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? Call  Shannon Keith at 823-3106 or e-mail: skeith@dailysoutherner.com. Leave  a daytime contact phone number.



JULY 31

Genealogy Class

   A one-day Introduction to Genealogy class meets July 31 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor is Monika Fleming. Fee is $65 plus an optional text, “Unpuzzling Your Past,” for $25. Call 823-5166 ext. 241.

Meet Ashley Woolard

 A Meet and Greet for Ashley Wollard, the GOP Congressional Candidate for the First Congressional District, will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the Macclesfield Community Center. The public is invited.

AUG. 2

Swim Lessons

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

AUG. 3 

Kiwanis Meeting

   Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church Trustee Ed Roberson will present the program for the Tarboro Kiwanis Club at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Hospital Classroom.   Roberson will give a presentation of the future plans for enhancing the Tarboro Town Cemetery that will be owned by the church soon.

AUG. 5

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.

AUG. 6

THS Reunion

   The Tarboro High School Class of 1970 will hold its 40th reunion on Aug. 6 for classmates only and on Aug. 7 for classmates and one guest each. Reunion will be at Stack's restaurant in Tarboro. Please reply to Brenda Armstrong Ward at 641-6835 for more details or mail your response to 300 Pearl St., Tarboro, NC 27886.

Barn Theater

   The E.L. Roberson Center's trip to The Dinner Barn Theater had to be rescheduled to Sept. 7.  Seating time is at 1 p.m. The cost is $78.40.  Price includes chartered bus, buffet lunch and gratuity.  Interested persons should register and pay a

$35.00 deposit, final payment due by Aug. 6th. Bus will be leaving from the Roberson Center at 9 a.m. 

Community Theatre Class

A three-weekend Directing class will begin on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Aug. 6-7, Aug. 13-14 and Aug. 20-21; Fridays 6-10 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 1  p.m. The instructor is Roberta Cashwell and the cost it $65. Call 823-5166 ext. 265.

AUG. 7

Yard Sale

   Yard Sale For the Heart from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the lower parking deck of Nash General Hospital. It will benefit the American Heart Association. To make donations or rent space, call 469-5617.

Yard/Bake Sale

   The E.L. Roberson Center will be having a yard sale/bake sale on Aug. 7. Proceeds will go toward seniors participating in the State Final Senior Games. If raining, the sale will be moved inside the center.

ECC Blacksmithing Class

A one-day blacksmithing class will meet or on Aug. 8 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class will be from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is limited to six students each day. The cost is $65 plus optional text “A Blacksmithing Primer” for $28. Call 823-5166 ext. 241.

Family Reunion

   The Tyson Family Gathering will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Braswell Center in Tarboro. If you plan to attend, please call 343-7444 or 813-3719.

Ebonette Club

   The Ebonette Club of Tarboro will meet at 4 p.m. at the home of Dolores Taylor.

AUG. 9

Flag Raising

   The Tarboro Golden K Kiwanis will sponsor a flag raising ceremony will be held at 11 a.m.at the Veterans memorial on the Town Common for PFC John D. Brown, U.S. Marine, World War II. The public is invited to attend.

AUG.11

New Student Orientation

   Edgecombe Community College will host two New Student Orientation sessions at 9 a.m. on the Rocky Mount campus auditorium and at 2 p.m. in the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus. Call 823-5166 ext. 255 for more information.

AUG.12

Bosom Buddies

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

AUG. 13

Phil Ford Classic Gala

   Phil Ford Golf Classic Gala will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight in the Gateway Convention Center in Rocky Mount. The gala benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties.Tickets are $100 per couple or individual. There will be heavy h’ors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and dancing. This event is open to the public. For more information, call 977-9924.

AUG. 17

Kiwanis Meeting

   Kiwanian Steve Parker will present the program for the Tarboro Kiwanis Club at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Hospital Classroom.  Parker will present a program about his hobby of arrowhead hunting and will bring his collection of arrowheads and artifacts as well as discussing the Tuscarora Indian War of 1711-1713.

AUG.18

ECC Registration

   Final registration for Fall 2010 classes at Edgecombe Community College is Aug. 18 and 19 on the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses. Classes begin on Aug. 20. Call 823-5166 for more information.

AUG. 14

ECC Plaster Repair Workshop

A two-weekend historic preservation class in Plaster Repair meets Aug. 14-15 and Aug. 28-29 on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class meets Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the fee is $20. Call 823-5166 ext. 241.

AUG. 16

Road to Recovery Training

   The American Cancer Society is providing free training for volunteers for the Road to Recovery Program. The training is from 6-7 p.m. in the classroom at Heritage Hospital. Bring your driver’s license and proof of car insurance. For more information, call Meghan Shoaf at (252) 287-8920 or the Greenville ACS office at (866) 227-8837.

AUG. 19

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.

AUG. 21

50th Celebration

   Tarboro High School class of 1978 will hold its 50th birthday celebration at 5 p.m. at Hibachi Restaurant in Rocky Mount. For more information, call 442-8805.

Crafty Saturday

   Join Brenda Cook at 82 Wildwood Drive, Tarboro from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for tips and techniques on how to create various papercrafting projects including card making and scrapbooking. Bring adhesives and scissors and there will be several make n takes. RSVP no later than Aug. 13 by calling 641-0857.

Historic Preservation Class

A one-day Researching Historic Property class meets on the Tarboro campus of Edgecombe Community College. Class is 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the fee is $65. The optional textbook is $26.88. Call 823-5166 ext. 241.

AUG. 27

THS Reunion

   The Tarboro High School Class of 1985 will be having its 25 year class reunion in Tarboro on the weekend of Aug. 27-28, For more information call Darrin Bryan at 919-247-0953.

AUG. 28

Master Gardener Volunteers

   The Edgecombe Master Gardener Volunteers will be at the Tarboro Edgecombe Farmers Market from 8-11 a.m. to answer gardening questions about the Master Gardening Program. Will have handouts available regarding various topics. For more information call Cooperative Extension Agent Bob Filbrum at 641-7815.

AUG. 29

Chorus Rehearsal

   The Edgecombe Community Chorus will meet at First Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Interested singers who read music are invited to the rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming 250th Tarboro's Anniversary concert in November. Contact Becky Johnson at 823-8923 or Robert Sparks at 823-0111 for more information.

SEPT 4

Employee Reunion

   A reunion for Edgecombe Manufacturing retirees is being planned for Nov. 6. If interested in attending, call 798-2105 or 908-2774 by Sept. 4.

SEPT 11

Music for Everyone

   The Veterans Museum will host its third annual Music For Everyone concert at 7 p.m. at Edgecombe Community College. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 823-7445.

SEPT. 12-14

Chorus Rehearsal

   The Edgecombe Community Chorus will meet at First Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Interested singers who read music are invited to the rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming 250th Tarboro's Anniversary concert in November. Contact Becky Johnson at 823-8923 or Robert Sparks at 823-0111 for more information.

SEPT. 25

Master Gardener Volunteers

   The Edgecombe Master Gardener Volunteers will be at the Tarboro Edgecombe Farmers Market from 8-11 a.m. to answer gardening questions about the Master Gardening Program. Will have handouts available regarding various topics. For more information call Cooperative Extension Agent Bob Filbrum at 641-7815.

SEPT. 26-28

Chorus Rehearsal

   The Edgecombe Community Chorus will meet at First Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Interested singers who read music are invited to the rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming 250th Tarboro's Anniversary concert in November. Contact Becky Johnson at 823-8923 or Robert Sparks at 823-0111 for more information.

OCT. 10-12

Chorus Rehearsal

   The Edgecombe Community Chorus will meet at First Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Interested singers who read music are invited to the rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming 250th Tarboro's Anniversary concert in November. Contact Becky Johnson at 823-8923 or Robert Sparks at 823-0111 for more information.

OCT. 23

Master Gardener Volunteers

   The Edgecombe Master Gardener Volunteers will be at the Tarboro Edgecombe Farmers Market from 8-11 a.m. to answer gardening questions about the Master Gardening Program. Will have handouts available regarding various topics. For more information call Cooperative Extension Agent Bob Filbrum at 641-7815.

OCT. 24-26

Chorus Rehearsal

   The Edgecombe Community Chorus will meet at First Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

Interested singers who read music are invited to the rehearsal in preparation for our upcoming 250th Tarboro's Anniversary concert in November. Contact Becky Johnson at 823-8923 or Robert Sparks at 823-0111 for more information.

NOV. 6

Star Spangled Banquet

   The Veterans Museum will host its anual Star-Spangled Banquet at Edgecombe Community College. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 823-7445.

NOV. 12

Ebonette Club

    The Ebonette Club of Tarboro will be hosting a trip to The Biltmore Estate in Asheville on Nov. 12-14. More more information call 823-6663.

NOV. 13

THS Reunion

   The Tarboro High Class of 1960 will hold its 50th reunion on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Stack's restaurant in Tarboro. Please reply to Jean Williamson Trevathan at 823-4931, mail your response to 247 S. Shiloh Farm Road, Tarboro 27886, or e-mail billyssauces@earthlink.net  for more details.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Yoga Class

 Beginners Yoga on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro. $7 fee for class. For more information call 824-8301.

Boot Camp

  Boot Camp (strength and stamina) Class on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at The Quigless Natural Health Center of Tarboro. $7 fee for class. Instructor is Doyle Washington. For more information call 824-8301.

Aerobics Class

   On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at The St. James Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Tarboro. Class is free and open to the public. Instructor is James Farmer. For more information call 824-5256.

Pet Food Bank

   SPCA Alliance of NC has a pet food bank for anyone who needs help taking care of their pet(s).  Donations are needed.  To pick up or donate, please call Cheryl at 563-5385.

Walking tours

     Local historian, Monika Fleming offers walking tours Saturday through August at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Meet at Blount-Bridgers House. Tour includes the Historic District, Calvary Churchyard and Blount-Bridgers House. $5 per adult; children and students are free. No tours on July 24-25, 31.

TCO

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

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.

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.

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.