The Red Cross is teaming up with Warner Bros. for the release of Meg 2: The Trench to help spread the word that donors are needed immediately. Those who give blood throughout the month of August will get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice. In Goldsboro, the Goldsboro Family YMCA […]

Join the United Way of the Tar River Region for United We Can Food Sculpture Contest and Campaign Kickoff on August 24th starting at 3:00 at the Power House at the Rocky Mount Mills (1151 Falls Road). This is a fun and interactive event where teams build food sculptures made entirely from donated canned goods. […]

Join Benvenue Baptist Church (2464 Benvenue Road) in Rocky Mount for an end of summer Vacation Bible School Back to School Bash for ages 3 to 6th grade. There will be a kickoff for the entire family on Friday, August 25th at 6:00 PM with registration for chances to win a backpack filled with school […]

Stop by the Warren County Memorial Library (119 South Front Street) in Warrenton on Tuesdays throughout the month of August for adult coloring from 10 to 11. The library has coloring pencils and adult coloring pages. For more information, visit WCMLibrary.org.

Momeyer Ruritan Club (4812 Momeyer Way, Momeyer) is hosting its fall BBQ chicken plate fundraiser on Friday, September 1st starting at 11:00. Each plate is $10 and has BBQ chicken, slaw, potatoes and bread. First come, first served. Drive through pickup.

The Raleigh Astronomy Club will be hosting a night sky viewing session at Three Bears Acres (600 Beaver Dam Road in Creedmoor) for star viewing fun on Friday, September 1st from 7:45 to 10 p.m. Leave furry friends at home, please. Bring a picnic blanket or chair, bug spray, a red flashlight, snacks and a […]

Join Triangle Land Conservancy Trail Guides on a social hike series at Horton Grove (7360 Jock Road in Bahama) on Wednesday, September 6th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. During the hike, you will tackle 1-2 miles of trails. The hike will extend past dusk, so feel free to bring a flashlight or headlamp. This is […]

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Thursday, September 7th at the First Baptist Church (1015 Church Street) in Scotland Neck from 2 until 6. Register for an appointment at redcrossblood.org.

Visit the N.C. Cooperative Extension at the Pitt County Arboretum (403 Government Circle, Greenville) on the second Friday of each month at noon for a fun and educational garden tour experience. On Friday, September 8th, the topic will be Noteworthy North Carolina Natives. Attendance is free but you need to pre-register at Eventbrite.com.

Join Triangle Land Conservancy volunteers for this family friendly volunteer day! A great, big group of volunteers will gather on September 9th at 9 am to pull up as much stilt grass as we can. Over the last two years, volunteers have cleared away hundreds of invasive plants, making room for natives – and stilt […]

The Blood Connection is holding a blood drive on Saturday, September 9th from 9 until 2 at the Pineridge Realty parking lot (2196 Sledge Road) in Louisburg. Blood Connection will award you with $60 in points that can be redeemed for eGift cards. Sign up at TheBloodConnection.org.

Operation Christmas Child is holding a Project Leader Workshop at Christ Baptist Church (400 Newton Road) in Raleigh on Saturday, September 9th from 10 am to noon. This Operation Christmas Child Project Leader Workshop is primarily for Project Leaders of churches and community partners however everyone is welcome to attend. Come and receive new training […]