A 55 and up North vs. South Senior Pool tournament is planned for Friday, March 18, beginning at 6 p.m. The cost is $5.

Buxton pool players will be joining the ones at The Dare County Center for round two of the tournament. Preregistration is required by Tuesday, March 15.

A ping pong tournament is planned for Monday, March 21, and Wednesday, March 23, 6-8 p.m. at The Dare County Center.

The cost is $5. Emily Karr will drive participants to Manteo from the Baum center.

CHUCK PARKER (center), organizer of the FCA Light to Light Run, is shown with his sons as he  displays a medal he won.

CHUCK PARKER AND FAMILY are shown with Scott Williams of the northeast N.C. FCA.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes announces the second annual FCA Light to Light Run to be held Saturday, Feb. 26, beginning at the Currituck Lighthouse and ending at the Bodie Island Lighthouse.

It will begin at 7 a.m.. Local businessman Chuck Parker is again leading the run and invites any interested runners to join him, individually or in teams. “Last year during the Light to Light Run, we had more than 30 runners run some portion of the course,” said Parker, who was able to finish the course in just under eight hours.

“The camaraderie was great! This year we would like to enroll relay teams to run from Light to Light. Teams of 2, 3 or more can sign up and Run the day for FCA. I’m also putting out a call for anyone who wants to cover the whole distance with me, Let’s go!” The registration is $25 and the form can be found at www.nencfca.org.

Donations are being accepted for Chuck and the other participants, on a per-mile bais or overall amount, to raise funds for the Northeast N.C. FCA. Area director Scott Williams is serving full-time now in the northeast North Carolina FCA Area, which includes the six counties of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Pasquotank and Perquimans.

“Last year’s run was such a success in raising awareness about FCA, as well as funding. Chuck did a great job and is looking forward to this year’s run,” Williams said.

You can sponsor Chuck Parker on his run by making checks, made out to FCA, to FCA Light to Light Run, P.O. Box 452, Kitty Hawk, N.C. 27949. Secure online donations can be made at www.nenca.org by clicking on the Donate tab, followed by “One-Time Gift,” then cllicking on Light to Light Run in the drop-down box.

FCA is the largest Christian sports minisstry in America and focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a dfference for Christ. For more than 56 years, FCA has sought to impact the world through the  influence of athletes and coaches.

For more information about running with or sponsoring Church Parker, contact Scott Williams at Swilliams@fca.org or call 919-819-4372.

  Seventh annual Ellsworth B. Midgett Senior Eight-Ball Tournament is planned for Friday, March 4, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Baum Center. Men and women 55 or older are encouraged to participate. Bring a bagged lunch, and the center will supply drinks and chips.

  This single elimination tournament will follow Senior Games rules, including the break-down of age groups. Anyone who would like to participate in this tournament should fill out a registration form which is available at the center. Registration forms and the $5 registration fee should be paid to a staff member on or before 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25.

  Two pool tournaments are coming to The Dare County Center.

  An 18-and-up tournament is planned for Monday, Feb. 21, beginning at 6 p.m., cost $5.

  Preregister by calling the center at 475-9270.

  A 55-and-up North vs. South Senior Tournament will be held Friday, March 18, 6 p.m., cost $5.

  Buxton players will be joining the group for round two of the tournament. Register at the above-mentioned number by Tuesday, March 15.

  Ping Pong tournaments will be held at The Dare County Center Tuesday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6 p.m., and on Monday, March 21, there will be double elimination tournament at 6 p.m. The cost for each is $5.

  Preregistration is required for the March event by March 15. This tournament may require a second night. If so, it will be finished Wednesday, March 23, at 6 p.m.

  For more information, call Alex at 475-9273.

  The annual Ellsworth B. Midgett Senior 8-Ball Tournament will be held at the Baum Center Friday, March 4, beginning at 10 a.m.

  Both men and women 55 or older (on or before Dec. 31, 2011) are encouraged to take part. Participants are asked to bring a bagged lunch, and the center will supply the drinks and chips.

  This single elimination tournament will follow Senior Games rules, including the breakdown of age groups. Anyone wishing to participate should fill out a registration form available at the Baum Center and pay the registration fee of $5 on or before 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26.

  The Women’s Pool League will begin at the Baum Center Tuesday, Jan. 11, continuing through March 29, and will meet every Monday from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

  Participation is limited due to the number of pool tables available. Sign up at the front desk or call 475-5637. The deadline for registration is Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. For more information contact Susan Faudie at 255-5875.