The show features elementary, middle and high school step teams from across the state.

It starts at 4 p.m. and tickets are $5 in advance or $7 on Saturday.

Call Rusty Wrighten at 850-8777 for tickets.

East Millbrook is located at 3801 Spring Forest Road.

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Get your application in soon for admissions to the Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics program.

Open to rising juniors and seniors, students will spend a few weeks during the summer at one of four college campuses learning lab skills, math strategies and problem solving, and exploring data in math and science. Students also learn about careers in math and science fields and social issues related to science.

Participating colleges are Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, North Carolina Central University, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Wilmington and Western Carolina University.

University professors, high school teachers and science and math professionals from institutions and government agencies work alongside student during the program.

Selection is based on academic ability, science and math motivation. The program is free for students admitted.

The deadline is Jan. 31.

For more information, visit www.summerventures.org.

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Catch Wakefield High School's performance of "The Wizard of Oz."

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 9.

Tickets are $10 for adults; $7 for students and $5 for kids under 5.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or call 562-3600.

* Also mark your calendars for the school's "Madrigal Dinner," a comedy/musical play at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 19, and 20.

A dinner of roasted chicken, tossed salad, rice pilaf, beans, red potatoes and bread pudding will be served.

It's $20 for dinner and the play.

For more information, call 562-3600.

Wakefield is at 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive.

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After handling PTA business, parents can enjoy some singing with a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Harris Creek Elementary School at 3829 Forestville Road. Call 217-5100 for more information.

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Join York Elementary School at 5201 Brookhaven Drive for a winter concert at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 after the PTA meeting.

Call 881-4960 for more information.