Community calendar items are listed free of charge for nonprofits, community organizations and educational institutions. Private yard or estate sales do not apply. Events must be taking place in Scotland County or Marlboro County, S.C. Send calendar items to W. Curt Vincent at cvincent@laurinburgexch.wpenginepowered.com. For questions, call 910-506-3023.

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Through Dec. 26

— Total Women Outreach Ministry is holding its Coats for Children (new) Drive. Coats can be brought to the facility at 116 E. Cronly St. in Laurinburg on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon or call 910-318-6748 for pickup.

Dec. 11

— The town of Maxton will hold its first-ever Christmas Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown area. The family friendly event will feature live music, vendors, demonstrations, food and crafts. Photos with Santa will also be available, and all children will receive a free gift.

— Scotland Youth Development and Prime Ministry are partnering to host the fifth annual Holiday Cheer Lunch at 201 Atkinson St. in Laurinburg. The festive event will provide a free, delicious lunch to individuals and families in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A special community member will be honored with the Hannah Pegues Servant’s Heart Award. Pre-registrants are eligible for giveaways just in time for Christmas. Call Ms. McNeil at 910-217-1017 to request a meal delivery by Thursday, Dec. 9. Space is limited.

— The city of Bennettsville will have its Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. There will be a parade float competition with the theme of “Holly Jolly” Christmas. The entry fee is $20. A cash prize of $250 and trophies will be awarded for Best in Show, Creativity (most creative), and Illumination (float with the best display of lights). Trophies will be awarded for commercial businesses, non-profit/religious/government, education/school, and performing groups (dance, cheer, and band). For information, call 843-479-3941 or email jaharra.graves@bennettsvillesc.com.

— South Carolina’s Pee Dee Indian Tribe will hold a ribbon-cutting for Phase 2 of the Regenerative Economy Pilot Project at the Pee Dee Indian Tribe Educational Center in McColl, S.C. at 10 a.m. The public is invited.

Dec. 18

— Relay For Life of Scotland County will hold its first-ever Relay Reindeer Run & Santa Chase starting at 10 a.m. at McDuffie Square in downtown Laurinburg. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society. There will be a 5K run, 5K walk and a 1K walk for all ages. The entry fees will be: $10 for ages 15 and above; $5 for ages 12 to 14; and children ages 11 and under are free with a paying adult. To register, go online to www.relayforlife.org/scotlandnc. Click “donate’ in the upper left corner, SEARCH for Team Reindeer Run then click on Reindeer Run — and enter the entry fee amount. Registration on the day of the event will begin at 9:30 a.m. All registered participants will receive hot chocolate, Christmas cookies and goodie bags. Anyone with questions can call Stewart Thomas at 8910-610-3320.

Dec. 21

— Live Like Madison will hold a blood drive at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1501 Turnpike Road in Laurinburg, 12:30 to 6 p.m.

Dec. 25

CHRISTMAS

Ongoing

— The Southeast Regional Airport Authority holds an open meeting on the fourth Thursday of each month at noon in the airport’s terminal.