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Red Cross Blood Drive: Pungo District Hospital, 202 E. Water St., Belhaven, 2-7 p.m.
Veterans Day Service, 11 a.m., Veterans Park on East Third Street, Washington, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 15. SSgt. Rochelle Griffin will be guest speaker and local veteran groups will unveil a monument honoring fallen Beaufort County military personnel. The public is invited.
Chocowinity Municipal Building closed in honor of Veterans Day. Trash will not be picked up.
Beaufort Community Concert Association presenting Dale Gonyea, a comic-musician, using the piano to provide humor in his Emmy Award winning style, 7:30 p.m., Washington High School. Association members only.
First Presbyterian Church Women: 9:15 a.m. — Circle IV, church library. 10 a.m. — Circle I, home of Virginia Gibson, 108 N. Reed Drive; Circle II, home of Dorothy Collins, 122 Merrimack Place, Chocowinity; Circle III, at church. 7 p.m. — Circle V, home of Sally McGahey.
Story Hour, Robersonville Public Library. Ages 6 months and up, 10 a.m., second Tuesdays through May 12. (Exception: third Tuesday on Nov. 18.) Telephone: 795-3591.
Conversations Support Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., second and fourth Tuesday, education room of Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center. Conversations provides a place for cancer patients to share their thoughts, concerns, fears and other feelings about the emotional and physical challenges of having cancer with other cancer patients.
Wharton Station Ruritan Club, 7:30 p.m., second Tuesday, club building, Wharton Station Road.
Washington York Rite Bodies, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Orr Lodge, corner Third and Bonner streets. All Companions and Sir Knights are asked to attend.
All Veterans. A Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) service officer will be at Washington National Guard Armory, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, to assist veterans in registering at VA hospitals, etc. Appointment required; no walk-ins accepted. For more information or to make an appointment, call Donald L. Sayers, Commander for D.A.V. Chapter 48 at 252-946-7427 (leave name and telephone number).
Washington Lions Club, 6:45 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Hog Heaven Restaurant, U.S. Highway 264 West.
Washington York Rite Bodies, 7:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Orr Lodge, corner Third and Bonner streets.
Adoption Issues and Education, 7 p.m., second Tuesday, ECU Newman Center, 953 E. 10th St., Greenville.
AfterCare Program of Hillside Funeral Service for persons experiencing the death of a loved one, 7 p.m., second Tuesday, Blackbeard’s, Carolina Avenue, Washington. Meeting for anyone going through the grief process. Books and literature dealing with grief available. Light refreshments. Call 975-4500.
Pamlico Writer's Group, 7-9 p.m., every other Tuesday, Beaufort County Arts Council. Area writers are invited. For information, call Jerry Cuthrell, 946-9471.
Massage Therapy. Free therapeutic foot, hand, and chair massage are available for cancer patients and care providers. Call Angelina Brittle, 975-4308 ext. 109, to schedule an appointment. For more information about any upcoming programs or events, contact Ms. Brittle.
Red Men’s Lodge, 503 E. Third St., Washington. Bingo, 7 p.m., Tuesdays. Doors open 6 p.m. Public invited.
Beaufort County Choral Society rehearsal, 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Grace Harwell Senior Center, next to Civic Center. New and returning singers are encouraged to attend the weekly 2-hour rehearsals. The holiday concert will take place on Friday, Dec. 5, at the Turnge Theater at 8 p.m. Any questions, call Laura Scoble, 402-5783.
Basic Skills/GED Classes, Beaufort County Elementary School, 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Instructor: Sue Rhem. Classes offered at no charge to adults 18 years of age and over. For additional information, call Beaufort County Community College, Nikki Klapp, assessment retention assistant/recruiter, 940-6322.
OPTIONS to Domestic Violence &Sexual Assault Support Group, Tuesdays, 5 p.m. Advocate on call 24 hours a day. 946-3219 or 1-800-682-0767, ask for OPTIONS.
Yoga classes, Moore Aquatic &Fitness Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open to members and non-members. Call 948-9420 for more information.
Exercise program designed for senior citizens, 11 a.m., Tuesdays, Trinity Episcopal Church, Highway 33 West, Chocowinity. Everyone welcome.
Sitazise classes, Mattamuskeet Senior Center, 11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Aurora Recreation Department sponsors an exercise class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m., Aurora Community Center. Cost, $1.50 per class. For information, call 322-5448.
Painting class for Senior Adults 55 and older, 9 a.m., Tuesdays, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center. For information, call 975-9368.
Low Impact Step Aerobics for people 55 and over, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center.
Alcoholics Anonymous Beaufort County Group, Tuesdays, noon, Washington Housing Authority building “Westbrooke,” 100 Manuel Drive, directly behind Classic Auto Body (Highway 264 West). Open meeting. Non-Smoking. For help or information, call 975-6113.
Washington County Chapter, Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Tuesdays, parish house, Grace Episcopal Church, Plymouth. Tuesday: Open speaker meeting. Monday and Friday: Big Book discussion meeting, noon, Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 506 E. Main St., Plymouth. For help anytime, call 792-8428 or 793-2137.
BHM Regional Library Bookmobile Schedule: Martin County — 9:45-10:15, Oak City; 10:25-10:40, Hamilton Ridge Apts.; 10:45-11:45, Hamilton Insurance; 12:15-12:30, North Everettes; 1-1:15, Hattie Mae; 1:30-1:45, Southern Apparel; 2-2:30, Crossroads Church; 2:45-3, Rawls Tractor Repair; 3:10-3:30, Dale Harrison.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12
Red Cross Blood Drive: PCS Phosphate Company Inc., 1530 N.C. Highway 306 South, Aurora, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Beaufort County Department of Social Services, called Board meeting, 4 p.m., room 141, Department of Social Services.
Down East Seniors, 10 a.m., Blackbeard’s Restaurant, 1000 Washington St., Washington. Speaker: Reed Clark, manager of Wal-Mart.
N.C. Estuarium: Nov. 12-14, Home School Days, 11 a.m.-noon. Programs suitable for children ages 6-12. Adult admission fee, $3; student fee, $2 to museum exhibits. If only attending stated program, $2 program fee per child. Wednesday — Backyard Birds; Thursday — Critters of the Pamlico, Focus on Crabs, Fish and River Otters; Friday — Black Bears. Call for preregistration and more information, 948-0000.
Washington Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors, 9 a.m., second Wednesday, Washington Visitor Center.
Broad Creek EMS planning meeting, 7 p.m., second Wednesday, Broad Creek Station, 7214 Broad Creek Rd. (Hwy. NC32 at Black Road.) All residents of the Bunyan fire district are invited.
French Conversation and refresher class, 1:30-3 p.m., Wednesdays, upstairs at Brown Library. For information, call Sylvia Evans, 975-6705.
Divorce Care, a support group for people who are separated or divorced, 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Old Ford Church of Christ, Highway 17 North, Washington. For more information, call 946-5883.
Ecumenical Bible Study Group, 3:30-5 p.m., Wednesdays, Keyesville AME Zion Church, corner Highland Drive and Keyesville Road. Public is welcome.
Family History and Genealogical Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 80 Cedar Circle, Washington is open from 1p.m. to 9 p.m. and available free of charge to anyone interested in researching their ancestral lines.
Billiards for seniors 55-plus, 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.
AHOY Exercise Class, Seniors’ Center, 224 E. Main St., Belhaven, 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays. For information, call the Center, 943-2992.
Line Dancing, Seniors’ Center, 274 E. Main St., Belhaven, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Beginners, 3 p.m. For information, call 943-2992.
Alcoholics Anonymous Horsefeathers Group, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Horsefeathers Lane, Bath. Closed meeting. Non-smoking. Contact number for directions and other information: 945-1298.
Alcoholics Anonymous Beaufort County Group, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Washington Housing Authority building “Westbrooke,” 100 Manuel Drive, directly behind Classic Auto Body (Highway 264 West). Closed meeting. Non-Smoking. For help or information, call 975-6113.
Narcotics Anonymous, Wednesdays and Sundays, 8 p.m., Westbrooke Housing Authority, corner Pontiac and Manuel Drive. Call 945-7704.
N.C. Estuarium: River Roving Educational River Tours. Learn about the history and habitats of the Washington waterfront and Tar-Pamlico River. Tours are Wednesday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. No fee for tour, but advance reservations required; boat limited to 10 passengers. Children must be at least 6 years old; a responsible adult must accompany children under 16. Call 948-0000.
BHM Regional Library Bookmobile schedule: Martin County — 9:30-10:10, Dallas Mobley, 10:12-10:25, Vicky Rogerson; 10:30-10:50, Sidney Peaks; 11-11:30, Margaret Webb; 12-12:30, Linda Perry; 12:40-1, Happy Face; 1:10-1:30, Joan Bagley; 1:40-2:10, Jamesville Community stop; 2:30-3, Smiling Faces; 3:15-3:40, Williamston Senior Center.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
Beaufort County Members of Consumer Family Advisory Committee of East Carolina Behavioral Health hosting their Local Empowerment Group meeting, 7 p.m., Cooperative Extension meeting room off Airport Road, Washington. Interested persons are welcome.
DeMille Book Club, noon, home of Mrs. William Walker, Pierce Street.
Crescite Book Club, noon, with Mrs. John Litchfield at Washington Yacht and Country Club. Call by Tuesday if unable to attend.
Beaufort County Republican Men’s Club, Cliff’s Seafood Restaurant, U.S. Highway 17 South, Chocowinity. Dinner, 6 p.m.; meeting, 6:45 p.m. All Republicans are invited. Guests are welcome.
Martin Community Players presenting Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” Nov. 13-15, Martin County Auditorium (Williamston High School campus, Highway 17). Curtain time: 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets: $8. Senior citizen/student: $6. Tickets sold at the door.
Better Breathers Support Group, 2:30 p.m., Lifestyles Fitness Center behind Beaufort County Hospital. For more information, call Alene Warden, 975-4227.
Washington Senior Dance, 7-10 p.m., Washington Civic Center, featuring music by DJ Lenwood Thurman. Singles and couples over 50 years of age. Admission, $6. No alcohol; no smoking; no children. For more information, call 975-2895 or 975-9368.
Story Hour, Hazel W. Guilford Library, Aurora. Ages 6 months and up, 10 a.m., second Thursdays through May 14. Telephone: 322-5048.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, noon, second Thursday, King Chicken Restaurant. Purpose: To assess needs of at-risk youth in Beaufort County as well as fund and monitor programs targeting these juveniles. Lunch provided for all voting members, program directors and special guests.
Original Washington Branch, Association for the Study of African-American Life History, 7 p.m., second Thursday, Brown Library. Public invited.
Beaufort County Shrine Club, Board of Directors, second Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., social hour; 7:30-8:30, business session.
Tri Community Ruritan Club, second Thursday, Winsteadville Community Center. Dinner, 7 p.m.; business meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Washington County Child Advocacy Council, 7 p.m., second Thursday, the Weyerhaeuser Trowbridge Office Center on Ken Trowbridge Road.
Engelhard Sanitary District Board, 4 p.m., second and fourth Thursday, Hotel Engelhard. Open to public.
Connect the Tots, a fun, educational, and free playgroup for preschoolers (ages 2, 3 and 4) and parents, 10:30 a.m., Thursdays, sponsored by Child Connections, 979 Washington Square Mall. Stories, artwork, singing, playing and snacks. Access to Child Connections Lending Library. Call for information and space availability, 975-4647, Ext. 6.
Basic Skills/GED Classes, Beaufort County Elementary School, 6-9 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Instructor: Sue Rhem. Classes offered at no charge to adults 18 years of age and over. For additional information, call Beaufort County Community College, Nikki Klapp, assessment retention assistant/recruiter, 940-6322.
Rotary Club of Washington, 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Washington Yacht and Country Club.
Washington Moose Lodge No. 1800, 8 p.m., Thursdays. Meal following meeting. Bingo each Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Community Pops Singers rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Cypress Glen auditorium, 100 Hickory St., Greenville. Christmas concert will be performed in mid-December and will consist of both secular and sacred music. Singers from Pitt County and surrounding areas are invited to join. No auditions required. Dues are $10 every four months. For further information, contact Rachel Sturz, 321-8838.
Washington Bible Study for women, Chocowinity United Methodist Church, Thursdays. Call 946-1652 for details.
Options to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Inc. offering a Sexual Assault Survivors’ Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays. Meetings are free and confidential. For information, call 946-3219.
Board and Card games, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, 310 W. Main St., Thursdays, 1-4 p.m., for people 55 and over. 975-9368.
Low Impact Step Aerobics for people 55 and over, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center.
Line Dance classes, sponsored by Washington County Recreation Center, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Roper Elementary gym. For information, call Linda Brannon 793-4528.
Sidney Crossroads AA, big book meeting, 8 p.m., Thursdays, Sidney Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church. Public is invited. For information, call 964-4976 or 943-3493.
Alcoholics Anonymous Beaufort County Group, Thursdays, noon, Washington Housing Authority building “Westbrooke,” 100 Manuel Drive, directly behind Classic Auto Body (Highway 264 West). Open meeting. Non-Smoking. For help or information, call 975-6113.
BHM Regional Library Bookmobile schedule: Martin County — 9:30-9:50, Amanda Silverthorne; 10-10:35, Reg Rogerson; 10:55-11:25, Willie Hardison; 11:35-12:05, Elva Hardison; 12:20-12:40, Hazel Lilley; 1:30, Community stop, Shelly’s Country Store; 2:15-2:30, Tender Loving Childcare; 2:45-3, Community Christian Childcare; 3:10-3:30, Community stop, Cuts and Curls.