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Sneads Ferry, North Carolina

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SFCC NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2025 Edition

A special message...

The SFCC mourns the loss of Mr. Tim Millis, grandfather of our Council Chair Tasha Neben. He was a fixture in our community and the patriarch of his family. Our hearts go out to the Millis family.

https://www.jonesfh.org/obituary/tim-millis

 

 

NOVEMBER MEETINGS

Executive Committee Meeting – Monday, 11/3, 6PM

The executive committee of the Sneads Ferry Community Council meets every month, generally on the first Monday of the month. If you have an idea, something to share, or want to volunteer, support, or participate with the SFCC, contact one of our executive committee members or send an email to council@sneadsferrynorthcarolina.com to start a conversation.

Christmas in the Ferry Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 11/12, 6:30PM

Committee Chairs will meet briefly to work out logistics among committees. Anyone wanting to volunteer for Christmas in the Ferry activities can meet with individual chair-people before the November Community Council Meeting - AND there's more information about Christmas in the Ferry in the November Announcements below.

Community Council Meeting – Wednesday, 11/12, 7PM

The SFCC is responsible for maintaining the Community Center building and grounds as well as producing the Shrimp Festival and Christmas in the Ferry, along with other fundraising events to support council endeavors. Meetings take place at the Community Center, 126 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry and are fast-paced and informative.

Everyone in the Sneads Ferry community is welcome and encouraged to attend.

On the agenda this month:

  • Fire Department Turkey Shoot update
  • Thanksgiving Dinner for 2ndCEB update
  • Christmas in the Ferry update
  • Election of Officers for 2026 Executive Board

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Fall (Indoors) Vendor Market – Saturday, 11/15, 2-9PM

One Day Only - Visit the Vendor Market inside the Community Center, 126 Park Lane, before and during the Turkey Shoot. For more information about this pop-up Vendor Market contact Debbie Norris: Debbie1191@yahoo.com.

Turkey Creek Fire & Rescue Annual Turkey Shoot

Two Weekends: Friday and Saturday, 11/14 & 15, 11/21 & 22, 6-11PM

Followed by October's Fire Safety Awareness Month the Turkey Creek Fire & Rescue will host a family friendly Turkey Shoot on the Community Center grounds in November. Targets will be shot in rounds. Prizes will be given to winners of each round. Bring your own shot gun to participate or just come out to support your local fire and rescue volunteers.

Thanksgiving Dinner for the USMC 2D Combat Engineering Battalion – Thursday, 11/27 – Thanksgiving Day

Looking for a feeling of community, a sense of gratitude, or gesture of appreciation this Thanksgiving? Help us serve or cook for our partners of the 2ndCEB who volunteer at community center events throughout the year. A "SignUpGenius" list for Donating Prepared Food for this outreach project can be found at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAAB23A5F5C70-59323699-join#/

Christmas in the Ferry – Friday, 12/12, 6-9PM and Saturday, 12/13, 8:45AM-3PM

Save the dates for our annual Christmas in the Ferry festivities!

Friday: Chili Cook Off, Festival of Trees, Entertainment.

Saturday: Breakfast with Santa, Kids Crafts, Food, Vendors, Bounce House & More!

Details: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasintheFerry/

- To Enter a Tree for the Festival of Trees Contact: dottieharrigan@gmail.com

- To Enter the Chili Cook Off Contact: andreaninac@outlook.com

- To Reserve a Vendor Space in the Christmas Craft Village Contact: debbie1191@Yahoo.com

- To Be a part of Friday Night's Entertainment Contact: PixelProsNC@outlook.com

NOVEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

SFCC Elections – Wednesday, 11/12

Want to be part of next year's SFCC Board?

Reach out to the Nominating Committee Chair, Ricky Hardison: rickyhardison@yahoo.com

Elections take during the November general meeting (11/12).

Positions transition in December.

Newly elected officers begin in January 2026.

Turkey Creek Fire & Rescue Fundraiser Month

Watch your mailbox for our Volunteer Fire Department's annual giving campaign and support as generously as you can.

2026 SFCC Meetings

Next year the Sneads Ferry Community Council will meet monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7PM. Mark your 2026 calendars plan to join us.