Come on out this Saturday, 5/18, 9 am to the First Presbyterian Church for a symposium by the Extension Master Gardeners! Learn from experts about soil preparation, raising daylilies, and vegetable production. Lots of time to get your questions answered. Doorprizes and refreshments! Cost is only $7 at the door. The church fellowship hall is [...]
Got to Be NC Festival celebrates local food, state’s ag heritage May 17-19 at State Fairgrounds
May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
RALEIGH – The Got to Be NC Festival at the State Fairgrounds will continue to feature the family-friendly events that have made it a favorite local spring festival. The event, which takes place May 17-19, will again feature hundreds of antique tractors, a daily tractor parade, lots of local food, classic cars, live music, a [...]
Bluegrass Reverberates Across North Carolina
May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 15, 2013) – The music traditions that led to bluegrass have rung out in the North Carolina mountains for hundreds of years. With Raleigh’s selection as host of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass in September, music lovers have more reason than ever to experience this living legacy in cities, [...]
Got to Be NC Festival will be well-wheeled
May 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
RALEIGH — The Got to Be NC Festival will boast a large lineup of antique tractors and farm equipment May 17-19 at the State Fairgrounds, but those machines won’t be the only wheeled attractions on display. On Friday, the festival will host a cruise-in featuring all types and eras of classic cars. The cars will [...]
Got to Be NC Festival celebrates local food, state’s ag heritage May 17-19 at State Fairgrounds
May 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
RALEIGH – The Got to Be NC Festival at the State Fairgrounds will continue to feature the family-friendly events that have made it a favorite local spring festival. The event, which takes place May 17-19, will again feature hundreds of antique tractors, a daily tractor parade, lots of local food, classic cars, live music, a [...]
Lunch and Learn: Which One Works, May 10th
May 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
Which education or support program works for you, your family member or your client? Join us for a free lunch and learn at the ADP Center located in Henderson. Learn about the following programs:Psychosocial Rehab Program, Back on Track, ARC for Men and Women, and take a tour of the facility. ALSO What can we [...]
Phil Ford Mini Basketball Camp
April 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
Warren County Free Clinic presents a Phil Ford Basketball 1- Day Camp Saturday, May 4th from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Warren County Middle School Gymnasium 118 Campus Drive, Warrenton, NC Phil Ford, a third generation Naismith coach, U.S. Olympic Team Gold Medalist, NBA Rookie of the year, All-NBA Second Team, USBWA, ACC Player of the year, [...]
Cinco de Mayo Rodeo & Festival brings the sound, culture and taste of Mexico to the WNC Agricultural Center
April 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
FLETCHER – Mild, medium or caliente – no matter how you like your entertainment, the Cinco de Mayo Rodeo and Festival will have something for everyone on Sunday, May 5, at the WNC Agricultural Center. Activities include championship bull riding, colorful folk dancers, mariachi music, cultural exhibits and mouth-watering, authentic Mexican cuisine honoring Mexico’s culture [...]
NC Cooperative Extension Forestry Events, Vance & Warren Counties
April 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
The events below are free of charge, but please register at 257-3640, 438-8188 or paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu TOUR OF TONEY LUMBER CO. 5/14, Departing 9:15 am from Vance County Extension Center Come out for an informative, behind-the-scenes tour of this mill in Franklin County. We should be returning to Henderson by 12:30 pm. Be sure to wear [...]
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