The Bennett H. Perry Archaeology Day will be held this Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. The event is free and open to the public. It will feature over 60 tables of arrowheads and Indian artifacts on display in the McGregor Hall gallery at the entrance of the library. Flintknapper Rocky Culbertson will be knapping traditional arrowheads and tools. Adults and children are urged …
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Fire Prevention Open House
Thursday, October 10th, from 5-8 pm at Station #1 located at 211 Dabney Drive. Agencies and businesses are invited to set up at at table (table and chairs will be provided) to provide information about your information to the community. They will be serving free pizza and drinks. Bring your families and friends and join them for a night of fun! For those wishing to promote their business information, please contact Jon Juntunen, Fire and Life Safety Educator for the Henderson …
Show, Shine, Shag, and Dine Car Show
You are invited to attend the 12th Annual SHOW, SHINE, SHAG & DINE on October 18th, 19th, and 20th in Historic Downtown Henderson sponsored and hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority. For more information, please call 252-438-2222 orvctourism@gloryroad.net; www.kerrlake-nc.com; orwww.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com.
Damsel in Defense – Self Defense Class for Women
You are invited to a Damsel in Defense – Self Defense Class for Women on Thursday, September 26th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Emrose Park – downtown Henderson. This class will provide useful tips and guidelines on how to always keep yourself safe and a free self-defense demonstration.
VGCC and Chambers team up for third “Business & Music After Hours”
For the third time, Vance-Granville Community College is partnering with the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County and the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center for an event that brings local businesses together while also providing entertainment and cultural enrichment for the community. The “Business & Music After Hours” event will combine Chamber activities with music from the Vance-Granville Community Band. The public is invited to the free event, which will take place on Thursday, Sept. 26 from …
Above and Beyond: 10 Ways to View Fall Color in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (September 4, 2013) — With more than tree 200 species under the bluest of skies, North Carolina puts on a kaleidoscopic show in the fall. But the state’s exceptional color comes from more than maples and sourwoods. Experience the full glory in myriad ways from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Atlantic Ocean piers. Soar through the canopy: Experience fall color up close on a canopy tour. North Carolina is a national zipline leader with more than 20 tours, …
Perry Memorial Library September Programs
The Perry Memorial Library has a full slate of programs scheduled for September. Mother GooseA fun time of stories and activities for pre-K children.Thursdays at 11 a.m. Teen time in the MakerSpaceA special time for teens to put their creativity to good use in the library’s new MakerSpace.Thursdays from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Basic Computer Skills ClassLearn the basics of using a computer.Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Reading with CleoCome and read with everyone’s favorite dog, Cleo!September 10 and September 24 at …
Louisburg College’s JPAC Presents Stunning Lineup for 2013-14
LOUISBURG, N.C.—Tickets are now on sale for the 56th season of the Allen de Hart Concert Series, annually presented by Louisburg College’s Seby B. Jones Peforming Arts Center (JPAC). This season will feature a wide variety of performances ranging from classic pop and soul hits to comedy and beach music. On Friday, September 20, the season kicks off with Mary Wilson of The Supremes. While Ms. Wilson is best known as a founding member of the world’s most famous female trio—they …
Fire Prevention Open House, Thursday October 10th, 2013
The Henderson Fire Department would like to invite you to their Fire Prevention Open House on Thursday, October 10th, from 5PM unitl 8PM at Station #1 located at 211 Dabney Drive. Agencies and businesses are invited to set up at at table (table and chairs will be provided) to provide information about your information to the community. They will be serving free pizza and drinks. Bring your families and friends and join them for a night of fun! For those …
12th Annual Show, Shine, Shag & Dine on October 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2013
You are invited to attend the 12th Annual SHOW, SHINE, SHAG & DINE on October 18th, 19th, and 20th in Historic Downtown Henderson sponsored and hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority. For more information, please call 252-438-2222 or vctourism@gloryroad.net; www.kerrlake-nc.com; or www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com.
Meet Me In The Street, Thursday September 12th, 2013
The Chamber’s last Meet Me in the Street concert will be held on Thursday, September 12th from 5:30PM until 8:30PM in Downtown Henderson along Breckenridge Street. Featured will be “The Castaways”. This FREE concert is being presented by SHEETZ of Henderson. For more information, please contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 252-438-8414 or chamber@hendersonvance.org.
Sights, Sounds and Other Sensations Color the Season in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (August 22, 2013) — From first-time festivals to annual favorites, lively events fill the fall calendar in North Carolina. Show-stopping foliage, spirited music and irresistible fare await at celebrations from the mountains to the sea. ‘First’ things first Wide Open Bluegrass Sept. 27-28, Raleigh: The biggest names in bluegrass converge on Raleigh for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass, a five-day affair that peaks with Wide Open Bluegrass. The inaugural weekend festival features a street fair, indoor and …
VGCC offers Zumba classes at Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a Zumba fitness course on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The course will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m., Sept. 3 through Sept. 24. The total cost for the four classes is $20 (all fees included). Zumba is the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that has quickly become popular throughout the region and around the world. Leah Englebright, a licensed Zumba instructor from Oxford, will lead the classes. Englebright said that she enjoys …
Rabies Clinic, Vance County Animal Control and Other Animal Advocacy Groups at Tractor Supply Saturday, August 17th
The Rabies Clinic will be offered by Vance County Animal Control from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Tractor Supply on Dabney in Henderson. Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society, Vance County Humane Society and Friends of Vance County Animal Shelter will be present. Friends will be accepting donations of kitten and puppy food, blankets, beds, . . . for use by Shelter Animals. Donations, including office supplies, will help VCAC staff do more for the Animals due to inadequate county …
Pony Express makes it easier to enter contests at Mountain State Fair
FLETCHER — The N.C. Mountain State Fair is making it easier for people to submit their competitive entries. The fair’s Pony Express will transport entries from area Cooperative Extension offices to the fair for judging. Drop-off locations are located at extension centers in Avery, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Swain, Watauga and Yancey counties, and on the Cherokee Reservation. Residents should bring their non-perishable entries to participating offices by Aug. 19. A completed entry form must be …
15th National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 6th 2013
The Henderson Police Department in conjunction with the Vance County Sheriff’s Department is currently planning our 15th National Night Out Against Crime. We would like for your agency or business to be a part of the effort to help our community put a stop to crime. Most agencies display a vehicle and or equipment and provide information to the community. Some agencies even set up booths and hand out literature. It is up to your agency how you would like …
3rd Annual Holiday Art Market Seeking Artisans and Crafters
The Granville Arts Council is now accepting applications from artisans & crafters for the upcoming 3rd Annual Holiday Art Market. Applications can be found at http://www.granvilleartscouncil.org/events.html or by emailing festival@granvilleartscouncil.org. The event is held November 9th, 2013 at the National Guard Armory in Butner, NC Direct link to the form
NNC State Fair tickets go on sale Aug. 1 at www.ncstatefair.org – Concert, gate and ride tickets available online
RALEIGH –Tickets for State Fair concerts go on sale next week, with tickets for Scotty McCreery’s two concerts and Florida Georgia Line expected to be highly sought after. In addition to concert tickets, discounted admission and ride tickets will also go on sale at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at www.ncstatefair.org. Advance admission tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. These prices reflect a savings of $2 per adult gate admission ticket and $1 per child’s gate admission. …
Perry Memorial Library Programs in August
The Perry Memorial Library will be sponsoring several free programs during the month of August. Summer Reading Program FinaleAugust 2 @ 3 p.m.Come and enjoy the great show put on by Flow Circus as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. Knitting ClubAugust 5 & August 19 @ 1 p.m.Learn to knit and make some new friends. Basic Computer Skills ClassAugust 5, 12, and 26 @ 6:30 p.m.Learn the basics of using a personal computer. Makerspace Open HouseAugust …
Ridgeway Cantaloupe Festival Saturday July 20th, 2013
Preserving the Pride of Ridgeway! July 20, 2013 10 :00 a.m. until 4 :00 p.m. Cantaloupe, Brunswick Stew, Hot Dogs, Festival Refreshments and Foods. Historical Displays, Kiddie Rides, Horse back rides, and Arts and Crafts vendors. Local Entertainment! Directions : US Highway 1/158, Eight miles north of Henderson, 2 miles south of Norlina. From I85 take exit 226 South on Ridgeway Road, approximately 2 ½ Miles to US 1/158. Go right to the Festival Check their website here: www.ridgewayhistoricalsociety.com/newsandevents/cantaloupefestival.html