June’s “Meet Me in the Street” Event to Feature “The Castaways”
— courtesy Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce | John Barnes, President ~ 252-438-8414 ~ info@hendersonvance.org ~ Facebook
This year’s second “Meet Me in the Street” event, a free concert series hosted by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, is set for Thursday, June 14, 2018, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Henderson.
Presenting sponsor for this year’s events is NC Towing & Recovery.
June’s “Meet Me in the Street” will feature “The Castaways.” A reputable band known throughout the South, “The Castaways” posses over fifty years of experience in the beach music industry. From their beginning in Durham, NC in 1961, “The Castaways” have been pleasing audiences with their unique flavor of Beach, Soul, and Rock N’ Roll for generations of fans. With eight members on stage, “The Castaways” bring a full sound that includes live horns, versatile vocals covering a variety of music and high energy. Don’t be surprised if you hear some current country, Top-40, or a little southern-rock as well!
In addition to the live music and dancing, a kids’ section will also be included this year.
Sponsors for this year’s concert series are Duke Energy and Maria Parham Health – Gold Sponsors; BB&T, Mars Petcare, Wake Electric Membership Corporation and Walmart DC #6091 – Silver Sponsors; and 3hc, Benchmark Community Bank, Carolina Sunrock, Express Employment Professionals, Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission and Waste Industries – Bronze Sponsors. Contributing Sponsors are CenturyLink, Coastal Federal Credit Union, Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission, Hoyle’s Tire & Axle, NC Motorsports Park and Woodforest Bank.
Promotional Sponsors are Brewer Cycles, Fidelity Bank, Satterwhite Point Marina, Servpro and Union Bank.
The third and final concert of the season is set for Thursday, September 27, 2018, and will feature the band “Liquid Pleasure.”
All concerts are free to the public and will be held at the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting the Chamber at 252-438-8414 or jay@hendersonvance.org
Early College High School Class of 2018 Graduates
-Press Release, Vance County Schools
A total of 38 members of the Class of 2018 at the Vance County Early College High School received their high school diplomas and most also received at least one college associate degree during their Commencement Exercises held during the evening of May 24.
The commencement was held in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College before an audience of about 900 parents, family members, friends and school staff members.
Principal Debbie Hite offered opening remarks and presided over the ceremony.
Seven of the graduates received both an associate degree in the arts and an associate degree in science from Vance-Granville Community College. An additional 23 of the graduates received just an associate degree in the arts. In total, 30 of the 38 graduates received a college associate degree.
The college associate degrees indicate that they have received credit for completing two years of college-level coursework. They may now use those credits to enter a four-year college or university as a junior.
Seth Moody delivers his valedictorian address at the commencement exercises for the Class of 2018 at Early College High School. (Photo courtesy Vance County Schools.)
The diplomas and degrees were presented to each graduate by Dr. Anthony Jackson, superintendent of Vance County Schools, and Dr. Stelfanie Williams, president of Vance-Granville Community College.
The graduates are Hunter Antel, Danielle Ayscue, Nancy Bonilla, Andrew Brame, Anaya Brown, Mercedes Brust, Cameron Bullock, Brittany Burroughs, Ke’Moni Champion, Brooklyn Davis, Zairea Davis, Zenee Davis, Hong Dong, Malcolm Elam Jr., Nealee Fisher, Lehman Ford, Alayna Gallagher, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Courtney Herndon, Brandon Hughes, Rosalinda Ibarra, Victoria Inscoe, Lillian Kanouff, Jade Lewis, Seth Moody, Brandy Patterson, Brittney Patterson, Jimmy Ponce, Hannah Roberson, Jordan Rooker, Alexis San Juan, Ty’Ayala Shearin, Evan Stinson, McKenzie Taylor, Latia Thomas, Matthew White, Kaela Williams and Suzanne Williams.
Valedictorian for the class was Seth Moody. The salutatorian was Victoria Inscoe.
Those graduates honored as finishing in the top 10 percent academically of the class were Seth Moody, Victoria Inscoe, Lillian Kanouff, Nancy Bonilla, Lehman Ford and Ke’Moni Champion.
Early College students serving as graduation marshals were Matthew Denton, Jessica Grissom, Kaitlyn Harris, Samantha Hines, Joseph Penny, Ethan Roberson, Jessica Steed, Alexia Watson and Kianna Wills.
Annual West End Baptist Church Yard Sale, June 1-2
-Information courtesy Jerry Parrish, Baptist Men, West End Baptist Church
The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church will hold the church’s annual yard sale on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 to raise funds to support local ministries including Lifeline Ministries, ACTS and Rebuilding Hope.
Place: West End Baptist Church
Location: 619 Dabney Drive, Henderson, North Carolina
Date: Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2
Time: Friday, June 1 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 2 from 7 a.m. until Noon
Sale is inside; it will be held rain or shine….
Some items for sale:
• Riding Lawn Mower and a Self Propelled Push Mower
• New Greeting Cards, DVDs, Collectible items,
• Tools and Yard Tools
• Clothing
• Glassware
• Ladies clothing, pocketbooks and other miscellaneous items…
• Houseware items
• Lots of stuff…too numerous to list all…
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Vance Co. Cooperative Extension – Weekly Parenting Tip
-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension
Parenting tip week of 5/28/18
Choices can help kids cooperate
Kids often resist when parents ask them to do a chore. You can get kids to cooperate and at the same time allow them to develop decision-making skills by giving kids a choice with a request. Make sure the choices you offer your child are acceptable to you. If you ask your child if she wants to clean her room, you may get an answer of “no.”
Asking your child if he wants to make his bed or pick up toys first gives him a choice. By allowing your child to make the choice of what to do first you will get what you want -a clean room, and your child will feel she is in control of her actions.
First Saturday in June Declared Public Arts Day in Warren Co.
— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook
Two local government entities have passed resolutions to annually recognize the first Saturday in June as Public Arts Day. The initial request for the Town of Warrenton to consider a public art day resolution came from the Town of Warrenton’s Quilters Lane Committee and was supported by the Warren County Arts Council.
A resolution was drafted by Mayor Walter Gardner with input from both committees. The Town of Warrenton Board of Commissioners passed a resolution at their March 19 board meeting, and the Warren County Board of Commissioners passed their version at an April 2 board meeting.
The resolutions also acknowledge the work that the Quilters Lane Committee is doing in downtown Warrenton to revitalize the town through public art and to recognize the rich and diverse heritage of the quilting arts in Warren County.
The resolutions encourage artists and others to observe Public Arts Day with appropriate activities. The inaugural Public Arts Day will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018. The Quilters Lane Committee plans to display the quilt squares in downtown Warrenton on the Courthouse grounds. Additionally, a new sculpture, Garden Whispers, created by Michael Layne will be installed. This event is in conjunction with the Warren County Arts Council and Working Landscapes, a Warrenton-based non-profit.
Follow the Quilters Lane Committee, Working Landscapes, and the Warren County Arts Council on Facebook for more information.
Lake Gaston Association 2018 Survey
— courtesy The Chamber of Commerce of Warren County | Craig Hahn, Executive Director ~ 252-257-2657 ~ info@warren-chamber.org ~ Facebook
The Lake Gaston Association Board has been working to fulfill their mission to “identify lake issues affecting our members and pursue resolution with the responsible organizations.”
In their efforts to serve property owners in the community as the “Primary Voice on Lake Issues,” they need to hear from you. They want to understand and represent your collective thoughts, and this will help the LGA with future actions they take.
The LGA has posted their 2018 Survey on their website at www.lakegastonassoc.com and invites the Lake Gaston community to participate. On their home page click on the yellow LGA 2018 Survey. It is not necessary to be a LGA member to take the survey.
A paper copy can be requested by calling (252) 586-6577 or 1-888-586-6577.
The survey must be completed no later than Thursday, May 31.
Tar River Elementary’s Second Annual Quarter Auction
-Information courtesy Jason Overby, Tar River Elementary School PTSO
Tar River Elementary School, 2642 Philo White Road, Franklinton, will hold their second annual Quarter Auction on Saturday, June 2 from 5 until 8 p.m.
Tickets are $10 each. You receive one paddle with your ticket. Additional paddles may be available at the door for $5.
Some items available for auction:
American Girl Doll
Tickets to Charlotte White Water Rafting
Tickets to ECU Game, NC State Game, UNC Game, Durham Bulls Game, Carolina Mudcats Game
$250 Gift Certificate to Diamonds Direct
Texas Roadhouse Certificates
Chick Fil A Certificates
Fit Bit Alta and Fit Bit Charge 2
Yeti Tumbler
Tickets to NC Zoo
And much more…….
Concessions will be available
Vendor tables are also available. If you are a vendor and would like to have a table, contact Jason Overby at (252) 425-7387
The Quarter Auction Fundraiser supports the Tar River Elementary School Literacy Program.
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