Join the folks at the new H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library for the kickoff of the summer reading program, “Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales” from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Category: Quick hits
Pick of the day: rocket’s red glare
Don’t forget the Independence Day Celebration at Satterwhite Point Park from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Read the details here.
Independence Day fireworks celebration
An Independence Day fireworks celebration will be held tomorrow, July 1 at Satterwhite Point Park from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday open line
Would anyone be interested in a recipe page on Home in Henderson? Perhaps something with a weekly theme? Let us know your thoughts on that or any other issue that’s on your mind. Don’t forget to check our Community Calendar before you start planning your weekend!
Summer reading program launches tomorrow
“Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales” and “Creature Feature” participants, and those who want to sign up, are invited to join us for Summer Reading 2006’s Kickoff Celebration at the new H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library building at 205 Breckenridge Street.
Thursday’s open line
While you perform your morning ablutions, contemplate this: World Toilet Day. No, it’s not today. It was brought to our attention by a longtime reader who apparently just couldn’t wait to celebrate. Today is the last day of summer school for students, and we’re feeling jaunty. Express your feelings here on our open line.
To the editor: chicken fizz, hold the politics
I’d like to see a more domestic or family side to Home in Henderson for those of us who are not heavily into city politics, so I am submitting two easy recipes per the editor’s invitation in his column awhile back.
Hoyle will be on November ballot
We learned from The Daily Dispatch this morning that George Hoyle will be placed on the November ballot as a candidate for Vance County sheriff. What do you think of that?
Pick of the day: today’s pickins
Don’t forget the series of Farmer’s Markets beginning today at the YMCA’s parking lot by the track from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or when the produce runs out! It’s a great opportunity to get some fresh food and great information.
Wednesday’s open line
Don’t forget to check out our community calendar. We’re working hard to keep it up to date so you don’t miss anything important. Send any events you want to be publicized, corrections, or notes to calendar@homeinhenderson.com and we’ll put it up for you straightaway. While you’re at it, don’t forget letter-to-the-editor@homeinhenderson.com and submission@homeinhenderson.com. Let us be your open forum!
Tuesday’s open line
Maybe we’re just Yankee “newcomers” who don’t understand how things are done around here, but we just don’t understand why the Maria Parham Medical Center’s Board of Directors’ identities have to be kept secret. It is some kind of The DaVinci Code thing, the modesty of volunteers at work, or something in between? We’d love to hear from someone who knows. In the mean time, let us know your thoughts on today’s open line.
Series of farmer’s markets to be held
The Farmers’ Market will be a collaborative effort between the Henderson YMCA, Maria Parham Medical Center, and the Vance County Cooperative Extension.
Monday’s open line
Today marks the beginning of the fourth and final week of summer school. Somehow, it seems like it’s been much longer. We here at Home in Henderson would love to hear from readers who have some good news to share. Please send something happy to submission@homeinhenderson.com so we can let the world know about it. With that, this space is yours. Enjoy.
Weekend open line
Now that you have a few minutes to rub together this weekend, why not type up a letter to the editor to Home in Henderson? Surely there’s something going on that needs to be brought to the attention of our fellow readers! Send those submissions to letter-to-the-editor@homeinhenderson.com. Editing is provided for free upon request. With that, the floor is yours.
Friday’s open line
Ms. Trap writes: “While I’m not thrilled with the local economy or the local government, this is my home. With that, I have decided to paint my yard address sign in red, white and blue colors. I’ll be adding stars that glow and maybe stripes. What is the rest of the crowd doing to show their patriotic side? The Fourth of July is right around the corner.” Let your thoughts on this or any other topic be known on our …
Thursday’s open line
We don’t seem to be doing such a good job sparking the Henderson imagination with our open lines these days. Maybe summer school is frying our brains. Send us your ideas for a good open line to submission@homeinhenderson.com. You never know what good ideas are out there until you throw out the net and trawl!
Wednesday’s open line
A close reading of the newly-passed budget ordinance indicated that it is based on a tax collection rate of 93.2%. In the world of education or restaurant sanitation, that’s a pretty good grade. In real-world terms, 93% of us are pulling 100% of the load, and somehow that doesn’t sound like an A. What are your thoughts? Let us know on our open line.
Tuesday’s open line
Thanks to the efforts of our old friend Tech Support, we finally have a working community calendar. It may be viewed by clicking the Happenings in Henderson link under pages in the left margin of your screen and then the link entitled “Check out some of the things happening around town”. If you have an event you’d like to publicize on our calendar, send an an email to calendar@homeinhenderson.com. As always, it’s free of charge! Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes …
Vance comes together for Relay for Life
The Survivor Walk, kicking off the Vance County Relay for Life. Friday and Saturday saw the twelth annual Vance County Relay for Life.
Monday’s open line
Don’t forget that there’s a Henderson City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. We’re wondering what’s involved in the code of ethics under the Journal Committee on tonight’s council agenda. If you have any insight into what’s in that grey area between legal and illegal when it comes to government, let us know on today’s open line.