RRGSD Policy Committee meeting
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District will hold a Policy Committee meeting at 4 p.m. Monday in the conference room, 536 Hamilton St.
Enfield commissioners meeting
ENFIELD — The Enfield Board of Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 200 Whitfield St. The sign-up sheet to speak at the meeting will be available until 10 minutes prior to the meeting starting.
Northampton commissioners meeting
JACKSON — The Northampton County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the commissioners meeting room, 9495 NC-305 Highway.
Spaghetti dinner planned
LITTLETON — American Legion Post 308 will hold its spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at 217 Mitchell St., off N.C. Highway 903. Eat in or take out plates are $9 for adults, and free to children ages 6 years old and younger. Spaghetti sauce is also available for $6 per pint.
Pancake & Sausage Brunch
LITTLETON — The Littleton Lions Club will hold a Pancake & Sausage Brunch from 7:30 to 11 a.m. March 25 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the club, corner of U.S. Highway 158 and Ransom Street. The brunch includes pancakes, sausage, eggs and choice of beverage. Price is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Take outs are available. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds will be used to aid the visually impaired and for other community service projects. If you have unneeded eyeglasses, please bring them to the brunch. As a worldwide project, Lions Clubs collect more than 4 million eyeglasses per year. They are cleaned, graded, repaired and provided free to people who need them. Also, if you have unneeded hearing aids and/or empty printer ink cartridges, bring those to the brunch as well because they can be recycled. For more information, call President Brian Teele at 571-205-7229.
Water Safety Council meeting
VALENTINES, Va. — The Lake Gaston Water Safety Council monthly membership meeting will be held on March 29 at the Kennon House Restaurant, 7001 Gasburg Road. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. starting with a Dutch treat dinner. The guest speaker will be Glenn Hart from Dominion Energy. His topic will be “Shoreline Management around Lake Gaston.” The public is invited. If planning on attending, RSVP to stugaville@gmail.com.
Down and Dirty Fire School
ENFIELD — The Enfield Volunteer Fire Department will host its first Down and Dirty Fire School from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1-2 at its burn facility. Firehouse instructions will include hose advancements, ladders and VEIS, victim search, RIT knots and rigging, forcible entry and life fire evolution. Firefighters from area counties are invited.
Easter Egg Hunts
Roanoke Rapids Parks and Recreation will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunts at 10 a.m. April 1 for ages 0-12. The hunts will be held at the TJ Davis Recreation Center, 400 East Sixth St., and at the Chaloner Recreation Center, 200 Dixie St. For more information, call 252-533-2847, extension 3.
Eggstravaganza is April 8
Eggstravaganza 2023 will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8 at The Harvest Church UPCI, 51 Everlasting Lane in Roanoke Rapids. There will be free food, games, prizes and a Golden Egg Hunt for children, with a $50 prize for whoever finds the golden egg.
Boating America Safety Class
LITTLETON — A Boating America Safety Class will begin at 8 a.m. April 15 at Longbridge Volunteer Fire Department, 1679 Eaton Ferry Road. Training is done by certified instructors, and will include, but not limited to, existing Federal, North Carolina and Virginia laws, and safe boating practices. At completion attendees will be given a Boating Safety Card, prior to leaving. The fee is $40 per person, which covers all course materials, payable at time of class, check or cash. All training is conducted under the current State and CDC guideline for COVID. For more information, call 252-537-9877.
Paranormal Bigfoot Festival planned
LITTLETON — The Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum will hold a Paranormal Bigfoot Festival from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 15 at Lakeland Cultural Arts Center, 411 Mosby Ave. MetaZoo will be part of the attraction. This is a new training card game based on Cryptozoology UFOlogy in Paranormal. For tickets, visit linktr.ee/cryptopara.
Garysburg Clean-Up Week
GARYSBURG — The Town of Garysburg will hold its Clean-Up Week April 17-21. Household items and limbs will picked up during this time. A $15 fee per load will be charged.
STEM in the Park
SCOTLAND NECK — STEM in the Park will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22 at Scotland Neck Town Hall, Pavilion and Grounds. All ages are invited to this free and fun hands-on science activities. Meet those working in the field of science. Come see businesses such as Snapology, NC BIO Network, Rock Museum and many more. For more information, email brownedinitiative@gmail.com.
Catfish Fry Fridays
The Knights of Columbus will offer its 13th Annual Catfish Fry Fridays every Friday during Lent from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 31 Ebony Road on N.C. Route 903 at the North Carolina/Virginia line. The dates are March 24 and 31, serving the same farm-raised catfish, eat in or take out. In addition to the catfish, plates include homemade coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies and homemade desserts with iced tea or coffee. Tickets will be sold at the door. To keep the same quality of fish the cost will be $17 per plate. All profits go to local charities, Coats for Kids, Pregnancy Center and the needy. For more information, call 252-629-2321 or email bobonc2017@gmail.com. On Fridays, call 434-636-6277.
Breakfast on Saturdays
LITTLETON — American Legion Post 425, 340 Weavers Chapel Road, will hold its morning breakfast every Saturday through March 25. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10:30 a.m., and includes eggs, sausage, herring, hush puppies, fried potatoes and coffee. Cost is $10 a plate, with proceeds going to the post. Social distancing and masks are suggested indoors.
Hannah’s Closet sale
Hannah’s Closet Thrift Store, 1034 Roanoke Ave. in Roanoke Rapids, will hold a “Housewares 50% off” sale through Saturday. Also, a Pop-Up $5 Bag Sale is planned for Saturday, which are usually held on the first Saturday of every month. Watch for the Daily Dollar Deals and don’t forget, Tuesday is Senior Citizen Day which includes 15% off total purchase. Visit Hannah’s on the Ave at POSHMARK, at poshmark.com/closet/hannahsontheave. The store is part of Hannah’s Place, a nonprofit organization helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Halifax and Northampton counties. The crisis line is 252-541-2064. All donations are tax-deductible. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. To help volunteer or for more information, call 252-541-1127.
Hot Cakes & Sausage Supper
A Hot Cakes & Sausage Supper fundraiser will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. March 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ Fellowship Hall, located at the right lower side of the church at 116 Emry St. in Roanoke Rapids. Cost per meal is $7 for ages 6 and over and $3 for children ages 5 and under. Ticket or call-in reservation is preferred; however, plates will also be available to walk-ins. Dine in and take out are available, however, take out does not include a beverage. For tickets, to reserve plates, or for more information, call Robin Cooke at 252-308-2871 or Pastor Rick Jordan at 252-578-2880. Proceeds will go to the church building fund.
Scholarship available
Northampton County Farm Bureau is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to assist a student in furthering his/her education at an institution of higher learning. Priority will be given, but not limited to, students who are Northampton County residents or whose parents, grandparents or guardians are current Northampton County Farm Bureau members. For more information or to request a scholarship application, contact the Farm Bureau in Jackson at 252-534-4121; Conway at 252-585-0084; or Gaston at 252-535-2145. All applications must be returned by Friday to the Jackson office, 405 W. Jefferson St./P.O. Box 645, Jackson, NC 27845. A decision of the recipient will be made by April 28.
The John 3:16 center
Senior Day is held every Monday at The John 3:16 Community Resource Center, 47 U.S. Highway 158 in Roanoke Rapids. Anyone ages 54 and up receives 15% off.
Community Wellness Mondays
Community Wellness Mondays will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays at various locations. Attendees will learn about health, Medicare, Medicaid and more. Get free screenings and health information regarding cholesterol, blood pressure, healthy opportunities pilot, health insurance benefit options, healthy snacks, COVID testing and school meals for all. The next dates and locations are Monday at the Gaston Public Housing, 205 Tinsley Way in Gaston; March 27 at Garysburg Public Housing, 101 Lowe’s Court in Garysburg; and April 3 at Lincoln Heights Community Center, 34 Lincoln St. in Roanoke Rapids. For more information or to be a vendor, contact 252-673-5080 or nenc@abc2nc.org.
Precinct organizational meeting
The Halifax County Democratic Party organizational meeting for Enfield 1, will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Halifax Electric Membership Corporation. For more information, call Cynthia Debreaux, HCDP Party Chair, at 252-529-3752.
Organizational meeting
JACKSON — The 2023 Democratic Party Creeksville Precinct organizational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Allen Chapel AME Church fellowship hall, 352 Firetower Road.
All precinct members are invited to attend. Masks and social distancing is encouraged.
Scholarship available
Northampton County Farm Bureau is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to assist a student in furthering his/her education at an institution of higher learning. Priority will be given, but not limited to, students who are Northampton County residents or whose parents, grandparents or guardians are current Northampton County Farm Bureau members. For more information or to request a scholarship application, contact the Farm Bureau in Jackson at 252-534-4121; Conway at 252-585-0084; or Gaston at 252-535-2145. All applications must be returned by Friday to the Jackson office, 405 W. Jefferson St./P.O. Box 645, Jackson, NC 27845. A decision of the recipient will be made by April 28.
Easter donations sought
The Roanoke-Chowan Regional Housing Authority is asking for donations of plastic eggs and candy for its community Easter Egg Hunts. Drop off locations are:
Gaston, 205 Tinsley Way
Enfield, 716 Freedom St.
Garysburg, 101 Lowe’s Court
Scotland Neck, Allison Drive
Woodland, 200 S. Persimmon St.
Weldon, 165 Dogwood Drive
Murfreesboro, 600 South Drive
For more information, call 252-537-1051 or 252-676-0354, or email tvincent@rcrha.org.
Relay For Life
Relay For Life of Roanoke Valley will be held on Aug. 25 at Kirkwood Adams Community Center, 1100 Hamilton St. in Roanoke Rapids for survivors and caregivers. Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way and use our special passion to help the American Cancer Society save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Interested in helping to plan the Relay For Life 2023 event? Join a committee by emailing holley.durham@cancer.org. Register as a survivor for the event by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. Register now to receive a T-shirt before the event.
RRSD holding flushing exercise
The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District is currently conducting its annual unidirectional flushing exercise throughout the City of Roanoke Rapids and Town of Gaston. Unidirectional flushing is a systematic and controlled flushing program used to remove sediments and old water and to help maintain chlorine residuals throughout the system. Flushing improves the overall quality of water in the distribution system and assists in the system maintenance. This exercise may generate brief instances of discolored water, and if you notice discolored water, run the cold water tap a few minutes until clear before using your washing machine, water heater, or preparing food. Outdoor use and toilet flushing will not be affected. For more information or if the discolored water does not clear up after several minutes, call the sanitary district at 252-537-9137.
June trip planned
A nine-day trip has been planned for June 2-10 to Branson, Missouri. The trip includes traveling on a deluxe motor coach, eight nights lodging, 14 meals (eight breakfasts and six dinners), admission to five shows (includes Dublin’s Irish Tenors with The Celtic Ladies and Neil Diamond Tribute), The Haygoods Show, Presley’s Country Jubilee Show and Queen Esther, and a visit to the Willie Nelson & Friends Museum & General Store. In Nashville, Tennessee, a stop at the Magnificent Gateway Arch Riverfront and view the World Famous Arch in St. Louis, Madame Tussands Wax Museum in Nashville, snacks, prize drawings, and more. The price is $999 double accommodations and $1,284 single. A deposit is due at the time of sign up, with final payment due March 26. For more information or to sign up, call Clara Parker at 252-578-6100 or 252-539-2452.
Plan Today for Tomorrow seminar
GASTON — The members of Lake Gaston Community Center will sponsor a free Plan Today for Tomorrow seminar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 at the center, 564 Highway 46. The seminar will be presented by Laquitta Cooper, Northampton County Clerk of Superior Court, and a team of experienced and knowledgeable specialists who will cover such topics as Power of Attorney/Guardianship; Life Insurance/State Employee Credit Union Benefits; Medicaid; and Wills and Estate Procedures. For more information and registration, call 252-537-0469.
Calvary Easter Egg Hunt
An Easter Egg Hunt is planned for 10 a.m. April 8 in the field beside the gym at Calvary Baptist Church, 1405 Bolling Road in Roanoke Rapids.
Easter Egg Hunt
GARYSBURG — An Easter Egg Hunt will be from 1 to 3 p.m. April 8 at the Garysburg Community Center, 504 NC Highway 46. There will be fun games, live music, photo booth, vendors, Easter eggs, face painting and prizes. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own baskets.
CPTA board meeting
RICH SQUARE — The Choanoke Public Transportation Authority Board will meet at 2 p.m. April 19 at 505 N. Main St.
CPR & First-Aid Workshop
HENRICO — The LKG 911 Community Task Force has scheduled its popular CPR & First-Aid Workshop at 10 a.m. April 20 at the Lake Gaston Lions Club, 139 Stanley Road. Register by April 14 by contacting Peggy Benton at pgbenton16@gmail.com or 252-308-9588. This is not a certification course and there is no testing. Attendees will learn practical skills in order to react to a medical emergency.
Veterans’ Benefits talk
The Roanoke Valley Veterans’ Museum will hold a Veterans’ Benefits talk at 7 p.m. April 20 in the Museum Briefing room. Master Chief Art Melycher will present and discuss the PACT Act, a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve. Chief Melycher will explain how you can file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now. Veterans with Vietnam Agent Orange exposure, 9/11 toxic agent exposure, burn pits in the mid east, and radiation, asbestos and Camp Lejeune water exposure will have interest in this presentation as well as veteran family members. Come learn that your condition is now “presumed” and you no longer need to “prove” that your service caused your condition.
Bark For Life planned
HALIFAX — The Roanoke Valley will have its second annual Bark For Life event on April 22. This event, which is to help in the fundraising efforts for Relay For Life, will be held at the Halifax County 4-H Horse and Livestock Complex, 13763 Highway 903. There will be activities for dogs and their owners, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event will end at approximately noon. There will be prizes for the dogs in each area of competition: Best Costume, Best Tail Wagger, Best Kisser, Owner Look-Alike, Best Trick, and for Top Dog for the one who raises the most money. Following this event, the Halifax County Horse Council will hold a trail ride. The registration for this will be a contribution to Relay for Life. To be a sponsor, a vendor, to register your dog, or more information, call Frankie King at 252-536-6561 or Yulanda Hedgepeth at 252-536-6518. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The Bees Buzzing for a Cure team is hosting this event in conjunction with the Halifax County Horse Council. Only registered dogs with proof of vaccines will be allowed into the event space. The first 50 dogs or horses will receive treat bags.
Spring Clean-Up Week
SEABOARD — The Town of Seaboard will hold its annual Spring Clean-Up Week, April 24-28. All items must be placed at curbside and not in the road before 7:30 a.m. on April 28. Limbs, branches, bushes and bagged leaves will not be picked up during this week. This is the time to put out those old, broken and unused TVs, appliances or furniture. Absolutely no chemicals, concrete, bricks, paint, paint buckets, bagged trash, construction debris such as plywood, sheet rock, roofing shingles, decking boards, two-by-fours, and so on, or items that can be placed in a regular trash receptacle. During this week, the Public Works Department will begin picking items up each day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bus trip planned
A bus trip to Memphis is planned for July 30 through Aug. 5. Cost is $780 which includes transportation, lodging, 10 meals, guided tours and beautiful sights. For more information, call Tonia Mallory at 252-673-0675.
Toddlers at Play
Toddlers and parents and/or caregivers are welcome from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday for free play as part of the Toddlers at Play at the gym at Calvary Baptist Church, 1405 Bolling Road in Roanoke Rapids. For more information, call 252-537-9828.
ABC2 holding fundraiser
ABC2 is currently holding a fundraiser — Give $10, Tell 10 — to help raise $100,000 to support services for youth and build the World Changers Empowerment Center with a community farm. Tell 10 friends:
1. Give 10 minutes of your time by going to ABC2’s website and reading about activities at abc-2.net.
2. Give $10 or increments of $10 — it all adds up. $10 can help feed a youth for a day; $10 from 10 people can assist with stable housing; $10 from 20 people can give training opportunities; $10 from 30 people can provide scholarships for young people to complete higher education. Ways to contribute: CashApp: $ABC2NC; PayPal: finance@abc2nc.org; money order/check, payable to A Better Chance A Better Community, Memo: $10 Tell 10 Campaign; mail to ABC2, 362 Williams Scott Road, Enfield, NC 27823. For more information, call CEO Chester B. Williams at 252-673-5080 or the ABC2 Hotline at 252-592-1197.
Caregiver support group
JACKSON — Are you caring for a loved one or friend? You are not alone! Come and share your individual experiences with other caregivers in the community, along with learning about resources in the area. This is an environment free of judgment, and a place to let out stresses of caregiving. The group will meet from 11 a.m. to noon every third Wednesday of the month at the J.W. Faison Senior Center, 110 Ridge Crest Lane. For more information, contact Theresa Scott at 252-574-0229 or theresa.scott@nhcnc.net.
New music class offered
LITTLETON — A new class titled Music and the Church will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays at Lakeside Lutheran Church, 2427 Eaton Ferry Road. This is a new learning program focused on the evolving history of music and its relationship with the Christian church. This is for anyone who has an interest or love of music and is open to the broader Lake Gaston community. The teaching format will consist of informal lecture style with live and video demonstrations plus active discussion among participants.
Transportation Voucher Program
The Upper Coastal Plain offers the Transportation Voucher Program. This American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funded transportation program provides vouchers to eligible older adults for travel to and/or from community resources such as medical care facilities, nutrition sites, religious activities, school and work. Eligibility requirements: You must be 60 years of age or older; reside in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton or Wilson counties; some limitations exist for Medicaid and VA recipients. If you have questions about the program or need help signing up, call Michael Stanford, Aging Specialist/Mobility Manager, at 252-234-5977. When requesting program enrollment, please be prepared for an extended phone call in order to answer a variety of questions.
COVID-19 booster availability
The FDA authorized both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent COVID-19 booster dose, which protects against the original as well as the Omicron strain. The FDA stated the new boosters “are expected to provide increased protection against the currently circulating omicron variant.” As a result of the FDA’s action, the original booster dose, which contains one strain of the virus, is no longer authorized for children ages 12 and older. The original booster is still authorized for children ages 5-11 years old. The Halifax County Health Department is providing Moderna and Pfizer primary doses and bivalent booster doses by appointment. Appointments are available on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call the Halifax County Health Department at 252-583-5021 to schedule an appointment.
Donate, become a volunteer
The Herald at 1025 Roanoke Ave. in Roanoke Rapids is open and is a drop-off location for Rainbow Animal Rescue. The rescue accepts any type of donation from puppy and dog food, to beds, toys and treats. If you would like to help support the work of this nonprofit organization, send checks to Rainbow Animal Rescue Inc., P.O. Box 972, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. Call Editor Tia Bedwell at 252-410-7056 if you would like to make sure someone is at the office to accept your donation.
Rescue needs volunteers
SCOTLAND NECK — Volunteers are needed at the Woofs-N-Purrs Animal Rescue Inc., a nonprofit animal rescue in Scotland Neck. Help is needed in the following areas: Transportation to vet visits, basic animal care, kennel care, file keeping and records, playtime and love, grooming and donations. To volunteer, contact the rescue at woofsnpurrs.org or call Marion Cotten at 919-210-8737.
GAL Program volunteers needed
Where abused and neglected children come from can not be controlled, but where they end up can be helped by becoming a Guardian ad Litem Program volunteer. If you’ve been trying to think of a way to give back to your community, now’s the time to make a difference in the life of an abused and neglected child. No specific education or experience is required to volunteer for this program; only a true desire to “Be A Voice for a child in the Community.” For more information, call 252-331-4562 or visit volunteerforgal.org.
Gallery for rent
Need a venue for an event? Rent the gallery of the Halifax County Arts Council. The gallery is not too small, not too big, and it’s nice but not expensive. It’s perfect for baby and bridal showers, luncheons, birthdays, workshops and reunions. It’s centrally located in downtown Roanoke Rapids at 1027 Roanoke Ave. For more information, contact halifaxcountyarts@gmail.com.
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