Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@apgenc.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
All Month Long for Feb.
Blind Date with a Book & Black History Month Scavenger Hunt
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting blind dates with a book and black history month scavenger hunt for the kids.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
Feb. 24
Festival of Soups
WINDSOR — The Historic Hope is planning a festival of soups from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 in the Roanoke-Chowan Heritage Center.
The cost of the event is $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at www.historichope.org, from a member of the Board of Directors or at the door.
The Heritage Center is located at 132 Hope House Rd. in Windsor.
Feb. 27
Annual in-person Auxin Training
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Cooperative Extension is planning this training from 8:30 — 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
The Bertie County Cooperative Extension is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
NCDA Pesticide Re-certification Soil Fumigant “Z(SF)” Training
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Cooperative Extension is planning this training from 10 — 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
The Bertie County Cooperative Extension is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
Storytime set
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Storytime will be about birds and is for children five and under.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
March 5
Grain Crop Weed Management Meeting
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Cooperative Extension will be hosting a grain crop weed management meeting from 10 a.m. — 12 noon on Tuesday, March 5,
The Bertie County Cooperative Extension is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
Primary Election Day
WINDSOR — The 2024 Primary Election is among us. Election day is set for March 5.
March 06
Microsoft Excel Course
WILLIAMSTON — The Division of Continuing Education Department at MCC is hosting a microsoft excel course from 6 — 9 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning on Wednesday, March 6 and ending on April 24 on the Williamston campus.
The fee for this course is $70.
For more information contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-0248 or lb76777@martincc.
Martin Community College is located at 1161 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
March 16
Notary Class
WINDSOR — The Division on Continuing Education at MCC is hosting a notary class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 on the Windsor campus.
The fee for this course is $70.
For more information contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-0248 or lb76777@martincc.
The Windsor campus is located at 409 Granville St. in Windsor.
March 18
Effective Teacher Course
WINDSOR — The Continuing Education Department at MCC is planning an effective teacher course from 6 — 9 p.m. beginning on Monday, March 18 and ending April 17.
The fee for this course is $125
For more information contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-0248 or lb76777@martincc.
Martin Community College Bertie Campus is located at 409 Granville St. in Windsor.
Electrical Contractor License Renewal Course
WILLIAMSTON — The Division of Continuing Education at MCC is planning this license renewal class from 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 on the Williamston campus.
The fee for this course is $70.
For more information contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-0248 or lb76777@martincc.
Martin Community College is located at 1161 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
March 18 — 20
Notary Class
WILLIAMSTON — The Division of Continuing Education Department at MCC will be hosting a notary class from 5:30 — 9 p.m. from Monday, March 18 to March 20 on the Williamston campus.
The fee for this course is $
For more information contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-0248 or lb76777@martincc.
Martin Community College is located at 1161 Kehukee Park Rd.
March 25 — 26
Vehicle Safety Inspection — NCDMV Course
WILLIAMSTON — The Division of Continuing Education is planning a Vehicle Safety Inspection course from 6 — 10 p.m. on Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26 on the Williamston campus.
The fee for this course is $70.
For more information contact Leslie Bond at 252-789-0248 or lb76777@martincc.
Martin Community College is located at 1161 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
April 13
Drive for the Green planned
MERRY HILL — Lawrence Academy is planning their annual drive for the green golf tournament event at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Occano Golf Course in Merry Hill.
For information regarding entering a team or sponsoring the event, please contact Lawrence Academy at 252-482-4748 or email vpowell@lawrenceacademy.org.
Occano is located at 105 Scotch Hall Ct. in Merry Hill.
Ongoing
Be a Voice for a Child
WILLIAMSTON — Become a Guardian ad Litem Program volunteer to help abused and neglected children.
No specific education or experience is required to volunteer for this program; only a true desire to “be a voice for a child in the community”.
Contact the local program to learn more by calling 252-809-5168 or visit volunteerforgal.org.
Volunteers Needed
WINDSOR — East Carolina University Home Health and Hospice is currently searching for volunteers.
To schedule a presentation about the volunteer program or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Shameka Watford at 252-209-3737 or via email at shameka.watford@vidanthealth.com.
Classes
High School Equivalency classes are available both day and night in Williamston, Robersonville and Windsor.
Funds are available to assist qualified students with the $80 fee for taking the high school equivalency tests (formerly GEDs). All basic skills classes are free.
For more information, call Catina Blake at 252-789-0288.
Bertie County Veterans Office Provides Service
WINDSOR — Bertie County Veterans Affairs Officer Denise Clark acts as the local advocate for veterans, to provide information about rights and benefits.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 252-794-5304.
DAV Claims
WILLIAMSTON — The Disabled American Veterans meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month to file claims at the AMVETS Post 227 Building, 214 East Main St. in Williamston.
There is no charge for this service.
For more information, contact service officers Charles Lins at 252-508-6326 or Charles “Red” Beddard at 252-802-0633.
Small Business Center
WILLIAMSTON — Martin Community College’s Small Business Center (SBC) also serves Bertie County.
Requests for assistance are welcome.
To schedule an appointment, call 252-789-0201.
GED Testing
WILLIAMSTON — Martin Community College’s Division of Continuing Education offers online GED testing for all four competency modules: mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, science and social studies.
For more information, call 252-789-0229.
Stroke Survivor Support Group
EDENTON — A Stroke Survivor Support Group sponsored by ECU Health Chowan Hospital meets at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Chowan Ag Building/Cooperative Extension.
For more information, contact Jacki or Jordan in the Rehabilitation Department by calling 252-482-6767.
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