FRIDAY, APRIL 23

On this day in 1872, Charlotte E. Ray became the first black woman lawyer.

• SHIIP Assistance at Pamlico County Senior Services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 745-7196
• Achy Brachy Line Dancers, 10-11 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Fee applies. Call 249-1735.
• Bingo at the Pamlico County Services Center, 800 Main St., Alliance. 10 a.m. 745-7196
• Beginning Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m. at the Pamlico County Senior Center, 800 Main St., Alliance. Fee.
• Oriental History Museum, Broad Street, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission
• Movie at Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St., Alliance. 1 p.m. 745-7196
• Pamlico Family History Center research room open 1-4 p.m., Pamlico County Heritage & Visitors Center, 10642 NC Hwy East, Grantsboro. 745-2239
• AA, Open, 8 p.m. at Rock of Zion Baptist Church, 357 Hwy. 306 S., Grantsboro. 675-8350

SATURDAY, APRIL 24

On this day in 1897, William Price became the first to be named White House new reporter.

• Pamlico Amateur Radio Society Meeting at Brantley’s Restaurant, Broad St. in Oriental at 9 a.m. All HAMS and those interested in amateur radio are welcome. Call 249-1257.
• Antiques & Collectibles show at Oriental Woman’s Club on Gilgo Road in Oriental from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Snacks and sandwiches available. For more information, call 249-6579.
• Oriental History Museum, Broad St., Noon-4 p.m. Free admission
• Tune into WTKF 107.1 for “Lunch Money” with Gary at 1 p.m.
• Down the County Opry Theater, live classic country band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fee. 745-3682

SUNDAY, APRIL 25

On this day in 1928, a seeing eye dog was used for the first time.

• Sunday worship every week at 11 a.m., Bible study 9-9:45 a.m., Sunday school 10-10:45 a.m., Bible Study on Tuesday at 7 p.m. all at Pamlico County Presbyterian Church, 1085 Kershaw Road in Oriental. Join them for food & fellowship every 2nd Saturday at 6 p.m. For more information, call 249-1003.
• Oriental History Museum, Broad St., 1-4 p.m. Free admission
• Oriental AA meets at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 402 Freemason St. at 8 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 26

On this day in 1941, an organ was played at a baseball stadium for the first time in Chicago, IL.

• Special ACS Board meeting at 9 a.m. to host a legislative breakfast with state and local legislators. For more info, call LizzannTaylor at 249-2599 x 1112 or 670-4580.
• Acrylic Painting, 9 a.m.-12 noon at Senior Center
• Adult Basic Education at Pamlico County Services Center, 800 Main St. Alliance. 10 a.m.
• Crafts & Things 1-4 p.m., Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St., Alliance. 745-7196 Fee.
• Restorative Yoga & Meditation for mind, spirit & body at 6 p.m. Open to all cancer patients, survivors and primary caregivers, registration not required. Lifestyles Medical Fitness Center, Washington. 975-4308
• Oriental Rotary Club meets at the Oriental Steamer Restaurant on Broad St. at 6:45 p.m. 745-3462
• Pamlico Chorale meets at Oriental United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Never Alone, Leland Brinson Building, 13724 Hwy. 55 East, Alliance. Open discussion, non-smoking meetings, 7-8 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 27

On this day in 1965, Pampers diapers were patented by R. C. Duncan.

• Pamlico Community Watch group meets at Charlie’s Restaurant at 8 a.m.
• Prime Time walking group meets at Lou Mac Park in Oriental at 8 a.m. Two miles around town at your own pace. Routes subject to change.
• Line Dancing, 9:30 a.m. at the Pamlico County Senior Center, 800 Main St., Alliance
• Blood Pressure Checks at 10 a.m. at Pamlico County Senior Services Center, 800 Main St., Alliance.
• Adult Basic Education at Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St. Alliance. 10 a.m.
• Knitting Circle meets at the Pamlico County Public Library at 10 a.m. Ages 10 to 110.
• Singing at Pamlico County Senior Services at 10:30 a.m.
• 50 Plus Club meeting at Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St. Alliance. 11 a.m.
• Weight Watchers, weigh in at 11:30 a.m., meeting starts at 12 p.m. at the Bayboro United Methodist Church.
• Pamlico Family History Center research room open 1-4 p.m., Pamlico County Heritage & Visitors Center, 10642 NC Hwy East, Grantsboro. 745-2239
• Basket Weaving class, 1-4 p.m. at Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St., Alliance. Bring own supplies. No fee. All skill levels welcome.
• Weight Watchers in Aurora, weigh-ins begin at 4:30 p.m., meeting at 5 p.m. at Snowden Elementary School Music Center. 322-4473 or email my2ndcareer@yahoo.com
• TOPS at Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St., Alliance. 5:30 p.m.
• Disabled American Veterans Chapter # 93 meets at the Senior Citizen Building in Alliance at 7 p.m.
• Craven/Pamlico Chapter MADD meeting at 7 p.m. For location call Jenna at 876-5406 or visit www.madd.org/nc
• Al-Anon “Back from the Edge”, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. 675-8350
• Oriental AA group meets at Oriental Free Will Baptist Church at 8 p.m. 675-8350

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28

On this day in 1932, the yellow fever vaccine for humans was announced.

• Partnership for Children Parent-Child class for birth to 3 years old, 9 and 10:30 a.m. at the Primary School, Room 406. No fee. Call 745-7850.
• Adult Basic Education at Pamlico County Senior Services Center, 800 Main St., Alliance. 10 a.m.
• Learn to knit and crochet at Pamlico County Senior Services Center, 800 Main St., Alliance. 10 a.m.-Noon. No charge, donation appreciated.
• Adult Basic Education at Pamlico County Senior Services Center, 800 Main St., Alliance. 11 a.m.
• Pamlico Family History Center research room open 1-4 p.m., Pamlico County Heritage & Visitors Center, 10642 NC Hwy East, Grantsboro. 745-2239
• Quilting at Pamlico Senior Services Center, 800 Main St., Alliance from 1-3 p.m.
• Shag lessons, 1 p.m. at Bob’s Place, Hwy 55 in Stonewall. Fee. 249-2670
• The Climb, a women’s support group for drugs, alcohol and depression meets at Bay River Commons, Suite D, 210 Vandemere Rd., Bayboro at 8 p.m. 745-5629

THURSDAY, APRIL 29

On this day in 1900, Casey Jones was killed while trying to save the runaway train “Cannonball Express.”

• Prime Time walking group meets at Lou Mac Park in Oriental at 8 a.m. Two miles around town at your own pace. Routes subject to change.
• Goose Creek 55 Plus Club Hobucken meeting, 10 a.m. at Goose Creek Island Center.
• Adult Basic Education at Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St., Alliance. 10 a.m.
• Prayer Shawl Ministry, Oriental United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome, supplies are furnished if needed. 249-1361
• Living Weigh weight loss support group meets in the Fellowship Hall at Oriental United Methodist Church from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 249-2130
• AA, 12 Noon at the Oriental Free Will Baptist Church. 675-8350
• Pamlico Family History Center research room open 1-4 p.m., Pamlico County Heritage & Visitors Center, 10642 NC Hwy East, Grantsboro. 745-2239
• Stained Glass classes, 1-4 p.m. at the Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St., Alliance. Fee. 745-7196
• Open Mic Night at One Stop Music Shop, Bay River Commons, 210 Vandemere Road, Bayboro from 6-9 p.m. All genres of music this week. Call 665-3769 for details.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Never Alone, Leland Brinson Building, 13724 Hwy. 55 East, Alliance. Open discussion, non-smoking meetings, 7-8 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30

On this day in 1889, George Washington’s inauguration became the first U. S. National holiday.

• Relay for Life. 229-1968 for more details
• Achy Brachy Line Dancers, 10-11 a.m. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Fee applies. Call 249-1735.
• Bingo at the Pamlico County Services Center, 800 Main St., Alliance. 10 a.m. 745-7196
• Beginning Line Dancing, 10-11 a.m. at the Pamlico County Senior Center, 800 Main St., Alliance. Fee.
• Oriental History Museum, Broad Street, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission
• Movie at Pamlico County Senior Services, 800 Main St., Alliance. 1 p.m. 745-7196
• Pamlico Family History Center research room open 1-4 p.m., Pamlico County Heritage & Visitors Center, 10642 NC Hwy East, Grantsboro. 745-2239
• 300th Jubilee Jazz & Blues Fest sponsored by the Jazz Preservation Society of New Bern at the Riverfront Convention Center. Call 866-624-7119 or www.newbernjps.com.
• AA, Open, 8 p.m. at Rock of Zion Baptist Church, 357 Hwy. 306 S., Grantsboro. 675-8350