Happenings: Events, activities and community announcements

Email announcements at least two weeks in advance to community@reflector.com for publication in The Standard and The Daily Reflector.

Church anniversary

Mount Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 230 Boyd St., Winterville, will observe its 145th Church Anniversary and Homecoming Services on Sunday. The morning guest at 10 a.m. will be Pastor Johnnie Phillips and New Jerusalem Church, and the 3 p.m. afternoon guest will be Dr. Daniel House and St. Peter MB Church. Dinner will be served between services.

Coffee with a Cop

The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office will host Coffee with a Cop from 9-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Coopers Cup, 2588 Railroad St., Winterville. Call 830-4141 or visit www.pittcountysheriff.com.

Opening reception

The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold an opening reception for “Power In Art” from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Greene County Museum, 107 N.W. Third St., Snow Hill. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as a 50/50 raffle and other prizes. All proceeds go to the museum. For more information call 747-1999.

Widows luncheon

Faith Assembly Church Widow’s/Divorced Ministry is hosting a free Widows Empowering Widows luncheon from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Rustic Rose Hall at Homeplace Events Venue, 3815 Emma Cannon Road, Ayden. The event will include a meal, fellowship and encouragement. Register at www.faith-assembly.org/events.

Pastor’s anniversary

Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church, 2506 Mill St., Winterville, will celebrate Pastor Alton K. Wooten’s 14-year anniversary at 10 a.m. on Sept. 15. Bishop Michael Pretty and Joe’s Branch Free Will Baptist Church will be guests.

Sports registration

Greene County is offering online registration for Park and Recreation programs. County residents can sign up for tee ball, baseball, flag football and/or soccer and pay online until Sept. 15. Visit greenecountync.gov/online-sport-registration.

Registration Day

Greene County elections staff will handle voter registrations from 4-6 p.m. on National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 17, at the Greene County Public Library, 229 Kingold Blvd., Suite G, Snow Hill. A Board of Elections meeting will also take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the Greene County Operations Center, 312 S.E. Second St., Snow Hill.

Blood drive

The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the Greene County Museum, 107 N.W. Third St., Snow Hill. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter GreeneCOC to schedule an appointment.

Job Fair

Lenoir Community College will sponsor a Greene County Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Greene County Wellness Center, 84 N. Perry Drive, Snow Hill. This 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.

John Lawson Days

John Lawson Legacy Days will take place Oct. 18-19 at Grifton Historical Museum and Indian Village, 437A Creekshore Drive. Friday’s events run from 5-9 p.m. and feature night cannon firing, storytelling, camp food and entertainment. On Saturday, events run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be cannon firings throughout the day, history presentations, demonstrations and exhibitors inside and outside the museum. For information call 524-0190 or visit www.johnlawsonlegacydays.org.

Ayden forum

The Town of Ayden will host a Community Policing and Utility Forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Ayden Community Building, 548 Second St. Residents are invited to learn about electric, water and sewer rates and how city police are working to keep Ayden safe. There will be an opportunity for those attending to ask questions.

Nature Saturdays

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek, 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, hosts Nature Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. During this time, the park’s trails and play areas are open for visitors to explore. Visit atimeforscience.org.

Health Talks

Health Talks with Jennifer Lane, health educator with the Greene County Department of Public Health, are held at 11 a.m. every third Thursday at the Greene County Senior Center, 104 Greeneridge Road. They are free and open to Greene County Residents. Call 747-5436.

Farmville Senior Council

The Farmville Senior Council meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Farmville Public Library, 4276 W. Church St. Meetings start at 1 p.m. either in-person or via Zoom. For more information or to attend online send an email to farmvilleseniorcouncil@gmail.com.

Hospice volunteers

3HC is seeking volunteers for its hospice program. Volunteers provide support to caregivers, offer companionship to patients and take part in meaningful activities. They also can offer spiritual support, administrative and clerical support, take part in special events and fundraising activities and assist the Wings Program for Grieving Children or the Veterans to Veteran program. Residents of Greene, Pitt, Beaufort or Lenoir counties who would like to spend time with patients and their families in need can email volunteer coordinator Nena Ellis at nellis@3hc.org.

Give blood

The American Red Cross Donation Center, 700 Cromwell Drive, is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday. Visit www.redcross.org or call 758-1140 or 1-800-733-2767 to make appointments at the center.

Animal adoptions

The Humane Society of Eastern Carolina, 3520 Tupper Drive, is open by appointment only from 1-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Visit hsecarolina.org or email HSECgeneral@gmail.com for an adoption application, which must be approved before an appointment is scheduled. Call 413-7247. The organization always is in need of foster families to provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, dogs and cats. Visit hsecarolina.org/become-a-foster.Pitt County Animal Services, 4550 County Home Road, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays by appointment only for adoptions. No owner surrenders are available. Call 902-1725. Visit petango.com/pittshelter to view animals available for adoption. Animal services offers several volunteer opportunities including dog walking, Doggie Day Out and reading buddy programs. Visit pittcountync.gov/153/Animal-Services.The Greene County Animal Shelter, 1985 N.C. 903 North, Snow Hill, is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Call 253-2237 for questions about adoptions and lost pets and visit facebook.com/greenecountyanimalservices. Call to schedule an appointment for rabies vaccinations and for animal control issues. Call 747-8000 for after-hours animal control.

Garden tours

The Pitt County Arboretum will host garden tours from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. The Northside Plant Walks utilize the arboretum and the Northside Walking Trail to tell a story about the plants with each tour. Attendance is free but visitors should pre-register for each event at pitt.ces.ncsu.edu/the-pitt-county-arboretum/northside-plant-walks. Planned walks include:

Sept. 13: Landscape Plants with Medicinal ValueOct. 11: Better Late than Never: Fall Landscape StandoutsNov. 8: Berries, Twigs, and other Unappreciated Attributes

Family Chess Club

The Family Chess Club meets from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Apt To Learn, 650 E. Fire Tower Road, Suite B, Winterville. Chess lectures will be from 6-7 p.m. Chess sets are provided. All levels of players are welcome. The club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation and conducts sanctioned chess tournaments on occasion. Direct any questions to President Jerry Skinner at 209-4148 or email howlandbakerjarvis@yahoo.com.

Project Fan

The Pitt County Council on Aging is providing free fans to individuals older than 60 who have no air conditioning or are unable to afford utilities, have not received a fan from the COA in the last two years and can present a photo ID. Call 752-1717 ext. 206.