If you’re looking for a hotspot to trick or treat, look no more. This week’s edition of The Good News is packed with trunk or treats and fall festivals to keep your candy buckets full from Oct. 28-31. From Tabor City to Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County is carrying out spooky season the right way.
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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.
New Hope Baptist Church will have their Falling for Jesus fall festival and trunk or treat today, Oct. 28, with the festival starting at 6 p.m., and the trunk or treat beginning at 7 p.m.
NHBC can be found at 252 Rough and Ready Road in Whiteville.
Cherry Grove Baptist Church will host a trunk or treat tonight, Oct. 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the church. There will be candy, games, decorated cars, costumes, fun, and fellowship.
There will be prizes for the top three trunks, and admission is free. CGBC is located at 9833 Swamp Fox Highway West in Cerro Gordo.
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.
Nakina Pentecostal Holiness Church will have a trunk or treat tonight, Oct. 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 9745 Seven Creeks Highway in Nakina.
Truist Bank in Whiteville will have a drive thru trunk or treat this evening, Oct. 28, from 5-7 p.m. There will be candy and treats, decorated trunks, and family fun in a safe environment.
As you drive through the event, please follow the marked route, and friendly volunteers will guide you from the entrance to the exit. Truist is located at 301 South J.K. Boulevard in Whiteville.
SCC, HEARTS, and Columbus County Parks and Rec will host their annual trunk or treat and costume contest tomorrow, Oct. 29, from 6-8 p.m. on the college campus. There will be games, food, and candy at the event.
Come dressed to impress in your best costume. Prizes will be handed out from categories birth-5 years old, 6-12 years old, and 13-18 years old. The winner of the best decorated trunk will be announced immediately following the costume contest.
Southeastern Community College is located at 4564 Chadbourn Highway in Whiteville. For more information or for questions, call LaShoney Frink-Southern at 910.625.1745 or Ashley McPherson at 910.788.6243.
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.
Fair Bluff will have a trunk or treat on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Fair Bluff Baptist Church. Local businesses and area churches will be hosting the event for the whole community.
Lots of activities are planned for the evening, and there will be candy, food, fun, and games for everyone. The church is located at 1205 Main Street.
Abundant Life Assembly of God will have Trunks of Treats on Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m. There will be candy, games, family fun, and fellowship, and everyone is welcome to attend. The church’s address is 5384 James B. White Highway South in Whiteville.
Whiteville Police and Fire Departments will host Halloween Night on Oct. 31 in the City Hall parking lot. The fun will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. City Hall’s address is 317 South Madison Street in Whiteville.
Dock Missionary Baptist Association will have a trunk or treat on Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the Old Dock Community Center. The center’s address is listed at 12820 New Britton Highway.
CPHC Ministries will have a trunk or treat on Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at their Life Center. The gathering is open to the community and will include food, bouncy houses, hayride, candy, and lots of fun and fellowship.
The center’s address is 518 North Elm Street in Chadbourn.
Freedom Original Free Will Baptist Church will have a trunk or treat on Oct. 31 from 3-6 p.m. There will be hotdogs, popcorn, candy, snacks, and games at the event.
The church can be found at 1280 Swamp Fox Highway East in Tabor City.
The Riegelwood Community Fall Festival will be on Oct. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Riegelwood Baptist Church. The gathering is in partnership with the Baptist Church and Wesley-Weyman Methodist Church. The evening will include a trunk or treat, games, prizes, and lots of family fun.
RBC can be found at 103 N.C. 87 in Riegelwood.
Mission Valley Free Will Baptist Church will have their fall festival and trunk or treat on Oct. 31. There will be three events starting with a kid’s breakfast and hayride at 9 a.m., guest speakers and a special singing at 12 p.m., and a trunk or treat will be held later in the evening at 6 p.m. with hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, and slushies.
The church can be found at 5634 Lebanon Church Road in Clarendon.
Evergreen Baptist Church will have a trunk or treat with hayrides, games, food, and more on Oct. 31. The evening will run from 4-7 p.m. The church’s address is 156 Evergreen Baptist Church Road in Evergreen.
A trunk or treat hosted by the Waccamaw Siouan Community Wellness Initiative will be held on Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at the tribal grounds. There will be treats, prizes, and family fun.
The Waccamaw Siouan Tribal Grounds are located at 7239 Old Lake Road in Bolton.
The 26th annual St. James Festival will be on Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-until. The day will include a parade at 11:30 a.m., games, a car show, food, entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, a 50/50 raffle, and a bouncy house.
Non-food vendors can set up at the festival for $30. Those interested can call Kim at 910.840.0434 or Marie at 910.918.4418. The event will be held at the St. Jame Volunteer Fire Department located at 3203 Old Northeast Road 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:
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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