Chilly weather and falling leaves are the perfect combination for everything Columbus County has in store throughout the month of October. With the holidays approaching, there are plenty of opportunities to have some family fun, volunteer, or give to a good cause.
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.
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.
The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP) will hold its first Southeastern Resource and Logistics Center Food Pantry distribution event on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9-11 a.m. Other dates posted for the drive are Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Volunteers are desperately needed to help run the food pantry. Roles like large truck and van drivers, packers, community engagers, and intake personnel are open to those who would like to help out. To register as a volunteer, visit www.form.jotform/veronicabrownanang/volunteer-intake-and-photo-and-info.
Groups are gladly welcome, and volunteers may receive pantry food if needed. The food bank will be held at 5487 Silver Spoon Road, Building B in Whiteville. For more information about ACP, you can visit their website at www.acpproject.org.
The Armour Fall Festival and Parade will be on Oct. 24 with parade lineup at 9 a.m., and the procession will begin at 10 a.m. The route will begin at Armour Mill to Old Lake Road, and then from Old Lake Road to the Ransom Activity Center.
The all-day event will host a multitude of activities at the center until 4 p.m. There will be inflatables, face painting, horse rides, a cornhole tournament, a basketball tournament, and Bingo. A live DJ and lots of food, artisan, and craft vendors will be on site for your shopping pleasure.
The Ransom Activity Center is located at 2694 General Howe Highway in Riegelwood.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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