Fall activities have officially begun in Columbus County this week. The fair is in town, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Halloween is on the horizon. Be sure to check back in each and every week so you don’t miss out on the latest and greatest going on in our area.
The Good News is updated every Wednesday morning for your weekly dose of events, gatherings, community announcements, and happy stories. You wouldn’t want to miss any of it.
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Halloween and Fall activities are rolling into the newsroom for October. Send your church, school, or organization’s submissions for fundraisers, trunk or treats, or fall festivals. We will also publish those events at no cost to you.
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.
Columbus Regional Healthcare System will hold a very special event on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the main entrance of CRHS. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the facility will host ‘Give Cancer the Boot’ with free health screenings and a mini health fair featuring free 3D mammograms.
Those who are uninsured and would like to receive a mammogram are asked to call 910.640.4077. You will also be registered in a special raffle. CRHS is located at 500 Jefferson Street in Whiteville.
**A special note from writer Crystal Faircloth**
**Ladies, please be sure to take advantage of the free mammograms and screenings offered at Columbus Regional. Early detection of breast cancer and other diseases can save your life or the life of a loved one.
I know you’ve all heard the rumors that mammograms are painful and awkward, but that simply isn’t true when it comes to CRHS staff. Speaking from experience, the ladies there are incredibly sweet and very gentle during the screenings, and the whole ten-minute process is only mildly uncomfortable.
I’ve had several women in my life who are still here thanks to these efforts, so I encourage you to please get those mammograms every year. **
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:
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.
Diana’s DIY Design and Bellisima Hair Studios will hold ‘Trunk or Treat with a Jeep Meet’ on Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. They will have a sensory friendly hour for special friends from 4-5 p.m. Vendors and trunks are still needed, and those interested in participating can call 910.234.1342 or 910.625.7811.
The event will take place at the hair studio located at 30 Hill Plaza in Whiteville.
Bladen County Public Library will host an Enchanted Forest Trunk or Treat on Oct. 22 starting at 7 p.m. The event is free for children and their families. The library can be found at 111 North Cypress Street in Elizabethtown.
The first annual Yam Dance and Fall Bash in partnership with Fifty Five Athletics will take place on Oct. 23 from 6-10 p.m. at the Lake Tabor Field and Park. The family-friendly event will feature trick or treating, a costume contest, music, dancing, food, and games.
Bring the family out to 102 Lynwood Norris Rd in Tabor City for a new fun Yam tradition.
Hallsboro Church of God will have a trunk or treat on Oct. 24 from 5-7 p.m. in the facility’s parking lot. The event is non-scary and extremely family-friendly. HCOG is located at 312 Giles Byrd Road in Hallsboro.
The Columbus County Community Farmers Market rescheduled their Fall Festival at the Market to Oct. 24 due to inclement weather. The all-day event will feature a trunk or treat and a car show, and Razor rides will be available starting at 5 p.m.
The day will feature pumpkin carving, games and family fun, lots of food, and tons of great items for sale. The market can be found at 132 Government Complex Drive in Whiteville.
Galeed Baptist Church will have a fall festival on Oct. 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. The evening will have a fun and free night filled with food, carnival games, a hayride, music, trunk or treats, and door prizes.
The church can be found at 571 Galeed Church Road in Bladenboro.
The annual Lake Waccamaw Safe Night will be happening on Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Home Benton BTS Arena. The town will be partnering with the BGHNC to bring you and your family a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for folks throughout the community.
The event is free and open to the public. Those interested in hosting a booth are asked to contact Chief Finch or Chief Lancaster.
Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue and Lake Waccamaw Police Department will be hosting a Boston butt sale. Pickup will be on Nov. 25 from 3-6 p.m. at the fire station. Tickets are $30 each, and you can pick up yours at Village Prescription Pharmacy or message Kimberly Finch via Facebook Messenger.
Speaking of Lake Waccamaw PD, the station was gifted a Halligan Forcible Entry Tool, axe, and lock extractor by Council Tool Company. The donations will give officers additional resources for emergencies that require rapid entry. LWPD took to Facebook to thank the business for their continued community support.
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