Well, it’s that time of biennium again when Home in Henderson asks its readers to submit questions to the candidates for Henderson City Council. You can send your questions to election2009@homeinhenderson.com. All questions submitted to candidates will remain anonymous. Questions are due by September 4, 2009.
Category: That’s life
Lions champion softball team circa 1938
Click image to enlarge Lions Softball Champs 1938 Can you name a member of the team? Here’s a chance for your memory to shine. If you can make an ID, post it below.
TBI: Signs & symptoms
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a condition caused by a sudden trauma, such as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.
Blood drive at MPMC August 7
The Maria Parham Medical Center will be holding a blood drive on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Maria Parham Medical Center is located at 566 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson, North Carolina. Contact LeeAnne Peoples at 252.436.1116 to schedule an appointment.
Friday/weekend open line
Please, please, please consider donating to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina in this time of extreme need. Thank you.
Local author to appear at library on Monday
Local author Elizabeth Carroll will appear at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Monday, August 3, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The event includes a questions and answer session on her new book The Secret Keeper, a book signing session, and, perhaps, dessert.
Nits Nats Music celebrates 40th anniversary
By Bill Harris, Owner Nits Nats Music 1969 was the year that man landed on the moon, the Beatles still ruled the music world, the Woodstock Music & Arts Festival captured the imagination of young people across America and Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5 released their first album.
Night Out Against Crime August 1
This year’s theme: “Together United Against Crime 2009” The annual Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at 200 Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson, North Carolina.
Bearpond VFD BBQ fundraiser Saturday
The Bearpond Volunteer Fire Dept will be holding a barbecue fund raiser on Saturday August 1, 2009.
2nd “Meet Me in the Street” of season July 23
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its second Meet Me in the Street Concert for the 2009 series.
Drive-in ready for the “big six-oh”
by Jim & Megan Kopp, Owners Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre The Triangle area’s only remaining drive-in theatre and North Carolina’s oldest operating drive-in theatre turns 60 years old this coming Wednesday, July 15, 2009.
Scenes of Henderson: HFD works on tower
Yesterday, June 30, 2009, the Henderson Fire Department used its snorkel truck to install Plexiglas covers over the windows of Henderson’s landmark clock tower. Home in Henderson was there to capture the process in pictures.
Link to info on Vance S.H. class of 1989 reunion
Those wishing to get information on the Vance Senior High class of 1989 reunion may find it at this link to www.classcreator.com.
Safe Kids Henderson-Vance & HPD hold bike rodeo
Yesterday the Henderson Police Department’s bicycle patrol and Safe Kids Henderson-Vance sponsored a bike rodeo at the Boys & Girls Club currently located at L.B. Yancey Elementary School in Vance County.
Safe Kids H-V offers summer bike safety tips
Bike Helmets Can Prevent 45,000 Head Injuries to Kids by Angela Feingold, Coordinator Safe Kids Henderson-Vance Click image to view full-size document
Marketplace Cinema to host blood drive Friday
by Nancy Jo Smith, Managing Owner Marketplace Cinema Marketplace Cinema is hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 26, 2009 from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.