The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at the Harrison Family YMCA in Rocky Mount on Tuesday, September 27th from 10 until 2. Race to give blood in September. When you give blood between September 1st and the 30th, you are automatically entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR racing experience. […]

Picnic for Peacemakers is being held on Thursday, October 6th with doors opening at 6:00. The event will be at the Englewood Baptist Church (1550 South Winstead Avenue) in Rocky Mount. Individual admission is $40. Join the Peacemakers for an evening of celebration and hope. For table sponsorship, to purchase individual seats or for more […]

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a golf tournament to benefit Veterans Residential Services of Wilson which is an organization that serves homeless and at-risk Veterans. The tournament will take place on Friday, October 7th at Willow Springs Country Club (3033 US-301) in Wilson. The cost will be $65 per person or $260 per team […]

The Three Rivers Land Trust is holding a Habitat Summit on October 7th at the Charles Mack Citizen Center (215 N Main Street) in Mooresville. The Summit was developed as a platform for wildlife biologists, foresters, and natural resource professionals to share sound management advice to landowners and land managers. Subject-matter experts will come together […]

The Philadelphia Baptist Church (6701 Taylor Store Road) in Nashville will hold its BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on Friday, October 7th from 11 until the food is gone. Eat-in or take-out. Plates are $10 and include green beans, potatoes, and dessert.

As part of Selma's Railroad Days Festival is the My Kid's Club Railroad Days 5K. Runners and walkers take on a fast course through downtown Selma, followed by a fun Caboose Run for the kids. The event this year takes place on Saturday, October 8th at 8:30. All event proceeds benefit MKC's afterschool education programs […]

The VFW Post 2057 (11270 E NC-97) in Rocky Mount is having a Pig Pick ‘N on Saturday, October 8th from noon until the food runs out. There will be BBQ, potatoes, green beans, roll and dessert for $8. You can eat in or take out. This feast is held in conjunction with the annual […]

The Battleboro United Methodist Church is having a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8th from 2 until 5. There will be a carnival with food and games along with hayrides, balloon animals, pumpkin painting and more. The event is free.

The United Way Tar River Region is hosting United WE CAN food sculpture contest on Friday, October 14th starting at 3:00 at the Rocky Mount Mills Power House. Teams will be constructing sculptures from nonperishable canned, boxed items and fresh veggies. Judging will begin at 6 and awards will be given at 7:15. Collected items […]

The Triangle Land Conservancy has a new event, “Become a Tree Detective!” at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve (2713 Mt Sinai Road, Secondary Entrance) in Chapel Hill on October 15th from 10 until 11:30. This activity is about playing and having fun in the forest with activities geared towards 6-to-10-year-old, but the whole family is welcome. […]

The Arc of Wilson County’s Hope Singers will hold a Fall Concert on Thursday, October 20th at the Wilson Agricultural Center (1806 Goldsboro St S SW, Wilson) starting at 6:30. Tickets are $5.00.

Brunswick stew, yum. Get yours at Parkwood Baptist Church (1731 Hunter Hill Road) in Rocky Mount on Saturday, October 22nd for $8 a quart. Call 252-443-5011 to purchase a ticket. Pick up will be from 10 to 6 with proceeds benefiting missions’ trip.

On Saturday, October 22nd, the Oak Grove Boys along with the Right Road Trio and The King's Messengers will be at Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church (5921 Bridgersville Road) in Elm City. Doors open at 5:00 with the performance to start at 6. Admission is free. There will be food available.

The Cypress Creek Civitan Club’s Fall Bazaar will be on October 26th from 10 until 4 at the New Hope Worship Center (7428 Pearces Road) in Louisburg. Admission is $2 or a canned good. Come shop for fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas items from local crafters and vendors!

Sandy Creek Baptist Church’s Fall Festival will have a chili cook-off, carnival games, Trunk or Treat, and a Bible story time. All of this will take place on Wednesday, October 26th from 6:30 until 8. The church is located at 4160 NC 561 Highway in Louisburg.

Our Lady of the Rosary (2227 Hwy 39/401 N) in Louisburg is holding a three-day large yard sale to support the church’s food pantry and community events. The yard sale starts at noon on Thursday, October 27th and ends Saturday, October 29th at noon. All are welcome.

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s event, Birds and Boos, will be held at Brumley North Parking Lot (3620 Old State Hwy 10, Chapel Hill) on October 27th from 5:30 until 7 pm. Join this spooktacular birding event and happy hour combo at our Brumley North Nature Preserve! There will have a short birding opportunity followed by […]

Our Lady of the Rosary (2227 Hwy 39/401 N) in Louisburg is holding a three-day large yard sale to support the church’s food pantry and community events. The yard sale starts at noon on Thursday, October 27th and ends Saturday, October 29th at noon. All are welcome.

Oak Level Ruritan Club (3551 Oak Level Road) in Rocky Mount will hold a BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on Friday, October 28th 11 to 7. Plates are $10. Homemade desserts will be $2.

The Harold D Cooley Library (114 West Church Street) in Nashville is holding a Fall Festival on Friday, October 28th from 4 to 5:30. The event will have games, prizes, and candy.

The St. Therese Catholic Church Women's Group will be holding an indoor yard sale in the Parish Hall (700 Nash St N, Wilson) on Saturday, October 29th from 7 until 11:30 am. There will be a large selection of furniture, home decor, toys, books, Christmas items, sports equipment, and much more.

Our Lady of the Rosary (2227 Hwy 39/401 N) in Louisburg is holding a three-day large yard sale to support the church’s food pantry and community events. The yard sale starts at noon on Thursday, October 27th and ends Saturday, October 29th at noon. All are welcome.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Tar River Region is teaming up with the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Rocky Mount to host a trunk or treat in the parking lot of the Lucy Ann Boddie Brewer Clubhouse (405 W. Raleigh Blvd) on October 29th from noon until 3. This is a free event and […]

Join the Nash County Cooperative Extension as trunks are turned into giant candy bowls of treats. Plus, there will be a kid-friendly spooky trail outdoors in the Nash County Arboretum gardens. Event is on Monday, October 31st from 6 until 7:30 at the Nash County Agriculture Center’s east upper parking lot (1006 Eastern Avenue) in […]

The Triangle Land Conservancy’s First Saturday Hike will be at Horton Grove Nature Preserve (Jock Road) in Bahama on November 5th from 10 until noon. The hike will be around 3 miles with a trail guide on a beautiful crisp fall morning. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required at triangleland.org.

Our Lady of the Rosary in Louisburg will be holding an Autumn Vendor Pop-up with crafts, food and more. Come to the church on Saturday, November 5th from 10 until 3.