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Comedy show
The “Everything Church Comedy Show” will be held at 6 p.m. June 2 at Christ’s Church, 745 Davenport Farm Road, Winterville. The event will feature gospel comedian NotKarltonBanks and will be hosted by Davonte Jones. Tickets are $50. Visit facebook.com/anditisso12.
Kids Lip Sync Competition
Farmville Community Arts Council will host a Kids’ Lip Sync Competition from 6-8 p.m. June 22 at the Paramount Theater, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville. There will be individual and group categories for participants up to age 18. Entry fee is $20. Songs must be family-friendly. Visit facebook.com/FarmvilleArts for registration information.
Plant swap
The Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Pitt County are hosting a plant swap at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at the Pitt County Arboretum, 403 Government Circle. Bring up to five plants, gardening tools, planters, etc., provided they are healthy and in good condition, and pick up to five that others have brought to take home. Swapping will start about 10 a.m. Please identify plants with a label.
Youth basketball
The Greene County Parks & Recreation Department, 84 N. Perry Drive, Snow Hill, is holding registration for its summer basketball league 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through June 15 in the Wellness Center lobby. The league is for ages 7-16 and the fee is $40. Cash and debit cards are accepted.
Nature Saturdays
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Contentnea Creek, 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, hosts Nature Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. During this time, the park’s trails and play areas are open for visitors to explore. Visit atimeforscience.org.
Browntown picnic
The annual Browntown Community Picnic Day will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 3 at 4618 N.C. 258, Snow Hill. Each family invited to set up a tent or picnic table. Bring your own food/drinks and chairs. Personal grills are welcome or bring charcoal to use the community grill. Tents are available for rent via Cederic Warren. Call 315-7002 for information. The event also will feature historians on site to examine antiques brought in by participants.
Piney Grove Church music series
Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, 4440 Piney Grove Road, just off N.C. 210 five miles East of Angier, will host its Super Sunday Nights Music Series at 6 p.m. on Sundays June 2-Aug. 25. The series will feature many of the region’s talented singers, musicians and quartets as well as several nationally recognized recording artists. It kicks off with musical family, The Whisnants on June 2. The Powell Family will be featured June 9, Gaylon Pope & Sweetwater on June 23 and Wesley Pritchard & Friends on June 30. For a complete lineup and additional information, call 919-639-2481 or visit www.pineygrovechapel.org.
Gospel concert
King’s Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church, 2080 Seven Pines Road, Fountain, will host a gospel concert featuring McCray Dove and The Dove Brothers at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 9.
Aydenopoly
The Ayden Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Aydenopoly social from 6-8 p.m. June 13 at the Chamber Welcome Center, 528 Third St. The chamber will provide snacks and drinks as members explain the details of participating in Aydenopoly, a new way for the business community to connect with customers and contribute to the town’s history. RSVP by June 11 at 746-2266 and chamber@ayden.com.
Market on the Square
The Winterville Chamber of Commerce will host Market on the Square every second Thursday of the month from June through September. The first market will take place June 13 at 252 Main St., Winterville and will include a Touch-a-Truck event. Those interested in becoming a vendor, visit www.wintervillechamber.com to see rules, cost (free for chamber members), set up information, etc.
Sunday in the Park
The 2024 Sunday in the Park concert series will begin June 2 with a performance by Tar River Community Band at the Greenville Town Common, 100 E. First St. Concerts continue from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays through July 21. The free, annual series is hosted by Greenville’s Recreation and Parks Department. Visit greenvillenc.gov. In case of inclement weather, call 758-7246 for cancellation information.
Concert on the Common
The Concert on the Common series will feature Trial By Fire, the Ultimate Journey Tribute on June 13 at the Greenville Town Common.The event will feature food trucks, beer and wine starting at 5:30 p.m and music starting at 6 p.m. Five seasoned North Carolina-based musicians will present the sound and visuals of the Steve Perry era of Journey.
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.
Farmers Market
The Leroy James Farmers Market, 4560 County Home Road, will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information call 902-1724 or visit www.PittCountyNC.gov/MarketEvents.
Health Talks
Health Talks with Jennifer Lane, health educator with the Greene County Department of Public Health, are 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 252-747-5436.
Farmville Senior Council
The Farmville Senior Council, which has been a nonprofit since 1979, meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Farmville Public Library, 4276 W. Church St., Farmville. 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.
Farmworker Donation Drive
Amexcan is sponsoring a donation drive for farmworkers through mid July at the Pitt County Cooperative Extension, 403 Government Circle. Items needed are long-sleeve shirts, gloves and hygiene items. Call 902-1709.
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 or at blood drives coming up at the following locations.
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.-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 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.-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/ greenecountyanimal services. Call to schedule appointment for rabies vaccinations and for animal control issues. Call 747-8000 for after hours animal control.
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, (252) 209-4148 or email howlandbakerjarvis@yahoo.com.
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:
June 14: Container Garden Plants that Make a Splash
July 12: Plants that are Edible and Ornamental
Aug. 9: Drought Defying Darlings for Dry Gardens
Sept. 13: Landscape Plants with Medicinal Value
Oct. 11: Better Late than Never: Fall Landscape Standouts
Nov. 8: Berries, Twigs, and other Unappreciated Attributes
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