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Are you looking for a way to be a shining light to the youth in the area? Peacemakers is looking for after school tutors. Positions are part-time with convenient hours and small class sizes. If interested, email your resume to Dianna@rockymountpeacemakers.org or call 252-212-5044. Peacemakers Rocky Mount is a Christian social action and community development […]
Did you know January is National Mentoring Month? Having a positive adult mentor helps prevent early drug use, encourages teens to be college- and career-ready, and promotes positive mental health. The Boys & Girls Club of the Tar River Region has dedicated staff to be mentors in our club members' lives. Sign up your youth […]
Bidding is currently open for the Southside Academy’s Silent Auction 2023. Check out all the various items, services, and events available at peacemakers.betterworld.org. This fundraiser and others assist the Southside Academy to foster hope in God within under-resourced areas of Rocky Mount by providing children with a remarkable, God-centered education.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Raleigh Astronomy Club are hosting Astronomy Days at the Museum. This year’s theme is Humans in Space: Past, Present, and Future! This free event is on January 28th and 29th from 10 to 5. Preregistration is not required.
Join Triangle Land Conservancy Trail Guides on a social hike series at Horton Grove (7360 Jock Road) in Bahama! The hike is on Wednesday, February 1st from 6 to 7:30 pm. The hike will extend past dusk, so bring a flashlight or headlamp. This is a special opportunity, as the trails close to the public […]
Are you interested in farming and want to take your first steps? Did you just buy a few acres and want to start growing something? Franklin County’s Cooperative Extension will be offering their Small Farm Boot Camp program, which is designed for new and beginning farmers, market gardeners, and homesteaders. Classes will be held weekly […]
Peacemakers is hosting a trivia night on Friday, February 3rd at Rise Church (3520 Bishop Road) in Rocky Mount at 7:00. The event is a fundraiser for the Southside Academy. A 4-person team is $100. There will be a dessert and coffee bar along with cash and other great prizes. Register at rockymountpeacemakers.org.
The Parkwood Baptist Church (1731 Hunter Hill Road) in Rocky Mount is hosting a fundraiser lunch on Sunday, February 5th. The luncheon will support Project Send, a ministry opportunity that partners with the church’s Youth Ministry. On the menu is spaghetti! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 252-443-5011.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at Vance Granville Community College (200 Community College Road) in Henderson on Tuesday, February 7th from 11 until 3:30. Access red cross blood.org to register.
If you are 65 years or older, the Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount invites you to attend the church’s Senior Adult Valentine's Dinner on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 in the Lewis Building. There will be special music and dinner will be provided. Pre-register for this event at englewoodbaptist.com. Deadline to sign up is […]
Customers in Rocky Mount and Wilson can make a monetary contribution at their local Ross Dress for Less location during checkout to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s annual Help Local Kids Learn fundraiser. This fundraiser will directly help kids by supporting Power Hour, a homework tutoring program. 100% of the funds raised […]
Peacemakers is hosting a Senior’s Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 11th from 5 to 6:30 at 22 21 West Raleigh Road in Rocky Mount. It’s a free event for anyone 55 years and older. RSVP at 252-212-5044 by February 8th.
The American Red 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. Lake Gaston Lions Club in Henrico is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, February 15th. If you cannot make that drive, look up […]
The Joel Fund, an organization that reconnects veterans to life at home, is holding an Operation ART Hybrid Open House on Wednesday, February 15th from 5 to 7 pm at their facility (822 S. White Street Suite 106) in Wake Forest. Operation ART offers low-cost art classes for military veterans and families in-person and virtually. […]
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 […]