Here are three things to know for Saturday, Dec. 23:
1. Lu Mil Vineyard Festival of Lights: Today, 6-10 p.m., 438 Suggs-Taylor Road, Elizabethtown. $10 per person, ages 5 and under free. Country buffet, photos with Santa. Information: 910-866-5819.
2. Ducks At A Distance: Today, 2 p.m., Jones Lake State Park, 4117 NC 242 North, Elizabethtown. Join a park ranger and learn about the waterfowl that can be found in the area. Information: 910-588-4550.
3. Blood Drive: Jan. 5, 1-6 p.m., Bladenboro Historical Building, 818 South Main Street. Sponsored by Red Cross. Click here to register.
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