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 bhoggard@apgenc.com events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
July 08
Art Camp set
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County 4-H will be hosting an art camp on Monday, July 8.
The cloverbud session for ages 5-7 will be from 10 a.m. — 12 noon. The junior session for ages 8 — 12 will be from 2 — 4 p.m.
Registration is required. Contact the Extension office at 252-789-4370 to reserve your child’s spot. The cost is $10.
The Camp will be held at the Extension Office at 104 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
July 10
Imagination Begins
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting imagination begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10.
Children along with their parents or caregivers are invited to attend the outdoor program presented by Terrill Bell.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
July 11
Dance set
WASHINGTON — The Washington Civic Center will be hosting a dance at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 11.
The dance is from 6:30 — 9:30 p.m. and admission is $10.
The Washington Civic Center is located at 110 North Gladden St. in Washington.
Teen Chef Camp planned
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County 4-H will be hosting a teen chef camp from 2 — 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 11.
This camp is for children ages 12 — 18. Call 252-789-4370 to register.
The camp will be held at the Extension Office at 104 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
July 12
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, July 12.
SOULone 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 17
Pamlico Jo and Cleanwater Flo
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting Pamlico Jo and Cleanwater Flo at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Community Book Club meets
WILLIAMSTON — The community book club will meet at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the Martin Community College Library.
The discussion will be about Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.
The Martin Community College library is located at 1161 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
Yoga planned
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting yoga at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
July 18
Sewing 101
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County 4-H will be hosting sewing 101 from 9 a.m. — 12 noon on Thursday, July 18.
The class is for ages 8 and up. The cost will be $10.
The camp will be held at the Extension Office at 104 Kehukee Park Rd. in Williamston.
July 24
Survival Island
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting survival island at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24.
This will be for youth age children.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
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 30
End of Summer Celebration
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin Memorial Library will be hosting an end of summer celebration at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
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. 10
Book Signing slated
WILLIAMSTON — Demeteria Staton will be hosting her first book signing from 9:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Martin Memorial Library.
The Martin Memorial Library is located at 200 North Smithwick St. in Williamston.
Aug. 17
Family and Friends Weekend planned
WILLIAMSTON — New Life Ministries will be hosting family and friends weekend beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Gaylord Perry Park.
There will be games, food, prizes as well as a backpack giveaway.
Gaylord Perry Park is located at 300 West Pine St. in Williamston.
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
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
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.
Meeting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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