Here are Three Things to Know for Thursday, January 23:
1. Kingdom Focused Church Conference at Bladen Community College auditorium. Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A light breakfast will be available before the conference. Free registration at the door. Information: Tommy Puryear by email at tommypuryear57@gmail.com.
2. Crider’s Critter Talk is Sunday at 2 p.m. at Jones Lake State Park. Join Ranger Crider to learn about native wildlife. Live critters and mounts will be on display. It’s free. Information: 910-588-4550.
3. Navigating Grief workshop will be held Feb. 4 at noon at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare office, 103 East Dunham Street in Elizabethtown. A 90-minute workshop offered for those dealing with the death of a loved one. Registration required: 910-515-6689.