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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: Fall Revival
When: September 10th-12th with each night starting at @ 7:00pm
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Perry Memorial Library
What: Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the Perry Memorial Library Book Mobile
When: Thursday, September 11th, 2025 at 2:30pm
Where: Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson, NC, 27536
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Who: Cook’s Chapel Church
What: Food Distribution. First come, first serve.
When: Thursday, September 11th at 3pm
Where: Cook’s Chapel Church, 200 Center Street in Henderson
Fee: Donations can be made
Contact: Dr. Omega T. Perry
Phone/email: (919) 939-5549 or otperry19@aol.com
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Who: New Hope Baptist Church
What: Special Service featuring Rev. Zackary Tharrington, who will be giving his testimony and singing. There will be refreshments afterwards.
When: Thursday, September 11th, 2025 starting at 7pm
Where: New Hope Baptist Church, 6868 Raleigh Rd, Kittrell, NC
Contact: Mary Ann Smith
Phone/email: (919) 691-2036
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What: The North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest and Festival. There will be over 300 vendors serving craft beverages, retail, and food, live music, carnival rides, mini golf, and the famous pepper eating contest and other contests
When: September 12th from 6-9pm and September 13th from 10am-8pm
Where: Downtown Oxford, NC
Fee: No entry fee
Website: nchotsaucecontestandfestival.com
Phone/email: (919)-603-1101
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Woman in Purple Program. Sponsored by Rev. Audreyette Small. Come out and enjoy this program where the Spirit of the Lord will set you free
When: Sunday, September 14th starting at 3pm
Where: Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC
Fee: No fee
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush
Phone/email: (252) 425-7367 or dorothywim_49@yahoo.com
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Who: Community Partners of Hope
What: Is looking for a Program Director for their new resource center Freedom Bridge
When: Applications are due by September 14th, 2025
Contact: Community Partners of Hope
You can find the job requirements and the online application or print a paper copy to fill out at www.cp-hope.org/freedombridge. If you print and fill out a paper copy you can send it to Community Partners of Hope at 903 N. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC
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Who: Middleburg Baptist Church
What: BBQ plate sale
When: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 starting at 12pm
Where: Middleburg Baptist Church, 80 N Plummer Ave, Middleburg, NC 27556
Why: This sale is to help fund the missionaries of the Brotherhood and Women’s ministries of the church to help support local!
Fee: 15$ – plate includes BBQ, potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans! Dessert and bread.
Contact: Caleb Wilson
Phone/email: (252) 767-1096 or kwilson148@gmail.com
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Who: New Hope Baptist Church
What: Homecoming featuring a message from Rev. Milton Abbott. There will be a meal following the Homecoming service.
When: Sunday, September 21st, 2025 starting at 10:30am
Where: New Hope Baptist Church, 6868 Raleigh Rd, Kittrell, NC
Contact: Mary Ann Smith
Phone/email: (919) 691-2036
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: 143rd Church Anniversary. Dinner will be served after service.
When: Sunday, September 21st during the 11am worship service
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: Greater New Hope Church
What: 100 Men in White Gloves Services. Guest Speaker will be Pastor Keith Thorpe of Mountain Spring Baptist Church in Oxford.
When: September 21st, 2025 at 2pm
Where: Greater New Hope Church, 515 Raleigh St., Oxford, NC 27565
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Musical Celebration Benefit Program. The program is for Sam Williams who sang with the Safeway Travelers. The worship leader will be Pastor David Bullock. Guests appearing on the program will be – Andrew Hawley soloist, The Jaycox Sisters and Company, The Visionaries, The Gospel Disciples, The Gospel Harmoneers, and Legend 252. It will be a healing and rejoicing service. Come join us to celebrate how God brought Sam out of the hospital and be ready to sing God’s praises.
When: September 21st @ 3 PM
Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church on 16 big Ruin Creek Lane
Contact: Dorothy Wimbush
Phone/email: (252) 425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com
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Who: The Central Children’s Home
What: Cross Country Festival. There will be a total of 14 events contested throughout the day including the Central Children’s Home run walk (Women 6 km, Men 8 km) four Youth division races, the Granville Invitational, featuring High School and Middle School events and for the first time the festival will have competitive collegiate divisions for men and women.
When: September 27th, 2025
Where: 211 W. Antioch Drive, Oxford, North Carolina 27565
Why: Proceeds from the Cross-Country Festival will benefit in part the Central Children’s Home of North Carolina, and the Durham Striders Youth Association.
Fee: $25 to register to run or walk in the Men’s 8km or the Women’s 6km
Contact: Chris Crowder
Phone/email: cchxcfestinfo@yahoo.com or visit their website at https://www.centralchildrenshomecrosscountryfestival.org/ to register and find out more
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Who: Watkins Fire Department
What: BBQ/Chicken Fundraiser
When: Friday October 3rd starting at 11am until they sell out. They have sold out by mid-afternoon the last two times, so make sure you get there early before the plates are gone.
Where: Watkins Fire Department, 1590 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: Every meal helps support the Watkins Fire Department and their commitment to the community.
Fee:
- Pork BBQ Plate, with potatoes, slaw, bread and dessert is $12
- Half Chicken Plate, with potatoes, slaw, bread and dessert is $12
- Combo Plate, where you get both Pork BBQ and Chicken is $15
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Who: Henderson American Legion Post 60
What: Chicken Plate Sale
When: Friday, October 3rd from 12 noon until 2 pm
Where: American Legion Post 60, 110 E Spring St, Henderson, NC 27536. The corner of Garnett and Spring Streets in Henderson.
Why: Proceeds will benefit American Legion Post 60 projects for veterans.
Fee: Plates are $12.00 and will include 1/2 grilled chicken, boiled potatoes, string beans, bread, bbq sauce and dessert.
Contact: Edward K. Woodlief or Andy Roberson to purchase advance tickets or place an order for delivery.
Phone/email: Edward – (252) 767-4044 or chapelchoirboy@gmail.com or Andy – (252) 432-2432
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Who: Island Hill Christian Church
What: 136th Church Anniversary. The guest speaker is Rev. Curtis McCrae of the Roanoke Chapel United Church of Christ in Boydton, Virginia. Dinner will be served. Everyone is invited.
When: Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 3pm
Where: Island Hill Christian Church, 3034 Ivy Hill Rd. Clarksville, VA 23927
Contact: Betty H. Taylor
Phone/email: (919) 514-8941 or ubtaylor1976@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Celebration of their Pastor – AnTori D. Brown’s 3rd Pastoral Anniversary. Rev. Michael A. Martin, pastor of St. Matthew MBC in Oxford, NC will be the speaker along with his choir and ushers. Dinner will be served after the morning worship service.
When: Sunday, October 5th at 3pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) Foundation
What: 3rd annual Fill the Pantry Craft Fair. Join us for a day of shopping, community, food, raffles and giving back. Local vendors will offer a variety of handmade goods—perfect for early holiday shopping—while helping to stock the pantry shelves. In addition, grab a bite to eat from Bun on the Run or enjoy a coffee and/or treat from The Double Shot.
When: Friday, October 10th from 2 pm to 7 pm
Where: VGCC Civic Center, 200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: The event supports the VGCC food pantry, which provides essential resources to students in need.
Fee: Cost of admission is 3 canned goods, nonperishable food items, or paper goods.
Contact: The VGCC Food Pantry for more information or to learn how to be a vendor.
Phone/email: 252-738-3323 or douglasa@vgcc.edu
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Chicken Plate Sale, Plates will consist of 1/2 a BBQ chicken, corn, green beans, bread & dessert. Eat in or take out.
When: October 18th, 4-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C
Fee: Plates are $12 each
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Trunk or Treat. Kids 12 years old and younger can come dressed in their costumes and Tick or Treat in a safe environment.
When: October 25th, from 3-5pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, N.C in the church parking lot.
Fee: Free event
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: Veteran’s Day Service
When: November 9th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church
What: 140th Church Anniversary Service
When: December 14th @ 11:00am
Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: No fee
Contact: Deanna Steed
Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Clothes closet is open to the public. If you have a clothing need, please don’t hesitate to come by
When: Each 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536. The clothing closet building is located in the rear of the church parking lot.
Contact: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
Phone/email: springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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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: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department
What: Beginner Yoga, instructed by Beryle Lewis. Classes are based on basic yoga techniques to inspire physical, mental, and spiritual peace from within through balance, stretching, and breathing.
When: On Thursday Nights, from 6:15pm-7pm
Where: Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson, NC
Fee: The cost is $1 for Members and $2 for Non-Members
Registration link: You can register by going to hvrpd.recdesk.com or stopping by the Aycock Rec Center
Contact: The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-9400
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