Quack ! Quack! Quack! Ducks on Garnett Street? That is what will happen on Saturday, September 20th when FGV Smart Start presents the 5th Annual Ducky Derby Festival. From 10 am until 2 pm, the event will take place on Breckenridge Street from Chestnut to Garnett. Exhibits will include information from local programs that offer services for families with young children. Entertainment for children will include a bounce house, slide, face painting, paint your own duck, corn hole, and ring …
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Fresh Ways to Enjoy Fall Across North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2014) — Fall’s blue skies, crisp temperatures and vibrant foliage create the urge to head outside, and fresh activities across North Carolina add ways to enjoy the season. With six weeks of prime leaf looking, events that relish the harvest and festivals energized by fall breezes, travelers find boundless rewards for exploring the state. To help autumn lovers make the most of the splendid season, superintendents from North Carolina’s state parks and other local experts will …
Mountain State Fair offers special days with savings on admission
FLETCHER – Visitors to the N.C. Mountain State Fair can take advantage of special admission and ride promotions on numerous days during the fair, which runs Sept. 5-14 2014 at the WNC Agriculture Center. “Last year, the Mountain State Fair had record-breaking attendance of 191,596,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We want to see that number grow again this year, and these special promotions will offer enough incentive for everyone to come out and celebrate the best of Western North …
“John & Jen” to be presented at The Norris Theatre at Louisburg College
LOUISBURG, N.C.— Daniel Dunlow and Collier Cobb, students at the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at NYU in New York City, will be performing “John & Jen” at the Norris Theatre on the campus of Louisburg College for one night only, Thursday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. “John & Jen” is an intimate look at the complexities of familial relationships in a changing America. A truly original musical about connections, commitments and the healing of the human heart, honoring brothers and …
Meet Me In The Street Friday August 15th, 2014
Join the Henderson-Vance Chamber for our final “Meet Me in the Street” of the year on Friday, August 15th starting at 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM featuring Mike Brooks and The Konnection Band as they bring the party to downtown. THE KONNECTION is one of the East Coast’s premiere party bands, specializing in a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies. The band is made up of some of the finest vocalist and …
Henderson / Vance Night Out Against Crime 2014 Tonight
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 2014 5:00 – 8:00 pm Breckenridge Street between the Henderson Police Department and Perry Library Free Hot Dogs, Drinks and Event T-Shirts* Presentations and Displays by The Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Fire Department, Vance County Emergency Services, NC State Highway Patrol, Vance County Schools and many other agencies and organizations working together with the community to prevent crime and promote safety. *While supplies last
Tickets Available for The Henderson Community Concert Association Upcoming Season
The Henderson Community Concert Association is involved in its Season Membership Campaign. The 2014-2015 Concert Series will feature five outstanding performances at one low price. The best entertainment value in the area! Season tickets — that is for five live performances — are available at: $55 for an adult, $105 for a couple, $10 for a youth, and $115 for a family. This season we offer a diverse group of artists at family-friendly prices to perform at the Vance-Granville Community …
Advance tickets now available for N.C. Mountain State Fair
FLETCHER – The N.C. Mountain State Fair will return to the Western N.C. Agricultural Center for another run of family fun Sept. 5-14, and advance tickets are now available. “There’s no time like fair time, and with savings of $2 on admission tickets and 50 percent on ride tickets, there is no time like right now to buy advance tickets,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. Advance tickets are available through Sept. 4 at the WNC Agricultural Center, WNC Farmers Market …
Dolly Parton Imagination Library August 8th, 2014
Franklin-Granville Vance Smart Start, with funding from the Vance County United Way, will be enrolling children in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library at the Perry Memorial Library on Friday, August 8th from noon until 5 pm. Children enrolled in the Imagination Library will receive an age appropriate book each month, mailed to them at their home. Parents, after enrolling their child, will be asked to read to their child as often as possible. The program strives to encourage reading to, …
State Fair tickets go on sale Aug. 1 at ncstatefair.org
RALEIGH – State Fair concert tickets and discounted admission tickets and ride sheets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at www.ncstatefair.org. Trace Adkins, Vanilla Ice, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and the Newsboys are just a few of the artists performing in Dorton Arena this year, with concert ticket prices ranging from $5 to $17. Advance admission tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. These prices reflect a savings of $2 per adult gate …
McCLAIN including China Anne McClain to round out 2014 N.C. State Fair concert lineup
RALEIGH – Pop trio McCLAIN including China Anne McClain, with special guest Before You Exit, has been added to the 2014 N.C. State Fair concert series for a show Thursday, Oct. 23. Coming from a family of singers, songwriters and musicians, the sisters grew up in a house filled with music. They formed their singing trio at the ages of 9, 7 and 5. In addition to singing, China Anne McClain also is an actress known for her role as …
N.C. State Fair announces 2014 Dorton Arena lineup
RALEIGH – The 2014 N.C. State Fair Dorton Arena lineup will feature performances by country, gospel, rock and contemporary Christian artists, along with a stand-up comedian. Vanilla Ice will kick off the series on Thursday, Oct. 16, with a “Throwback Thursday” show. The rapper and reality TV show personality became the first hip hop artist to top the Billboard pop singles chart with his hit “Ice Ice Baby” in 1990. Friday, Oct. 18, will feature gospel artist, Tamela Mann. Mann …
N.C. peach season on tap to be a good one
RALEIGH – Homemade ice cream, cobbler or sliced fresh, no matter what way you enjoy peaches, this season is looking good for the crop. While an unusually cold winter did impact the crop, mid- to late-season peaches will be plentiful in much of the state. “North Carolina growers produce 70 varieties, each with its own unique flavor,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Peach season typically runs from late May to August, so consumers have time to sample many different varieties …
Summer Events at the Perry Memorial Library
The Summer Reading program has begun at Perry Memorial Library. We have many special events coming throughout the summer and weekly events for kids of all ages – preschool to 18. There are prizes for reading as well as the many programs and everything is free! We kick off each week with the Books & More program on Mondays at 1:00 pm. The Books & More program is for school age children kindergarten to fifth grade. The programs consist of …
Vance County 4-H Summer Fun Classes Signups Now
Enrollment is in progress at 4-H for a variety of summer classes from mid June through the first week in August. Visit http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu and click on 4-H Youth Development (on the left), look for 2014 Summer Fun Schedule. Enrollment forms are nearer the bottom of the page. Classes are been added as volunteers commit themselves to teach. Contact Turner Pride, 4-H Agent, at 252-438-8188 or visit the Cooperative Extension office at 305 Young Street in downtown Henderson. The June classes …
Downtown Event – St. Baldrick’s – Cops Against Childhood Cancer – Saturday, May 31st, 2014
In keeping with the long-standing and selfless commitment to the citizens we serve, the Henderson Police Department, in conjunction with the Fraternal Order of Police-Hubert E. Tyndall Lodge #33, and the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission, is supporting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and offering our personal and professional support by hosting “Cops Against Childhood Cancer”. This event will contribute to the foundation whose goal and focus is funding research for childhood cancer. More children are lost to cancer in the U.S. …
Meet Me In The Street May 29th, 2014
On Thursday, May 29th the Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce will be bringing back Steve Owens and Summertime. Playing a unique blend of Carolina Beach, Southern Soul, and Rock-N-Roll. The band is made up of some of the finest vocalist and musicians in the southeast. Steve Owens and Summertime sets the mark at each performance with their High Energy and passion to entertain. Downtown Henderson, May 29th, 2014 5:30pm to 8:30pm
30th Annual NASCAR All-Star Race Kicks Off Motorsports Season in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 14, 2014) — North Carolina is fueling up to host two iconic NASCAR events: the 30th annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600. The events kick off a series of motorsports-related tourism offerings throughout the state for the 2014 season and cap off “Motorsports Month” as proclaimed by Governor Pat McCrory in recognition of the more than one million fans who attend racing events in North Carolina each year. The North Carolina Division of Tourism has …
The Henderson Community Concert Association Tickets for Upcoming Season
The Henderson Community Concert Association is involved in its Season Membership Campaign. The 2014-2015 Concert Series will feature five outstanding performances at one low price. The best entertainment value in the area! Season tickets — that is for five live performances — are available at: $55 for an adult, $105 for a couple, $10 for a youth, and $115 for a family. This season we offer a diverse group of artists at family-friendly prices to perform at the Vance-Granville Community …
Got to Be NC Festival full of foodie fun May 16-18
RALEIGH — There will be no shortage of food options when the 2014 Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 16-18. One of the biggest food attractions is the Got to Be NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo, featuring hundreds of products made in North Carolina. From meats and sauces to peanuts and snack items to wine and beer, food lovers will be able to sample everything and purchase their favorite items to take home. …