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LCC Golf Classic
The Lenoir Community College Foundation Golf Classic is set for Thursday, May 16, at the Kinston Country Club, 1501 Country Club Drive. A custom-made putter will be awarded to the first-place winners of the morning and afternoon flights. Draken International is the sponsor of the putters. For more information on how to be a sponsor or to participate, contact Katherine Pearson at (252) 233-6843 or email kwpearson52@lenoircc.edu.
International Day
Pitt Community College will host International Day from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, in Goess Student Center, 169 Bulldog Run, Winterville. The event will feature displays from over 22 countries, food, dancing and more. Admission is free. Contact Sharon Edwards at 493-7213 for more information.
Fall prevention
The N.C. Center for Health & Wellness and the North Carolina Falls Prevention Coalition are hosting Steps to Age Well: Cultivating a Falls Prevention Culture from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at Eastern AHEC, 2600 W. Arlington Blvd., Greenville. The event will feature a message from sports broadcaster Debbie Antonelli, fall-prevention activities, a tai chi demonstration, breakfast and vendors and resources. Cost is $10. To register or for more information, call 847-6670.
Senior info fair
The Greene County Senior Center, 104 Greenridge Road, will hold its Older American’s Month Health, Information & Elder Abuse Awareness Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16, at the Greene County Wellness Center, 84 N. Perry Drive. The event features door prizes, demonstrations, health screenings and samples. Information will be provided for seniors, family caregivers and anyone seeking more knowledge on services for older adults in Greene County. Call 252-747-5436 for more information.
Shred event
The Greene County Senior Center, 104 Greenridge Road, will host a Shred A Thon 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22. Shred old tax records, employment records and bank statements. Reduce clutter. Don’t bring cans, bottles, food/wrappers, thick material, copier/printer cartridges, corrugated cardboard, non-recyclable materials, plastics, biohazard materials, medical waste, three-ring notebooks, newspapers, books or magazines.
Powder Puff Bingo
A ladies-only bingo event sponsored by the Ayden Chamber of Commerce will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at the Ayden Community Center, 548 Second St. The ticket price includes four bingo dames, one special bingo game food and beverages. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Ayden Chamber Welcome Center or online at www.aydenchamber.com/event-5660152. Space is limited.
Ayden Museum
The Ayden Historical and Arts Society Museum in the old Dixon Medical Building, 554 Second St., is open from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday and 2-4 p.m. every fourth Sunday. Times can also be scheduled by appointment by calling 746-4209. There is no admission fee but donations are welcome.
Grifton Museum
The Historic Museum and Indian Village of Grifton, 437 Creekshore Drive, is open 1-5 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month. Appointments are also available by calling at 524-0190. Admission is always free.
Health Talks
Health Talks with Jennifer Lane, health educator with the Greene County Department of Public Health, are 11 a.m. every third Thursday at the Greene County Senior Center, 104 Greeneridge Road. They are free and open to Greene County Residents. Call 252-747-5436.
Farmville Senior Council
The Farmville Senior Council, which has been a nonprofit since 1979, meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Farmville Public Library, 4276 W. Church St., Farmville. Meetings start at 1 p.m. either in-person or via Zoom. For more information or to attend on line send an email to farmvilleseniorcouncil@gmail.com.
Plant sale
The Pitt County Master Gardeners and the Pitt County County Arboretum will host a plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 at the arboretum, 403 Government Circle, Greenville. The event will take place rain or shine. Purchases can be made with cash or check only. A preview sale for Friends of the Arboretum will begin at 9 a.m. Friends memberships can be purchased at the gate.
Farmworker Donation Drive
Amexcan is sponsoring a donation drive for farmworkers through mid July at the Pitt County Cooperative Extension, 403 Government Circle. Items needed are long-sleeve shirts, gloves and hygiene items. Call 902-1709.
Hospice volunteers
3HC is seeking volunteers for its hospice program. Volunteers provide support to caregivers, offer companionship to patients and take part in meaningful activities. They also can offer spiritual support, administrative and clerical support, take part in special events and fundraising activities and assist the Wings Program for Grieving Children or the Veterans to Veteran program. Residents of Greene, Pitt, Beaufort or Lenoir counties who would like to spend time with patients and their families in need can email volunteer coordinator Nena Ellis at nellis@3hc.org.
Give Blood
The American Red Cross Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive, is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday. Visit www.redcross.org or call 758-1140 or 1-800-733-2767 to make appointments at the center or at blood drives coming up at the following locations.
Animal adoptions
The Humane Society of Eastern Carolina, 3520 Tupper Drive, is open by appointment only from 1-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Visit hsecarolina.org or email HSECgeneral@gmail.com for an adoption application, which must be approved before an appointment is scheduled. Call 413-7247. The organization always is in need of foster families provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, dogs, and cats. Visit hsecarolina.org/become-a-foster.
Pitt County Animal Services, 4550 County Home Road, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays by appointment only for adoptions. No owner surrenders are available. Call 902-1725. Visit petango.com/pittshelter to view animals available for adoption. Animal services offers several volunteer opportunities including dog walking, doggie day out and reading buddy programs. Visit pittcountync.gov/153/Animal-Services
The Greene County Animal Shelter, 1985 N.C. 903 North, Snow Hill, is open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Call 253-2237 for questions about adoptions and lost pets and visit facebook.com/ greenecountyanimal services. Call to schedule appointment for rabies vaccinations and for animal control issues. Call 747-8000 for after hours animal control.
Family Chess Club
The Family Chess Club meets from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Apt To Learn, 650 E. Fire Tower Road, Suite B, Winterville. Chess lectures will be from 6-7 p.m. Chess sets are provided. All levels of players are welcome. The club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation and conducts sanctioned chess tournaments on occasion. Direct any questions to President Jerry Skinner, (252) 209-4148 or email howlandbakerjarvis@yahoo.com.
Garden tours
The Pitt County Arboretum from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at noon for a fun and educational garden tour experience. The Northside Plant Walks utilize the arboretum and the Northside Walking Trail to tell a unique story about our plants with each tour. Attendance is free but visitors should pre-register for each event at pitt.ces.ncsu.edu/the-pitt-county-arboretum/northside-plant-walks/. Planned walks include:
May 10: Plants With Historic or Cultural Significance
June 14: Container Garden Plants that Make a Splash
July 12: Plants that are Edible and Ornamental
Aug. 9: Drought Defying Darlings for Dry Gardens
Sept. 13: Landscape Plants with Medicinal Value
Oct. 11: Better Late than Never: Fall Landscape Standouts
Nov. 8: Berries, Twigs, and other Unappreciated Attributes
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