Camp EDGE
Camp EDGE (Experience and Discover God Everywhere) Vacation Bible School will be held July 20-24 from 9 a.m.-noon. This program takes kids on an extreme, action-packed adventure camp that aims to show that their strength and might come from God. Cost is $15. Register online at fumc-cary.org in the event registration area or call 467-1861.

Friendship Closet
The Friendship Closet is a consignment sale featuring gently used clothing, toys and equipment for babies, children and maternity. The event is a fundraiser and mission outreach of the Friendship Circle at Apex United Methodist Church, raising money for local women’s and children’s missions. The sale runs August 7-8: Friday hours are 6-9 p.m. and Saturday hours are 7-11 a.m. Select merchandise will be marked down 50 percent on Saturday. Location is Apex United Methodist Church (Gymnasium in the CLC building), 100 S. Hughes St., Apex. For more information, visit friendshipcloset.com.

Book signing
Pleasant Grove Church, 1528 Davis Drive in Cary, will be hosting “A Conversation and Book Signing” with the Rev. Dr. Henry H. Mitchell, renowned speaker and author, on Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m. Join them in conversation with this historian, author, professor of homiletics and pastor. Mitchell wrote “The Recovery of Preaching,” “Together for Good” and “The Black Church Beginnings.” A sampling of his books will be available for purchase. For information, call Pleasant Grove Church at 363-5198 or visit pgc-cary.org.

Boomerang Express
Join the adventure in the “land down under” and learn about having a relationship with Jesus through fun crafts, motivating music, great Bible stories and exciting games at “Boomerang Express” at North Cary Baptist Church, July 15-18, from 6 to 8 :45 p.m. North Cary Baptist Church is located at 505 Reedy Creek Road in Cary. Call 469-8023 for information.

Bible studies
Genesis United Methodist Church will hold bible studies. Sign up in the Gathering Hall, call or e-mail the church office to register. Disciple I: “Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study,” is a foundational study of Old and New Testaments. This course is a prerequisite for other classes. Sunday nights, Aug. 23-May 2, 5:30-7:45 p.m. Disciple II: “Into the Word, Into the World,” is an in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. Sunday nights, Aug. 23-May 2, 5:30-7:45 p.m. “Living Beyond Yourself,” explores the Fruit of the Spirit Personal study, teaching sessions and other online features will equip and empower you to live by the Spirit, be led by the Spirit, keep in step with the Spirit, and be filled with the Spirit. Tuesday mornings, Sept. 15-Dec. 8, 10-11:45 am. Genesis United Methodist Church is located at 850 High House Road, Cary. Call the church office at 467-2128 or visit genesis-umc.org for more information.

Fellowship Preschool
Limited spaces are available for 4- year-olds at Fellowship Preschool. Call 380-0533 for details. Fellowship Preschool is a part-time program from 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Bible School Festival
Angier United Methodist Church is holding its first Vacation Bible School Festival in the Angier Depot on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children, accompanied by their parents, are invited to attend. The church will have three tents for Bible lessons where the children can earn a Bible pin for completing each lesson. If a child earns all three pins, he or she can collect a CD with Christian children’s musics. There will also be a craft table for the kids to make a super-cool crafts, as well as face painting. The AUMC Youth Group will have games for the kids to play along with various prizes. Our theme this year is Studio Go Game Show where everyone is a contestant. Food will be provided by the United Methodist Men and served by the ladies of the church. There will be a $2 charge for a lunch of hot dogs, lemonade, chips and cookies. Children eat free. All proceeds will go to supporting ministries at the church. Registration of each child is required the day of the event. For more, visit angeirumc.org, or call the church office at 639-2176.