SHINE THE LIGHT: Later this month, Same Power Ministries will host its annual Shine the Light event, a gathering to show those struggling with addiction that they are not alone. To help facilitate the event, Same Power Ministries is seeking donations of drinks, water, hamburger buns, bags of chips and napkins, as well as monetary donations. For more information on how to help the ministry succeed in putting on this event, contact Wendy Temple at 252-402-9841 or email wendy5temple@gmail.com. All are invited to enjoy the event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 25.