Vance-Granville Community College’s 33rd annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, hit a new record total by raising $116,675 to help fund scholarships for deserving students and support the mission of the college. That result surpassed the $104,160 generated in 2016, in what was previously the highest-grossing golf tournament in VGCC history. A total of 161 golfers formed 41 teams to play in either the morning or the afternoon round on May 2, 2017, at …
Category: Fundraisers
All proceeds for our M.A.D. in March fundraiser events will benefit the Ryan Davis Memorial Endowment which funds Summer Day Camp Scholarships (application attached). The Story Behind the Endowment Ryan Beckham Davis, daughter of Kim Davis, our Youth Programs Director, LOVED camp at the Henderson Family YMCA! She began participating in Y Programs as soon as she could at age 4. For two years Ryan was involved in girls basketball, spring soccer, T-ball, fall soccer, swimming lessons and after school …
Henderson Junior Women’s Club Shopping Spree
Join us to start your Holiday shopping or to indulge yourself in your favorite products all in one place!! AnimalAdvocates Coalition – will have engraved Dog Name Tags Avon Bead Me Up Jewelry Classy Collegiate Crafts by Tati Damsel in Defense Dizzy Flamingos Don Reardon Embroidery Falkner’s Creations LuLaRoe Mary Kay Mix Party Nan’s Young Fashions Norwex Pampered Chef Party Lite Independent Perfectly Posh Premier Jewelry Rodan & Fields Scentsy Stella & Dot Tastefully Simple Thirty-One Gifts Total Life Changes …
Henderson-Vance Peace – Unity – Love – Live P.U.L.L. Weekend August 26-28
Come be a part of the Community Event scheduled for August 26-28, 2016. Enjoy wholesome fun and activities for the entire community. The Vance County NAACP is partnering with area community organizations and government entities to create a unified community. See the attached flyer for the schedule of activities and partnering organizations. For information and questions contact, Timothy Daye, Sr. at tmdayesr@yahoo.com.
Clockworks – Summer 2016 Newsletter
The Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission newsletter is now available. Information includes grant opportunities for new and existing businesses, and upcoming events in downtown. Please like the facebook page at www.facebook.com/hendersonncdowntown and visit their website www.hendersonncdowntown.com Download the newsletter here: Clockworks Summer 2016.pdf
7th Annual Ducky Derby Festival in Downtown Henderson, Saturday August 27th
7th Annual Ducky Derby Festival Saturday, August 27, 2016 10:00a.m.- 2:00p.m. Breckenridge Street, between the library and the police department inDowntown Henderson FREE activities and games for children: *Bounce House *Fire Truck *Face Painting*Smoke House *Games *Music*Zumba *Dance Teams *Exercise* Free haircuts and free book bags, while supplies last by SBKD Entertainment Food Vendors Community Agencies Variety of other vendors Sponsored by: Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start, Inc.
Meet Me in the Street with Steve Owens and Summertime in Downtown Henderson, NC August 25th, 2016
Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and network while enjoying great live music in a casual atmosphere. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will run through 8:30 that evening. Steve …
Three Henderson Groups Receive Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment Funding
The North Carolina Community Foundation in accordance with the Frances Abbot Burton Powers Endowment awarded three Henderson, NC groups as recipients of the 2016 grant program. Vance County High School Robotics Team, the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, and Community Partners of Hope all received grants this year. A ceremony was hosted on Thursday, August 18th, 2016 at accounting firm Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters and Bradford, P.A. Vance County High School Robotics Team received general operating support for the 2016-2017 robotics competition, helping to …
Reverse Raffle To Benefit “Shop With A Cop” and Chamber Of Commerce
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce along with the Henderson Police Department (HPD) are partnering to host a reverse raffle. The event will benefit a program serving local underprivileged children called “Shop With a Cop” along with the Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to help local business. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2016 and will be held at Henderson Country Club beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and include dinner for two and a …
VGCC Golf Tournament sets new record with more than $104,000 raised
Vance-Granville Community College’s 32nd annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Oxford-based Union Bank, hit a new record total by raising $104,160 to help fund scholarships for deserving students and support the mission of the college. That result surpassed the $100,318 generated in 2015, in what was previously the highest-grossing golf tournament in VGCC history. A total of 168 golfers formed 42 teams to play in either the morning or the afternoon round on May 23, 2016, at Henderson Country …
Meet Me In the Street Tonight
Next Meet Me in the Street Concert is Thursday, June 23 Featuring North Tower 5:30 – 8:30 along Breckenridge Street Downtown Henderson
Twanna Jones: The Help Center
Who We Are The Help Center NC established in 2016, for the purpose of sharing the Gospel, advocating for the poor, elderly, children and their families by providing the tools needed for families to become self-sufficient through our training and educational programs. We are a community ministry that made the decision not to focus on one particular community but to sacrificially, -help those in need by serving the 4 county area- ( Franklin, Vance, Warren and Granville) in response to …
McGregor Hall offers opportunity to leave ‘lasting impression’
The Performing Arts Center at McGregor Hall wants you to “leave your mark and ‘Take a Seat.’” In addition to purchasing tickets for events in the new performing arts center, patrons are being given the opportunity to leave a lasting impression by naming a seat in honor or memory of individuals, groups, businesses and organizations. “The completion of the Performing Arts Center at McGregor Hall marks an important milestone for our region,” said Tommy Deadwyler, director of the new arts …
Henderson Police Department Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 the Henderson Police Department participated in their Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Members of the Henderson Police Department, North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement, and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office participated. The kick off took place at the flag pole in front of the police department in Downtown Henderson, NC.
Meet Me In The Street in Downtown Henderson, NC May 20th, 2016
This is the Chamber’s first concert of the year and will feature “The Konnection Band”. This band is a local favorite and is one of the East Coast’s premier party bands, specializing in a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R&B, Beach and Oldies. Concert is free to the public and will be held at the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets. Food/Concessions include: Chick-fil-A, Nik & Dick’s Chicken’ Pickin (food truck) and Farmer John’s Ice Cream …
Henderson Junior Women’s Club Spring Shopping Spree May 14th, 2016
Saturday in Downtown Henderson NC at McGregor Hall from 9am to 12pm Join us to kick start your Summer with all of your favorite products all in one place!! Mary KayLuLaRoeTupperwarePerfectly Posh Stella & Dot DoterraScentsyPersonalizeitNorwexKeep CollectivesRodan & FieldsThirty-OneTastefully Simple Hill’s Music Stone Art StudioPampered ChefDamsel in Defense Proceeds from vendor space rental will benefit the projects and programs of the Henderson Junior Woman’s Club. Admission for shopping is free!!!!
VGCC to hold 32nd Benefit Golf Tournament on May 3, 2016
Vance-Granville Community College’s 32nd Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Union Bank, will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. All event proceeds support the mission of the college, the Endowment Fund and student scholarships. With the support of numerous golfers and sponsors, the annual event has raised more than $650,000 since its inception in 1985. The 2015 tournament alone generated a record-breaking $100,318. This year’s morning and afternoon rounds will begin with shotgun …
4th Annual Tour de Vance April 30th, 2016
From novice to well-seasoned, we have rides for all riders! The 10-mile Family Fun Ride is great for beginners and families. A 20-mile course awaits cyclists ready for a bit more. The 30-miler rolls through forest and farmland; 60-mile ride spurs off the 30 to visit Kerr Lake. Ride, have fun, and raise money for United Way of Vance County’s “United We Read, United We Succeed” program, which works to improve reading ability in all 3rd graders in the county. Every 3rd …
Local Volunteers Go Bald in Downtown Henderson, NC to Support Childhood Cancer Research April 9th, 2016
The 3rd Annual FOP/HPD St. Baldrick’s Day Event and The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-powered organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at 200 Breckenridge Street Henderson, NC on April 9, 2016, where more than 50 “shavees” will shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money for lifesaving research. Every 3 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer; one in five won’t survive, and those who …
Rebuilding Hope New Building Fundraiser March 7th, 2016
Rebuilding Hope is celebrating 10 years of service to the Vance County community on March 7th, 2016 with a fundraiser event involving acquiring the Coca Cola Bottling Co. Plant on Raleigh Road. The move will provide needed space to expand services and at the same time restore and preserve an important historic landmark. Durham Coca Cola Bottling Co. has gifted over half the price of the property but we still need to raise $250,000 to purchase the plant and make needed …