03/18/2024

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March 2024

19: Spring Paint Class Fundraiser: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. $35. Sponsored by Friends of the Bladen County Public Library. Click here for tickets.

19: Dining with Diabetes: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bladen Extension Center, 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown. Cost $10 per person. Third week of four-week course. Register at go.ncsu.edu/diningwithdiabetes2024. Information: Jessie Jones at 910-862-4591 or jessie_jones@ncsu.edu.

19: Business Launch Series – Setting the Foundation For Success: 6-7:30 p.m., Bladen Community College Small Business Center online course. Information: https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75040 or Brad Johnson at 910-879-5572 or jbjohnson@bladencc.edu.

20: Tax Return Assistance: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress Street, Elizabethtown. Help for people with low/moderate incomes, disabilities, elders or military. Must pre-register by calling Margaret at 910-739-4244, Ext. 308.

21: Understanding Meat Cuts: 5:30-7 p.m., Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center, 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown. Cost $10. Register at go.ncsu.edu/2024betterbladenseries. Information: 910-862-4591 or joel_fulton@ncsu.edu.

21: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

21: Chatting Chapters Book Club: 6 p.m., Clarkton Public Library, 10413 North College Street. Information: 910-647-3661.

22: Hangout Hub Tweens & Teens: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 North Cypress Street, Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

23: Cancer Survivor Annual Gala Dinner: 3 p.m., Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church, 800 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown. RSVP to Sherry Harvey at 910-549-8868, Everlene Owens at 252-799-1337, Angeline Powell-Jarmon at 910-876-4716 or relayforlifebladencounty@gmail.com.

23: Carolina Bay Hike: 2 p.m., Jones Lake State Park, 4117 NC 22 North, Elizabethtown. Join a park ranger and discover why this environment is unique. Information: 910-588-4550.

24: Elizabethtown Presbyterian Easter Cantata: 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. “In Christ Alone”.

26: Bladen Community College Board of Trustees Meeting: 6 p.m., John Darrell Page Student Resource Center, Second Floor. Information: 910-879-5502.

26: Dining with Diabetes: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bladen Extension Center, 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown. Cost $10 per person. Final week of four-week course. Register at go.ncsu.edu/diningwithdiabetes2024. Information: Jessie Jones at 910-862-4591 or jessie_jones@ncsu.edu.

26: Bladen County Relay for Life Meeting: 6 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 North Cypress Street, Elizabethtown. (READ MORE)

26: Business Launch – Analyzing and Validating Your Products or Services: 6-7:30 p.m., Bladen Community College Small Business Center online course. Information: https://www.ncsbc.net/center.aspx?center=75040 or Brad Johnson at 910-879-5572 or jbjohnson@bladencc.edu.

27: Easter Story Time: 4 p.m., Clarkton Public Library, 10413 North College Street. Pre-registration required by calling 910-647-3661.

27: Woody Ornamentals and Pruning: 9-11:30 a.m., NC Cooperative Extension-Bladen County Center, 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown. $10. Field trip with hands-on experience. To register, call 910-862-4591 or email jacob_barber@ncsu.edu by March 20.

28: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

28: Young Farmer & Rancher Interest Meeting: 6:30 p.m., 3044 MLK Drive, Elizabethtown. Open to agriculturalists ages 18 to 35. Dinner provided. Sponsored by Bladen County Farm Bureau. Information: Tammy Guyton at 910-645-2042.

29: Bladen County Vietnam War Veterans Day: 10 a.m., location to be determined. Information: Dana Gill at 910-364-5128. (READ MORE)

29: Good Friday. Multiple offices and stores in town are closed. Check their social media or call for more information.

31: Easter.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



April 2024

1: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

1: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

2: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

2: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

4: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

4: Trinity Methodist Men’s Annual Fish Fry: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 901 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Tickets $10 available at church office, from any Methodist Men member or at the door. Eat in or take out. Information: 910-862-3706.

6: Spring Fling: 6-10 p.m., downtown Bladenboro. Music featuring Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Band, food vendors.

6: Benefit Ride For Randy Jones: 10:30 a.m., Elizabethtown Fire Department, 300 East Broad Street. Fundraiser for firefighter who suffered burns to his upper body. Single rider $20, second rider $10. BBQ chicken plate sale $10.

6: Masters Golf Tournament: 1 p.m., Vineyard Golf at White Lake, 4723 US 701 North, Elizabethtown. Information or register by calling 910-247-6132.

6: Pet Vaccination Clinic: 1-3 p.m., Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital, 4629 US 701 South, Elizabethtown. $10. If your pet is due a 3-year vaccine, please bring written proof of previous vaccine. Information: 910-862-300.

8: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

8: Bladen County Board of Education Meeting: 6 p.m., District Office, 1489, US 701 South, Elizabethtown.

9: Blood Drive: Noon-5 p.m., Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 6414 Center Road, Bladenboro. To register, call Carolyn Hester at 910-874-4179 or online at redcrossblood.org.

9: Bladen County Relay for Life Meeting: 6 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 North Cypress Street, Elizabethtown. (READ MORE)

9: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

11: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

12-14: Dig Day Weekend Fundraiser: Harmony Hall, 1615 River Road, White Oak. Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

13: Lu Mil Wine 5k Run: 10 a.m., 438 Suggs-Taylor Road, Elizabethtown. Registration $30 prior to March 1 and $60 afterward. Course is scenic route around the winery. Proceeds benefit Dublin Peanut Festival. Click here to register and more information.

15: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

15: Pastries & Print Book Club Meeting: 3 p.m., Bladen County Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Book is “And If I Perish” by Evelyn M. Monahan. Information: Kim Wilson at 910-863-4586.

18: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

18: Harmony Hall Quarterly Meeting: Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

23: Bladen County Relay for Life Meeting: 6 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 North Cypress Street, Elizabethtown. (READ MORE)

25: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

30: Bladen Community College Board of Trustees Meeting: 3 p.m., planning session. 6 p.m., John Darrell Page Student Resource Center, Second Floor. Information: 910-879-5502.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



May 2024

2: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

4: Bladen County Relay for Life: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Elizabethtown Middle School football field. (READ MORE)

4: Aim for a Cure ALS Benefit Archery Shoot: 9 a.m., Allen Brothers, 3085 Cabbage Road, Bladenboro. Information: Alex Daniel at 910-876-3071 or alexdaniel@ncaimforacure.com

4: May Day Jamboree: 2-8 p.m., Lu Mil Vineyard, 438 Suggs-Taylor Road, Elizabethtown. Music, free wine tasting, food trucks, bounce house, fishing. Free admission.

4: White Lake Half: 7 a.m., Grand Regal at Goldston’s Beach, White Lake. Swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, and run 13.1 miles. Information and registration: https://www.whitelakehalf.com/

4-5: Spring Reunion: Harmony Hall, 1615 River Road, White Oak. Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

6: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

6: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

7: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

7: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

8: Bladen County Relay for Life Meeting: 6 p.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 North Cypress Street, Elizabethtown. (READ MORE)

9: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

11: Pet Vaccination Clinic: 1-3 p.m., Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital, 4629 US 701 South, Elizabethtown. $10.  If your pet is due a 3-year vaccine, please bring written proof of previous vaccine. Information: 910-862-300.

13: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

13: Bladen County Board of Education Meeting: 6 p.m., District Office, 1489, US 701 South, Elizabethtown.

14: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

16: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

17: Elizabethtown Rotary Club Scholarship Golf Tournament: 9 a.m. shotgun, Vineyard Golf at White Lake. Four-man Captain’s Choice. Team sponsor $400, single player $75, hole sponsor $175. Information: Michael Leinwand at 910-876-1030 or michael.leinwand@gmail.com.

17: Peace Officers Memorial Service: 8 a.m., Bladen County Sheriff’s Office, 299 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown. RSVP by May 3 by calling 910-862-6967.

20: Pastries & Print Book Club Meeting: 3 p.m., Bladen County Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Book is “The Lost and Found Bookshop” by Susan Wiggs. Information: Kim Wilson at 910-863-4586.

20: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

23: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

25: East Bladen High Class of ’75 Reunion: 5:30-9 p.m., Lu Mil Vineyard General Store, 438 Suggs Taylor Road, Elizabethtown. $40 per person and $75 per couple. Payment due May 5. Dress is casual. Information or payment: Wanda Campbell Wilson, 4182 Airport Road, Clarkton or 910-876-2472 or Anne Guyton Sasser, 2446 Coley Road, Clarkton or 910-874-0088.

28: Bladen Community College Board of Trustees Meeting: 6 p.m., John Darrell Page Student Resource Center, Second Floor. Information: 910-879-5502.

30: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



June 2024

3: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

3: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

4: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

4: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

6: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

7: Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery, presents Colt Ford and Brook McBride, southern charm and country beats. Advance Tickets: please visit https://www.capefearwinery.com, or call 910-645-4291.

10: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

10: Bladen County Board of Education Meeting: 6 p.m., District Office, 1489, US 701 South, Elizabethtown.

11: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

13: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

14: Home Sweet Home: WARM NC Gala: Join us for dinner, drinks, dancing, Live music by ReSoul, silent and live auctions. Information here.

17: Pastries & Print Book Club Meeting: 3 p.m., Bladen County Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Book is “The Choice” by Edith Eva Eger. Information: Kim Wilson at 910-863-4586.

17: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

20: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

22: Pet Vaccination Clinic: 1-3 p.m., Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital, 4629 US 701 South, Elizabethtown. $10. If your pet is due a 3-year vaccine, please bring written proof of previous vaccine. Information: 910-862-300.

25: Bladen Community College Board of Trustees Meeting: 6 p.m., John Darrell Page Student Resource Center, Second Floor. Information: 910-879-5502.

27: Story Time: 10 a.m., Bladen County Public Library, 111 N. Cypress St., Elizabethtown. Information: 910-862-6990.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



July 2024

1: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

2: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

2: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

8: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

9: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

15: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

18: Harmony Hall Quarterly Meeting: Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

20: Pet Vaccination Clinic: 1-3 p.m., Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital, 4629 US 701 South, Elizabethtown. $10. If your pet is due a 3-year vaccine, please bring written proof of previous vaccine. Information: 910-862-300.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



August 2024

5: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

5: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

6: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

6: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

12: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

13: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

19: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



September 2024

3: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

3: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

3: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

3: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

9: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

10: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

16: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

28-29: Fall Reunion: Harmony Hall, 1615 River Road, White Oak. Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



October 2024

1: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

1: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

7: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

7: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

8: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

14: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

17: Harmony Hall Quarterly Meeting: Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

21: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



November 2024

4: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

5: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

5: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

11: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

12: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

18: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



December 2024



February 2025


2: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

2: Elizabethtown Town Council Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 805 West Broad Street. Information: 910-862-2066.

3: Clarkton Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 81 North Elm Street. Information: 910-647-5961.

3: Dublin Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Dublin Community Center, 120 2nd Street. Information: 910-862-4301.

7-8: Christmas Open House: Harmony Hall, 1615 River Road, White Oak. Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

9: Bladenboro Commissioners Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Hall, 411 Ivey Street. Information: 910-863-3655.

10: White Lake Commissioners Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Hall, 1879 White Lake Drive. Information: 910-862-4800.

16: Bladen County Commissioners Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Bladen County Courthouse, 106 East Broad Street, Elizabethtown. Meeting in Commissioners room, lower level of courthouse. Information: 910-862-6702.

28-29: Grand Illumination: Harmony Hall, 1615 River Road, White Oak. Information: 910-214-9992 or Harmonyhallwhiteoak@gmail.com.

Bladen County Public Library Homebound Program: Items will be delivered and picked up for patrons who are homebound. Information: Jasmine Peterkin at 910-862-6990 or jasminepeterkin@bladenco.org.



January 2025



Ongoing Meetings

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View all events on the County of Bladen Calendar here, click now.


Civic


Diabetes Forum held every Wednesday

5:30pm – Diabetes Forum, Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall


Every Monday at 6:30 Bladenboro Rotary Club- meets at the Bladenboro Community Building every Monday at 6:30 pm.


Second Monday at 6:30 Bladen Lodge 646- (AF & AM) meets at 106 South Cypress Street in Elizabethtown on the 2nd Monday and 4th Monday night of the month. The meeting on the 2nd Monday starts at 6:30 pm with dinner served. The meeting on the 4th Monday starts at 7:30 pm.


Second and Fourth Tuesday Clarkton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm in the Clarkton Fire House.


Second or Fourth Monday of the Month Elizabethtown Optimist Club – If you want to get involved in the community and help the youth you are invited to join the Elizabethtown Optimist Club. For more information join them for a dinner meeting on the second or fourth Monday of the month at San Jose Restaurant. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.


Fourth Monday of the month – Bladen County Republican Party – Bladen County Republic Party meets the fourth Monday of each month at San Jose Restaurant in Elizabethtown starting at 6 p.m. All club members and county Republicans are encouraged to attend. Visit Bladen GOP on Facebook for more information.


Second Tuesday at 7:00 Dublin Peanut Festival – Dublin Peanut Festival Committee meets at Dublin Elementary school the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.


Second Tuesday of the Month Bladen County Disabled Veterans Chapter- Disabled Veterans please join the Elizabethtown DAV. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at 109 Hill Street in Elizabethtown, starting at 7 pm.


Third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Kiwanis Club: The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club meets at Cindy’s Restaurant on Us 701 South across from the Elizabethtown Middle School.


Third Tuesday at 7 pm White Oak Community Club- White Oak Community Club meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. is served. Come join us.


Last Tuesday of the Month Bladen Healthy Collaborative- The Healthy Bladen Collaborative will hold their regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m., at the Bladen County Health Department, to discuss the progress of the Healthy Community Initiative. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information call 910 862-6900.


Last Tuesday at 7 pm- Col. Earl E. Frink Bladen County Military Museum meets at the Bladenboro Historical Society Building at 7 pm the last Tuesday of the month. For more information, contact Robert C. Hester at 910-862-8620.


Every Wednesday at 1 pm- The Elizabethtown Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery in Elizabethtown at 1 p.m.


First Thursday of the Month Shrine Club- Bladen County Shrine Club meets at the Woodman of the World building on Highway 242 just north of Elizabethtown. All members are encouraged to attend, including anyone interested in joining.


First Thursday of the Month Master Gardeners – The Bladen County Master Gardeners meet at 6 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Cooperative Extension office on Smith Circle. For information on becoming a Master Gardener, call 862-4591.


First Thursday of the month- The Bladen County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council meets the first Thursday of the month at noon except during the months of July and August. The meetings are conducted at the Powell-Melvin Agricultural Center, 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown.


First Friday at 7 pm- Garland Lodge 1511 of Woodmen of the World Insurance Society meets the first Friday of every month at the Ammon Community Club in Ammon at 7:00 PM. For more information you can call Gloria Smith, Secretary at 910-974-2935.


Third Saturday at 3 pm Veterans of Foreign Wars- VFW post 8062 meets on the third Saturday at 3 pm of each month at 108 Hill Street in Elizabethtown. Would like all veterans of foreign wars to come join the VFW and help support our veterans and military. Oliver Gause is the current post commander and can be reached at 910-645-6678 or 910-862-9543.


Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Boost the Boro: Boost the ‘Boro, Inc. will meet at the Bladenboro Farmer’s Market conference room at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month.


Second Tuesday of the month at 12 Noon (Except June and July): Elizabethtown – White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce – Meet at the Cape Fear Farmers Market unless otherwise announced.


Second and Fourth Tuesday Clarkton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm in the Clarkton Fire House.


Tuesdays following first and third Sundays – Meet: 7:30 PM Civic On-going Meeting – Cape Fear Masonic Lodge #300, Prince Hall Free & Accepted, 702 Martin Luther King Drive, Elizabethtown NC 28337

Government


Bladen County

The Bladen County Health and Human Services Advisory Committee meets every 2nd Monday of every month at 5:30pm in the Large Conference Room at the Bladen County Health Department. This meeting is open to the general public and if you have any question contact Becky Culbreth at (910)-872-6231


Bladenboro

First Monday at 6:30 pm Woodmen of the World Lodge 208 of Bladenboro meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 for dinner and a business meeting. The lodge is located on Hwy 131 South of Bladenboro.


Second Monday at 6:00 pm- Bladenboro Town Board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall located at 411 Ivey Street.


Second Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.: Boost the ‘Boro, Inc. will meet at the Bladenboro Farmer’s Market conference room at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month.

If you are looking to become involved in the community and willing to put some time and effort into the community improvement initiatives underway, we would invite you to consider a visit to our meeting and maybe become a member of this group.


Fourth Tuesday at 6 pm- The Bladenboro Housing Authority meets at 6 pm in the Housing Authority Administration Office in Bladenboro on the fourth Tuesday of each month.


Clarkton

First Tuesday at 6 pm- Town Board meets at 6 pm at the Town Hall on the 1st Tuesday of the month.


Second and Fourth Tuesday Clarkton Lions Club meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm in the Clarkton Fire House.


Third Tuesday at 6 pm- The Clarkton Housing Authority meets at 6 pm in the Oakdale Homes Community Building in Clarkton on the third Tuesday of each month.


East Arcadia

Second Monday at 7:00 pm– The Town Council of East Arcadia meets the second Monday of each month at the Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise informed.


Elizabethtown


First Monday at 5:30 pm- Planning Board meets at 5:30pm at the Elizabethtown Municipal Building on the 1st Monday of the month.


First Monday at 7 pm- Town Council meets at the Elizabethtown Municipal Building on the 1st Monday of the month.


Civic On-going Meeting


Diabetes Forum held every Wednesday
5:30pm – Diabetes Forum, Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Meeting

The DAVA of Elizabethtown (DAV Chapter 99), will be holding monthly meetings and accepting new applications for membership. We look forward to working with you, and supporting our local veterans of Bladen county. For more information please contact Tracy Smith at, tracytaylorsmith@gmail.com or 910-736-4245.


Tuesdays following first and third Sundays – Meet: 7:30 PM Civic On-going Meeting

Cape Fear Masonic Lodge #300, Prince Hall Free & Accepted, 702 Martin Luther King Drive, Elizabethtown NC 28337


Second and Fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m.

Bladen Lodge No. 646 A. F. & A. M., 106 S Cypress Street, Elizabethtown, NC 28337


Second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.- ABC Board meets at 5:30pm at the ABC Store on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.


Second and Fourth Monday 6:30 pm – Optimist Club meets at San Jose Restaurant.


Second Tuesday at 7:30 am- Airport Economic Development Commission meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Airport Terminal Building on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.


Second Tuesday at 9 a.m. –The Bladen County FSA Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Powell-Melvin Agriculture Service Center, USDA-FSA Office, located at 450 Smith Circle in Elizabethtown.


Third Tuesday at 7 p.m.: The Elizabethtown Kiwanis Club meets at San Jose Restaurant.


Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. – Elizabethtown Rotary Club meets at Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery.


Three Times Per Week at 7:30 p.m.- Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings are held three times weekly. Tuesday and Friday meetings are held at Open Door Ministries (2704 East Broad Street/NC 87 E. Elizabethtown) 7:30 p.m. The meetings are Open Meetings. Meetings are also held on Thursday evenings at Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church (800 West Broad Street, Elizabethtown) beginning at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are Open Meeting and Step Study.


Monthly Meeting – Bladen County School Board meets monthly at the Board of Education building on Highway 701 south. Click HERE for board meeting dates and times.


Third Wednesday at 1 pm- Recreation Commission meets at 1pm at the Elizabethtown Municipal Building on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.


Every Saturday before the first Sunday at 9:00 a.m – The Baldwin Branch Laymen League meets every Saturday before the first Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Gregory Faines, President. Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church – 4047 NC 242 Highway South; Elizabethtown NC 28337


Fourth Saturday at 10 am- West Bladen Branch NAACP will meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at 10 am at the Paul R. Brown Building at 1360 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Elizabethtown. For more information call (910) 872-1712.


Town of Tar Heel

First Tuesday — Town Board meets at 7 p.m.


Town of White Lake

Every Monday at 7 pm- Fire Department First Responders meet at 7 pm in the Fire Department each Monday.


Second Tuesday at 7 pm- Town Board meets at 7 pm in the Municipal Building the 2nd Tuesday of the month.


Third Thursday at 7 pm- Planning Board meets at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Building the 3rd Thursday of the month.