By Staff
Town of Washington Park holiday schedule: Wednesday and Thursday — Christmas holidays. Friday — Garbage regular pickup.
Town of Chocowinity offices closed Wednesday and Thursday for Christmas. Trash will be picked up on Friday as usual.
Beaufort County Health Department closed Wednesday-Friday and Thursday, Jan. 1, for the holiday season. All other week days the department will be on a normal schedule, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at 1436 Highland Drive, Washington.
N.C. Estuarium: Closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
Down East Seniors will not meet, due to Christmas holiday.
Beaufort County Boys &Girls Club Board of Directors, 5:15 p.m., fourth Wednesday, at club on Bridge Street. Call 975-9311 if unable to attend.
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.
THURSDAY, DEC. 25
Beaufort County NCAE Association Representative officers meeting, 4:30 p.m., fourth Thursday, Golden Corral Restaurant, Washington.
Aurora Planning Board, 5 p.m., fourth Thursday, Town Hall, Aurora.
Engelhard Sanitary District Board, 4 p.m., second and fourth Thursday, Hotel Engelhard. Open to public.
Beaufort County Shrine Club, last Thursday of month; 6:30-7:30 p.m., social hour; 7:30-8:30, business session.
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, Thursdays — 7 p.m., meal; 7:30 p.m. meeting. Fridays — Bingo, 7:30 p.m. Third Wednesdays — pancake supper, 5-7 p.m.; cost $5 per person.
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.
FRIDAY, DEC. 26
American Legion Post 15, hosting Little Creek Band, 8-11 p.m., American Legion Road off Market Street near the airport. No alcohol or smoking allowed.
Table Games, Mattamuskeet Senior Center, 1 p.m., fourth Friday.
Washington Moose Lodge, 322 Flanders Filters Road, Bingo, 7:30 p.m., Fridays. Refreshments available. Public invited.
SHIIP Volunteer (Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program), 10 a.m.-noon, Fridays, Seniors Center, 274 E. Main St., Belhaven. For information, call 943-2992.
Senior Activities at Bobby Andrews Recreation Center, Fridays, for seniors 55-plus: 8 a.m. — Walking program; 9 a.m. — Recreational activities.
Billiards, 1 p.m., Fridays, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, 310 W. Main St., for people 55 and over. Telephone 975-9368.
Alcoholic Anonymous meetings in Aurora. For more information, call 322-4368.
Alcoholics Anonymous Beaufort County Group, 8 p.m., Fridays, Trinity Episcopal Church, 182 NC33 West, Chocowinity. Speaker meeting (open to all). Non-Smoking. For help or information, call 975-6113.
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
Goose Creek State Park: 10-11 a.m. — Wintertime at Goose Creek. Participate in a ranger-led hike along the Live Oak Trail. Discuss how various plants and animals cope with the cold season. Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes. Meet in paved parking lot near the swim beach access.
Ye Olde Academy Museum in Pantego having open house each Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Public invited.
Pantego Area Community Developers sponsoring community yard sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Pantego Area Community gym, Highway 99 N, Pantego.
Alcoholics Anonymous Beaufort County Group, Saturdays, 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.
Belhaven AA, 8 p.m., Saturdays, First Christian Church, 321 E. Main St., Belhaven. Speaker or discussion. Call 964-4609 or 943-3493.
SUNDAY, DEC. 28
Goose Creek State Park: 3-4 p.m. — Planet Earth – The Future. Watch part of the amazing nature series as seen on the Discovery Channel and narrated by Sigourney Weaver.
N.C. Estuarium: Art exhibit for month of December — Landscape Meditations. Pastel artist Susan Cheatham displaying her paintings of scenes of regional creeks and marshes. Estuarium is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students.
Ye Olde Academy Museum in Pantego having open house each Saturday and Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Public invited.
Alcoholics Anonymous Beaufort County Group, Beginners closed meeting (only for people with a desire to stop drinking), Sundays, 3 p.m., Washington Housing Authority building “Westbrooke,” 100 Manuel Drive, directly behind Classic Auto Body (Highway 264 West). Non-Smoking. For help or information, call 975-6113.
Narcotics Anonymous, Sundays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m., Westbrooke Housing Authority, corner Pontiac and Manuel Drive. Call 945-7704.
Award work from the 2008 Fine Arts Show is currently on exhibit at the Washington Civic Center gallery. Viewing hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday through Dec. 19. Exhibit is free and open to public. Call Beaufort County Arts Council, 946-2504, for more information.
MONDAY, DEC. 29
Economic Development Commission Board, 8 a.m., last Monday of month, Beaufort County Skills Center (705 Page Road).
Restorative Yoga &Meditation. Free yoga classes, 6 p.m., Mondays, Lifestyles Medical Fitness Center. Call Angelina Brittle, 975-4308 ext. 109, for more information.
Washington Kiwanis Club, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, King Chicken Restaurant.
Washington Noon Rotary Club, noon, Mondays, King Chicken Restaurant.
Chess Club, 7-10 p.m., Mondays, Oakdale Recreation Center. All levels of players are welcome. 946-4419.
McCotter’s Marina/Boy Scouts of America Explorer Post, 7 p.m., Mondays, McCotter’s Marina. Open to boys and girls ages 14-20 who are interested in boating and sailing. Contact Mark Henly at the Marina, 975-2174 for information.
Moose Family Center, 322 Flanders Filters Road, offering classes in line dancing and couples dancing, 6:30 p.m., Mondays. Larry and Shirley McDaniel, instructors. Donation of $5 to Family Center welcomed. For further information, call (404) 429-3877.
Bingo for ages 55 and older, Mondays (except holidays), 10-11:30 a.m., Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. Call 975-9368 for more information.
Quilting Group for seniors 55 and older, Mondays, 1-4 p.m., Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center. Beginning quilters welcome. Bring a project to work on.
Yoga for seniors 55-plus, 8:30 a.m., Mondays, Grace Martin Harwell Senior Center, 310 W. Main St.
AHOY Exercise Class, Seniors’ Center, 224 E. Main St., Belhaven, 9:30 a.m., Mondays. For information, call the Center, 943-2992.
Alcoholics Anonymous Beaufort County Group, Mondays, 8 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.
Beaufort County Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics), 7 p.m., Mondays, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. Bonner St., upstairs at end of hallway. Enter from parking lot in back through double doors. Call Sue at 975-2217 for assistance.
TUESDAY, DEC. 30
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.
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.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31
Down East Seniors will not meet, due to New Year’s holiday.
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.