Briefly
By News-Argus Staff
Published in News on September 7, 2004 1:55 PM
AIDS seminar at WCC
Wayne Community College will hold a public seminar on HIV/AIDS on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
The seminar will begin at 7 p.m. in Moffatt Auditorium on campus. Speakers will include Dr. James Atkins, who will discuss current statistics and treatment of AIDS, and a person living with AIDS who will talk about the effect of the disease.
There is no charge and no registration, but no one will be admitted after 7 p.m. Parents are strongly discouraged from bringing children under 10 years old. For more information, call 735-5151, extension 711.
Watercolor classes
The Arts Council of Wayne County will sponsor adult watercolor classes at the art center on Mondays from Sept. 13 through Nov. 1.
Janet Dixon, who lives in Winterville, will teach a beginner's class from 10 a.m. until noon and an intermediate-advanced class from 1 until 3 p.m.
Registration fee is $80. A supply list is available. For information or to register: 736-3300.
Programs at the Cliffs
The Cliffs of the Neuse State Park will present two programs this weekend.
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, a park ranger will give a presentation about necklaces some animals have to wear. People will learn how to prevent animals from having to wear these necklaces and will make necklaces they can take home.
On Sunday at 2 p.m., a ranger will lead a hike and teach about identifying characteristics of about 20 different species of trees that grow at the Cliffs and in the Goldsboro area. Participants should meet at the museum and may want to bring insect repellent and water. Wear good walking shoes.
For more information or to register, call 778-6234 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.