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.

Calling on Venders! The VFW Auxiliary Post 2057 will be hosting an Arts & Craft Fair on October 6th and 7th from 10 to 2 and they are looking for vendors. Tables are $25 for both days. Contact Cheryl Ann at 252-969-3333 or email at starsuniforms@yahoo.com.

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church (202 N Goldsboro Street) in Wilson will be holding its annual Maine lobster sale on Friday, September 29th. Call 252-291-8220 by September 27th at noon to place your order for live or cooked lobsters. Price is 20 dollars a lobster. Pick up on the 29th will be from 2 to 6 […]

The St. Therese Knights of Columbus will be hosting a golf tournament to benefit Veterans Residential Services of Wilson on Friday, October 6th at Willow Springs Country Club. The cost is $65 per person or $260 per team. Tee times are 8 am or 1 pm. For more information, call Claudia Baker at 252-237-4778.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is an organization that builds and delivers beds to children who do not have a bed. Right now, they need pillows. You can drop off a pillow at the State Employees Credit Union on Sunset Avenue (3357 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount) or at Davenport Honda (650 English Road, Rocky Mount).

Meals on Wheels Wilson County needs volunteers to assist with packing and delivering meals to older adults in Wilson County. Routes are available from once a week to once a month and take less than an hour. Call 252-237-7623.

Peacemakers, (2221 W. Raleigh Blvd.) in Rocky Mount, is hiring after-school tutors. If interested, send your resume to Jesse @ rockymountpeacemakers.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 […]