The Roanoke Rapids Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is known for their generosity, so their latest act of community service should not come as a surprise.

At the end of July during the peak days of sweltering heat, members Odell Clanton, William Kearney, and Brian Giddiens donated and delivered 20 fans to the Warren County Senior Center in Warrenton, NC.

Although the hot summer days affect us all, the heat can lead to serious health concerns for our elderly community. Prolonged exposure to higher temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

On site to receive the generous donation were Shawn Burton (Warren County Senior Center), Tyra Simes (Warren County Social Services), Alan Winstead (Kerr-Tar COG), and Crystal Smith (Interim County Manager).

This initiative was part of the fraternity’s ongoing efforts to support not only the Warren County community, but their philanthropic works span to Halifax and Northampton counties.

And their generosity is year-round. During the holiday season, the Kappa Alpha Psi members adopt a family in need for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Their most recent act of kindness will not only keep a nice breeze circulating through 20 households, but is also a potential lifesaver.

And we think that’s pretty cool.

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Warren County Parks and Recreation is hosting a parents’ night out on October 28th.

Youth ages 6-12 will enjoy organized games, crafts, movie, and more at the Warren County Senior Center located at 435 W. Franklin St. in Warrenton, NC.

Pizza and drinks will be provided as dinner for the youth that attend.

The program is offered on Friday, October 28th, from 5:30pm-10:30pm for only $5 per child. Register by October 14th.

Limited space is available.

Registration can be completed:
Online at https://www.warrencountync.com/345/Parks-Recreation
Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm at the Parks and Recreation Office (113 Wilcox Street, Warrenton, NC)

For more information or register, please visit https://www.warrencountync.com/345/Parks-Recreation or
call the Parks and Recreation office at 252-257-2272.

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Great opportunity for Warren County seniors and our local farmers!

The Warren County Senior Center and Warren County Cooperative Extension announce the launch of the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for 2022.

The SFMNP provides lower-income older adults with coupons to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at their local farmers’ markets. The program’s dual goals are designed to improve the nutritional status of older adults and stimulate business for local farmers while creating a greater awareness of the farmers’ market.

The Warren County Senior Center is distributing coupons to eligible residents once during the growing season.

WHO QUALIFIES: A recipient must be a Warren County resident aged 60 years or older and meet certain self-declared monthly income eligibility requirements ($2,096 per month for an individual or $2,823 for a couple).

Coupons are available at the Warren County Senior Center located 435 West Franklin Street, Warrenton, on Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Call the Warren County Senior Center at 252-257-3111 with any questions.

These coupons can be used through September 30, 2022, at the Warren County Farmers’ Market, located in the parking lot of the Warren County Health Department (544 West Ridgeway Street, Warrenton, NC) every Saturday from 8:00am-Noon.

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