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The Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve’s BBQ chicken fundraiser and bake sale is on November 12th from 11 to 2. You must have a ticket, so call Nancy Taylor at 252-955-9663 for one. Plates are $10 and include ½ BBQ chicken, beans, potatoes, and a roll. Pick up is at 103 West Pittman Street in Whitakers. […]
The Englewood Baptist Church’s Fall Family Fest is on Sunday, November 13th from 3 until 6. Everyone is invited to join the church on the fields by the Pavilion for an evening of family fun! There will be food trucks, bounce houses, hayrides and fall games for all ages. Registration for the Chili Cook-Off is […]
The Red Budd Holy Church (637 Cleveland Street) in Rocky Mount is hosting a drive-thru Operation Coat Drive on Saturday, December 17th from 11 until 2. Registration is required. Contact the church at 252-977-1337 November 14th through December 10th to register. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Coats are first come, first served.
The Ambassadors of the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce are running a blanket drive, Kover with Kare. Drop off a new blanket or a monetary donation now (November 14th) through December 20th at the chamber office. Located at 100 Coastline Street 2nd Floor in Rocky Mount. Blankets will be distributed to JoAnn’s Place, Pruitt […]
Monday, November 14th is Military Appreciation Monday. This year all active-duty military, reserves and veterans are invited to a celebration at the Golden Corral on Wesleyan Blvd in Rocky Mount. Along with a ceremony, all military will receive a free meal (dine-in only).
The Wilson Orchid Society will meet on November 14th from 6 to 7 at the Wilson Botanical Gardens (1806 Goldsboro Street SW) in Wilson. Come and learn about orchids and related plants. This group is for beginners and collectors alike.
Rock Spring Baptist Church is hosting a southern gospel concert with The Inspirations on Friday, November 18th. The concert starts at 7 pm. The church’s address is 34 Rock Springs Road in Louisburg.
The Louisburg United Methodist Church (102 E Noble Street) is holding a Bazaar on Saturday, November 19th from 7 until 1. There will be handcrafts, jams, peanuts, a bake sale and much more. Proceeds will fund a variety of mission projects.
Shiloh’s Christmas Shopalooza is on Saturday, November 19th from 9 until 3. There will be 25 vendors with locally handmade items and food. Get your Thanksgiving desserts and Christmas shopping done! Free admission. Bring canned goods for Shiloh’s food pantry ministry. Event will be held at Shiloh Pentecostal Holiness Church (5854 Shiloh Church Road) in […]
The Wilson Evening Lions will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the Veterans Residential Services of Wilson on Saturday, November 19th from 10 until 4 at the Brentwood Shopping Center parking lot (2801 Ward Blvd) in Wilson. Donation of a few cans or a few cases will be greatly appreciated and used.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Kerr Lake Country Club (600 Hedrick Road) in Henderson on Tuesday, November 29th from 1:30 until 6:00. Access red cross blood.org to register.
The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Birding is on December 3rd from 8:30 to 11:00 am at the Brumley North Nature Preserve. The 1.5-mile hike will be led by the Conservancy and the New Hope Audubon Society. Wear good walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. This is a free […]