Press Release from Lenoir County Alliance for a Healthy Community September, 2016
For immediate release: Contacts: Constance Hengel, 252-522-7028, [email protected]
or Joey Huff 252-526-4212, [email protected]
Lenoir County Alliance initiates Healthy Community Hero Award for Lenoir County
Kinston- The Lenoir County Alliance for a Healthy Community group has recently announced the initiation of a
community health champion recognition program. Individuals or organizations will be recognized for
demonstrating excellence through a project or program of action within recent history, and which has resulted in
exemplary effort and impact in improving the health of the community. Community health encompasses the
actions and conditions that protect and improve the health of the community and affect overall quality of life.
The Lenoir County Alliance for a Healthy Community seeks nominations for the Healthy Community Hero
Award through a simple nomination process. A nomination form may be obtained by going to
www.facebook.com/lenoircountyallianceforahealthycommunity (note: you do not have to use Facebook to access
this location) and it can be submitted to the group in an open nomination cycle. Individuals or organizations that
are selected will be recognized throughout the year and this award offers the particular opportunity to recognize a
diversity of important work that often goes unsung in the life of a community.
Joey Huff, co-chair of The Alliance for a Healthy Community and the director of the Lenoir County Health
Department shares, “Our community is filled with so many individuals and organizations that work hard every
day to make a difference in the life of our community. We have real health problems that are improved every day
by these efforts. This award will be a positive way to highlight some of the excellent work done here. We look
forward to sharing some of the stories that help to improve the health status of our residents.”
The Lenoir County Alliance for a Healthy Community is a an umbrella community coalition that seeks to
improve quality of life through promoting healthy living for all residents in Lenoir County by partnering with
private, public, grassroots organizations and individual citizens. This group encourages a healthier community
through facilitation of increased knowledge of community resources and initiatives, utilizing networking and
collaboration to decrease barriers for an optimally healthy community. Started in 1999 and recognized as a
certified Healthy Carolinians task force in 2000, the group includes representatives from dozens of community
agencies. The Alliance meets ten months a year at 8:30 am on the fourth Tuesdays at the NC Veterans Home, and
serves as an advisory committee for several local organizations. Invitation is open to the community.
October 2016
Nonprofit E-Newsletter
NEEDED - Items/Services/Volunteers/etc:
Organization: Lenoir County Historical Association
Address: Harmony Hall Historical Museum 109 East King St. Kinston, NC
Phone: 252-522-0421 Harmony Hall
Contact Person: Judy White
Donations Needed: Volunteers to conduct tours of Historic Harmony Hall
Organization: First Baptist Church
Address: 2600 Rouse Rd Kinston, NC 28504
Phone: 527-1114
Contact Person: Jim Sanderlin
Donations/Volunteers Needed: Raffle Items from local businesses for our October 30 Business Expo
Organization: The CSS Neuse Foundation, caretakers of the Civil War Ironclad CSS Neuse II
Address: Corner of Herritage and Gordon Streets
Contact Person: John Nix: 252-560-2150, David Mooring: 252-560-0399, Mike Parker: 252-939-6487, Gary
Hines: 252-521-9904, Joe Hargett: 252-527-2101, or Doug Williams: 252-717-4869.
Volunteers Needed: looking for Volunteers who can open and display the Ironclad to the public on Saturdays
and other appointed times during the week. We are also asking for volunteers to join our Galley Crew (Cook
Team) for events including Breakfast on the Boat and Wings over the Neuse. Volunteers built and paid for the
CSS Neuse at the corner of Herritage and Gordon Streets and we are now accepting volunteers who can share our
story to the world.
Special Request: The CSS Neuse Foundation has begun efforts to make the CSS Neuse II Handicap accessible.
We have begun fundraising efforts to purchase an elevator to raise the handicapped 13 feet to the upper deck so
they can learn our history and explore our magnificent ironclad. The elevator estimate is $35,000. If anyone
wants to contribute to this effort with a donation please contact any board member. Also, if anyone knows of
possible Grant Funding for this project please call or email David Mooring: 252-560-0399 or
[email protected]
Organization: Preservation of the Grainger Complex, Inc., the volunteer non-profit that manages the
Grainger Hill Performing Arts Center
Address: PO Box 1334, Kinston, NC 28503
Phone:(252) 560-8515; (252) 521-4513 ; or visit www.ghpac.com
Contact Person: Alison Merritt, (252) 560-8515; Barbara Smith, (252) 521-4513; or Mary Ellison Turner, (252)
522-4686.
Donations/Volunteers Needed: Our group is always open to volunteers to help with building maintenance,
events, fund-raisers, and rentals. Donations are always welcome.
ONGOING EVENTS:
Event Title: Second Annual Field of Flags
Purchase a flag in honor or of your special Veteran.
When: Flags will fly from November 2nd-Novermber 16th, 2016
Location: Choose the location of your flag; Kinston walk of Honor, Kinston Veterans Home, La Grange or Pink
Hill, and new this year, Dover.
Contact Info: To purchase your flag, please call Ralph Smith at 252-559-2856 or G.I. Joe’s Military Museum at
252-686-5139
Cost: Your $10 donation covers a flag honoring a Veteran with their name, ribbon and “Buddy” poppy in
remembrance.
Event Title: Prayer Shawl Ministry
When: Every Monday
Location: Westminster United Methodist Church (Scout Room) 1001 Westminster Lane
Hours: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Contact Info: Ann Robinson 252.560.5880
Cost: Free. Bring your own needles and yarn.
Event Title: Scouts
When: Every Tuesday
Location: Westminster United Methodist Church 1001 Westminster Lane
Hours: 6:30-8:00
Contact Info: 252.522.3334
Cost: Free
Event Title: Coffee Church
When: Every Thursday
Location: Westminster United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 1001 Westminster Lane
Hours: 6:30-8:00
Contact Info: Angie Denton 252.522.3334 Ext. 3
Cost: Free
Event Title: Bible Study
When: Every Thursday
Location: Westminster United Methodist Church (Conference Room) 1001 Westminster Lane
Hours: 10-11
Contact Info: Church Office 252.522.3334 Ext. 2
Cost: Free
Event Title: Sunday morning worship
Date: Sunday mornings
Location: Westminster United Methodist Church, 1001 Westminster Lane. Kinston, NC 28501
Hours 8:45 and 11:00 AM
Contact Info: 522-3334
Cost: FREE!
Event Title: Community Council for the Arts – In Our Galleries
Date: Through November 5, 2016
Description: On display at the Arts Center: Hampton Gallery – Chris Wagner; The Kenneth & Kristi Blizzard
Gallery – Charles Sharpe; Minges Gallery – Connie Winters; Rayner Gallery – Justin McGowan
Location: Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Monday
Contact Info: Community Council for the Arts
400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
252-527-2517
email: [email protected] and website: www.kinstoncca.com
Cost: Free and open to the public
Event Title: Community Council for the Arts – Youth Painting
Date: Wednesdays in October 2016 (stand-alone sessions)
Description: Whether you attend just one week or all sessions in October, youth will enjoy learning techniques
and creating original artwork. Pre-registration is required to reserve your space. Come enjoy the fun! Instructor:
Molly Smith; ages eight (8) and up; beginners and advanced
Location: Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Community Council for the Arts
400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
252-527-2517
email: [email protected] and website: www.kinstoncca.com
Cost: $10 per weekly session
DATED EVENTS:
Event Title: Essay Writing Workshop
Date: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 120
Cost: Free
Students, brush up on your essay writing skills at this useful workshop. Local educator, Sharon Mervin, will lead
the class. Please call to register.
Event Title: Basic Rider Course (1 Weekend)
Date: October 1 – October 2, 2016 (Sat. & Sun.)
Location: LCC | Bullock Building, Room 172| Kinston, NC
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $135
Event Title: Concealed Carry Permit (1 Day)
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Location: Law Enforcement Officers’ Association Range
4087 Falling Creek Road | LaGrange, NC
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Family Game Day
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Location: Pink Hill Public Library 114 W. Broadway St. Pink Hill, NC 28572
Hours (beginning and ending time): 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Pink Hill Public Library 252-568-3631
Cost: Free
Event Title: Table Top Games
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 134
Cost: Free
Come play modern table top games such as Revolution and Munchkin. We'll enjoy an episode of Tabletop with
Wil Wheaton while we play. This program is for ages 13 and up.
Event Title: 6th Annual Caswell Center Foundation BBQ Chicken Plate Fundraiser
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Location: Pick up locations at Woodmen Community Center and Caswell LAC Building
Hours: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Contact Info: Please call 208-3790 or 208-3780 to pre-order your plate. Pre-order is not required, but helps
ensure we don’t run out!
Cost: $8.00
Event Title: Cooking Demo Holly White of Lenoir UNC Health Care prepares collards cooked with vegetables
instead of meat
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Location: Lenoir County Farmer’s Market, 100 N. Herritage Street
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Contact: 252-560-1617
Cost: Free
Event Title: Dr. Elliot Engel presents Gone with the Wind
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 120
Cost: Free
Dr. Elliot Engel will present a lecture on the classic Southern novel Gone With the Wind. Please call to reserve a
seat.
Event Title: Community Council for the Arts – Painting Workshop with Kim English
Date: October 4-6, 2016
Description: Painting workshop with nationally known and award-winning artist Kim English; class is currently
full; waiting list available
Location: Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Community Council for the Arts
400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
252-527-2517
email: [email protected] and website: www.kinstoncca.com
Cost: $550; $100 non-refundable deposit required to reserve space; deposit due by September 1, 2016 and must
be paid in full by October 1, 2016
Event Title: Introduction to Drones (4 Weeks)
Date: October 4 – November 1, 2016 (Tuesdays)
Location: LCC | Aviation Center| Kinston, NC
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Deck the Halls (8 Weeks)
Date: October 4 – November 29, 2016 (Tuesdays)
Location: LCC | Bullock Building | Kinston, NC
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Community Council for the Arts – Painting with Acrylics
Date: October 5, 2016 (start date; Wednesdays for 6 weeks)
Description: Enjoy acrylic painting furniture and/or canvas in this October class. Whether a beginner or at an
advanced level, students will delight in learning helpful techniques and honing skills to create original works of
art. Come join the fun! Instructor: Molly Smith; for all ages and skills
Location: Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Community Council for the Arts
400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
252-527-2517
email: [email protected] and website: www.kinstoncca.com
Cost: $55, Member/ $65 Non-Member
Event Title: Lego Club
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, Children’s Room, 510 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28501
Hours(beginning and ending time): 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Children’s Department 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
Event Title: University of Mount Olive Concert Series Featuring Solas
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Location: Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall (207 Wooten Street, Mount Olive)
Hours: 7:30 p.m.
Contact Info: Dr. Franklin Gross at [email protected]
Cost: Free
It can be convincingly argued that no band has done more than Solas to prove that Celtic music today is a truly
universal musical language, like jazz, rock, or bluegrass. The band’s sound is explosive yet seductively personal;
timelessly melodic yet rippling with modern muscle. Through fresh and unexpected arrangements of age-old
tunes, compelling and topical originals and covers, and unparalleled musicianship, Solas continues to define the
path for the Celtic music world and drive the genre forward.
Event Title: Breakfast on the Boat
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Location: Corner of Herritage and Gordon Streets, Kinston
Hours(beginning and ending time): 7:00am until 10:30am
Contact Info: John Nix: 252-560-2150, David Mooring: 252-560-0399, Mike Parker: 252-939-6487, Gary Hines:
252-521-9904, Joe Hargett: Work 252-527-2101 , Doug Williams: 252-717-4869, or Eric Cantu: 252-560-8031.
Cost: $7.00 for: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Grits, Biscuits, Coffee. Milk, and Orange Juice. Prepared by
the CSS Neuse II Galley Crew.
Event Title: Star Wars Reads and Story Bird Creations Contest
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
We’ll meet in the Teen Area to discuss the Star Wars films, create Mad Libs, and answer trivia. We’ll also discuss
teen related resources at the library including our Teen Read Week projects. Each participant will create their own
stories using Story Bird, an online literature site. The theme is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. All stories are
due by Thursday, October 13 and one lucky teen will win a $25 Amazon gift card. Winner will be announced on
October 15 at the next Teen Read Event.
Event Title: "Wine Down By the River"
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Location: Pearson Park and the Farmer's Market Gazebo
Hours: 4:00-6:00 pm, wine tasting, Pearson Park; 6:30-9:00 p.m., gourmet dinner prepared by Chef Scot Elden,
Farmer's Market Gazebo
Contact Info: Alison Merritt, (252) 560-8515; Barbara Smith, (252) 521-4513; or visit www.ghpac.com
Cost: $20 per person (Wine Tasting); $50 per person, gourmet dinner with wine pairings prepared by Chef Scot
Elden
Event Title: University of Mount Olive: Ghost Apparatus
Date: Monday, October 10-Friday, November 4
Location: Teresa Pelt Grubbs Gallery – Laughinghouse Hall
Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM Mon-Fri
Contact Info: Larry D. Lean at [email protected]
Cost: FREE
George McKim's abstract paintings are filled with color and are visually electric. McKim is the author of Found
and Lost, a collection of re-purposed and remixed Found Poetry and Visual Poetry. This is a show that everyone
must see.
Event Title: Notary Public Education (2 Days)
Date: Tuesday, October 11 & Thursday, October 13, 2016
Location: LCC | Bullock Building, Room 150 | Kinston, NC
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Commercial Sewing (6 Weeks)
Date: October 11 – November 15, 2016 (Tuesdays)
Location: Domestic Fabrics | Kinston, NC
Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Community Council for the Arts – Experienced Oil Painting
Date: October 12, 2016 (start date; Wednesdays for 6 weeks)
Description: Refine your oil painting skills with visual artist Linda Clark. Students may use still life or original
photographs. Critique of individual work will be the focus of this class. Experienced painters only. Participants
are asked to wear old clothes, an apron, or a smock, as paint can stain. Instructor: Linda Clark; for adult ages;
experienced level
Location: Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Community Council for the Arts
400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
252-527-2517
email: [email protected] and website: www.kinstoncca.com
Cost: $75 Member/ $85 Non-Member
Event Title: Introduction to Machine Embroidery (8 Weeks)
Date: October 13 – December 8, 2016 (Thursdays)
Location: LCC | Building #20
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Introduction to CATIA (8 Weeks)
Date: October 13 – December 12, 2016 (Mon. & Wed.)
Location: LCC | Business Technologies Building
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $180
Event Title: Cornhole on the Lawn
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016
Location: Harmony Hall Historical Museum 109 East King St. Kinston, NC
Hours: 5:30-7:30 PM
Contact Info: 252-522-0421
Cost: $20.00
Event Title: University of Mount Olive: Fall Department of Music Prism Concert
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016
Location: Hazel Waters Kornegay Assembly Hall (207 Wooten Street, Mount Olive)
Hours: 7:30 PM
Contact Info: Dr. Bill Ford at [email protected]
Cost: FREE
A Prism concert is an interactive concert in which all of our music groups will participate - including Concert
Band, Concert Choir, Free Spirit, Chamber Choir, and various soloists. The music is continuous with the
performers set up in different positions around the Assembly Hall. It will be an entertaining evening you won’t
want to miss.
Event Title: Book Signing
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 134
Cost: Free
Scherrie Strayhorn will be signing copies of her book, When Nothing Else Could Help. After the sudden loss of
her oldest daughter’s father and the tragic loss of her young daughter at two months old two years later, Scherrie
found herself in unchartered waters. Through the use of poetry and prose she gives her personal testimony and
teaches us that there is truly purpose for the pain.
Event Title: Ghost Stories and a Halloween Movie for Teens
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 3:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
To wrap up Teen Read Week, join us to share your scary Story Bird creation or simply listen and prepare to be
scared! We’ll announce the winner of the story writing contest and watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Event Title: Lego Club
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, Children’s Room, 510 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28501
Hours (beginning and ending time): 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Children’s Department 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
Event Title: Wreath Workshop (4 Hours)
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Location: Bullock Building| Kinston, NC
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $25
Event Title: The Donald Thompson Band
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
Come and listen to the sounds of years gone by as The Donald Thompson Band delivers a high energy
performance of vintage rhythm and blues and classic rock. This program is sponsored by the Kinston-Lenoir
County Friends of the Library.
Event Title: University of Mount Olive Concert Series Featuring U.S. Air Force Heritage Band of America
Date: Monday, October 17, 2016
Location: Kornegay Arena
Hours: 7:30 PM
Contact Info: Cindi Wellinger at [email protected]
Cost: FREE
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring hearts and minds, building
and sustaining American patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps in the United States Air Force. It was one of
the original Army Air Corps bands, created in 1941. The band provides a variety of musical presentations
ranging from classical to jazz to Broadway hits.
Event Title: Quilting (8 Weeks)
Date: October 19 – December 14, 2016 (Wednesdays)
Location: LCC | Building #20 | Kinston, NC
Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: Based on attendance
Event Title: Booktalking
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 134
Cost: Free
The October Booktalking Book Club selection is Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. Books are available at the
Reference desk of the Kinston Public Library.
Event Title: Adult Coloring
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
An afternoon of relaxation and coloring. For ages 18 and up.
Event Title: 3rd Annual Fall Festival of Fun! Benefit for the Lenoir Greene Partnership for Children
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Location: Woodmen Community Center
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Molly Taylor, [email protected] or (252) 939-1200
Cost: $5.00
Event Title: Tween Book Buzz - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, Children’s Theater, 510 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28501
Hours(beginning and ending time): 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Children’s Department 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
Event Title: Needlecrafts (8 Weeks)
Date: October 24 – December 12, 2016 (Mondays)
Location: LCC | Building #20 | Kinston, NC
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: Based on attendance
Event Title: Needlecrafts (8 Weeks)
Date: October 24 – December 12, 2016 (Mondays)
Location: LCC | Building #20 | Kinston, NC
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: Based on attendance
Event Title: University of Mount Olive Sing for Another Day
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Hours: 7 PM
Location: Southern Bank Auditorium in Raper Hall
Contact Info: Emily Jenkins at [email protected]
Cost: FREE
Sponsored by UMO’s Sisterhood of Crown and Martlet, the 6th annual Sing for Another Day is a benefit concert
to raise money for Southeastern Cancer Care in Goldsboro, NC. The concert will include performances by UMO
students, faculty, staff, and alumni who would like to exhibit their talents while raising money for a worthy
cause.
Event Title: Needlecrafts (8 Weeks)
Date: October 25 – December 13, 2016 (Tuesdays)
Location: Fairfield Recreation Center | Kinston, NC
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: Based on attendance
Event Title: Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop (8 Weeks)
Date: October 25 – November 29, 2016 (Tuesdays)
Location: LCC |BTU Building, Room 125 | Kinston, NC
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Fall Festival
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library, Schechter Auditorium, 510 N. Queen St. Kinston, NC 28501
Hours (beginning and ending time): 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Children’s Department 252-527-7066, ext. 133
Cost: Free
Event Title: Pumpkin Carving
Date: Friday, October 28, 2015
Location: Pink Hill Public Library 114 W. Broadway St. Pink Hill, NC 28572
*Please bring your own pumpkin. Carving kits and design pages will be provided.
Hours (beginning and ending time): 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Pink Hill Public Library 252-568-3631
Cost: Free
Event Title: Teen Scream Haunted Halloween
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Location: Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library 510 N. King Street, Kinston
Hours: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contact Info: 252-527-7066, ext. 134
Cost: Free
Are you too afraid to enter the Haunted Library? It will be a frightful night where ghouls and ghosts will linger,
and zombies will want your brains! Come in costume or as yourself but come prepared to SCREAM!
Event Title: Notary Public Education (1 Day)
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
Location: LCC | Bullock Building, Room 170 | Kinston, NC
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Sharon King | 252.233.6850 | [email protected]
Cost: $70
Event Title: Fall Festival & Business Expo
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2016
Location: First Baptist Church 2600 Rouse Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
Hours: 4:00-7:00pm
Contact Info: Jim Sanderlin, 527-1114 or [email protected]
Cost: FREE Admission to the public! Business/Arts & Crafts tables: $20 for 6' table, $25 for 8' table, $40 for two
tables in an L shape. Raffle
Event Title: Fall Festival
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Location: La Grange Public Library 119 E. Washington St. La Grange, NC 28551
Hours (beginning and ending time): 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Contact Info: La Grange Public Library 252-566-3722
Cost: Free
Event Title: Fall Festival
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Location: Pink Hill Public Library 114 W. Broadway St. Pink Hill, NC 28572
Hours (beginning and ending time): 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Contact Info: Pink Hill Public Library 252-568-3631
Cost: Free
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Event Title: Casino Night Fundraiser for the Pink Hill Wellness and Education Center
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Location: Queen Street Deli, Kinston
Hours: 7:00-10:00 pm
Contact Info: Jennifer Scott 252-568-2425, [email protected]
Cost: $50 per person, sponsorship opportunities available
Event Title: Rehearsals, Community Performance of Handel's Messiah
Date: Sundays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 2101 N. Herritage Street, Kinston
Hours: 2:00 -3:30 PM, EXCEPT Nov. 13 which is 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Contact Info: John O'Brien, [email protected]
Cost: Free
Event Title: Community Council for the Arts – Business After Hours at the Arts Center
Date: November 15, 2016
Description: Opening reception for Lenoir County Artist League’s annual juried show “LOCALS ONLY”; this
annual event features musical entertainment from the Kinston Jazz TAPS Group and introduces dance couples
participating in the annual Stars Dance for the Arts to be held January 21, 2017
Location: Arts Center, 400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
Hours: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Community Council for the Arts
400 N. Queen Street, Kinston, NC
252-527-2517
email: [email protected] and website: www.kinstoncca.com
Cost: Free and open to the public
Event Title: Thanksgiving Special Event
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Location: Lenoir County Farmers Market
Hours: event starts about 11 o'clock
Contact Info: 252 560 1617
Cost: Contribution to Farmers Market Kitchen project appreciated.
Vivian Howard of A Chef's Life and Chef and the Farmer Restaurant and Leraine Tolston of Queen Street Deli
will prepare and serve samples of Thanksgiving menu items. There will also be a Pop Up Art Show at the market
with artists from Art 105 Gallery. For "pop up" spaces, please call 252-560-1617