Veterans Day events are going to make for a busy weekend across our area.
The county Veterans Day Parade is Saturday at 11 a.m. in downtown Whiteville.
The Hallsboro Community Veterans are hosting a reception and service at the Hannah Lodge at noon.
Hallsboro Baptist Church will host a veterans recognition service and reception Saturday at 2 p.m.
Nakina’s famous veterans parade is Sunday at 2 p.m.
Monday will see a remembrance ceremony and the groundbreaking of the new outreach center at the Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. There will also be a Veterans Day ceremony at the courthouse at 11 a.m.
Saturday is the big flock swap at Gurganous Farm Store in Whiteville. Chickens, ducks, guineas, geese, goats and more will be available from 8 until 2. The farm store is located in the Roses Shopping Center on Madison Street.
Historian Chris Fonvielle will speak at the Southeastern Genealogical Society this Saturday. He will be delving into the story of the Polly Slocumb and the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge from his newest book, More Curious Tales From Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear. The society meets at Whiteville Missionary Alliance Church, 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville. The meeting starts at 2 p.m., but some members arrive early to share family history.
One animal we hope won’t be at the flock swap this weekend is – monkeys. A research facility in Beaufort County, South Carolina accidentally released 41 monkeys Wednesday. Wildlife and animal control officials are trying to capture the runaway primates, who so far have been less than cooperative.
Today is the Columbus County Farmer’s Market.
Fresh produce, local eggs, arts and crafts, unique gifts and more can be found at the market every Saturday from 8 until 2 p.m. The Market Bistro makes a good lunch, too. Head out there and support the local farmers, vendor and artisans. Fair Bluff’s Community Market is also today from 8 until 2 on the riverside.
Transformation Church will host their turkey shoot every Friday and Saturday night at 6 p.m. at 9955 James B. White Highway South. Hot dogs and drinks will be available. Cost is five dollars per shot, with all proceeds going to the church building fund. Remember to let us know when and where you are hosting a shoot, so we can get it on our schedule.
There’s a big concert coming up Nov. 16 in Delco for a good cause. Graham Farms and Collins Productions will host a benefit concert for the Hurricane Helene flood victims. There will be live music, food, and vendors. The concert starts at 1 p.m. at 24 Bertha Drive. Cash and supply donations will be accepted.
If you still want to help the folks out west suffering from Hurricane Helene’s wrath, there are several local options. Donations of any kind can be dropped off at any Black’s Tire location or at the former Quality Ford in Whiteville, where Black’s has been running a distribution center.
The Columbus Baptist Association is only accepting monetary donations to be used for purchasing heaters.
The sheriff’s office is still sending personnel to the mountains to help, but Sheriff Bill Rogers said most relief efforts have been shut down at the CCSO. Anyone wishing to donate heaters, generators, chainsaws and chains is asked to call 910.642.6551. He thanked everyone for what he called their incredible generosity. In some cases, he said, folks donated a six pack of drinks or a case of water, and apologized that they couldn’t do more. For that reason, folks, our shoutout to Good Samaritans goes once again to you, the residents of our county, who stepped up to help those in need even when you yourself might have been hurting.
St. Paul AME Zion Church on Moneyhole Road in Freeman has a food pantry every Thursday at noon. Everyone is welcome.
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