Join the Great Backyard Bird Count on February 17th through the 20th to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Over these four days you are invited to spend time in your favorite place watching and counting as many birds as you can find and reporting that information. For more information, access bird count dot […]

The Joel Fund is hosting a progressive raffle named Queen of Hearts. The total prize pool will continue to accumulate weekly until the Queen of Hearts is drawn. Tickets can be purchased, 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. The first drawing will be on Friday, February 24th. Details can be found on The Joel […]

The Joel Fund seeks to connect veterans and their families with peers in their community through the power of art. Operation ART has new offerings for the Spring Session 2 with classes starting on March 13th. Registration is live at thejoelfund.org.

The Nash County Arboretum (1006 Eastern Avenue) in Nashville is having a free program to learn about bird identification and how to use birding apps plus other activities. It will be fun for all ages. Winter backyard birds is on Saturday, February 18th from 10 to 11.

Join the Wilson Botanical Gardens on Monday, February 20th at 3:00 for our February Garden Talk on blackberry pruning. Lisa Raburn from NC State Extension will demonstrate best practices for pruning blackberries. The session will take place both indoors and outdoors in the garden, so bring gardening gloves and clippers.

The Knights of Columbus and St. Therese Church are holding their annual spaghetti supper on Tuesday, February 21st from 4 to 6:30 pm at the St. Therese gymnasium in Wilson. Tickets for $10 are being sold after masses, the church office, or a Knight. Dine in only. Children under 5 eat free.

Kiwanis Club of Wilson All American is partnering with The SPOT and the United Way of Wilson to sponsor a cornhole tournament. The tournament will be held on February 25th at The SPOT in Wilson. Contact Matt Edwards at 2 5 2 - 9 9 1 - 4 0 1 8 to get sign-up and […]

Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a Speed Hike on Saturday, February 25th from 9 to 11 am. This hike will be led by a Trail Guide and will have a goal pace of 20 minutes per mile for about 3 miles. Meet at the Johnston Mill Main Entrance (2713 Mt. Sinai Road) in Chapel […]

The American Red Cross is giving everyone who gives blood in February a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card and you will also be entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. The First Presbyterian Church (153 N. Church Street) in Rocky Mount is holding a blood drive on Tuesday, February 28th. If you […]

Join the Triangle Land Conservancy for the Bluestem Conservation Cemetery Tour on March 4th from 9 until 11:00. The hike is on Bluestem’s 2 miles of trails, through fields, forests, streams, and by a pond. Bluestem is also a conservation cemetery. Kids are welcome. This is a free event, but preregistration is required at triangleland.org.

The Rocky Mount Railroad Museum will start "Chimney Chats" on March 4th from 1 to 2 in the lower train station lobby (100 Coastline Street). The program is modeled on the "Fireside Chats" of President Franklin Roosevelt except the public will be encouraged to share their train experiences, facts, or just listen and enjoy the […]

The Wilson Orchid Society will meet on Monday, March 13th from 6 to 7 pm at the Wilson Botanical Gardens. Come and learn about orchids and related plants. This group is for beginners and collectors alike.