seminar.

Note: Preregistration is required. For more information, call Linda Bounds at 704-793-8155.

A GriefShare program will be held at Cold Springs Global Methodist on Sundays from 3:30-5 p.m.

For questions, call the church office at 704-782-1811. To register, visit www.griefshare.org.

The Bulb Market at Grace Lutheran Church is open every Friday from 3-4 p.m. with fresh produce for the community.

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Center will be offering primary care and basic health screenings on-site at the church on the second Friday of each month. Grace Lutheran is at 58 Chestnut Drive, Concord.

Calvary Lutheran Church has a weekly Bible study every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the church.