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.
July 27
Family History and Genealogy Fair slated
WINDSOR — Historic Hope will be hosting their 13th annual fair beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27.
Registration is required and due by Saturday, July 25. The fee is $20. To register visit www.historichope.org or call 252-794-3140.
The Heritage Center is located at 132 Hope House Rd. in Windsor.
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. 1
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. 3
Alumni Reunion Fish Fry planned
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Alumni Chapter of ECSU will be hosting this fish fry from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Bertie High School.
There will be food, fun and fellowship. A free fish dinner will be given to each new paid alumni member.
For more information contact Linda Peele at 252-395-0563, Ervin Simons at 252-341-6310, Norman Cherry at 252-724-1664 or Genia Canada at 252-333-5117.
Bertie High School is located at 716 US-13 in Windsor.
Aug. 9
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9.
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. 15
East Carolina Council Heritage Dinner
WINDSOR — The East Carolina Council Heritage will be hosting this dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Heritage Center at Hope Plantation.
The dinner will be honoring Nicole Outlaw and Dr. Otis Smallwood. Reserve a table now.
The Heritage Center is located at 132 Hope House Rd. in Windsor.
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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