The Buzz Around Wayne County

2 The Buzz Around Wayne County October 2018 A R E A O C T O B E R C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S October 2nd 6:00 p.m. ACWC Knitter's Club The Arts Council is starting up a knitting club! For $20 a month, participants will meet once a week to share skills and learn from others. No experience needed! The club will be led by the Arts Council's studio artist, Ingrid Quick! October 4th 7:30 p.m. Paramount Presents: Ranky Tanky The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians who mix the low country traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B. "Gullah" comes from West African language and means "a people blessed by God." "Ranky Tanky" translates loosely as "Work It," or "Get Funky!" In this spirit this Charleston, SC based quintet performs timeless music of Gullah culture born in the southeastern Sea Island region of the United States. This performance is part of the Paramount Performing Arts Series. To purchase series tickets, or individual show tickets, call 919-583-8432 or visit www.goldsboroparamount.com October 6th 9a.m. Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk Herman Park 10/6/18 9:00 am registration, walk begins at 10a.m. Free to participate, music and food along with approximately a 2 mile walk. Wall of Hope. Prayer and Speaker. Registration at www.afsp.org/goldsboro, Walk Co-Chairs, Jenna Rogers or Shara Haddenham, both via goldsboroootd@gmail.com or Jenna 812/568- 0385 or Shara 910/915-3715. October 7th 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday In The Park Come out to Herman Park for free music, crafts, art and food vendors to celebrate the "Oktoberfest-Edition" of Sunday in the Park on October 7th, 2018! 3 Stars Kettle Corn, Whats the Dilla Food Truck & Brew Works Beer Wagon will be on site! Featuring live music from Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon! Family and pet-friendly environment. Bring the whole family for this fun day in the park! Hosted by the Arts Council of Wayne County. www. artsinwayne.org 919-736-3300 Oct 13th 9a.m. Color Outside the Lines 5k & 1mile Run Wayne Montessori School is hosting the Color Outside the Lines 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on October 13 at 9:00am. The race will start at the school, and the course is the new Reedy Branch Greenway. You can register on line at www.runtheeast.com. October 13th 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Taste of Wayne County Experience all of the wonderful food that Wayne County has to offer! Sample goodies from over 20 restaurants, listen to live music, and enter to win prizes. This year's event features a Shrimp & Grits Throwdown and Cupcake Eating Contest. Tickets on sale now at www.unitedwayne.org or by calling 919.735.3591. Event located in front of Goldsboro City Hall in downtown Goldsboro. October 13th 3p.m. – 7p.m. Daniels Memorial Fall Festival & Cornhole Tournament Everyone is invited to the Daniels Memorial UMC 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament & Fall Festival October 13, 2018 from 3:00pm - 7:00pm Cornhole Tournament at 4:00pm. Serving chili at 5:00. 2802 E. Ash St, Goldsboro. Kids activities contact Alex Parker, pastor 678-294-0019. October 19th 6:15pm Downtown Goldsboro Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony This year's Annual Dinner & Awards will be held on Friday, October 19th, 2018 in front of historic City Hall. The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation is excited to host this special event, which highlights achievements Downtown Goldsboro has made over the past year, and recognizes the individuals and groups that have helped turn vision into reality. To purchase tickets, visit www.downtowngoldsboro. com or call 919.735.4959 October 20th 10a.m. 4th Annual Paws N Pumpkins Waynesborough Park, Hwy 117S. Furever Paws Fall Festival Fundraiser with dog adoptions, wagon rides, face painting, crafts and vendors, costume contests for dogs & kids, local entertainment, food & drinks, Goldsboro K-9 demo, raffle and much more! Open to the public. Monetary and pet food donations accepted. For further information contact Melody Drew at 919-988-4813. October 20th 11:20 a.m. ACWC & Wayne UNC Health Care Pink Plunge Join the Arts Council of Wayne County and Southeastern Cancer Care for the Second Annual PINK PLUNGE event at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park on Saturday, October 20th. This event is encouraging participants to collect pledges from friends, family, and co-workers, then dress head- to-toe in PINK and PLUNGE into the Autumn waters at the park's swim beach to benefit the Southeastern Cancer Center and the Arts Council of Wayne County. This is a great activity for co- workers, sports teams, student groups, and other community-minded organizations to participate in together while having fun for a great cause! Call 919-736-3300 for more information or visit www. acwcpinkplunge.org. October 25th – 27th Little Women, the Broadway Musical Center Stage Theatre presents this classic in Broadway Musical format, for three days only at the Paramount Theatre! Reserved tickets are $15 - $18 and are available at the Paramount, by calling 919-583-8432 or online at www. goldsboroparamount.com October 26th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Downtown Thriller Night & Fall Festival Get ready to get your zombie on for the fourth annual Thriller Night in downtown Goldsboro! This fabulous fall festival includes TRUNK- or-treating, TRICK-or-treating in downtown businesses, games, fall concessions, and, of course, the famously thrilling performance of Michael Jackson's Thriller. Free and open to the public! Organized by the Downtown Goldsboro Merchant Association. October 26th 8 p.m. The Creepy Crawl Get ready for ghoulish fun in Downtown Goldsboro, as 100+ costumed friends crawl together to 5 downtown venues! Enjoy great food, live entertainment, and drink specials so good they're scary at participating restaurants! Follow the event happenings on Facebook @ Downtown Goldsboro or call 919.735.4959 for more info. October 26th 6-8 p.m. Community Drum Circle Don't miss this evening of rhythm, relaxation, and inspiration. It's free and everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. www.artsinwayne.org. October 27th 8 a.m. Walk to De-Feet Dementia Presented Dementia Alliance, formerly AlzNC, welcomes you to their annual awareness walk. Your support and participation in AlzNC Walks throughout NC will help continue their mission to assist North Carolinians and their families living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Registration begins at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. To register, join a team, or make a donation please visit www.dementianc.org or call 919-778-8664. October 27th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Really Chili Challenge Head to Downtown Goldsboro for this annual chili cook-off hosted by the Community Soup Kitchen of Goldsboro. Your taste buds will thank you! John Street Parking Lot www. CommunitySoupKitchen.org • 919.731.3939 October 28th 3 p.m. Paramount Presents: Jack and the Wonder Beans Join us for Lexington Children's Theatre's retelling of "Jack and the Beanstalk" set in Appalachia. Based on the delighful children's book by James Still, the first poet laureate of Kentucky, this audience participation play will have you tapping your toes and laughing out loud from beginning to end! Recommended for ages 4+ This performance is part of the Paramount Performing Arts Series. To purchase series tickets, or individual show tickets, call 919-583-8432 or visit www.goldsboroparamount.com October 28th 3p.m. – 4:30p.m. Mission Operation Undercover Reception 2018 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 901 Harris St , Goldsboro, NC Sunday, October 28, 2018 3 PM -4:30 PM. Fellowship & Snacks. For entry: All sizes of new, unused, unopened deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, packaged sanitary napkins; tax deductible cash/checks accepted Attire: Your best undercover outfit Award for Most Creative Undercover Outfit Contacts: "Agent" Doctor Gayle 919-394-7476 or "Special Agent" DeaconRebeccaBean@gmail.com Thank you, "Agent" Doctor Gayle Eleventh Anniversary Paramount Performing Arts Series On Sale Now! The Goldsboro Paramount's BIGGEST series yet! Featuring acts never before seen in Goldsboro like Ranky Tanky, a Gullah-inspired act, Jack and the Wonder Beans, Gina Chavez and a African/ Contemporary fusion by Evidence, A Dance Company. Favorites like The Malpass Brothers, Holiday Pops and The Platters will be returning, as well. Build your own series by choosing 3 or more events and save anywhere from 10-30% off the individual ticket prices. 919.583.8432 • www. GoldsboroParamount.com

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