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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Trip to Charleston planned
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 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.
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.
Library changes hours
The Roanoke Rapids Public Library will be open to the public on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
TOPS Club to meet Wednesday
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.
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.
Farmers market to be open until Nov. 22
The Roanoke Valley Farmers Market will remain open until Nov. 22. 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.
Upcoming trips sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Senior Citizens Association
The Roanoke Valley Senior Citizens Association will sponsor the following trips:
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.
Free Internet messaging available at HRMC
Patients and caregivers can now keep in contact with extended family and friends easier than ever before, thanks to a new link on the Halifax Regional Web site. HRMC has added a feature on its homepage offering easy access to CaringBridge.
CaringBridge is an organization dedicated to supporting and connecting loved ones during illnesses or recoveries through free personalized Web sites. CaringBridge Web sites help by reducing the burden of keeping family and friends updated on the status of the patient’s condition and recovery. Simple step-by-step instructions guide users through the process of creating a Web site, complete with pictures, background stories and daily journal entries.
Each Web site features a guest book, allowing patients and caregivers to communicate with friends and family members. CaringBridge sites also allow patients and caregivers to restrict who may view the site or post messages.
Patients and family members at Halifax Regional are welcome to bring a wireless Internet enabled laptop or use a computer in the medical library to start their own personalized CaringBridge Web site.
To start a site, visit www.halifaxregional.us and click on the CaringBridge logo near the bottom of the page.
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.
Oct. 21-25
Now is the time to make plans to enter the 52nd annual Halifax-Northampton County Fair, planned for Oct. 21-25. One-hundred dollars will be awarded to the best educational booth in the following categories: Youth group, adult group, 4-H or volunteer group.
If you grow a crop or a plant, can a fruit or a vegetable,
bake a cake or a loaf of bread, you can enter the County Fair.
If you sew, quilt, or knit, make a basket or a ceramic pot, draw a picture or take a photograph, you can enter the County Fair.
There are classes for adults and juniors, as young as 3 to 5 years of age. Prize money and Rrbbons will be awarded to the best exhibits.
Call 583-1456 or 535-6499 to reserve booth space for your organization or for information on categories that can be entered. This year, in addition to the fun, food, rides and competition classes, there will be a free petting zoo.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 $1; ages 3 and under are free.
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.
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.
For information, call Ellissa Lassiter, director, at the center at 536-2129 or at her home at 537-6978.
African-American Festival
The 11th annual African-American Festival will 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.
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.
Weldon Middle PTA
Weldon Middle School will hold a PTA meeting at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
Southeast PTA
Southeast Halifax High School will hold a PTA meeting and report card pick-up at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14. There will be a brief business session and the Southeast Gospel Choir will perform. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Seaboard VFD trout fish fry
The Seaboard Volunteer Fire Department will hold a trout fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at the Seaboard Fire Station. Plates are $6, eat in or carry out.
American Legion Post 308 spaghetti supper
The Horace Palmer Jr. American Legion Post 308, located on Mitchell Street off Highway 903, north of Littleton, will hold a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. Eat in or take out. Cost is adults $6, and children under 6 free. Bake goods will also be for sale by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Parent Education night
At 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Roanoke Rapids High School Media Center, the Roanoke Rapids eighth and ninth grade Transition Academy will hold a Parent Education Night for ninth-grade parents.
At 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Chaloner School Media Center, the eighth and ninth grade Transition Academy will hold a Parent Education Night for eighth-grade parents.
Student and teaches will present some of the strategies that are being used in classrooms to enhance learning. Also, other important information about upcoming events will be given.
CADA to meet Oct. 14
The board of directors of Choanoke Area Development Inc. will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the CADA Administrative Office in Rich Square. For information, call Sallie Surface at (252) 539-4155.
Parent Education night
At 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Roanoke Rapids High School Media Center, the Roanoke Rapids eighth and ninth grade Transition Academy will hold a Parent Education Night for ninth-grade parents.
At 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Chaloner School Media Center, the eighth and ninth grade Transition Academy will hold a Parent Education Night for eighth-grade parents.
Student and teaches will present some of the strategies that are being used in classrooms to enhance learning. Also, other important information about upcoming events will be given.
Seaboard VFD trout fish fry
The Seaboard Volunteer Fire Department will hold a trout fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at the Seaboard Fire Station. Plates are $6, eat in or carry out.
American Legion Post 308 spaghetti supper
The Horace Palmer Jr. American Legion Post 308, located on Mitchell Street off Highway 903, north of Littleton, will hold a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24. Eat in or take out. Cost is adults $6, and children under 6 free. Bake goods will also be for sale by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Fall carnival
The youth of Greater Works Apostolic Temple, 322 Anderson St., Rocky Mount, is sponsoring its fifth annual Hallelujah Night Fun Fall Carnival from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. This event is free for all ages. There will be food, fun and games. There will also be free horseback rides and a pie contest for those who enjoy baking with a first place prize of $25. For information, call (252) 343-5007.
Northampton County’s Work First Plan
The North Carolina General Assembly requires counties to make available a copy of the County Work First Program Plan which addresses local needs. Work First is North Carolina’s program to administer the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant that supports an array of services. A planning committee, including representatives from local government, public and private organizations, have reviewed and assisted in developing the plan for Northampton County for the period of Oct. 1, 2009, through Sept. 30, 2011. The public may review and comment on this draft plan until Oct. 17, 2008, at the Northampton County Department of Social Services and the Northampton County Manager’s Office.
Please submit any written comments that you may have by mail or fax to: Phyllis Cannon, Work First Supervisor, Northampton Co. Social Services, P.O. Box 157, Jackson NC 27845, or by fax to (252) 534-0061.
Country Christmas
Calvary United Methodist Church will hold its annual Country Christmas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Nov. 1, in the fellowship hall, 133 Calvary Church Road, Littleton. Lunch will be featuring homemade soup, hotdogs with all the trimmings, navy beans, sausage biscuits and assorted desserts. There will be a huge assortment of crafts, plus homemade baked goods.
Potentate Ball
Oasis Shrine Temple #111 will present its Potentate Ball from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at Kirkwood Adams Community Center in Roanoke Rapids. This event is semi-formal and the cost is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For information, call Noble Archie Powell at 536-8135.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Union Mission Food Box Giveaway
A Union Mission Food Box Giveaway will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22. Families in need should go by the main building at 1310 Roanoke Ave., in Roanoke Rapids to get a ticket (250 available). Take the ticket to the side door of the warehouse and pick up the food box. Northampton and Halifax county residents are eligible. You must have a valid N.C. picture ID and a Food Stamp card or a blue Bread and Pastry card issued by the intake department at the Union Mission. Bring someone to carry you food box. For information or would to donate non-perishable food items, stop by the Union Mission at 1310 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids, or call (252) 537-3372 ext. 32.
Halloween costume contest and Trick or Treat
Century 21 Betsey’s will sponsor a Halloween costume contest and Trick or Treat for children 12 and under, from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31. There will be two age groups, five and under and 6 to 12 years old. Categories will be scariest, cutest and most creative. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. For information, call Joan Todd at 532-0187.
Family of the Year contest
The Northampton County Rotary Club will sponsor a Family of the Year contest as part of its Empower the Family project. Churches and other organizations may nominate a family in their community. From all nominations, a 2008 Family of the Year will be chosen and awarded $200 and a plaque. Nomination forms and more information are available by calling Rose Massey at the Northampton County Extension office at 534-2711.
Dawson Elementary PTSA Meeting
Dawson Elementary School will hold its first PTSA meeting of the year at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the school’s multi-purpose room. All parents and guardians are urged to attend. Various speakers will be in attendance to discuss important and pertinent school topics. Door prizes will be given at the end of the meeting.
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Authority
The next meeting of the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport Authority will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the old commissioners building located beside the historic courthouse in Halifax. Interested parties are invited to attend. For information, call Dia Denton at 583-1131.
Tillery People’s Clinic
The next scheduled Tillery People’s Clinic will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, at The Tillery Community Center’s Curin’ House. Services will include general check ups, blood pressure checks, Glucose (sugar) checks, workplace physicals, referrals, nutrition and health education. A minimal donation is requested.
For information or to make an appointment, call Doris T. Davis or Michelle Edenbeck at (252) 826-2234 at the Tillery Community Center.
CPTA to meet Oct. 15
The Choanoke Public Transportation Authority’s Board will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 505 N. Main St., Rich Square.
Anstead family gathering
The Anstead Family will hold a gathering at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at the multi-purpose library building located on Bethlehem Road, between Warrenton and Hollister. The family includes members of the late Mammie Evans Anstead. For information, call Eva Anstead at 586-0657 or Queen Richardson at 586-4382.
Exodus for Youth to meet
Exodus for Youth Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives and futures of our youth in a four-county area (Bertie, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton counties), will sponsor its monthly meeting from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Second Baptist Potecasi Church, 606 Griffintown Road, Potecasi, where the Rev. Melvin Roberts is the pastor. All area youth groups and their leaders are encouraged to attend. Attorney Jamal Summery of Webb, Webb & Summery P.A., will be the speaker.
For information or directions, contact Vernon Bryant at (252) 535-2274, Gregory Browning at (252) 308-0741, Eddie Buffaloe Jr. at (252) 537-1926, Judge Alfred Kwasikpui at (252) 534-1785, Judge Cy Grant at (252) 794-9406, Norman Cherry Jr. at (252) 794-4077 ext. 210, Wendell Hall at (252) 358-4611, Ronald Gatling at (252) 209-5458 or Emma Johnson at (252) 345-5331.
‘Southern Gold’ set for Oct. 20-21
“Southern Gold” will be presented by the Roanoke Rapids High School Choirs at 6 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 20-21, at the fellowship hall of Rosemary United Methodist Church.
This will be an evening of southern food and entertainment featuring a southern-style meal of barbecue, whole white potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread and tea, which will be prepared by Leann Seelman and members of her staff. Students will perform songs of the south, including folk songs, spirituals, selections by Stephen Foster and songs from the musical “Porgy and Bess” with Dwight Berry accompanying on piano. There will even be some Southern Rock with songs like “Black Water” and “Sweet Home Alabama.”
Tickets are sale now for $10 each, and must be purchased in advance. To get tickets, see a high school choir member or call Denise Hackenburg at 519-7247.
Weldon High School SGA to host candidates forum
The Weldon High School Student Government Association will host a candidates forum at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the cafeteria . The forum will feature candidates running for the Weldon City School Board of Education. Candidates seeking seats are incumbents, Barbara A. Balmer and Jerry L. Simmons; and challengers, Eckie Backus, Hugh Credle, Alberta Greene, Gladys Walden and Regina Brooks (write-in candidate). Candidates will be given an opportunity to discuss their platforms and the public will be allowed to ask questions of these individuals relevant to the welfare of our school system.
All Weldon City School parents and supporters are encouraged to attend. For information, call Ryan D. Daniels, SGA president, at (252) 532-3746.
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