TARBORO — 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? 823-3106 or e-mail: events@dailysoutherner.com. Leave  a daytime contact phone number.  



SEPT 17

ECC

A Nurse Aide I class begins on the Rocky Mt. campus of ECC. Class ends ec. 19th.  Class meets 8am-1pm Mon-Wed. Prerequistie:  Career Readiness Certificate. Cost is $183.50. Call 446-0436,  ext. 397.



Town of Conetoe

Community Watch Meeting for Block  Captains and residents at 7pm.



SEPT 18

Progressive Democrats Club

Meeting  at 7pm at our District #11 Headquarters. A representative from each pricinct will share updates on their “Getting out the Vote” (GOTV) and Voters Registration Education activities. All members are urged to attend and bring your neighbors and some friends.



ECC - CPR

CPR for the general public meets on the Tarboro campus of ECC from 8am-5pm. Fee is $65. Call 823-5166, ext. 175.



Pinetops American Legion Post 316

Will hold  its monthly  meeting  at 6:30pm at the Pinetops Lion’s Club Bldg. For additional information contact Commander Ellis Cullifer, 252-883-4856.



Mum Sale

Telco/Ronald McDonald House Mum Sale at McDonald’s in Tarboro. Mums  cost $15. Proceeds Support Ronald McDonald house of Eastern NC. Pre Orders available now at Telco Credit Union. 252-823-0119.



Kiwanis Club

Meeting at 6pm at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in the Training Rm., meal included. Speaker will be Ronnie Davis, former Deputy Sheriff.



SEPT 19

Tarboro Women’s Club

Will meet at 12:00 noon at the Albemarle for our 60th Birthday. the speaker will be Aaron Sarrett Raleigh. The topic will be Film Industry in NC and its impact on NC. RSVP needs to be made by Friday, Sept. 14th. Contact Donna Dew at 883-3515 or by eamil at donnadew@realtor.com.



ECC

A six-day Medication Aide class begins on the Tarboro campus of ECC. Class meets 5:30-9:30pm Mon & Wed. Prerequisite:  Career Readiness Certificate. Cost is $65. Call 446-0436, ext.  397.



Reading’s  Alive!

Book Club

Will  meet  in the Pender Room at  the Library at 10:30am. The book “Forever Young:  My Friendship with John F.  Kennedy, Jr.” by William Sylvester Noonan will be discussed.



Golden Kiwanis

Will hold the Annual Cookout at 6pm at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church, 3204 Western Blvd. No meeting in the morning.



Matter of Balance

The E.L. Roberson Center will be hosting a Matter of  Balance Class once a week for 8 weeks from Sept. 19-Nov. 21, Wednesday’s from 1:30-3:30pm. FREE Class, the only requirement is that you are 60 or older. For more information or to register call 641-4263.



SEPT 20

Juvenile Crime Prevention

The Edgecombe and Nash Counties Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month. time is 2pm at the East Carolina Ag & Education Center in Rocky Mt.  The public is invited to attend.



Happy Senior Citizens Club

Will  be sponsoring gift  bingo on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-9pm at the E.L. Roberson Center.



Tar River Tea Party

Will hold an organizational meeting at 6:30pm at Mama’s Pizza, 1340 Benvenue Rd. in Rocky Mt. For more information call 823-2404.



SEPT 22

Annual White Breakfast

The Eastern NC Chapter  Bennett College for Women National Alumnae Association at Darden Alumni Center, Wilson, NC at 9:30am. tickets $25, Call Alive Schenall at 252-641-1705.



JAKES Event

The Tar River Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host its 11th annual JAKES Event  at Rose Hill Farm on Hwy. 58 North, Nashville, NC. 9am to 1pm. Open to the public. Rock Climbing, wild life exhibits, BB competition, rope swing, etc. Please contact Jim Vickers at 813-4253 with questions.

Find Your Forever Friend

MORATOC Animal Rescue will be at the Tarboro Wal-Mart from 10am-3pm. Please come out and find your “Forever Friend”.



SEPT 23

Edge. Community

Chorus

Rehearsal at  St. James United Methodist Church at 7pm. $10 membership fee. Concert at ECC Oct. 21st.



SEPT 24

Edge. Community

Chorus

Rehearsal at  St. James United Methodist Church at 7pm. $10 membership fee. Concert at ECC Oct. 21st.

Free Prostate Cancer

Awareness for Men & Women

Dr. Thomas L. Walker, local author, pastor, and prostate cancer survivor will give a special presentation at ECC-Fleming Bldg., Rm. 152 at 6pm. “Brother to Brother” event. Dr. Caroline ryan, urologist, and prostate cancer expert will give the introductory address. For more information contact Scott Phillips at 252-641-8313.



Baby Safety Seminar

Beginning at 5:30pm in the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Classroom. We will share important information on baby safety, nutrition for babies and breasfeeding moms, childseat safety, the safest way to lay your baby in the crib, dealing with persistant crying and much more. Dinner will be provided. Call 1-800-472-8500 to register for this FREE event.



Tar River Players

Will be holding auditions for the 2012 Holiday production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol on Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 24th and 25th at 7pm. Over 40 roles for different ages. Performance dates are Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9th. Audition will be held in McIntyre Auditorium, ECC, Tarboro campus. For more information call 252-823-5166, ext. 218.



SEPT 25

Progressive Democrats Club

Meeting  at 7pm at our District #11 Headquarters. A representative from each pricinct will share updates on their “Getting out the Vote” (GOTV) and Voters Registration Education activities. All members are urged to attend and bring your neighbors and some friends.

SEPT 26

Golden Kiwanis

Meets at the E.L. Roberson Center at 9:45am. The speaker this week is Myra McCall who will speak about VOICE. Which stands for Volunteers Offering Independent Care For Elderly.



SEPT 27

Mum Sale

To Benefit the Blount Bridgers Gardens. Colors Available:  Red, Yellow, White, Bronze, purple, and white daisy. Pick up between 10am-6pm, at the home of Candace Owens, 104 W. Park Ave. $12 each. Call 823-5770 or email cbowens100@yahoo.com to book your order.