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OUT ABOUT! Out & About is a listing of events happening in and
around the 12 counties which make up the coverage region for Eastern North Carolina Living magazine.
Those wishing to have an event listed should sent
it to: Eastern Living, Attn: Out & About, P.O. Box
69, Windsor, NC 27983. Email events to Leslie Beachboard at lbeachboard@ncweeklies.com
July 24 Outdoor Concert BELHAVEN – The Arts of the Pamlico, Beaufort County Administration and the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce will host a Macha Music Outdoor Concert from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24. The entertainment featured for this concert is Wyldwood, and admission is free. The concert will be held on the Belhaven waterfront.
July 31 Family History and Genealogy Fair WINDSOR – Historic Hope Foundation will host the 10th Annual Family History and Genealogy Fair titled “The Colonial Origins of Free People of Color in a Racist Culture” with registration from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. and the event starting at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 31. The purpose of the program is to discuss the diverse origins of families in Bertie County from the late 16th Century to their current genealogical connections throughout America. The speakers for the event will be Dr. Warren E. Milteer, Jr. and John M. Bunch. The expo will be held at the Roanoke Chowan Heritage Center, Hope House Rd. in Windsor. For more information or to register, call 252794-3140, or email info@hopeplantation.org.
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Aug. 4 Steamed Shrimp Dinner
MURFREESBORO – The Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce will host a Steamed Shrimp Dinner from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. The dinner will consist of steamed shrimp, coleslaw, hushpuppies and a beverage, and will be eat-in or takeout. Tickets are $12 per person, and must be purchased in advance. The event will be held at 135 Events on Main, 135 Main St. in Murfreesboro. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce at 252-398-4886 or email murfreesborochamber@gmail.com.
Aug. 7 N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade
MURFREESBORO – The N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Line up will begin at 8 a.m. on West Broad St. in Murfreesboro. Enter at Lawrence St. No motorcycles, UTVs or side-by-sides without prior approval. Entry forms for the parade must be submitted by July 30, and can be mailed to Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce, 116 East Main St. or P.O. Box 393, Murfreesboro, N.C. 27855. For more information or to register, call 252398-4886, email murfreesborochamber@ gmail.com or visit www.murfreesborochamber. com.
Aug. 12 Senior Dance
WASHINGTON – The Washington Senior Dance will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8. The dance will be held at the Washington Civic Center, 110 Gladden St. in Washington. For more information, call 252-944-6198 or text 252-364-7264.
Aug. 14 Frozen Jr.
WASHINGTON – The Arts of the Pamlico Broadway Kids will host Frozen Jr. at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 on stage at the Historic Turnage Theatre. Tickets are $5 cash and $6 credit card at the door. Seating is at half capacity, and masks are required. The theatre is located at 150 West Main St. in Washington. For more information, call Arts of the Pamlico at 252-946-2504.
Aug. 21 DANCE
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Dance Chapter will host an open dance from 7 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. The dance will be held at the Historic Turnage Theatre, 150 West Main St. in Washington. For more information, call Arts of the Pamlico at 252-946-2504.
Aug. 26 BoCo Town Podcast Recording
WASHINGTON – The Arts of the Pamlico will
