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

Auditions

The Tar River Players announce auditions for "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling. Six women, various ages from 18 -75. Auditions will be held March 8-9 at 7 p.m. at McIntyre Auditorium of Edgecombe Community College. Auditioners will read from the script. Scripts will be provided. Performance dates will be April 23 to May 2. For more information contact Roberta Cashwell 641-1717.

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.

Relay for Life

The Edgecombe County Relay for Life will hold a soup and sandwich luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Friendship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Tarboro. Cost is $5 per person and includes soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage.

NARFE Meeting

The NARFE Chapter 0781 will meet at 12:30 p.m. at Gardner's restaurant in Rocky Mount. For more information call 442-2928.

Kiwanis Meeting

Baptist Youth Minister Brooks Wadsworth will present the program at the Tarboro Kiwanis Club meeting at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Hospital Classroom. Wadsworth will speak about his recent experiences in Haiti with a rescue team.

Forestry Banquet

The Edgecombe Cooperative Extension will host the annual Forestry Banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the East Carolina Agriculture and Education Center.

MARCH 10

Golden K Meeting

The Tarboro Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the E.L. roberson Center in Tarboro. Guest Speaker will be David Emmerling, executive of the Pamlico Tar River Foundation.

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.

Real Estate Class

A one-day real estate class on Income Capitalization A will be held on the Rocky Mount campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $65, free for 65 or older. Registration is from 9-9:30 a.m. For more information call 446-0436 ext. 357.

MARCH 11

Video Night

The Edgecombe County Veterans Museum will have video night at 7 p.m. Chris Larson of Rocky Mount will give a first-hand account of his family’s experiences before and after the surrender of the Philippine Islands during World War II. He and his family were in a Japanese prisoner of war camp for four years. There is no charge. Non-members are welcome.

Tax Aid

Members of the AARP Tax-Aide Program will be at the Edgecombe County Memorial Library by appointment to prepare and file individual tax returns. To schedule an appointment, call 823-1141.

Bosom Buddies

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

Book Talk

The Perry-Weston Institute will sponsor a book signing and reception at 7 p.m. at the Princeville Museum and Welcome Center. Event will feature the book “A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot,” by LaRue Sikes Umfleet. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For more information call 823-0275.

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.

Happening on the Common

The annual Happening on the Common will be held on May 15. Applications now available for craft vendors. For more information call 823-4159.

4-H Camp Announcement

The Edgecombe County 4-H program is seeking registration for youth that are currently 9-14 years to attend Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp from July 4-9. For more information call 641-7827. Space is limited.

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.

Crafty Saturday

Crafty Saturday will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (floating) at 82 Wildwood Drive in Tarboro. Tips and techniques on how to create various papercrafting projects like card-making, scrapbooking and other hand-made crafts. Please bring adhesives and scissors (and a project and snack). RSVP at 641-0857.

MARCH 15

Spanish Class

A six-week Introduction to Spanish class begins March 15 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Fee is $65, free for 65 or older. To register call 823-5166 ext. 164 or 265 or email ortegam@edgecombe.edu.

Relay for Life

The Edgecombe County Relay for Life will hold a Team Captains meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Edgecombe Community College. For more information call 823-2525.

Angel Food Ministry

The March menus for the Angel Food Ministry Program are now available at the Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church. Deadline to place orders will be March 15. Delivery date is March 20 from 9-10 a.m. To place an order, call the church at 823-5117 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com.

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.

AARP Meeting

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

Kiwanis Meeting

Executive Director for the United Way Tar River Region Ginny Mohrbutter will present the program at the Tarboro Kiwanis Club meeting at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Hospital Classroom.

PFLAG Meeting

PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will meet at 6 p.m. For more meeting information call 443-0345, e-mail pflagrm@aol.com, or visit www.pflag.org.

Cancer Seminar

A Colorectal Cancer Awareness Seminar will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Main Street Inn in Tarboro. Seminar is sponsored by Heritage Hospital. Speaker will be Dr. Mark Petruzziello. To register call 1-800-472-8500.

ECC Spanish Class

A six-week Workplace Spanish for Customer Service class begins March 16 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Fee is $65, free for 65 or older. To register, call 823-5166 ext. 265 or 164 or email proctorm@edgecombe.edu.

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 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person and $100 per couple and are available at the Tarboro Edgecombe Chamber of Commerce in Tarboro. Call 955-9213 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.

MARCH. 19

Brunswick Stew Sale

The Bosom Buddies and Mildred Missionary Baptist Church Relay For Life teams will be selling Brunswick Stew (cooked by Billy Trevathan) in front of the Tarboro Piggly Wiggly beginning at 11 a.m. Cost is $6 per quart. For more information or to pre-order contact Brenda Ward (Bosom Buddies) at 641-6835 or John Jackson (Mildred Baptist) at 883-3482.

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. Dance is for ages 8-12. The D.J. 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.

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.

Happening on the Common

The annual Happening on the Common will be held on May 15. Applications now available for Craft Venders. For more information call 823-4159.

MARCH 20

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. Dance is for ages 13-18. The D.J. 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.

MARCH 23

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.

Friends of the Museum

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

MARCH 25

Tax Aid

Members of the AARP Tax-Aide Program will be at the Edgecombe County Memorial Library by appointment to prepare and file individual tax returns. To schedule an appointment, call 823-1141.

Hunting Heritage Banquet

The Tar River Chapter of The National Wild Turkey Federation will host the 23rd annual Hunting Heritage Banquet in the Brown Auditorium at Nash Community College. Doors open at 6 p.m. dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling Jim Vickers at 813-4253.

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 OIC Child Development Center in Rocky Mount. All supporters of North Carolina A&T; State University are invited.

MARCH 26

Spring Fashion Show

The Fountains at The Albemarle’s Spring Fashion Show will be held at 11:30 a.m. at The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro. A ladies luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by the show at 1:30 p.m., featuring ladies clothing from the new spring line by Talbot’s. Attendance is free. For more information or to make reservations call 823-2799.

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.

Empowerment Tea

The St. Mary’s Rainbow Empowerment Tea will be held at 3 p.m. at the Calvary Memorial Hall in Tarboro. Tickets are $10 each. For more information call 544-2835.

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.

Relay for Life

The Edgecombe County Relay for Life will be selling purple bows in support of Relay for Life's 'Paint the Town/County Purple." Cost of bows will be $5. For more information call 823-8277.

MARCH 30

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.

APRIL 1

Tax Aid

Members of the AARP Tax-Aide Program will be at the Edgecombe County Memorial Library by appointment to prepare and file individual tax returns. To schedule an appointment, call 823-1141.

Optimist Golf Tournament

The Tarboro Optimist Club Annual Golf Tournament will be held at 9 a.m. at the Maccripine Country Club. Rain date will be April 8. For more information call Bobby Knox at 904-1703.

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.

APRIL 6

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.

APRIL 13

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.

APRIL 15

Tax Aid

Members of the AARP Tax-Aide Program will be at the Edgecombe County Memorial Library by appointment to prepare and file individual tax returns. To schedule an appointment, call 823-1141.

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.

APRIL 20

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.

4-H Camp Announcement

The Edgecombe County 4-H program is seeking registration for youth that are currently 9-14 years to attend Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp from July 4-9. For more information call 641-7827. Space is limited.

APRIL 24

SWE Cougar Extravaganza

The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougar Extravaganza will be held at 6 p.m. at the West Edgecombe Ruritan Club. Tickets are $100, which includes a steak dinner for two and chance to win $10,000. Call Sandra Langley at 827-5016 ext. 7130 for more information.

APRIL 27

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.

MAY 15

Happening on the Common

The annual Happening on the Common will be held on May 15. For more information call 823-4159.

MAY 15

THS Reunion

The Tarboro High Class of 1990 will hold its 20th Reunion on May 21-22. Seeking as many classmates as possible. Call 813-6406 or 908-3109 for more details or contact information.



COMMUNITY NOTES

T.C.O.

The Tarboro Community Outreach is in need of exercise equipment. Used or gently used. Call 823-8801.

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.