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

Intro Spanish Class

A six-week Introduction to Spanish class begins Jan. 25 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $65, free for 65 or older. To register call 823-5166 ext. 164 or 265.

SWE Athletic Council

The Southwest Edgecombe Athletic Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Media Center.

JAN. 26

Small Engine Repairs

A 13-week Small Engine Repair class begins on Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Instructor is Timothy Williams. Tuition is $20. Call 823-5166, ext. 265 or ext. 220.

Tax Services

Free income tax services will be available every Tuesday from Jan. 26 to April 28 at the E.L. Roberson Center in Tarboro. Services will be provided from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kiwanis Meeting

Dr Kristi Snuggs, vice president of Instruction at Edgecombe Community College, will present the program for the Tarboro Kiwanis Club at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Hospital Classroom. Snuggs will present an overview of the record enrollment at ECC.

Financial Aid Workshop

A workshop for high school seniors and parents to present information on college financial aid will be held at 7 p.m. at the Tarboro High School Media Center. Rosemary Stelma, financial aid specialist with College Foundation Inc., will be the presenter. Call 823-4284 for more information.

JAN. 28

Crime Prevention Council

The Edgecombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council will meet at 2 p.m. in the Edgecombe County Administration Building Auditorium. The public is invited.

NAACP Meeting

The Edgecombe County NAACP will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Pender Room of the Edgecombe County Memorial Library. The public is invited.

JAN. 30

Blacksmith Class

A historic preservation class on blacksmith and iron works will meet Jan. 30-31 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor is Randy Hodges, owner of Manteo Blacksmith. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 241.

Hypertension Workshop

The Quigless Natural Health Care Center of Tarboro will hold a Hypertension Workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edgecombe County Administration Building in Tarboro. For more information call 824-8301.

Relay For Life

A Relay For Life Purple Bow Making class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Tarboro. Lunch will be available.

FEB. 1

Flag Raising

There will be a flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at the Tarboro Town Common honoring Louis A. Best Sr. The public is invited.

Swim Lessons

The Harrison Family YMCA will begin a session of youth and adult swim lessons for all skill levels on Feb. 1. For more information call 972-9622.

FEB. 2

Tax Services

Free income tax services will be available every Tuesday from Jan. 26 to April 28 at the E.L. Roberson Center in Tarboro. Services will be provided from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spanish Class

A six-week Workplace Spanish for Customer Service class begins Feb. 2 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $65, free for 65 or older. Call 823-5166 ext. 265 or 164.

FEB. 4

Garden Club

The Edgecombe Garden Club will meet at Stack’s restaurant at noon for a luncheon meeting. Call Ann Perry at 823-3573 for reservations.

FEB. 4

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.

FEB. 6

Energy Class

A one-day class on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings will meet on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Instructor is Reid Thomas from N.C. State Historic Preservation Office. Cost is $65. Call 823-5166 ext. 241.

FEB. 8

AWS Welding Certification

An AWS Welding Certification class begins on Feb. 8 and ends May 5 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $175, free for 65 or older. Instructor is Bobby Perkins. Must preregister to guarantee space in the class. Call 823-5166 ext. 265 or 220.

FEB. 9

Tax Services

Free income tax services will be available every Tuesday from Jan. 26 to April 28 at the E.L. Roberson Center in Tarboro. Services will be provided from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FEB. 14

Valentine's Concert

The Edgecombe Veterans Museum will celebrate Tarboro’s Birthday with a

Valentine's Concert by the Sounds of Gold at the McIntyre Auditorium on the

campus of the Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Blount-Bridges House, the Tarboro Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce, Rusty’s Fine Gifts, the Edgecombe County Veterans Museum and at the door on day of concert.

FEB. 15

Relay for Life

A Relay For Life Team Captain's meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Edgecombe Community College. All new teams are welcomed. For more information call 823-2525.

FEB. 16

Kiwanis Meeting

Rick Mann will present the program for the Tarboro Kiwanis Club at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Hospital Classroom. Mann will have a presentation on identity theft.

Beekeeper Meeting

The Coastal Plains Beekeepers will meet from 7-9 p.m. at the Edgecombe County Extension Center in the Food and Consumer Science Lab. Enter at the rear corner of the Edgecombe County Administration Building. Bring a covered dish for the meal at 7 p.m., followed by the evening presentation, "Getting your bees ready for Spring." Guests are welcomed. For more information call the Cooperative Extension Office at 641-7815.

FEB. 18

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.

FEB. 20

Timber Framing Class

A two-weekend course on Timber Framing will meet Feb. 20-21 AND Feb. 27-28 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor is Kevin Wilson, owner of TimberFab in Tarboro. Fee is $120, required text is $30. Call 823-5166 ext. 241.

Muscadine Grapes Workshop

The Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension will host a Muscadine Grapes Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon for anyone interested in learning more about the culture and care of Muscadine grapes. Extension Associate Connie Fisk will give a presentation followed by a hands-on pruning demonstration. Cost is $2 per person. Workshop will be held in the County Administration Building Auditorium. Call 641-7815 for more information and to reserve seating.

FEB. 25

Chamber of Commerce

The Tarboro Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro. Tickets are $10 in advance at the Chamber’s office at 509 Trade St. in Tarboro. Call 823-7241 for more information.

FEB. 27

Garden Workshop

The Edgecombe County Cooperative Extension will host a Garden Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon for anyone interested in improving their garden harvest. Dr. Keith Baldwin, horticultural specialist for N.C. A&T; State, will discuss sequential planting and handling and storage of produce post harvest. Workshop will be held at the East Carolina Agriculture Education Center on Kingsboro Road. Call 641-7815 for more information and to reserve seating.



COMMUNITY NOTES

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Wish Granting Volunteers are needed for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina. Wish Granters visit the family and help determine the wish of the child while explaining wish procedures and using their creative side to make the wish truly magical. Wish Granters see first-hand the impact a wish can make on a child with a life-threatening medical condition. For more information contact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or lbrinkerhoff@eastncwish.org.

Championship Apparel

Tarboro High School 2-A Football Championship apparel on sale now. Hooded sweatshirts are $22, sweatshirts are $17, long sleeve tees are $15 and short sleeve tees are $12. Supplies are limited. Contact THS at 823-4284.

Caregivers Support Group

The Family Caregivers Support Group meets once a month at 2 p.m. on second Tuesday in room 260 of the County Administration Building, 201 Saint Andrew St.

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

Conetoe Reunion

We are trying to locate all of the members of the 1971 Conetoe High School Junior class, who would have graduated from Conetoe in 1972 had the school not closed down. We are trying to plan a class reunion. If you were a member of this class please contact either of the following persons: Linda Joyner at 314-7500, Denise White Harrison Johnson at 266-7779, Daisy Ellison Staton at 469-3410, Ola Dancy Arrington at 883-3756 or Barbara Hill Roberts at 823-6485.

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.

Weeders

The Weeders 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.

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.

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 president, at 567-8557 to sign up.

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.