With its breaths of fresh air, autumn draws out North Carolina’s festive nature. Every weekend brings events that pick up different wavelengths to celebrate everything from the glorious foliage, the truest blue skies, vivid sunsets and the particulars that impart local color. Sample the palette with these events from www.VisitNC.com. North Carolina Apple Festival Aug. 31-Sept. 3 Hendersonville Henderson County, one of the nation’s top apple producers, celebrates the prized fruit with a street fair, orchard tours and other festivities …
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North Carolina Motorsports Park Annual Autism Benefits Race
There is a race Sunday Sept 2, 2012 Up at Henderson’s Motocross Track (NCMP) ATVs should be racing Saturday Like every year. Come out and watch some good racing while Giving to a good Cause. Racing should start around 9:30Am Gate fee : $20 Per person for 2 days But if your only staying for saturday you can give your bands back after the race and get half your money back so its only $10 Address: 900 Cheeks Quarter Rd …
‘He’s Able’ Youth Revival August 15 – 17
Fisher of Men Church is hosting a Youth Revival event titled “He’s Able”. Prayer will be held nightly at 7:00pm with a service following beginning at 7:30pm nightly. Speakers include: Wednesday: Minister Otha Thornton Jr. Thursday: Minister Jesse Goode. Friday: Minister Quentin Moyer For more iinformation please contact Minister Moyer at 919-691-2962 or qtip242001@yahoo.com Or you may contact Sister Thornton at 252-204-0285 or thethorntons25@gmail.com Fisher of Men Church is located at163 Elsie StreetHenderson, NC 27536 Dr. Melvin Bullock Sr is …
Theatre Troupe to Perform at Warren County Memorial Library
Rags to Riches, a traveling theatre troupe based in Durham, NC, will perform “The Disenchanted Dragon” on Monday, August 13 at 2:30 pm at the Warren County Memorial Library. The play follows Samantha Booker, the town of Hamlet’s official reader, as she discovers a disenchanted dragon. Samantha must convince the town villagers that they should not be afraid of a dragon who sings songs and writes poetry. Rags to Riches performances rely on participation – audiences are taught songs, shouts, …
NC State Fair October 11 – 21, 2012
Main Website: www.ncstatefair.org Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/pages/NC-State-Fair/153709408201
Vance County Firemans Association National Truck and Tractor Pull August 24 and 25
The Vance County Fireman’s Association will present the 6th annual National Truck and Tractor Pull event on Friday, August 24th at 7:30pm and on Saturday August 25th at 7:00pm. Gates open at 5:00pm. Located at the Vance County Fairgrounds, 1425 East Andrews Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536 Tickets are Adults $18.00. Kids 5-12 $5.00. Under 5 FREE Pedal Pull for kids on Saturday at 5:30pm. Monster Truck Rides Also For more information or for advanced tickets please call (919) 291-9501
Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime August 7th, 2012
Download the flyer here: Henderson – Vance Night Out Flyer 2012 Location – Henderson Police Department, 200 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC 27536. When – August 07, 2012 Time – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Theme: “Henderson-Vance Night out Against Crime”, “Henderson-Vance Night to Unite! Neighbors Joining Together” Sponsoring Agencies: Henderson Police DepartmentVance County Sheriff’s OfficeVance County SchoolsVance County Juvenile Crime Prevention CounselF.V.W. Opportunity Inc. Participating Agencies: NC Highway Patrol, Henderson Fire Dept. Vance County School Bus Safety, Duke Life Flight …
Shakirah Davis Walk For a Cure Fundraiser
U-Neak Dimemondz will be hosting a charity walk for Shakirah Davis at Southern Vance High School on August 4th, 2012 from 9am to 1pm. Shakirah Davis was diagnosed with 1 tumor on the brain leading to a stroke, so please come out and support this cause. It is $5 per person to walk or a donation if not interested in walking. There will also be a hot dog sale at this walk for Shakirah. Hotdogs are $1 with all the …
July 4th 2012 Celebrations Near Henderson, NC
Henderson itself doesn’t appear to have an official fireworks show or celebration for July 4th. Although Vance County Tourism is sponsoring the Kerr Lake fireworks which will be on Saturday, July 7th evening. http://www.kerrlake-nc.com/gcalendarDetail.cfm?p=487 Instead, for a July 4th show you should check out nearby Franklinton, NC. In the old high school football field will be music, vendors, food, games, presentations, and a helicopter for display and getting inside, then a show off take off of that helicopter before dark. …
Independence Day Celebraton on Kerr Lake will be held on July 7th, 2012
Come see the Fireworks at Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake on Saturday, July 7th 2012 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Entertainment provided by : Ryan Daniel & Band There will be food vendors, glow sticks, and T-shirt sales. No Admission Cost! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music and food. Sponsored by: Vance County Tourism Development Authority 1-866-438-4565 or 252-438-2222 for more information. Park and Ride free. Park your car at Roses parking lot on Norlina Rd. and …
Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church Hosting Event For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Join us at Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church on June 15th from 8:45am until 1:00pm, and help stop abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabled and elderly adults. Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church is located at 511 Orange Street, Henderson, NC 27536.
Fatherhood Fun Day, June 23rd
Vance County’s First Community Wide Fatherhood Fun Day will be held Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Fox Pond Park in Henderson, NC. Fathers and father-figures (and moms too!) are invited to bring their kids out for an afternoon of fun and games for ALL ages. Activities include: Basketball, Corn Hole, Fishing, Flag Football, Horseshoes, Obstacle Course, Relay Races, Tennis, and more! Free hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. Plus, a chance to win great …
7 Habits of a 24/7 Dad
What kind of dad are YOU? Average dads can become good dads & good dads can become great with the… 7 Habits of a 24/7 Dad. An interactive workshop about the challenges & rewards of fatherhood, created with today’s dads in mind. When: June 19th & 20th; 6-8pm Where: Aycock Rec. Complex Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson, NC Dinner will be provided & transportation is available. Call (252) 431-1400 to register today! Your kids deserve the best! Your kids deserve a …
Warren County Memorial Library Announces Summer Reading Program
Calling All Dreamers! What comes to mind when you think about summer? Swimming? Summer camp? Barbecues? Family reunions? Vacations? This year, why not make reading and sharing books a part of your summer fun by participating in Warren County Memorial Library’s summer reading program? Readers from preschool through adult will celebrate our theme, “Dream Big –Read!” with related stories, crafts, games and more. Registration begins June 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM and our “Kickoff Fun Fest” is from 9:00 AM …
Safe Kids Henderson – Vance Coalition Free Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Clinic
Safe Kids Henderson – Vance Coalition will be Sponsoring a Free Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Clinic. This event will be at Roses North Garnett Street Tuesday June 19, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please Come out and support us. Seats will be available for those parents are in need of a child safety seat today. We are asking a donation of $20.00 for seats. The donations will help buy more seats so we can have more car …
Perry Memorial Library Hosts Announcement of Federal Grants to NC Libraries
RALEIGH – North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle will announce 71 federally-funded grants for local and statewide library projects for community outreach, library book collections, technology improvements and digitization of materials, on Tuesday, June 12, at noon, at the Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C., 27536. Carlisle will be joined by State Librarian Cal Shepard, Library Director Jay Stephens, and other local officials. The grant funding is made possible by a Library Services and …
Prostate Cancer Educational Support Group at Maria Parham Medical Center
The American Cancer Society and Maria Parham Medical Center will host a Community-Wide Prostate Cancer Educational Support Group on Thursday, June 28th. The topic for the evening will be: ‘Men and Survivorship – An Open Discussion About Prostate Cancer’. ‘Man to Man’ is designed for men in our area who are affected by prostate cancer and those who care for them. It is very helpful for both long term survivors and those who have just been diagnosed. You are encouraged to …
NC Cooperative Extension Pond Management Workshop
The Pond Management Workshop will be held on June 26th, 5:30 pm at Vance Granville Community College (Main Campus). This event, sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension, will feature expert speakers on fisheries and aquatic weed management from North Carolina State University. The program will take place in the Student Lounge, with a couple of brief pond-side demonstrations immediately following. A hot dog supper will be served, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Southern States of Oxford. There is no charge, …
Northern Vance High School’s Exceptional Children’s Department Car Wash Saturday, June 2nd
The Northern Vance High School’s Exceptional Children’s Department is having a CAR WASH fund raiser. Come one, come all in support of our Exceptional Children at Northern Vance High School. They need your service and support in order to better prepare our students to become more independent. Our success depends on your support!!!! Please tell a friend or neighbor about this big event. DATE: JUNE 2, 2012TIME: 9:00AM – 4:30PMCOST: Cars – $5.00Trucks – $7.00LOCATION: AUTO ZONE200 DABNEY DRIVEHENDERSON, NC …
Meet Me In The Street in Downtown Henderson Tonight
2012’s second of three free “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Thursday, May 31st. Featured band will be The Entertainers. The free concert will take place on Breckenridge Street from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The next concert in the series is September 13 (featuring The Castaways). Each of the events are brought to Henderson by presenting sponsor Harris Incorporated of Henderson and the Budweiser True Music Concert Series. The concert is coordinated by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber …