We are officially in the ‘ber’ months, and September is full steam ahead with activities and events. Check out the farmers market, cruise into a couple of car shows, and see what all the buzz is about at the Honey Festival. See all these and more in this week’s edition of The Good News.
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Daisy Vereen Brooks and the Facts of Life Community Outreach Program hosts their Nourish Hope distribution event every Wednesday at 11 a.m. to N.C. and S.C. residents. The food drive is held at the church located at 24678 Peacock Road in Tabor City. For more info, visit their website at www.factsoflifeoutreach.org.
The Columbus County Community Farmers Market opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come shop fresh and local and support vendors and farmers in our community.
The market has fresh produce, farm-fresh eggs, homemade breads, jams and jellies, local honey, fresh juices, handmade jewelry, custom tumblers, crafts, games for all ages, live music, and so much more. The market is located at 132 Government Complex Drive in Whiteville.
The Donayre Cancer Care Center will be partnering with Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville Police Department, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, and the Whiteville Fire Department to host the Wellness Health Fair on Sept. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at Vineland Station. The day will include Kona Ice, free health screenings, community resources, health and first responder booths, and the Battle of the Badges Cornhole Competition.
Vineland Station can be found at 701 South Madison Street in Whiteville.
Simons Chevrolet and GMC will be having a car cruise-in on Sept. 12 from 8-11 a.m. Coffee and pastries will be on tap, and all types of cars of every make and model, and car lovers alike are invited to attend.
Join them at 363 Vinson Boulevard in Whiteville for a morning of great cars, great people, and a lot of horsepower.
A salute to tiny-winged heroes is upon us once again as the annual North Carolina Honey Festival in Whiteville takes over downtown on Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. to celebrate National Honey Month. The mission of the North Carolina Honey Festival is to highlight the significance of bees in the environment, celebrate honey and honey products, encourage bee-friendly practices, and promote beekeeping in all of North Carolina’s regions.
Vendors and product exhibitors will be set up with a variety of bee-related items, ranging from raw local honey to beeswax candles, meads, skincare and hair products, bee pollen, honey-sweetened sauces and desserts. Whiteville was selected to host the festival as an official ‘bee city’, because of its growing beekeeping community. Food trucks, community groups, and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences will be set up throughout the day.
Honeybees and other pollinators are essential to the environment. Between 75 and 95 percent of all flowering plants on the earth need help with pollination. Pollinators provide services to over 180,000 different plant species and more than 1,200 crops. That means that one out of every three bites of food requires pollination at some stage of growth.
Get ready for an exciting day at the Car and Bike Club Show on Sept. 12, from 2–5 p.m. at East Columbus High School. This “Swamp Thing” event invites car and bike clubs to bring their rides and compete for a variety of awards, including King of the Swamp Bike, King of the Swamp Car, Best Classic/Antique, Best Modern, Loudest/Best Sound on the Swamp, Best Paint, and People’s Choice.
Registration is donation-based and will be from 1–2:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 4:45 p.m. Guests can enjoy music, food, cars and motorcycles, and vote for their favorite ride. All proceeds will go to the East Columbus basketball and track programs. Vendors are welcome to set up for a $40 donation. A signed waiver and clean area are required to participate. For more information, contact Tori at 910.666.0886. The school is located 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:
- 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.
PFT & Transport, Big Wills Auto, Woodyard Transport, Scotts Enterprises, and Kayden Enterprises will be hosting the first Annual Autism Day on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in Chadbourn. There will be games, food, pets, and lots of fun.
The event will be sensory-friendly, but all children are welcome to attend. Autism Day will be held at 203 South Brown Street.
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