Spring is on the way, and there are tons of events planned for the area throughout the rest of this month and into March. Donate, worship, learn, and celebrate with others in your community. Empower yourself or help to empower a child. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer or to give back in this week’s edition of The Good News.
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If you want to do something good for the environment, then the Waccamaw Siouan Ambassadors have a project for you. On Feb. 21 from 9-10 a.m. and from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., the tribe will be hosting a community roadside clean-up.
The first crew will meet up at the St. James Volunteer Fire Department, and the second group will gather at the white house located at the intersection of 211 and Old Lake Road. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers are asked to wear closed toe shoes and a bright colored shirt.
When you’re done with the clean-up head over to East Columbus Junior/Senior High School for the Landyn Jacobs Memorial Baseball Game and Family Day. The purpose of the event is to honor the late son of Lake Waccamaw Mayor Greg Jacobs who passed away in a car crash last August.
Registration for the ball game and concessions will be available starting at 12 p.m. Waivers must be signed to play. A speaker and the unveiling of the memorial for Landyn will be at 1 p.m., the pregame will be at 1:30 p.m. with the singing of the National Anthem, and the first pitch will be at 1:50 p.m. The game will begin at 2 p.m.
Baseball players that played and graduated from East Columbus, and parents of current East Columbus players can participate. The high school can be found at 32 Gator Lane in Lake Waccamaw.
The Family Birthing Center at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is inviting expectant mothers in their third trimester and their partners to attend birthing classes at the facility. Space is limited, but they will accommodate all interested participants.
The class will include topics like what to expect during your birth experience, the benefits of breastfeeding and how to be successful, a tour of the center, and a meet and greet with the staff. Refreshments will be served at each session.
The event is free, and each session will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Classes are scheduled for the following dates:
- Feb. 21
- March 21
- April 18
- May 23
- June 13
- July 18
- Aug. 15
- Sept. 19
- Oct. 17
- Nov. 14
- Dec. 12
To register or for more information, call Heather Nobles at 910.625.4785 or send her an email at heather.nobles8990@gmail.com. Classes will meet at Baldwin Woods OB-GYN located at 221 Jefferson Street in Whiteville.
Speaking of babies, Carolyn’s Kaleidoscope Child Advocacy Center is holding a Diaper and Wipe Drive through the end of February for families in need in Columbus and surrounding counties. Diapers of all sizes, diaper rash cream, and wipes are welcome.
Drop off locations include the center located at 219 North Lee Street in Whiteville, and CrossFit of Lake Waccamaw at 116 East Old Highway 74/74 in the Hillcrest Plaza.
Riegelwood Baptist Church will host the “Soup”er Bowl Cooking Competition on Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at the church. Prizes will be awarded for soup creations in the categories of Judge’s Pick, Fan Favorite, and Most Unique Soup.
This event is open to the public. Riegelwood Baptist is located at 103 N.C. Highway 87 in Riegelwood.
Columbus Career and College Academy showed their love for their school, faculty, and all their students last week. They are now a Project Adam Certified Heart Safe school. The certification reflects their commitment to student and staff safety, emergency preparedness, and creating a heart-safe environment for their entire community.
It’s always important to be prepared, and the Sheep Dog Foundation wants to empower and inspire women to protect themselves. On Saturday, March 7, the organization will be holding the Women’s Defensive Handgun Beginner Pew ‘N Que from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The workshop will focus on real world information, hands on instruction, motivation, encouragement, and food. More gatherings are planned in the future, so consider joining up with the SDF’s Women’s Self-Defense and Social Club. Membership is absolutely free.
Come out and join other women who share the same motivation for self-preservation in a judgement and drama-free environment. Sessions will be held at 300 Alfred Hayes Drive in Chadbourn. You can register here at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defensive-handgun-beginner-workshop-and-barbeque-registration-1979675218871. The deadline is Feb. 27.
The Columbus County Arts Council will be hosting the ‘Columbus County Barn Quilt Trail Project’ kickoff on Feb. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. They will also be unveiling two new quilt panels for the trail at the event, and light refreshments will be served.
The CCAC can be found at 822 South Madison Street in Whiteville.
If you’re thinking about heading to college in the fall, you may need a little help with filling out your FAFSA. Join Southeastern Community College on Feb. 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. for FAFSA Day in the campus library.
The college’s Financial Aid staff will be available to assist both current and prospective students and their parents with the application process. There will also be giveaways for attendees. Take the next step in funding your future. SCC can be found at 4564 Chadbourn Highway in Whiteville.
Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church will be hosting their spring revival from March 1-4. Speakers will include Reverend Andy Lambert, Reverend Kari Howard, and Sherry Melvin. The Wilmington Celebration Choir will perform on March 1, and Willing Heart will sing each night from March 2-4.
Everyone is welcome. Wednesday will be a service focused on healing. Nursery will be available during all service times for kids four years old and under. The church is located at 506 Lake Shore Drive in Lake Waccamaw.
Speaking of revivals, the Columbus Baptist Association will be preaching the Gospel at Peace Baptist Church on March 2-7 at 7 p.m. each evening.
Speakers will include Stephen Nobles, Ben Worthington, Colton Reaves, and Glenn Stanley. The church can be found at 653 Love Mill Road in Whiteville.
The Diaper Bank of North Carolina will be partnering with the Columbus County Department of Aging on March 12 to host the DBNC Essentials Hub from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Columbus County Senior Center.
They will be giving away free adult incontinence supplies to residents, and folks are asked to bring their own bags to the event. Supplies are limited and based on a first come, first serve basis. The center can be found at 827 Washington Street in Whiteville.
The North Whiteville Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up again for their second annual Community Day. The free event will be held on March 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The day will include fire truck displays and demonstrations, activities for kids, a free hotdog lunch, community resources, and a chance to meet local firefighters. Community Day will be hosted at 747 Peacock Road in Whiteville.
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Department was blessed with a very special surprise last week. The Trinity Baptist Church Awana’s Club brought cookies to the office for the department’s patrol deputies. The CCSO gave a big shout out to the amazing kids, leaders, and families of the club for taking the time to brighten their day.
The sixteenth annual Southern Farm Days will be back March 20-22 at the Boys and Girls Home of NC Horse Complex. Columbus County News will be live during the event, and we would love to spotlight your small business.
If you are interested in sponsoring a live stream or would like to be featured as a vendor during Farm Days, message us via the CCN Facebook page. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Remember to check out our Good News tab throughout the week. We love to hear about all the great things happening around you. Email your submissions to ccn.cfaircloth@gmail.com or visit us at our new location at 125 Suite A, East Main Street in Whiteville. We love visitors. If the door is open, we are open for business.
