June 2024 Events and Resources for Pamlico County, NC

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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SATURDAY, JUNE 1

A local BSA Scout Troop and Pack are holding a Yard Sale to raise money for summer camp and other scouting activities. Fundraising Yard Sale for the BSA Scout Troop and Pack 777, at the parking lot of the old Piggly Wiggly (and new Motion Church) in Grantsboro, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

All are invited to join the Pierce Chapel AME Zion Church congregation for the comedy play Church Folks. The Church is fundraising to help pay to tap into the county’s septic system, an estimated cost of $7,500. The play is free, but donations are welcome. Contact Gregory Green at [email protected]. Pierce Chapel is at 606 Holman Street, Oriental, NC, 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

Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) presents the 2023 Dragon’s Breath Regatta May 31 – June 2. Race headquarters at the Oriental Marina and Inn. Race Notice. If you have questions about registering or racing, [email protected].

The Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association invites you to join them for the CDSOA Rendezvous from May 31 – June 2. If you own a Cape Dory or are interested in these legendary boats, you’re welcome to join the CDSOA for the rendezvous. The three day event will be held off Broad Creek. Tent and small camper parking are available, and there is sufficient water depth for anchoring out. There is no fee to attend. Click here for the full event itinerary, contact and registration information.

Brant Island Strings performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 3-4:30 p.m.

Songs from The Road Band performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 5-7 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere returns! (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

Shine a Light on a Future Annual Luminary Launch held by the Oriental Woman’s Club, Lou Mac Park, Oriental, 8-9 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) presents the 2023 Dragon’s Breath Regatta May 31 – June 2. Race headquarters at the Oriental Marina and Inn. Race Notice. If you have questions about registering or racing, [email protected].

The Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association invites you to join them for the CDSOA Rendezvous from May 31 – June 2. If you own a Cape Dory or are interested in these legendary boats, you’re welcome to join the CDSOA for the rendezvous. The three day event will be held off Broad Creek. Tent and small camper parking are available, and there is sufficient water depth for anchoring out. There is no fee to attend. Click here for the full event itinerary, contact and registration information.

The Old Theater Presents Mac McRoy and The South Point Band. Mac McRoy and The South Point Band play traditional Bluegrass and gospel. Tickets are $25 for general admission. $20 for OT members, military, and students. Kids under 6 free. Get your tickets online here. Tickets may also be purchased at Nautical Wheelers at their Oriental and New Bern locations. For more information, call 252-249-0477, 3 p.m.

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.

Sunday Funday Trivia with Emily at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 4-6 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 3

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.

PCMS Athletic Awards 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (PCHS Auditorium)

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

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

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, JUNE 5

Chair Yoga at Pamlico County Public Library, 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 5:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

PCMS 8th Grade Promotion (PCHS Auditorium) 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

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.

Join the Pamlico County Public Library as they kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Program with a dragon adventure. We will make fun dragon crafts, read a book about a dragon, and make noise as we watch the Dragon Parade, 12:45 p.m.

Music by Mac the Swamp Monkey at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 5:30 p.m.

Pamlico County High School Graduation 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

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

Horses of Pamlico Fun Horse Show at the George R. Brinson Memorial Arena, 127 River View Rd, Arapahoe, 10 a.m.

Mermaid Mixed-Media class held by the Pamlico County Arts Council, Pamlico Interiors in Bayboro, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Pamlico County Library Book Sale, You asked and we responded! Starting Saturday, March 9th, the Friends will hold monthly book sales at the white trailer (annex) located behind the current library. We will be open from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the second Saturday of each month. Take as many books as you wish and donate what you can...no set prices. We look forward to seeing you! 10-2 p.m.

Join the Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) on the water. Saturday is the PHRF race, for large keelboat racing. Register at the ODC website or contact Commodore Bob Slook for more information: [email protected], 1 p.m.

Foraging Class, Pamlico Lighthouse Farm Ministries and Wamesa Jo Ropp, 3154 Mill Pond Rd, Bayboro, 3 p.m.

The Old Theater Presents ‘The Dust Parade.’ Tickets are $25 for general admission. $20 for OT members, military, and students. Kids under 6 free. Get your tickets online here. 7 p.m.

The New Village Brewery in Oriental invites you Pints for Parkinson’s, Saturday, All proceeds from this event benefit Rock Steady Boxing New Bern – helping those with Parkinson’s fight back. Big Jim Kohler and Kathy perform, 3-7 p.m.

The County Opry Vendor’s Fair at the County Opry in Grantsboro, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere returns! (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

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.

Join the Oriental Dinghy Club (ODC) on the water. Sunday, it’s dinghy racing. Boats smaller than 20’ like: Sunfish, Lasers, Wayfarers, FJs, 420s, Vanguards and any other centerboard/ dagger board boats 20’ or less. Register at the ODC website or contact Commodore Bob Slook for more information: [email protected], 1 p.m.

The Old Theater Presents ‘The Dust Parade.’ Tickets are $25 for general admission. $20 for OT members, military, and students. Kids under 6 free. Get your tickets online here. 7 p.m.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

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

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, JUNE 11

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 Oriental Community Interfaith Youth Group meets at Lou Mac Park. A gathering for middle and high-school age youth of all faiths. They meet the second Tuesday of the month at Lou Mac Park. Contact [email protected], 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 5:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Pamlico Partnership First Aid and CPR Training, 702 A Main St., Bayboro. Sign-up by June 10th.

Pamlico County Public Library and NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Presents SQUID SQUISH - Registration Required, 5th grade + What does a squid and an octopus have in common? Students will find out while exploring the amazing world of mollusks! Participants examine the anatomy and adaptations of these cephalopods through scientific investigation and squid dissection, 1pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

New Exhibition at the Oriental History Museum: Hats Off to Oriental, from June 14 through September 7. The new summer exhibit showing off our extensive collection of vintage men's and women's hats of all types, shapes, and sizes. On Saturday July 13 will be a special event...Mad Hatter's Day, where we invite visitors of all ages to come in and try on hats from bygone eras.Oriental's History Museum is located at 802 Broad Street. Hours are: Friday 11-3, Saturday 1-4. Admission is always free, donations gratefully accepted. For more information contact us:[email protected]

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

Inshore Fishing Tournament - "Building the Future" With two divisions (pro division-2 anglers per boat $150 and family division $100) both offering cash and prize winnings. We also have the Big Fish Challenge for the Pros. Gates open at 4am, weigh in at 2pm, and awards beginning at 4:15pm. Your participation will make a difference - a portion of the proceeds will support the PCA Capital Campaign Building Fund, helping to shape a brighter future for our community. Visit https://pamlicochristianacademy.org/fishing-tournament/ for more information and register. 11089 Nc 55 Hwy E, Grantsboro, 4 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

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere returns! (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16  Father’s Day

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, JUNE 17

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.

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)

TUESDAY, JUNE 18

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, JUNE 19 Juneteenth

Chair Yoga at Pamlico County Public Library, 10 a.m.

Pamlico County Library Bingo/Scavenger Hunt for Kids 4+ in Bayboro, 11 a.m.

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 5:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

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]

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Pamlico County Public Library Aurora Fossil Museum Fossil Dig, -Registration Recommended, All ages 1 ,p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

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

Pamlico County Library Book Club, Family Friendly Book club. Pick up your copy of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen from the library starting May 20th. We will meet for an activity and book discussion, 11 a.m.

Pamlico County Library Adventure Book Club, 12 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

Silospalooza 2024. Behind the Silos Restaurant in Oriental. Music starts at two and runs til late. Playing on the Red Rooster stage. The Lineup:
• 3 – 4:30 The Stagger Brothers (Folk / Rock)
• 5 – 6:30 Heart Stop (Classic Rock)
• 6:30 – 7 Pizza Eating Contest
• 7 – 8:30p Luna Flora (Trippy Beach)
• 9 – 10:30 Southern Hellcats (50s / 60s Rockabilly)

Ken Belangia performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6 p.m.

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere returns! (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

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, JUNE 24

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, JUNE 25

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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Pamlico County Public Library Drop-in Craft: Tie Dye Shirts, Ages 4+. Bring your white cotton shirt and turn it into a Tie Dye Masterpiece, 10 a.m - 2p.m.

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race. Boats rendezvous at Oriental Marker #1SC on each Wednesday for a relatively carefree race around the government marks. Just show up. The race does the “normal” US Sailing countdown. Which ever is more upwind, Garbacon or Adam’s Creek, is the weather mark, round the other as the leeward mark and finish at Oriental 1. VHF Channel 78a for communications. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Contact Joe Valinoti – [email protected]. The race starts at 5:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 27

Pamlico County Public Library Rock Painting, All Ages. Paint rocks in the library! 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

Pamlico County Public Library Shelton Magic Show, 1 p.m.

Hoff’n’Finch perform at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29

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

Karaoke at Squidders Bait and Tackle in Vandemere returns! (Read about Squidders here) 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

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.

RESOURCES

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

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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