The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the New Life Church’s Family and Friends Day on Saturday, July 7, 2007, from 12:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The event will be located at 3485 Business Highway 158, Old Oxford Road. A health fair, gospel singing, and a cook-out will also be held at the same location. Remember, the summer months are the times of greatest need for blood. All blood types are needed. Give the gift of …
Category: That’s life
Information on Project “PAPOY”
Editor’s Note: This information was distributed at the recent opening of Owen-Davis Park on Owen Street in South Henderson. We are sharing it with our readers for their consideration and perusal. SCOPE OF WORK: 1. Cleanup and Restoration of King Daughters Park I
Portfolio summary of Owen Davis Park project
Project “PAPOY” to be superseded by “Seeds of Change” Editor’s Note: No sooner did we learn of Project “PAPOY” than we learned that it would be replaced by the “Seeds of Change” Program. We submit it, too, for your review. A little rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the children and youth gathered at Owen Davis Park on Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30. From the early morning clean up to a fun-filled two days of dodge ball, …
Change in City waste collection schedule
CHANGE IN THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES The City of Henderson Public Works Department staff will be off on July 4, 2007 in observance of Independence Day.
Child passenger car seat check Thursday
The Henderson-Vance Chapter of Safe Kids North Carolina will hold a Child Passenger Car Seat Check on Thursday, June 28, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Rose’s Department Store on Norlina Road. Car seats will be made available to those in need for a $20.00 donation.
City of Henderson soliciting applications
The City of Henderson is currently soliciting applications for persons interested in serving on:
Relay for Life awards announced
Cindy Robinson, Chairperson of the 2007 Vance County Relay for Life, announced the following awards for participating groups:
Vance turns out for Relay for Life
Relay for Life Survivor’s Walk The Relay for Life kicked off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with an invocation by Joanne Allen of Divine Habitation Ministries.
Little editor gets first pro haircut
Editor’s Note: We couldn’t resist. Relay for Life a time of firsts for many Jean Moon of Shear Magic on Dabney Drive gives the Little Editor a badly needed haircut
Blood drive at Vance-Granville tomorrow
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive at the Vance-Granville Community College Nursing Department tomorrow, Monday, June 18, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. If you have not already, become an American Red Cross blood donor. Give the gift of life. For further information, contact Civonna Cole at 919.761.0473.
Five County Focus: Sleep and depression
by Gina DeMent Five County Mental Health Authority Sleep problems are common.
Relay for life begins today
Don’t forget the Relay for Life beginning today at 3:00 p.m. at the Southern Vance High School’s Raider Stadium. A good time for a good cause is guaranteed for all during this landmark Vance County tradition. We look forward to seeing all of you on our common ground working together for a common cause!
Relay for Life begins tomorrow
by Cindy Robinson, Relay for Life Chairperson Kennametal Relay for Life Team Captain Relay For Life starts at 3:00 p.m. at the Southern Vance High School Athletic field.
Five County Focus: Men’s health everyone’s concern
Men’s Health Week will be observed between June 9 — June 21; some activities will occur throughout that period — and hopefully, will be ongoing because the goal is not to improve men’s health for one week but for the long-term.
2007 Special Olympic Torch Run
Yesterday marked the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics held annually since 1987.
Yard/bake sale to benefit Relay for Life
North Henderson Baptist will hold a Yard/Bake Sale to benefit the Relay for Life on Saturday, June 2 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Cancer Survivor T-shirt pickup dates & times
If you are a registered Survivor in Vance County, you can pick up your T-shirt for the Relay Event at the Henderson Mall in the space next to Dot’s Hallmark Shop during the following dates and times:
Blood drive May 29
** Corrected ** There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at M.R. Williams from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Help the Red Cross reach its goal of 25 pints. It is hoped that you or someone you know can attend. Remember that blood shortages exist for nearly all blood types, and that the summer months are months of the greatest need. Contact Helen Moore at 252.431.0250 with any questions regarding this event.
Relay for Life Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-a
There is a Relay for Life Spirit Night going on at Chick-Fil-a on Dabney Drive from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ask to have 10% of your meal donated to the Relay event and present this flyer when you order. Thanks for your support.
Cancer survivor registration needed
The Vance County Relay for Life needs for as many cancer survivors as possible to register for the Relay.