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Category: That’s life
Seminar “Understanding the Generations” Aug. 10
The public is invited to a free seminar entitled “Understanding the Generations” on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
NC Special Olympics team wins gold
A Blog by Gov. Bev Purdue Since the opening ceremonies on July 18, 50 athletes, 14 coaches and four staff members have represented North Carolina at the Special Olympics USA National Summer Games in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Safe Kids spaghetti fundraiser August 9
The Safe Kids Henderson-Vance Coalition is a non-profit organization that promotes the safety of kids by providing the tools and education necessary to teach our community the importance of child safety.
FAITH fund raiser July 16
The pet rescue organization For Animals In Trouble, there’s Hope (FAITH) will be holding a spaghetti plate fund raiser on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Family Fun Day/Ducky Derby Sept. 25
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Sanitation dept. summer hours begin July 1
Beginning July 1, 2010, the City of Henderson Public Works Department’s Sanitation Division will change to its summer schedule.
Gateway CDC & Walmart kick off volunteerism July 3
by Gary Morgan, CDC Administrator Gateway CDC Executive Director Gary Morgan and Walmart Distribution Center General Manager Maurice Gray have united to declare war on the poverty and oppression that has held a stranglehold on the City of Henderson and Vance County.
North Henderson Baptist raffle tickets
The North Henderson Baptist Church will be holding a Relay for Life Raffle during the Relay for Life event this weekend. Prizes are a dual gas and charcoal grill, $100 in cash, and a $100 gift certificate. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.
Stuffed toy drive for kids in crisis
by Nancy Jo Smith, Managing Owner Marketplace Cinema When our local law enforcement responds to a call, you may not know it, but they have an important passenger riding along with them.
Men’s Health Week June 14-20
by Gina DeMent, Public Information Officer Five County Mental Health Authority The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
Harris HPD’s Officer of the Month
Officer Wesley Harris, the Henderson Police Department’s Officer of the Month for May of 2010 Officer Wesley Harris has been named the Henderson Police Department Officer of the Month for May 2010.
Miracle Marathon part of Ind. Day celebration
by Gary Morgan, Executive Director Gateway CDC The Gateway Community Development Corporation and the Wal-Mart Distribution Center have joined forces to put an end to impoverished living conditions here in the city of Henderson.
LEVI accepting summer program; volunteers needed
Lift Every Voice Institute (LEVI)‘s theme is “Make a Splash, Make Waves & Water Your Mind” this summer.
Editor’s note on videos
Sometimes what your humble editor sees on his computer is different than what readers see on their computers when it comes to the Home in Henderson Web site. In this case, the video was functioning when I tested it after putting it on the site on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Unfortunately, it was only working for me. Without feedback, I had no way of knowing there was an issue. If you observe a problem like the one we experienced this …
Tabernacle UMC jewelry sale for RFL
The Tabernacle United Methodist Church will be holding a Relay for Life costume jewelry sale on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m in its Fellowship Hall.