The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene.  Calvary Chapel of Clayton 935 Shotwell Road is hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, October 22nd from 1:30 pm to 6:30pm.  Please visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment.

Due to Hurricane Helene many blood drives across Western North Carolina have been cancelled and there is an urgent need for blood and platelets.  Harrison Family YMCA located at 1000 Independence Drive in Rocky Mount is hosting a blood drive on Monday, October 28th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  To schedule an appointment call […]

Join the Franklin County Cooperative Extension for “Let’s Make Pumpkin Skin Care” on Tuesday October 29th at 10 am in the Franklin County Center 103 South Bickett Blvd in Louisburg.  Just in time for Fall, learn how to make Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub, Pumpkin Spice Soap and Pumpkin Spice Bath Tea. Visit the Franklin County […]

Down East Partnership for Children’s Family Fun Day Carnival has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 2nd  - so mark your calendars to enjoy giveaways, food trucks, games, inflatables and more. The fun starts at 11:00 am at North Carolina Wesleyan University Campus. Visit Down East Partnership for Children’s Facebook page for more information. 

Benvenue Baptist Church –in Rocky Mount invites you to their Fall Festival on Saturday, November 2nd from 5:00 pm  to 7:00 pm.  Enjoy games, prizes, inflatables, hayrides, cake walks and of course food.  Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy this family friendly free event on 2464 Benvenue Road! 

Northern Nash Senior High Class of 1984 is hosting their 40th reunion celebration on Saturday, November 2nd at Venue 1912 on Sunset Avenue in Rocky Mount from 5:00 pm  to 8:00 pm.  If you are graduate of this class, don’t miss the opportunity to reconnect with your fellow classmates.  Visit eventbrite.com and search 40th Reunion […]

The Hearthside Craft Guild will hold its 36th Annual Holiday Sale Friday November 8 from 9:00 am  to 6:00 pm, and 9:00 am  to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will be quilt raffle for $1 and all proceeds go to The Veterans Residential Services of Wilson.  Entry is free into the Holiday Sale […]

Join the N C Cooperative Extension – Pitt County at noon on Friday, November 8th  for their next Northside Plant Walk.  This month learn all about “Berries, Twigs and Other Unappreciated Attributes” at the Pitt County Arboretum in Greenville. Attendance is free, but pre-registration is requested. Visit pittcountyarboretum.com for more information. 

Join the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties for a special Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11th at Jack Laughery  Park starting at 11:00 am. This ceremony will honor all veterans who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The guest speaker will be Donald […]

Oakland Presbyterian Church in Clayton is hosting a blood drive on Friday, November 15th from 2:00 pm  to 6:30 pm. To make an appointment visit red cross blood dot org. Let’s help keep the blood supply steady for those in need!

North Carolina Cooperative Extension Franklin County is partnering with Hardly Farm to offer an Art of Kumihimo  class, a form of Japanese braiding, at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 16th  at 605 Mount Hebron Road, Castalia. All supplies will be provided at this workshop, and you will make a lovely bracelet using Alpaca yarn. Cost for […]

The American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation this holiday season. Baptist Center Church is hosting a blood drive on Friday November 22 from 2:00 pm  to 6:30 pm  at 2163 Rand Road in Clayton. Visit redcrossblood.org to make an […]