Cooler temperatures and fall leaves are definitely setting the mood as we head into October. Check out the flock swap at Gurganus, peruse the farmers market, or worship with Engage Life Church this weekend. We have it all right here 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.
Gurganus Feed and Grain will be having their next flock swap on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the store. If you’re looking to expand your flock or sale some of your feathered fowl, this is the perfect opportunity to do so. Gurganus can be found at 6 Whiteville Plaza in Whiteville.
Donayre Cancer Care Center is known for their high-quality treatment, and last week, those wonderful efforts were recognized. The facility has received the QOPI Certification. This document provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for centers like theirs.
The Veterans Memorial Park of America will be having their 150 Pheasant Tower Shoot on Oct. 10 at the Honey Hill Hunting Preserve in Hallsboro. The 8 a.m. slots are sold out, but the 10:30 a.m. session still has openings available. Lunch will be included.
The price is $200 per shooter, four shooters per peg, with ten pegs total. There will be 150 pheasants released at each time slot. All proceeds from the shoot will benefit the park. ‘
To register or for more information, call Randy Norris at 910.840.5207. The preserve is located at 3609 Honey Hill Road.
The Columbus County Community Farmers Market will be having the Fall Festival at the Market on Oct. 10. 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.
Chicken bog and BBQ plates will be sold for $10 each until sold out, and the day will also 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.
A benefit ride fundraiser for medical and funeral expenses will be held on Oct. 10 for the late Terry Walker. Registration is at 9 a.m. at Cruzers Drive Thru, and kickstands go up at 10 a.m. The cost is $15 for a single rider and $20 with a passenger, and the route will stop at various locations around the county.
There will be a separate benefit meal after the ride prepared by Walt Monroe at Cruzers. Those interested in either of the fundraisers can contact Will McCulloch at 910.840.6033.
The Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital will have a drive-thru rabies clinic on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 1-2 p.m. at the facility. The cost is $10 per vaccine. The hospital can be found at 4629 U.S. Hwy 701 South.
The Columbus County Agricultural Fair has a new category for the artwork contest this year. All barn quilt painters can now submit their hand painted pieces for judging no later than Saturday, Oct. 10. The canvases will be on display at the fair from Oct. 13-18.
The fairgrounds are located at 886 Prison Camp Road in Whiteville.
Engage Life Church will have their homecoming service on Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. The guest speakers will be Pastor David Chavis and Ethel Chavis. The church is located at 386 Thompson Town Road 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.
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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