It time for the “Top of the Pot 2015” Final Competition on Friday Oct. 16, with Dr. Brandon Goff Master of Ceremonies in the William H. Johnson Courtyard starting at 6:30 p.m. and running until were done.

Florence Little Theatre to hold auditions for the comedy “Leading Ladies.” Audition dates are Sunday, Oct. 18, and Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m.

A Toss ‘N’ Taste will be this Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at 11 a.m., at Southern Hops.

The Florence Area Humane Society presents “Canines in Costume for a Cause” one mile pledge walk and 5K, 10K walk run on Oct. 24.

Looking for a fast casual dinner served with a laid-back atmosphere in a kid-friendly restaurant?

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to an evening of wine and shopping. The Florence Little Theatre Friends will host Vino and Vendors on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the theatre.

Sometimes things that are stolen find a way to come back. Such was the case for Colin Finlayson whose wallet was taken in a robbery on Aug. 1.

Scarlett O’Neal Rhodes and Jason Odell Clardy were married on Sept. 26 at Pisgah Methodist Church. The Rev. Michael Arant officiated the ceremony.

Local author, Jonnie Britt of Puppet Love Ministry, will be at Florence Book Exchange with her new book “Letters to Grandpa” for book-signing events on Oct. 17 and Oct. 20.

The 5th Annual Taste of Florence is a family friendly, community-wide event that will showcase 40 restaurants and dessert professionals from around the Pee Dee. Enjoy light entertainment and socializing with friends while you sample some of the best cuisi

October marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Florence Family YMCA will offer a Child and Babysitting Safety Course (CABS) for boys and girls, ages 11-15, on Saturday, Oct 24, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Cancer can take both a physical and emotional toll on a person.

Ron Rash will present his new book, “Above the Waterfall,” at the Florence County Library on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m.

The Third Annual Breaking the Silence event will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Public Square.