
Here are three things to know for Saturday, April 12:
1. Mother County Genealogical Society meeting: Today, 12:30 p.m., Bladenboro Historical Building, 818 South Main Street, Bladenboro. Terry Smith will be guest speaker. Documentary “Tar Heel Roots: The Journey of Masao Kusakari” will be shown. READ MORE
2. The Shot Heard ‘Round The World: Sunday, noon-4 p.m., Harmony Hall Village, 1615 River Road, White Oak. Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the first shot of the American Revolutionary War. Cannon firing, musket demonstrations, historic interpreters. Event is free, but donations accepted.
3. Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m., Elizabethtown Baptist Church Activity Center, 1800 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Bounce house, face painting, pizza and the Easter story. Information: 910-862-4538.
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