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.
June 30
2nd Annual Greek Sunday planned
WINDSOR — The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church is planning their second annual Greek Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 30.
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church is located at 102 Mount Olive Rd. in Windsor.
July 01 — 06
Scavenger Hunt planned
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting Spot the Bird scavenger hunt.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 05
Meeting set
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Board of Elections will be hosting their monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
July 03
Movie Night slated
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting movie night at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3.
Movie night will be National Treasure.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 08
Art Camp set
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County 4-H will be hosting an art camp on Monday, July 8.
The cloverbud session for ages 5-7 will be from 10 a.m. — 12 noon. The junior session for ages 8 — 12 will be from 2 — 4 p.m.
Registration is required. Contact the Extension office at 252-789-4370 to reserve your child’s spot. The cost is $10.
The Camp will be held at the Extension Office at 104 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
July 9
Movie Night
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting movie night at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9.
Movie night will be Muppet Treasure Island.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 10
Storytime slated
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10.
Storytime is for children ages five and under and will be about travel.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 11
Teen Chef Camp planned
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County 4-H will be hosting a teen chef camp from 2 — 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 11.
This camp is for children ages 12 — 18. Call 252-789-4370 to register.
The camp will be held at the Extension Office at 104 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
July 12
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, July 12.
SOULone will be playing at the Main Street Community Stage.
Food truck and drinks will be available on site.
Main Street Community Stage is located 140 West Main St. in Williamston.
July 13
National Park Virtual Tour
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting this virtual tour at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13.
The tour will be about Glacier Nat. Park and is for teens and adults.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 15
Amazing Race
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library is hosting amazing race library edition on Monday, July 15.
Ages 10-18 will be at 4:30 p.m. and adults will be at 6 p.m. Registration is required.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 16
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting Sylvan Heights Bird Park at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 18
Kids Painting Class
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting a painting class for kids at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 18.
This class will be for children ages 7-12.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
Sewing 101
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County 4-H will be hosting sewing 101 from 9 a.m. — 12 noon on Thursday, July 18.
The class is for ages 8 and up. The cost will be $10.
The camp will be held at the Extension Office at 104 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
July 23
Talewise planned
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting talewise at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23.
There will be stories with science.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 24
Storytime set
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting storytime time at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24.
Storytime is for children ages five and under and will be about Bluey.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
July 26
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, July 26.
Screamin’ Bridge will be playing at the Main Street Community Stage.
Food truck and drinks will be available on site.
Main Street Community Stage is located 140 West Main St. in Williamston.
July 30
Reading Logs Due
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library reading logs are due.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
Aug. 01
Camp Out Wrap-up Party
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Public Library will be hosting this party at 3 p.m. on Aug. 1.
The Bertie County Public Library is located at 102 Lancaster Ave. in Windsor.
Aug. 09
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 09.
Martin Terry Band will be playing at the Main Street Community Stage.
Food truck and drinks will be available on site.
Main Street Community Stage is located 140 West Main St. in Williamston.
Aug. 21
Board Meeting
RICH SQAURE — The CPTA board will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Submit all public comments by 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19 to twhitehead@choanokepta.org.
The CPTA is located at 505 North Main St. in Rich Square.
Aug. 23
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23.
Vintage Cross will be playing at the Main Street Community Stage.
Food truck and drinks will be available on site.
Main Street Community Stage is located 140 West Main St. in Williamston.
Sept. 20
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.
The Legacy Motown Revue will be playing at the Main Street Community Stage.
Food truck and drinks will be available on site.
Main Street Community Stage is located 140 West Main St. in Williamston.
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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