Labor Day is Monday, and Columbus is going all out with events over the weekend. Shop until you drop, get groovy at the Lake, or sign up to do a sing-along for an awesome organization. Opportunities await in this week’s edition of the Good News. Let’s take a look at what’s going on near you.
The Columbus County Farmers Market will be doing a little traveling on Saturday, Aug. 30. The facility will be holding a pop-up event at the Veterans Memorial Park of America from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. The fee is now only $10 for vendors, and all sellers are welcome to set up this weekend.
The park will be having a Rock-A-Thon during the market to raise money for rocking chairs and other items needed, so consider making a donation to Veterans Community Outreach Center while you shop. The VMPA can be found at 6354 James B. White Highway South in Whiteville.
This Sunday will be the last service of the season for the Lakeside Ministry at the Campground Pavilion in Lake Waccamaw. It will begin at 9 a.m., and Reverend Dave Heller will be both preaching and singing. The venue is located at 3010 Canal Cove Road.
‘Get Groovy’ at the Lake on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 1-4 p.m. with Curtis Martin and the Community Art Journey. Dress up like a hippie and get creative as you draw 60’s themed images on a box from the era.
The $10 fee will get you a box, a sack with a gel pen, a peace sign necklace, a bandanna, candy from the 1960’s and other ‘far out’ items. Those interested can call 401.419.2291 to sign up.
If you’re looking for something fun to do for Labor Day, the Lake Waccamaw community will be having their annual town wide yard sale on Sept. 1. The event will begin at 7 a.m., and those participating will set up in their yards, driveways, and garages throughout the town. Some folks will be holding sales on Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to catch those early bird specials.
The First Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw and the Wooded Acres community will also have secondhand treasures up for grabs. Just look for the flags, signs, and friendly faces.
For those who would like to be a part of the Labor Day event but don’t have the room, the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum is offering spaces on their lawn for a $15 donation to the facility. Those interested can call 910.770.6017 to reserve your spot. Be sure to bring your own tables, chairs, and tents.
Seniors at East Columbus High School enjoyed the old tradition of painting their parking spaces last weekend before school started on Monday. Mr. John Grice was praised by ECHS for sweeping lot before the students took to the pavement with their paints and brushes.
Losing a loved one is never easy, but Liberty Hospice wants to help you through it. The center will be hosting a free nine-week grief support group from Sept. 4- Oct. 30. The group will meet each week from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Elizabethtown Public Library located at 111 North Cypress Street.
Each session will include a short video with accompanying discussions offering hope, healing, and support along the grief journey. If interested, call Jovona Bellamy at 910.640.8039, or send her an email at jbellamy@libertyhomecare.com.
Deputy Chief Billy Hinz will soon be retiring from the Whiteville Police Department after two decades of service. The department described Hinz as ” a steady force in guiding officers and serving our community.” Congratulations on your retirement.
Chadbourn Pentecostal Holliness Church will be holding a chicken bog plate sale for Kent Ivey on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the church located at 518 Elm Street. Plates are $10 each, and they can be picked up from CPHC the day of the event.
Delivery will also be available during the fundraiser for large orders. To purchase your ticket, contact Shonte Gore Nance via Facebook.
Whiteville, Tabor City, and Chadbourn police departments will be joining the NC Highway Patrol, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, and Whiteville Fire for the ‘Wellness Health Fair’ hosted by the Donayre Cancer Care Center of Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems on Sept. 5 from 1-4 p.m. at Vineland Station.
This free community gathering will feature health screenings, resource booths, mental health information, Kona Ice, and the ‘Battle of the Badge’ cornhole tournament. Vineland can be found at 701 South Madison Street in Whiteville.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for a fun-filled day in Fair Bluff on Sept. 6. The ‘Sweater Weather and Yard Sale Treasures’ event will run from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Riverside Drive next to the Riverwalk. Folks can eat at the Collard Wagon food truck, participate in the First Saturday Market fishing contest, gain a new animal during the Livestock Swap, or shop the vendors and artisans set up at the market.
You can find out about all the awesome events going on in the town and more by visiting www.fairbluff.com.
The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation is partnering with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC for a food distribution drive on Sept. 20 at Jerusalem Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. There is no cost, no I.D., or proof of income needed for assistance.
Pastor Eric McCullum and his congregation help provide the volunteer power that makes the ACP’s monthly food drive possible, but new volunteers and supporters are welcome to lend a hand. Those interested can visit www.acpproject.org or email info@acpproject.org. The church’s address is 6224 Chadbourn Highway in Chadbourn.
If you aren’t able to catch ACP’s monthly event, St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church will open their food bank every Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Freeman Community. The church is located at 507 Moneyhole Road in Bolton.
Families First will be celebrating 30 years of strengthening survivors with their 90’s themed anniversary fundraiser on Nov. 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Vineland Station Depot. ‘Columbus and Bladen’s Got Talent’ can’t happen without performers, so the organization is putting out the call for singers, dancers, actors, musicians, jugglers, magicians, artists, animal acts, and everything in between.
If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of the show, you can contact Families First by emailing them at info@familiesfirstnc.org or by calling 910.642.5996. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 20.
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