Two support groups for area residents experiencing the loss of loved ones through death or divorce have begun. Both groups are open to the public without charge. GriefSupport, directed by a professional facilitator, meets at 7 p.m. Mondays. For more information, call 919-362-7807 or e-mail griefshare@apexumc.org. DivorceCare, also professionally facilitated, meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 919-362-7807 or write divorcecare@apexumc.org.

CARY FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Celebrate Black History with dance, singing, speakers and soul food at 3 p.m. Feb. 27 at Cary First Christian Church, 1109 Evans Road, in Cary. For details, call 919-467-1053.

COVENANT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

A bible study based on "Chocolate for Lent ... A Creative Approach to Your Lenten Journey" by Hilary Brand will begin on Sunday with a viewing of the film, "Chocolat," from 4 to 6 p.m. The study will be led by Rev. Joanne VerBurg and is offered twice weekly for 5 weeks, on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m., Feb. 28- March 28, and on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Feb. 25-March 25. Contact the church at 919-481-4715 or see covenantchristianchurch-cary.org.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CARY

The 18th annual Spring Children's Consignment Sale will feature clothing, toys, books, nursery equipment, strollers, holiday clothing and more. The sale will be Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at 117 South Academy St., Cary. For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a consignor, please visit ConsignWithFUMC.com, e-mail info@ConsignWithFUMC.com, or call Brennan at 919-817-0370.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 6650 CARY/APEX

The Annual Lenten Fish Fry will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays through March 26 at the Parish Center of St. Michael the Archangel Church, 804 High House Road, Cary. Adult meals include fried fish, roasted potatoes, cole slaw, hush puppies, green beans, apple or cherry cobbler, and choice of beverage. The cost is $6 for lunch and $8.50 at dinner. Kid meals include fish sticks, french fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, apple or cherry cobbler, and choice of beverage for $4. Call ahead to 919-468-6126 for drive-through pickup.

MACEDONIA UNITED METHODIST

Macedonia United Methodist Preschool will be enrolling for the 2010-11 school year this month. For more information, contact the preschool office at 919-859-9488. Macedonia United Methodist Church is at 2700 Jones Franklin Road in Cary.

SAINT FRANCIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

A benefit organ recital, "The Art of Transcription," featuring organist Scott Baker will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday in the church sanctuary. Donations accepted for the benefit of Zimbabwe Orphans Endeavor, a United Methodist mission providing relief to AIDS-orphaned children in Africa. Saint Francis UMC is located at 2965 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary. For more information, call 919-362-1666 or visit saintfrancisumc.org.

WALNUT STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST

Walnut Street Church of Christ will conduct a community Bible study at Borders Books, 1751 Walnut St. in Cary and 1541 Beavercreek Commons in Apex, and at Starbucks, 1217 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary. The sessions will be on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. through March 8. For more information, call 919-467-0012.