Editor’s note: This edition of the Hope Mills calendar was compiled before the arrival of Hurricane Florence. Some or all of these events could be affected by the storm. Please check to see if they are still scheduled before attending. 

Meetings

For details about all meetings and activities, including location where not listed, call Town Clerk Jane Starling at 910-426-4113. Most meetings take place at Town Hall or the Hope Mills Parks and Recreation center. 

• Mayor’s Youth Leadership Monday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. 

• Board of Commissioners Monday, Sept 24, 7 p.m. 

• Appearance Committee Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. 

• Veterans Committee, Thursday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. 

Activities

• Hope Mills Area Kiwanis Club at Sammio’s, second Tuesdays at noon and fourth Tuesdays at 6 p.m. For details, call 910-237-1240. 

•Ole Mills Days 2018 Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more details and vendor informa­tion, contact Parks and Recreation Director Kenny Bullock: 910-426-4107 or kwbullock@townof­hopemills.com. 

•Pumpkin decorating for seniors Tuesday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-noon in the small activity room of Parks and Rec. No fee, but advanced sign-up is required. Only 20 pumpkins available. Prizes will be awarded for the best three pumpkins.

•Ghostly Gala for seniors Wednesday, Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Parks and Rec community room. Advanced sign-up at the reception desk required. Costumes are preferred but not required. There will be a costume contest and pumpkin decorating contest. Potluck social. Bring main dish, side dish or dessert. 

Promote yourself: Email hopemills@upandcomingweekly.com.