City holiday trash pickup. The Elizabeth City Public Works Department will adjust garbage collection routes during the holidays. Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected today, and today's and Thursday routes will be collected Thursday. Friday's route will be collected Friday.

Albemarle Hospice quilt raffle. Tickets are on sale for the Albemarle Hospice quilt. Proceeds will be used to pay for care for hospice patients. Tickets are $1. For more info, call Cara at 338-4326.

DAV van drivers needed. The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 64 in Elizabeth City is seeking qualified volunteer drivers to transport patients by DAV network transport van to and from the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Hampton, Va. For info, call 335-0997 or stop by at the office at 112 S. McMorrine St., Elizabeth City.

ECSU to offer video greetings to troops abroad. Elizabeth City State University will be offering families of area troops deployed overseas an opportunity to send them videotaped greetings this holiday season. Greetings will be videotaped today through Monday. For more info, call 335-3203.

Blood drives. The American Red Cross will host blood drives at Southgate Mall and on the bus in front of the Wal-Mart Supercenter Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-GIVELIFE.

Coat and sweater drive. The Elizabeth City Women's Club is holding its annual Coat and Sweater Drive through Dec. 30. Bring clean and "gently" used coats, sweaters, hats and mittens to Elizabeth City Pet Nutrition Center, 201 E. Ehringhaus St., or Puddleducks, 406-B S. Griffin St., Elizabeth City. For more info, call 338-8862 or 338-6883.

Retired School Personnel to meet. The Pasquotank, Perquimans, Camden, Currituck unit of the North Carolina Retired School Personnel will meet at Prime Sirloin Family Steakhouse Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 12:45 p.m. For more info, call 335-7246.

Fleet Reserve to meet. The Fleet Reserve and Auxiliary Unite 293 will meet at the CPOA building Thursday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. For more information call 232-2410.

Afterschool tutoring and Saturday School. Northeastern High School will provide afterschool tutoring for end-of-course tests Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 8-10 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday School will be held for end-of-course tests on Saturday, Jan. 5 and Jan. 12.

Community watch group to meet. The Historic District Neighborhood Watch group will meet at the Elizabeth City Bed and Breakfast Thursday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. For more info, call 331-5957.

Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild. The Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild will meet at the Camden Senior Center Saturday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. For more information, call 335-9343.

Currituck board to hold redistricting meeting. The Currituck Board of Education will hold a public meeting on the proposed 2008-09 elementary school attendance maps in the auditorium at Currituck County Middle School Monday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. Maps and descriptions of the options are available at all elementary and middle schools and are posted online at www.currituck.k12.nc.us.

Red Cross volunteer orientation. The Greater Albemarle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold an orientation session for volunteers Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. The Red Cross offices are located at 905 Halstead Blvd., Suite 3. To register, call 335-2185 or e-mail pegkennedy-arc-volunteers@hotmail.com.

Smoking cessation clinic. The American Lung Association of N.C. will host a weekly smoking clinic at the Pasquotank County Health Department on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. starting Jan. 10. For info, call Lisa at 426-2115.

Financial aid workshop at Perquimans High School. A financial aid workshop will be held in the cafeteria at Perquimans High School Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. Graduating seniors and parents are urged to attend.

Trade show seminar. John Elder will lead a "Breakfast & Learn" seminar for trade show exhibitors on how to get their exhibits to stand out, Thursday, Jan. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The seminar will be held in Room 121-A of the John Wood Foreman Technology Center. For more information, call 335-0821, ext. 2231 or 2370.

Camden superintendent to host forum. Superintendent Ron Melchiorre will host a community forum on the Camden County Schools in the lower courtroom in the Camden County Courthouse Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Fitness and Nutrition Council to meet. The Albemarle Fitness and Nutrition Council, a subcommittee of Health Carolinians of the Albemarle, will meet in the annex of Albemarle Hospital Friday, Jan. 11, at 8:15 a.m. For more information, call 384-4633.

Computers in Workplace classes. College of The Albemarle's Workforce Readiness/Human Resource Development Program will offer a 30-hour class on Computers in the Workplace beginning Tuesday, Jan. 15, and ending March 4. One class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., while the second class will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. through March 4. The morning class will be held at the State Employment Security Commission on McArthur Drive, while the evening class will be held in Room FC-207 of the John Wood Foreman Technology Center. The fee for the class is $55, which doesn't include a $5 computer usage fee. To register, call 335-0821, ext. 2314.

ECSU alumni to meet. The Elizabeth City State University National Alumni Association will hold a general membership meeting in the theater of the Ridley Student Center Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.

Quilt Lovers to meet. The Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild will meet at the Camden Senior Center Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. Peggy Anderson will teach the Picket Fence quilt block. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for non-members. For more information call Jean at 335-9343.

Wildlife Resources Commission to hold hearing. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed hunting, trapping and fishing rules at Swain Auditorium in Edenton Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. Among the rule changes to be discussed are a reduction in the Eastern season buck bag limit and an extension on squirrel season. For a complete list of the changes, visit www.ncwildlife.org. Comments can be submitted to 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1701 or by visiting the Web site.

Meeting to focus on teen violence. "The Talk," a meeting focusing on solutions to teen violence, will be held in Courtroom A of the Pasquotank County Courthouse Monday, Jan. 28 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail manofsteeltime@aol.com.

Scholarship applications available. Applications for a variety of scholarships are available at the Pasquotank County Extension Center. Completed scholarship applications are due by Feb. 1. For info, call 338-3954.

Quality Home offering info on depression. Quality Home Staffing Home Care Agency is offering information on depression awareness during the month of December. For details, drop by the office at 425-C McArthur Drive, Elizabeth City or call 337-6124.

NCDC accepting after-school applications. Northeastern Community Development Corp. has a few vacancies remaining in its After School Program. The program is open to children in grades K-3 and participants are provided homework assistance, structured play, and enrichment activities. To register, call 338-5466, ext. 21.

Kindergarten readiness program. First United Methodist Preschool in Elizabeth City will start a kindergarten readiness program in January. The program is intended to prepare 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten. The class size is limited. For info, call 335-7615.

GED classes offered in Currituck. College of The Albemarle's Basic Skills Program is now offering General Educational Development classes at Moyock United Methodist Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Classes are free. To register, visit the church during class hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more info, call 335-0821 ext. 2302.

Community Care Clinic moves. The Community Care Clinic has moved to 918 Greenleaf St. in the Fleet Reserve Building. For more info, call 384-4733.

Northeastern CDC offers housing services. Northeastern Community Development Corp. offers a comprehensive program of housing-related services as well as counseling and tenant mediation services. For more info, call Katrina Bryant at 338-5466, ext. 25.

HIV/AIDS services offered. HIV/AIDS case management services are available in the area by calling 332-5900.

Head Start applications in Currituck. The Economic Improvement Council is seeking applications in Currituck County for its Head Start program. Children must be 4 years old. For info, call 453-4992.

Head Start applications. The Perquimans County Head Start program is now accepting applications for 4 year olds. For info, call Suzette Hayes at 426-5949.

Moyock UMC preschool taking applications. Moyock United Methodist Church preschool has a limited number of preschool spaces available. For info, call 435-0610.

Fed school programs reviewed. The Office of Federal Programs for the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools has information available for review about its Title I, Title II and Title V programs. For info, call Linda Ward at 335-2981.

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.

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.

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.