Sept. 19 Community News

Email announcements at least a week in advance to community@reflector.com.

Walking tour

The Pitt County Arboretum will hold a walking tour from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday to introduce plants in the local landscape that have historical or modern medicinal uses. Attendance is free. Preregister at tinyurl.com/pitt-arboretum.

USA Dance

Greenville USA Dance will hold a social dance from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday at the Turnage Theatre, 150 W. Main St., Washington, N.C. Cost is $10 per person.

Financial literacy

Pitt County Cooperative Extension, Bank On North Carolina and local financial institutions will discuss financial literacy, banking basics and taking the necessary steps to strengthen financial stability from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday at 403 Government Circle Suite 2, Greenville. For more information or to register, visit tinyurl.com/banking-basics.

Job fair

Lenoir Community College will sponsor a Greene County Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Greene County Wellness Center, 84 N. Perry Drive, Snow Hill. The event is open to the public. Local employers will be accepting applications and conducting interviews. For more information, contact Dusk Stroud at 527-6223 ext. 706 or dostroud89@lenoircc.edu.

Candidate forum

A candidate forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cornerstone Family Life Center, 1095 Allen Road. Meet the candidates who are running for N.C. Senate, N.C. House of Representatives, Pitt County Board of Commissioners District C and Pitt County school boards seats. Call 752-4156 or email service@mycmbcnc.org.

Carolina Sports Festival

The Carolina Sports Festival is set to take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenville Blvd. Visit tinyurl.com/carolina-sports-festival for tickets. For more information, visit carolinasportsfoundation.org or follow @carolinasportsfoundation on Instagram.

Church anniversary

Good Hope FWB Church, 2506 Mill St., Winterville, will celebrate its 114th anniversary at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6.

Art show fundraiser

The 15th annual Carter Williams Art Show & Fundraiser will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at 2000 Cedar Lane. Proceeds benefit breast cancer research, education and community outreach. Artists and donors are asked to consider contributing artwork or work from their collections to be part of this year’s fundraiser. To donate artwork or for more information contact Sara Caropreso by email at scaropreso@greenvillenc.gov or by phone at 329-4546.

FallFest

FallFest, an outdoor vendor fair benefiting Meals on Wheels in Pitt County, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Pitt County Senior Center, 4551 County Home Road. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Email cshimer@pittcoa.com for more information.

Latino festival

The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina Inc. and the Eastern North Carolina Latin-American Coalition Inc. are hosting the 21st Annual Latino Festival “Celebrating Diversity and Sharing Our Cultures” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Greenville Town Common, 105 E. First St. It will feature tastes, sights and experiences of Latin America through food and performances; opportunities to meet and network with Latino entrepreneurs; and children’s games with prizes and other activities. Contact biancapr@amexcannc.org, jalvarez@amexcannc.org or call 329-0593 or 367-8779.