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JoCo Writers Conference 2020
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CANCELED: Johnston County, NC “Spring Writers Workshop”

March 16, 2020 Kay Whatley

UPDATE: The Johnston County Writers Group’s annual Spring writers workshop has been canceled due to concern for the health of attendees and need for social distancing. ________ Original article included below. The “Spring into Action” […]

Source: Maggie Bailey, Terra Vita / We Plant it Forward
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Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop on May 8

April 26, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

Want to set up a rain barrel to catch water for your garden? Attend a hands-on workshop at Lake Crabtree County Park and use an installation kit make a 55-gallon rain barrel to take home. […]

Business Happenings
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Eastern NC Business Events in January 2019

January 1, 2019 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county area — […]

Source: Maggie Bailey, Terra Vita / We Plant it Forward
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Terra Vita Stewards Holds Rain Barrel Workshop at Lake Crabtree Park

September 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Make a 55 Gallon Rain Barrel. Set it up at home and start conserving water. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 6:15-7:15pm, Terra Vita Stewards staff will be at Lake Crabtree County Park conducting a rain barrel […]

A member of the fish tagging team preparing to tag and release a fish. Source: Stephen Mehan, NC Department of Environmental Quality
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NC Div. of Marine Fisheries Schedules Training for Fish Taggers

April 4, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries will hold two workshops this month to train current and prospective taggers in the proper methods of tagging fish. Division researchers use fish tagging to study the migration, […]

Bob Ringham, photographer. Source: Dawn Herrin, FCAC
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FCAC “Seeing The Light” Photography Workshop is Apr. 14

March 31, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Local photographer Bob Ringham will present a photography workshop, Seeing The Light, at the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) headquarters. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 14, 2018, 10am-5:30pm. This day-long workshop will include: Understanding your camera’s settings Composition […]

Farmers Markets give local producers a place to sell what they grow. Photo: Kay Whatley
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NC Ag Workshop for Farmers Market Managers is Mar. 8

February 9, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) will host a workshop for farmers market managers. Titled “A Successful Season 2018 – Growing Your Farmers Market,” the event is an excellent way for market […]

Dig In! 2018 flyer
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Registration Open for Dig In! as Gardening/Health Event Returns Mar. 10

February 7, 2018 Kay Whatley

Early Bird Registration Open for the annual Dig In! to Healthy Communities event by Advocates for Health in Action (AHA) and partner Marbles Kids Museum. Dig In! is scheduled for March 10, 2018, 8:15am-1:30pm, at Marbles, 201 E Hargett […]

Source: Hemp Inc University, Spring Hope NC
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NC Industrial Hemp Economics Workshop is Dec. 2

November 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Hemp Money event, presented by Hemp Inc. University, is holding a one-day workshop to educate on NC’s Young Industrial Hemp Industry. “The Hemp Money Event – Economics, Lessons and Planning for 2018″ is scheduled for […]

Rain Barrel workshop photo 2016. Source: We Plant It Forward.
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We Plant It Forward Offering Rain Barrel Workshops Aug. 8

August 3, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Maggie Bailey, We Plant it Forward Make a rain barrel. Conserve water. Come to the next We Plant It Forward rain barrel workshop. On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, the first workshop begins at 5:30pm, with a […]

Writers Retreat Location is Rolling View Community Building. Photo Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC.
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New Fall Date for FCAC Writers Guild Writers Retreat

June 12, 2017 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) Writers Guild is happy to announce their Writer’s Retreat has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9am until 5pm, at Rolling […]

Source: NC Small Business Center Network/Community Colleges.
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Free Small Business Seminars at NashCC in May 2017

May 8, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Jo Anne Cooper, Nashville Chamber of Commerce A reminder that Nash Community College (NashCC) offers free Small Business Seminars throughout the year, with several coming up this Spring. The seminars listed below are held at the community […]

A Matter of Balance workshop. Source: Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging, Region L, North Carolina.
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NC Area Agency on Aging Offers Balance Workshops

September 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE Oct. 13, 2016 WORKSHOP POSTPONED: The “A Matter of Balance” workshop described below has been postponed due to effects from Hurricane Matthew. Contact the Area Agency on Aging for future dates.**   Many older […]

Source: Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging, Region L, North Carolina.
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Senior Health Programs Scheduled in Eastern NC

September 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Upper Coastal Plains Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging is holding several workshops designed to assist older citizens with health maintenance. These upcoming workshops may have limited class size. Register early to avoid missing […]

Poetry workshop held in August brought local writers together. Source: Jackie Dove-Miller, Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklinton NC Poetry Workshop a Success

September 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Jackie Dove-Miller, FCAC Franklin County Arts Council’s Diversity Team held a poetry workshop the morning of August 27, 2016, titled “Finding the Words-Making Them Work,” designed to covered preparing for spoken word performances and poetry slams. Despite […]

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Pottery Workshop Offered in Franklinton NC

June 18, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Assistant Coordinator Leslie Martin will teach a two-part Hand Building Pottery Workshop at her studio and Franklin County Arts Council Center, 22 S Main Street, Franklinton NC on two Saturdays: August […]

Priscilla Shirer Simulcast is April 23, 2016, presented by LifeWay. Source: www.lifeway.com.
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Wendell Women’s Ministry Hosting Workshop

April 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by the Women’s Ministry The Wendell Baptist Church Women’s Ministry is hosting a workshop featuring a Simulcast with speaker, author, and and actress Priscilla Shirer. This live Bible-teaching event is a full day with activities and […]

Source: Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments
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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

February 20, 2016 Kay Whatley

Workshop Held Wednesday Afternoons in Rocky Mount NC Released by Released by Lakendra Dixon, BSW UCPCOG – Area Agency on Aging Are you age 60 and better with an ongoing health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high […]

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Aerial view of the Ten Commandments on Burger Mountain. Source: Fields of the Wood, Murphy NC, cogop.org/fow.
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The Strange-ness: Mountainside Ten Commandments

July 7, 2016

Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the town of Murphy NC. The mountains near Murphy are home to a 200-acre Bible-themed park and its giant Ten Commandments representation. Visitors are invited to walk up Burger Mountain past five-foot letters […]

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The Strange-ness: Ice Cream and Banking Together

September 15, 2012

A bit of odd news from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A local ice cream shop has started a bank, of sorts, that provide ice cream interest without the usual banking fees. Oh Yeah! Ice Cream And Coffee […]

Tahka hand warmer in use with SmartPhone. Source: Mina Mais, KickStarter
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The Strange-ness: Redesigned Hand Warmer is Muff for SmartPhone Users

January 5, 2018

By Kay Whatley, Editor Photographs of a SmartPhone-protective hand warmer continues to be shared on social media years after its KickStarter campaign ended. Although the product was not funded, it’s unique look continues to draw […]

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