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 23
Senior Citizen Health Fair planned
AULANDER — The Place of Possibilities will be hosting this health fair from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.
For more information call 252-345-1144.
The Place of Possibilities is located at 1144 Hexlena Rd. in Aulander
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 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. 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. 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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