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2022 Snuck 'N' Pluck event notice. Source: Cory Cavallero, Greenville Jaycees 
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Greenville, NC: Shuck ‘N’ Pluck Fundraiser for Soup Kitchen to be Held Mar. 12

February 24, 2022 Guest Author or Contributor

The Greenville Jaycees are happy to announce the return of the Shuck ‘N’ Pluck after a nearly two-year hiatus on March 12, 2022, 5-9pm, at the American Legion Building, 403 Saint Andrews Drive, Greenville, North […]

BBQ, Bluegrass and Brew 2021 event flyer NC Stop Human Trafficking 2
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NC Stop Human Trafficking Gears up for Annual Fall Fundraiser

October 14, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

NC Stop Human Trafficking is preparing for its annual fall fundraiser, BBQ, Bluegrass & Brew, on Friday, October 22, 2021 beginning at 7pm,  at the Barn on Saint Andrews at 400 Saint Andrews Drive in […]

NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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Selma, NC: Spaghetti Plate Sale Tickets on Sale Now, Plate Pickup Aug. 4

July 22, 2021 Kay Whatley

The Selma, North Carolina nonprofit “Street Dogs and Stray Cats” is holding a spaghetti-plate fundraiser on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 4-7pm. The “Spay” getti & No Balls fundraiser proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s work with […]

Squawk and Squeal Plate Sale is May 15, 2021. Source: Greenville Jaycees
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Greenville, NC: Jaycees “Squawk & Squeal” Plate Sale Fundraiser is May 15

May 12, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Greenville Jaycees will be hosting the Squawk & Squeal plate sale on Saturday, May 15, 2021, beginning at noon, at Third Street Education Center, 600 W 3rd Street, Greenville, North Carolina. The plate […]

2020 Virtual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew fundraiser logo. Source: NC Stop Human Trafficking
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Annual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew Fundraiser to be Held Virtually on Oct. 9

September 22, 2020 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The annual fundraiser for NC Stop Human Trafficking will be held virtually this year. The third-annual Barbecue, Bluegrass & Brew event is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2020, starting at 7pm, […]

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Corolla Wild Horse Fund Kicks off Innovative Fundraiser with Song, Castaño

August 24, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is pleased to announce the kick-off of their fundraiser with a unique offering, a song, “Castaño,” about the wild horses that roam free on the northern banks of Currituck […]

Enter the park at 3pm to see the birds, then 5-8pm eat, drink, and enjoy live music at Birds, Brews & BBQ. Photo: Sylvan Heights Bird Park
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Tickets on Sale for “Birds, Brews & BBQ” at Sylvan Heights Bird Park

February 26, 2020 Kay Whatley

It’s time for the annual Birds, Brews & BBQ at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Halifax County, North Carolina. Tickets are on sale for the March 14, 2020 afternoon of bird-watching followed by food, drink, […]

Give Food A Face Gala 2020. Source: NC FIELD, Kinston, NC
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Support the Fight Against Labor Injustice: Attend the Give Food A Face Gala on Mar. 27, 2020

February 8, 2020 Guest Author or Contributor

  The inaugural Give Food A Face Gala fundraiser is coming up on Friday, March 27, 2020, 7-11pm, and will be held at the CSS Neuse Center, 100 N Queen Street, Kinston, North Carolina. Tickets […]

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Zebulon, NC: Dinner, Death and Disco All Part of Fundraiser on Sept. 28

September 18, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor On Saturday, September 28, 2019, join the fun in Zebulon, North Carolina while supporting historic preservation. The second-annual Murder Mystery Dinner fundraiser for Preservation Zebulon gives attendees a lively meal with […]

Crowd at the 2018 Taste of Wayne County. Source: United Way of Wayne County, NC
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Goldsboro, NC: Buy Tickets Now for Taste of Wayne County on Oct. 12

September 3, 2019 Kay Whatley

The annual fundraiser for the United Way of Wayne County, North Carolina returns on Saturday, October 12, 2019.  The Taste of Wayne County brings together food trucks, restaurateurs, bakers, and treat makers for one day […]

Source: St John AME Zion Church, Wilson, NC
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Wilson Historic Church to Hold 3 Unique Events

August 14, 2019 Kay Whatley

St John AME Zion Church in Wilson, North Carolina, for its 151st Anniversary, has planned several music-oriented events for the remainder of 2019. The public is invited to join their August Women in White, September […]

Author Bob Goff will be at the Rocky Mount Event Center in September 2019 for a fundraiser/conference. Source: Ashley Pittman, Rocky Mount Event Center
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Rocky Mount Event Center to Host NY Times Best-selling Author Bob Goff on Sep. 13

June 6, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Hosted by First United Methodist church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the best-selling author of Love Does and Everybody Always, Bob Goff is coming to the Rocky Mount Event Center for a special fundraising event. […]

Source: JC Raulston Arboretum
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Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction at NCSU Arboretum is May 5

April 8, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

With spring in full bloom on the first Sunday in May, the JC Raulston Arboretum Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction returns to North Carolina State University. Rain or shine, white tent festivities will be […]

Knightdale Spring Carnival 2018. Photo: Nadia Ethier
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Knightdale Spring Carnival to Open on Mar. 28, 2019

March 28, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Spring carnival, organized by the Knightdale Police Department as a Special Olympics fundraiser, returns on Thursday, March 28, 2019, starting at 5pm. The carnival is scheduled to be open for […]

Community Teal Party banner. Source: My Sister's House of North Carolina
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My Sister’s House of NC Fundraiser Offers Opportunity to Support Their Work

March 21, 2019 Kay Whatley

If you’ve ever shopped at A Second Season Resale Store in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, your purchases have supported My Sister’s House of North Carolina. Proceeds from the resale store benefit this nonprofit’s critical work […]

Dog Walk and Woofstock 2019 flyer. Source: Tara Lynn, SPCA of Wake County
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Saving 2,041 Lives, One Dog Walker at A Time

March 13, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County invites animal lovers in the Triangle and across North Carolina to saves lives through its annual Dog Walk and Woofstock event. This […]

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SAFE Haven for Cats Fundraiser, “Spay-ghetti and No Balls” Dinner, is Feb. 23

January 25, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Bring the family out for the Spay-ghetti and No Balls fundraising dinner, enjoy a delicious meal, and help support SAFE Haven for Cats’ important work. This fifth-annual dinner on Saturday, February 23, 2019, 6:15pm to […]

Ticket booth at Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, Henderson NC, as evening falls. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Drive-in, A/V Geeks, Team Up for School Drama Dept. Fundraiser

October 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The drive-in movie theatre, Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, is teaming up with A/V Geeks to raise funds for a local school. Attend a special screening on Thursday, October 25, 2018 and give them your support. The […]

Life Changing Transplant Foundation mission. LCTF is based in Knightdale NC. Source: Gail Richburg
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Life Changing Transplant Foundation Annual 5k Run/Walk for Life Postponed Due to Hurricane

September 11, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Life Changing Transplant Foundation’s annual 5k Run/Walk for Life, scheduled for Knightdale Station Park on Saturday, September 15, 2018, has been postponed due to Hurricane Florence’s impending arrival. A new date will be announced in the […]

Special needs children participating in a music lesson. Source: Music Kids Foundation, Wilson NC
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A Night of Music, Food, and Brews Planned to Raise Funds for Special-Needs Music Program

July 21, 2018 Kay Whatley

Music Kids Foundation of Wilson, North Carolina brings music into the lives of special needs children and adults. To raise funds for their programs, the foundation is holding an event on Saturday, August 25, 2018, 7-9pm, […]

The FCAC gala will be held in this historic, Victorian home. Source: Franklin County Arts Council
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Franklin County Arts Council “Spring Gala Celebration” is May 19

May 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Raise funds in support of Franklin County arts by attending the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Spring Gala Celebration on May 19, 2018, 5-8pm. This fundraiser is held at the historical Victorian home of Dudley […]

Frame To Table 2018. Source: GroundSwell Pictures, Inc.
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“Frame To Table” Event A Tasty Mix of Food and Film

April 27, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

GroundSwell Pictures is pleased to announce the second-annual “Frame To Table” fundraiser, scheduled for May 4, 2018, starting at 7pm, in SkyView on Hay, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Frame to Table is a culinary trip around the […]

Knightdale Spring Carnival. Photo Source: Brian Bowman, Town of Knightdale, NC.
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Knightdale 2018 Spring Carnival Begins on Mar. 29

March 13, 2018 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor It’s carnival time again in Knightdale, North Carolina! The Knightdale Police Department (KPD) Spring Carnival will run from Thursday, March 29, 2018 through Sunday, April 8, 2018. Carnival hours this year, weather permitting, are: […]

Life Changing Transplant Foundation mission. LCTF is based in Knightdale NC. Source: Gail Richburg
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LCTF Summer Extravaganza & Walk/Run Fundraisers Seek Sponsors, Vendors, and Bike/Car Clubs

March 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Gail S. Richburg, Founder/Executive Director of LCTF Life Changing Transplant Foundation (LCTF) was formed in March of 2008. The foundation was birthed from my own personal experience of being a liver transplant recipient. I […]

Dancing with The Arts 2018 form. Source: Nash Arts, Nashville NC.
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“Dancing with The Arts” Fundraiser for Nash Arts is Feb. 23

February 9, 2018 Kay Whatley

On Friday, February 23, 2018, 7-9pm, the Nash County Arts Council fundraiser returns for the fifth year. Come support them at “Dancing with The Stars” and see local performers dance. Audience members will have the […]

Event sign at Knightdale Station Park. Source: Life Changing Transplant Foundation.
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Transplant Foundation Holding Knightdale Walk/Run on Sept. 16

July 18, 2017 Kay Whatley

The nonprofit Life Changing Transplant Foundation (LCTF) is holding its 8th-annual 5K Walk/Run for Life on September 16, 2017.  This fundraiser will be hosted at Knightdale Station Park again this year. To participate as a runner or […]

Entry gate at The Black Sheep Asylum, Middlesex, North Carolina. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Middlesex NC Nonprofit, The Black Sheep Asylum, Plans Fundraiser

June 12, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Black Sheep Asylum in Middlesex, North Carolina takes in animals with nowhere to go. The nonprofit provides services to humans through animal therapy. The asylum provides a safe place for […]

Source: Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklin County Arts Council to Celebrate Salvador Dali’s Birthday at Spring Gala

May 12, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council will be celebrating Salvador Dali’s birthday at their first Spring Gala to be held on May 20, 2017, 6-9pm, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. […]

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New Smartphone App Enables Dallas Consumers to Order Products On-demand for Delivery or Pick-up On December 13, 2017, 7‑Eleven, Inc. is testing on-demand ordering for delivery or in-store pickup at select Dallas stores with its new […]

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