Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Martin County. Please send listings to The Enterprise, 106 West Main St., Williamston, NC 27892 or email bhoggard@apgenc.com events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
July 30
End of Summer Celebration
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting an end of summer celebration at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Aug. 02
Yoga Class planned
WILLIAMSTON - The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting yoga class at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
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. 10
Book Signing slated
WILLIAMSTON — Demeteria Staton will be hosting her first book signing from 9:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Martin Memorial Library.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Aug. 17
Family and Friends Weekend planned
WILLIAMSTON — New Life Ministries will be hosting family and friends weekend beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Gaylord Perry Park.
There will be games, food, prizes as well as a backpack giveaway.
Gaylord Perry Park is located at 300 West Pine St. in Williamston.
Aug. 21
Yoga Class slated
WILLIAMSTON - The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting yoga class at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
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.
Aug. 27
Storytime set
WILLIAMSTON - The Martin Memorial Library is having storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Storytime is for children and their caregivers.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick 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
Free Rides
MARTIN COUNTY — Martin County transit will be providing free rides for persons living in Martin County.
This is while funding lasts. Anyone can ride.
Call Martin County Transit at 252-789-4390.
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.
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.
E.J. Hayes
WILLIAMSTON — The E.J. Hayes Alumni Center and office are now open. Office hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Monday, Tuesday and Friday are by appointment only. Contact Angela Bell at 789-1074 for rental appointments or email ejhayesa@gmail.com.
Meeting
FARM LIFE — Farm Life Ruritanettes have resumed meetings the first Thursday of every month at the Ruritan Building in Farm Life. Meetings begin at 7 p.m.
Food Pantry
WILLIAMSTON — The Friends of God Food Pantry, located at 503 North Haughton St. and sponsored by Macedonia Christian Church, distributes food on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 3-5 p.m.
For more information, call Laurie Bowen (799-6450) or Phyllis Rodgerson (799-9456).
Hamilton Book Cabinet
HAMILTON — The Book Cabinet, 201 North Front St., Hamilton, is a place for readers to borrow and return or keep a favorite or two.
Books are available to all readers near and far, young and mature.
For more information, call Mary Greene at 252-341-0108.
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.
Shrine Club
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County Shrine Club holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Shrine Club, 5470 U.S. 17, Williamston. All Nobles are welcome.
Shrinettes
WILLIAMSTON — Martin County Shrinettes Club holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month.
Shrinettes are the wives, mothers, widows, sisters, daughters or stepdaughters of a Shriner, who are 18 years or older.
Any advancement of the club is welcome. Come join the fun and fellowship.
DAV Claims
WILLIAMSTON — The Disabled American Veterans meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month to file claims at the AmVets Post 227 building, 214 East Main St., Williamston.
For more information, call service officers Charles Lins, 252-508-6326 or Charles “Red” Beddard, 252-802-0633.
There is no charge for this service.
Veterans
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County Veterans Service Office provides professional services by a nationally-and-state-
For more information, call Thurman Savage at 252-789-4398 or visit 205 E. Main St., Williamston.
No appointment necessary.
Skill Building Sessions
ROBERSONVILLE — Robersonville Public Library is offering 30-minute, one-on-one sessions with library staff providing customized help and skill building to members of the community, free of charge.
Examples include learning to navigate the library, building computer skills, research and more.
These sessions must be scheduled in advance by calling 252-508-0342.
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.
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