There will be a Blood Drive at Scotland Neck First Baptist Church on Thursday, September 9 from 2 to 6pm in the fellowship hall.  Visit Red Cross Blood and enter Scot Neck Public to schedule an appointment or to learn more.

The Travis Manion Foundation is one of the nation’s leading veterans service organizations and will host the Raleigh 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race on Saturday, September 11th at 8:30 am at the Jefferson L Sugg Farm Park in Holly Springs.  To register or to find more information, visit 911heroesrun.org.

Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church will host a Gospel Sing featuring “The Perrys” on Friday, September 17 at 7pm.  The church is located at 5921 Bridgersville Road in Elm City.  All are welcome.

The Wilson Botanical Gardens will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, September 25th to celebrate “Take A Child Outside Week!” Join them for an afternoon of fun, entertainment, artists, games, activities, crafts, and much more from 1-4pm.  Admission is just $5 per car.  Call 252-237-0111 for more information.

Praise Jesus Ministries invites the public to join them on Saturday, September 25th from 4 to 7pm at Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forrest for a “Make Us One Ministries” gathering based on John 17. Learn about the different ministries that are available.