The
Oriental
Woman's Club

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 Events Calendar

STUDENT ARTS FESTIVAL
Arts Festival competition is held in January each year for Pamlico County students in the fields of arts and crafts where first through third place ribbons are awarded as well as a small monetary amount going to the teacher of first place winners to help further the art education program.  Youth and adults with disabilities are also offered the same awards in the Artfest, held at the same time as the Student Arts Festival.  First place monetary awards are given to the school/institution and all participants are recognized with a certificate.

CHOWDER COOKOFF
In March the Woman’s Club hosts its Chowder Cook-off on the grounds of the Oriental Marina Inn.  Amateur and professional chefs cook large pots of chowder for sampling.  Tickets are $10 at the gate.  Click here for the most recent poster.

FALL BAZAAR
A Fall Bazaar may be offered biannually in November where members offer for sale arts and crafts they have as well as baked goods and mix or match cookies by the pound.  This proves to be an excellent Christmas shopping venue for the public and is enjoyed by all.

FINE ARTS SHOW
The Woman’s Club has in the past and may host a juried arts and crafts show at the Oriental Woman’s Club.  Proceeds benefit the OWC’s scholarship funds.  Check the Events Calendar for more information.    

GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Woman’s Club hosts an annual golf tournament at the Minnesott Golf & Country Club.  The tournament uses a Super Ball format, with men’s, women’s and mixed teams competing for awards and cash prizes.  Individuals not registered as a foursome will be placed in a foursome for play.  Current plans are as follows:  $10,000 for a Hole-in-One on the 5th hole, a tourmament fee of $60 per individual which includes green fee, golf cart and lunch.  Sign-in begins at 8 am with a shot gun start at 9 am.  A continental breakfast will be availanble during this period.  There will be a 50/50 raffle and many awards and cash prizes.  Click here for a brochure for the most recent tournament.

 


Participate in our Regular Programs

OWC-1st Tuesday of month, 1 pm
 

  • Holds fun & interesting meetings.
  • Holds fundraisers to support Pamlico County needs.
  • Encourages members to participate in one or more of its Programs described below.

Arts-3rd Thursday of month, 10:30 am
 

  • Holds arts competitions.
  • Schedules workshops & field trips.
  • Supports school arts, literature & performing arts programs.

Education-3rd Monday of month, 10:30 am
 

  • Promotes school & adult literacy.
  • Awards scholarships.
  • Collects school supplies.

Garden Club-3rd Tuesday of month, 10:30 am
 

  • Awards Yard of the Month in County.
  • Schedules workshops & field trips.
  • Supports Adopt-a-Highway program.
  • Helps maintain clubhouse grounds.
  • Holds plant sale/exchange.
  • Decorates Oriental Town Hall & Post Office for Christmas.

Home Life-Meetings scheduled periodically

  • Coordinates Oriental meals to homebound
  • Holds Yoga classes for members & community-Mon. & Wed., 8:30 am.
  • Collects supplies for domestic abuse prevention & other programs.
  • Provides Easter baskets for children in need.
  • Provides Christmas for a family in need.

Ladies of the Neuse (LON)-3rd Tues. of month, meetings scheduled as needed
 

  • Promotes Croaker Festival parade.
  • Makes & sells Oriental name tags.
  • Focuses on enrichment & well-being of Pamlico County youth.

 


 

Women together... making a difference


PO Box 515, 1007 Gilgo Road, Oriental, NC 28571 


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