: Meets 7 p.m. fourth Friday, Troutman's BBQ, U.S. 601. Details: 704-279-2102.: Coalition of Animal Rescue Efforts and Services promotes cooperation and communication among animal advocacy groups. 704-795-5219.

: Animal rescue, adoption and humane education society. Adoptions offered 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at 207 S. Main St., Kannapolis, and other times by appointment. Available animals listed at www.cabarruspets.com . 704-786-7729.

: 7 p.m., first Monday of each month, Cabarrus County Senior Center, 331 Corban Ave. S.E., Concord. Seeks to end animal suffering and cruelty, reduce animal overpopulation and educate people about pet ownership. Operates adoptions at the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter. 704-784-4434. Adoption hours 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; and 2-4 p.m. Sundays at the shelter, 244 N.C. 49 S., Concord.

: Education and networking for anyone interested in real estate investing meets the last Thursday of each month. Cherrathee Hager, 704-490-2001 or concordncreia@yahoogroups.com .

: Twelve clubs of women 18 and older meet monthly at various times and locations to learn information provided by N.C. Cooperative Extension and to identify and solve community problems. N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, 704-920-3310.: Young people learn life skills through activities and events. Fifteen community and 28 after-school clubs, various times and locations. 704-920-3310.

: For alumni and supporters of UNC Chapel Hill. 7 p.m. second Thursday except July and December, O'Charley's, 1389 Concord Parkway N., Concord. 704-494-8060.

: South Cabarrus Prime Timers chapter. Networking opportunity for women older than 50. Women younger than 50 also encouraged to join. Becky Glosson, 704-888-2272.

: Citizens with disabilities and their family members meet with city and county liaisons to discuss making Cabarrus County and its municipalities accessible. (800) 755-5749.

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