Toys for Pamlico Kids

6th Annual

Toys for Pamlico Kids

November 16th - December 11th

Toys for Pamlico Kids holiday drive distributes toys to deserving boys and girls in Pamlico County. Unwrapped educational games as well as toys that reflect the diversity of our community for newborn children to 18 years of age can be dropped off at the following locations:

Department of Social Services - Alliance
Arapahoe Charter School - Arapahoe
Sea Gull and Seafarer - Arapahoe
Heartworks - Bayboro
Pamlico County Public Library - Bayboro
Tideland EMC - Grantsboro
The Piggly Wiggly - Grantsboro
First South Bank - Grantsboro
The Pamlico News - Oriental
Inland Waterway Provision Company - Oriental
Mesic Town Hall (Tues/Thurs – 4-5:30 pm • Nov. 2nd and Dec. 1st – 6:30-8 pm) - Mesic

To make a Monetary Donation, please mail your Non tax-deductible donation to the Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Toys for Pamlico Kids, P.O. Box 92, Grantsboro, NC 28529. Your monetary donations will be translated directly into toy purchases.

To Sign Up a Child in Need, please contact Joyce Swimm at the Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce at 745-3008 or Debbie Green, Pamlico County DSS* at 745-4086. *Please note that you do not need to be a part of the DSS system to qualify.

Toys for Pamlico Kids is sponsored by the Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce

Angel Food in New Bern NC

Last week I was invited to share a meal with a young family of four. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner with salad, vegetables and the best pork chops I have tasted in many years.

The husband had recently found work again after being a victim of “downsizing” and was out of work for over a year. The wife has been working reduced hours, nearly half what she used to work. It goes without saying that their funds are in short supply, and they are doing the best they can.

I found out later that they have been purchasing much of their food from an organization called Angel Food Ministries. I had not heard of it before, so I looked it up on the internet. This group sells boxes of food in various assortments, priced to compare favorably over purchasing at grocery stores. The Signature Box is sized to feed a family of four for one week. It contains an average of $60 in food and is priced at $30. See the December Menu.

Current economic conditions have made things difficult for people of all income levels and Angel Food packages are available to everyone, without discrimination. You can find out more about Angel Food Ministries, and perhaps place an order here.

If you should know of a family who would benefit from this program, I hope you will share the information with them.

New Bern Colonial Capitol Tour

Marvin, a fellow agent, and I both live and work primarily in the Oriental NC area, but frequently assist clients in other areas also. Since our company office is located in New Bern, we have an interest in keeping informed about the history surrounding that area. Tours are not all the same and we learn about different things with each tour taken. Most of these tours are walking or riding in a bus or trolley. Recently, we took the New Bern Colonial Capitol tour, which uses the Segway People Movers for transportation.

The Segway is one of the neatest machines I have ever seen. After a brief instruction session, we were outfitted with helmets and a receiver to better hear about the various buildings and sites, then we were on our way. Never having been aboard a Segway before was no problem, they are very easy to use. You must be careful not to rub up against a curb or another rider's wheel, and be attentive when riding on a slanted surface.

I won't go into the history that we learned, but can tell you that we learned quite a lot and had a great time. If you happen to find yourself in New Bern with a couple free hours on your hands, this tour is highly recommended. Contact Neal Davis at: http://www.tarheeladventures.com/. Tickets must be purchased in advance.