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

Weeds and Peanut Meeting

The Edgecombe Extension Center will host a resistant weed management update for cotton and grains from 10:30 a.m. until noon and a peanut production meeting from noon until 2:30 p.m. to provide the latest research on peanut production practices and disease management. The meeting will be at the East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center. Call 641-7185 for reservations.

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.

SPCA Meeting

The SPCA Alliance will meet at 6:45 p.m. in the conferenve room of the Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Anyone interested is welcone to attend.

FEB. 16

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

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.

AARP Meeting

The AARP Chapte 3812 will meet at 1:30 p.m. at E. L. Roberson Center in Tarboro. New members are welcome. For additional information call 823-1274.

Pancake Supper

The Temperance Hall Ruritan Club will hold a Pancake and Sausage Supper from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 each.

Black History Presentation

A PowerPoint presentation “Outstanding Tarboro African American Personalities,” will be held from 6–8:30 p.m. in the Pender Room of the Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Presentation produced and directed by Tarboro Historian C. Rudolph Knight. Attendees are asked to bring past photographs of individuals, events and buildings to be scanned so that a digital copy can be archived in the Library’s Local History Collection. The event is and open to the public. Call 823-1141 for more information.

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. 17

Substitute Teacher Seminar

A Substitute Teacher Seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Edgecombe County Administrative Building in Tarboro. All substitute teachers who have not attended a seminar before must attend.

Golden K Kiwanis

The Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the E..L. Roberson Center in tarboro. Attorney Susan O'Malley will be the guest speaker.

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.

Relay For Life

The Edgecombe County Relay For Life will hold a Survivor Social at 7 p.m. at Edgecombe Community College. Will be celebrating more birthdays with cake, ice cream and games. For more information call 823-5546.

FEB. 19

Pancake Supper

The Conetoe Methodist Church will have a Pancake Supper from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Conetoe Ruritan Building. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under.

Pancake Supper

The St. Lewis Ruritan Club will have a Pancake and Sausage Supper from 5-7 p.m. Eat in or take out. Call 827-2354 for more information.

Youth Dance

The TAG program in conjunction with the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Tarboro Police Department is sponsoring a 12 year old and under dance from 6-8:30 p.m. at the M.A. Ray Center. The dance is for ages 8-12. The D.J. for the night will be DJ Billy Bronco. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. For more information call the M. A. Ray Center at 641-4215 or Warren Mitchell at 641-4277.

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 Edgecombe County Administration Building Auditorium. Call 641-7815 for more information and to reserve seating.

Teen Dance

The TAG program in conjunction with the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department and the Tarboro Police Department is sponsoring a Teen Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight at the M.A. Ray Center. The dance is for ages 13-18. The DJ for the night will be DJ Billy Bronco. Admission is free. For more information call the M. A. Ray Center at 641-4215 or Warren Mitchell at 641-4277.

FEB. 22

Read-In

An African American Read-In will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Pender Room of the Edgecombe County Memorial Library. The public is invited to bring favorite book written by an African American author and be prepared to read a brief excerpt to the group. The event is and open to the public. Call 823-1141 for more information.

AWS Welding Certification

An AWS Welding Certification class begins Feb. 22 and ends May 19 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $175, free for 65 or older. Instructor is Bobby Perkins. Students must preregister to guarantee space in the class. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 265 or 220.

Real Estate Class

A Broker Provisional Prelicense class begins Feb. 22 on the Rocky Mount campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9:30 p.m. Class ends May 17. Instructor is Rick Eason. Fee is $175. Preregistration is recommended. For more information call 446-0436 ext. 357.

FEB. 23

Museum Meeting

The Friends of the Edgecombe County Veteran's Museum will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Veteran's Museum Conference Room. For information call 823-0891.

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. 25

Heart Truth Luncheon

Heritage Hospital will hold the Women's Heart Truth Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Tarboro. Cardiologist Dr. Noel Peterson will be the guest speaker. Seating is limited. Call 1-800-472-8500 to register.

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.

NC A&T; Alumni

The Rocky Mount/Tarboro Chapter of the NC A&T; State University Alumni Association will be having its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the OIC Child Development Center in Rocky Mount.

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.

FEB. 28

THS Reunion

The THS Class of 1970 is looking for any classmates that would like to help with the planning of our 40th class reunion. Meeting will be at 2204 Robin Drive at 2 p.m. on Feb. 28. For more information contact Brenda Ward at 641-6835 or Connie Coker at 450-9498.

MARCH 1

Swim Lessons

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

MARCH 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.

MARCH 4

Lifeguard Training

The Harrison Family YMCA will begin a Lifeguard Training Class on March 4. Strong swimming skills are required. For more information call 972-9622.

MARCH 5

Cemetery Preservation

A weekend class on Cemetery Preservation meets on March 5 and 6 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Friday class meets from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday class meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor is Monika Fleming. Cost is $65. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 241.

MARCH 6

Junior Miss

The Tarboro-Edgecombe's Junior Miss program will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Keihen Auditorium. Reserved seats are on sale now for $25 and can be purchased at Brewer's Jewelry. General admission tickets will go on sale Feb. 14th and can be purchased at Brewer's Jewelry, All About Flowers or any of the contestants.

Blacksmith Class

A weekend Blacksmith and Iron Works class meets from March 6-7 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee is $65. Instructor is Randy Hodges. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 241.

MARCH 7

Ceramic Tile

A one-day class on Ceramic Tile will meet on March 7 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor is Susan Modlin. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 241.

MARCH 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.

MARCH 10

Historic Building Analysis

A class on Historic Building Analysis begins on March 10 and ends May 5 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. Instructor is Larry Waldrop. Fee is $120. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 241.

MARCH 12

ECC Acting Class

A three-weekend Acting 2 class begins on March 12 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Fridays from 6-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instructor is Roberta Cashwell. Cost is $65. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 265.

MARCH 13

Historic Window Repair

A two-weekend course on Historic Window Repair meets on March 13-14 and March 20-21 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor is David Hoggard. Fee is $120.

MARCH 16

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.

MARCH. 18

Boy Scouts Dinner

The Edgecombe County Boy Scouts will hold a Recognition Dinner honoring the Golden K Kiwanis Club of Tarboro at 6 p.m. at Stack’s in Tarboro. Social will begin at 6 p.m., dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person and $100 per couple and are avaliable at the Tarboro edgecombe Chamber of Commerce in Tarboro. Call 955-9213 for more information.

MARCH. 19

Pancake Supper

The Conetoe Methodist Church will have a Pancake Supper from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Conetoe Ruritan Building. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under.

MARCH 27

Blacksmith Class

A weekend Blacksmith and Iron Works class meets on March 27-28 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee is $65. Instructor is Randy Hodges. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 241.

Researching Historic Property

A one-day Researching Historic Property class will meet on March 27 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Instructor is Monika Fleming. Fee is $65. For more information call 823-5166 ext. 241.



COMMUNITY NOTES

Washington DC Trip

The E.L. Roberson Center will be hosting a trip to Washington D.C. The price is $361 per double occupancy. For more information call 641-4263.

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.