FOOD

Oranges offer great taste
Mandarins lift midwinter blues
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Mandarin chicken couscous salad with curry vinaigrette mixes the sweet taste of sweet oranges with a tangy dressing.

On-the-go families need easy ways to make healthy eating part of the everyday routine. There’s a little fruit that can do just that.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Chess club meets every weekend

10 a.m. Saturdays – Via Cappuccino Chess Club; 3002 Sunset Ave., Rocky Mount; Via Cappuccino is smoke- and alcohol-free; 937-0004; vccoffee.com.

Health Calendar

Class offered at city's senior center

Senior stretching and flexibility: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427 S. Church St.; $5 city residents, $6.25 others; 972-1152.

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TELEGRAM NIGHT SITES

See some of the goings-on each weekend at local night clubs around the area.
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Join in the discussion on faith, spirituality and God with author Suzanne Clark on our faith blog.

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'I DO'

Join us Saturday, March 27 at the Golden East Crossing mall for the "I Do" Bridal Extravaganza. Reserve your space now by clicking below to fill out the early bird form.