Mark Gottfried, in his second year as head basketball coach at NC State, will speak at Wednesday’s Raleigh Sports Club luncheon. It is expected to be a popular event so come early.

Coach Gottfried will break down his plan to keep the Wolfpack’s winning streak going with five more home games in the month of December.

The Highland UMC Kindergarten class will be singing Christmas songs starting at 11:50 a.m.

Emily Bedsole, a three-sport star for Ravenscroft School, will be honored as the Student Athlete of the Week. Bedsole has achieved a 4.27 GPA while participating in track, cross country and swimming, and volunteering in the community.

The RSC meetings emphasize friendship, fellowship, weekly door prizes, pick sheets, and great food. This is the 49th year of The Raleigh Sports Club.

The Raleigh Sports Club weekly Wednesday luncheon meetings are from 11:30-1 p.m. at Highland United Methodist Church at 1901 Ridge Road in Raleigh. The Forks Cafeteria caters a Southern Buffet with lines opening at 11:30 a.m.

Member attendance fee is $15 while guests are $25. For more details go to www.raleighsportsclub.org.