On Saturday, September 23rd join Sleep in Heavenly Peace build 100 beds for local families. The event starts at 8:30 am at 2550 N Church Street in Rocky Mount.

The First United Methodist Church (100 South Church Street) in Rocky Mount is cooking up some fish for their fish fry on Friday, September 29th from 11:30 to 1:30. For $12, you get fish, potatoes, slaw and hushpuppies. Eat in or take out.

Peacemakers is having their annual banquet on Thursday, October 5th from 6:30 to 8 pm. Admission is $40 for an individual or $300 for a table. The picnic will be at Englewood Baptist Church (1350 S Winstead Avenue) in Rocky Mount.

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.

The VFW Auxiliary Post 2057 (11270 NC-97) in Rocky Mount is hosting an Arts & Craft Fair on October 6th and 7th from 10 to 2.

Philadelphia Baptist Church (6701 Taylor Store Road) in Nashville is cooking up their BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on Friday, October 6th starting at 11:00. The cost is $10 per plate which includes chicken, green beans, potatoes and dessert.

The VFW Auxiliary Post 2057 (11270 NC-97) in Rocky Mount is hosting an Arts & Craft Fair on October 6th and 7th from 10 to 2.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s Autumn Tour will be at the Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve (4409 Mial Plantation Road) in Raleigh on October 7th from 1 to 3:30. On this 4-mile hike, you will explore varying habitats and see multiple types of regenerative agriculture. This is a free event, but preregistration is required at triangleland.org.

The Joel Fund is hosting Family Game Night on Saturday, October 7th from 3 to 7 p.m. at 822 South White Street in Wake Forest. Enjoy family games, board games, yard games and sports, face painting and great food. The event is free. For more information and to register, visit TheJoelFund.org.

Come see the Oak Grove Boys with special guests: The Powell Family and Curtis Hyler & Jubilation on Saturday, October 7th at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church (5921 Bridgersville Road) in Elm City. Doors open at 5 and the concert begins at 6. Admission is free, but a love offering will be accepted.

Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting an Uwharrie Trail Thru Hike event! This is a 4-day, 40-mile backpacking trip on the full length of the historic Uwharrie National Recreational Trail. The hike will go from south to north, starting at Highway 24/27 on October 12th. Must be at least 16 years old or accompanied by […]

Join Franklin County 4-H for the 2023 Franklin County 4-H Pumpkin Carving, Decorating and Story Contest! The contest is open to youths ages 5-18 (as of Jan. 1). Participants will create their pumpkin project at home using their own pumpkin and supplies. To participate, youth will complete a Google form registration at http://go.ncsu.edu/2023.franklin.county.4-h.pumpkin.decorating.contest, and upload […]