Fall and Christmas craft fair

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The Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church will hold a fall and Christmas craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Church Family Life Center.  All booths for the fair are full with some crafters coming from as far away as Greenville.

The Adventurers have three openings for its Dec. 12 day trip to the Edenton Christmas Home Tour. For information, call Michele Updike at (252) 535-4519.

E.V. Rally set for Nov. 7-8

The 12th annual Electric Vehicle Rally will be held Nov. 7-8, at Northampton County High School-East. There will a circuit event, autocross, trouble-shooting, pit crew competition and a range event. The event will take palce off of Highway 158 in Old Tavern, N.C. 750 NCHS-East Road, Conway NC 27820. Schools from across the east coast will be in attendance as well as representatives from the armed services, NASCAR, NHRA, etc.  Friday’s event will start at 9 a.m., and Saturday’s event will start at 8 a.m. For information, contact the address listed or call (252) 585-0627, work, or (252) 308-5985, cell.

CrisisCenter 4 Hope Stops Foreclosure

CrisisCenter 4 Hope Stops Foreclosure will hold free consultations to assist people at risk of foreclosure In Roanoke Rapids, at 319 Roanoke Ave.  Call 877-419-0550  or  CRISISCTR4HOPE@AOL.COM. Don’t let anyone take your home. With the right help, virtually any foreclosure situation can be successfully resolved. When facing foreclosure Time is of the Essence.  You MUST act fast to protect your rights. You have options. Don't face foreclosure alone. To schedule an appointment.  Call  (877) 419-0550.

Song Writers Contest

The Dream Acres Music Festival will hold a singer/songwriter competition. Each applicant will have the chance to be chosen as one of five artists selected to compete and play on stage at the festival.

The winner will receive a prize package from D’Addario Strings Company as well as the opportunity to have an entire CD of their music digitally produced, compliments of Twilight Productions. The winner will also be invited to come back to the following festival to perform on the main stage.

 For applications to enter the contest, go to the Web site at  www.dreamacresmusicfestival.com to the contact page for address, phone, email, etc.

 Each song must be entered separately on a CD with the $15 entry fee. The competition will take place the morning of the Saturday festival. The winner will be announced on the main stage that evening.    

Mail all entries to:

DAMF Song Entries

444 Jackson Street

Roanoke Rapids NC 27870

For information, contact Ann Meadows at (252) 673-6316, or visit the Web site.

Reservations being taken

The Kirkwood F. Adams Community Center will begin taking bookings for the month of June, 2009 at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the Jo Story Senior Center, 701 Jackson St., Roanoke Rapids. Bookings are taken for the available dates on a first-come, first-served basis. When there are several people waiting to book the center, the first person in line will be taken first. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at booking.

VFW happenings for October

VFW turkey shoot, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., on Friday nights, through Nov. 28. Bring guns and have some fun.

Oct. 14 — Ribeye steak dinner; Order a delicious ribeye (14-16 ozs.) Plates include baked potato, broccoli and cheese, dinner roll and choice of pie or cake for $12. Eat in or take out. To place an order, call 410-0142 after 3 p.m., Monday through  Saturday.

Oct. 21— Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s meeting at 7 p.m. New members are welcome.

Oct. 25 — A night of Halloween ghosts and goblins will be featured from 6 p.m. until closing. Door prizes will be awarded to the scariest, most original and most creative costumes.

Weldon High Class of 1982

Weldon High School Class of 1982 will hold a meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at the home of Jennifer Ellis. The Class of 1982 annual scholarship fund and activities planned in 2008 and 2009 will be discussed. If planning to attend, please RSVP to Ellis at (252) 536-2860 or (252) 673-3127.

 

Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet

The Halifax County Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday Oct. 16, at Magnolia Gardens Senior Care, 829 Roanoke Ave. All interested persons are invited. The meeting will be to discuss plans for the November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month activities. For information, call Kim Simpson at (252) 535-2072.

Partnership for Children

The board of directors of the Northampton Partnership for Children Inc. will hold its board meeting at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in the new location at 8380 Highway 305, the former  Jackson Eastside Elementary School. All board members are expected to attend. Meetings are open to the public and Northampton County parents of children up to age 5 are also encouraged to attend.

Turkey shoots to begin

The Longbridge Volunteer Fire Department will hold Turkey Shoots at 7 p.m., every Friday, at 1678 Eaton Ferry Road in Littleton through Dec. 19. Food and drinks will be available. For information, call 586-4332.

Horse show

The Halifax County Horse and Livestock Council will sponsor a Tri-County Horse Show at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Horse Livestock Complex, located between Interstate 95 on Highway 903. Entry fees are $6 per class. The show is free to spectators and a concession will be available. In case of rain, the show will be rescheduled at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 12. Rocky, the Amazing Trick Mule, will perform during the show. For information, call (252) 445-5630, 583-2611, 583-0043 or 308-7837.

Marine Corps League being formed

A new detachment of the Marine Corps League in Roanoke Rapids if being formed. If you served in the USMC or were a FMF Corpsman, please join this great veterans organization. Call Vince at (252) 212-5525 or cell at (252) 469-0515.

Trip to Christmas show

The Faison Senior Center will sponsor a fun day trip to the Carolina Premium Outlets to the matinee at the American Music Jubilee Christmas Show on Thursday, Nov. 20. The price is $54 per person, which includes transportation, ticket cost of show and many extras. Call Rebecca at 534-1012. Deadline for sign-up and full payment is Oct. 20.

Basket making retreat is Oct. 24-26

The Scotland Neck Business Association will sponsor a basket making retreat Oct. 24-26. Handmade North Carolina Baskets instructor Joni-Dee Ross will teach quarterly at the senior center on Main Street in Scotland Neck until the future art center becomes a reality. Crafters will begin the classes and progress to Nantucket Baskets at the intermediate level. Ross is one of the few instructors in the nation who teaches the craft of making Nantucket Baskets. The first retreat will allow crafters to make basic baskets or make a special request with the instructor to bring more advanced basket kits. Students may take one, two or three days and take home their completed basket the same day. Nantucket Baskets will be taught by the third retreat as students progress.

For  information, visit the Web site at idlehourgallery.org or call (252) 826-5500. One day registration is $35, which includes light breakfast and lunch; two days is $50, which includes light breakfast and lunch; and three days is $85, which includes light breakfast and lunch and dinner Saturday evening. Registration fees are paid to the Scotland Neck Business Association and basket kits are purchased directly from the instructor at each class. Basket kits are approximately $25 to $30 each, depending on size. Several baskets have been selected for the first retreat including knitting basket, casserole basket, soap bottle holder and work basket.

Christmas show at Myrtle Beach

There will be a three-day trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dec. 2-4, to awaken your spirit and start shopping for Christmas. The trip includes transportation on a deluxe motor coach, four meals, two buffet breakfasts, two full dinners, two nights lodging, admission to two Christmas shows at the Alabama Theatre and Palace Theatre, shopping time, prizes and more for the price of $310 double occupancy per person; $50 addition for single rate. A deposit of $100 is due at sign-up with the balance due by Oct. 31. To sign up, call Clara Parker at 539-2452 or 578-6100.

Brewers School reunion

Anyone who attended Brewers School in Pleasant Hill, located on James Jones Road, who would like to have a reunion, please contact Gertrude Ruffin Harding at 537-1384 or write her at 703 James Jones Road, Pleasant Hill NC 27866.

Weldon High School Class of 1989

The Weldon High School Class of 1989 is ready to start planning for its 20 year class reunion. Anyone interested in being on the planning committee should contact one of the following: Lisa Mullen Daniel at (919) 624-3427 or lmd1971@netzero.net; Stephanie Williams at (919) 309-2746 or Swilliams@yahoon.com; Vicky Anderton Brannon at (704) 576-2397 or vsnson02@msn.com; and Gregory Batchelor at (252) 532-4722 or gb14sec@yahoo.com. If you are not interested in planning but would like to be a part of the event, give one of the contacts above information so that you will receive the reunion plans.

Project Tress to Impress

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Phi Rho Zeta chapter of Roanoke Rapids, is sponsoring Project Tress to Impress. This project includes the collection of new and gently used wigs and scarves for cancer patients. Please donate these items throughout the summer to sorority members by calling Laverne Vick at 535-4717 or Flora Pitchford at 537-0007.

NCHS-East Class of  ’74 plans reunion

Northampton County High School-East Class of 1974 is making plans to have a class reunion. If you are a graduate or know someone who is, please call or have them call (252)  585-1438 or (252) 287-2902. Identify yourself as a 1974 graduate, leave a name and number and someone will get back with you. A planning meeting will be scheduled once responses are received. A class officer is needed to help with the planning, however, the planning team will not be limited to the class officers.

High reunion

Anyone related to the late William High and Susie Floyd High, parents of Dora High, Percy High, Jake High, William High, Olivia High Moody and Bertha High Powell who are interested in a family reunion should contact the Rev. Sheila High Squire at (252) 535-5772 or e-mail Sheila.High@vadoc.virginia.gov.

E.V. Rally set for Nov. 7-8

The 12th annual Electric Vehicle Rally will be held Nov. 7-8, at Northampton County High School-East. There will a circuit event, autocross, trouble-shooting, pit crew competition and a range event. The event will take palce off of Highway 158 in Old Tavern, N.C. 750 NCHS-East Road, Conway NC 27820. Schools from across the east coast will be in attendance as well as representatives from the armed services, NASCAR, NHRA, etc.  Friday’s event will start at 9 a.m., and Saturday’s event will start at 8 a.m. For information, contact the address listed or call (252) 585-0627, work, or (252) 308-5985, cell.

Song Writers Contest

The Dream Acres Music Festival will hold a singer/songwriter competition. Each applicant will have the chance to be chosen as one of five artists selected to compete and play on stage at the festival.

The winner will receive a prize package from D’Addario Strings Company as well as the opportunity to have an entire CD of their music digitally produced, compliments of Twilight Productions. The winner will also be invited to come back to the following festival to perform on the main stage.

 For applications to enter the contest, go to the Web site at  www.dreamacresmusicfestival.com to the contact page for address, phone, email, etc.

 Each song must be entered separately on a CD with the $15 entry fee. The competition will take place the morning of the Saturday festival. The winner will be announced on the main stage that evening.    

Mail all entries to:

DAMF Song Entries

444 Jackson Street

Roanoke Rapids NC 27870

For information, contact Ann Meadows at (252) 673-6316, or visit the Web site.

 

Flu clinic

The Halifax County Health Department will sponsor a flu clinic from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Jo Story Senior Center. Remember to bring Medicare or Medicaid cards. With Medicare or Medicaid, the fee is $32 for the flu shot and $48 for the pneumonia shot.

Fundraiser for Belmont

Belmont Elementary will hold a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at Andy’s Cheesesteaks. All proceeds during these hours will go to Belmont.

Halloween youth dance

The Gasburg Volunteer  Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Halloween youth dance from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. All ages are welcome (6 and under must have adult supervision). Admission is $5 each and tickets will be available at the door.

For information, call (434) 577-2971. All proceeds will benefit Madeline’s House/Piedmont Crisis Center (Southside Center for Violence Prevention).

Candidates forum

 The Halifax County Black Caucus (HCBC) will host its third candidates forum at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at Weldon Middle School, Highway 301, Halifax.

According to Marilyn Harris, HCBC Chairperson, “Get Out the Vote/Education Sessions” are being sponsored, as the Caucus and other organizations host local election forums across the county. While all candidates will be notified by mail, this is an open invitation to them and all citizens who are concerned with the issues in Halifax County, Weldon School District, District Court, First Congressional District N.C. Senate and House of Representative races, as well as others.

For information, call Harris at (252) 537-6305 or Gary R. Grant at (252) 826-3017.

Wellness Festival

Northampton County residents will hold its first annual Northampton Wellness Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center in Jackson. Participants can attend health screenings, see health exhibits, get flu shots, listen to educational sessions, sample healthy foods and win door prizes. The event is sponsored by the Northampton Office on Aging, Northampton County Health Department, J. W. Faison Senior Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension and Northampton Healthy Carolinians. For information, call Debby Warren at 534-1668.

Dawson Elementary fall festival

Dawson Elementary School will hold its annual fall festival from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7. There will be fun and games, door prizes, king and queen crowning, a country store, and refreshments such as hot dogs, candy, funnel cakes, drinks, a special appearance by the “Shoney Bear” and much more. Admission is $I; ages 3 and under are free.

Gaston Middle School PTA

Gaston Middle School will host its first PTA meeting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Genealogical Society to meet

The Halifax County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Halifax County Library’s boardroom. The speaker will be Jill Kirkland, who will speak on the Purrington, Pope and Vaughan families of Halifax County in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call 583-3631 for information.

Five County Mental Health to meet Oct. 14

The Five County Mental Health Authority’s Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meets monthly to assist in developing and revising the mental health plan that drives mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services for the five county area. Consumers are invited to attend the CFAC meetings on the second Tuesday of every month beginning at 6 p.m., at the Vance-Granville Community College — Warren Campus, 210 W. Ridgeway St., Building #4, Room W432, Warrenton. Consumers can sign up to discuss issues with the CFAC from 6:15-6:30 p.m. For information, call (252) 430-1330 ext. 3035 or 3050.

Weldon’s Board of Education to meet

Weldon City Schools Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Weldon High School, 415 County Road, Weldon. Open session begins at 6:30 p.m.

RRHS Class of 1988

Roanoke Rapids High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20 year reunion from 7 to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Hilton Garden Inn. To register or for information, log onto rrhs1988.com or call Lori Clifton Gowen at 535-3424 or John Simeon at 535-3376.

Mental Health Authority to meet Oct. 27

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Five County Mental Health Authority will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, at the Five County Mental Health Authority Administrative Building, 134 S. Garnett St., Henderson.

Halifax HealthLink

The events for October at Halifax HealthLink at Becker Village Mall are:

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., gentle fitness exercise class. Free and open to the public.

Every Monday at 9 a.m., healthy BINGO. Prizes donated by Wal-Mart and Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. until noon, cholesterol screenings for $15k. Call (252) 535-4334 to schedule an appointment.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., NAMI Mental Health Support Group. Call John Haverstock at 537-0320 for information.

Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., diabetes support group. Call 535-8276 for information.

Monday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., (tentative date), NAMI Mental Health Support Group. Call John Haverstock at 537-0320 for information.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. until noon, “Winning Against Breast Cancer,” and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call Jackie Cieslinski at 535-4334 for information.

Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. until noon, “Sugar Machine Check Up” diabetes meeting presented by the Halifax Health Department and Rural Health Group. For information, contact the Rural Health Group at 536-5880.

Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., A.W.A.K.E. Dr. Isaac Miller will speak on peripheral vascular disease. For information, contact Cathy Dickens at 537-2400.

Monday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., Better Breathers Support Group. Call Laura Wilder at 537-6912 for information.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m., Families of Victims of Violent Deaths. Call 583-4801 or contact Dianne Elliott at Diane.T.Elliott@nccourts.org

For information on any events, contact Jackie Cieslinski at (252) 535-4334.

Garysburg Youth Center

The Garysburg Youth Center, on Highway 186 in Garysburg, is now open to school-aged children in Northampton County for $5 per month. The hours of operation are 3:15 to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications are still being accepted.

The center will hold a fundraiser cookout and bake sale beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 6. For information, call Ellissa Lassiter, director, at the center at 536-2129 or at her home at 537-6978.

Bethel School of the Bible

Bethel School of the Bible is in its third year in the Roanoke Valley holding forth the principles of truth, another year of successful Biblical studies. Also offered is a one-year certificate course and a three-year diploma course for serious students. Classes will begin Monday, Oct. 6, with locations in Weldon and Greenville. For information, call (252) 538-4383 or (252) 885-2316.

Women’s prayer meeting

The Roanoke Valley Women’s Prayer Squad will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6, at Rosemary Baptist Church, 936 Jackson St., Roanoke Rapids. The prayer meetings are held four times a year at different churches throughout the Roanoke Valley. This is an opportunity for women from different Christian churches in the Roanoke Valley to come together to pray for God’s blessings over our churches, homes, schools and businesses. All praying ladies are encouraged to attend. For information, call Jane Brown at 536-2043 or Barb Walls at 308-9480.

NCHS-West PTA is Oct. 7

Northampton County High School-West will hold its first PTA meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the school cafeteria. All parents are encouraged to come and meet the new principal. New information for the upcoming year will be presented and there will be free hotdogs, chips and drinks for the parents and students. There will also be drawings for door prizes for PTA members.

Northampton County joint working group to meet

The Northampton County Board of Commissioners and the Northampton County Board of Education’s Working Group will meet at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the commissioner’s meeting room at 100 West Jefferson St., Jackson.

AMVETS to hold meal

AMVETS Post 101, 1710 West Tenth St., Roanoke Rapids, will hold its bi-weekly meal from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8. The menu will feature homemade chicken and dumplings, butter beans, corn and a roll for $6 per plate. Eat in or take out.

Funds are used for supplies for troops in Iraq. For information, call 535-0336.

Council on Aging to meet

The Northampton County Council on Aging will meet at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 9, at the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center, 9536 Highway 305, Jackson. Puddin Smith, facilities coordinator for the Wellness Center, will present the program. Anyone interested in aging services and issues is invited to attend. For information, contact the Northampton County Office on Aging at 534-1668.

Horse show

The Halifax County Horse and Livestock Council will sponsor a Tri-County Horse Show at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Horse Livestock Complex, located between Interstate 95 on Highway 903. Entry fees are $6 per class. The show is free to spectators and a concession will be available. In case of rain, the show will be rescheduled at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 12. Rocky, the Amazing Trick Mule, will perform during the show. For information, call (252) 445-5630, 583-2611, 583-0043 or 308-7837.

Roanoke Wildwood VFD yard sale

The Roanoke Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department has been collecting donations and will hold a large yard sale at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at the main station located at 790 Lizard Creek Road, across from the Wildwood nursery and Garden Center. The sale will be indoors and outdoors. For information or to contribute articles, call (252) 537-8853 or (252) 586-5737. It is important the fire department know about the delivery of donations to ensure the items are in working order and to properly store items out of the weather.

Donate used cell phones and inkjet cartridges

Please donate used cell phones and inkjet cartridges to help raise much needed funds for the Roanoke Rapids High School prom. RRHS is collecting used cell phones and inkjet cartridges through March 15 for the purpose of prom. This organization will receive money from Phoneraiser for each item collected during this fundraiser. Phoneraiser is a company that specializes in recycling and refurbishing used technology. Donations will help protect the environment and unwanted cell phones and inkjet cartridges will be recycled in accordance with EPA regulations or refurbished and reused. Phoneraiser makes unneeded technology available to those who can use it, while keeping it out of the landfill. If improperly disposed of, the cell phone can pollute up to 132,000 liters of drinking water. Donations may be tax deductible. All cell phones and inkjet cartridges are accepted and can be donated at the Roanoke Rapids High School Office, 800 Hamilton St.

Seeking crafters

The Conway Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor its 17th annual “Ho, Ho! Ho! Christmas Craft Show” from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, at Conway Middle School. Plans for the show includes lots of crafts, food and fun.

Each 10 by 10 foot booth space is $35. Space is limited and the deadline for applications is Nov. 14. All proceeds benefit the Conway VFD.  For information, call Tracey Flythe at (252) 398-9371.

Homecoming a NCHS-West

Northampton County High School-West will observe its annual homecoming during the week of October 7-10. The Coronation will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, in the auditorium. Parents of the homecoming court participants are encouraged to attend. The football game against Gates County High will follow at 7:30 p.m., Friday night.

Weldon community celebration

The Weldon community celebration will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at Historic Weldon Waterfront, River Falls Park. Come celebrate Weldon’s selection as a N.C. small town economic prosperity demonstration community and also learn how to participate in the future growth and development of the town of Weldon.

Board of Health to meet Oct. 9

The Northampton County Board of Health will meet at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Northampton County Health Department Conference Room, 9495 N.C. 305 Highway, Jackson.

Eatons Ferry AARP

Eatons Ferry Road Chapter of AARP will host its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Littleton Community Center.

Social time will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m., a program and a business meeting. The program will feature The Gastonettes.

All members, guests and potential members are welcome to attend. Members are asked to bring a dish or a dessert to share.

Storytime at the library is Oct. 11

The Roanoke Rapids Public Library will have a Saturday Storytime program at 10:30 a.m., Saturday. Oct. 11, in the conference room. There will be stories, songs and crafts for children ages 2 through 5.

For information, call Jeff Watson, head librarian, at 533-2890, or stop by the library at 319 Roanoke Ave. 

Plate sale

The male ministry of Smith Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Enfield will hold a plate sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at Lowe’s Grocery Parking lot in Enfield. They will serve chicken, fish, string beans, coleslaw, potatos, rolls and dessert. Prices range from $6 to $7. All donations will go toward the church building fund.

A Fun Day at the Park will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Rocky Mount Sports. There will be fun activities for all, including fishing, volleyball, basketball, and  much more. All are welcome.For information on either of these events, contact Joel Hunter at (252) 445-0414.

Northwest Halifax High School PTSA

The Northwest Halifax High School PTSA meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, in the cafeteria. The Cultural Arts Department will provide entertainment. A student incentive of 100 points will be given to students who are accompanied by their parent or guardian. All students, parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and join the PTSA.

Weldon High Class of 1982

Weldon High School Class of 1982 will hold a meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, at the home of Jennifer Ellis. The Class of 1982 annual scholarship fund and activities planned in 2008 and 2009 will be discussed. If planning to attend, please RSVP to Ellis at (252) 536-2860 or (252) 673-3127.

 

Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet

The Halifax County Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday Oct. 16, at Magnolia Gardens Senior Care, 829 Roanoke Ave. All interested persons are invited. The meeting will be to discuss plans for the November Alzheimer’s Awareness Month activities. For information, call Kim Simpson at (252) 535-2072.

Partnership for Children

The Board of Directors of the Northampton Partnership for Children Inc. will hold its board meeting at 8:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17, in the new location at 8380 Highway 305, the former  Jackson Eastside Elementary School. All board members are expected to attend. Meetings are open to the public and Northampton County parents of children up to age 5 are also encouraged to attend.

VFW happenings for October

VFW turkey shoot, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary, will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., on Friday nights, now through Nov. 28. Bring guns and have some fun.

Oct. 14 — Ribeye steak dinner; order a delicious ribeye (14-16 ozs.) Plates include baked potato, broccoli and cheese, dinner roll and choice of pie or cake for $12. Eat in or take out. To place an order, call 410-0142 after 3 p.m., Monday through  Saturday.

Oct. 21— Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s meeting at 7 p.m. New members are welcome.

Oct. 25 — A night of Halloween ghosts and goblins will be featured from 6 p.m. until closing. Door prizes will be awarded to the scariest, most original and most creative costumes.

Fun Day at the Park is Oct. 18

The male ministry of Smith Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Enfield will host a Fun Day at the Park from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Rocky Mount Sports. There will be fun activities for all including fishing, volleyball, basketball, and much more. For information, contact Joel Hunter at (252) 445-0414.

Stew sale

The Rosemary Methodist men will hold a stew sale at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Rosemary United Methodist Parking Lot, 900 Jackson St., Roanoke Rapids. Cost is $6 per quart. To place an order, call 537-3973.

After 5 Club to meet

The After 5 Club, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, will present “Bountiful Autumn” from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, at david’s restaurant ($10.25 inclusive.) The special feature will be “Crisp Notes,” featuring Bob Bongiorno of New Bern. Also featured will be “Harvest of Life” with Willie Bongirno of New Bern.

For reservations, call Elaine at 410-5200 or Christine at 537-9249. Reserve by Oct. 17 and cancel if unable to attend.

Prayer Connection will be held at 7 p.m., Oct. 28. For directions, call Joyce at 537-8640.

E.V. Rally set for Nov. 7-8

The 12th annual Electric Vehicle Rally will be held Nov. 7-8, at Northampton County High School-East. There will a circuit event, autocross, trouble-shooting, pit crew competition and a range event. The event will take palce off of Highway 158 in Old Tavern, N.C. 750 NCHS-East Road, Conway NC 27820. Schools from across the east coast will be in attendance as well as representatives from the armed services, NASCAR, NHRA, etc.  Friday’s event will start at 9 a.m., and Saturday’s event will start at 8 a.m. For information, contact the address listed or call (252) 585-0627, work, or (252) 308-5985, cell.

African-American Festival

The 11th annual African-American Festival wil be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at Hertford County Middle School in Murfreesboro. The N.C. Department of Correction will have a job fair; free screenings will be provided by the Moble Health Clinic; entertainment featuring a step show, praise dancing, college bands and high school bands. A variety of merchandise will be available; displays include military collections, dolls, antiques, a black history collection and more, along with a variety  of foods. For vendor information, contact Ann Riddic at (252) 398-8192, P.O. Box 397, Murfreesboro NC 27855. The event is sponosred by The King Enrichment Program in collaboration with the Roanoke Center and Hertford County Schools.

CrisisCenter 4 Hope Stops Foreclosure

CrisisCenter 4 Hope Stops Foreclosure will hold free consultations to assist people at risk of foreclosure In Roanoke Rapids, at 319 Roanoke Ave.  Call 877-419-0550  or  CRISISCTR4HOPE@AOL.COM. Don’t let anyone take your home. With the right help, virtually any foreclosure situation can be successfully resolved. When facing foreclosure Time is of the Essence.  You must act fast to protect your rights. You have options. Don't face foreclosure alone. To schedule an appointment.  Call  (877) 419-0550.

Song Writers Contest

The Dream Acres Music Festival will hold a singer/songwriter competition. Each applicant will have the chance to be chosen as one of five artists selected to compete and play on stage at the festival.

The winner will receive a prize package from D’Addario Strings Company as well as the opportunity to have an entire CD of their music digitally produced, compliments of Twilight Productions. The winner will also be invited to come back to the following festival to perform on the main stage.

 For applications to enter the contest, go to the Web site at  www.dreamacresmusicfestival.com to the contact page for address, phone, email, etc.

 Each song must be entered separately on a CD with the $15 entry fee. The competition will take place the morning of the Saturday festival. The winner will be announced on the main stage that evening.    

Mail all entries to:

DAMF Song Entries

444 Jackson Street

Roanoke Rapids NC 27870

For information, contact Ann Meadows at (252) 673-6316, or visit the Web site.

Turkey shoots to begin

The Longbridge Volunteer Fire Department will hold Turkey Shoots at 7 p.m., every Friday, at 1678 Eaton Ferry Road in Littleton, now and continue through Dec. 19. Food and drinks will be available. For information, call 586-4332.

 Operation Christmas Stocking

The State Employee’s Credit Union District 34 will hold its fourth year of Operation Christmas Stocking, Support Our Troops. Help make this the best Christmas Holiday ever for our deployed men and women serving overseas by stuffing a Christmas stocking to send to them. Boatsie’s Boxes is a nonprofit, 501(c)3, charitable organization dedicated to supporting troops when they are far from home. Donations can be made to Boatsie’s Boxes of N.C. and sent to State Employee’s Credit Union, 161 Old Farm Road South, Roanoke Rapids NC 27870, attention B. Gayle Pigford, or go to the Web site at www.Boatsie.com.

The size of stockings are 20 inches long either hand made or store brought. Pick up a pattern at the Credit Union. All kinds of items, from travel toiletries to snacks, gourmet coffee, chewing gum, clothing such as large and extra large socks, Christmas cards and candy, and whatever you think they would enjoy. All items must fit into the stocking. Please slip stitch to top close and keep contents from falling during shipping. Also, if you wish, you may enclose a note of good cheer, your name and address or e-mail. All items need to be in the drop box at Becker Village Mall by Nov. 15.

Adventurers schedule meeting for Nov. 15

The Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church will not have an October meeting because of an Oct. 8 trip to Lancaster, Pa. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 15. At that time, the fall and Christmas craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Roanoke Rapids Library to be closed Oct. 13

The Roanoke Rapids Public Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13, for a staff development day.  The library will reopen on Oct. 14 with regular hours of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to  6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fall special programs at T.J. Davis

Fall special programs at T.J. Davis Recreation Center include:

Self defense — Learn how to defend yourself against the physical dangers in today’s world. Classes will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., on Tuesdays; instructor, Ricky Jordan.

Shagging — Learn how to shag from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on  Thursdays, beginning Oct. 16. Cost is $10 individual, $15 couple residents; $20 individual and $30 couple non-residents. Instructors will be Danny Haislip and Stephanie Light.

Toddler time —  Free fun time in the gym for mommy and child form 9 to 11 a.m., on Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Fall fitness classes, ongoing, pay per month:

Step aerobics — Moderate high impact, from 5:30 to 6:30, Monday and Wednesday.

Aerobics — Low moderate impact, from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday.

Karate — Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.; instructor, Fran Harvell.

These classes will be $10 for residents and $20 for non-residents.

Also, a walking program for non-residents, where participants may use the indoor walking track costs $10 for non-residents for two months of access.

Halloween Spooktacular 2008 will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31. Free carnival; the haunted house costs extra. The carnival is for ages 12 and under and the haunted house is not for young children. Wear your best costume and bring a treat bag to gather goodies.

For information about any recreation center event, call 535-2847 or come by T.J. Davis, 400 East 6th St., Roanoke Rapids.

  Longest married couple

The Northampton County Rotary Club is searching to find the longest married couple in Northampton County as part of its “Enpower the Family” project. If you have been married for more than 50 years, or if you know of friends or relatives who have been, send their name, address, phone number and wedding date to Rebecca Bayse, J.W. Faison Senior Center, P.O. Box 634, Jackson NC 27845, or call (252) 534-1012. Entries must be postmarked by Nov. 3.

Upcoming trips sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Senior Citizens Association

The Roanoke Valley Senior Citizens Association will sponsor the following trips:

Thursday, Oct. 9, Sylvan Heights, cost is $12. The bus will leave the Jo Story Senior Center at 10:45 a.m., and will stop for lunch, which is not included in the price. The tour is scheduled for 1 p.m., and the deadline is Oct. 1.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, North Carolina State Fair, cost is $23. This is just the cost of transportation. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the Jo Story Senior Center and will leave the fairgrounds at 5 p.m. for the return trip home, and the deadline is Oct. 10.

Thursday, Nov. 13, Rocky Hock Playhouse will present “Star Over Bethlehem.” The cost for the trip is $42, which includes transportation, lunch and the play; deadline is Oct. 15.

Monday, Dec. 8, Christmas show at American Music Jubilee in Selma, and the deadline is Nov. 14.

Fall and Christmas craft fair

The Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church will hold a fall and Christmas craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Church Family Life Center.  All booths for the fair are full with some crafters coming from as far away as Greenville.

The Adventurers have three openings for its Dec. 12 day trip to the Edenton Christmas Home Tour. For information, call Michele Updike at (252) 535-4519.

Emergency food assistance

Northampton County residents who are low or fixed income may qualify to receive food given out at the Big Heart Pantry located at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1408 River Road, Henrico. Eligibility is determined on income or emergency need. For assistance, applicants may apply from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturdays, at Cedar Grove.

 

Basket making retreat is Oct. 24-26

The Scotland Neck Business Association will sponsor a basket making retreat Oct. 24-26. Handmade North Carolina Baskets instructor Joni-Dee Ross will teach quarterly at the senior center on Main Street in Scotland Neck until the future art center becomes a reality. Crafters will begin the classes and progress to Nantucket Baskets at the intermediate level. Ross is one of the few instructors in the nation who teaches the craft of making Nantucket Baskets. The first retreat will allow crafters to make basic baskets or make a special request with the instructor to bring more advanced basket kits. Students may take one, two or three days and take home their completed basket the same day. Nantucket Baskets will be taught by the third retreat as students progress.

For  information, visit the Web site at idlehourgallery.org or call (252) 826-5500. One day registration is $35, which includes light breakfast and lunch; two days is $50, which includes light breakfast and lunch; and three days is $85, which includes light breakfast and lunch and dinner Saturday evening. Registration fees are paid to the Scotland Neck Business Association and basket kits are purchased directly from the instructor at each class. Basket kits are approximately $25 to $30 each, depending on size. Several baskets have been selected for the first retreat including knitting basket, casserole basket, soap bottle holder and work basket.

Trip to Charleston

A chartered bus trip with the Sunshine Travel Club to Charleston, S.C., is planned for Dec. 5-7. The trip will include a tour of one of America’s oldest working living plantations, tour of Charleston, dinner and cruise on the Spirit of Carolina. The group will stay in the heart of the Historic District in Charleston, within walking distance of the famous open market. There will be much more to see and do. For information, call Pat at 537-6549 or Shelia at 535-1804.

Farmers market

The Roanoke Valley Farmers Market will remain open until Nov. 19. Fresh local produce, baked goods, breads, cakes, pies and preserves will be available on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Got yard sale and flea market items? Bring them to the Farmers Market. Booths are available for $10 a day to sell items. For information, call (252) 583-5161

Community Arts Day

Community Arts Day will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Cultural and Wellness Center in Jackson.

The Northampton County Cultural Arts Committee will  sponsor artist Bryant Holsenbeck for a week-long residency with the community. To celebrate her visit, the community arts day will include unveiling a piece(s) of art created by community members for display at the Cultural and Wellness Center; an art contest for middle and high school students;    displaying of local artists’ work; and musical entertainment.

Holsenbeck has been collecting “stuff” and transforming it into art for more than a decade. “Americans create more garbage than any other culture.” She wants people to think, when they view her art, about the “stuff” we use and throw away. For more information about the visiting artist, visit her Web site at www.bryantholsenbeck.com.

Art teachers, trade/industrial ed teachers or anyone interested in participating, will need frames made for sculptures to be decorated by elementary students and entries for the student art contest. For information, contact Kristi Swain, coordinator, at kristimarget@gmail.com.

Yard sale and auction

Galatia Baptist Church will hold its annual missions yard sale and auction on Saturday, Oct. 11, rain or shine. The yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., with ham biscuits, hot dogs drinks and goodies for sale. Also, a Christmas gift shop will be open all day. A barbecue supper will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m., cooked by the Kelly Davis crew for $7. Eat in or take out. The auction will begin at 7 p.m. with more than 100 items offered.

Weldon High School Class of 1989

The Weldon High School Class of 1989 is ready to start planning for its 20 year class reunion. Anyone interested in being on the planning committee should contact one of the following: Lisa Mullen Daniel at (919) 624-3427 or lmd1971@netzero.net; Stephanie Williams at (919) 309-2746 or Swilliams@yahoon.com; Vicky Anderton Brannon at (704) 576-2397 or vsnson02@msn.com; and Gregory Batchelor at (252) 532-4722 or gb14sec@yahoo.com. If you are not interested in planning but would like to be a part of the event, give one of the contacts above information so that you will receive the reunion plans.

Trip to Atlantic City planned for Nov. 1

The Concerned Citizens of Northampton County will sponsor a bus trip to Atlantic City on Nov. 1. The boarding time will be at 5 a.m., at the new Wal-Mart parking lot in Roanoke Rapids. The bus will leave at 6 a.m. There will also be a second boarding place at Food Lion Parking Lot in Emporia, Va., at 6:20 a.m. The cost is $60, with a $25 deposit due by Oct. 3. Final payment will be needed by Oct. 24. The bus will arrive at approximately 3 p.m. and will leave Atlantic City at 11 p.m., Nov. 1. Travelers will receive a $20 cash return at the Tropicana Hotel and an $18.95 meal ticket. For more information, call Ken Dubose at 535-3537 or Carlos Smith at 537-2275.

Hobgood Clinic The Hobgood Clinic, a free diabetes testing and education center run by medical students at East Carolina University, meets at 8:30 a.m., the first and second Saturday of every month, at the Thomas Shields Community Center in Hobgood. Visitors can have their body mass index, blood pressure and blood glucose levels checked, free of charge. For more information, call (252)  744-3182.

Lifeguard training

The Roanoke Rapids Aquatic Center will offer an American Red Cross lifeguard training class in October. Participants must be 15 years of age or older and they must be able to pass a pre-test before entering into the class, which can be arranged by appointment. Participants must register before Oct. 8.  For details, call 533-2850.

The dates and times of the class are: Friday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. until noon, 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. until noon, 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 to 7 p.m.

VFW Post 3702 upcoming events

VFW Post 3702 will have new hours beginning Saturday. The post will be open from 3 to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Also, the post is welcoming new members for the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Sept. 9 will be taco night featuring soft or hard shells, rice, beans, corn, homemade salsa and toppings for $6 per plate. Eat in or Take out.

Clean-up day (inside and outside) will be held from noon until 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14. Noon-5 p.m.

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m., followed by a post meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16.

A joint yard sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4. Donate useful goods to VFW or reserve a 10x12 space for $10. All proceeds go to charity. Blankets, clothing, kitchenware, furniture, etc.

To make donation or to reserve space, call the post from 4 to 9 p.m., at  410-0142 or from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., call 537-6442.

Yard sale and auction

Galatia Baptist Church will hold its annual missions yard sale and auction on Saturday, Oct. 11, rain or shine. The yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., with ham biscuits, hot dogs drinks and goodies for sale. Also, a Christmas gift shop will be open all day. A barbecue supper will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m., cooked by the Kelly Davis crew for $7. Eat in or take out. The auction will begin at 7 p.m. with more than 100 items offered.

RRHS Class of 1988 to hold reunion

The Roanoke Rapids High School Class of 1988 will hold its 20-year class reunion from 8 p.m. until midnight, Saturday, Oct. 25, at Chockoyotte Country Club. Anyone wishing to attend may contact the class reunion Web site at rrhs1988.com, or call John Simeon at 535-33760 or Lori Clifton Gowen at 535-3424.

Christmas show at Myrtle Beach

There will be three-day trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., Dec. 2-4, to awaken your spirit and start shopping for Christmas. The trip includes transportation on a deluxe motor coach, four meals, two buffet breakfast, two full dinners, two nights lodging, admission to two Christmas shows at the Alabama Theatre and Palace Theatre, shopping time, prizes and more for the price of $310 double occupancy per person; $50 addition for single rate. A deposit of $100 is due at sign-up with the balance due by Oct. 31. To sign up, call Clara Parker at 539-2452 or 578-6100.

Trip to the Apple Harvest Festival

The Faison Senior Center will sponsor a one-day trip to the Apple Harvest Festival at Drumheller’s Orchard on Saturday, Oct. 18. The cost is $48, which includes transportation on a deluxe motor coach and a day full of fun with entertainment of country music, apple sling shot, hayrides and purchasing fresh picked apples, crafts, good foods, pumpkins and many other things to do. To sign up, call Rebecca at 534-1012. Payment in full reserves seat.

Trip to State Fair

The Faison Senior Center will sponsor a fun day trip to the N.C. State Fair Senior Day on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The cost, which includes transportation, admission, senior additional privileges and much more, is $15 per person. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Rebecca at 534-1012. Payment in full reserves seat.

Trip to Christmas show

The Faison Senior Center will sponsor a fun day trip to the Carolina Premium Outlets to the matinee at the American Music Jubilee Christmas Show on Thursday, Nov. 20. The price is $54 per person, which includes transportation, ticket cost of show and many extras. Call Rebecca at 534-1012. Deadline for sign-up and full payment is Oct. 20.

Wireless Internet available at library

Through a partnership with Business Information Center Outreach Services, a network of cooperating public libraries in Eastern North Carolina, Roanoke Rapids Public Library now has free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) available for its patrons.

Patrons may bring laptop computers when the library is open to the public and access the Internet from inside the library facility. For more information, call the library at (252) 533-2890.

  Littleton Woman’s Club holding shoe drive

The Littleton Woman’s Club is conducting a shoe drive. A local victim of Cerebral Palsy is in need of athletic shoes. Because of the disability, he wears a pair out every three to four weeks. The LWC is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization and has decided to help with this community project and encourages individuals or businesses with new or gently used athletic shoes to contact Judith Forrest at (252) 586-2181 or by e-mail at forrej@hotmail.com to arrange for pickup or delivery. A tax receipt is available for donations. Should you wish to provide cash assistance, any donations received for this purpose will be allocated solely for purchase of shoes for this individual. Make checks payable to the Littleton Woman’s Club. To mail shoes or make donations, the address is Littleton Woman’s Club, P.O. Box 695, Littleton NC 27850.

Eastman High School Class of 1973

The Eastman High School Class of 1973 is planning its 35th class reunion. The planning committee needs addresses and contact inormation for classmates. For more information, send an e-mail to hedgeep@yahoo.com.

 American Legion Auxiliary Post 308 to meet

The American Legion Auxiliary of Post 308 in Littleton meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month except February and July (no meetings) and always Dec. 7 for the month of December. The next meeting will be held on Sept. 4, at the American Legion Building. The Auxiliary is open to anyone eligible to join and become a member.

Seats still available

The Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church have two openings for their Dec.12 trip to Edenton. This will be for the Christmas home tour. For information, call Michele Updike at (252) 535-4519.

Garysburg Youth Center

The Garysburg Youth Center, on Highway 186, Garysburg, is now open to school-aged children in Northampton County. The fee is $5 per month. The summer hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and during the school year hours are from 3:15 to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday. Applications are still being accepted. For more information, contact Ellissa Lassiter, director, at the Center at 536-2129 or at her home at 537-6978.

NCHS-East Class of ’74 plans reunion

Northampton County High School-East Class of 1974 is making plans to have a class reunion. If you are a graduate or know someone who is, please call or have them call (252)  585-1438 or (252) 287-2902. Identify yourself as a 1974 graduate, leave a name and number and someone will get back with you. A planning meeting will be scheduled once responses are received. A class officer is needed to help with the planning, however, the planning team will not be limited to the class officers.

TOPS Club to meet

The TOPS club — take off pounds sensibly — will meet from 9 to 10 a.m., every Wednesday, at the Jo Story Building. Call 532-2240 or 586-9819 for more information.

Project Tress to Impress

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Phi Rho Zeta chapter of Roanoke Rapids, is sponsoring Project Tress to Impress. This project includes the collection of new and gently used wigs and scarves for cancer patients. Please donate these items throughout the summer to sorority members by calling Laverne Vick at 535-4717 or Flora Pitchford at 537-0007.

Marine Corps League being formed

A new detachment of the Marine Corps League in Roanoke Rapids if being formed. If you served in the USMC or were a FMF Corpsman, please join this great veterans organization. Call Vince at (252) 212-5525 or cell at (252) 469-0515.

Garysburg Youth Center

The Garysburg Youth Center is taking applications for its youth program. Any school-aged child in Northampton County is eligible. The fee is $5 a month. For more information, call the center at 536-2129 or Ellissa Lassiter, director, at 537-6978. Adult volunteers are also needed.

Brewers School reunion

Anyone who attended Brewers School in Pleasant Hill, located on James Jones Road, who would like to have a reunion, please contact Gertrude Ruffin Harding at 537-1384 or write her at 703 James Jones Road, Pleasant Hill NC 27866.

Farmers market open

The Roanoke Valley Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Stop by and visit for fruits and vegetables such as squash, onions, potatoes, blackberries, salad and more, as well as baked goods, crafts, live plants, cut flowers, clothing and rain barrels.

Fall for the Arts

Fall for the Arts 2008 will be presented by O’Sail from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. The concept will be a multi-location artists’ reception around Lake Gaston; roughly six locations hosting multiple artists and their art at each location; participating artists will be juried; and work will be on display and for sale. Each location will have complementary food and drink throughout the day, live music, hostesses and parking support and complementary artist’s gifts. Tickets are $30 per person; 100 tickets maximum.

High reunion

Anyone related to the late William High and Susie Floyd High, parents of Dora High, Percy High, Jake High, William High, Olivia High Moody and Bertha High Powell who are interested in a family reunion should contact the Rev. Sheila High Squire at (252) 535-5772 or e-mail Sheila.High@vadoc.virginia.gov.

Library changes hours

The Roanoke Rapids Public Library has changed its hours and will observe the following schedule: The library will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday.   

The library is located at 319 Roanoke Ave. and offers resources and information services for educational, recreational and cultural growth to the citizens of Roanoke Rapids and the surrounding region. For more information, call (252) 533-2890.

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Harvest Days applications

The annual Halifax County Harvest Days Festival, presented by the Halifax County Cooperative Extension, will be held Oct. 17-18, at the 4-H Rural Life Center on Highway 903 in Halifax.

Applications for food and craft vendors are available by calling (252) 583-5161. Commercial food vendor spaces cost $100 and a certificate of insurance for liability and worker’s compensation must be provided. Non-profit food vendor spaces are free of charge, but vendors are asked to show a 501(c)(3) form for tax exemption and a certificate of insurance if carried. Craft vendor spaces are $50, but crafters who demonstrate and discuss their craft are free of charge. The deadline for reserving a vendor space is Oct. 3.

Halifax County agricultural fair

American Legion Shaw-May Post No. 38 will host the 52nd annual Halifax-Northampton County Agriculture Fair, which will be bigger and better than ever, with the new dates of Oct. 21- 25. There will be a new attraction — a petting zoo. Also, new competition classes including stained glass, egg art and leather work, along with the old favorites of canning, quilting, ceramics, flowers, etc.

Now is the time to plant a vegetable, perfect your favorite cake recipe, sew a garment, make a craft or take a photograph. Plan to enter your work, then come out and see the exhibits, enjoy the fun, food and rides.

 Christmas shopping show trip to Charlotte

There will be a chartered bus trip with the Christian bus line Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, to travel to Charlotte for the Southern Christmas Shopping Show at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart with more than 500 vendors.

This trip also includes an evening dinner cruise for approximately  2-1/2 hours around Lake Norman, a Saturday morning breakfast buffet, a visit to the Billy Graham Library, a three hour trip to the Concord Mill Outlet Mall, and then departure for home. The cost will be single, $253; double, $214 per person; triple, $202 per person; and quad, $195 per person. If interested, contact Cheryl  at 537-7855 or 533-6750.

Adventurers to have craft show

The Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church are accepting applications from the community and surrounding area for its Nov. 15 craft and hobby show. Crafters will sell their crafts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in participating can call Alice Drake at (252) 586-6076 or e-mail her at ajdrakeus@yahoo.com.

Day trip to Christmas Home Tour planned

The Adventurers of Lake Gaston are planning a day trip Friday, Dec.12, to the Christmas Home Tour at Edenton. Cost of the trip is $58, which includes a luxury motor coach, tickets to the Home Tour, lunch at Golden Coral and tip for the bus driver. For further information or to reserve a spot, call Michele Updike at (252) 535-4519 or by e-mail at mupdike@3rddoor.com.