TODAY
History for Lunch
Museum of the Albemarle will host a “History for Lunch” program at noon in the Gaither Auditorium. Sue Engelhardt, president of the League of Women Voters of Northeastern North Carolina, will provide a lecture on voting rights. Engelhardt’s lecture will be a lead-in to the traveling exhibit, “Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the United States,” scheduled to open Tuesday, June 4.
Library storytime
The Pasquotank County Library will host a storytime program with the theme “Frogs” today for kids ages 1-2 with an adult and Thursday for kids 1 and younger. Both programs are at 10 a.m.
Computer classes
The Pasquotank County Library will host a Word 2 class today and PowerPoint class on Thursday. Both classes are at 4 p.m. and require pre-registration by calling 335-7536.
THURSDAY
Detention Center tours
The N.C. Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will host an open house at the reopened N.C. Juvenile Detention Center at 125 Jessup St., Hertford, from 11 a.m. to 1 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, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Storm flooding, drainage
The city of Elizabeth City will host an open house to seek resident feedback on drainage issues and how the city can better prepare for storm flooding from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Senior Center.
FRIDAY
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 Friday through Sunday, 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 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Register through the Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families. The visit continues Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
SATURDAY
Rotary estate sale
The Elizabeth City Rotary Club will hold an estate sale in the Chesson Gym at Mid-Atlantic Christian University from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items from several prominent river-view homes have been donated, including fine china, jewelry, signed pictures, old coins, furniture and a stamp collection dating from 1939. All proceeds will benefit scholarships for students attending either College of The Albemarle, Elizabeth City State University or Mid-Atlantic University. Donations will also be accepted. Contact: 757-872-7357.
Newbold-White House
The Perquimans County Restoration Center has reopened the Newbold-White House in Hertford for the season. 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.
Gates GOP 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.
SUNDAYSunday Garden Stroll
The Chowan County Master Gardeners will host a Sunday Garden Stroll from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
MONDAY
Computer classes
The Pasquotank County Library will host the following computer classes: mousing and keyboarding on Monday; Word 1 on Tuesday; 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.
EMT Class Celebration
College of The Albemarle’s Emergency Medical Services Program will host its Spring 2024 Perquimans High School EMT Class Celebration in the Perquimans County Emergency Services classroom at 159 Creek Drive, Hertford, at 8:30 a.m.
TUESDAY
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; 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.
UPCOMING
Chamber After Hours
The Perquimans Chamber of Commerce will host an After Hours Non-host Meet and Greet at the Hertford Bay Taphouse at 107 W. Grubb St., Hertford, Wednesday, May 22, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
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.
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.
Hearts and Heroes
Perquimans Emergency Services will host its Hearts and Heroes Celebration at American Legion Post 126, 113 West Academy St., Hertford, Saturday, May 25, at 8 a.m. The event will include a breakfast and recognition of survivors and first responders.
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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