Well, maybe it isn’t Shrek’s swamp, but Disney’s latest flick makes for “some ‘Enchanted’ evening!” (Unless, of course, you’re at the matinee with your kids…)
Category: That’s life
Blood drive by City of Henderson today
There will be a blood drive sponsored by the City of Henderson today from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The drive will be held in the city’s Operations Center on Beckford Drive.
From the HPD: Counterfeit bills
This Crime Alert is about counterfeit bills being passed during the last several weeks. Businesses and banks should be on the look out for these bills.
Five County Focus: Holiday stress?
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Welcome to the holiday season — that whirlwind of gift-giving holidays, marketing blitzes, holiday parties and activities galore that begins right after Halloween, builds to Thanksgiving, and continues, gaining momentum, through the end of the year.
From the HPD: Armed rob. prevention & procedure
Armed robbery is one of the most serious and potentially dangerous crimes committed in the United States today.
Five County Focus: Smoking Cessation classes
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority Your New Years Resolution may include the decision to quit smoking and the Freshstart Smoking Cessation Program may be just the program to help you along the way.
Salvation Army kettle drive
The Salvation Army Kettle Drive begins in our area November 16, 2007, and it ends on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2007 not including Sundays.
From the HPD: Vehicle theft & break in prevention
1. Don’t leave your keys in the car EVER. Always take them with you.
From the HPD: Safe shopping tips
As the holiday season approaches, malls, other retailers, and grocery stores are more crowded than usual with busy shoppers.
Candlelight reflections
Stephanie Brown, Caregiver Specialist of Vance County opened the Thursday evening Candlelight Reflections program at Vance County Senior Center on November 8 to honor the memory of those who have died of Alzheimer’s and the families who are currently caring for Alzheimer’s and disabled patients.
Candlelight Reflections, Vance Senior Ctr., Thursday
by Melissa Jones, Family Caregiver Support Specialist Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Goverments November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregiver Month.
B&GC debuts new web site
The Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina recently developed a Web site to let the community know about goings-on past, present, and future at the Club. The site can be accessed through the banner ad that runs on Home in Henderson or under “Local Links” in the left margin of the HiH page.
Plank Chapel UMC to hold pork roast
Plank Chapel UMC at 3047 Bobbitt Rd in Kittrell will be having their annual Mens’ Pork Bar-be-que Fundraiser on Friday, November 2, from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. Plates are eat in or take-out at $6.00 per plate. Call 492.1919 for tickets in advance or buy them at the door.
Car seat check tomorrow
The Henderson—Vance Safe Kids will have a Child Passengers Safety Car Seat Check on Thursday November 1, 2007.
Vance American Red Cross celebrates 90th
(From left to right) Mr. Dennis Tharrington, Mr. John Wester, Mrs. William B. Dennis, Ms. Suzanne Bathauer, Mrs. L.W. Knott, Mrs. Albert G. Borden, and Mrs. Maria Jenkins Mills Descendants of original founders honored On Thursday, October 25, a celebration honoring the 90th anniversary of the American Red Cross in Vance County was held at The Java House on Garnett Street in downtown Henderson.
Show, Shine, Shag, & Dine a success
Drag racing enthusiasts enjoy Henderson Saturday featured some of the finest drag racers and muscle cars in the United States and Canada.
NVHS Fall Festival Nov. 3
Northern Vance High School will be holding a Fall Festival on November 3 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Relay for Life Halloween for grown-ups
The Vance County Relay for Life will host its first-ever Halloween for Grown-Ups event on October 27, 2007 at the Lamplight Inn on Flemingtown Road in Henderson from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Trick-or-treat hours changed in Henderson
After hearing Henderson resident Nancy Moody speak during the public comments portion of the Henderson City Council last night, members voted to change trick-or-treat hours in the city from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
E. Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion Sunday
Click to enlarge image The East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame & Reunion begins at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2007.