Out and About lists current events sponsored by nonprofit groups and churches in Bertie County. Please send listings to the Bertie Ledger-Advance, 109 South King St., Windsor, NC 27983, or e-mail them to bhoggard@apgenc.com. All events must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Monday.
April 28
Albemarle Chorale Presentation planned
EDENTON — The Albemarle Chorale will be presenting “A Woman’s Voice: Music by Women” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at Edenton United Methodist Church.
Edenton United Methodist Church is located at 225 Virginia Rd. in Edenton.
April 30
Notice of Special Meeting
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Board of Elections will be hosting a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30.
Th meeting is to discuss an early voting plan for November.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is held at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
April 30 — May 2
Annual Spring Revival
WINDSOR — The St. Luke Missionary Baptist church is planning their revival at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 30 — Wednesday, May 2.
The St. Luke MBC is located at 102 St. Luke Church Rd. in Windsor.
April 25 — May 11
Early Voting Begins
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Board of Elections will open up for early voting from 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m. beginning on Thursday, April 25 and ending Saturday, May 11.
The times for Saturday, May 11 are from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
May 4
Annual Yard Sale
WINDSOR — The Historic Hope Plantation is planning their annual yard sale from 8 a.m. — 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 4.
The Historic Hope Plantation is located at 132 Hope House Rd. in Windsor.
5K Color Fun Run slated
WILLIAMSTON — The Marin County Arts Council is planning their annual 5k color fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4.
Adult runner in advance is $25, day of the race is $30. Ages 8 — 18 are $15 and under 8 are free.
Register online with evenbrite or stop by the Martin County Arts Council.
The event will be held in downtown Williamston.
May 05
Albemarle Chorale Presentation planned
ELIZABETH CITY — The Albemarle Chorale will be presenting “A Woman’s Voice: Music by Women” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth City.
Admission is free but donations are welcome.
First United Methodist Church is located at 201 South Road St. in Elizabeth City.
May 07
Notice of Meeting
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Board of Elections will be hosting their monthly meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
May 11
African Dance Workshops planned
ROBERSONVILLE — African Dance Class will be held from 1 — 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 at WC Chance East End Cultural Center.
The dance learned will be performed on Saturday, June 1. There is no experience needed and all ages are welcome.
For more information call Nadirah Rahman at 202-469-0273.
The WC Chance East End Cultural Center is located at 304 Cochran St. in Robersonville.
May 13
Notice of Election Day Meeting: Second Primary Elections
WINDSOR — The Bertie Board of Elections is hosting a pre-election day meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 13.
The meeting is to prepare for Election Day procedures for the second primary election.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
May 14
Notice of Election Day Meeting: Second Primary Election
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Board of Elections is hosting a meeting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14.
The purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the election night results.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
Second Primary Election set
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Board of Elections will conduct the statewide second primary election on Tuesday, May 14.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
May 16
Annual Golf Classic set
WILLIAMSTON — Martin Community College Foundation is planning their annual golf classic beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16.
The registration deadline is April 23.
Roanoke County Club is located at 1380 Fairway Dr. in Williamston.
May 24
Notice of Meeting: Canvass
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Board of Elections will be conducting a canvass for votes at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24.
The Bertie County Board of Elections is located at 210 West Watson St. in Windsor.
June 14 — 15
12th Annual 301 Endless Yard Sale planned
MULTIPLE COUNTIES — 12th annual 301 Endless Yard sale is planned from 7 a.m. — 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15.
Over 100 mile stretch of highway in NC through Halifax, Nash, Wilson, Johnston and Harnett counties.
Learn more at 301endlessyardsale.com.
Ongoing
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.
Volunteers Needed
WINDSOR — East Carolina University Home Health and Hospice is currently searching for volunteers.
To schedule a presentation about the volunteer program or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Shameka Watford at 252-209-3737 or via email at shameka.watford@vidanthealth.com.
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.
Bertie County Veterans Office Provides Service
WINDSOR — Bertie County Veterans Affairs Officer Denise Clark acts as the local advocate for veterans, to provide information about rights and benefits.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 252-794-5304.
DAV Claims
WILLIAMSTON — The Disabled American Veterans meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month to file claims at the AMVETS Post 227 Building, 214 East Main St. in Williamston.
There is no charge for this service.
For more information, contact service officers Charles Lins at 252-508-6326 or Charles “Red” Beddard at 252-802-0633.
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.
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.
Stroke Survivor Support Group
EDENTON — A Stroke Survivor Support Group sponsored by ECU Health Chowan Hospital meets at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Chowan Ag Building/Cooperative Extension.
For more information, contact Jacki or Jordan in the Rehabilitation Department by calling 252-482-6767.
Most Popular
Comments / 0