On Saturday, September 24th, Your Choice Pregnancy Resource Center will host a Prayer Walk & 5K Run for Life at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex Shelter. In addition to raising awareness about the sanctity of human life, this also serves as a fundraising event to help continue the lifesaving, life changing work of YCRC. Registration […]

The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount on Tuesday, September 27th from 10 until 2. Race to give blood in September. When you give blood between September 1st and the 30th, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing experience. […]

Picnic for Peacemakers is being held on Thursday, October 6th with doors opening at 6:00. The event will be at the Englewood Baptist Church (1550 South Winstead Avenue) in Rocky Mount. Individual admission is $40. Join the Peacemakers for an evening of celebration and hope. For table sponsorship, to purchase individual seats or for more […]

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a golf tournament to benefit Veterans Residential Services of Wilson which is an organization that serves homeless and at-risk Veterans. The tournament will take place on Friday, October 7th at Willow Springs Country Club (3033 US-301) in Wilson. The cost will be $65 per person or $260 per team […]

The Three Rivers Land Trust is holding a Habitat Summit on October 7th at the Charles Mack Citizen Center (215 N Main Street) in Mooresville. The Summit was developed as a platform for wildlife biologists, foresters, and natural resource professionals to share sound management advice to landowners and land managers. Subject-matter experts will come together […]

The Philadelphia Baptist Church (6701 Taylor Store Road) in Nashville will hold its BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on Friday, October 7th from 11 until the food is gone. Eat-in or take-out. Plates are $10 and include green beans, potatoes, and dessert.

As part of Selma's Railroad Days Festival is the My Kid's Club Railroad Days 5K. Runners and walkers take on a fast course through downtown Selma, followed by a fun Caboose Run for the kids. The event this year takes place on Saturday, October 8th at 8:30. All event proceeds benefit MKC's afterschool education programs […]

The VFW Post 2057 (11270 E NC-97) in Rocky Mount is having a Pig Pick ‘N on Saturday, October 8th from noon until the food runs out. There will be BBQ, potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert for $8. You can eat in or take out. This feast is held in conjunction with the annual […]

The Battleboro United Methodist Church is having a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8th from 2 until 5. There will be a carnival with food and games along with hayrides, balloon animals, pumpkin painting and more. The event is free.

The Three Rivers Land Trust is hosting the Uwharrie Trail Fall Thru Hike event October 13th through the 16th. This is a 4-day, 40-mile backpacking trip on the full length of the historic Uwharrie National Recreational Trail. The thru hike will go from south to north, starting at the Highway 24/27 Trailhead and ending at […]

The United Way Tar River Region is hosting United WE CAN food sculpture contest on Friday, October 14th starting at 3:00 at the Rocky Mount Mills Power House. Teams will be constructing sculptures from nonperishable canned, boxed items and fresh veggies. Judging will begin at 6 and awards will be given at 7:15. Collected items […]

The Triangle Land Conservancy has a new event, “Become a Tree Detective!” at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve (2713 Mt Sinai Road, Secondary Entrance) in Chapel Hill on October 15th from 10 until 11:30. This activity is about playing and having fun in the forest with activities geared towards 6-to-10-year-old, but the whole family is welcome. […]