Active Artists Association: This group, formed to encourage art and artists, meets the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m., January-May and September-December, on the third floor of the Arts Council building. An ongoing exhibit and sale of members' work can be viewed in the Lowe Gallery of the Arts Council. Barbara Smith, 237-3323.
Aglow Lighthouse Ministries: This interdenominational Christian women's ministry meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 2308 Montgomery Drive. Mary Melton, 243-4899.
All Seasons Garden Club: Encourages the beautification of parks, streets and gardens in the community and aids in the protection of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and wildlife. Meets September-May on the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Wilson County Ag Center. Jackie Dale at 291-6661.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: The Gamma Beta Omega chapter of AKA Sorority works to promote and encourage the social, economic and political well-being of Wilson and neighboring communities. Meets the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at Gamma Beta Omega House, 108 N. Pender St. Vanessa Barnes, 237-9989.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: A greek organization based on brotherly love, fraternity, ideals and courage. A.C. Bobbitt, 243-3343.
AARP: Serves as an advocate for the county's senior citizens. Meets second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Bill's. Ruby Mosley, 293-0558.
American Legion Post 13: The Robert B. Anderson Post meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 2035 U.S. 301 South. Unit 13 of the American Legion Auxiliary meets at the same time in the same location. Groups work to meet the needs of veterans and the community. Post 13 information, L. George Lamm, 243-4639, or Fred Boykin, 237-2455. Unit 13 information, Cheryl Raper, 239-0206.
American Legion Post 17: The Henry Ellis Post is for veterans. Meetings are every 4th Thursday at 7 p.m. at 700 Newbern St. The Post plans special events on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and Memorial Day, May 29. Call Paul Reid at 237-3880.
American Legion Auxiliary: Organization, open to veterans and their spouses, children or grandchildren, meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Building, 700 Newberne St. Geraldine Robinson, 237-8851.
Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Wally's Filling Station, U.S. 264 East, to watch and discuss reruns of "The Andy Griffith Show." Mayberry Days is held each September in Mt. Airy. Keith Barnes, 265-7855.
Belette Community Club: Open to women in the Bel Air Subdivision, this group promotes community interests. Meets monthly on the third Saturdays from September to June. Alice Stevens, 291-0570.
Black Creek Historical Society: Group researchs and compiles history of interest to the Black Creek community. Meetings are held the last Monday in June and November at 7 p.m. at Black Creek Library in the Groves J. Privette conference room. Contact Elton Franks, president, at 243-5878 or visit www.orgsites.com/nc/bchs. The restored P.L. Woodard House is open to the public the second Sunday of each month from 2-4 p.m.
Book and Garden Club: Encourages home and community beautification which contributes to higher standards of living. Meets the second Monday of each month. Esther Askew, 237-3976.
Boy Scouts of America: Mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over the course of their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Wilson District Committee of the East Carolina Council meets every fourth Thursday (except July) in the building out back at West Nash United Methodist Church. This committee plans for the continued success of Scouting programs in Wilson County and southern Nash County. Adult volunteers assit local units with program activites, leader training, membership growth, and fundraising. Vann Pearsall 252-955-1046.
Business and Professional Women: Designed to enhance the needs of professional business women, the group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at various locations. Linda Armstrong, 237-5689 or Nancy Sallenger, 290-3921.
Christian Motorcyclists Association: This inter-denominational Christian organization for motorcycle enthusiasts meets the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Golden Corral in Wilson. Dutch breakfast is at 8:15. The group attends toy runs and motorcycle rallies throughout the year. Billy Hammock at 291-7247 or Thumper Dixon at 315-9674.
Community Council: Agency directors come together to discuss programs available in the community to help one another. Meetings are at noon at the United Way building on second Monday of each month. Kim Gauss, 291-2344.
Council on Aging: Works to coordinate and disseminate information from all organizations providing assistance and programs for the aging in Wilson County. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Wilson County Senior Activities Center, 1808 S. Goldsboro St., next to Department of Motor Vehicles. 206-4059 or 206-4067.
Darden Alumni Association: Meets on the second Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Darden Alumni Center, 1600 Lipscomb Road. Awards scholarships, provides services for local students to help broaden educational experiences and cooperates with other organizations concerned with youth welfare. Yearly events include a New Year's Eve celebration, a Valentine's Scholarship Ball and a Mother's Day buffet dinner.
Darden Trojan Athletic Heritage: Based on the belief that the community has a responsibility to help build and strengthen the character and competence of our youth, this group meets on the second and third Sunday of every month at 6 p.m. 237-6219 or 291-3808.
Daughters of American Revolution: The Thomas Hadley Chapter is a lineage, patriotic society dedicated to preserving history, education of youth, veterans recognition and preservation of God, home and country. Meets fourth Tuesdays at 2 p.m. from September to May. Pet Pruden, 243-4987.
Delta Sigma Theta: The Wilson Alumnae Chapter of the sorority is a public service organization meeting monthly on the first Saturday at 10 a.m. at Wilson Delta House, 502 N. Carroll St.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter No. 8: Aids veterans with transportation to the Durham VA Hospital and to the VA clinics in Greenville and Raleigh. Meets the second Monday of each month at noon at Golden Corral Buffet and Grill, 1711 West Raleigh Road, Wilson. L.H. Barnes Jr., 243-4727 or Eddie Price, 237-4722.
Eastern Carolina Corvette Club: Sanctioned by the National Council of Corvette Clubs, the group promotes the enjoyment of corvette ownership. Meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at Hubert Vester Chevrolet. Yearly projects include: a corvette and classic car show, held the first Saturday in May; an autocross event in March; a fun display event in September; and participation in area parades. Charles "Buster" Dawson, 237-8462.
Experimental Aircraft Association: Open to anyone interested in general aviation, this club meets the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at Wilson Industrial Airport, with a program followed by a meal. The chapter sponsors a fly-in with air rides each September, a Young Eagles group and various other activities and fly-ins at other times of the year. The group is rebuilding an airplane on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. as an ongoing learning experience. Donnie Boyette, 284-6349 or visit fbos.net/eaa1047/index.htm.
Evenings Lions Club: Lions is the largest civic club in the world and is dedicated to helping the blind. This group holds a White Cane Fundraiser each year to help the blind and assists in the support of Camp Dogwood, a recreational facility for the visually impaired. William Wallace, 243-9691.
First Union Group: This club consists of people who, at one time, worked for either The National Bank of Wilson or First Union National Bank. Meeting dates for 2008 are Feb. 14, June 12 and Oct. 9. Meetings are at 11:30 a.m. at Something Different. Edith Thompson, 237-2023.
Forty and Eight Voiture: Legionnaires that promote child welfare, helps the American Legion and provides nurses training scholarships. Meetings are the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at different locations. Van Raper, 239-0206.
Garden Department: Part of the Wilson Woman's Club, the Garden Department meets the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Wilson Woman's Club. The executive committee meets the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. The group sponsors various programs and community projects promoting gardening. 243-3742.
Genealogical Society: Group shares research techniques, sources and family history information at monthly meetings and on-line discussion forum. Publishes the monthly "Trees of Wilson" Chronicles. Preserves Wilson County history and histories of Wilson families through many published books which are available for purchase. Meets the last Tuesday of each month, January through June and September through November, at 7 p.m. at the Wilson County Public Library. Guests are welcome. Visit www.wcgs.org or call 243-1660.
Golden Circle Optimist Club: Dedicated to the improvement of the community and youth and a better way of life for all citizens. Meets first and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Celia Wise 243-1353.
Household of Ruth: Meets the third Saturday each month at 4 p.m. Yearly project is a scholarship to a worthy student. Jean McMillon, 236-4024.
Humane Society: An unsheltered society with volunteer members who work for the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering animals and the extension of humane education. Meeting places and times vary. 243-2566, www.bbnp.com/wchs or P.O. Box 7064, Wilson N.C., 27895.
International Association of Administrative Professionals: Group strives to promote high professional standards and enhance the profession through education, networking, certification and staying abreast of new office products, trends and technology. Meets third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in meeting room 3 at Wilson Medical Center. Lorraine Ryan 234-1943.
Junior Woman's Club: The goal is to promote the civic and cultural welfare in Wilson and North Carolina. Meets fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Wilson Woman's Club. Tracy Mitchell, 237-0011
Knights of Columbus: An order of Catholic men and their families who promote the concepts of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, this group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Saint Therese School Library. The club's focus is helping the mentally retarded and supporting life as taught by their church. Bob Watson, 291-9896. Visit www.kofc4660.org.
Knights of Pythias: This service organization meets each second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Alton Thompson, 237-0528.
Loyal Leisure Senior Citizen Club: Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 10 a.m. at Reid Street Community Center. Open to anyone age 55 and over. Deborah McPhail, 399-2286.
Marine Corps League: This is an organization of Marines for Marines. All former Marines, active duty or retired, and FMF Navy Corpsmen are invited to join. Call Phillip Jackson at 243-5855 after 6 p.m. Meets third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Elks Club.
Mediation Center of Eastern Carolina: The purpose of MCEC is to help individuals and groups resolve conflict respectfully through mediation. Offers RESOLVE, a family conflict resolution education program and Teen Court. Programs and services are free. Contract training for businesses and groups is also available. Carol Nelms, 237-7061.
MOMS Club of Wilson: This international support group for at-home mothers holds a meeting the third Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 202 N. Goldsboro St., Anderson Hall. Activities include park days, kids' outings, family get-togethers, a monthly moms' night out and community service projects. Children are welcome at all events. 292-4146.
N.C. Extension and Community Club: Educates homemakers on issues of interest and conducts various community projects. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at 7724 U.S. 264A in Bailey. Jackie Hurdle, 235-4893.
NAACP: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a civil rights organization that promotes the rights of all people. The Wilson Branch meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Branford Center at 2208 Howard Jones Court in the Adventura East subdivision, located off Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Rev. Alonzo Braggs, 252-238-2886 or Ada Harris, 252-243-5409.
NARFE: Wilson Chapter #1199 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets the first Thursday of each month except June, July and August at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral. Members volunteer to meet community needs and raise funds for Alzheimer's research. Call 243-6105 or 235-3972.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: The Beta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is a service organization that meets the first Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Omega Development Resource Center, 300 Fairview Ave. William R. Williams at 234-2979.
Order of the Eastern Star #145: Composed of Masons and women with specific Masonic relationships. A benevolent organization dedicated to the principles of friendship, aid and honesty. Offers social and philanthropic projects to help our members and the community. Meets at 7:30 p.m. each first and third Tuesday at the Masonic Temple, 2501 W. Nash St. Brenda Adkins, 237-5863.
Order of the Eastern Star #259: An organization for women and men affiliated with the Masons, this group meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Pride of Wilson Lodge, 6110 Ward Blvd. Lillian Artis, 237-4038 or 237-7773.
Pace Setters of Jackson Chapel Baptist Church: Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Jackson Chapel. Its goal is to help senior citizens in the church and community through exercise, arts and crafts, music and other programs. 237-3976.
Peace by Piecing Quilt Guild: Meets each Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Wilson County Agricultural Center, conference room 2 to promote the art of quilting through workshops, demonstrations and exhibits and sharing among members. The group takes field trips and donates quilts to the Ronald McDonald House. Quilt shows are held in even-numbered years. Marjorie Hardison, 291-9443.
Retired Nurses Association of Wilson: Open to all retired nurses, RN or LPN, regardless of school or hospital affiliation. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Griff's Steakbarn, dutch lunch. To reserve a spot, call Frances Godwin at 237-1331.
Retired School Personnel: A group of men and women who have retired from their jobs but not their profession meets every third Wednesday in September, November, January, February, April and May at the Wilson County Senior Activities Center. Athalene D. Emory, 243-5471 or Esther Askew, 237-3926.
Rotary Club: Purpose of Rotary is to foster ideals of service, to promote high ethical standards in business and professions and to encourage the advancement of international understanding and goodwill. Meets Mondays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Western Sizzlin. Yearly projects include an auction in November, March kite flying contest, Meals on Wheels, and 4-H Livestock Show. Kent Montgomery, 237-3430.
Rotary Club of Greater Wilson: This branch of Rotary meets each Thursday at 12:30 at Bill's Convention Center. Yearly project is selling toilet paper, paper towels and other paper products. Dell Joyner, 237-3197.
Saratoga Garden Club: Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in members' homes. Joyce Saunders, 238-3134.
SALT Council: The council consists of senior citizens working with law enforcement personnel to help seniors protect themselves from all types of crimes. Meets first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Wilson County Detention Center. Idalia High, 291-2100.
Scottish Society: For membership and organizational information on the Down East Scottish Society Inc., contact Julia at 252-459-7765 or visit www.downeastscots.com
Sertoma Club: Meets every other Wednesday at 1 p.m. at The Elks Club, Fieldstream Drive. Club motto is "Service to Mankind." Yearly projects include an annual golf tournament, a fish fry in May; and annual peanut sales in Nov. and Dec. President is Jay Gallimore, 399-8115 or 291-9738.
Shrinettes: An auxiliary to the Shrine Club, engaged in activities to support the shriners in serving crippled and burned children, meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. No meeting is June, July or August. Becky Jones, 291-0676.
Sons of Confederate Veterans: The local Capt. Jesse S. Barnes Camp's purpose is the study and preservation of Civil War history. Meets at the Wilson County Public Library the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Phillip L. Jackson, 243-5855.
Members of the Gen. William Dorsey Pender Camp: Dedicated to the study and preservation of the history of the War Between the States. Meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Durwood Stancil Heating and Air Conditioning, 3425 Ward Blvd. Lee Carson, 243-4063.
Sons of the American Legion: Organization of the sons of American war time veterans. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Fairgrounds building A. The club raises money to support American Legion programs. Van Raper, 239-0206.
State Employees Association: The local group meets the third Thursday of each month. Pat Thompson, 235-4387 or 291-6721.
Tar River Chapter of the Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary): Meets at 4500 Airport Drive on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Cadets (ages 12-18) meet on the first and third Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The mission of the Civil Air Patrol is Search and Rescue, Aerospace Education, and Disaster Relief. Visitors and prospective members are welcome to attend. Capt Dalton Rackley, 252-459-2153.
Tau Gamma Delta Sorority: The Beta Omega Chapter meets the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. Meeting place will be determined by the hostess for that month. The purpose of this group is to promote higher ideas in community and civic activities and to establish reputable standards of growth and harmony for business and professional women. Annual scholarships are awarded to worthy students. A Taugadetta is held in November. Call Linda Parrish, Tauette advisor, at 919-284-4757 or Basileus Maureen Brown at 252-237-0608.
Travelers Protective Association: The local Post T, a non-profit community service society, sponsors children's safety programs and a deaf scholarship program. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Parker's Barbecue. Marshall Carr, 243-4587.
United Daughters of the Confederacy: The John W. Dunham Chapter of the UDC is dedicated to historic preservation, education, patriotism, memorials and the care of veterans. Meets on the third Thursday of each month, March-April and September-November, at 3 p.m. in various members' homes. The chapter's main goal is the preservation of historic buildings and the establishment of a Wilson County History Museum. Yearly project is Confederate Memorial Day in May. Emilie English, 291-2756.
United Order of Odd Fellows: This group, concerned with unity, charity, fraternity and love for all mankind, meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Alton Thompson, 237-0528.
United States Submarine Veterans Inc.: A national organization of more than 12,000 members. There are more than 150 members in the Tarheel Base chapter of this organization. The only requirement for membership is to be Designated Qualified In Submarines. The Tarheel Base meets about four times a year at different locations in North Carolina. Next major event is to take part in the Commissioning ceremony for the U.S.S. North Carolina SSN 777 to be held in Wilmington on May 3. Jerry Emerson, 289-6329.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary: Local Post 6651 meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the post home, 4303 Ward Blvd. VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets at the same time in the same location. VFW is for veterans and their families. A canteen is open daily from 1 to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Commander Larry Turner, 243-4518 or Quartermaster Leroy Jones, 237-6475. For Ladies Auxiliary information, Elizabeth Barnes, 243-3863.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary: Bailey Post 4147 meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the post home next to the Mount Pleasant Rescue building. VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets at the same time in the same location. VFW is for veterans and their families. For auxiliary information call Nell Hicks at 252-265-4204.
Vietnam Veterans of America: Chapter 990 is a group of Vietnam veterans. Meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the White Swan Restaurant on U.S. 301 in Smithfield. Members visit with wounded warriors at Womack Medical Center, donate money to the USO-NC and help military veterans with any issues they are facing. Mike McNeely, 235-4408.
Wilson All-American Kiwanis: This organization focuses on children with their projects benefiting Imagination Station, Habitat for Humanity, ACT for Youth and the Salvation Army. Meets each Wednesday at noon at Western Sizzlin' on Nash Street. Annual fundraiser is a ham sale during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call Paul Speziale at 399-7765.
Wilson Area Railroad Modelers: This group has a 20' by 120' HO railroad operating on a digitrax DCC system, located at the Antique Barn and Hobby Shop, 2810 Forest Hills Road. Open house is every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and meetings are the first Saturday of every month at 7 p.m. Clay Harper, 252-446-9558.
Wilson Area Republican Women: Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at Something Different. Helen Bissette, 230-7150.
Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club: Meets Mondays at 6:45 a.m. at Something Different. Club sponsors an oratorical contest, bicycle safety, Bucks for grades, law enforcement banquet, Boys and Girls Club, Wilson County 4-H and various high school projects. Annual fund-raisers are Christmas tree sales and an April golf tournament at Wedgewood. Charles Finch, 243-4721.
Wilson Bridge Club: Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. for duplicate match point games at the Wilson Recreation Center. Games are open to the public. Glenda Wilson, 246-9155.
Wilson Council of the North Carolina Reading Association: This group seeks to promote literacy in Wilson County by providing literacy opportunities for all students. Projects include Reading Day at the Mall each February, a young authors project, Kids-to-Kids, Reach Out & Read and a young authors reception. Janet Morando, 234-6126 or 236-4148.
Wilson County Chapter of Fayetteville State University Alumni: Club's purpose is to promote and advance the interest of Fayetteville State University. Meets the second Thursday at 6 p.m., September through May, at the Branford Building on Howard Jones Court, Wilson. The group has fundraisers for scholarships and recruitment of students and they supports athletic events. Vedas Neal, 238-3270.
Wilson County Law Enforcement Officers Association: This group, formed to promote technical information, crime prevention techniques and better law enforcement-community relations among officers, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at Strother's Restaurant. The group sponsors a gospel sing each Spring and "Shop with a Cop" every Winter. Write WCLEOA, P.O. Box 6324, Wilson, N.C., 27894-6324.
Wilson County Master Gardener Volunteers: Master Gardener volunteers promote gardening by providing information on establishing and maintaining lawns, landscapes, gardens and houseplants in ways that protect the environment's resources. Volunteers complete a 40-hour training program, as well as a 40-hour internship of volunteer service and learning to become certified by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. Meetings are the third Monday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Wilson County Agricultural Center. Cyndi Lauderdale, 237-0013 or Cynthia_Lauderdale@ncsu.edu.
Wilson County Republican Party: Promotes basic conservative ideology and fiscal policy, believing in strong adherence to constitutional law which protects individual freedoms and limits governmental powers. Call 293-1467, e-mail wilsongop@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 3956, Wilson, N.C., 27895, for meeting time and place.
Wilson County Safe Communities: This group of citizens works to identify traffic and safety problems, educate the public and reduce the financial, social and emotional burden of injuries and crashes. Stan Talton, 206-5290.
Wilson Cut-Ups: A square dance club which promotes and teaches Western style square dancing, the group meets every Thursday night from 7:30 until 9:30 at First United Methodist Church. Lloyd Holman, 243-6913.
Wilson Evening Optimists: Supports youth and youth activities. The club meets every Thursday night at 6:45 at Something Different. Yearly project is Christmas Tree sales. Allen R. Stallings, 291-3309.
Wilson Family YMCA: Offers youth development and sports programs, swim lessons, summer camps and various programs. Meets third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Wilson Medical Center. Call 291-9622.
Wilson Jaycees: This civic-minded group of men and women, ranging in age from 21-40, provide leadership training and individual development through planning and participating in community service activites. The Jaycees sponsor a Distinguished Service Awards banquet in the spring, participate in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Cystic Fibrosis Bike-A-Thon in the summer, sponsor a haunted house in October and the Wilson Christmas Parade and Santa Letter Project in December. They also participate in the Adopt-a-Highway programs. The Jaycees website is www.wilsonjaycees.org. Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at The Rib Hut, in "the hut." Dinner and social time is at 6:30 p.m., the meeting starts at 7. On the fourth Thursday of each month, the group has a social meeting at various restaurants. For location or for other questions about the group, call President LeAnn Etheridge at 363-2055 or e-mail rleann@yahoo.com or call Membership Vice-President Dawn Sousa at 343-1361.
Wilson Kiwanis Club: Kiwanis -- a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Our motto: "Serving the Children of the World." Active in Wilson for 87 years, this club donated the train at the Recreation Center to the city and recently donated a scoreboard at Gillette Soccer Complex. The club participates in the Salvation Army bell ringing in December; gives a scholarship each year to a Fike High school student entering Barton College; and aids in financial support of the Keywanettes at Fike, the Salvation Army, The Boy's and Girl's Club, Saint Timothy's Soup Kitchen, the Boy's and Girl's Home at Lake Waccamaw, Hope Station, Imagination Station, and the three high school choral groups. Meets each Thursday at 6 p.m. at Golden Corral. Guy Cox, 243-4653.
Wilson Luncheon Lions Club: This service organization is dedicated to serving visually and/or hearing-impaired individuals. Meets the first and third Thursday of each month at noon at Golden Corral. Ralph Hester, 291-4206 or 246-4036.
Wilson Multi-Cultural Business Partnership: The primary mission of WMBP is to promote the growth and enhance community awareness of multi-cultural businesses. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Chamber of Commerce. Seminars and business mixers are held throughout the year. Willie Lucas, 234-9001.
Wilson R/C Modelers: Encourage both young and old in the sport and recreation of radio-controlled model aviation with activities and fellowship. Meets the second Monday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Western Sizzlin. Reid Harper, 478-7041 or Wiley Gardner, 236-3919.
Wilson Rose Garden: This volunteer board of directors meets the third Wednesday of each month, except July, August and December, at 9 a.m. at Wilson Operations Center, by the Rose Garden. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Wilson Rose Garden as a public park and/or tourist attraction for the City of Wilson. Rufus Swain, 237-4997.
Wilson Tennis Foundation: Promotes tennis in Wilson by providing a network to area tennis players and events. Organizes and supports community services projects that introduce tennis to area youth and adults. Provides free tennis for adults at the Wilson Parks and Recreation Tennis Center every Tuesday night from 7-9. Meets the first Thursday of each month. Jeff Thorne, 296-3046 or visit www.wilsontennisfoundation.com
Wilson Wide Awake Kiwanis: Club offers a service to the community by active participation and fund donations to various projects and by supporting the Key Club at Hunt High School. Meetings are Thursday at 7 a.m. at Market Fresh Buffet. The club holds an annual golf tournament in May to raise money for college scholarships for Wilson County students. The group has an on-going rotation of members on the Crisis Center helpline and participates in the Salvation Army bell ringing in December. Woody Harrison, 237-3153.
Woman's Club: Social club that aids worthy causes and promotes educational, literary, domestic and civic betterment in the city, this group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. from September through May at the Woman's Club, 402 Broad St. Call 243-3742.
Woodcarvers Club: Promotes the art of wood carving to all ages by showing, teaching, learning and having fun. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. on the third floor of the Arts Council. Jim Eatmon 237-3735 or Christian Wessels 291-0009.
Woodmen of the World: A fraternal benefit society. The area office is located at 3606 Eagle Point Lane. Ella Evelyn, 291-2332.
Lodge #764 of Lucama: Meets fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lamms Grove Pentecostal Church. T.J. Evelyn, 291-2332.
Lodge #1087 of Wilson: Meets second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Bill's Barbecue. T.J Evelyn, 291-2332.
Lodge #1097 of Bailey: Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Tim and Becky Smith, 7833 Old Middlesex Road, Bailey. Heather Mercer, 291-2332.
Lodge #1086 of Nashville: Meets the first Monday of each month at Nashville Community Center at 7 p.m. Tim Evelyn, 883-6513.
YOUTH of Wilson: YOUTH of Wilson matches volunteers with young people in a one-on-one mentoring program. Office is in the Miller Building, 701 S. Tarboro St. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 243-3675.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority: Meets the first Saturday of each month to promote finer womanhood, scholarship, service and sisterly love. Basileus Daisy Best, 243-4988.
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