Join the Franklin County Cooperative Extension for “Growing A Lawn in Franklin” a Fall Extension Gardener Class on Wednesday, September 11th at the Bunn Branch Library 610 Main Street from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.  The class is free and open to the public.  To register for the class, visit the Franklin County Center page […]

Ripe for Revival is hosting the last Beyond the Book event Thursday, September 12th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Down East Partnership for Children – 215 Lexington St in Rocky Mount.  Come join the fun with story time, taste tests, crafts and fitness activities.  Children of all ages are welcome to this free […]

Join the N C Cooperative Extension – Pitt County at noon on Friday, September 13th for a fun and educational garden tour experience with their Northside Plant Walks at the Pitt County Arboretum – 403 Government Circle in Greenville.  This month’s tour is all about “Landscape Plants with Medicinal Value”.  Attendance is free, but pre-registration […]

Come enjoy an evening of stargazing and more as the Tar River Astronomy Club hosts their Public Star Party in celebration of International Observe the Moon Night.  This free event, weather permitting, will take place on Friday, September 13th from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. For […]

Give the gift of life! Join Cypress Creek Civitan Club for a Blood Connection Blood Drive, Saturday September 14th from 9:00 am  until 2:00 pm at the Pineridge Realty Parking Lot 2196 Sledge Road in Lake Royale. For more information go to thebloodconnection.org.

Adopt a cute rubber turtle and help raise funds for The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region during their 5th Annual Teeny Tiny Turtles on the Tar event happening Saturday September 14th at 10 am at the Rocky Mount Mills.  Each adoption helps support youth in the Twin Counties.  Help reach the […]

Wilson Botanical Garden’s September Garden talk “Backyard Butterflies” will start at 4 pm on Monday, September 16th at the Wilson Agricultural Center 1806 Southwest Goldsboro Street. Learn the art of establishing a butterfly habitat in your backyard. For more information visit Wilsonbotanicalgarden.org.

The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties will be performing a flag presentation ceremony at Jack Laughery Veterans Memorial Park, 321 N. Church St., Rocky Mount on Saturday, September 21st, at 10:00 AM to honor Sgt. Major William Irving Davis, United States Marine Corp. The service is free to an honorably discharged veterans’ […]

Franklin County Beekeepers Association is dedicated to furthering the knowledge of and interest in beekeeping.  Their next meeting is Wednesday, September 25 from 7:00 pm  to 9:00 pm at the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service - East Nash Street in Louisburg.  Those interested in joining are welcome to attend.  For more information visit FranklinCountyBees.org.

You’re invited to the United Way of Wilson County’s Campaign Kickoff – United Games on Thursday September 26th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Greater Wilson Rotary Park.  Enjoy an afternoon of games, lunch and supporting local agencies. Visit UnitedWayofWilson.org/campaign to RSVP by September 19th

A steady increase in lifesaving blood products is vital in ensuring hospitals stay ready for any situation.  Everett Chapel Church 307 Everette Avenue in Clayton is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, September 26th from 1:30 pm  to 6:00 pm.  Visit redcrossblood.org for more information or to book an appointment.

Join the Down East Partnership for Children for a Family Fun Day Carnival on Saturday, September 28th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus. There will be giveaways, food trucks, games, inflatables and more. Visit their Facebook page for more information.