The Buzz Around Wayne County

2 The Buzz Around Wayne County April 2019 A R E A A P R I L C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S dance-ballet, lyrical, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Dancers become the vessels which put God in the spotlight. As believers, the mission is to bring honor and praise to Jesus Christ and to open up the hearts and minds of non-believers to God's word in a way that is both relevant and truthful. Each dance piece tells a story or demonstrates God's unfailing love and mercy. Reserved seating seats are $13-$15/each and are available at the Paramount, by calling 919-583-8432 or online at www.goldsboroparamount.com April 6th 9a.m. – 4p.m. Pig in the Park Come out with your entire Family and enjoy the day and support the Boys and Girls Club of Wayne County. BBQ plates are $6 in advance and $8 the day of the event. Numerous arts, craft and food vendors and fun for the children! Old Waynesborough Park. www.piginthepark.com April 11th Farm Credit Farmers Market Opens The Farm Credit Farmers Market will be opening for the 2019 season on April 11th. The farmers market will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. The farmers market is located behind the Maxwell Regional Agricultural & Convention Center at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive in Goldsboro. April 11th 7 p.m. Arts Council Open Mic Night Bring your talent, bring a friend! Music, spoken word, poetry, and creative writing are all welcome. FREE event, just show up. Live music only, please. The ACWC will have a system for a mic and instruments, but will not play backing tracks. No karaoke. www.ArtsInWayne. org • 919.736.3300 April 12th 7 p.m. Jazz on John Street Concert Featuring the ever-popular, Africa Unplugged! Tthis free concert will rock our Gallery! Light refreshments will be available. www. ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 April 13th 9a.m. – 6p.m. North Carolina Pickle Festival Bring your entire Family to the award winning NC Pickle Festival in Mt Olive! Great food, vendors, bands, children's rides, car show, dancing acts and more. A great day for all! April 13th 9 a.m. Greater Goldsboro Road Run Run for a Child One of the oldest road runs in North Carolina, the Sunrise Kiwanis hosts this annual downtown tradition. Sign up for a 5K, 10K, 5K Walk of 1 Mile Fun Run. Register prior to April 6th for great savings! To sign up visit www.goldsborosunrise.portalbuzz. com April 17th 12 p.m. Screening of Resilience + Panel Discussion The Partnership For Children of Wayne County is hosting a free public screening of the documentary film "Resilience - The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope". Join for a film and discussion that explores the scientific effects of toxic stress on the body and brain. The Partnership looks forward to exploring how we can work together to build resilience in our community. Light lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m. www.GoldsboroParamount.com 919.583.8432. April 24th 11:30a.m. NARFE Meeting and Luncheon Chapter1830 of the National Active and Retired M A Y 1 6 M I K E L E B U C K 130 NORTH CENTER STREET, DOWNTOWN GOLDSBORO W W W . D O W N T O W N G O L D S B O R O . C O M D O W N T O W N G O L D S B O R O P R E S E N T S M A Y 3 0 T H E E M B E R S M A Y 2 J I M Q U I C K & C O A S T L I N E J U N E 1 3 S P A R E C H A N G E J U N E 2 7 T H E L I L L Y B R O T H E R S J U L Y 1 1 L I Q U I D P L E A S U R E J U L Y 2 5 S U I C I D E B L O N D E A U G U S T 8 H I P P O C K E T A U G U S T 2 2 C H A I R M E N O F T H E B O A R D 6 - 9 P M E V E R Y O T H E R T H U R S D A Y Federal Employees will meet at Murrays BBQ and Seafood Restaurant on New Hope Road. We will discuss current NARFE issues. April 26th 6-9 p.m. Teen Pizza & Paint Night Teenagers in grades 9-12 are invited to hang out at the Arts Council from 6-9pm every 4th Friday for pizza, soda, and friends. Students are welcome to bring an art project to work on while enjoying the company of others. This event takes place at the same time as our Community Drum Circle, and teens are welcome to join! $5 per student. Ticket includes two slices of pizza, and one soda. Art materials are not provided, and no outside food or drinks are allowed. www. ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 April 26th 6 p.m. ACWC Community Drum Circle Joel Burks leads this exciting and energetic drum circle. Drums provided by the ACWC. Open to all skill levels. Free and family friendly. www.ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 April 27th & April 28th Wings Over Wayne Airshow The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be headlining this year's Wings Over Wayne Air Show scheduled for April 27-28, 2019 at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The event is free and open to the public. https://www.wingsoverwayneairshow. com/ for more info. April 27th 8 p.m. Flying Folly Jet downtown for a special edition bar crawl following the Wings Over Wayne Air Show! Flying Folly participants will visit five stops in 4 hours & enjoy live music, great food & beverages and giveaways. First stop is The Flying Shamrock. Arrive early to snag some fun swag – available to the first 50 crawlers. 919.735.4959 www.downtowngoldsboro.com April 4th 12 p.m. Downtown Goldsboro Available Properties Open House Interested in property Downtown? Whether you're interested in renting property, moving a business downtown, looking for an urban apartment, or seeking investment opportunities, you'll find all the information you need at Downtown Goldsboro's Available Properties Open House. Meet property owners, bank representatives & more on Thursday, April 4th from noon to 1pm at 101 N. Center St. Lunch is provided at this free informational event. Download the latest listings on our website – www. downtowngoldsboro.com, or call us at 919.735.4959 April 5th 6-8:30 p.m. First Friday & Exhibit Opening Art Show Looking for something fun and relaxing to start off your weekend? Stop by for refreshments, see latest exhibits, meet local artists and watch them at work. Exhibit Opening featuring original work in both Galleries from WCC Student Show & Senior Games participants. www.ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 April 6th 9a.m. – 6p.m. North Carolina Pickle Festival Bring your entire Family to the award winning NC Pickle Festival in Mt Olive! Great food, vendors, bands, children's rides, car show, dancing acts and more. A great day for all! April 6th 1 p.m. Easter Egg Decorating Class Kids from ages 6-14 are invited to create colorful Easter eggs using a variety of techniques and mediums. Instruction and supplies are included. Cost of class is $15 per child. Call 919-736-3300 to register today! 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