The Local Skinny! Things To Know
The Local Skinny! today features a number of news items and events coming up. These items may be seen daily by clicking on PSA’s in the top navigation bar here on WIZS.com. Today’s post is audio only. Click Play.
TownTalk: Embrace Henderson Event Is Only A Few Weeks Away
After a COVID-19 delay, Embrace Henderson’s Family Spectacular is returning to Saddlerock Farm on Saturday, April 9 for a fun-filled event for children and adults.
Embrace Henderson’s Kevin Kilgore told WIZS that the group is glad to get back to its mission of coming together to host events, revivals – and the Family Spectacular – after a two-year COVID-19 break.
The Spectacular will be held at Saddlerock Farm, 1786 Weldon’s Mill Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“It’s the only event that we’ve scheduled this year…because it’s outside, it felt like it was a good place to start back,” Kilgore said.
The 2022 event marks the 10th anniversary of the Spectacular. Kilgore said previous events have had right around 1,000 in attendance. “I’d love to have twice that many, but we’re comfortable with the number of adults and kids that do come,” he said.
There will be horse rides, hayrides, bouncy houses, children’s games, an illusion show, just to name a few. There also will be sno cones, popcorn and drinks to enjoy.
The event is absolutely free, Kilgore said.
Embrace Henderson was formed in 2010 when a group of individuals and various churches joined forces to be able to bring events, revivals and events like the Family Spectacular, all while spreading God’s Word.
The local group is partnering with Bob Fowler’s Child Evangelism Fellowship and Scott and Karen Lamm with LammEvents.com to bring all the activities to Vance County next month.
“There’s no way we could do this without either of them,” Kilgore noted.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Vegetable Gardens
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TownTalk: Stay Safe With The 9pm Routine
It’s just good sound advice, but coming from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, getting into a #9PMRoutine, it sure sounds like something everyone in the area should pay attention to.
Barrow joined John C. Rose on Town Talk to discuss how a few simple steps at the end of each day could give residents peace of mind about their safety.
“We’re supposed to feel safe in our homes,” Barrow said. A nationwide campaign that is #9PMRoutine reminds folks to lock their vehicle doors, close and lock exterior doors of the home and turn on exterior lights to keep yourself from being an “easy victim” of crime.
Grownups may remember growing up in a time where nobody locked their car doors and may not have even locked their doors at night, but they also didn’t have all those shiny, portable electronic devices – GPS systems, cell phones, computers – that are easy targets for theft.
The main idea of the #9PMRoutine is just that – getting people in a routine that they remove their valuables from their cars and remove the temptation for would-be thieves.
“Portable things that you can easily walk away with that have value” are what thieves are looking for, Barrow said.
Additionally, he said his department gets lots of calls about firearms being stolen from vehicles. Barrow suggests that those gun owners who support the Second Amendment right to bear arms also need to know the responsibilities associated with that right.
“Be responsible about how you leave it in your vehicle,” he said.
Visit the Henderson Police Department’s Facebook page to learn more about the #9PMRoutine.
Schools Survey Seeks Input From Community As Part Of Strategic Planning
There’s still one day left to help Vance County Schools as school officials plan for the next few years.
Members of the community are being asked to complete a survey to share opinions and information as they begin creating a strategic roadmap for 2022-2025, according to information from VCS Director of Communication and Marketing Aarika Sandlin.
The information from the surveys will help guide school officials with the planning process, Sandlin said.
The survey will be open until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 22.
There’s a link to the survey on the Vance County Schools website, https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/ or find the link here:
Vance GOP Convention Mar. 22
The Vance County Republican Party will hold its annual convention on Tuesday, Mar. 22.
The convention will be held in the Family Life Center of South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, 905 American Rd., Henderson, according to information from local GOP Chairman Jimmy Barrier.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be available. The convention kicks off with precinct meetings at 6:30 p.m., followed by a business session at 7 p.m.
On the agenda to speak at the convention will be GOP district and state dignitaries and many candidates running for seats at the local, district and state level in the May 17 primary election.
Guests are welcome to attend the convention, Barrier said, but only county residents who were registered Republicans on or before Jan. 31, 2022 may take part in voting on convention issues.
Vance Farmers Market Advisory Board To Meet Mar. 31
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board will meet in person at the Market on Thursday, Mar. 31 at 2 pm.
Primary agenda items will be reviewing the 2021 season and reporting on preparations for the 2022 season, according to information from Paul McKenzie with Vance County Cooperative Extension.
The meeting is open to the public. Registration is requested (but not required) as it will help us plan for sufficient spaced-out seating.
For more information or to register: 252.438.8188 or paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson.
Find more information on the Farmers Market at http://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfm.
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Plant A Tree In Honor Of Arbor Day
-story courtesy of N.C Dept. of Agriculture
Today is Arbor Day in North Carolina, a day to remember the important role trees play in the lives of the state’s human residents, but also to the many animals who need wildlife habitats to thrive.
This year marks the 150th observance of Arbor Day, which first was observed in Nebraska in 1872, according to information from the N.C. Department of Agriculture.
“Trees clean our air, filter our water and are essential to wildlife habitats, which are benefits to all of us,” said N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
One goal identified in the recently updated North Carolina Forest Action Plan is to conserve and enhance the sustainable management of urban forests. Planting trees and responsible urban forest management at the local level including community involvement and participation in urban forestry recognition programs are critical to sustaining healthy forest resources in North Carolina.
“Planting trees is an easy way we can all contribute to the sustainable management and preservation of North Carolina’s forests for future generations,” Troxler said.
North Carolina is fortunate to have a variety of state forestry programs that protect forest resources by supporting landowners and communities with tree-planting, site preparation and forest improvement, said David Lane, state forester. Among these are cost-share programs such as the Forest Development Program and the Urban and Community Forestry grant program, both managed by the N.C. Forest Service. The NCFS Urban and Community Forestry program also oversees the application and award process for Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education and Tree Line USA.
Learn more about N.C. Forest Service urban and community forestry programs and services at www.ncforestservice.gov/Urban/Urban_Forestry.htm. Learn more about the updated North Carolina Forest Action Plan at www.ncforestactionplan.com/.
Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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