TODAYFirst Friday ArtWalk
The First Friday ArtWalk for May will be held in Elizabeth City’s downtown starting at 4 p.m. and continuing through 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
ECSU commencement
Elizabeth City State University will hold its 178th commencement ceremony at the R. L. Vaughan Center starting at 9 a.m. The speaker will be former NFL player Antoine Bethea. A livestream of the event will be available on the university’s webpage and YouTube Channel. A commissioning ceremony for ECSU students graduating as military officers will take place today at 10 a.m. in the Fine Arts Center.
Newbold-White House
The Perquimans County Restoration Association will reopen the Newbold-White House in Hertford for the season starting Saturday. Guided tours and gift shop hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday through Oct. 26. Other tour days can be arranged with two weeks notice by calling 252-426-7567.
Paddle for the Border
The 19th annual Paddle for the Border canoeing/kayaking event will launch from the canal bridge at the Dismal Swamp State Park in South Mills at 9 a.m. Participants will paddle 7.5 miles along the Dismal Swamp Canal to the Ballahack Boat Ramp in Chesapeake, Virginia. The event is sold out.
Scouts’ doughnut sale
Boy Scout Troop 150 of Hertford will sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts outside the Walmart Supercenter and Tractor Supply in Elizabeth City, starting at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 a box.
Bark in the Park
Bark in the Park, a fundraiser for the SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina, will be held at Waterfront Park in Elizabeth City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SUNDAY
Albemarle Chorale
The Albemarle Chorale will present “A Woman’s Voice: Music by Women” at First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth City at 4 p.m. The program will showcase music written by women spanning the years from classical to contemporary. Admission is free; donations are appreciated.
MONDAY
Second primary
Early voting continues for the May 14 Republican second primary for lieutenant governor and state auditor. Only voters registered Republican or unaffiliated who voted in the March 5 GOP primary may vote. Area boards of election will be open for voting from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through May 10. Early voting will also be held on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Computer classes
The Pasquotank County Library will host the following computer classes: Excel 1 on Monday; PowerPoint on Tuesday; Word 1 on Wednesday; Google Drive on Thursday. All classes at 4 p.m. and require pre-registration by calling 335-7536.
AAUW fundraiser
Albemarle Area United Way is holding a Ping Pong Down Paradise Plunge fundraiser. Players can purchase ping pong balls that will take a slippery journey down the Paradise Plunge at H2OBX Waterpark on June 30. The winner will receive $500 and two season passes.
TUESDAY
Library storytime
The Pasquotank Library will host a storytime program with the theme “Outer Space” for kids ages 3-5 with an adult Tuesday, ages 1-2 on Wednesday; and 1 and younger on Thursday. All programs are at 10 a.m.
Celebrating Mom
A crafts program, “Heartfelt Creations: Celebrating Mom” will be held all day at the Pasquotank County Library on Tuesday and Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY
‘Choosing to Participate’
Museum of the Albemarle will open its newest poster display, “Choosing to Participate.” Developed for middle-school and high-school students, the posters are intended to “inspire people of all ages to create positive social change,” the museum said.
History for Lunch
Museum of the Albemarle will host a History for Lunch program at noon in the Gaither Auditorium at noon. Author Kianna Alexander will discuss the life of Josephine N. Leary, a Chowan County woman who built a real estate empire after emancipation in North Carolina.
THURSDAY
Pasquotank Dems
The Pasquotank County Democratic Party will hold a general membership meeting in Courtroom A of the Pasquotank Courthouse at 7 p.m. Contact: 252-335-7832.
Pasquotank GOP
The Pasquotank County Republican Party will meet in the First Christian Church fellowship hall at 7 p.m. State Sen. Bobby Hanig, R-Currituck, will be the speaker.
Red Cross blood drives
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Sawyer’s Creek Baptist Church fellowship center at 241 Sawyers Creek Road, Camden, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and in the Perquimans County High School gym lobby at 305 Edenton St., Road, Hertford, Friday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
UPCOMING
Run with Mary 5K
The Run with Mary 5K for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness is a 5K fundraiser that honors Mary Morrison Gillam, a Camden County mother of three and runner who died from pancreatic cancer. Runners will start from Waterfront Park May 11 at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $35 and all proceeds go to cancer research at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where Gillam received care. A post-race celebration will be held at Seven Sounds Brewing Company. For tickets, visit the Run with Mary 5K website.
Spring Flea Market
Saint Ann Catholic Church in Edenton will host its second annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot. Vendors are needed. Reserve a parking space and a table for $25. Contact: Elaine Moriarty at 919-803-5581 or emoriarty@nc.rr.com.
Adult Book Club
The Adult Book Club will discuss the book, “Remarkable Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt, at the Pasquotank County Library Monday, May 13, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Lego Club
The Lego Club will meet in the programming room of the Pasquotank County Library Monday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Trains” will be the theme.
Library storytime
The Pasquotank County Library will host a storytime program with the theme “Frogs” on Tuesday, March 14, for kids ages 3-5; Wednesday, March 15, for kids ages 1-2; and Thursday, March 16, for kids 1 and younger. All programs at 10 a.m.
Computer classes
The Pasquotank County Library will host the following computer classes: Excel 2 on Monday, May 13; Google Drive on Tuesday, May 14; Word 2 on Wednesday, May 15; and PowerPoint on Thursday, May 16. All classes at 4 p.m. and require pre-registration by calling 335-7536.
Alzheimer’s program
Alzheimer’s Association will host the program, “Leverage Your Lifestyle for Better Brain Health” at the Pasquotank Library Tuesday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Red Cross blood drive
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the InterCounty Ruritan Club meeting room at 118 Woodville Road, Hertford, Thursday, May 16, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Perquimans Outdoors
The Perquimans County Tourism Development Authority will sponsor the program, Perquimans Outdoors, at the Perquimans County Recreation Center, May 17-19.
NC Potato Festival
The three-day 2024 NC Potato Festival will be held in downtown Elizabeth City will be held May 17-19. The event features amusement rides, an auto and bike show, free french fries, food and game vendors, live musical entertainment. Featured events include the National Potato Peeling Contest and the Little Miss Tater Tot Contest. Hours Friday are 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, www.ncpotatofestival.com.
Rootle Roadster Tour
Museum of the Albemarle will host a visit by the PBS North Carolina’s Rootle Roadster Tour for families that include exceptional children Friday, May 17, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Register through the Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families. The visit continues Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Lincoln/Douglas/Reagan Dinner
The Gates County Republican Party is hosting its first ever Lincoln/Douglas/Reagan Dinner at the Jubilant Fields Equestrian Center at 701 Court St., Gatesville, on Saturday, May 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Speakers will include Laurie Buckhout, the GOP candidate for Congress in the 1st House District; Michelle Morrow, GOP candidate for state superintendent of schools; state Rep. Bill Ward, R-Pasquotank, who’s seeking re-election; and Michele Nix, former vice chair of the NC Republican Party. Tickets are $25. Contact: Nikolaus A. Epp, 1-805-406-9414; Chris Odom at 252-319-0261; Sue Tatem at 757-752-0712; or Dave Forsythe at 757-304-2631.
Sunday Garden Stroll
The Chowan County Master Gardeners will host a Sunday Garden Stroll Sunday, May 19, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Library storytime
The Pasquotank Library will host a storytime program with the theme “A Day at the Zoo” for kids ages 3-5 with an adult Tuesday, May 21; for ages 1-2 on Wednesday, May 22; and 1 and younger on Thursday, May 23. All programs are at 10 a.m.
Blooming Brushes
The Pasquotank Library will host the “Blooming Brushes” ceramic flower pot painting program all day on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21-22. A “Tiny Treasures: Floral Edition” program on painting and decorating mini flower bowls will be held May 28-29. Both programs are all day.
Red Cross blood drives
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Wednesday, May 22, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. Ann Catholic Church Parish Hall at 207 N Broad St., Edenton; and on Thursday, May 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom C of the Currituck County Governmental Complex at 2801 Caratoke Highway, Currituck.
Computer classes
The Pasquotank County Library will host the following computer classes: mousing and keyboarding on Monday, May 20; Word 1 on Tuesday, May 21; Excel 1 on Wednesday, May 22; and one-on-one computer help on Thursday, May 23. All classes at 4 p.m. and require pre-registration by calling 335-7536.
Rose Buddies exhibit
Museum of the Albemarle will open a banner exhibit celebrating 41 years of the Rose Buddies Tuesday, May 21, from 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Elizabeth Hudson, editor, and Rebecca Woltz, writer, of “Our State” Magazine will be the guests for a reception.
Red Cross blood drives
The American Red Cross will host blood drives at the Moyock Elementary School gym at 255 Shingle Landing Road, Moyock, on Friday, May 24, from 12:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Library storytime
The Pasquotank Library will host a storytime program with the theme “Strawberries” for kids ages 3-5 with an adult Tuesday, March 28; ages 1-2 on Wednesday, March 29; and 1 and younger on Thursday, March 30. All programs are at 10 a.m.
Computer classes
The Pasquotank County Library will host the following computer classes: Word 2 on Monday, May 28; Excel 2 on Tuesday, May 29; and Google Drive 1 on Wednesday, May 30. All classes at 4 p.m. and require pre-registration by calling 335-7536.
Grilling class
Currituck Cooperative Extension will host a grilling techniques class Wednesday, May 29, at 10 a.m. Class is for all skill levels. Cost is $20. Sign up at https://popupgrilling24.eventbrite.com. Checks made out to NCSU are acceptable at the Currituck Extension Office at 120 Community Way Barco, NC 27917.
ONGOING
Guardian ad Litem
The Guardian ad Litem program in the 1st Judicial District is seeking volunteers for its Guardian ad Litem Program. No specific education or experience is required, just an interest in being a court advocate for abused or neglected children. Contact: 252-331-4562 or visit volunteerforgal.org.
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