Sorority celebrates Founders Day
Members of the Preceptor Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently celebrated Founder’s Day.
Beta Sigma Phi has been in existence for more than 82 years and is a social and cultural sorority whose theme is ‘Life, Learning and Friendship.’
Observing Founder's Day were Anne Webb, Carolyn Kennedy, Angela Shader, Valerie Owen, Sharon Herring, JoAnn Meyers and guest, Laureate Xi chapter member Helen Hinson, who is Owen's mother.
‘Red Building’ to be dedicated today
Produce vendors will have a variety of summer vegetables today at The Lenoir County Farmer’s Market, including sweet corn, string beans, blueberries, tat soy, pointed head and napa cabbage, beets, squashes, an array of leafy greens, asparagus, the last of the strawberries, and whatever else is ripe.
The market is joining with the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m., including the dedication of the “Red Building” annex, beside the market. Join the Market and Chamber staff and supporters for fun and entertainment, mingle with the vendors, and share in the building’s dedication in memory of Rick Holder, made possible by a donation from Felix Harvey and Myrtilla Harvey Brody in honor of their friend and business associate.
Plans will be unveiled for the building’s future.
Lenoir Co. native honored in New York
Pollie Wilkins-Stevenson of Elmont, N.Y., originally from Lenoir County, has been named Woman of the Year by the National Association of University Women. She was honored at a luncheon May 19 attended by more than 500 guests, family members and friends.
Wilkins-Stevenson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Winston-Salem State University and a master’s in education administration from New York University. She further studied at Hunter and Brooklyn colleges with a concentration in reading. She is a retired teacher trainer/staff developer from the New York City Department of Education.
A global traveler, she is a graduate of Frink High School and the daughter of the late John and Verner Wilkins, who lived in La Grange.
Paint a lighthouse in one night
A Spirited Palette class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Community Council for the Arts, 400 N. Queen St.
Spirited Palette is an evening of non-pressure painting. The arts center will supply a canvas, set of brushes, acrylic paint, wine glasses and cork screws. Bring your own wine. Instructor Linda Clark will give instructions on how to paint the theme picture, which can be taken home when the class ends.
Tonight’s art subject is lighthouses. Pictures to paint will be provided, or bring your favorite. The cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Arrive early and wear old clothes, an apron or smock.
For information, call 252-527-2517.