This adults- only, smart-casual event will benefit the Ministry of Christian Adoption Services (CAS) and their mission to help connect children with their forever families. You’ll gather at Living Water Baptist Church for dinner before hearing one of the many adoption success stories that CAS has helped create over the last 40 years. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required and donations are welcome. Living Water Baptist Church, 1569 South Carolina 9. Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. (704) 847-0038, www.christianadopt.org