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Scout Troop 202 will have its annual yard sale at Locust Presbyterian Church on Saturday from early morning until noon.

Funds raised are used to assist the boys of the Troop in paying for this summer’s trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and for summer camp at Camp Raven Knob near Elkin. The Troop will also sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at the yard sale and throughout the community that day.

Troop 202 would like to thank the West Stanly community for their continued support.

Cub Pack 202 meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Locust Presbyterian and welcomes new Scouts from Kindergarten through fifth grade. Troop 202 meets on Tuesday nights at 7 at Frog Pond Performance on Newsome Road and welcomes new Scouts from age 11 through 18. Both units provide many activities and adventures for youth.

Richard Sides is Scoutmaster and Matt Sheffield is the Cubmaster. New members can sign up at the yard sale.

Hands On Locust

The 8th Annual Hands on Locust event is 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Explore, learn about and climb in a variety of trucks, tractors and equipment at this free event.

Local businesses with service related vehicles will set up in the backyard of Locust City Hall. There will be fire trucks, police cars, ambulance and more.

Current COVID guidelines will be upheld at the event to ensure the safety of guests.

Family Movie Night

Saturday will be Family Movie Night with “Despicable Me 3.” Come join in the fun with your friends in the backyard of Locust City Hall at this free event.

The backyard will open at 7 p.m. for yard seating and drive-in parking.

National Day of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer will be at 12 p.m. May 6 in front of the Locust Government Building in Locust City Center. Bring a blanket or chair and join in this time of prayer for families, churches, workplace, education, military, government, media and entertainment.

Mother’s Day Tea

Join in the fun at the Locust City Park’s Officer Jeff Shelton Memorial Park with mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and any mother-figures in your life from 10 a.m.-noon May 8.

There will be tea and a craft while supplies last. There will also be yard games and a photo booth.

Craft & Vendor Show

Locust Presbyterian Church, 607 W. Main St., Locust, will have a Spring Craft/Vendor Show 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8 outside of the church. (Rain date May 22.)

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to: Amy Mullis and Jerry Eudy April 29, Jason White May 3, Hazel Rushing May 4, Billie Kiker May 10.

Locust News is by Sarah White. Call 704-888-5359.