Horse promotion referendum. Horse owners/lessors will vote today, on whether to continue to voluntarily assess themselves $2 for each ton of commercial horse feed sold. The referendum will be held at area Extension Service centers from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ECSU Founders Day. North Carolina Court of Appeals Senior Justice James A. Wynn Jr. will be the speaker for Elizabeth City State University's Founders Day celebration in the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center today at 10 a.m.

Retired school personnel to meet. The Pasquotank-Perquimans-Camden-Currituck unit of the N.C. Retired School Personnel will meet at Prime Sirloin Family Steakhouse in Elizabeth City today at 12:45 p.m. For more information, call 335-7246.

Ministers Council to meet. The Ministers Council for Education in Perquimans County will meet at Hertford Grammar School today at 8:30 a.m. For more info, call 426-5741 ext. 239.

Currituck school board to meet. The Currituck County Board of Education will hold a training session at the J.P. Knapp Professional Learning Center, today at 9 a.m. Afterward, the board will go into closed session at 2 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter.

Blood drives. The Greater Albemarle Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold blood drives at Hertford United Methodist Church fellowship hall Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and at South Mills Ruritan Club Tuesdayfrom 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For info, call 1-800-GIVELIFE.

Medical assistants to meet. The Albemarle Area Medical Assistants will meet in the executive boardroom at Albemarle Hospital Thursday at 7 p.m. For info, call 338-4353.

Crimewatch group to meet. Police Chief Charles Crudup will discuss the city's "traffic calming" study on Main and Church streets during the Historical District Neighborhood Watch group meeting at the Elizabeth City Bed & Breakfast Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 331-5957.

Guild of Museum Friends to meet. The Guild of Museum Friends will meet in MOA's Gaither Auditorium Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Fred Holdsworth will speak on the topic, "The Invasion of the Outer Banks during the Civil War."

Vineyard Group to meet. The Perquimans County Restoration Association's 1730 Vineyard Group will hold committee meetings in the Newbold-White House visitor center on Thursday at 7 p.m. For more info, call 426-5123.

Pittenger to speak to GOP club. Lt. governor candidate state Sen. Robert Pittenger, R-Mecklenburg, will be the speaker at the Al-Pam Republican Club's meeting at Chero's Market Cafe in Edenton Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 793-9547 or e-mail al-pamrepublicanclub@hotmail.com.

Stroke, osteoporosis screenings. Knobbs Creek Recreation Center will host screenings for strokes and osteoporosis Thursday at 8 a.m. Preregistration required. To schedule a screening, call 1-800-697-9721.

Government lecture at Witherspoon Library. Joe Duguay will give a lecture on how governments develop, in the W.C. Witherspoon Memorial Library Thursday at 7 p.m.

Comments sought on parking, landscape rules. The Currituck County Planning Department and the Parking and Landscape Advisory Committee are now accepting comments on parking and landscape regulations for non-residential uses. The deadline for submissions is Friday. For more info, call 232-6032.

Crime prevention funds. The Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils in Pasquotank County is seeking requests for proposals for funding for juvenile delinquency prevention programs. Nonprofit agencies wishing to apply should contact Diana Gardner at 330-3535 or Nancy Hodges at 335-9013. The application deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. Forms may also be downloaded from www.ncdjjdp.org/jcpc/forms.html.

Red Cross to hold open house. The Greater Albemarle Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold an open house at 905 Halstead Blvd., Unit 3, Elizabeth City, Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Submarine veterans to meet. The U.S. Submarine Veterans will meet at VFW Post 6060 in Elizabeth City Saturday. A hospitality room will be open at 9:30 a.m. followed by lunch.Chowan GOP to meet. The Chowan County Republican Party will hold its county convention at the historic courthouse Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Chris East, a candidate for the 2nd N.C. House District seat, will be the featured speaker. For more information, call 482-2404 or e-mail rsteinburg@aol.com.

'Know Your Numbers' training. The Healthy Carolinians of the Albemarle's Chronic Disease Subcommittee has scheduled a "Know Your Numbers" training session at 601-A South Edenton Road St., Hertford, Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. To register, call 426-7697. For sessions in Currituck County, call 232-2261. In Camden County, call 384-4633.

Computers in the Workplace. College of The Albemarle's Human Resources Development/Workforce Readiness Program will offer a 30-hour Computers in the Workplace class in Room FC-207 beginning Tuesday. One class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the other from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fee for the class is $55, which doesn't include a $5 computer usage fee. To register, call 335-0821 ext. 2314.

Perquimans Dems to meet. The Perquimans County Democratic Party will hold precinct meetings at the county courthouse on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 333-9393.

Camden Democrats to meet. The Camden County Democratic Party will hold their precinct meetings in Shiloh at the fire station and in Courthouse precinct at the courthouse Tuesday at 7 p.m. The South Mills precinct meeting will be the South Mills Ruritan Club building Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Pasquotank GOP to meet. The Pasquotank County Republican Party will hold its county convention at the county courthouse Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 334-1631.

Citizens Police Academy alumni to meet. Alumni of the Citizens Police Academy for the years 2005-2007 will meet at the third floor of the A.P. Midgette Building Wednesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 562-4736.

Perquimans GOP precinct meetings, convention. The Perquimans County Republican Party will hold precinct meetings and its county convention at Captain Bob's restaurant in Hertford Thursday, March 13 at 8 a.m. For more information, call 333-2868.

Conservation Club seeking members. The Northeastern Wildlife and Conservation Club, a local chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, will hold its first dinner meeting at the Pasquotank County Ruritan Club on Main Street Extended Thursday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, call Tim Aydlett at 335-0079 by Thursday, March 13.

NHS course fair. Northeastern High School will host its annual course fair in the cafeteria Thursday, March 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will give rising 9th graders to talk with teachers, see displays and discuss their course elections for next school year. For more information, call 335-2932.

Kindergarten registration. Kindergarten registration for 2008-09 will be held at each elementary school in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Thursday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. To be eligible for enrollment, students must be 5 years old by Oct. 16, 2008. For more information, call 232-2223 ext. 221.

DAR essay contest ceremony. The Betsy Dowdy Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will host its 2007-08 American History Essay Contest awards ceremony at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center Thursday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.

TRU Teen of Month contest. The deadline for submitting entries for the N.C. Health & Wellness Trust Fund's TRU Teen-of-the-Month contest has been extended to March 17. For more info, visit www.realityunfiltered.com.

Hospital board to meet. The Albemarle Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners and Regional Medical Services, Inc. Board of Trustees will meet in the hospital boardroom Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m.

Northeastern CDC to hold free tax clinic. Northeastern Community Development Corp. will host a free tax clinic for low-income taxpayers Mondays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. NCDC is located at 154 Highway 158 East, Camden. For more info, call 338-5466 ext. 28.

Head Start applications accepted. The Pasquotank/Camden Head Start Center is now accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year. The center is at 409 Bank St., Elizabeth City. For more info, call 335-7698.

Perquimans Class of 1999 plans reunion. Perquimans County High School's Class of 1999 is preparing for its first class reunion. To help plan the event, call Wendell Thomas at 339-6103 or Danielle Hurdle at 340-1833, or e-mail them at wothomas26@yahoo.com, or hurdle@yahoo.com.

Kindergarten health screenings. Children registering for kindergarten are required to have a health screening and vaccinations. To schedule an appointment for your child, call 338-4400 in Pasquotank; 426-2100 in Perquimans; 338-4460 in Camden; and 232-2271 in Currituck.

Smart Start to offer parenting program. Albemarle Smart Start Partnership is offering the program "Parents as Teachers" to families in Pasquotank, Currituck, Camden and Gates counties. The program offers home visits, with a focus on child development. For more info, call 333-1233.

Perquimans Head Start applications. Perquimans County Head Start is now accepting applications for 3- and 4-year-old children. For more info, call Suzette at 426-5949.

Head Start accepting applications. The Pasquotank-Camden Head Start program is now accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year. For more info, call Faith Mosley at 335-7698.

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.

Group mulls Camden historical society. A group of Camden residents are studying the possibility of starting a historical society in the county. Those interested in the idea can call either Alex Leary at 336-5564, Martha Ann at 771-2857, or Billy Revelle at 336-2786.

Free English classes at church. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Grandy will be hosting free English as a second language on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through March 17. Participants my register at class. For more information call 453-3559.

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

NCDC accepting applications for More at Four. Northeastern Community Development Corp. is accepting applications for the More at Four program. The program that prepares 4 year olds for kindergarten is open to qualifying children in Camden County. For more info, call Mary Lee Wilkerson at 338-5466 ext. 20.

Colonial Quilt Lovers to meet. The Colonial Quilt Lovers Guild will meet at the Camden Senior Center Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. The cost is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. For more info, call 331-1699 or 335-9343.

'Shooting for the Stars' child care conference. The Currituck center of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will host the "Shooting for the Stars" child care conference Saturday, March 15. Motivational speaker and author Kim Johnson will be the speaker. Attendees will cover 18 educational topics, including learning conversational Spanish, sign language, storytelling, recognizing child abuse and food safety. For more info, call 338-1919 in Camden; 482-6585 in Chowan; 232-2261 in Currituck; 338-3954 in Pasquotank; and 426-7697 in Perquimans.

PCHS Course Fair. Pasquotank County High School will hold a Course Fair in the gym Thursday, March 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. PCHS students, eighth-graders at Elizabeth City Middle School and their parents are urged to attend.

Grant writing workshop. Herman Boone, a former high school football coach portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie "Remember the Titans," will be the speaker for a workshop on grant writing at the K.E. White Center Thursday and Friday, March 27-28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early registration is $150. Late registration will be $200. For more information, call 335-3108, egbrown@mail.ecsu.edu or Vandalyn Ray, 335-3250, vmray@mail.ecsu.edu.

Albemarle Band Clinic at ECSU. The Albemarle Band Clinic, an organization of band directors from Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck and Dare counties, will be held on the campus of ECSU April 11 & 12 at 6:30 p.m.

March to Work Job Fair. Pasquotank, Camden, Chowan, Currituck and Perquimans Departments of Social Services will host the 10th annual March to Work Job Fair at Southgate Mall Thursday, March 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Businesses and organizations will be available to take applications and provide information about services. For free transportation, call ICPTA at 338-4480. For more info on the job fair, call 338-2126.

Hospice to host teleconference. Albemarle Hospice will host the 15th annual Hospice Foundation of American's Living With Grief satellite teleconference: "Living with Grief: Children and Adolescents," at Elizabeth City State University Wednesday, April 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call 338-4326.

Kindergarten registration. Kindergarten registration will be held at Perquimans Central School Monday, April 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, April 10 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To enroll, children must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 16. Pre-kindergarten applications can be obtained at Perquimans Central School in Winfall or by calling 426-5332. The registration deadline for pre-K is May 1.

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.

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.