The News Reporter

Join the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences – Whiteville for an evening under the stars. 2018 Annual Satewide Star Party theme: Anyone out there? Explore the night sky with local astronomy enthusiasts. Fun interactive activities for all ages. Please bring a flashlight, blanket, or chair to the Wildlife Action of NC – Helm’s Preserve, 543 Sunset Terrace, Whiteville. This is a free family event: no pets, coolers, alcohol, or smoking permitted. The N.C. Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the N.C. Space Grant.

Join the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences of Whiteville staff on April 21 for an introduction to nature journaling. Participants will receive a nature journal to sketch objects observed while visiting the park. Meet at the Lumber River State Park parking lot by the river at 9 a.m. for this two hour program. This is a free event and no registration required.

The county’s annual spring litter sweep will be held Saturday, April 21. Volunteers will gather at the North Whiteville Recycling Center near the Department of Social Services at 9 a.m. The sweep will continue until 11 a.m. Volunteers will be provided bags, gloves and vests and assigned areas for clean-up if need be. Call the Columbus County Solid Waste Department at 641-3953 for more information.

Explore the fascinating world of backyard birds. Some are familiar while others are a pleasant surprise. Join John Gerwin and staff at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville April 21 at 4:30 p.m. as they present information about birds that make their home near ours. Learn how to properly assemble and place a Brown-Headed Nuthatch bird box. Uncover simple ways to lend a helping hand to our feathered friends. This event is free.

Join us every Wednesday at The Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville for an exciting story, a little singing, and a lot of dancing and hands-on exploratory activities. Storytime is designed especially for children pre-school to kindergarten age, but all ages are welcome. No reservations required for this FREE program except for groups larger than 10.

Columbus County Department of Aging presents The Senior Prom at Vineland Station in Whiteville on April 26th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Dinner served at 5:30 P.M. Enjoy dancing and entertainment. Ages 65 and up invited. Tickets are $12 each.  To make reservations, call Kayla Bordeaux at 910-640-6602 by April 13th.

The Exhibit “Paints, Camera…Action!” is a “visual concert” of two friends and fellow artists that met just two years ago. Jackie Lewis, photographer and Jenny Greco, painter and jewelry maker will inspire us all to get out our paint brushes and cameras! The exhibit runs April 26 – June 21.