This weekend, the Vance County Arts Council will host an Art Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 7th from 10am to 2pm. Free food and drinks, music and activities will be had at their gallery on Garnett Street. For Boxing Fanatics, this Saturday Night at 9 pm will be Shane Mosley VS Manny Pacquiao Fight, you can watch this fight through pay per view online, HBO and some limited sports bar / restaurant .
Also this coming Sunday will be Mother’s day so don’t forget to greet and recognize her on this special day.
Know anything else interesting going on this weekend? Anything else on your mind? Do you want to win the $20 gift certificate?
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As a reminder, Monday we will choose a lucky commenter from this open line as a winner of $20 gift certificate to Don Lorenzo’s Mexican Restaurant in downtown Henderson, NC. See our announcement post for details.
choose me for the gift cert :)
Don’t forget the Nascar Sprint Cup Series is racing on Saturday night in Darlington. Always an entertaning race. When our schedules are not packed-full over the weekend that means one thing this time of year: YARDWORK. Might I suggest that once you’re done with the Art Council’s Art Appreciation Day maybe some might want to do their part and make Henderson a more beautiful city. No one has to be a weekend warrior but it is nice to drive the town and look at all the greenscapes that we have here. If this is not your thing there are plenty of options around to make sure you get the most out of your free time in a positive way. Hope everyone has a terrific weekend! (Oh, Pacquaio by decision)
I was very disappointed to see where Rep. Crawford (Democrat) voted along with the Republican majority in the House for the budget bill. The priorities of this proposed budget cuts education from early childhood through the University system, does enormous damage to environmental efforts in NC, and will continue the sluggish economy through too many layoffs, all for the 1 cent sales tax we will all see returned to our pockets through our purchases. ( estimated to be about $80 avg/person/yr).
Good that county commisioner are looking at County Zoning
I say Zone baby Zone. It is a practice that needs to be implemented in Vance County. The County Commissioners need to take the time and think it out thoroughly before cementing their positions as to how it will look when complete. Where will the industries build when/if they come here? As it stands right now they can build just about anywhere. If Vace County is zoned questions like this will be aswered. No body wants a slaughterhouse next to an elementary school. Yes, the example might be crude but I believe it illustrates our current vulnerability.
It’s great to be able to get on here and see whats going on in town. I love the new site!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there!!!
I applaud Crawford for having the courage to approve the state budget. The current trend of “spend, baby, spend” is unsustainable (they are running out of other people’s money). Every department needs to be cut, including education. The sluggish economy can only be saved by business in North Carolina, that is the only source of revenue. Get over the outdated notion that only government (that can not put money into the economy and only drain money out) can stimulate the economy.
There is a FLW bass tournament at the lake on Saturday, weigh in (always fun) will be in the afternoon at JC Cooper (Satterwhite) Park. The whole park is clean, beautiful and a great way to enjoy the lake. Bring the kids and the bikes and a picnic and get out and enjoy one of the best assetts in Vance County – KERR LAKE!
Just a reminder that only comments made in this open line during the weekend are eligible for the contest. And I’m not eligible ;)
I just want to wish all Mother’s out there a Happy Mother’s Day…I wish you all the love n happiness being a mom holds! It is an honor to hold the title Mother, Mom, Momma…I wish more people realized this!
Kudos for Crawford! It is time that government operated lean and mean.
Why do folks get their panties in a wad when a politician votes against party lines? Didn’t we elect them to do what best for us? Didn’t we elect the people that are going to represent us best? Or did you vote for a Democrat or a Republican just to fit in with the party you are registered with. If we can find a way to overcome the pettiness and childishness of our current party system, government at all levels will run better, represent us all better and improve quality of life for every American.
Happy Mother’s day to Mrs. Augi
Congratulations to Jennifer, the winner of a $20 Gift Certificate to Don Lorenzo’s. Please check your email and do reply that you’ve received. Enjoy!