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Who: Invision Diagnostics
What: Pink with a Passion Event. FREE 3D Mammograms! The Mammogram Bus will be onsite, offering 25 free screenings! A Tree of Hope Ceremony – A special moment of remembrance & strength. Live Band, DJ, Food Trucks, Vendors, & Kid-Friendly Activities – A full day of fun, connection, and celebration!
When: Saturday, April 12th, 2025. From 9AM-2PM
Where: Warren County Recreation Complex, 840 US-158 BYP Warrenton, NC 27589
Why: To offer free mammogram tests and to honor those affected by breast cancer.
Fee: No fee
Contact: To schedule a 3-D mammogram test
Phone/email: Go to https://appointments.invisiondiagnostics.com/appoinment/
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Musical Program. Master of ceremony will be Seamon Rice. Appearing on the program will be: The Praise Team of Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, Bro. Terrence Foster Voice of Praise of Big Ruin Creek, Minister Brenda Rice, The McShaw of Henderson, The Gospel Herald’s of Henderson, The Daughters of Zion from Virginia, Mount Cavalry Choir, Blessed by Four from Louisburg, Sister Shirley McCaden and Company, The Gospel Disciple of Henderson, and the Men of Harmony.
When: April 13, 2025 at 3pm
Where: 16 Big Ruin Creek Ln., Henderson NC
Fee: No fee
Contact: Minister Elaine Alston
Phone/email: (252) 204-8884 or dorothy_Wim49@yahoo.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Their annual Easter Egg Hunt. There will also be a free hotdog lunch provided.
When: April 19 at 11am
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. in Henderson
Fee: No fee
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Granville County Opioid Advisory Committee
What: Community Forum on Opioid Overdose Prevention
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Where: Creedmoor Community Center – 116 Douglas Dr, Creedmoor, NC
Why: Learn now Granville County and its Opioid Advisory Committee is working to reduce opioid overdose deaths using opioid settlement funds
Fee: No fee
Contact: Catherine T. Hazlett
Phone/email: chazlett@gvph.org or (919) 245-7711
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Who: Vance County Democratic Party
What: 2025 Convention
When: April 25th, 2025. From 10am-1pm
Where: Vance County Democratic Headquarters, 309 Wyche St, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: Free and open to the public
Contact: Joseph Brodie
Phone/email: (252) 762-3364
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: 100 Men’s in Black service. Come out and be blessed.
When: Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at 3pm
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church on 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC
Fee: No fee
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush
Phone/email: (252) 425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com
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Who: Mt. Calvary Love Fellowship Choir
What: Ministry Fundraiser Plate Sale. Trout dinner with french fries, slaw, and hush puppies. Carry-out only.
When: Monday, April 28th, 2025, from 4pm-7pm
Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC
Fee: Full Trout Dinner only $10
Contact: Mt. Calvary Love Fellowship Choir for more information or for tickets
Phone/email: (252) 204-2778 or (252) 598-0705
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Who: Granville County Opioid Advisory Committee
What: Community Forum on Opioid Overdose Prevention
When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: Butner Town Hall Camp Butner Room – 415 Central Ave, Butner, NC
Why: Learn now Granville County and its Opioid Advisory Committee is working to reduce opioid overdose deaths using opioid settlement funds
Fee: No fee
Contact: Catherine T. Hazlett
Phone/email: chazlett@gvph.org or (919) 245-7711
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Who: Watkins Fire Department
What: BBQ/Chicken Fundraiser
When: Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Starting at 11am, until they’ve sold out.
Where: Watkins Fire Department, 1590 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: $12 gets you your choice of Pork BBQ or Chicken, Potatoes, Slaw, Bread and Dessert. $15 gets you a Combo Plate.
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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: The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation
What: Non-profit engagement meeting
When: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. Starting at 3:30pm. RSVP by May 2nd.
Where: Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To learn more about the non-profits in the area
Fee: Free
Contact: You can RSVP by contacting the Chamber
Phone/email: (252) 438-8414 or sandra@hendersonvance.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: 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: 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: 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: 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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