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Drive-in seeks patrons’ outdoor movie lore
by Jim & Megan Kopp, Owners Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is celebrating its 60th anniversary on July 18, 2009.
OWEN to hold meeting tomorrow
There will be an Old West End Neighbors’ Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Law enforcement Torch Run gear still available
Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary displays a 2009 North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirt. North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirts and hats are still available from Lt. Irvin Robinson of the Henderson Police Department. Shirts are $13, hats are $15, and hat and shirt packages are $25. Contact Lt. Robinson at 252.438.4141 until September 30, 2009 to get yours. Purchases benefit the North Carolina Special Olympics.
E.M. Rollins staffers “Fight Like a Girl” in 2009
E.M. Rollins female faculty and staff (including honorary woman Principal J. Dean Thomas) pose in front of the school wearing their Relay for Life 2009 breast cancer awareness “Fight Like a Girl” t-shirts. T-shirt sales and $1-a-leg jeans Friday earned over $4,000 for the Vance County Relay for Life during the 2008-2009 academic year.
Men’s health week June 15 – 21
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Men’s Health Week, June 15 – 21, 2009, is an excellent time to take inventory of your health, make changes to add more years to your life and more life to your years.
Fund raiser at New Restoration Comm. Church
by Samantha Welch At New Restoration Community Church in Henderson on 817 E. Andrews Ave we have just stared a new recycling program – collecting used inkjet, laser printer cartridges, and cell phones.
Blood drive at Maria Parham Medical Center
Maria Parham Medical Center and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Friday, June 5, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the classroom and the auditorium of the hospital.
“Cops on Top” Friday, June 12
U P D A T E D Editor’s Note: This event was moved back one week due to anticipated bad weather. On Friday, June 12, 2009, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., law enforcement officers in Vance County will sit atop Chick-fil-A in Henderson to raise money for the North Carolina Special Olympics.
Keep up with Henderson on Facebook
We received word yesterday that Facebook users can become fans of Henderson by using this link. The Facebook page can help Hendersonians keep up with local evens with event pages such as this. Our thanks go out to reader Daniel for the information.
Support your local Special Olympics Torch Run
by Lt. Irvin Robinson, Henderson Police Department The North Carolina Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will be held on Tuesday June 2, 2009, at 9:00 a.m.
Don’t forget “Meet Me in the Street” today at 5:30
2009’s first “Meet Me in the Street” is today, Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the corner of Breckenridge and Garnett Street in downtown Henderson. The Konnection Band will appear starting at 5:30! This event is brought to our community by Harris Incorporated of Henderson. Spread the word!
Safe Kids to sponsor car seat check May 27
The Safe Kids Henderson — Vance Coalition will be sponsoring a free child passenger safety car seat clinic.
From the HPD: Vehicle theft & break-in prevention tips
1. Don’t leave your keys in the car EVER. Always take them with you.
“Meet Me in the Street” scheduled for May 28
2009’s first of three “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2009.