Tourism panel meetings. The Finance Committee of the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Tourism Development Authority will meet at the Visitor's Center today at 9 a.m. The Personnel Committee will meet at 10 a.m.

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 today, at 8:15 a.m. For more information, call 384-4633.

Pesticide applicator recertification. Recertification for private pesticide applicators will be the subject of the Pasquotank Producers' winter meeting at the Pasquotank Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service building today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Al Wood will be the speaker.

Federal employees group to meet. Robert Williamson will be the speaker for the meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association in the Community Room at the W.C. Witherspoon Memorial Library today at 1 p.m. For info, call 330-2119.

Relay for Life kickoff meeting. The Pasquotank/Camden American Cancer Society Relay for Life will hold its kickoff meeting at the Pasquotank Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service Thursday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served. For info, call 338-1919, ext. 228 or e-mail amy_twiddy@ncsu.edu.

Filing period for election continues. The filing period for the 3rd Ward city election to fill the seat formerly held by Councilman Darryl Stallings Sr. continues through Tuesday. Third Ward residents can file for the Feb. 19 election at the Pasquotank County Board of Elections Office at 426 McArthur Drive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Perquimans school board retreat continues. The Perquimans County Board of Education will continue its annual retreat today at 8 a.m. at Albemarle Plantation.

Bicycle Ministry seeks tricycles. The Bicycle Ministry is seeking used tricycles for child patients at St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Tricycles may be dropped off at Cycle Gallery at 1008 Halstead Blvd., Elizabeth City. For more info, call Jackie Phillips at 357-2295.

University Women to meet. The Elizabeth City branch of the National Association of University Women will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. For info, call 338-6426.

Currituck school board to meet. The Currituck Board of Education will meet at Currituck County High School Monday at 7 p.m. A work session will precede the meeting at 5 p.m.

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 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. To register, call 335-0821, ext. 2314.

Hospital board to meet. The board of commissioners for the Albemarle Hospital Authority and Regional Medical Services, Inc., will meet in the hospital boardroom Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m.

ECMS to sponsor Writing Night. Elizabeth City Middle School will sponsor "Writing Night" for 7th-graders and their parents in the school media center Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Library board to meet. The East Albemarle Regional Library will hold its quarterly board of trustees meeting at the Currituck Public Library Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Hospice advisory board to meet. The advisory board for Albemarle Home Care and Albemarle Hospice will meet at the offices of Albemarle Home Care Thursday, Jan. 17 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 338-4353.

Blood drives. The Greater Albemarle Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold blood drives in the lobby of Building D at College of The Albemarle Thursday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at Albemarle Plantation from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info, call 1-800-GIVELIFE.

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.

Riders of the Light to meet. The Christian Motorcyclists Association's "Riders of the Light" will meet at Rachel's Place Saturday, Jan. 19, at 8 a.m.

Libraries to close for holiday. The Barco and Corolla branches of the Currituck County Libraries will be closed Saturday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. They will be open Sunday, Jan. 20 for the Speakers' Forum and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 22 with regular hours.

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.

Oxford Heights Community Watch to meet. The Oxford Heights Community Watch group will meet in the former council chambers in the Midgett Building Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.

Camden Democrats to meet. The Camden Democratic Party will meet at the county courthouse Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.

COA to host Get Organized seminar. College of The Albemarle will host a "Get Organized" seminar in the Foreman Center Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes dinner. To register, call 335-0821 ext. 2231 or 2370.

Weight loss program. The Currituck Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and Albemarle Regional Health Services will cosponsor "Eat Smart, Move More," a weight-loss program from Wednesday, Jan. 23 to Wednesday, April 30. Classes begin at 5:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. The enrollment fee is $10. For info, call Georgia Kight at 232-2261 or e-mail at georgia_kight@ncsu.edu.

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.

Currituck County AARP to meet. The Currituck Chapter of the AARP will meet at the Currituck Public Library in Barco Monday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. Capt. Matt Beickert of the Sheriff's Department will discuss identity theft. For more info, call 232-2520.

Riverside Community Watch group to meet. Eddie Rodriguez, a drug agent with the Elizabeth City Police Department, will be the speaker at the Riverside Area Community Watch group's meeting at Riverside United Methodist Church Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. For more info, call 335-4321 or 334-1546.

4-H livestock judges needed. A 4-H program teaching livestock judging will begin Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Youth ages 8 and older will learn to analyze pigs, cattle, sheep and goats. Participants to not have to own an animal. To register, call 338-3954.

VUU alums seek members. The Northeastern North Carolina Chapter of Virginia Union University is seeking alumni in the region to re-establish an alumni chapter. For more info, call 757-408-3723 or e-mail nencvuu@hotmail.com

Weight-loss workshop. Dr. Jason B. Jones will lead a free doctor-coached weight loss workshop Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. For more information, call 335-2225.

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.

Craftsman's Guild to screen crafts. The Albemarle Craftsman's Guild will hold the first screening of the year, Friday, Feb. 15. To apply, take or mail three or more samples of your craft, along with a completed application, to the Pasquotank Center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service on McPherson Street before Feb. 15. For more info, call 338-3954.

The Safety Education Section of the N.C. Industrial Commission will offer a new 30-hour Accident Prevention Certificate Awareness Program at the Manteo Airport pavilion Feb. 18-22. The program is designed to raise safety awareness, prevent accidents and reduce Workers' Comp claims. The cost is $4. To register, visit www.comp.state.nc.us/ncic/pages/safety.htm or call Dennis Parnell at 919-218-3000.

Nixonton Crimewatch group to meet. The Nixonton Community Crime Watch group will meet at the Ruritan Building on Halls Creek Road Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 264-2934.

Camden crime prevention funds. The Camden County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is seeking applicants for its $53,874 in funding for delinquency prevention and intervention programs. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m. For info, call John Gurganus at 338-3349, Danelle Barco at 338-1919, ext. 229 or Nancy Hodges at 947-1565.

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.

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.

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.

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.