The library will be closed on Saturday, September 7, 2024, so they can be at the Indian Summer Festival. Come visit their booth at the Festival. They will have free coloring sheets, children's books, buttons, and more! Looking forward to seeing you there. They reopen on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshops: The Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging will be holding two Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshops, beginning Friday, August 30th through Friday, October 4th. The scheduled workshops will take place in Gates and Chowan counties. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based health promotion program for family caregivers. The workshop is free to attend but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Ashley Lamb at 252-404-7090 to register or for more information go to
Run to Remember 5K and Fun Run: Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging is currently planning for their 2nd Annual “Run to Remember” 5K and Fun Run, which will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 in downtown Edenton and hope you will SAVE THE DATE! All proceeds from this event will be used to support local caregivers in our community. Funds will be used to offer respite care to qualified caregivers, giving them the opportunity to take a break from their caregiving duties, providing them time to rest, travel or attend to other personal obligations. The funding will directly impact caregivers in the region served by the Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging, including the counties of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington. For more information, go to
Albemarle Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting – September 4, 2024: Insight Planning & Development will be hosting a virtual public meeting for the Albemarle Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan next Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Please see the flyer and that can be used to help advertise the meeting. We ask that you please share this on your social media channels and/or share with your Public Information Officers. The link to register for the public meeting is provided here. Thank you all for your help with advertising this meeting. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Austin Brinkley, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can add your comments and collaborate with others in real time. You don't need to download Acrobat or sign up to access the file.
Breast Cancer T-Shirts: We are excited to announce that our agency is selling Breast Cancer t-shirts again this year to raise money for our community. We are proud to say that this shirt has been designed and produced by employees to bring awareness to breast cancer and help offer monetary assistance. Please see the flyer for additional details if you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt and the Google form to order is located below. The money and order forms are due by September 1, 2024 and shirts will be distributed after September 24, 2024 at the Emergency Services Building located at 159 Creek Drive Hertford NC 27944. For more information, go to
Save the Date - National Night – October 1, 2024: For more information, go to
To view the information on the September 26, 2024 Blood Drive, go to
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Events will be added so keep check on the listing.
The Perquimans County Board of Elections will hold its meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Elections Office located at 333 Winfall Blvd, Hertford, NC 27944. For more information go to
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
The Perquimans County Board of Elections can issue voter ID cards at any time during regular business hours, except for the period between the end of early voting through the end of Election Day. For more information go to:
Presidential election years, like 2024, are busy times for voter registrations in North Carolina. Many voter registration drives are being conducted across the state this year. The State Board of Elections offers the eight tips and reminders to voters and prospective voters during this time. To view these eight tips, go to
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The Perquimans County Extension is holding canning classes this summer. If you are interested in canning, please take time to attend these classes. Also, please share with your family, friends, church organizations, etc. For more information, go to
NC Cooperative Extension is seeking an Extension Agent - Agricultural. Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. For more information on NC Cooperative Extension, click here.To obtain more information on upcoming events at NC Cooperative Extension, go to:
Perquimans County Board of Commissioners a seeking individuals that are interested in serving on their Joint Community Advisory Committee. Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members for Nursing Homes and Adult Care Homes are trained volunteers who operate under the Regional Long- Term Care Ombudsman. Committees are made up of local citizens who have an interest in the long-term care facilities in their communities. CACs were established by the North Carolina State Legislature (G.S. 131D-31 and G.S. 131E-128) to be volunteer, grassroots advocates for resident rights in long-term care facilities and serve Nursing Homes, Adult Care Homes, and Family Care Homes within their county. CAC members are trained by the Regional Ombudsman, designated by the State Ombudsman, and appointed to their Committees by County Commissioners. Advisory Committee Members are required by North Carolina General Statutes to complete 36 hours of initial orientation and training prior to exercising any power under G.S. 131D-32. Appointees must be 18 years or older and must reside in the county that they serve. They cannot have an immediate family member residing in or employed by the type of home that their committee covers, nor can they have a financial interest in a long-term care facility. If you are interested in serving on the Community Advisory Committee in your county, please contact Mary Hunnicutt, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, at (252) 426-8484 or Melissa Hines, Regional Long- Term Care Ombudsman, at (252) 404-7086.
Perhaps you are stirred by personal experiences with older adults. Maybe you have witnessed unfair treatment, violations of dignity, gaps in supportive services, exploitation, ageism, neglect, or marginalization of the aging. The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) was authorized by the North Carolina General Assembly to assess the needs of older citizens, promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues, and provide information and education to older adults on legislative process and matters being considered by the NCGA. The NCSTHL develops recommendations to present to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration. Perquimans County can appoint one delegate to the NCSTHL for a two-year term and an alternate, if available. If this seems to be something that you might be interested, Currently, Perquimans County needs to appoint an alternate delegate on the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature. To inquire about appointment as a NCSTHL delegate or alternate, contact Jasmine Wilson (252) 426-8244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the County Manager’s Office at (252) 426-8484 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information and an application, go to
The Center for Active Living holds many activities and events. For more information on the Center for Active Living, Visit Our Website
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Click Here to view the 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for Pasquotank and Perquimans County.
Click Here to view the 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for Pasquotank and Perquimans County.
In order for the 911 Center to provide better protection for your business/church/organization, they are asking each organization to provide current contact names and numbers. This information will not be given to the public. Contacts will be called for law enforcement, fire or EMS request only. Request examples include: open doors, activated alarms, B&E's, suspicious conditions, etc. Please complete the following form and return it to the 911 Center located at 159 Creek Drive, Hertford, NC. Any questions, contact the 911 Center at (252) 426-5751. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
| Tue Sep 10 @ 7:00PM Planning Board (Cancelled) |
| Mon Sep 16 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Work Session |
| Thu Sep 26 @ 5:30PM Social Services Board Meeting |
| Tue Oct 01 @ 6:00PM Board of Elections Meeting |
| Mon Oct 07 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Meeting |
| Tue Oct 08 @ 7:00PM Planning Board |
| Mon Oct 21 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Work Session |
| Thu Oct 24 @ 5:30PM Social Services Board Meeting |
| Mon Nov 04 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Meeting |
