Applications Accepted: SWIM Network Inc. is accepting applications and referrals for Life Skill/Job Readiness classes for Work First participants and ex-offenders. These life skill classes will provide assistance with housing and job placement, resume writing, interview skills, finance, budgeting and everyday living skills. For information, call 972-7946.

Meeting: The Tar River Chapter of the USAF Civil Air Patrol Cadets meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Rocky Mount Wilson Airport. The USAF Civil Air Patrol Seniors meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday at the Rocky Mount Wilson Airport. For information, call 459-2153 or 823-8337.

Applications Accepted: Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1481 Beechwood Drive, is accepting applications for pre-K, Kindergarten and first through sixth grade for the 2012-13 school year. For information, call 937-7290.

Registration Accepted: First Baptist Church Child Care and Preschool is accepting registration for all ages. The school offers a Bible-based curriculum. For information or to schedule a tour, call 446-7416.

Registration Accepted: First United Methodist Kindergarten is accepting registration for the 2012-13 school year for its half-day kindergarten program. For information or to schedule a tour, call 977-0475.

Raffle: The Buck Leonard League is selling raffle tickets for its “Donate to Expand America’s Game” raffle. Tickets are $2 each. Drawing for prizes will be held April 5. Tickets can be purchased at the Buck Leonard Association, 148 S. Washington St., Suite 107, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For information, call Brian Patterson at 469-7914.

Art Exhibit: First Presbyterian Church, 153 N. Church St., will sponsor a student art exhibit featuring works by the Nash-Rocky Mount School System students and student members of First Presbyterian Church Feb. 26 through March 25 in the church fellowship hall. For information, call 446-9121.

Open House: Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1481 Beechwood Drive, will hold an open house for pre-K through sixth grade from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28. For information, call 937-7290.

Convention: The Nash County Republican Party Convention will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 1 at Nash Community College, 522 N. Old Carriage Road. Registration will be held at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. For information, go to nashncgop.com or to purchase tickets, call 904-3168.

Funds Available: The Nash County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council has intervention and prevention funds available for services to youth most at risk of court involvement. The application deadline is March 2. Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations and local housing authorities wishing to submit an application, call 977-1098, 827-5058 or 355-9013.

Special Event: The Tar River Symphonic Band will present “A Russian Portrait” at 7:30 p.m. March 2 at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $12 each, $65 for season tickets and free for students and children.

Funds Available: The Edgecombe County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council has intervention and prevention funds available for services to youth most at risk of court involvement. The application deadline is March 2. Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations and local housing authorities wishing to submit an application, call 641-7827, 827-5058 or 355-9013.

Pastry Supper: Sandy Cross United Methodist Church will hold its annual old-fashioned chicken pastry supper from 3:30 to 7 p.m. March 3. The “all-you-can-eat” supper is available for dine-in only. Tickets are $7. Tickets or reservations are required and can be obtained by calling Pat at 443-4586.

Meetings: Nash County Democrats will hold their precinct organization meetings March 6 or March 10. All registered Democrats are welcome at their local voting precinct meeting. Contact your precinct chair for exact time and location. For additional information or contact information, call Lee Michaletz at 904-7870.

Meeting: The Nash County Democratic Party will hold its annual organizational meeting for precinct 10 to elect officers and to discuss upcoming events including how to become a N.C. Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at the precinct polling site at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond Road. All registered Democrats are invited. For information, call 446-2702.

Meeting: A Democrats Oak Level Voting Precinct Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 6 in the EMS Room at Nash County Office Building, 120 W. Washington St., Nashville. Meeting will consist of regular business and election of delegates to County Convention.

Fundraiser: The West Mount Ruritan Club will hold its semi-annual barbecue chicken event from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 9 at 8277 West Mount Drive. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased from any West Mount Ruritan member.

Special Event: The Black Heritage Museum and Cultural Center Inc. will present its annual College Round-Up from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at Edgecombe Community College, 2009 W. Wilson St., Tarboro. Colleges and universities will be interviewing students and accepting applications. Colleges will waive application fees at this event only. The guest speakers will be Rep. Jean Farmer-Butterfield and the Honorable Judge Betty Staton. Online registration available at collegeroundup.eventbrite.com.

Cookie Sale: Local Girl Scout Troops are selling their famous cookies. Cost is $3.50 per box and may be purchased from any Girl Scout Troop or from cookie booths at various locations Friday through Sundays through March 11. Proceeds will benefit various community events, trips and summer camps. For information, contact a local Girl Scout Troop or go to girlscoutcookies.org.

Banquet: The Tar River Chapter of The National Wild Turkey Federation will host its 25th annual Hunting Heritage Banquet at 6 p.m. March 15 in the Brown Auditorium at Nash Community College. Tickets are $65 per person, $90 per couple and $280 for sponsors. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Tickets purchased before Feb. 28 will be eligible for the Early Bird Drawing. Prizes including art, sculptures, furniture, grill, knives, outdoor gear and clothing will be given. For information or to purchase tickets, call Jimmy Vickers at 813-4253 or Kent King at 813-0320.

Special Event: Sylvan Heights Bird Park will present its third annual Chili Cook-Off from 6 to 9 p.m. March 17 at Sylvan Heights Bird Park, 220 Lees Meadow Road, Scotland Neck. Prizes will be awarded. Tickets are $15. For information or contest rules, call 826-3186, email info@shwpark.com or go to shwpark.com.

Tryouts: The Carolina Stallion Football Organization is seeking serious athletes ages 18 and older interested in pursuing collegiate and professional competition. Tryouts will be held March 20-22. All professional young women interested in cheerleading are asked to contact Tasha Jones at 458-6463. Interested individuals must be pre-registered before March 12. For information, call Michael Wright at 454-0986.

Scholarships: The Caswell Center Foundation Inc. is accepting applications for the 2012-13 academic school year scholarships. To qualify, applicants must be a rising college senior or working towards a graduate degree with an Allied Heath, Education or Psychology major. Scholarship deadline is April 1. For information and eligibility requirements, call 208-3790.

Class Reunion: The Northern Nash High School Class of 1967 will hold its 45th class reunion May 19. For information or to provide contact information, call Jackie at 919-495-1040 or Kaye at 908-1161.

Special Event: The Wright’s Adult Day Health Care Center currently has funding available for Nash County senior citizens age 60 and older. For information, call 442-8363.

Camp Offered: N.C. State will offer Engineering Summer Camps for elementary, middle grades and high school students at the Gateway Technology Center. For information or an application, call 446-2585 or go to www.engr.ncsu.edu/theengineering
place/summerprograms.

Flag Raising: The Joint Veterans Committee of Edgecombe and Nash Counties is accepting names of deceased loved ones who served in the U.S. Military to hold a flag raising to honor their memory. Ceremonies will be held at the Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park. For further information or to submit a name, contact Vince Tesoro at 212-5525.

Special Event: Dr. and Mrs. Michael Cloer will guide an 11-day Tour of Israel June 13-23. Trip includes Biblical sites in Galilee, the Dead Sea and Jerusalem. For information or for a brochure, call 937-9811, ext. 230.

Applications Accepted: The Buck Leonard League is accepting applications for baseball for youth ages 5-17. Enrollment for the league is accepted from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 148 S. Washington St.

Classes Offered: The Nash Community College Adult Basic Education Program is offering free GED classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the following times and locations: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Del Center, 205 White St., Whitakers; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spaulding Center in Spring Hope; and 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at the Williford Family Resource Center. Participants must be 16 years old and up. For information, call Dorneeta Davis at 451-8246.

Special Event: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2057, 11270 E. N.C. 97, Veteran Service Officer will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday to assist veterans and dependents with veteran benefit concerns. For more information, call 446-7532 or 801-7506.

Special Event: The Rocky Mount Senior Center will hold its Unity Luncheon Thursday. All seniors are invited to view the Black History exhibit and attend the luncheon. Admission is free for the exhibit; participants are asked to bring a soul food dish for the luncheon. For information, call 972-1152.

Special Event: American Legion Post 58, 2731 N. Church St., will be open from 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday to answer questions on veteran benefits and merits of the American Legion. For information, call 212-5525.

Seminar Offered: Nash Community College will offer a “Creating Your Website in Wordpress” seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday in room 1213 of the Business and Industry Center. Cost is $20.

Book Club: The Teen Book Club meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Youth Services Storytime Room at Braswell Memorial Library. For information, call 442-1951, ext. 257.

Workshop Offered: A “Gardening Basics” workshop presented by Master Gardener James Haywood will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Warner Meeting Room at Braswell Memorial Library. For information, call 442-1951.

Special Event: A tax conference for pastors, churches and other religious organizations will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Country Inn & Suites, 672 English Road. Pre-registration is required. For information, call 801-4644.

Special Event: Girl Scouts in partnership with Golden East Crossing Mall will present “World Thinking Day” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Golden East Crossing Mall. Come find out what Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world learn, wear, experience and do for fun.

Special Event: Braswell Memorial Library will present the R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) Dog, Chere, at 11 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month in the Youth Services Story Time Room. This is an interaction program targeted to promote confidence and the love of reading for children. For information, call 442-1951, ext. 235.

Open House: The Rocky Mount Toastmasters Club #8957 will hold an open house from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Braswell Memorial Library. For information, call 454-0601 or 469-0516.

Special Event: The Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. will have a Black History program at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 in the OIC Auditorium, 402 E. Virginia St. For information, call 212-3460.

Seminar Offered: Nash Community College will offer a free “Bookkeeping and Taxes for Small Businesses” seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 28 in room 1213 of the Business and Industry Center.

Tournament: The Recreation Service Division of the city of Rocky Mount will host its 10th annual North vs. South tournament for ages 10-13 and 14-17 March 23-25. Registration for teams will be accepted through March 5. Cost is $200 per team. For information, call 467-4926.

Workshop Offered: The Rocky Mount Toastmasters Club #8957 will offer a Speechcraft workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 5, 12, 19 and 26 at Edgecombe Community College. For information, call 454-0601 or 469-0516.

Special Event: A free workshop discussing the common issues facing aging parents and their families will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 6 at The Fountains at The Albemarle, 200 Trade St., Tarboro. The speakers will be Dr. Robert Brookes Peter and Joy Weaver. For information or to register, call 377-4153 by March 1.

Seminar Offered: Nash Community College will offer a “Grant Writing” seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. March 8 in room 1213 of the Business and Industry Center. Cost is $20.

Special Event: Percy Sledge and Sunset Drive will perform at 8 p.m. March 10 at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $25. For information, call 985-5197 or go to dunncenter.com.

Meeting: Tried and True will meet at 12:30 p.m. March 11 at The Grill on Zebulon Road. For information, call 443-6341.

Seminar Offered: Nash Community College will offer a free “Effective Leadership for Managers” seminar from 8 to 11 a.m. March 15 in room 1213 of the Business and Industry Center.

Seminar Offered: Nash Community College will offer a free “Seven Essential Skills of a Successful Business Owner” seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. March 15 in room 1213 of the Business and Industry Center.

Meeting: The Rocky Mount Project Step Inc. will meet at 6 p.m. March 15 at North End Missionary Baptist Church, 500 E. Grand Ave. For information, call 446-7755.

Banquet: Unity Lodge #64 and the Rosebud Chapter #29 of Rocky Mount will hold their annual scholarship banquet at 7 p.m. March 17 at the Gateway Center. The guest speaker will be Milton “Toby” Finch. For information, call 977-2929.

Special Event: Braswell Memorial Library will host the BML 2012 Hunger Games for ages 13-17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 20 in the Wiley Conference Room. Participants are asked to gather their district team, design a district symbol and compete for prizes during the Trivia and Cornucopia competitions. For information, call 442-1951, ext. 257.

Special Event: Rocky Mount After 5 Club will have a “Remodeling Your Life – Survival After Financial Collapse” buffet and conversation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 20 at DoubleTree Hotel. The guest speaker will be Pat Ferguson. The cost is $15. For information or to register by March 18, call 446-4320.

Special Event: Christian Women’s Connection will hold a luncheon featuring Sara Edwards “Accessorizing Your Outfit” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 at the Courtyard by Marriott, 250 Gateway Blvd. The guest speaker Pat Ferguson will speak on “Remodeling Your Life – Survival After Financial Collapse”. The cost is $15. For information or to make a reservation by March 19, call 823-5381 or 823-1423.

Seminar Offered: Nash Community College will offer a “Easy eBay and Other Web-Based Income Strategies” seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. March 22 in room 1213 of the Business and Industry Center. Cost is $20.

Meeting: Edgecombe-Nash Retired School Personnel will meet at 10:30 a.m. March 26 in the Wiley Room at Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N. Grace St.

Seminar Offered: Nash Community College will offer a free “Creative Marketing for Artists and Crafters” seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. March 27 in room 1213 of the Business and Industry Center.

Special Event: Fayetteville State University will offer an informational session on its Masters of Business Administration Program through the use of online distance learning resources and interactive remote classrooms through the Gateway Technology Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 19 at Braswell Memorial Library.

Special Event: The annual Rocky Mount Area MS Walk will be held on May 19 at Marvin United Methodist Church, 911 Falls Road. Registration will be held at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.

Rides Available: Disabled American Veterans Chapter No. 55 offers rides to all veterans to the VA hospital in Durham and the VA clinic in Greenville. You must have a VA appointment to ride. For information, call 446-4909.

Meeting: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2057 members and auxiliary meets the second Monday of each month at 11207 N.C. 97 East. A pot luck meal is served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. All veterans, men and women who qualifies and their families are welcome to join. For information, call 442-9908, 883-8615 or 442-0051.

Meeting: The Disabled American Veterans Twin County Chapter No. 55 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at the American Legion Post 58 Building, 2731 N. Church St. For information, call 801-7506 or 883-8615.

Workshop Offered: The Rocky Mount Senior Center will offer a free Wii bowling workshop from 11 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. For information or to register, call 972-1152.

SHIIP: The Rocky Mount Senior Center is offering seniors a chance to talk to a SHIIP volunteer about Medicare Drug Prescriptions and individual health plans at 9:30 a.m. every third Thursday of the month. For information, call 972-1152.

Special Event: Women of Wisdom meets at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at D.O.C. Faith Ministries, 13705 N.C. 98, Spring Hope. W.O.W. promotes spirituality, creativity and wholeness for total transformation. Men are invited to attend as well. For information, call 567-1071.

Volunteers Sought: Communities In Schools of the Rocky Mount Region is seeking volunteers to mentor and tutor students enrolled in the CIS College Access Program for the 2011-12 school year. For more information, call 442-9991.

Special Event: SWIM’s Healing Place, a female substance abuse recovery facility, offers wellness and enrichment activities, group support and resources and clinical transportation. For information, call 972-7946 or email swimnetworkinc.@email.com.

Tennis Camps: Tennis clinics and lessons are being offered for all ages and skill levels. For more information, contact Randy Price at 904-7974.

Meeting: The Marines and FMF Corpsmen meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Fire Station No. 7, 9914 Route 4, Battleboro. For information, call 452-0728 or 212-5525.

Class Reunion: Tarboro High School Class of 1992 is planning its 20th class reunion. Please send contact information to info@ths-1992.com or 919-981-6583.

Class Reunion: The Southwest Edgecombe High School Class of 1982 is planning its 30th class reunion. The planning committee is seeking contact information including addresses and phone numbers for all classmates. For information or to submit contact information, call Anita Green at 919-981-7473 or email southwestedgecombe1982@yahoo.com.

Volunteers Sought: Brekenridge Assisted Living is accepting applications for volunteers to spend a few hours with elderly residents. For information, call Dawn Guy at 443-5400.

Special Event: Edgecombe Nash Humane Society is seeking temporary homes for animals waiting for permanent adoption. All expenses will be paid by the Edgecombe Nash Humane Society. For information, call 446-1669.

Announcement: The Down East Partnership for Children, Child Resource and Referral is available to provide parents with a list of child care programs throughout Nash and Edgecombe Counties for first, second and third shifts, part-time and drop-in care for children ages birth through 12 years old, as well as, what to look for when choosing quality child care. For information, call 985-4300.

Meeting: American Legion Post 19 meets at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Abram’s Restaurant in Tarboro. For information, call 955-9001.

Meeting: American Legion Riders Post 19 meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Coleman-Pitt Post 58 on North Church St. For information, call 955-9001.

Classes Offered: The Williford Family Resource Center, 1608 Curtis St., will offer a new seven week series of parenting classes for parents of children birth through age 3 at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, and a series for parents of children age 3-6 at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Classes are free, registration advised. For information, call 462-2851.

Volunteers Sought: Caught Before Fallen Dropout Prevention Initiative Program is seeking tutors to work with students in sixth through 12th grade at an afterschool education program. Tutors will assist students with math, reading, writing and science skills. A strong academic background is required. Certified and retired teachers are welcome. For information, call 907-4421 or send resume to lindavirgil305@ymail.com.

Registration Accepted: Caught Before Fallen Dropout Prevention Initiative Program is accepting applications for students in the sixth through 12th grade who have scored a level I or II in math, reading and science on the EOG. Children can be registered at 216 E. Main St., Sharpsburg. For information, call 907-4421.

Classes Offered: Word Tabernacle Church in partnership with Nash Community College will offer employability training classes. Classes offered will include computer literacy, Internet job search, resume writing and financial literacy. Classes are free to all who are unemployed or underemployed. For information or to register, call 442-2925.