Rotarians updated on European trip
Jacob Warner, a local attorney, recently addressed the Kinston Evening Rotary Club about a mission trip to Eastern Europe.
Introduced by Imelda Pate, a Club member, Warner joined six others on the mission experience, including the Rev. Jason McKnight, pastor of Grace Fellowship Church. While in Czechoslovakia, they shared the gospel in an area that is 85 percent atheist.
Evening Rotary meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the House of Wang.
FSU alumni to hold meeting
The Kinston-Lenoir Alumni Chapter of Fayetteville State University will hold its end-of-the-year meeting at 6 p.m. June 24 at the Georgia K. Battle Center, 401 Lincoln St.
All FSU alumni, current and new students, family and friends are welcome to attend. Items for discussion will include the Bronco Send Off for undergraduate students in August and the FSU Social.
For more information, call President Burney at 252-527-1396.
Arts center to offer band camp
The Community Council for the Arts is offering an opportunity for beginners, intermediate and advanced band students from across the county to rehearse together for a weeklong summer band camp.
The camp will run from 9 a.m. to noon June 24 -28, at the arts center, 400 N. Queen St., and a light snack will be provided daily. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot; the $20 total can be paid in person at the arts center or at the website.
Instructors Charles Richberg and Jennifer Sinclair will help students have a chance to perform with others on their ability level that they might not meet otherwise, and continue to build their musical repertoire. Attendees must bring their own instrument each day.
For more information, contact the arts center at 252-527-2517 or kinstoncca.com.
Summer Reading Program to start
GRIFTON — The Grifton Public Library Summer Reading Program will run from June 25 to Aug. 1 for children ages 5 to 14. Registration is open and will continue until June 25.
Children ages 5 to 8 will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and ages 9 to 14 will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursdays. Each group will compete for prizes and other incentives during the six weeks. A record of books read will be kept using a point system. An awards ceremony Aug. 7 will recognize first place, $15; second place, $10 and third place, $5. All participants will receive a certificate.
“Dig into Reading” will encourage readers to learn about rocks, dinosaurs, gardens and more. The main goal is to motivate children to continue reading and using the library during the summer break from school.
For more information, call 252-527-0345.