RALEIGH — The Got to Be NC Festival promises to be full of engine-powered fun May 16-18 at the State Fairgrounds. The festival features one of the largest antique tractor and farm equipment displays in the Southeast, with organizers expecting about 1,000 pieces this year. Visitors can talk to the owners, peek under the hoods and learn how these machines transformed agriculture in the 20th century. Tractor parades around the fairgrounds will put the display in motion daily at 1 …
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Family-friendly activities planned for Got to Be NC Festival
RALEIGH — From pig races and daily tractor parades to live music and fantastic fireworks, there is something for every member of the family at the 2014 Got to Be NC Festival. The annual celebration of agriculture returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 16-18. Children will love exploring the Agri-Plaza and Kidz Corral between the Jim Graham and Expo buildings. They will have a chance to see baby chickens hatch, watch ducklings slip and slide in a pool, see …
Cultural Doubleheader At Louisburg College May 1
LOUISBURG, N.C.—The evening of Thursday, May 1, 2014, Louisburg College will present two cultural events open to the public: for those interested in history, the Tar River Center for History and Culture will offer the final installment of its 2013-14 Civil War lecture series; and for the theatrically inclined, The Norris Theatre will showcase the final performance of its spring musical, Godspell. Civil War Lecture, 7:30pm (Benson Chapel) Michael R. Hill, research supervisor of the North Carolina Office of Archives and …
First “Meet Me in the Street” Event Scheduled for Thursday, April 24
Henderson, NC (April 17, 2014) – 2014’s first of three free “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Thursday, April 24. Featured band will be North Tower, a band offering sizzling brass, super vocals, the best of oldies, beach, top 40 and funk. The free concert will take place on Breckenridge Street in Downtown Henderson from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Food vendors will include Pizza Inn and Chick-fil-A of Henderson and the Chamber will be selling Coke products …
Vance County Appearance Commissio Seeking Spring Litter Sweep Week Participants
The Vance County Appearance Commission, in partnership with the Henderson Community Appearance Commission, is again sponsoring the Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, April 21-26, and seeking volunteers to participate in clean-up efforts to improve the appearance of our county around homes, businesses, churches, schools, in neighborhoods and subdivisions and along city streets and county roadways. Please consider becoming involved in this effort. The Appearance Commission groups are hoping to increase participation from the approximately 300 volunteers who were involved last …
“Godspell” Coming Soon to Louisburg College
LOUISBURG, N.C.—The inspirational and international hit musical Godspell will be presented April 11-13 and May 1, 2014 at the intimate Norris Theatre, part of the JPAC at Louisburg College. Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell is one of the biggest off-Broadway successes of all time. Based on the Gospel of Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz (composer of Broadway hits Wicked and Pippin), Godspell boasts a string of well-loved songs led …
Safe Kids Henderson – Vance Coalition Free Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Clinic Thursday, March 27th, 2014
Safe Kids Henderson – Vance Coalition will be sponsoring a Free Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Clinic. This event will be at Compare Food 1143 East Andrews Ave March 27, 2014. 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 $40.00 for seats. The donations will help buy more seats so we can have more car seat checks. We will be …
Big Toy Day planned for Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
COLFAX – “Toys” of all shapes and sizes will be on display at the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market during Big Toy Day March 29. The event features trucks, construction equipment, forestry equipment and medical vehicles. Visitors will have the chance to explore each machine and learn more about the professionals that use them. Big Toy Day is part of the North Carolina Science Festival, a two-week series of events showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The festival …
Award-Winning Historian to Speak at Louisburg College April 3
LOUISBURG, N.C.—Dr. Jane Turner Censer, professor of history at George Mason University, will present a lecture entitled “Heroines and Farm Women in Civil War North Carolina” on Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in The Norris Theatre at Louisburg College. This is the third presentation in the Tar River Center for History and Culture’s 2013-14 lecture series, “The Civil War and Its Aftermath in North Carolina and Franklin County.” Part of Dr. Censer’s lecture will focus on “Aunt Abby” House …
E. O. Young Elementary School 1st Annual April Madness Night Friday, April 4th, 2014
E. O. Young Elementary School is excited about their 1st Annual April Madness Night Friday, April 4th from 5:30 until 7:30. All are welcome! EO Young Students get in for free, all others ages 10 and up only $1. There will be MANY games, delicious food, cake walk, face painting, bounce houses, 50/50 cash raffle and venders to purchase items such as 31, Pampered Chef and many more. Most games are only .50 to play. All proceeds go towards the …
Got to Be NC Festival seeks antique tractors, vendors, musicians
RALEIGH — Space is still available for farm-equipment hobbyists, musicians and food vendors wanting to take part in the Got to Be NC Festival May 16-18 at the State Fairgrounds. Organizers are looking for collectors of antique tractors and farm equipment to join a display of more than 1,000 pieces of machinery. Tractors in working order also can participate in the daily tractor parade through the fairgrounds. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required. The festival also will host a …
VGCC invites Earth Day participants
Vance-Granville Community College is planning to hold Earth Day festivities at three campuses this year, and organizers are inviting members of the community to participate. Earth Day 2014 celebrations will be held on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, South Campus (between Butner and Creedmoor) and Franklin County Campus (near Louisburg) on Tuesday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at each location. Each year, these events seek to educate the college and community about conservation and the …
Autism Carnival Fundraiser for Triangle Run/Walk for Autism April 5th, 2014
April 5, 2014 (rain date April 12) Noon – 4:00 pm Crossroads Shopping Center We will be having a bouncy house, speed pitch, basketball, face painting, balloon twisting, train ride and much more. $10.00 attraction card is available for purchase that will be good for 7 attractions of the child’s choice. Hot dogs, cotton candy and baked goods will be available for sale. 98.3 Radio will be broadcasting live during the fundraiser. **The Triangle Run/Walk for …
2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Events
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: 2014 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY EVENTS IN HALIFAX, NASH, WARREN, WILSON, VANCE, EDGECOMBE COUNTIES and SURROUNDING AREAS Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 – 12pm – Ridgeway Baptist Church’s MLK Program – Sen. Angela Bryant will be the keynote speaker at Ridgeway Baptist Church, 156 Wycoff Rd, Norlina, NC., in Warren County. For more information call the church at 252-456-3626. HALIFAX COUNTY EVENTS Monday, January 20, 2014 – 10:00am – Oak Grove …
New Years Events
Thinking of heading out with the kids to celebrate the New Year? First Night Raleigh, the annual celebration of art and the New Year in downtown Raleigh, offers entertainment for families with kids of all ages on Dec. 31. Spread across several downtown streets, the celebration is free for those who simply want to enjoy the outdoor music, entertainers and fireworks, but a First Night Raleigh admission button or wrist band is needed for some performances and activities. The event …
VGCC to host Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration on Jan. 15
Vance-Granville Community College will hold a special program celebrating the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. For the fifth year in a row, the program will feature contributions from several VGCC students as part of a competition. Students were invited to either write speeches, poems or short plays, create murals, collages or paintings, or produce short videos in response to this …
Video: Henderson Christmas Parade for 2013
Below is a recording of the 2013 Henderson, NC Christmas Parade on December 1st, 2013
State Farmers Market offers chances to shop and give this holiday season
RALEIGH — The State Farmer Market is hosting some special events to help you check people off your gift list and give back to those in need this holiday season. On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Market Shoppes will host its annual Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free samples of locally made products, enter to win door prizes and find custom gift ideas. Vendors also will have a large selection of local meats, cheeses, seafood …
Vance Gang Awareness Partnership presents Faith Talks: Gang and Community Awareness Forums
The church is a vital asset in our community. The Vance Gang Awareness Partnership, VGAP presents Faith Talks: Gang and Community Awareness Forums. The purpose of Faith Talks is to simply raise awareness and invite the faith community to join us in becoming a part of a greater solution. 6-7pm • December 3, 2013: Shiloh Baptist Church, 635 S College St, Henderson • December 10, 2013: First United Methodist, 114 Church St, Henderson • December 12, 2013: Spring Street Missionary …
Henderson Christmas Parade, Downtown Sidewalk Sales, Sunday December 1st
Henderson Christmas Parade is Sunday, December 1st, 2013. Starts at 2:30pm along Garnett Street! Come for the parade, check out some vendor booths in the parking lot beside Guptons Gun Shop, and go up and down Garnett Street for a new sidewalk sale by many merchants. Check out holiday decorations in storefronts as businesses compete in a decorating contest this year!