Here is a list of upcoming church suppers, including Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers on Tuesday, Lenten fish fries that start Feb. 24, and barbecue fundraisers later this spring. Find more at blogs.newsobserver.com/mouthful .
Raleigh
Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church
4900 Kaplan Drive, 851-4713, www.wbpresbyterian.org. Wednesday Night Dinner, 5:45 p.m. weekly, followed by Bible study. Details are available on website. $7/adult, $5/child (6-9), free/child (5 and under). Christ Church Raleigh
120 E. Edenton St., 834-6259, www.christchurchraleigh.org. Pancake supper, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday. Join us for live jazz, pancakes, parade, crafts and Mardi Gras fun. $8/adult, $5/child (4-12), $3/child (3 and under); $30/family. Church of the Good Shepherd
121 Hillsborough St., Pancake supper, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. $8/adult, $5/child (5-12), $20/families with 2 adults and children under 18. Please reserve tickets by Sunday by purchasing them at the church, online (www.cgs-raleigh.org) or call 831-2014. Edenton Street United Methodist Church
228 W Edenton St., 832-7535, www.esumc.org. Pancake dinner, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, $7; Lenten Noonday Worship Services and Lunch, a brief service and then stay for lunch. Every Wednesday Feb. 29-April 4, $6. Fairmont United Methodist Church
2501 Clark Ave, 832-3316, www.fairmontumc.org. Pancake supper, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $6. Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church
4415 Pleasant Grove Church Road, 787-7763, www.pgumc.org. Pancake supper, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Menu: hot and spicy sausage gravy with biscuits, three varieties of sausage, bacon and pancakes. $6/adult, $4/child (4-12), Free/child (3 and under). St. George's Anglican Church
1210 Dixie Trail, 786-0640, www.stgeorgesanglican.org. Pancake supper, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, $7. Lenten Soup and Sandwich Program, 6:30 p.m. today and every Wednesday until April 4. Church provides soup, you bring a sandwich or salad. Attendees watch "24 Hours that changed the World" by the Rev. Adam Hamilton, Study materials cost $16. Hillyer Memorial Christian Church
718 Hillsborough St., 832-7112, www.hillyerchurch.org. Pancake supper, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday . Menu: pancakes, sausage and beverages. Dinner followed by a 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service. Free but donations accepted. St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church
5801 Falls of Neuse Road, 865-5700, www.saintraphael.org. Fish fry, 5 p.m. Feb. 24 and every Friday until March 30. Menu: fried fish or peel-and-eat shrimp, potatoes, coleslaw, garden salad, rolls and a beverage for $10 or a spaghetti dinner for $6. Children eat for half price. Seconds are free and takeout available. West Raleigh Presbyterian Church
27 Horne St., 828-5468, www.wrpc.org. Lunch and auction, 12:15 p.m. March 4, $5. Outdoor concert and dinner, May 5. Starting time, price and entertainers to be set by March 1. Details on website. Windborne United Methodist Church
9121 Six Forks Road, 386-0212, www.windborneumc.org. Barbecue fundraiser,11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. March 9. Barbecue plates with sides and a drink for $8. Child's hot dog plate with sides and a drink for $4. Takeout available. Soapstone United Methodist Church
12837 Norwood Road, 846-2212, www.soapstoneumc.org. Barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-7 p.m. April 13. Menu: BBQ pork or chicken with green beans, corn on the cob, potato, roll and beverage. Desserts at dinner for a donation. $9, $7 for a 16-ounce container of barbecue or 2 pieces of chicken. Free delivery within 10 miles for preorders of 10 or more plates. Raleigh Moravian Church
1816 Ridge Road, 787-4034, www.raleighmoravian.org. Barbecue fundraiser, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., June 1. Menu: barbecue plates with sides and dessert. $8/adult, $3/child (6-12) Prices may change. Takeout available. Delivery available between 10:30 a.m.-noon. St. Paul AME Church
402 W. Edenton St., 832-2709, www.stpaulamechurchraleighnc.org. Soul food throw down, 2-6 p.m., July 21. An all-you-can-eat buffet featuring fried chicken, ribs, sides and dessert. $12 (price may change).
Apex
St. Mary Magdalene
625 Magdala Place, 657-4800. Fish fry, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Feb. 24, March 9 and March 23. Menu: fried haddock, potatoes, coleslaw and cornbread. $9.50/adult, $6/child, Pre-order online at www.lentfishfry.com. Takeout available. Mount Pisgah Baptist Church
1288 Mount Pisgah Church Road, 362-7951, mountpisgahchurch.org. Chicken and dumpling supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 17. Menu: chicken and dumplings, green beans, baked apples, fried cornbread and desserts. $8/adult, $4/child (10 and under.) Takeout available. Ebenezer United Methodist Church
724 Beaver Creek Road, 387-0944, www.churchbythelake.org. Barbecue chicken fundraiser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 23. Menu: half a barbecued chicken, coleslaw, buttered boiled potatoes, a roll, dessert and a beverage. $8. Drive-thru available.
Benson
Stones Creek Advent Christian Church
343 Woods Crossroads Road, 894-2800. Old-fashioned church supper, 3-7 p.m. March 3. Menu: barbecue, fried chicken, fried rabbit, chitterlings, biscuits, fried cornbread, side dishes and desserts. $12/adult, $5/child (9 and under).
Cary
First United Methodist Church Cary
117 S. Academy St. Pancake supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday; Regular fellowship feast, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 and every Wednesday until March 28. $7/adult, $5/seniors, $3/child (12 and under), $20/family maximum. Reservations required one day in advance: register online at www.fumc-cary.org or call 467-1861. St. Paul's Episcopal Church
221 Union St., www.stpaulscary.org. Pancake supper, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, $5/adult, $3/child; Spaghetti dinner and auction, 6-8 p.m. March 10, $8/adult, $4/child (3-11), $20/family. Please purchase tickets in advance by calling 467-1477. St. Michael the Archangel Church
804 High House Road, www.stmichaelcary.org. Fish fry,11 a.m.-1 p.m., 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24 and every Friday until March 30. (Polka Plus Band plays March 23.) Menu: Fried or baked fish, roasted potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, cobbler and beverage. Child's meal includes fish sticks and mac and cheese. Lunch: $8/adult, $4/child, $45/six tickets. Dinner: $10/adult, $4/child, $28/family special. Call in takeout orders at 468-6126 or order online at www.spicecubed.com/fish. Westwood Baptist Church
200 Westhigh St., Cary, 469-9393, www.westwoodbc.org. Barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 2. Menu: pork, hush puppies, coleslaw, boiled potatoes and dessert costs $8. Takeout available. Delivery available for multiple lunch orders to businesses; must contact church ahead of time. Green Level Baptist Church
8509 Green Level Church Road, 362-4310, www.greenlevel.com. Barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. March 30. Menu: chopped pork or half a barbecued chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, hush puppies, beverages and dessert for $8. Barbecue also available for $8 a pound. Drive-thru available. Macedonia United Methodist Church
2700 Jones Franklin Road, 851-1551, www.macedoniaumc.org. Barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 18. Menu: pork or chicken, sides, dessert and tea. $8. Takeout available. Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian
200 High Meadow Drive, www.kirkofkildaire.org. Lenten Dinner and Discussion Series, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 29 and every Wednesday until April 4. Catered dinner followed by discussion of "24 Hours That Changed the World" by the Rev. Adam Hamilton, $6/adult, $3/child, $20/family, sign up by calling 467-4944.
Chapel Hill
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
2016 Mount Carmel Church Road, 933-8565, www.mount-carmel-baptist.org. Barbecue and Brunswick stew supper, 4-7:30 p.m. March 17. Menu: pork, Brunswick stew, coleslaw, hush puppies, beverage and dessert. $10/adult, $6/child (12 and under), $9/takeout plates.
Clayton
St. Ann Catholic Church
4057 U.S. 70 Business West, 934-2084, www.st-annschurch.org. Fish fry, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 24, Menu: fried fish, boiled potatoes, hush puppies, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. $7. Drive-thru available. Grace Episcopal Church
111 Lee Court. Pancake brunch, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Menu: pancakes, sausage, egg casserole, juice and coffee. The brunch will be followed by mask making, mask contest, games and activities for all ages. Event is free. Italian supper, 5-7 p.m. March 2, Menu: chicken cacciatore with polenta, tossed salad, breadsticks, drink and dessert. $8/adult, $4/child (10 and under). Takeout available. For both events, call 553-2810 and leave your name and number of adults and children attending;
Durham
Grace Lutheran Church
824 N. Buchanan Blvd., 682-6030, www.gracelutheranchurch.net/. Pancake supper, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Menu: pancakes, bacon and beverage. Free but donations accepted. St. Titus' Episcopal Church
400 Moline St., 682-5504, www.st-titus-durham.org. Pancake supper, 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $7. Christus Victor Lutheran Church
1615 E N.C. 54, www.christus-victor.org. Mardi Gras celebration, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Menu: Shrimp jambalaya and king cake. Free but please RSVP by calling 544-7195. McMannen United Methodist Church
4102 Neal Road, 383-1263, www.mcmannenumc.org. Community simple supper, 6 p.m. Wednesday and every Wednesday until March 28. Free. Followed by 7 p.m. worship. Epworth United Methodist Church
3002 Hope Valley Road, 489-6557, www.epworth-umc.org, Pancake supper, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday. Menu: pancakes and sausages. Free but donations accepted. Greystone Baptist Church
2601 Hillsborough Road, 286-3356, www.greystonebaptist.org. Spaghetti Dinner, 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 25, $10. Pleasant Green United Methodist Church
3005 Pleasant Green Road, www.pleasantgreenumc.org. Brunswick Stew and Chicken and Dumplings Dinner, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 25. Menu: Brunswick stew, chicken and dumplings, coleslaw, rolls, crackers and desserts. $8/adult, $4/child (10 and under), $8/quart of Brunswick stew, Takeout available. To preorder, call 383-5764.
Fuquay-Varina
Trinity Episcopal Church
1128 S. Main St., 552-1056, www.trinityfuquay.org. Pancake supper, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday. Menu: pancakes and sausage. Dinner followed by a children's Mardi Gras procession. Donations accepted.
Garner
St Mary's Church
1008 Vandora Springs Road, 772-5524, www.stmarygarner.org. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 24 and every Friday until March 30. Menu: fried fish, hush puppies, a drink and two sides of coleslaw, potatoes or macaroni and cheese. $8/adult, $4/child (11 and under). First Presbyterian Church of Garner
503 Lakeside Drive, 772-0727, firstpresgarner.org/. Pancake supper, 5-7 p.m., Feb. 24, $7/adult, $3/child (12 and under) The Capital Church
1308 U.S. 70, 772-5919, www.thecapitalchurch.org. All-you-can-eat buffet, 6 p.m. Aug. 25, Menu: curry chicken, rice, sweet potato souffle, green beans, collards, broccoli and cauliflower salad, bread, beverages and desserts, $15.
Louisburg
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
301 N Church St., 496-4180, stpaulsepiscopal.org/. Pancake supper, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Menu: pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. Free but donations accepted. Takeout available. Pittsboro
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
204 W. Salisbury St., 542-5679, www.saint-barts.org. Pancake supper, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Menu: pancakes, sausage and fruit. Come in festive costumes, hats and masks. $5/adult, $10/family.
Rolesville
Rolesville Baptist Church
203 E. Young St., 556-3654, www.rolesvillebaptist.org. Barbecue chicken dinner and auction, 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 11, Price to be determined, Takeout available.
Wake Forest
Hope Lutheran Church
3525 Rogers Road, 554-8109, www.hopelutheranwf.org. Pancake supper, 5:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Menu: pancakes, sausage, dessert and drinks. $7/adult, $4/child (4-13), Free/child (3-under), $22/family maximum; Wednesday Suppers, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Feb. 22 until April 4. Soup and salad prior to church service. Free but donations accepted. Wakefield United Methodist Church
www.wakefieldumc.org. Spaghetti dinner and auction, 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 24, $10/adult, $6/child (6-12); or presale, $7.50/adult, $5/child. Call 827-0670 for advance tickets. Note: This event is being held at Wake Forest United Methodist Church at 905 S. Main St., Wake Forest.
Wendell
Tabernacle Baptist Church
1599 N.C. 231, Barbecue chicken fundraiser, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20, Menu: Half a chicken, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, bread and cake. $8, Advanced tickets recommended, call 365-5558, Free delivery of 10 or more orders depending upon location.
Wilson
The Church of St. Therese
700 Nash Street NW, 252-237-3019. Spaghetti dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday. $7. Takeout available.
Youngsville
Grace Haven Baptist Fellowship
726 Hicks Road, 554-0180, www.gracehavenbaptist.org. Barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 22, Menu: Barbecue chicken, green beans, potatoes, bread and dessert. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. delivery for multiple plate orders, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for pickup, $7.
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