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The PCHS boys varsity football team practices in Bayboro. (Photo by Sage Russell)

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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 list of resources and volunteer opportunities. If you have something to include or see a needed correction, please email: downinthecountyPC@gmail.com

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Oriental History Museum shows their newest exhibition: Rollin’ on the River. Rollin’ on the River is a toast to the Neuse River, running through the lives of Eastern North Carolina, fueling the economy by providing seafood, agriculture products, lumber products and of course, recreation. This special exhibit runs through September. Learn about the history of the mighty Neuse and its impact on the area. Oriental’s History Museum is at 802 Broad Street. Hours: Friday 11-3, Saturday 1-4. Admission is free, donations accepted.

The UKULELE HOALOHAs of ORIENTAL, better known as the UHOOs, meet most Tuesdays at Oriental United Methodist Church (404 Freemason Street).  New members are welcome to join and should contact Claudia Bemis at csbemis@yahoo.com.  We focus on enjoying being together while singing and playing our ukuleles. We periodically perform at events. Beginner class starting up in March. 2-4 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, SEPTEMBER 2

There is a public listening session scheduled for Pamlico County at Pamlico Community College in the Delamar Center. PCC is at 5049 S Highway 306, to address the NC State Legislature mandating tolls on all passenger ferries. Tolls begin Jan 1, 2027. 6-8 p.m.

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. 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. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – joesail1@gmail.com. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Intermediate French Conversation Group. The group meets on the first and third Thursday at the new Pamlico County Library, 13896 NC 55 in Alliance in the community room at the rear of the building. For questions and to RSVP contact Marsha at marluhrs@gmail.com or call/text 252-617-5960, 2-3 p.m.

Open jam session at Pamlico Community College, the first and fifth Thursday of every month. It’s open to all. At the PCC Delamar Center Auditorium. PCC is on Hwy 306 between Grantsboro and Arapahoe. All levels welcome. For more info, contact 252-249-1851 ext 3113 cleclasses@pamlicocc.edu 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

The Big Jim Kohler Blues Band performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

The Pirate Jam in Oriental is on the water in front of Teach’s Point. Paddle or row, power or sail to Teach’s Point (where Smith and Greens Creek meet) to listen from your own vessel. No attendance by land is allowed. The bands are based on private property. You take it all in from your boat. Rain date: Sun Sept 6. Sponsored by the Pamlico County Arts Council.

  • Carolina Revival: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
  • Southern Hellcats: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Heart Stop: 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Broad Strokes Gallery in Oriental presents their September Artist of the Month: Jay DeChesere of Wilmington, NC. Meet Jay and resident featured artists at the Artists’ Reception, from 2-4 p.m.

Brant Island Strings performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6-8:30 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

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.) Contact Doug Carmichael at Dougcarmichael@embarqmail.com, 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 LABOR DAY

Pamlico County Board of Commissioners meeting The meeting is in the Patsy Sadler Room in the Courthouse Annex. If there is a larger crowd, the meetings are held in the second floor courtroom. The courthouse is at 202 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515. Here are notes from the last meeting. 7 p.m. (first and third Mondays)

Join artists Paula Rozov and Pappy Khouri every 1st and 3rd Monday at the Broad Strokes Gallery Open Studio. Must register to join. Broad Strokes Gallery sets up space at the back of the main gallery for artists to paint and work with each other. This is not a workshop or a class, but a chance to work on your own materials. Tables will be available. Bring your own reference materials, easel, canvas / paper, paper towels, odorless solvents, water container and any other materials you usually use. Canvas or panels 16” × 20” or under are best for this set-up. Cost is $20. Stop in to Broad Strokes Gallery to reserve your spot before May 4. No walk-ins due to limited space. The Gallery is at 730 Broad St. For more information, call 252-249-6164. 9 a.m.-noon

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at the back room at Brantley’s in Oriental at 6 p.m.

Open Sailing with Bow To Stern every Monday in Oriental. Bow to Stern invites you to come sailing on their fleet of Cape Dory Typhoons. Afterwards, hang out with everyone at the fire pit and watch the sun set over the creeks. Let them know you’re coming by registering here. $25 per sailor for the evening. Call 252-249-2424 or email for more information Info@BowtoSternBoating.com. Bow To Stern is at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd – for directions click here, 3 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, SEPTEMBER 8

Oriental Town Commissioners meeting, Town Hall. Second Tuesday of every month. Open to the public, 6 p.m.

The UKULELE HOALOHAs of ORIENTAL, better known as the UHOOs, meet most Tuesdays at Oriental United Methodist Church (404 Freemason Street).  New members are welcome to join and should contact Claudia Bemis at csbemis@yahoo.com.  We focus on enjoying being together while singing and playing our ukuleles. We periodically perform at events. Beginner class starting up in March. 2-4 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, SEPTEMBER 9

The Neuse Neighbors Network coffee hour is at the Oriental Town Hall. Discover how Neuse Neighbors Network helps make the community stronger, healthier & happier. 9 a.m.

The Pamlico County Library hosts a mystery book club the second Wednesday of each month. Each month a novel selected from the winners of the annual Edgar Awards will be discussed. For more info please contact the library at 252-745-3515. Pamlico County Library is located in Bayboro, 5 p.m.

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. 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. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – joesail1@gmail.com. The race starts at 1700 GPS time

Sept. 10.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Christie Lenée plays The Old Theater in Oriental. Christie Lenée is an Asheville based singer / songwriter, took first place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship, and was named Named “Best Acoustic Guitarists in the World Right Now” by Guitar World in 2020. Tickets are $30 or $25 for Old Theater members, military families, and students. Children under 6 admitted free. Tickets available with cash at Nautical Wheelers in Oriental and New Bern, and online at www.oldtheater.org with a $2 transaction fee. 7:30 p.m. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m.

Aldridge Pittman Project performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6-8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

The Pet Food Pantry is open on the second Saturday of the month at the Pamlico County Library in Bayboro. 4PAWS, Friends of the Library and Pamlico Animal Welfare Society have partnered to create the Pamlico Pet Food Pantry. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Hoff’n’Finch performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6-8 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

2nd Sunday Cinema at the Old Theater in Oriental presents Being There, starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine. Showtime: 5 p.m. – Box office opens at 4 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m. Admission by donation ($10 suggested). Free popcorn.

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.) Contact Doug Carmichael at Dougcarmichael@embarqmail.com, 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

NAACP monthly meeting, the second Monday of every month. Senior Service Building in Alliance, 6 p.m.

The One-Off Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of every month at the Perry Griffin Foundation House in Oriental. After reading 2 books: Life Worth Living, a Guide to What Matters Most by Volf, Croasmun and McAnnally-Linz, and Wake Up Grateful by Kristi Nelson, the book club is now focusing on topics about life and living. The topic is emailed to participants each month in advance, but it’s not necessary to prepare in order to attend. New attendees are most welcome. If you have any questions, contact Nelda Coats 252-639-1616 or Nancy Piner 252-670-2615, or just show up at the Perry Griffin Foundation House, 300 High Street, Oriental, 4 p.m.

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at the back room at Brantley’s in Oriental at 6 p.m.

Open Sailing with Bow To Stern every Monday in Oriental. Bow to Stern invites you to come sailing on their fleet of Cape Dory Typhoons. Afterwards, hang out with everyone at the fire pit and watch the sun set over the creeks. Let them know you’re coming by registering here. $25 per sailor for the evening. Call 252-249-2424 or email for more information Info@BowtoSternBoating.com. Bow To Stern is at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd – for directions click here, 3 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, SEPTEMBER 15

The UKULELE HOALOHAs of ORIENTAL, better known as the UHOOs, meet most Tuesdays at Oriental United Methodist Church (404 Freemason Street).  New members are welcome to join and should contact Claudia Bemis at csbemis@yahoo.com.  We focus on enjoying being together while singing and playing our ukuleles. We periodically perform at events. Beginner class starting up in March. 2-4 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, SEPTEMBER 16

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. 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. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – joesail1@gmail.com. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

Intermediate French Conversation Group. The group meets on the first and third Thursday at the new Pamlico County Library, 13896 NC 55 in Alliance in the community room at the rear of the building. For questions and to RSVP contact Marsha at marluhrs@gmail.com or call/text 252-617-5960, 2-3 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Packhouse performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 5-8 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Noah Jackson Cobb performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6-8:30 p.m.

The 33nd Greens Creek Challenge Regatta. This late-summer Oriental tradition features boats 20 feet and under racing on Greens Creek and a rubber chicken. Sailors will launch from Bow to Stern from 8:15 – 8:45 a.m.. Event begins at 9 a.m. Call Jim Edwards at 252-474-6000 with any questions.

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

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

Nautical Wheelers Complimentary Monthly Wine Tasting Event in Oriental with Andy with Elephants Corner Wines. 2 pm and 3 pm

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

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.) Contact Doug Carmichael at Dougcarmichael@embarqmail.com, 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Pamlico County Board of Commissioners meeting The meeting is in the Patsy Sadler Room in the Courthouse Annex. If there is a larger crowd, the meetings are held in the second floor courtroom. The courthouse is at 202 Main Street, Bayboro, NC 28515. Here are notes from the last meeting. 7 p.m. (first and third Mondays)

Join artists Paula Rozov and Pappy Khouri every 1st and 3rd Monday at the Broad Strokes Gallery Open Studio. Must register to join. Broad Strokes Gallery sets up space at the back of the main gallery for artists to paint and work with each other. This is not a workshop or a class, but a chance to work on your own materials. Tables will be available. Bring your own reference materials, easel, canvas / paper, paper towels, odorless solvents, water container and any other materials you usually use. Canvas or panels 16” × 20” or under are best for this set-up. Cost is $20. Stop in to Broad Strokes Gallery to reserve your spot before May 4. No walk-ins due to limited space. The Gallery is at 730 Broad St. For more information, call 252-249-6164. 9 a.m.-noon

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at the back room at Brantley’s in Oriental at 6 p.m.

Open Sailing with Bow To Stern every Monday in Oriental. Bow to Stern invites you to come sailing on their fleet of Cape Dory Typhoons. Afterwards, hang out with everyone at the fire pit and watch the sun set over the creeks. Let them know you’re coming by registering here. $25 per sailor for the evening. Call 252-249-2424 or email for more information Info@BowtoSternBoating.com. Bow To Stern is at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd – for directions click here, 3 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, SEPTEMBER 22

The UKULELE HOALOHAs of ORIENTAL, better known as the UHOOs, meet most Tuesdays at Oriental United Methodist Church (404 Freemason Street).  New members are welcome to join and should contact Claudia Bemis at csbemis@yahoo.com.  We focus on enjoying being together while singing and playing our ukuleles. We periodically perform at events. Beginner class starting up in March. 2-4 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, SEPTEMBER 23

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. 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. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – joesail1@gmail.com. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

PAMLICO PROGRESSIVES INDIVISIBLE, Meets monthly, on the 4th Thursday, 5:00-7: @ Silos downstairs. Join like-minded people to talk about saving democracy, your social security and your country. Come to GOOD COMPANY at Silos, downstairs, eat pizza, meet your neighbors and talk in a safe space.  All party affiliations are welcome. Sponsored by Pamlico Progressives Indivisible.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Harborfest for HeartWorks supports over 400 at-risk Pamlico County children who attend free After-school and Summer Programs and/or receive counseling at StillWaters. Attend Harborfest for HeartWorks, a Gala evening of dinner, fellowship and a live auction all at HarborWorks Safe Harbor Youth Center. Enjoy appetizers and a gourmet buffet by The Chelsea. Live & online auction items are on display. Bid on trips, oyster roasts, works of art, and more. Get tickets or register to become a sponsor. Tickets must be purchased by September 19. To make the auction a success, donations of works of art, crafts, jewelry, trips, or other items and experiences are needed. To donate, call 252-745-9703 or drop by HeartWorks at 709 Main St., Bayboro. 5 p.m.

TerraTones performs at The New Village Brewery in Oriental, 6-8 p.m.

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

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

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.) Contact Doug Carmichael at Dougcarmichael@embarqmail.com, 3-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Oriental Rotary Club meets every Monday at the back room at Brantley’s in Oriental at 6 p.m.

Open Sailing with Bow To Stern every Monday in Oriental. Bow to Stern invites you to come sailing on their fleet of Cape Dory Typhoons. Afterwards, hang out with everyone at the fire pit and watch the sun set over the creeks. Let them know you’re coming by registering here. $25 per sailor for the evening. Call 252-249-2424 or email for more information Info@BowtoSternBoating.com. Bow To Stern is at 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd – for directions click here, 3 and 5 p.m.

The Pamlico Chorale meets every Monday, 6-7 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, SEPTEMBER 29

The UKULELE HOALOHAs of ORIENTAL, better known as the UHOOs, meet most Tuesdays at Oriental United Methodist Church (404 Freemason Street).  New members are welcome to join and should contact Claudia Bemis at csbemis@yahoo.com.  We focus on enjoying being together while singing and playing our ukuleles. We periodically perform at events. Beginner class starting up in March. 2-4 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, SEPTEMBER 30

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

Wednesday Night Sail Race on the Neuse near Oriental. 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. Just like a real race. This allows those new to racing an opportunity to learn and practice the start sequence. Social at the Tiki Bar after the race. Questions? Contact Joe Valinoti – joesail1@gmail.com. The race starts at 1700 GPS time.

RESOURCES

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 dave@towndock.net, Kim at 670-8987

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival is seeking volunteers. Fill out the questionnaire here to connect with a role.

Get Hooked Again Thrift Store is looking for volunteers. They need help sorting items, pricing merchandise, stocking shelves, organizing displays, and keeping the store neat and welcoming. Stop in at 13529 NC Hwy 55, Bayboro, NC 28515 to learn more.

The Pamlico Pet Pantry is a pet food pantry is a donation-based service for pet owners in the Pamlico County community who find themselves in need. Help support the pet food pantry by making donations of cat and dog food and cat litter at the Pamlico Library circulation desk anytime the library is open. You can also set up a one-time or recurring donation with Amazon, Chewy, Walmart or Petsmart with delivery to the Pamlico Library at 13896 Highway 55 in Bayboro, NC, 28515.

*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 neuseneighbors@gmail.com

*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 vhimbry@bayborocenter.org

*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 construct one ramp every month. Contact Tom Newman at 252-671-4811 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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