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 twhite@apgenc.com events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
Oct. 03
Book Club will meet
WILLIAMSTON – The Martin County Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Martin Memorial Library.
Library Assistant Heather Nelson will lead a discussion of The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. The book is available at the desk.
Virtual meeting options are available for those who can’t attend in person.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 4
First Friday Music Series set
PLYMOUTH – The First Fridays Music Series will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 118 Washington St. in Plymouth.
Singer/Songwriter Brian Burke will be featured.
The event is sponsored by the Plymouth Downtown Development Association.
Oct. 05
Roanoke River Festival set
HAMILTON – The town of Hamilton will present the Roanoke River Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5.
The event will be held at the Morris Lynch Center, which is located at 301 South Front St. in Hamilton.
It will feature live music, food and games.
Annual Community Fish Fry planned
PLYMOUTH – The annual free Community Fish Fry and Entertainment is planned for 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Flowers Park located 302 East Water St. in Plymouth.
The event is sponsored by Washington County Faith and Blue and will feature a sack race, tug-of-war and face painting.
Oct. 08
Story Time planned at MML
WILLIAMSTON – Story Time will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Martin Memorial Libarary.
Youth Services Library Assistant Jessika Patrick will introduce preschoolers to the joys of reading. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 09
Fall Festival slated
WILLIAMSTON – Special Olympics Martin County is presenting a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Godwin Coppage Park Softball Complex.
The event will feature music, food, games and fun for all.
Godwin Coppage Park is located at 1073 Tyner Rd. in Williamston.
Oct. 10
Eastern NC Veterans Benefits Update
WILLIAMSTON — AM Vets Post 227 will be hosting an Eastern North Carolina Veteran’s Benefits Update update from 8:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. at the Moratoc Park Building.
Some of the topics include Veterans Crisis Hotline, VR Life Insurance, NC Veterans State Benefits, Veteran’s Nursing Homes and Vocational Rehabilitation and Education. Other topics include veteran healthcare, veterans pensions, survivor benefits, The Pact Act, rating a claim and veteran disability compensation.
Lunch, provided by AMVETS Post No. 227, will be provided from 1 p.m. until. RSVP to 252-789-4398.
Moratoc Park Building is located at 102 River Rd. in Williamston.
Evening Book Club
WILLIAMSTON – Evening Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Martin Memorial Libarary.
Library Clerk Sharon Godard will lead a discussion of Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen.
The book is available at the desk.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Wills and Estate Clinic set
WILLIAMSTON – Legal Aid of NC will host a free information session addressing wills and estates at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Martin Memorial Library.
The discussion will include advanced planning and how it could help avoid common legal issues.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 12
Walk for Dementia
HAMILTON — The 13th annual walk for dementia will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
For more information, contact Mary Greene at 252-341-0108. For more information on how to register visit DementiaNC.org/Martin2024.
The walk will begin at 301 South Front St. in Hamilton.
Oct. 15
Blood Drive planned
WINDSOR – The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Windsor Community Building.
The blood drive is being sponsored by Bertie County Farm Bureau.
For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
The Windsor Community Building is located at 201 South Queen St. in Windsor.
Community Book Club set
WILLIAMSTON – The Community Book Club will meet at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Martin Memorial Library.
Library Assistant and staff from Martin Community College will discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Book are available for checkout at either library.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 16
Yoga Class Planned
WILLIAMSTON — There will be a Yoga Class at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the meeting room at the Martin County Community College library.
Instructor Tammy Williams will lead the class.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 19
Historic Sites Tour slated
OAK CITY – A Historic Sites Tour in northwestern Martin County is planned for 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19.
The event will begin at Oak City Christian Church, which is located at 310 West Commerce St. in Oak City.
Tickets are $5 per person. A map/souvenir booklet is available for charting a course through the 14 sites.
The event will be part of Martin County’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Benefits will support the Martin County Historical Society.
Oct. 22
Story Time set at MML
WILLIAMSTON – Story Time will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Martin Memorial Library.
Youth Services Library Assistant Jessika Patrick will introduce preschoolers to the joy of reading.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Adult Acrylic Painting Class planned
WILLIAMSTON – An Adult Acrylic Painting Class will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Martin Memorial Library.
Mika Davis will present an instructional video of how to paint a vintage pumpkin truck.
Instruction is free, but participants should bring their own supplies.
Registration is required as space is limited. Call the library at 252-792-7476 or email mdavis@bhmlib.org to register.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 23
Morning Book Club meets
WILLIAMSTON – The Morning Book Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Martin Memorial Library.
Library Assistant Kit Reddick will lead a discussion of The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward.
The books, including large print editions, are available for checkout at the library.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 24
Movie Night planned
WILLIAMSTON – Halloween Movie Night is planned for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Martin Memorial Library.
Those in attendance will view Beetlejuice.
Snacks will be provided and participants are invited to wear their favorite costume.
Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Oct. 26
Chicken Mull Festival slated
BEAR GRASS – The annual Bear Grass Chicken Mull Festival is planned for 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 in downtown Bear Grass.
The event will feature chicken mull, food, fun and arts and crafts available. There will also be a Classic Car Cruise in.
Historic Hope’s Haunted Forest planned
WINDSOR – Historic Hope’s Haunted Forest is planned for 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Hot dogs, fries and soft drinks will be available from Bubba’s Road Side Grill.
Admission is $5 per person, but the event is not recommended for young children.
Historic Hope is located at 132 Hope House Rd. in Windsor.
Nov. 05
Election Date
WINDSOR — The 2024 General Election Date is November 5.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
Nov. 07 — 09
36th Annual Holiday Sale
WILSON — The Hearthside Craft Guild is hosting their annual sale from Nov. 07 — 09 at the Wilson Agriculture Center.
On Thursday and Friday the sale will open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. On Saturday the sale will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m.
Entry to the sale is free.
Wilson Agriculture Center is located at 1805 South Goldsboro St. in Wilson.
Nov. 08-10
Holiday Show planned
WILSON – The Healthside Craft Guild will host the 36th annual Holiday Sale Nov. 8-10 at the Wilson Agriculture Center.
The event will be open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Craftsmen will sell locally produced arts and crafts. There will be a quilt raffle for $1 with all proceeds going to the Veterans Residential Services.
The Wilson Agriculture Center is located at 1805 South Goldsboro St. in Wilson.
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 offices open
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.
Ruritanettes meet
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 open
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 available
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 available
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 monthly meeting set
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 Club meeting slated
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 Office services offered
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 available
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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