  American
Cancer Society/ Relay for Life- |
| Promotes cancer prevention, education, conducts fund-raising for research. Relay for Life event held in September at Person High School. Contact: Shelia VanHoy, P.O. Box 165, Roxboro, 599-8571 |
| American
Red Cross |
| Person County chapter of national nonprofit humanitarian organization. Board of directors meets monthly, 4th Tues., 8:30 a.m. at National Guard Armory. Contact: 605 Burlington Road, P.O. Box 1793, Roxboro, 597-2927 |
| Animal
Protection Society of Person County |
| Promotes humane treatment of animals. Meets monthly, 1st Mon., 7p.m,gallery of Person County Public Library. Contact: P.O. Box 291, Roxboro, 597-5013 |
| ARC
of Person County |
| Advocates for persons with disabilities. Board of directors meets monthly, 3rd Thurs., 7p.m. 1466 Durham Road. Contact: Nancy Garrett, 599-5924. |
| Art
Guild of Person County |
| Promotes and encourages appreciation of the visual arts and opportunities for artists. Meets September - May, the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm at the Kirby Gallery. Contact: Patty Boyette at 598-5361 or boyette@quixnet.net . |
| Bethel
Hill Ruritan Club |
| Chapter of Ruritan International dedicated to improving the communities through fellowship, good will and community service. Meets monthly, 1st Thurs. Contact: Stephen Melton, President, 4060 Bowmantown Road, Roxboro 599-6128. |
| Blind
and Visually Impaired Support Group |
| Provides support, socialization for visually impaired citizens. Meets Thursday after 2nd Sunday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Depot Street. Contact: Sam Davis, 503-1153. |
| Boy
Scouts Troop 239 |
| Meets weekly, Mon., 7 p.m. Concord United Methodist Church. Contact: 1400 Oak Grove Rd., 599-4462. |
| Daughters
of American Revolution |
| Thomas Person Chapter- Promotes patriotism, education, historical preservation. Contact: Ann Whitfield, 364-2397 or Stella Gentry, 599-4068. |
| Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. |
| Roxboro Area Alumnae Chapter- Provides community service, educational support, scholarships. Meets monthly last Mon., 6:30p.m.Contact: Freda Tillman, P.O. Box 835, Roxboro - 599-1226. |
| Disabled
American Veterans |
| Person County Chapter 72 is a non-profit association of veterans who suffered some degree of disability while serving in time of war or armed conflict. Meets monthly, 3rd Thurs., 7 p.m. at Person County Public Library gallery. Contact: 187 Ellis Pleasant Dr., Leasburg, NC 27291, 599-5371. |
| Elk's
BPO Lodge 2005 |
| Fraternal, community services. Meets 1st, 3rd Tues. 7:30p.m. 408 Leasburg Road, Roxboro. Contact: John Winslow, Secretary; William Bullock, Exhaulted Ruler, 599-6850. |
| Entrenoussocial/Civic
Club |
| Community service. Works with youth, needy. - Meets monthly,
1st Fri., 5:30p.m.location announced. Contact: Bertha Whitted, President,
817 Franklin St., Roxboro- 599-7432. |
| Exchange
Group of Roxboro |
| Community service with emphasis on prevention of child abuse. Meets
2x monthly, 1st & 3rd Tues., 6p.m, at Farmer's Supply. Contact: Dr.
Earl Daniel, P.O. Box 164 Roxboro- 599-6835. |
| Flat
River Antique Engine & Tractor Club |
| Promotes preservation of agricultural heritage. Meets monthly, 2nd Sun., 6p.m. Farmer's Supply. Contact: Michael Blackard, 488 Blackard Rd. Roxboro- 364-2364. |
|
4-H |
| Offers practical, learn-by-doing experiences which extens beyond the
traditional classroom to all youth ages 5 to 19. It allows youth to cultivate
their strongest talents and focus on career goals and life
skills. Contact: Jennifer Brewer; 304 South Morgan St., Room 123, Roxboro, 27573; 599-1195 www.ces.ncsu.edu/person/pext_youth_4h.html |
| Friends
of the Person County Public Library |
| Promotes supports and encourages use of Person County Public Library. No set meeting schedule. Contact: Person County Public Library, 319 S Main Street, Roxboro. 597-7881. |
| Junior
Order of U.A.M., Longhurst Council 570 |
| Supports American Children's Home, Meets 1st Monday, 7p.m. 605 N Main Street. Contact: Wallace Tingen, Treasurer, 6460 Boston Rd., |
| Knights
of Columbus |
| Fr. John B. Paro Council 11235. Volunteer community service. Meets 2x monthly, 1st Tues., last Thurs., 7:30p.m., at 611 N Main St. Contact: Wally Herendeen, 30 Tee Ct., Roxboro -599-2001. |
| Long
Memorial Music Academy |
| Music lessons of all ages, Kindermusik classes for children one mth. Through 6 yrs., concerts, summer camp; all classes at LMUNC, 226 N Main Street. Contact: Cathy Wilson- 599-1193. |
| Moms
Club of Roxboro |
| Support groups for stay-at-home mothers. Monthly meeting and activities. Call Heather Wright, President- 599-7100. |
| Optimist
Club of Roxboro |
| Community service. "Friends of Youth." - Meets 2x monthly, 2nd and 4th Mon, Pizza Hearth. Contact: Frank Evans, Secretary-Treasurer, 599-2076. |
| Order
of Eastern Star, Fidelity Chapter 576 |
| Community service, fellowship. Meets Thursday before 3rd Sunday, 7:30p.m., Battle Ax Lodge Hall, Lawson Chapel Church Rd. Contact: P.O. Box 1546, Roxboro. |
| Order
of Eastern Star, Roxboro Chapter 207 |
| Community service. Meets monthly, 3rd Thurs., 7:30p.m. Contact: Roberta
Hanna, Secretary, 1616 Maurice Daniel Rd.,Roxboro. 599-6446. |
| Partner's
in Education |
| Support Group for Person County Schools. Board of directors meets monthly. Contact: Ron Spry, President, P.O. Box 643, Roxboro. 503-1644. |
