April 2024 Events, Resources and Volunteer Opportunities in Pamlico County

Take a look through our calendar of events sourced from every corner of Pamlico County…enough to keep you busy for sure. Also, at the bottom of this long page is an important group of resources and volunteer opportunities. If you have something to include or see a needed correction, please email: [email protected]

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MONDAY, APRIL 1

Pamlico County Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (monthly)

Board of Commissioners meeting, The meeting is in the Patsy Sadler Room at 7p, in the Courthouse Annex, unless there is a larger crowd. Then meetings are held in the second floor courtroom. The Courthouse is at 202 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515. 7 p.m. (bi-monthly)

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 4 – 5:30 pm at The Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Chorale performs in concert at least four times a year, including Spirit of Christmas weekend and opening the Croaker Festival.

Oriental History Museum presents Gone, But not Forgotten: The Changing Landscape of Oriental. The Oriental History Museum is at 802 Broad Street. Hours are: Friday 11-3 and Saturday 1-4. Admission is always free, donations gratefully accepted. For more information about the museum and this exhibit contact us: [email protected]

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Oriental Town Commissioners meeting, Town Hall. Open to the public, 6 p.m.

Pamlico Community Band rehearses every Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. For more information contact Chris Mele at 252-626-6928. St. Peter is at 1149 White Farm Road in Oriental, 7-8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Open Mic Night at the Silos in Oriental. The music begins at 7 p.m.

Town of Oriental Tree Board pruning demonstration, Town Hall. 9 a.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Pamlico County Public Library Book/Tech Mobile Visits Oriental at the Piggly Wiggly, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Arapahoe Town Hall, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Live music at The Red Rooster Pavilion. The Mad Fiddler plays on the Bantam Stage. Cash bar and order dinner on the Silos’ Chow Now app. Music starts at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Yard Sale to benefit the Horses of Pamlico at the Pinedale Food Mart in Bridgeton. Come and get it! Everything under the sun from furniture to knick knacks! 100% of profits go to benefit the Horses of Pamlico. Read more about Horses of Pamlico here. 8 a.m.

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30 a.m. from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected] 8:30 a.m

Memorial services for Melinda Penkava-Smith will be held in Lou Mac Park in Oriental. Melinda passed in November. She was an NPR reporter & host, master gardener, radio DJ and co-founder of TownDock.net. 11 a.m.

Pamlico Community Band performs their Spring Concert at The Old Theater. Musicians from all over the county gather to play a selection of music include highlights from ET The Extra Terrestrial, The Sound of Music, and the march from the movie Patton. This is a free performance and all are welcome to attend. The Old Theater is at 609 Broad Street in Oriental. 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere returns! 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

Oriental’s Drummin’ Dragons get together every Sunday afternoon. You’ll find them in Lou Mac Park in Oriental on Sunday afternoons in summer, weather permitting. In inclement weather, they gather at the Oriental United Methodist Fellowship Hall (and possibly for the winter). All are invited – come on by and learn to drum. (They have some spare drums for you to try.) Have questions before you go? Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 4 – 5:30 pm at The Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Chorale performs in concert at least four times a year, including Spirit of Christmas weekend and opening the Croaker Festival.

NAACP monthly meeting, Senior Service Building in Alliance, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Pamlico Community Band rehearses every Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. For more information contact Chris Mele at 252-626-6928. St. Peter is at 1149 White Farm Road in Oriental, 7-8:30 p.m.

PCHS Baseball and Softball vs. Camp Lejeune (Home) 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Open Mic Night at the Silos in Oriental. The music begins at 7 p.m.

Mystery Book Club, Pamlico County Library (PCHS), 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

Oriental Harbor Waterfronts Committee, Town Hall, open to the public, 8 a.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12

The 2024 Oriental Boat Show. This 3-day Friday-Saturday-Sunday show is organized by the Oriental Rotary Club and is the place to see boats and gear for boats. The Oriental Boat Show has about 100 exhibitors of nautical goods and services. Dealers and brokers bring in boats on land and to the slips at Oriental Marina & Inn. For more info, contact boat show organizers John Barlow 336-312-6522, Sally Belangia 252-671-9288 or email [email protected]. Noon til 6 p.m. – admission $10.00 (includes rest of weekend)

Live music at the Red Rooster (behind the Silos Restaurant in Oriental). Ken Belangia on the Bantam Stage. Cash bar and order dinner on the Silos’ Chow Now app. Music starts at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

Pamlico County Household Hazardous Waste Collection at the Pamlico County Courthouse held by Coastal Environmental Partnership, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30 a.m. from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected] 8:30 a.m

The 2024 Oriental Boat Show. This 3-day Friday-Saturday-Sunday show is organized by the Oriental Rotary Club and is the place to see boats and gear for boats. The Oriental Boat Show has about 100 exhibitors of nautical goods and services. Dealers and brokers bring in boats on land and to the slips at Oriental Marina & Inn. For more info, contact boat show organizers John Barlow 336-312-6522, Sally Belangia 252-671-9288 or email [email protected]. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (includes rest of weekend)

The New Village Brewery in Oriental invites you Pints for Parkinson’s, Saturday, Jasmine Tasty Thai Food Truck is onsite serving spring rolls, Thai Chicken Red Curry, Chicken Pad Thai, and more. In the beer garden, enjoy live music from Noah Jackson Cobb. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. All proceeds from this event benefit Rock Steady Boxing New Bern – helping those with Parkinson’s fight back. 3-7 p.m.

PCHS Prom, 8 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

Oriental’s Drummin’ Dragons get together every Sunday afternoon. You’ll find them in Lou Mac Park in Oriental on Sunday afternoons in summer, weather permitting. In inclement weather, they gather at the Oriental United Methodist Fellowship Hall (and possibly for the winter). All are invited – come on by and learn to drum. (They have some spare drums for you to try.) Have questions before you go? Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

The 2024 Oriental Boat Show. This 3-day Friday-Saturday-Sunday show is organized by the Oriental Rotary Club and is the place to see boats and gear for boats. The Oriental Boat Show has about 100 exhibitors of nautical goods and services. Dealers and brokers bring in boats on land and to the slips at Oriental Marina & Inn. For more info, contact boat show organizers John Barlow 336-312-6522, Sally Belangia 252-671-9288 or email [email protected]. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pamlico Musical Society presents Night Years at The Old Theater. Night Years are an event band based in Raleigh, NC. This nine-piece band specializes in creating memorable musical performances. Night Years features two lead vocalists backed by a team of international musicians and entertainers, including a three-piece horn section. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online here or at Nautical Wheelers at 411 Broad St. Tickets for sold-out shows may become available at the door last minute. For more information, call 252-617-2125. 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 15 Tax Day

Board of Commissioners meeting, The meeting is in the Patsy Sadler Room at 7p, in the Courthouse Annex, unless there is a larger crowd. Then meetings are held in the second floor courtroom. The Courthouse is at 202 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515. 7 p.m. (bi-monthly)

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 4 – 5:30 pm at The Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Chorale performs in concert at least four times a year, including Spirit of Christmas weekend and opening the Croaker Festival.

Pamlico County Middle School Book Fair

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

Pamlico Community Band rehearses every Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. For more information contact Chris Mele at 252-626-6928. St. Peter is at 1149 White Farm Road in Oriental, 7-8:30 p.m.

The One-Off Book Club meets Tuesday, in the backroom of M&M’s Restaurant. Nelda Coats and Nancy Piner invite you to join them in the continuing discussion of Life Worth Living: a Guide to What Matters Most, a new book by the faculty of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. If you have any questions, contact Nelda Coats 252-639-1616 or Nancy Piner 252-670-2615, or just show up at M&M’s Restaurant, on the corner of Water and New Streets. 4 p.m.

Oriental Community Interfaith Youth Group meets at Lou Mac Park in Oriental. All middle school and high school students are welcome, for more information: [email protected] 5-6:30 p.m.

PCHS Track Meet @ Home 4 PM – 7 PM

PCHS Baseball and Softball vs. Northside (Home) 6 PM – 8 PM

Pamlico County Middle School Book Fair

PCMS Talent Show and Title 1 Night 6 PM – 8 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Oriental Planning Board Meeting, Town Hall, Open to the public, 3 p.m.

Anime/Manga Appreciation for Kids (ages 8-12) at the Pamlico County Public Library at PCHS, 5 p.m.

Open Mic Night at the Silos in Oriental. The music begins at 7 p.m.

Pamlico County Middle School Book Fair

Imagine Pamlico sponsors a nonprofit seminar on Building a Better Board with Senior Advisor Todd Brantley from Armstrong McFuire. Delamar Center, Pamlico Community College. Lunch included. Register for Free at here. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

The Pamlico County Democratic Party meets ‘virtually’ on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. For more information on attending, email [email protected]

The Pamlico Progressives are a concerned group of citizens who seek to bring about change by focusing on issues that affect our community and by holding elected officials accountable. They seek to let our collective voices be heard to influence positive change. They meet as needed. All are welcome to join them. For more information, follow them on Facebook or call Diane Lemieux at 802-318-1083, 4 p.m.

Open jam session at Pamlico Community College, open to all. Bring your instrument – or voice – or maybe only a chair to just come to listen to the harmonies. It all happens in PCC’s Delamar Center Auditorium. PCC is on Hwy 306 between Grantsboro and Arapahoe. For more info, contact Denise McDermott 252-249-1851 ext 3113 [email protected]. 6 p.m.

Pamlico County Middle School Book Fair

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Live music at the Red Rooster (behind the Silos Restaurant in Oriental). Brant Island Strings on the Bantam Stage. Cash bar and order dinner on the Silos’ Chow Now app. Music starts at 7 p.m.

57th Annual Fish Fry, Hwy 306 and Hwy 55, Grantsboro. Take-out only. 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Pamlico’s Gamer Time for Teens Pamlico County Public Library (PCHS) Come to the library to play on Nintendo Switch or Wii, 3:30 p.m.

Pamlico County Middle School Book Fair

PCMS 8th Grade Dance 6 PM – 8:30 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

Pamlico’s Gamer Time for Kids Pamlico County Public Library (PCHS) Come to the library to play on Nintendo Switch or Wii, 11 a.m.

Car, Truck and Bike Show at the Pamlico County Community College. Fundraiser for Gatlin Creek Community Center. Food. Raffles. Music. And other fun things to do. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30 a.m. from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected] 8:30 a.m

The SailPack Interconference Regatta is an official interconference event recognized by the ICSA, the governing body of college sailing. There are about 18 collegiate teams participating in two days of sailing. Saturday night is the BBQ at Bow to Stern (290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd) with live music beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served from 6-7 p.m. This is a fundraiser to help students defray the cost of travel and the regatta as a whole. Tickets are $15 and are available at Bow to Stern Boating and the Provision Company.  Follow signs and attendants on Blackwell Point Loop for parking.

Spaghetti Fundraiser, New Bethlehem OFWB Church, 3655 Neuse Road, Grantsboro. Dine in or Take out. Call to reserve your plates. Call Dot at 252-675-1453. All funds go toward charitable giving throughout the year. Suggested donation is $10/plate and includes salad, roll, homemade dessert, tea and Spaghetti. 5-7 p.m.

Walk-in Bathtub Improv Comedy returns. Their performance, A Bunch of Clowns, celebrates World Circus Day. Join the group at 3p for a free Improv Comedy workshop. (The Old Theater may start it’s own improv group from this workshop.) Tickets are $20 for general admission. Old Theater members, military and students are $15. Wine and soft drinks available by donation. Available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and online at this link. 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

Oriental’s Drummin’ Dragons get together every Sunday afternoon. You’ll find them in Lou Mac Park in Oriental on Sunday afternoons in summer, weather permitting. In inclement weather, they gather at the Oriental United Methodist Fellowship Hall (and possibly for the winter). All are invited – come on by and learn to drum. (They have some spare drums for you to try.) Have questions before you go? Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

The SailPack Interconference Regatta is an official interconference event recognized by the ICSA, the governing body of college sailing. There are about 18 collegiate teams participating in two days of sailing.

MONDAY, APRIL 22

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 4 – 5:30 pm at The Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Chorale performs in concert at least four times a year, including Spirit of Christmas weekend and opening the Croaker Festival.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23

Town of Oriental Tree Board Meeting at Town Hall, 9 a.m.

Pamlico Community Band rehearses every Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. For more information contact Chris Mele at 252-626-6928. St. Peter is at 1149 White Farm Road in Oriental, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Pamlico County Republican Party meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month in the Pamlico County Courthouse Annex Room in Bayboro. All are welcome to attend. For more information visit PamlicoGOP.com or call Chairman Dave Wickersham @ 252-269-4101, 6:30 p.m.

Women 16 and up are invited to register for “Empowerment Self-Defense for Women” at Pamlico County Community College. Darla Bolon teaches the class. Learn effective prevention skills in a safe and supportive environment. Fee is $25 for both classes. Pre-registration is required – call Denise at 252-249-1851 × 3113 or email: [email protected]. For specific questions about the class, contact Darla at 614-327-7209, [email protected]. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

Trendy Reads Book Club, Pamlico County Library. March Book Selection, The Library Book by Susan Orlean, 5 p.m.

Teen Anime/Manga Club Pamlico County Public Library at PCHS, 3:30 p.m.

Open Mic Night at the Silos in Oriental. The music begins at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Women 16 and up are invited to register for “Empowerment Self-Defense for Women” at Pamlico County Community College. Darla Bolon teaches the class. Learn effective prevention skills in a safe and supportive environment. Fee is $25 for both classes. Pre-registration is required – call Denise at 252-249-1851 × 3113 or email: [email protected]. For specific questions about the class, contact Darla at 614-327-7209, [email protected]. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Pamlico’s Gamer Time for Teens Pamlico County Public Library (PCHS) Come to the library to play on Nintendo Switch or Wii, 3:30 p.m.

PCHS Baseball and Softball vs. Southside (Home) 6 PM – 8 PM

Special Olympics (Pamlico County High School, 601 Main St, Bayboro, NC 28515, USA)

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Oriental Farmers Market, by the harbor, 8-11 a.m.

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30 a.m. from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. Saturday’s ride is about ten miles, at a conversational pace. Those who wish to can continue on a longer route at a faster pace in a single paceline format Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected] 8:30 a.m

Live music at the Red Rooster (behind the Silos Restaurant in Oriental). With the Gospel and Blues BBQ. This is a free concert. Bring your own chair, dance on the lawn, and enjoy the music Saturday night. Line up coming. Sponsored by the Pamlico County Arts Council, 3-8 p.m.

The Old Theater presents Alex Williams, a singer/composer and multi-instrumental performer. Raised in New Jersey, Williams debuted with his hometown heroes Kool and the Gang and was part of the production of Ladies Night and the Joanna single. Tickets are $20 for general admission. Old Theater members, military and students are $15. Wine and soft drinks available by donation. Available at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and online at this link. 3 p.m and 7:30 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Cycling from Oriental. Rides start at 8:30am from the Bean from spring to fall, as the weather permits. In the fall, the start time switches to 10:00am. The Sunday ride is fast, with pace and distance decided by the riders, usually between 15-17 mph for 25-30 miles in a single paceline format. Just show up with bike and helmet and you’re off! Questions? Contact Keith Gapen at [email protected]

Oriental’s Drummin’ Dragons get together every Sunday afternoon. You’ll find them in Lou Mac Park in Oriental on Sunday afternoons in summer, weather permitting. In inclement weather, they gather at the Oriental United Methodist Fellowship Hall (and possibly for the winter). All are invited – come on by and learn to drum. (They have some spare drums for you to try.) Have questions before you go? Contact Doug Carmichael at [email protected], 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 29

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 4 – 5:30 pm at The Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The Chorale performs in concert at least four times a year, including Spirit of Christmas weekend and opening the Croaker Festival.

The Gathering, at The Bean in Oriental. You’re invited to check out The Gathering – a new group sponsored by Oriental United Methodist Church to make space for community and conversation in a non-traditional setting. There’s no hard sell – just a place to gather and talk. Call 252-249-0213 or email [email protected]. 6 p.m.

PCHS Softball vs. Croatan (Home) 6 PM – 8 PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Pamlico Community Band rehearses every Tuesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. For more information contact Chris Mele at 252-626-6928. St. Peter is at 1149 White Farm Road in Oriental, 7-8:30 p.m.

RESOURCES

Alcoholics Anonymous meets throughout the week at several locations in the area: At Oriental Free Will Baptist Church at 600 Ragan Road in Oriental, Tuesdays at 8p, and again Friday nights at 8p. (2nd brick building on the left).

At Alliance United Methodist Church at 687 Main Street in Bayboro, Thursday at 7:30 pm. (a great meeting for new members).

At St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 402 Freemason Street in Oriental, Sunday at 7 p.m.

“If you want to drink, that’s your business… If you want to stop drinking, that’s ours.” Alcoholics Anonymous New Bern Hotline:(252) 633-3716

Al-Anon – for those worried about someone with a drinking problem – meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 403 Mildred Street in Oriental. It is open to all.

Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) – At Oriental Free Will Baptist Church at 600 Ragan Road in Oriental (2nd brick building on left). Open Meeting Tuesdays from 6:30-6:70 p.m. Women’s Group Saturday 6:30p.

Narcotics Anonymous – A group atmosphere which provides help from peers, and offers an on-going support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Never Alone – meets Wednesday at 7 pm. at Alliance United Methodist Church, 687 Main Street in Bayboro.

For a list of other meetings in Pamlico County, including Narcotics Anonymous, click here.

The Pamlico Survivors of Suicide Support Group (SOS) is a free support group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Whether it happened recently or decades ago, all are welcome to attend these sessions which are led by experienced counselors. Contact Branson Dunn at 304-839-4131 [email protected] or Katherine Hudson at 252-745-4510 for information about the date, time and location of the next group meeting.

*People living with Parkinson’s Disease in and around Pamlico County now have a support group. Pamlico Parkinson’s Network provides a place to talk, as well as learn what those with PD can do – and what’s being done – to deal with the still-incurable condition. PPN meetings are open not only to people with Parkinson’s but also to those who care for – and about them. For more info, contact Dave at [email protected], Kim at 670-8987

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

*The Neuse Neighbors Network (NNN) needs you. NNN is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to helping local seniors age in place. NNN volunteers choose the type and timing of the tasks they can help with. There are no fixed commitments and you can meet new people. For more information on volunteering or becoming a member, call 252-665-8807 or email [email protected]

*Vennie Himbry is looking for land or a building to be donated to her non-profit called the Bayboro Development Center to help people who have been incarcerated in the county get back on their feet. Contact Vennie at [email protected]

*Child Advocates Needed: The NC Guardian ad Litem Program for Judicial District 3B (Carteret, Craven and Pamlico Counties) is recruiting volunteer Guardian ad Litem Child Advocates. We provide training and support for this important role as the "voice of the child" in court. When a petition has been filed alleging that a child has been abused or neglected, the Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate is appointed by the Judge to do an independent investigation of the child's circumstances, get to know the child and their wishes, and provide information in court about what is truly in that child's best interest. To learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of a child, go to www.volunteerforgal.org or call us at 252-639-3232.

*Pamlico County Senior Services needs more volunteers to help build handicap access ramps at the homes of some of Pamlico’s older residents. Senior Services provides the materials while volunteers led by Tim Balfour construct one ramp every month. Contact Tim at 745-3247 to offer a hand for the next project.

*Pamlico County Fishes And Loaves is collecting canned goods and has a drop-off point inside First Citizens Bank in Oriental. Fishes and Loaves is a cooperative effort of a number of churches and organizations in Pamlico County working to provide food to the hungry.

*Horses of Pamlico is looking for volunteers to visit the horses or help with farm repairs. They would like to have regular volunteers who can commit to at least one day a week. No experience with horses necessary. Must sign a waver. Text Sharon Vandiford for more information, 252-474-7838

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