Edgecombe Events should be submitted by noon the day before publication. Items eligible include notices of local meetings and activities of non-profit organizations, clubs, schools and civic groups in the community. Information should be brief and typewritten, neatly printed or via e-mail. Questions? Call Shannon Keith at 823-3106 or e-mail: skeith@dailysoutherner.com. Leave a daytime contact phone number.



TODAY

Gift Bingo

The Happy Seniors Club will sponsor gift bingo on first and third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the E.L. Roberson Center in Tarboro.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibily is a weight-loss support group that meets every Thursday at the Fellowship Hall of the Tarboro Church of God. Weigh-ins are from 5:30-6 p.m. and meetings are from 6- 6:30 p.m.

G.W. Carver Alumni

The George Washington Carver Alumni Association will meet from July 2-5. Registration is from 3-6 p.m. on July 2 at the Comfort Inn at 200 Gateway Blvd. in Rocky Mount. Call 823-0658 for more information of for a schedule of events.

Guided Meditation

Guided Meditation for Health and Relaxation: Thursdays at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro at 6:30 p.m. Free or donations appreciated. For info, call 824-8301.

JULY 3

Landfill Closing

The Edgecombe County Landfill will be closed in observance of the July Fourth Holiday. All recycling centers will be open.

Class Reunion

The W.A. Pattillo High School Class of 1969 is planning its 40th reunion for July 3. We need addresses and phone numbers. Please call Ann at 823-5703 to be sure you are included in the mailing list.

Pattillo Alumni Reunion

The W. A. Pattillo H. S. Alumni will host their annual reunion events beginning July 3. There will be a Meet and greet on July 3, a Scholarship Dance on July 4 and a Fellowship Service on 5. Contact Iris Williams at 823-8656 or Brenda Whitehead at 823-7658 for additional information.

JULY 3

Hatha Yoga for Stress

Fridays at 6:30 p.m. by The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro. $7 fee for class. For more information call 824-8301.

JULY 7

Kiwanis Meeting

The Tarboro Kiwanis Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Heritage Hospital for its scheduled business meeting.

JULY 8

Golden K Meeting

The Tarboro Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the E. L. Roberson Center in Tarboro for its monthly business meeting.

JULY 9

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibily is a weight-loss support group that meets every Thursday at the Fellowship Hall of the Tarboro Church of God. Weigh-ins are from 5:30-6 p.m. and meetings are from 6- 6:30 p.m

JULY 10

3 on 3 Basketball

The M.A. Ray Center will have a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for ages 13-15 and 16 and up every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. starting July 10. To register or for more information call 641-4215. Residents outside Edgecombe County must pay a $25 fee.

JULY 14

Kiwanis Meeting

The Tarboro Kiwanis Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Heritage Hospital. Guest speaker will be Carol Long, volunteer coordinator for Hospice and VOICE.

JULY 16

Nutrition Education

The E.L. Roberson Center will be hosting an Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program at 2 p.m. Program is free to the public and gifts will be provided for lessons attended. For more information call Regina Moseley at 641-7821.

Bosom Buddies

The Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Pittman Room of Heritage Hospital. Call 823-8277, 641-6835 or 823-5546 for more information.

Gift Bingo

The Happy Seniors Club will sponsor gift bingo on first and third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the E.L. Roberson Center in Tarboro.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibily is a weight-loss support group that meets every Thursday at the Fellowship Hall of the Tarboro Church of God. Weigh-ins are from 5:30-6 p.m. and meetings are from 6- 6:30 p.m

JULY 17

Hatha Yoga for Stress

Fridays at 6:30 p.m. by The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro. $7 fee for class. For more information call 824-8301.

JULY 19

Guided Meditation

Guided Meditation for Health and Relaxation: Thursdays at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro at 6:30 p.m. Free or donations appreciated. For info, call 824-8301.

JULY 21

PFLAG Meeting

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets at 7 p.m. For meeting information, e-mail pflagrm@aol.com, visit www.pflag.org or call 443-0345.

"Coffee and Conversation"

The Rocky Mount Academy will be hosting an after-dinner "coffee and conversation" at the Main Street Inn in Tarboro at 7:15 p.m. Tarboro residents can get a better idea of what RMA and other independent schools offers. No reservation required to attend. For more information on RMA, go to www.rmacademy.com.

JULY 23

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibily is a weight-loss support group that meets every Thursday at the Fellowship Hall of the Tarboro Church of God. Weigh-ins are from 5:30-6 p.m. and meetings are from 6- 6:30 p.m

JULY 30

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibily is a weight-loss support group that meets every Thursday at the Fellowship Hall of the Tarboro Church of God. Weigh-ins are from 5:30-6 p.m. and meetings are from 6- 6:30 p.m

JULY 31

THS Class Reunion

The Tarboro High School Class of 1989 will hold its 20-Year Class Reunion from July 31 to Aug. 1. Contact Amanda Purvis Morris at 904-3851 or Susan Cannon Hoke at 314-8868 for more information or visit www.classreport.org to register.

AUG. 3

Home Buyer Education

Financial management, the home buying process and homeowner responsibilities will be included in these classes, which will be conducted by Cooperative Extension on consecutive Monday evenings in August, beginning on Aug. 3. Call 641-7821 to sign up by July 28th.

AUG. 8

Tyson Reunion

The descendants of John Henry Tyson Sr. will hold a family reunion from 10a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sunset Park, in Tarboro.

SEPT. 11

NEHS Reunion

The North Edgecombe High School Alumni Association will hold its first annual reunion from Sept. 11-13. For more information call 314-8447 or 314-3766.

SEPT. 25

THS Reunion

The Tarboro High School Class of 79 will have its 30-year reunion from Sept. 25-27. For more information contact class committee members or log on to the THS Class of 79 Facebook page.



COMMUNITY NOTES

Angel Food

The Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church is now a host site for the Angel Food Ministry Program. This outreach program offers a box of different menu items each month at a cost of $30. To place an order, call the church at 823-5117 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com

Hunting Club

The New Hope Still Hunting Club is accepting new members who can hunt freely on 2,500 acres of Edgecombe and Pitt County land. Yearly dues are $460, and there are seven different farms for in-season hunting, including deer, squirrel, turkey and even bear in Pitt County. Contact Bruce Edwards, the club's president, at 567-8557 to sign up.

Pet Food Bank

The SPCA Alliance of NC has a pet food bank for anyone who needs help taking care of their pets. To pick up or donate food call 883-6818.

Adopt-A-Room

My Sister’s House is in need of renovations. There are five bedrooms, a kitchen, a foyer, living room and two bathrooms, all needing a “facelift.” For more information call 462-0366.

Weeders

The Weeders will meet every Wednesday at 9 a.m., weather permitting, at the Blount Bridgers Garden. The club is open to anyone who enjoys plants, flowers and just being outside. Call Candis Owens at 823-5770 for more information.

Free Counseling

The Rocky Mount Edgecombe Community Development Corp. Housing Counseling Center offers free Foreclosure Prevention Counseling. Contact a housing counselor to assist you at 442-8553 or 442-5178 to schedule an appointment.

Seeking Readers

Down East Radio Reading Service, a non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers to read information from newspapers over the air to those in Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson counties who cannot read printed material due to vision or physical impairment. Call 443-7551 for more information.

Guided Meditation

Guided Meditation for Health and Relaxation: Thursdays at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro at 6:30 p.m. Free or donations appreciated. For info, call 824-8301.

Hatha Yoga for Stress

Fridays at 6:30 p.m. by The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro. $7 fee for class. For more information call 824-8301.

Qi Gong

Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro. Free or donations appreciated. For info, call 824-8301.

Motown Aerobics

Aerobics to Motown Sounds on Tuesdays at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro at 7 p.m. Free or donations appreciated. For information call 824-8301.

Weight-Loss Clinic

A sensible approach using nutrition principles for good health, exercise and stress relief techniques. Tuesday evenings at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro at 6 p.m. or Saturdays at 9 a.m. $35 per month. Portion of the proceeds go to the center for operations.

Home school

A new support group has formed in Edgecombe County called SWISH (Spreading our Wings In Successful Home Schooling). Contact Renee Howell at 823-4877 or Teresa Denton at 827-5799.

TEACH

Discover the excitement of home school. It’s easier than you think. Call TEACH support group with questions, Jill Dupree at 823-5633 or Jeana West at 641-0003.