Kathy Liner at Pioneer Family Restaurant had a big family — us customers.

Now, everyone knows life begins at 40, or so we have been told. But you can’t prove this by me, as 40 was such an ancient yesterday.

First Baptist Church of Archdale on March 31 will share space with the congregation of Southside Baptist Church, 2515 Bellemeade St. in High Point.

Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church will host “Journey to the Cross,” a sensory learning, family-oriented event that allows guests to make several steps back in time.

Veteran state Sen. Stan Bingham harbored no illusions when he introduced a bill last month that he knew would generate controversy by allowing elective Bible study in North Carolina public schools.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive in memory of Sophie Layne Bryant from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Springfield Friends Meeting, 555 E. Springfield Road in High Point.

The Warren T. Parris Class of Springfield Friends Meeting will host the 20th annual fish fry at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26.

Members of Archdale Friends Meeting offered a memorial for the victims of the Newtown, Conn. shootings by lighting a candle for each one during their regular service Sunday. As many as 20 children were killed Dec. 14 by an alleged shooter at Santy Hook Elementary school.

Area churches offer Brunswick stew, pork shoulders and a Thanksgiving breakfast.

Local churches offer events, including a concert, fall festival and country buffet.