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Chicken and fish dinners
The Littleton Senior Citizens will sell chicken and fish dinners on Friday, Nov. 7, at The Littleton Community Center, 238 Oak St., Littleton. Dinners will be ready by 11 a.m., eat in or take out. The menu will consist of chicken or fish, string beans, cabbage, cole slaw, potato salad, boiled potatoes, rolls, cornbread, pie or cake for a cost of $7 per plate. For information or to place an order, call (252) 586-6773.
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.
Town of Gaston events
The Town of Gaston Clerk’s Office and the Street and Public Works Department will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The Town Council meeting scheduled for that day will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10.
The annual Christmas tree lighting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at the Town Hall, 223 Craige St. Refreshments will follow at the E. E. Odom Center.
The Christmas parade has been scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7. For an entry form and information, call the Town Hall at (252) 537-1046.
HCC offers Effective Teacher Training class
Halifax Community College will offer an Effective Teacher Training class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, through Dec. 17. The class is designed for substitute, pre-service and in-service teachers. Taught by instructor Rick Eason, activities will enable educators to effectively integrate research and practice. Participants will receive 3.6 CEU credits for completing the class. Cost is $60. For information and to register, call (252) 536-7216 or (252) 536-7212.
Severn VFD turkey shoot
The Severn Volunteer Fire Department will hold a turkey shoot at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27, at the Severn ballfield on Highway 35. There will be turkey, ham and cash rounds. Food and drink will also be for sale at the concession stand. For information, call 585-0411.
Fundraisers for Dylan Moore
American Legion Post 38 will hold a dance featuring 70s and 80s, disco, country and beach music from 7 p.m.-until, Friday, Nov. 14. The DJ will be Robert Powell. Tickets are $10. There will be food and BYOB (no brown bagging).
The post will also sponsor The Legends of North Carolina at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21. Featured will be Elvis, Barney Fife, Ernest T. Bass, Louie Armstrong, Roy Orbison and The Gaddie Girls, along with local talent. There will also be a Chinese Auction and food available. Tickets are $10. No alcohol.
Anyone interested in buying a ticket to either event can call Kathy Walker at 533-9334 or Forest Hills Hair Salon at 535-4030.
Pansy and viola sale at HCC
The Greenhouse and Grounds Maintenance Department at Halifax Community College will hold its annual pansy sale from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Nov. 7.
Pansy varieties available for purchase include Majestic Giants in scarlet, blue and bronze shades, purple, deep blue, yellow with blotch, white with blotch, golden and mixes. New this year are red and yellow, and blue and white varieties. Also violas, known as “Johnny Jump Ups” in yellow, blue, azure wing, deep blue, citrus mix, Johnny Jump-Up mix and all seasons mix will be available.
Each plant is in a 4-1/2-inch pot in flats of 15 pots. Costs are $1 per pot; $15 for a flat of 15 pots; $13.50 per flat with the purchase of five to nine flats; and $12 per flat with the purchase of 10 or more flats. The fall sale will be held in the greenhouses at the far end of the property on the HCC main campus. For information, call (252) 536-4221 and ask for Peggy Lynn.
Adventurers schedule meeting for Nov. 15
The Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church will meet Saturday, Nov. 15. At that time, the fall and Christmas craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Family Life Center. All booths are full with some crafters coming from as far away as Greenville.
Stew sale and more
First United Methodist Church, 339 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke Rapids, will hold a Brunswick stew sale on Saturday, Nov. 15, behind the church. Stew will be $6 per quart, which will be ready for pickup between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. To place orders, call 537-2173 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Also, the women will hold a bake sale in the fellowship hall of the church. There will be baked goods, including cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, muffins and rolls. Also available will be frozen spaghetti sauce, soups, jams, jellies, pickles, chicken salad and pecans.
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.
Folk Music concert at RRHS
Roanoke Rapids High School will present an evening of traditional folk music from Quebec, France, Louisana and beyond, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Roanoke Rapids High School auditorium. General admission will be $5. For more information or tickets call (252) 519-7200.
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.
Garysburg Christmas Parade
The town of Garysburg is now accepting entries for the annual Christmas parade to be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.
Any civic, church group, school, business, antique car or tractor are encouraged to participate. Bands floats, classic cars, motorcycles, horses, homecoming courts, fire trucks, etc., are welcomed.
Call the town hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 536-2167 for entry forms or information. Deadline for entries is Thursday, Dec. 11.
Stroke and osteoporosis screening
Residents living in and around the Roanoke Rapids community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke. The complete screening package now includes a new heart rhythm screening, checking for irregular heartbeat, which is a major risk factor for stroke. Life Line screening will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Park Baptist Church, 1136 Virginia Ave., Roanoke Rapids. For information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-977-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
Turkey shoots every Friday
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.
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. 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., Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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.
For information about any recreation center event, call 535-2847 or come by T.J. Davis, 400 East 6th St., Roanoke Rapids.
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 the 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.
Bus trip to Charlotte
A bus trip to Charlotte for the Great Southern Christmas Show at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart is planned for Nov. 14-15. There are six acres of shopping, crafts, food sampling and entertainment. The trip also includes a 2 -1/2 hour dinner cruise around Lake Norman. On Saturday a trip to the Concord Mill Outlet is planned, and the last stop will be the Billy Graham library tour. The bus will leave at 6 am., Nov. 14, from Victory Baptist Church and return Saturday evening, Nov. 15. The cost is $254 per person. Anyone interested should call Cheryl at (252) 537-7855.
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.
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 sponsored by The King Enrichment Program in collaboration with the Roanoke Center and Hertford County Schools.
Veterans Day program
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Joint Veterans Committee will gather at 11 a.m., at the veterans memorial at Jack Laughery Park in Rocky Mount to show support for all veterans. Numerous honor guards will take part and the Honorable Mayor David Combs and a surprise military guest will give remarks.
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.
Weldon Class of 1994 Reunion
Weldon High School class of 1994 members are in the planning stages of a 15-year class reunion.
Anyone interested should call Tanya Byrd-Robinson at (252) 532-9968, Alan Jerman at 326-5866 or Tamiko Williams-Ralson at (651) 283-8925. Family members of classmates are encouraged to pass information on.
A planning meeting will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Logan’s in Roanoke Rapids. Anyone interested in attending should reserve a seat by calling one of the contacts listed above.
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.
High family 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.
Meeting set for Nov. 18
The Five County Mental Health Authority’s Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meets montly to assist in developing and revising the mental health plan that drives mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse service for the five county area. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Vance-Granvill Community College, 210 W. Ridgeway St., building #4, Room W432, Warrenton.
Consumers can sign up to discuss issues with the CFAC from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. For information, call (252) 430-1330.
Angel Food Ministries
New Life Church of Christ, 1718 E.10th St., Roanoke Rapids (behind Cinema Theater) will host Angel Food Ministries — “A Food Ministry with a Servant’s Heart”
This is a nationwide non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing monthly grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. Anyone may participate. The grocery units are sold at $30 each. Each month has a different menu. Generally one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for several meals. The next order will go off Nov. 7. For information, contact Susan Barber or Judy Hearp at 535-5354.
Caregiver Support Program meeting
The Halifax County Family Caregiver Support Program will hold a support group meeting at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Enfield Municipal Building, at 200 Whitfield St., Enfield. The speaker will be Lonnie Hedgepeth from the Halifax County Council on Aging.
A famly caregiver is a person of any age (friend, neighbor, etc.) proving care for a senior adult 60 or over, or providing care ofr a person with Alzheimer’s Disease, regardless of their age; an individual, age 55 or oder, that is raising a relative child under the age of 18; or a relative caregiver of adult children with MR/DD (ages 19-59).
For information, contact Sarah Boone, Halifax County Family Caregiver Program Coordinator, at (252) 583-1212.
HCC to observe Native American History Month
Halifax Community College in Weldon will observe Native American History Month at 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at The Centre. Festivities will include an exhibit by renowned artist Senora Lynch, a dance presentation by the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School, and a lecture by Earl Evans on various legal aspects within the Native American community. The event is free and open to the public. For information, contact the Foundation Office at (252) 536-7234.
After 5 Club to meet
The After 5 Club, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, will present “Changing Lives in Changing Times” from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, at david’s restaurant ($10.25 inclusive.) Featured will be Stephanie Keisling, designer of beaded jewelry. Susan Ely of Raleigh will present “Hope in the Future.”
For reservations, call Elaine at 410-5200 or Christine at 537-9249. Reserve by Nov. 14 and cancel if unable to attend.
Prayer Connection will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25. For directions, call Mae at 537-4401.
Roanoke Rapdis Graded school
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Board of Education will meet November 18 at 7 p.m. in the boardroom.
Folk Music concert at RRHS
Roanoke Rapids High School will present an evening of traditional fold music from Quebec, France, Louisana and beyond, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Roanoke Rapids High School auditorium. General admission will be $5. For more information or tickets call (252) 519-7200.
Gasburg Community Breakfast
The Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a Community Breakfast on Saturday, November 15, 2008 ~ 7:00 - 10:30 am at the firehouse located at 1705 Baird Road in Gasburg, VA. HUNTERS ARE WELCOME!! The breakfast is eat-in or take-out. The cost is $7.00 per person. For more information please call 434-577-2971 or 577-2561. Please leave a message. All proceeds will benefit the Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Eatons Ferry Road Chapter AARP to meet
The Eatons Ferry Road Chapter of AARP will host its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Littleton Community Center in Littleton, N.C.
Social time begins at 6 p.m. followed by a pot luck dinner at 6:30, a program and a business meeting. The election of officers for 2009 will take place at this meeting.
The program will feature a presentation by the Rural Health Care Group directed towards potential problems with prostate cancer in male Senior Citizens entitled "Know Your Numbers."
All members, guests and potential members are welcome to attend. Members are asked to bring a dish or a dessert to share.
AMVETS Post 301 fundraiser
AMVETS Post 301 will hold a barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at the AMVETS building, 8th and Charlotte streets, Roanoke Rapids. Cost is $6 for a pound of barbecue; and $3 for a pint of barbecue or pint of cole slaw.
Orders will be delivered for orders of five pounds or more. To place an order, call Bill Harris at 537-6187 or 326-0313, Keith Banty at 537-8461 or Mike Sheppard at 535-5076.
Jobs available
Lynn Bulluck, senior employment job developer from Upper Coastal Plain Council of Government will be at the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center from 10 a.m. until noon, Wednesday, Nov. 19, to take applications for Title V employment in Northampton County. Title V is a senior employment program. Positions are available if qualified. To qualify, applicants must be 55 or older, unemployed and meet income regulations. The number in your household determines income. The Northampton County Office on Aging will sponsor the program. For information, call the Office on Aging at 534-1668.
Fundraiser for Lisa Wright
A barbecue chicken plate fundraiser sale for Lisa Wright will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12, across the street from Eagle Home Medical, 1016 Julian Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids. Plates are $7 each and will include chicken, green beens, potato salad and bread. Plates will be delivered with order of 10 or more. Tickets will be sold at Eagle Home Medical, or call (252) 537-2400. Orders may also be faxed to (252) 537-0718.
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.
Brunswick stew sale
The Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department will cook Brunswick stew on Saturday, Nov. 8. Stew will be ready for pick up between 9 and 11 a.m., at the firehouse located at 1705 Baird Road, Gasburg, Va. Cost is $6 per quart and pre-orders are suggested as the stew sells very quickly. To place orders, call (434) 577-2971 or 577-2561. Leave a message with the stew order and a call back number. All proceeds will benefit the Gasburg Volunteer Fire Department.
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.
Flu shots available
The Halifax County Health Department will offer flu shots from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Halifax Clinic, excluding holidays, while supplies last.
Flu Shots are available at the outlying clinics in Enfield and Scotland Neck. For information, call (252) 583-5021. Cost is $32 for flu shots and $48 for pneumonia shots. Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Flu shots are scheduled for the following dates:
• Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Hollister Reach
• Thursday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Hollister Tribal Center and from 10 a.m. until noon at Carolina Rest Home
• Friday, Nov. 14, a drive-thru clinic from 9 a.m. until noon, at Kirkwood Adams Community Center.
Northampton Commissioners to hold public hearing
The Northampton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, in the Commissioners’ meeting room located at 100 W. Jefferson St., Jackson, to hear and receive public comment on filing an application with the Local Government Commission for Quality Zoned Academy Bonds.
Domestic Violence Support Group to meet
The executive board of the New Beginnings Domestic Violence Support Group will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, at Ryan’s Family Steak House. Items to be addressed include the 2009 budget, fundraisers, a food drive and other community projects. For information, call Minister Veronica Pope-Robinson, founder, CEO and domestic violence survivor, at 541-1209 or 673-1742; Mozella Alston, administrative assistant, at 537-1603; or Clara Underdue, finance officer, at 308-9734.
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.
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.
RR 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.
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.
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.
Farmers market open through 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.
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.
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 family 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.
Garysburg Youth Center
The Garysburg Youth Center, on Highway 186 in Garysburg, is now open to school-aged children in Northampton County for $20 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.
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.
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.
Fundraiser for Kelly Singh
The Roanoke Valley Lake Gaston Board of REALTORS are holding a fundraiser for Kelly Singh, who was diagnosed this spring with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and has no insurance. She has served on the board as president for two years and on the board for more than seven years in various other positions. She is also a volunteer for Crime Stoppers, The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America, RRHS Band Boosters, The Odessa of the Minds, and has led the youth (EYC) of All Saints’ Episcopal Church as well as many other organizations in the community. The board is selling raffle tickets for two $250 gas cards for two for $5 and can be purchased at All Saints' church office, Wilkie Real Estate in Roanoke Rapids and on the Lake, Strickland Real Estate office, Collier Harley Davidson, or one of the realtors. For tickets or information, call Michelle Garriss at (252) 326-0074 or Vickie Irby at (252) 537-3610. The drawing will be held on Nov. 11. You do not have to be present to win. There is also an account set up at First Citizens Bank (Lake or Roanoke Rapids office).
Hannah’s Closet to hold sale
Hannah’s Closet, 258 Roanoke Ave., will hold a fall harvest sale featuring three bags of clothes for $5. Store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Donations are accepted and Hannah’s will offer a tax deductible receipt. Donations are taken all day Monday through Saturday. Hannah’s also accepts household items, furniture, clothing, ladies, men’s and children’s cloths, shoes, handbags, used cell phones and jewelry. Items should be cleaned and gently used. All donations are greatly appreciated and Hannah’s thanks everyone for their continued support.
Jackson Christmas Parade
Come join us Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m., for the annual Jackson Christmas Parade sponsored by the Jackson Women's Club! Food, festivities, and fun!!! Oh, Santa Claus too!!!
Any civic, church, school, business, or organization is invited to participate in the Christmas parade. Once again, this year vendors are invited to come and sell their food, arts, and crafts. If you wish to participate, please contact Mary Parks at (252) 534 - 1000 for more information.
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