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Here’s a quick look at what’s coming up in Duplin County:

Feb. 21

  • The James Sprunt Community College Foundation will host its fourth annual Casino Night on Friday, Feb. 21, 7 to 10 p.m., at the Duplin Country Club, 148 Duplin Country Club Drive in Kenansville. Participants will enjoy blackjack, craps, poker, roulette and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $55 per person. For more information, call 910-275-6152.

Feb. 22

  • The annual Mount Olive Black History Month parade is planned for Feb. 22 on Talton Avenue, with a rain date of March 1. Parade entries are available at Mount Olive town hall.

  • The Warsaw Police Department will be hosting a Madden Game tournament on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. Registration can be completed at either the Warsaw Police Department or the Warsaw Parks and Recreation for a refundable reservation fee of $10. For more information, call the 910-293-7816 ext. 2.

  • The Charity School Alumni Association will host its annual Black History Program on Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. The event will take place at the Charity Mission Center gymnasium, located at 133 Charity Road, Rose Hill. The guest speaker will be Anita Powers-Branch, an attorney and Duplin County native. The event will also feature numerous reflections on culture and the history of Charity School. Tickets for the event are $25 and includes a meal.

Feb. 26

  • Celebrate Black History Month at the Senior Services Center, 156 Duplin Commons Drive, Kenansville on Feb. 26 from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and enjoy Negro Spiritual Music by Marie Williams, a yester-year presentation by Hattie Parker and a Freedom Quilt Craft activity at 1 p.m. with Donna Van Duinen.

Feb. 27

  • Join the Town of Warsaw Community Gathering on Feb. 27 at the Warsaw Park and Rec Center on 309 Memorial Drive at 6 p.m. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share suggestions and meet with local leaders, elected officials, town employees, law enforcement, first responders and community organizations. Enjoy light refreshments and engage in open discussions.

Feb. 28

  • The Wallace Rotary Club will host their annual pancake supper fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Wallace Elementary School Cafeteria, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $9 per person. There will be a 50/50 raffle. The proceeds will support Wallace Rotary Club charities in the greater Wallace area.

  • Celebrate Black History Month at the Senior Services Center, 156 Duplin Commons Drive, Kenansville on Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. and enjoy Negro Spiritual Encore.

March 3

  • The Duplin County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m., at 224 Seminary St., Kenansville. For information, call 910-296-2100.

March 15

  • The Faison Farmers’ Parade is back and will take place on March 15 at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Faison Improvement Group, this year’s parade will include a street festival in downtown Faison featuring food trucks, children’s activities, vendors, static displays, vintage tractors, and live music. The parade route will begin on West Main Street and conclude at the old Piggly Wiggly parking lot.

Recurring Events

First Monday of each month

  • The Beulaville town board meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at 508 East Main St., Beulaville. For more information, call 910-298-4647.
  • The Calypso Town Council meets at the council chambers the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 103 W. Trade Street. For more information, call 919-658-9221.
  • First Tuesday of each month
  • The Kenansville town board meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m., at 141 Routledge Rd., Kenansville. For more information, call 910-296-0369.

First Wednesday of each month

  • The Faison town board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m., at 110 NE Center St., Faison. For more information, call 910-267-2721

First Thursday of each month

  • The Duplin Board of Elections has monthly meetings every first Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Elections Office, located at 160 Mallard Street in Kenansville. For more information contact 910-296-2170.

First Friday of each month

  • The Economic Development Board meets the first Friday of each month at 7 a.m. at the Duplin County Airport Conference Room.
  • Second Monday of each month
  • The Greenevers town board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m., at 314 E. Charity Rd. For more information, call 910-289-3078.
  • The Teachey town board meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 116 East 2nd St. For more information, call 910-285-7564.
  • The Warsaw town board meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., at 121 S. Front St. For more information, call 910-293-7814.

Second Tuesday of each month

  • The Magnolia town board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 108 Taylor St., Magnolia. For more information, call 910-289-3205.
  • The Rose Hill town board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 103 Southeast Railroad St. For more information, call 910-289-3159.

Second Thursday of each month

  • The Wallace town council meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at 316 East Murray St., Wallace. For more information, call 910-285-4136.
  • Duplin County Beekeepers meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Duplin Extension Center.
  • Third Thursday of each month
    Duplin’s Friends of Horticulture meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Duplin Extension Center.

Fourth Tuesday of each month

  • The Duplin County Airport Commission Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Duplin County Airport.

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