Red Cross blood drives. The Greater Albemarle Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold blood drives at Albemarle Plantation in Hertford today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m; at Roanoke Bible College, Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and in the education room at Albemarle Hospital Friday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For info, call 1-800-GIVELIFE.

Surgical technologists to host open house. Surgical technologists will host an open house in College of The Albemarle's Surgical Technology Lab in the Zach Owens Center at Albemarle Family YMCA Room 212 today from noon to 3 p.m. For more info, call 335-0821, ext. 2995.

TDA marketing panel to meet. The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Tourism Development Authority's Marketing Committee will meet in Suite 101 of the Convention and Tourism Bureau today at 8:30 a.m.

Marine Corps League to meet. The Marine Corps League, Detachment 1258 Albemarle, will meet at the proposed Marine Corps Chapel in Edenton today at 6 p.m. The executive committee will meet at 4 p.m.

Board of Education training session. The Camden County Board of Education will attend a Master Board training session in the media center at Camden Middle School today at 5:30 p.m.

Harvest Moon Farm/Carolina Carriages open house. Harvest Moon Farm and Carolina Carriages will hold an open house at 286 N.C. Highway 343, Camden, today at 5 p.m. The event will include free horse-drawn hay rides, a pumpkin patch and games.

Tomorrow Commission to meet at ECSU. The University of North Carolina Tomorrow Commission will hold one its "Listening Forums" at the K.E. White Center today at 4 p.m. UNC President Erskine Bowles will be among the speakers. The forums are designed to explore how the UNC's multi-campus system can best meet the changing needs of the state over the next 20 years.

LifeSpan Women's Health Fair. Chowan Hospital will host a women's health fair on the hospital front lawn today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Albemarle Commission to meet. The Albemarle Commission will meet in Hertford today at 7:30 p.m.

Northeastern to host open house. Northeastern High School will host its fall open house today from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 335-2932.

Radio operator class offered. The Albemarle Amateur Radio Society will offer a 5-week course for those wishing to earn an entry level Federal Communications Commission Amateur Radio License. Classes will start Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at College of The Albemarle's Building C. Registration is required. Visit www.taars.us to fill out an online form or call 331-2312 or e-mail zmoseley@embarqmail.com.

Rabies clinic. The SPCA of Perquimans County and Chowan Animal Hospital will host a rabies clinic at Missing Mill Park in Hertford Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shots will be $7.

Perquimans AARP to meet. The Perquimans Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons will meet at the Perquimans County Senior Center in Hertford Monday at 2 p.m.

Dole aide to visit Currituck. A staff representative in the eastern office of U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C., will hold office hours for Currituck County residents Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. County residents can meet with the representative in the upstairs conference room at the courthouse. For info, call 329-1093.

Cooking classes for diabetics. Albemarle Hospital and the Pasquotank Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will offer a series of cooking classes for people with diabetes, "Dining with Diabetes," Mondays starting Sept. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The program will be held at 1209 McPherson St., Elizabeth City. Registration is $5. For info, call 384-4139.

AEDC to meet. The Albemarle Economic Development Commission will meet at the Camden Senior Center Wednesdayat 8 a.m.

Women's health fair. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will host a Women's Health Fair Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Services will include free blood pressure checks, body mass index calculations, diabetes paper tests.

Healthy Carolinians panel seeks members. The Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle Chronic Disease subcommittee is seeking volunteer members. For more info, call Georgia Kight at 232-2261 or Yvonne Mullen at 338-3954.

Ministers Council to meet. The Ministers Council of Perquimans County will meet in the school superintendent's office Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 8:30 a.m.

Fleet Reserve to meet. The Fleet Reserve and Auxiliary Unite 293 hold its regular monthly meeting at the Chief Petty Officers Association building Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. For more info, call 232-2410.

Council of Negro Women dinner. The Northeastern N.C. Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women will host the second annual Black Pearls Award Dinner at the K.E. White Center, Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. The dinner will honor several women who have made a difference in the community. Heidi Lovett Daniels of New Orleans will be the speaker. For ticket information, call 338-3209 or 335-2012.

Camden Dems to meet. The Camden County Democratic Party will meet at the county courthouse to discuss an upcoming fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.

Marching Unit needs recruits. The River City Marching Unit is seeking boys and girls ages 5 1/2 to 12 to participate in upcoming parades. For more information, call Kim Wood at 312-1309 or Lisa Simpson at 312-1140.

Health, vision, dental screenings. The Perquimans-Chowan Local Interagency Coordinating Council will sponsor free vision, hearing, speech and dental screenings for Chowan County youngsters ages 6 weeks to 5 years at White Oak Elementary School Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For info, call 426-1053.

Hospice golf tournament. Albemarle Hospice will host its 17th annual Hospice Golf Tournament at Albemarle Plantation's Sound Golf Links Friday, Oct. 5. For info, call 338-3357.

Quilt Lovers to meet. The Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild will meet at Camden Senior Center Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. For more info, call Jean at 335-9343.

Kaplan to offer free grad school tests. Kaplan and Elizabeth City State University are offering a free testing event Saturday, Oct. 6, for students interested in testing for graduate schools. The GMAT will be offer from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the GRE will be given from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; the MCAT from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and the PCAT from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Locations for the tests will be posted in Room 200 Jenkins Science Center, ext. 3831. Register online at kaptest.com/practice or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.

Hospice training for volunteers. Albemarle Hospice will host training for hospice volunteers at its facility at 311 Cedar St., Elizabeth City, on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 338-4326.

VUU alumni group seeks members. The Northeastern North Carolina Chapter of the Virginia Union University National Alumni Association wants to re-establish the chapter in the region. For more information, call Maria James at 757-288-7140 or e-mail nencvuu@hotmail.com.

VUU alumni membership drive. Alumni from Virginia Union University are seeking alumni, family of current students and supporters in northeastern North Carolina. For more info, call 757-288-7140 or e-mail nencvuu@hotmail.com.

Witherspoon-Harris award nominees. The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Community Relations Commission is seeking nominees for its Witherspoon-Harris Community Contribution Recognition Award. Nominees must reside in Elizabeth City or Pasquotank County and have made extraordinary community service contributions. Forms may be picked up in the City Clerk's office at City Hall.

Craftshow applications. The Mistletoe Show is now accepting applications for the 2007 craft show being held Nov. 9-11 at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center. Interested craftsmen can e-mail ejwcmistletoeshow@yahoo.com or go to www.freewebs.com/ecjwc for an application. Fore more information call 333-9155.

Art League membership drive. The Perquimans Art League is holding its annual membership drive. Pick up applications in the Perquimans Art League gallery or at the Perquimans Chamber of Commerce office. For more information, call 426-3041 or 426-5657.

Reduced cat/kitten adoption fees. The SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina has reduced adoption fees for cats and kittens. Fees are $30 for a spayed or neutered animal, $15 if the animal hasn't been spayed or neutered. For more info, call 338-5222.

Treasure Point 4-H Camp fund. The Camden County 4-H Foundation has established a "Treasure Point 4-H Camp Re-building fund" to raise money to replace the log cabin destroyed by arsonists in early November. Make checks payable to the Camden County 4-H Foundation and send to either the Camden Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service or the Bank of Currituck in Camden. For more info, contact Danelle Barco call 338-1919, ext. 229.

Mistletoe show applications. The Mistletoe Show is now accepting applications for the 2007 craft show being held Nov. 9-11 at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center in Elizabeth City. For an application or information, call 333-9155 or email ecjw.