Ncdot Workshop to Discuss Projects

PASQUOTANK COUNTY | The North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold an informational workshop from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Museum of the Albemarle.

The workshop will be about improvements to U.S. 158 from U.S. 17 Business to N.C. 34.

NCDOT representatives will provide information, answer questions and accept written comments.

The NCDOT proposes to reconstruct E. Elizabeth Street between U.S. 17 Business (Road Street) and N.C. 34 (Water Street) to correct uneven road settling. The project also includes the replacement of Bridge No. 19 (eastbound U.S. 158) over the Pasquotank River.

For more information, contact Ted Devens, Project Development and Environmental Analysis Branch, at 1548 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1548 or (919) 733-3141. E-mail [email protected].

A separate meeting will be held for business owners at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the second floor of the Pasquotank County Public Safety Building on Colonial Avenue. RSVP for that meeting by Monday at (252) 335-4365.

Camden County

Commissioners to hold joint meeting

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Camden County Board of Education at 6 p.m. Monday in Camden Intermediate School.

The meeting will discuss goals. The public is invited .

Currituck County

Canner testing clinic is Tuesday

The Currituck County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will hold a canner testing clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at its new facility on Shortcut Road.

There are two basic types of canners. One has a dial gauge to indicate the pressure inside the canner; the other has a metal weighted gauge. Dial gauges must be tested for accuracy before each canning season.

For more information, call Georgia Kight, (252) 232-2261.

Dare County

kite festival is this weekend

Kitty Hawk Kites and the Wright Brothers National Memorial will sponsor the 30th annual Wright Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The event includes kite making, contests, games, demonstrations by kite flyers, as well as history on the Wright Brothers and how they made the first flight on Dec. 17, 1903.

The activities are free, but entrance fee is $4 for adults. Children 16 and younger are admitted free.

bible school STARTS MONDAY

Roanoke Island Baptist Church will hold “Dino Detectives: Digging for God’s Truth” Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for children ages 4 through having completed the eighth grade.

Each night will include Bible lessons, crafts, songs and games. Parents and the public are invited to attend the closing program at 6 p.m. on July 20. .

For transportation or information, call (252) 473-2892.

‘Into the Woods’ wraps up Sunday

The Lost Colony Company will perform “Into the Woods,” a Tony Award-winning musical, at 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Waterside Theatre.

The Stephen Sondheim musical premiered on Broadway in 1987 and provides a journey into the enchanted forest with Little Red Riding Hood, Prince Charming, Rapunzel, Cinderella and other fairy tale characters.

Advance tickets are $15 for producer’s circle and $10 for general admission. Performance day tickets are $20 and $15. For ticket information, call (252) 473-3414.

Northampton County

group receives federal grant

Choanoke Area Development Association of N.C. Inc. has received a $125,000 grant from the Office of Community Service under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Assets for Independence Program.

The funding will allow CADA to provide the Individual Development Account program for residents of Bertie, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton counties. The program provides matching funds to families who save under its guidelines.

To date, 63 families in the program have reached their savings goals with 98 percent chosen to become homeowners.

For more information, call Brenda Greene, (252) 539-4155.

Pasquotank County

Children can attend power lab

New Life Assembly of Go d will hold Power Lab from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1958 N. Road St.

Power Lab provides Bible learning activities, singing, teamwork- building games, treats and crafts for ages 3 through rising sixth grade.

Family members and friends are encouraged to come daily at 8:15 p.m.

Church vacation Bible School set

Powerhouse Church of Redemption is offering vacation Bible school from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday for all ages.

The church is at 2554 Peartree Road. For information or to register, call (252) 562-1819.

Perquimans County

Church sets VBS marketplace

New Hope United Methodist Church will be transformed into the Bible times city of Jerusalem for Vacation Bible School held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.

A complimentary meal is available each day at 5 p.m. The church is located at the corner of New Hope and Woodville roads in Hertford.

regional

money raised for food for thought

The First “Hunger Strike” Skate Contest was held with more than 30 participants.

The event raised over $2,200 from local sponsors and participants to benefit Food For Thought Inc., which provides meals to children who meet specific criteria in Dare County on weekends and holidays during the school year.

The event was hosted by Chris Marik and Bill Folkes from Island Revolution Skate Park in Corolla.

meetings + events

DARE COUNTY

Pancake breakfast Grace Lutheran Church By-The-Sea, 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, social hall. Pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee for eat-in or take-out. The cost is $5.

Beverlie Gregory, (252) 441-1620, [email protected]

Karen Santos, (252) 338-2590,

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