Thursday, June 272-4 p.m., 6-8 p.m.: Open house at Fairchild Community Center, 827 S. Graham-Hopedale Road, Burlington, about investigations at former Tarheel Army Missile Plant (former Western Electric site). Community interest to be engaged for participation in a remediation advisory board.
6:30-9:30 p.m.: Country line and couples dancing Fourth of July party at Thataways Youth Center, 1331 Overbrook Road, Burlington. Cost: $5. Bring a dish to share.
Saturday, July 138 p.m.-midnight: Bank-fishing catfish tournament at Graham-Mebane Lake, 3218 Bason Road, Mebane, weather permitting. Kids under 16 must be with an adult and be able to cast, hook a fish and reel it in. Day-of sign-up. Cost: $15 per entrant. Free for spectators (identify yourself to lake staff during sign-up period or upon arrival). Live bait available to purchase. Fish must be caught on site by rod, line and hook. Two rods per entrant. 50/50 drawing. No alcohol, tobacco or vapes. Pets must be leashed with leash in hand and remain under positive control. Payout is to three entrants with heaviest catfish caught and weighed on site. Info: 919-563-6544 or www.GrahamRecreationAndParks.com.