As you’re packing up your blanket and lawn chairs, and rounding up friends/family, a crew is setting up an inflatable screen and preparing the concession stand. A PTA group is organizing the concession stand. Parks […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. Note that multi-day events are listed under the first date. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in […]
Herbs serve many uses, from remedies to flavoring. An upcoming Master Gardener event in Clinton NC offers attendees a chance to learn about growing herbs and using them. The Sampson County Herb Symposium is Saturday, September 10, […]
Adventure Seekers will Rappel 30-story Building on September 30 and October 1, 2016, Superhero Raising Funds Released by Rachel McQuiston (Special Olympics North Carolina) and Robert B Butler (NCPressRelease.org) Superhero Ron Hines will be there when […]
The public is invited to a special night of film screenings and awards for the LiveWell Colorado Film Challenge. The LiveWell Colorado Film Challenge is a new statewide competition for college student-produced short films about […]
Nashville Elementary and the Town of Nashville are partnering to host a 5K — with a hometown feel. This race is presented by local sponsors working with Nashville Elementary school to raise money for a new playground. […]
Donna Campbell Smith, a North Carolina-based author of ten published books, is presenting a Writers Publishing Workshop entitled, “The Road to Getting Published,” organized by the Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC). The workshop begins September 12, 2016, and runs through November […]
Whether Adopting or Not, Come and See Them for Yourself The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a Wild Horse and Burro Adoption event in the Clemson, South Carolina area on September 23-24, 2016. Adoption will be held […]
Interested in starting a business? Feel like you need more information on how to get going, or grow your start-up? The North Carolina Small Business Center Network offers free business workshops across the state. Many […]
Join the fun at the 31st annual Winterville Watermelon Festival! This family-oriented event runs August 25-27, 2016, with a schedule that includes watermelon eating, music, vendors, all types of fun foods, and cool things to watch on-stage and […]
The Global Big Latch On takes place at pre-scheduled locations around the world. Mothers gather to breastfeed and support each other. Friends, family, and community members are invited to join these support events, scheduled for August 5 […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the […]
Braswell Memorial Library is holding an “Authors in August” event on August 13, 2016, 10am-5pm. Local authors from the Twin Counties will present their books. Books will be available for purchase, and authors will be signing their […]
Upcoming adult events near Wilson, Rocky Mount, and surrounding cities, are listed below by location. If you know of a library event we’ve missed, email the Editor. Braswell Memorial Library’s August 2016 Adult Programs This library […]
Contributed by Maurine Brown, Farmers’ Market Manager Come to the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) on July 23, 2016, for free Cantaloupe to the first 50 Customers! All Cantaloupes are courtesy of Rob’s Fresh Produce. Stop […]
The nationwide push to “Clear the Shelters” — aimed at getting shelter animals into homes — is July 23, 2016. Many shelters are waiving adoption fees on this special date. Animal shelters across the United States are […]
Many things to do in North Carolina this weekend. While most events listed are in the Five County Stadium area and surrounding towns, some events are in other parts of the state. What’s missing? Let the […]
Conference on Integrating Harm Reduction into Existing Service Provisions On August 11, 2016, a harm reduction conference is offered for workers and residents of North Carolina interested in helping reduce drug overdoses in the state. Held at Castle […]
Released by Katie Converse, perimarketing.com Arts Brookfield presents Summer on the Plaza, a free summer concert series on Wednesdays in July. Free music and more comes to the plaza in front of 1801 California street, in […]
From July to October, join the fun in Historic Downtown Wilson NC for First Fridays on the Lawn, a free community concert offering music diversity alongside family entertainment and educational opportunities. Residents of the Wilson community come […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, rockymountnc.gov For the fifth consecutive year, the Rockin’ Classic Auto & Motorcycle Expo is set to cruise into the city of Rocky Mount NC. On July 30, 2016, beginning at 10am on Main […]
Contributed by Joetta L. Pittman, Braswell-Library.org July 1st Tuesday The July 5, 2016, workshop on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses covered many important points. It’s amazing what we don’t do to protect our business online! Here is a small sample […]
Heat Relief/Fan Give Away On July 1, 2016, the Town of Tarboro announced that it has acquired fans to be given away to help Senior Tarboro NC residents deal with the summer heat. To receive a […]
By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Assistant Coordinator Franklin County Arts Council’s Afternoon Tea with the Artist will feature their third artist of this summer series. They invite the public visit with artist Clina Polloni at the […]
The Knightdale Chamber of Commerce class, “Maximizing Your Company’s On-Line Presence,” is scheduled for July 19, 2016, 10-11:30am. Members will learn how to: Maximize your company’s brand on the Chamber’s website Increase your brand awareness to drive […]
Contributed by Stephen Moen “I wish…” It’s such a harmless thing to make a wish. Or is it? Activate Drama takes you into the world of fairy tale with two performances of Stephen Sondheim’s and James […]
Released by Jessie Birckhead, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission, along with NC State Cooperative Extension and USDA Wildlife Services, is holding two coyote conflict management workshops for landowners who want to learn about available […]
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce invites local chamber members, residents, and public servants to come together for coffee on the first Friday of each month. Come to the Nashville Exchange Steakhouse and Cafe, 229 W […]
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