3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa

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December 15, 2011

Staff Writer Mayah Collins The Daily Southerner Thu Dec 15, 2011, 05:46 PM EST

TARBORO — Classic Diner located at 105 E. Pitt Street in Tarboro has dedicated three years to serving children and their families with their annual "Breakfast with Santa" holiday event. This year, a special young lady will be granted the opportunity to have a private breakfast with Santa Claus, and according to Manager, Mandy Ray, everyone is in for a tasty treat.

"It's a lot of fun, and the children seem to really enjoy it," said Ray. "They come in and have Mickey Mouse pancakes, visit Santa, sit on his lap, and tell him what they want for Christmas. It's been a great turn out every year."

This Saturday, Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Classic Diner is expected to be a full house with happy customers waiting to have their turn with Old Saint Nick.

According to Ray, last year, "By 8 o'clock, people were lined up out the door and down the sidewalk. I can tell you that every seat in this place is packed from beginning to end."

Harper Doughtie is the special young lady who will have a private breakfast with Santa this Saturday. Doughtie, age five, has Leukemia which is a disease of the blood-forming organs. This 45 minute private session starting 45 minutes before the event is to grant Doughtie the pleasure or seeing Santa and also to isolate her from others due to the weakening of her immune system, according to Ray.

The meal that the children will be served for this occasion is $3.25. It consists of two Mickey Mouse pancakes, one patty sausage and a drink. While customers are eating, Santa Claus will walk around, talk to the children and pass out candy canes. Pictures with Santa will be provided for those who desire for only $5 each. To maintain organization during the event, each customer will be handed a number and will be served accordingly.

"The Breakfast with Santa is just appreciation for the support that we've had since we've opened here," said Ray. "We've had a lot of support here and this is our appreciation to the kids."

Ray's overall expectations for the 3rd annual "Breakfast with Santa" is highly positive.

She said, "We're hoping that it's a good turn out and that all of the kids have a great time. The parents seem to appreciate all that we do here."

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ECML Library
Ready Readers Book Club will meet and discuss the book “Come To Win” by Venus Williams. At 6:30pm in the Pender Room.

ECC
A 10-week Nurse Aide II class begins on the Tarboro campus. Class meets Mon-Wed. 8am-1pm. cost is $183.50. Prerequisite: Career Readiness Certificate. Call 446-0436, ext. 397.

Lifeguard Class
Ages 15 & up. Email or call for detailed schedule and class description (prerequisite information). Session is May 14-22. Fee is $170. Contact Cheryl Gay at 641-4276 or CherylGay@tarboro-nc.com.

May 14, 2012
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MAY 7

Card Sale
Fundraiser for Watermark Kids. Handmade greeting cards by residents. Fountains at Albemarle, 200 Trade St, Tarboro. 11am-1pm. Contact Connie Pike at 252-823-2279 for details.

Healthy Living Fair
The Vidant Edgecombe Hopsital Development Council is hosting a community wide health fair from 10am-3pm at the ECC Tarboro campus Atrium. FREE health screenings.For further information call 252-641-8291.

Progressive Democrats Club
Meeting at our district #3 Headquarters. All members are asked to attend; and bring your neighbors and some friends.

Healthy Living Fair
ECC
Sponsored by Vidant Edgecombe Hospital at Edgecombe Community College from 10am-3pm in the Mobley Atrium. FREE

May 7, 2012
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MAY 2
Candidates Forum
The Edgecombe County Human Relations Commission will be sponsoring a Candidates Forum at 6pm in the auditorium of the Edgecombe County Administrative Bldg. Local and State Candidates have been invited. Free to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Jamilla Hawkins at 252-641-7821.

Golden Kiwanis
Meets at the E.L. Roberson Center at 9:45am. The Program is a business meeting for all members and guests.

May 2, 2012
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MAY 1

Tarboro Kiwanis Club
Meeting at 5:30pm in the Riverside Mall parking lot between Ribeyes and McDonalds to pick up trash for the Adopt-A-Highway Project. We will meet afterwards at Pizza Hut for PIZZA “Rain or Shine”.

Progressive Democrats Club
Meeting at our district #3 Headquarters. All members are asked to attend; and bring your neighbors and some friends.

May 1, 2012
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Dog Obedience
A 3-week Dog Obedience-Small and Medium dogs class begins on the Tarboro campus of ECC. Class meets 6-8pm Wed.-Thurs. Cost is $35. Call 823-5166, ext. 293 or 220.

Golden Kiwanis
Will meet at the Fountains at the Albemarle at 10:15am. The speaker will be Jennifer Chauis Purnell from Edward Jones.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
Free information session from 1-2pm in the Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Classroom. To register call 1-800-472-8500.

Sweetness Baking Class
For ages 9-18, every Wed. at the Braswell Center at 4:30pm. There is a $5 fee for residents, $25 for non-residents. Must have 8 kids to have the program. For more info. call 641-4210.

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Pre-Kindgergarten Registration
Entire community is invited to apply and register their 4 or 5 year old at the Princeville Housing Authority at Pioneer Courts from 5-7pm. Sponsored by the Down East Partnership for Children, Edgecombe County Public Schools and the Princeville Housing Authority. For more information call 252-985-4300, ext. 251.

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Retired School Personnel
The Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel will meet at 10:30am in the Braswell memorial Library’s Wiley Room.

March 26, 2012
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Reading’s Alive!
Book Club
Will meet in the Pender Room at the Library at 10:30am. The book “Mount Vernon Love Story” by mary Higgins Clark will be discussed. Call 823-1141 if interested in attending.

Tarboro Womans Club
Will meet for a luncheon at Noon at the Fountains at The Albemarle. The program will be on, “The Film Industry and It’s Impact on NC,” presented by Aaron Syrett, Director of Film, NC. Reservation deadline is Friday, March 16th. Contact Janice Cutchin at cutchinj@yahoo.com or 252-823-1607.

Golden Kiwanis
Meets at the E.L. Roberson Center at 9:45am. Our speaker will be Frances Wright and shw will discuss the Relay For Life.

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