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.
May 31
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, May 31.
Trial by Fire, Journey Tribute 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.
May 31 — June 1
National Black Bear Festival
PLYMOUTH — 10th Annual National Black Bear Festival will be held the evening of May 31 and Saturday, June 1.
There will be over 40 activities.
June 14
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, June 14.
Wayne Euliss, Elvis Tribute Artist 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.
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.
June 15
Juneteenth Celebration set
WINDSOR — The Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday June, 15.
There will be parades, vendors, food, fun, music and more.
For more information contact Chief Cherry at 910-583-7309, Oscar Jones at 252-287-8536 or Toya Watford at 252-287-7934.
The Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration will be held at 505 South Queen St. in Windsor.
June 21
Make Music Bertie County
WINDSOR — The Bertie County Arts Council will be hosting make music on Friday, June 21.
This festival is a part of Make Music Day, an international summer solstice music celebration occurring around the world.
June 28
Music on Main
WILLIAMSTON — The Downtown music series will be from 6 — 9 p.m. on Friday, June 28.
RT Johnson 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.
July 8
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 11
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 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 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.
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. 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
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.
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