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Who: The United Methodist Men of First United Methodist Church
What: Annual Yard Sale. Many furniture items, dresses, Christmas items and assorted household needs.
When: Saturday, May 3rd, 7:00-11:00 am
Where: First United Methodist Church, 114 Church Street in the back parking lot
Why: Proceeds used to support ACTS, local schools, soup kitchen and homeless shelter.
Contact: Tommy Farmer for more information
Phone/email: (252) 213-0622 or tfarmer_46@yahoo.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box “Beyond The Box Event”. Natasha Ivanova will be sharing how an Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box changed her life. Everyone is invited to come and hear her life changing testimony. Refreshments will be served.
When: May 3rd, 2025 from 2-4pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson
Fee: This is a free event available to the public.
Contact: North Henderson Baptist Church for more information
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Plank Chapel UMC
What: “The Gathering”. The Gathering is a monthly Community-building meeting with fellowship, neighborhood news, a meal, and a program on topics of current interest. Everyone is invited, but especially Kittrell-Bobbitt area neighbors.
When: May 3rd from 4-6 p.m.
Where: Plank Chapel, 3047 Bobbitt Rd., Kittrell, NC 27544
Fee: No fee
Contact: Vernon Scott Ritchey for more information
Phone/email: (252) 438-6115 or ritcheyvs@nc.rr.com
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Who: Clearview Church
What: Cowboy Comedy Play – “West of Pecos”
When: Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm. Sunday, May 4th at 7pm. Monday, May 5th at 10am.
Where: Clearview Church, 3485 Highway 158 Business, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: Any donations received will benefit Shepherd Youth Ranch, a ministry based in Creedmoor that helps those in need through horses.
Fee: $5 per ticket. Donations will also be accepted
Contact: Clearview Church for more information or for tickets
Phone/email: (252) 438-8433 or info@clearviewbc.org
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Who: St. Joseph the Worker Church
What: Barn Sale and Festival. The Sale includes furniture, pottery, dishes, small appliances, artwork, baskets, bedding, decorations, lake items, tools, and sporting goods.
When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. From 8AM-12PM
Where: St. Joseph the Worker Church, 842 US Hwy 158 Bus W, Warrenton, NC 27589
Contact: Sandy Elking for more information
Phone/email: (513) 202-6590 or se1121@hotmail.com
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Who: Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
What: Spring Fling Pet Palooza! Fun for the whole family! Pets Welcome! Food Trucks – Mother’s Day Crafts – Vendors – Photo Booth – Games & Activities – Raffles
When: May 3rd, 2025. 11 am – 4 pm
Where: 284 US 158 Bypass, Henderson, NC
Fee: No fee
Contact: Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
Phone/email: (252) 572-2219 or info@rcaps.org
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Who: New Covenant Faith Ministries
What: Women Empowerment Event
When:
- May 4th with Pastor Ethel Hunter of Manson, NC speaking
- May 11th with Evangelist Linda Hargrove of Henderson, NC speaking
- May 18th with Reverend James O. Vandegrift of Henderson, NC speaking
- May 25th with Reverend Elaine Alston of Henderson, NC speaking
Each of these Sundays with Morning Worship starting at 9am
Where: 1200 King Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: New Covenant Faith Ministries
Phone/email: (252) 657-9122
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Who: St. Paul United Church of Christ
What: Mother’s Day Service. The guest speaker will be Minister Jeanette Pender Powell. Come out and worship with us.
When: Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at 11am
Where: St. Paul United Church of Christ, 292 N Lee Ave, Middleburg, NC 27556
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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation
What: 41st Annual Golf Tournament
When: May 5 and 6, 2025 – Lunch/Registration at 11:30am – Shotgun Start at 1:00pm
Where: Henderson Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To raise funds for scholarships to help eligible students with the cost of tuition and books, as well as emergency grants.
Fee: Costs and sponsorship packet can be found at https://www.vgcc.edu/foundation/golf-tournament/
Contact: The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation for more information
Phone/email: foundation@vgcc.edu
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Who: Higher is Waiting Non-Profit Organization
What: Empower Yourself Event – Court System & Law Enforcement Panel Includes: Sergeant Brandon Barnes, Captain Lloyd Watkins Sr., Deputy Kendrick Wilkins, Magistrate Bratanya Simmons. The Educators Panel Includes: Ms. Rita Jones, Mr. Deon Smith, Mr. Kenderick Vann, Mrs. Earlene Bullock. Jayden Watkins will serve as moderator. Open to all youth, parents, and community members! Refreshments will be provided.
When: Monday, May 5th, 2025 from 6pm-7:30pm
Where: Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson, NC 27536
Why: Learn your rights at school, with law enforcement, and beyond.
Fee: No fee
Contact: Higher is Waiting for more information
Phone/email: (252) 425-0354
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Who: Vance County Cooperative Extension
What: Kerr-Tar Grower-Buyer Meetup
When: Wednesday, May 7th, from 6pm-8pm
Where: Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536.
Why: To connect local farmers with buyers seeking local foods and products. You can register today by visiting go.ncsu.edu/buyergrower
Contact: William Landis for more information
Phone/email: (919) 603-1350 or wllandis@ncsu.edu
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Who: North Carolina Welcome Center on I-85 North in cooperation with the NC Department of Commerce
What: National Tourism Day Celebration
When: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 from 10am-2pm
Where: North Carolina Welcome Center-Interstate 85 North, 231 Interstate 85, Norlina, NC 27563
Why: To observe National Travel & Tourism Week (May 4-10)
Fee: Free
Contact: Brian Fletcher for more information
Phone/email: (252) 456-3236 or brian.fletcher@commerce.nc.gov
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Who: National Association of Letter Carriers
What: Food Drive. Put your non-perishable donation in a bag by your mailbox or in your mailbox. They’ll deliver it to a local food bank.
When: Saturday May 10th, 2025
Why: All food collected in Vance County goes to organizations in Vance County and all food collected in Warren County goes to organizations in Warren County.
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Mother’s Day Service. Rev Ann Jones will be the speaker.
When: Sunday, May 11th, 2025 starting at 11am
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church on 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC
Fee: No fee
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush for more information
Phone/email: (252) 425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com
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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home
What: Community Information Series – “Vaping & School-Aged Children” Presented by Elder Shondra Jordan. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
When: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025. From 6pm-7pm.
Where: Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S Chestnut St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To discuss the impact of vaping on youth, how it affects their health, and what parents and guardians should know.
Fee: No Fee
Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home for more information
Phone/email: (252) 430-6824
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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
What: Pickleball Tournament. Come join us for some pickleball fun! For ages 50 and better!
When:
- Men’s Singles & Doubles – Monday, May 19th, 2025
- Mixed Doubles – Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
- Women’s Singles & Doubles – Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Games Start at 9:30am each day. Register by Thursday, May 15th, 2025 online or at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Where: Fox Pond Park, 375 Vicksboro Rd., Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: $10 per person
Contact: Jayvis Harvey for more information
Phone/email: (252) 431-4118
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Who: Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce
What: State of Agriculture Address & Luncheon. Key Speakers will be: Jay Boyette, Manager of Regulatory State Government Relations, Laura Kilian, Associate State Legislative Director of NC Farm Bureau and Dr. Wykia Macon, County Extension Director at the NC Cooperative Extension – Vance County.
When: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 starting at 12 noon. Register by May 16th
Where: Vance County Regional Farmer’s Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To talk about how agriculture plays a role in the lives of our citizens and businesses and to talk about food costs and projections for the future.
Fee: $30 per person or $240 for a table of 8
Contact: Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce to register
Phone/email: (252) 438-8414 or tanya@hendersonvance.org
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Minister Brenda Taylor Rice, Servant’s Heart Birthday Celebration. Special Guest, Surprises, and more! Attire is Dressy.
When: May 17th at 4pm
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Ln, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
Phone/email: (252) 657-9122
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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
What: Kite Flying. Come join us for a day of fun and learning. The day will include kids making Do-It-Yourself Kites to Keep! For ages 6-9. Limited to 15 participants.
When: Saturday, June 7th, 2025. From 10am-1pm. Register by May 19th.
Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: $2
Contact: Shawn Somerville for more information
Phone/email: (252) 431-4118
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Who: Henderson Family YMCA in partnership with the Red Cross
What: Blood Drive
When: May 27th from 9am-2pm
Where: Henderson Family YMCA’s Kid’s Gym, 380 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: Your blood could save lives
Fee: No fee
Contact: Henderson Family YMCA for more information
Phone/email: (252) 438-2144 or hendersonymca@gmail.com or redcrossblood.org
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Who: Blessed Trinity Ministries
What: Community Outdoor Revival, “TURN BACK TO GOD IN WORSHIP, PRAYER AND REPENTANCE” by Rev. Dr. Almice Floyd Gill, Pastor. Guest Revivalists Nightly
When: JUNE 2 – 6, 2025 at 7:00PM
Where: BACK TO EDEN 475 SATTERWHITE POINT ROAD HENDERSON, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Blessed Trinity Ministries for more information
Phone/email: BlessedTrinityMinistries@protonmail.com
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Who: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department
What: Fox Pond Park Camping Adventure. For ages 8-13. All participants must bring their own sleeping bags, bathing essentials, and a change of clothing.
When: Friday, June 6th-Saturday, June 7th. Drop-off will be between 5:50pm-6:30pm Friday evening and Pick-up will be at 11am. Registration is open now and closes June 4th. You can register online or in person at the Aycock Recreation Center. 25 participants max.
Where: Drop-off and Pick-up will be at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: During this overnight camping trip at Fox Pond Park, your child will have the opportunity to explore the great outdoors, roast hot dogs, make s’mores, enjoy nature walks, go fishing, and watch movies on the jumbo screen.
Fee: Free
Contact: Randall Elam for more information
Phone/email: randallelam@henderson.nc.gov
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Vacation Bible School, God’s Laboratory is coming to Spring Street MBC!
When: June 23–27 from 6–8 PM. Register today and bring your friends!
Link to registration: tinyurl.com/SSMBCVBS2025. Registration is optional, but we encourage you to sign up.
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To be a part of a week of faith, fun, and exciting experiments as we dive into God’s Word like never before.
Fee: This hands-on adventure is free & perfect for all ages—from youth to adults!
Contact: Brielle for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-3992 or springstreetvbs@gmail.com
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Who: St. Paul United Church of Christ
What: Revival Services. The public is invited to attend.
- June 25th will feature Pastor John Jefferson of Island Hill Christian Church in Clarksville, VA.
- June 26th will feature Pastor William Ball of Red Hill United Church of Christ in Clayton, NC.
- June 27th will feature Apostle Marshall Henderson of Greater Love Ministries in Henderson, NC.
When: June 25-27th, starting at 7pm.
Where: St. Paul United Church of Christ, 292 N Lee Ave, Middleburg, NC 27556
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Who: First United Methodist Church of Henderson
What: Tag Sale
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM-1PM. Please enter through the Church Office entrance, and a volunteer will guide you through several rooms of the Tag Sale.
Where: First United Methodist Church of Henderson, 114 Church St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: All proceeds from the Tag Sale ministry go to support the missions of the United Women in Faith. These missions include the following: Hand-in-Hand, Soup Kitchen, Pinkston Street Elementary Weekend Packs, Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), the Boys & Girls Club, Lifeline, Community Partners of Hope, Good Neighbor Fund, YMCA Children’s Programs, NC Conference Missions, Methodist Home for Children, and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
Contact: FUMC of Henderson for more information or Tom Church if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.
Phone/email: FUMC – (252) 438-8791. Tom Church – (252) 432-3845 or tchurch219@gmail.com
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Who: Vance County Housing Authority at Lincoln Height Apartments
What: Accepting applications for two and three bedroom apartments. Applicants will need to bring original birth certificates and original social security cards for everyone on the application. They must also bring a photo ID for everyone over 18. Applications must be completed in the office.
When: Applications are accepted on Tuesdays, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm
Where: 224 Lincoln St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Lincoln Height Apartments for more information
Phone/email: (252) 438-6127
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Who: The Salvation Army
What: Food distribution through their food pantry
When: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
Where: The Salvation Army of Henderson, 2292 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: Providing food assistance to area families in need
Fee: No fee
Contact: The Salvation Army of Henderson if you would like to volunteer
Phone/email: 252-438-7107
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