GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Join 9OYS for Now in ENC. It’s a time for our digital reporters to dive into local topics in Eastern North Carolina and host guests to further the conversation.

In this edition of NOW in ENC, 9OYS digital reporter Emily Cervarich talks with the manager of Joy Soup Kitchen in Greenville, Thomas Quigley, about Wednesday night community-centered programs and events they are hoping to get more people participating in. Health services and screenings, children’s educational camps, kid-friendly events, and much more will be offered.

Wednesday, February 9th a Children’s PhysioCamp will be hosted for kids in the community. Kids will learn about body parts and their different functions and health and wellness.

A list of upcoming events is below and is open to the community every Wednesday from 6-8 pm:

February 16 

  • Adults: TediBear (Simple Steps to Managing Stress); Vidant Cancer Center (Cancer Awareness/Outreach) 
  • Children: Rotaract  

February 23 

  • Adults: Dr. Nancy Winterbauer (Diabetes Support Group) 
  • Children: NuSteppaz (Kim Ward) 

March 2 

  • Adults: PiCASO (HIV/AIDS testing) 
  • Children: 

March 9 

  • Adults: 
  • Children: Steppaz (Kim Ward) 

March 16 

  • Adults: 
  • Children: Rotoract 

March 23 

  • Adults: Dr. Nancy Winterbauer (Diabetes Support Group) 
  • Children: TediBear (Simple Steps to Managing Stress)

March 30 

  • Adults: Vidant Cancer Center (Cancer Awareness) 
  • Children: TediBear  (Simple Steps to Managing Stress)

April 6 

  • Adults: PiCASO  (HIV/AIDS testing) 
  • Children: 

April 13 

  • Adults: 
  • Children: NuSteppaz (Kim Ward) 

April 20 

  • Adults: 
  • Children: Rotaract 

April 27 

  • Adults: Dr. Nancy Winterbauer (Diabetes Support Group) 
  • Children: