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Who: Remote Area Medical (RAM)

What: Free Healthcare Clinic

When: March 1st and 2nd, 2025. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m.

Where: Vance Charter School, 2090 Ross Mill Road, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: To provide dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services.

Fee: No fee, no insurance, and no ID required

Contact: Remote Area Medical for more information

Phone/email: (865) 579-1530 or www.ramusa.org. You can also visit the Facebook Event for this clinic at https://www.facebook.com/events/8837757362987556/

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Who: The J.F. Webb Warrior Troupe

What: The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition

When: 

  • Friday, February 28th at 7pm
  • Saturday, March 1st at 2pm
  • Saturday, March 1st at 7pm
  • Saturday, March 8th at 2pm

Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime

Where: Northern Granville Middle School, 3144 Webb School Rd, Oxford, NC 27565

Fee: Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or at http://our.show/webbwizard

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Who: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department

What: Stew Sale

When: Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Starting at 7am. It’s first come first serve.

Where: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department, 1516 S Cokesbury Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Fee: $10 a quart

Contact: Bob Parks for more information

Phone/email: (252) 492-5667 or cokesburyfire@gmail.com

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Who: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church

What: Their monthly Community “Gathering”. A program on the County’s 911 system will be presented by Vivian Lassiter and Travis Fulcher from the Vance County Emergency Services.

When: Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 4PM-6PM

Where: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Bobbitt Rd, Kittrell, NC 27544

Why: To share information, fellowship, and a meal.

Fee: No fee

Contact: Scott Ritchey

Phone/email: (252) 915-0294 or ritcheyvs@aol.com

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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church

What: Concert featuring GrassStreet. Everyone is invited to join us for a night of worship through bluegrass Gospel music.

When: Sunday, March 2nd 2025 starting at 5pm

Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536

Fee: No fee

Contact: Eddie Nutt

Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com

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Who: Vance-Granville Community College in partnership with the Triangle North HealthCare Foundation

What: NC MedAssist, Mobile Free Pharmacy Program.

When: Friday, March 7, 2025. From 9AM-2PM

Where: VGCC Civic Center, 200 Community College Road Henderson, NC 27537, Building 9

Why: To take home free over-the-counter medicine items such as allergy, cough and cold, pain relief, vitamins, children’s medicine, and more!

Fee: No fee, open to everyone 18 years of age or older. No appointment or registration required. No income eligibility. No I.D. required.

Contact: To order your medicine online, you can go to www.medassist.org/mobile. Online ordering is from February 7th through February 28th.

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Who: The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church

What: Fish Fry Fundraiser

When: Monday, March 10th, from 4pm-7pm

Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: All proceeds will be used to support our Local Ministries which include ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, GRACE Ministries, Rebuilding Hope and many others.

Fee: $10 per plate

Contact: Jerry Parrish for more information

Phone/email: (252) 438-6306 or (919) 810-8646

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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home

What: Community Information Series – Genesis Project 1, Mental Health and School Age Children. Presented by Dr. Trasha J. Black, PHD, LCMHC and Earl Owens III, Outreach and AMP; Enrollment Manager. For all ages.

When: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025. From 6pm-7pm

Where: Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S Chestnut St, Henderson, NC 27536

Fee: No fee

Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home for more information

Phone/email: (252) 430-6824

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Who: Carolina United for Change

What: The 2025, 3rd Annual Torch Awards. Appearances will be made by Alice Sallins, Tracy Madigan along with Dasha Stutson. Band Performance by Just Friends.

When: Sunday, March 16th, 2025. Doors open at 4pm

Where: Southern Charm Events Center, 200 S. Garnett St. Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To celebrate our exceptional community members achievements and dedication!

Fee: Admission is $30

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Who: ACTS – Area Christians Together in Service

What: Fish Fry Fundraiser – Trout Dinner including fish, fries, slaw

When: Monday, March 17 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant – 1812 Norlina Road

Why: For continued support of the local food bank

Cost: $10 per plate; Tickets available locally but it’s Take Out Only and you can just drive up and pay

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Who: Bridge to Peace Vance County, in collaboration with the NC Department of Public Safety’s Governors Crime Commission and the NC Office of Violence Prevention

What: Vance County Community Listening Session – “Breaking the Cycle” A Community-Driven Approach to Ending Violence. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

When: Monday March 17th, 2025. From 6pm-8pm

Where: Southern Charm Event Center, 200 S. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To have a powerful conversation on building a safer, stronger Vance County.

Fee: No fee

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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church

What: BBQ Chicken plate sale. The plate will consist of 1/2 a BBQ Chicken, boiled potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert. Drinks will be available if you eat in.

When: Saturday, March 22nd from 4-7pm

Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536

Fee: Plates will be $10 each

Contact: Eddie Nutt for more information

Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com

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Who: New Providence Christian Missionary Baptist Church

What: 220 Fundraiser, Get a plate which includes, Trout, coleslaw, hushpuppies and fries. Take Out Only.

When: Monday, April 7th, 2025 from 4pm-7pm

Where: 220 Restaurant, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536

Fee: Donation is $10

Contact: Minister Rosa Marks for more information or for tickets

Phone/email: (252) 213-7076

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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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NC Coop Extension

The Local Skinny! Farmers Market Vendor Courses

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This is the time of year when local gardeners are perusing seed catalogs or checking in with local nurseries about when the vegetable slips will be ready to purchase.  The April 15 frost date seems a long way off, but gardeners are planning now in order to reap the benefits – literally – when spinach, peas, beans and more are ready to harvest.

Vance County Cooperative Extension is hosting a series of vendor workshops during March for anyone interested in participating in farmers markets in Vance, Granville or other nearby counties.

Vance County Agriculture Agent Michael Ellington said the classes will be held on Saturday mornings beginning Mar. 8 and will continue on Mar. 15, 22 and 29. The first three sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and the Mar. 29 session will last from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.

All sessions will be held at Salem United Methodist Church, 4151 Salem Rd., Oxford.

Each session has a different focus, Ellington explained.

  • 8 – the basics of business
  • 15 – marketing – product placement for optimum visibility on tables in the market
  • 22 – knowing your customers and follow-up to sales
  • 29 – basic food safety

Vendors often sell at more than one farmers market, Ellington said, so it just makes sense that these vendor trainings are offered to individuals from numerous counties throughout the area.

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market may see a higher volume than some of the other area markets because of tourism – folks visiting Kerr Lake or traveling along I-85 may choose to stop in, he noted.

He would like to see the Vance market be an incubator market for others who are just getting started in growing produce or for those who are interested in expanding their existing production.

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will have a new feature this year, if all goes according to plan.

Ellington said volunteers and others have been whacking away at kudzu to create a community garden on the campus of the farmers market.

More volunteers are needed at upcoming workdays, he said:

  • Mar. 21 – working on establishing garden borders – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Mar. 29 – marking walkways and preparing for stone installation – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Apr. 11 – installing garden beds – 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

“We want to have the community realize that this is their market, and the garden is theirs,” Ellington said. The community garden would be a perfect spot for those who want a garden but lack the space or the confidence to plant, tend and harvest on their own.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Supporting Your Partner

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Cooperative Extension

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

The Granville-Vance-Warren Beginner Beekeeping School will be on March 1st, at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.

The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their March Meeting on Monday, March 10th, at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.

The Growing The Spring Vegetable Garden Workshop will happen on Monday March 31st, 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. This event will be hosted by Wayne Rowland.

  • Pruning season is fast approaching, sharpen your pruning equipment,  Cooperative Extension has pruning publications that will show how to correctly prune fruit trees and grape vines.
  • Check the central Piedmont planting guide for vegetables that can be planted in each month.
  • Fertilize your fescue lawn if you haven’t already done so.
  • With warmer temperatures this week check for cool season broadleaf weeds in your lawn and spray them if needed. 
  • Continue planting trees and shrubs anytime soil is workable.
  • Organize seed packets according to planting date.
  • Do not till soil if it is wet.
  • Check seedlings daily for moisture.
  • Keep that garden journal up to date.
  • Treat sheds, lawn furniture, and wooden handled tools with wood preservative if needed.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: We Might Want to See Insects in Our Gardens

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Michael Ellington:

We explore a few reasons why we might want to see insects in our gardens.

Included are reminders for upcoming series designed to educate about backyard chickens and becoming a more successful market vendor:

Backyard Chicken Workshop – This course covers the basics of starting your backyard flock. Saturday, March 8 · 4 – 5pm EST at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr. Henderson, NC 27536. Link below for more information.

https://go.ncsu.edu/chicken101

 

Anatomy of a Market Vendor Education – Need help turning your farm dreams into reality? Come join us for our upcoming Anatomy of a Market series and learn about forming business plans, marketing, customer engagement, and in-depth details about food safety! Happening Saturdays from 10am-11am at Salem United Methodist Church, 4151 Salem Rd, Oxford, NC 27565. Link below for more information.

https://go.ncsu.edu/anatomy

 

Community Garden Volunteer Form – The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is establishing a community garden in an effort to make gardening more accessible to everyone. To achieve our goals, we’re seeking volunteers to help plan, establish, and maintain the garden facilities. Volunteers with all levels of experience or ability are invited to join! Three workdays have been scheduled for initial planning and site preparation and we hope you’ll join us!

  • March 21st 1p.m. – 5p.m. – Establishing garden borders. Setting storage building, constructing building ramp.
  • March 29th 1p.m. – 5p.m. – Marking walkways, preparing for stone installation. Constructing first plant beds.
  • April 11th 2:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. – Installing soil, pathway stones, and creating punch list for remaining tasks before opening.

Link below for more information and the form to fill out!

https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Landscaping with Native Plants For Wildlife

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On Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Wayne Rowland:

Landscape with Native Plants to save Native Plants and attract more wildlife.

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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: The Platinum Rule

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Cooperative Extension

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Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Granville-Vance-Warren Beginner Beekeepers School will have their next session on Saturday, March 1st, at 9:00am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their March meeting on Monday, March 10th, starting at 7:00pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Pruning season is fast approaching. You need to got through and check on your pruning equipment.
  • At this time, you can prepare all of your garden hand tools. Sharpen those hand tools. If you have wooden handles, sand those handles with a sander and smooth them out.
  • Now is the time to also prepare your seed trays. Clean them out, so they will be clean to put new seeds and soil in them.
  • Take a picture of each piece of equipment that you have on hand.
  • You still have time to plant your trees and shrubs. Anytime that the soil is workable.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Cooperative Extension With Michael Ellington: Upcoming Snow

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Cooperative Extension

Today’s show discusses upcoming snow in the forecast and why it might be just what you need for this season’s garden. Also shared were dates and registration information for events like market vendor trainings, backyard chicken workshops, and an opportunity to serve the community by gardening!

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Cooperative Extension With Wayne Rowland: Consulting Forester

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Today on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report, Wayne Rowland talks about Improving your forest by hiring a Consulting Forester.

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