The Wilson Orchid Society will meet on Monday, June 13th at 6:00 pm at the Wilson Botanical Gardens. Come and learn about orchids and related plants. This group is for beginners and collectors alike.

The Tar River Chef’s Showcase will take place on Thursday, July 21st at Nash Community College’s Brown Auditorium. Celebrate great food and craft breweries from local restaurants and venues! Tickets are only available through Monday, July 18th so visit UnitedWayTRR.org/chefs to order!

There is an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Marsh Swamp Church in Wilson on Monday, August 1st from 2:30 to 6:30. Register at redcrossblood.org. If you donate blood in the month of August, you receive a $10 e-card of your choice and are automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, […]

The Wilson County Public Library is showing the movie, “Addams Family 2”, on Friday, August 5th starting at 10:30 am as part of its Friday morning family movie series. There will be free popcorn and lemonade or bring your own snacks. Space is limited, so arrive early.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s brand-new series, First Friday Under the Stars starts August 5th at 8:30 pm. The Raleigh Astronomy Club will host this monthly night sky viewing session at one of TLC’s properties and this session is at Three Bear Acres located at 711 Beaver Dam Road in Creedmoor. Bring a picnic blanket or […]

Come join the Triangle Land Conservancy for a beautiful Saturday morning birding hike at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve on August 13th from 8:30 until 11. Hike starts at the secondary entrance located at 6001 Turkey Farm Road in Chapel Hill. This easy, 1 ½ mile hike will have many stops along the way to be […]

The Nash County Sheriff’s office is holding a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 13th from noon until 3 at the office’s parking lot located on West Washington Street in Nashville. There will be kid fingerprinting, giveaways, a bubble machine, face painting and more! Come join the fun!

The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at the First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount on Monday, August 15th from 2:30 and 6:30. Register at red cross blood dot org. Remember that giving blood saves lives. Actually, your blood donation may help to save up to three lives. A blood donation can be […]

Did you know about 62% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood? But, only about 3% does. By making an appointment to help save lives with the American Red Cross in August, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value. There will be three […]

The Piece by Peace Quilt Ministry is accepting vendor registrations for its craft and bake sale. The event will take place on Saturday, October 29th. Email peacequilters@gmail.com for more information. The sale is inside the Peace Church in Wilson’s gym, so there are no weather worries!!

The VFW Auxiliary Post 2057 in Rocky Mount will be holding an Arts and Craft Fair on October 7th and 8th. Right now, the Post is looking for vendors. Tables are $25 and the fair will be open from 10 until 2. If interested, call or text Cheryl-Ann at 252-969-3333 or you can email starsinuniforms@yahoo.com.

The Momeyer Ruritan Club’s Fall Barbecue Chicken Plate Sale will be held on Friday, September 2nd from 11 until the food is sold out. Each plate is $9 and has chicken, slaw, potatoes, and bread. The plates are for take out only. As a reminder, the club is no longer using tickets.