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The annual convention of the Vance County Republican Party will convene Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 602 S. Garnett Street (across the street from the Henderson American Legion). Registration opens at 5:30 PM. The convention opens with precinct meetings starting at 6:30 and the business session begins at 7:00 PM. Delegates to represent Vance County at the State GOP Convention, slated for May 23 – May 26 in Greensboro, will be voted on during this convention. Guests are welcome to attend. However, only Vance County residents who are registered Republicans on or before January 31, 2024 may vote on any convention issue.

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Calvary Baptist Church will be holding spring revival Sunday,  March 24th through Wednesday March 27th. On Sunday the time is 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Monday through Wednesday the time is 7:30 PM. Reverend John Ketter of Edenton, NC will be the guest speaker. Calvary Baptist Church is located at 158 W Bypass in Henderson.  Special music and nursery will be provided.  For more information contact Pastor Doctor Gene Wood at 252-438-4463.

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Registration for Tee Ball, baseball and softball is now underway at Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Dept.  Cost is $40 for residents and $60 for non-residents. Register at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd.,  Monday-Friday from 8am until 9pm, Saturday 10am – 6pm and on Sunday from 1-5pm. Registration ends March 26th  For more information contact Mattie McGhee at mattiemcghee@henderson.nc.gov or at 252-438-3408.

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The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Dept. presents Community Bingo for Seniors every Thursday in 2024 through March 28th from 12:45 to 1:45pm at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd. in Henderson. Those interested can join in by computer, phone or in person. There will be prizes. For information on how to register contact Crystal Allen at 252-431-6091 or at crystalallen@henderson.nc.gov.

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Kittrell Job Corps Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming Community Opportunity Fair, scheduled to take place on March 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. This dynamic event aims to connect job seekers, students, and community members with a myriad of opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Community Opportunity Fair will feature a diverse array of local businesses, organizations, and educational institutions eager to showcase employment opportunities, training programs, internships, and resources available within the community. Attendees will have the chance to network with representatives from various industries, explore career pathways, and gain valuable insights into advancing their careers or pursuing further education. For more information contact Vernell Milon, Outreach Admissions/Career Transition Services Director for Kittrell Job Corps Center at milon.vernell@jobcorps.org or by Phone at  252-438-9116.

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North Henderson Baptist Church 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson, will be having an Easter Egg hunt and free hot dog lunch on March 30 from 11am-1pm. If you have any questions, please contact the church at 252-438-8012.

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Pam Hester, Vance county Tourism Director, will be the guest speaker at the first Women in Business session sponsored by Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce.  This will be held Tuesday, April 9th at 12 noon at Satterwhite Point Community Building. Cost is $20 per person and lunch is included.  Please register by April 4th.  For more Information contact vanessa@hendersonvance.org or call to 252-438-8414.

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Operation Coffee & Camaraderie will take place on Saturday April 6th, 9am at the American Legion Post #60, 110 E Spring Street in Henderson. AVVA (Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America) and American Legion Post #60 would like to cordially invite ALL Veterans regardless of membership status to join us for Coffee and Camaraderie!! This event is held on the first Saturday of each month at the American Legion Post #60. Coffee and Light Breakfast is provided!! This is a FREE event. Open to ALL Veterans!! Please feel free to contact Britany Wilson with any questions or concerns at 919-609-3403.

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Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane in Henderson, invites you to the Worshipper’s Encounter: The Power of the Altar of Sacrifice on Sunday, April 7th at 4:00 PM.   The guest speaker will be Kevin Person, Executive Director of Kingdom Culture Ministries of Siler City. Music will be provided by the Big Ruin Creek Praise Team and the CB Walton Voices of Praise. For more information contact Brenda Rice at 252-657-9122 or Dorothy Wimbush at 252-425-7366.

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The next community info series will be held on Tuesday April 9th from 6 to 7pm at Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S. Chestnut St. in Henderson. The topic of the next community info series will be Dementia Friends of North Carolina. Learn how you can become a dementia friend by attending this one hour informational session to learn about this worldwide movement about living with dementia and the simple things you can do to support someone living with the disease.  Michael Patterson, Family Caregiver Specialist for Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging will be the guest speaker. For more information contact Charlie baskerville at 252-430-6824 or visit baskervillefuneralhomellc.com.

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The Corbitt Preservation Association presents its Spring Fling and Open House on Saturday, April 13th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bennett H. Perry Museum, home of Corbitt Preservation Association, 180 Church St. in Henderson.  This event is open to the public. Corbitt trucks and tractors will be on display and Corbitt merchandise will be available for sale. This is a rain or shine event. All proceeds will benefit the Corbitt Preservation Association.  For more information visit corbitttrucks.com or their Facebook page Corbitt Preservation Association.

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Pink with a Passion presents a Cancer Survivor Walk emceed by Doctor Mary Young and Latarshia Turner Brothers. This free community event will take place from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday April 20th at 840 US 158 in Warrenton. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The event will feature survivor stories, a mammogram bus, the Mac Band, DJ Paul of Fame, food trucks, product vendors and more. Lawn chairs are welcome.

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The Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce presents the State of Local Health Care with guest speaker Bert Beard, CEO at Maria Parham Health on Tuesday, April 23rd at 12 noon at the Southern Charm Event Center, 200 S Garnett St. This informative program with Bert Beard, will let the community know what is happening locally with the health system at the state level with Medicaid expansion, the future of health care, health trends, legislation and access. The cost is $30 per person or $240 for a table of eight. Lunch is included. Register by April 18th by calling Tonya Wilson at 252-438-8414 or via e-mail tanya@hendersonvance.org.

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Vance-Granville Community College is planning to host a VGCC Graduate Career Fair & Mixer at VGCC Main Campus (Henderson, NC) on Thursday, April 25, 2024. This event will offer local and national employers the opportunity to meet and interview quality candidates by conducting on-the-spot and private session interviews for those who are seeking job opportunities.  Not hiring at this moment?  Space will be provided for employers to come and share information with prospective candidates. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Krystal Foxx, Director of Career Services, by phone at 252-738-3346 or by email at foxxk@vgcc.edu.

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New Bethel Baptist Church presents the Henderson Spectacular Saturday April 27th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Saddle Rock Farm, 1786 Weldon’s Mill Rd. in Henderson. It’s a free family fun day with lead line horse rides, hayrides, popcorn, snow cones, drinks, an illusion show, moon bounces, slides, games, puppets and the greatest story ever told. For more information about the Henderson spectacular contact Emily Parker at 919-690-5610 or e-mail emilybreedlove12@gmail.com. You may also contact Bob Fowler with the Child Evangelism Fellowship at 919-779-2825 or lammevents.com.

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Maria Parham Health extends a warm invitation to all area cancer survivors to the Maria Parham Health Cancer Survivor Dinner, a celebration of courage, resilience, and hope. This special event will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, located at 905 Americal Road, Henderson, NC. This evening is dedicated to honoring the strength and tenacity of cancer survivors within our community. It’s an opportunity to come together, share stories of triumph, and offer support to one another. We believe that by standing united, we can inspire and uplift each other in our journey towards healing and recovery. As a survivor, your presence at this event is invaluable. We encourage you to bring along one guest to join in the celebration. Together, let us embrace the spirit of solidarity and resilience that defines the cancer survivor community.  To ensure ample accommodations for all attendees, Maria Parham Health kindly requests that you register or RSVP by calling 252-436-6485.

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ACTS of Henderson is currently accepting donations for the following items:

Canned meat, spaghetti noodles, muffin mix, baked beans, hamburger and chicken helper, canned soups, canned fruit, canned beans, tomato sauce, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, canned greens, cooking spray, cooking oil, garlic and onion powder, sugar and other items.  Items may be brought to the ACTS location at 201 S. William St. any weekday between 8am and 3pm and at other times by appointment.  For more information call 252-492-8231.

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Every second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10am until 2pm, Davis Chapel Baptist Church, 742 N. Chestnut St., will present the Food for the Soul, Clothes for the Cold soup kitchen. This will be open to anyone who needs a hot meal and warm clothes. Anyone who would like to donate coats or clothes can drop items off at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Cary Chapel Rd., Exquized Cuts 2.0, 208 S. Garnett St. or at Eastside Barber Shop, 81 Vicksboro Rd. For donation to help cover the cost of food please contact Darius Pitt at 252-431-6099 or email dariuspitt@henderson.nc.gov.

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Save the date of May 6th and May 7th for the 40th anniversary Vance Granville Community College golf tournament and celebration. For more information about this golf tournament and celebration call 252-738-3264 or e-mail foundation@ vgcc.edu or visit them on the web at vgcc.edu/golf.

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Blessed Trinity Ministries with Rev. Dr. Almice Floyd Gill will sponsor a Community Outdoor Revival May 27th through May 31st at Back to Eden, 475 Satterwhite Pt. Road in Henderson at 6pm nightly.  There will be guest revivalists nightly.

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Vance Senior High Class of 1974 will be celebrating their 50th class reunion on Friday, June 7- Saturday, June 8, 2024. Please contact: Ernestine Bullock Brodie 252-432-9831, Jackie Perry Burton 252-213-0616, or Betty Tucker Boyd 252-432-3967 for information. Zoom meetings are being scheduled to finalize details.

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A painting class takes place every Saturday from 10am until 3pm at Sadie’s Coffee Corner.  The class is hosted by Gretchen Credle.  The class makes key chains, book markers, wooden coasters and more.  All money raised from the sale of items is used to purchase supplies.  For more information call 919-691-1960.

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Project “ROLL ON” is now underway at Rebuilding Hope to gain support in acquiring much needed funds to repair the damaged pavement around our building.  The parking lot and driveways are in real need of resurfacing to prevent damage to vehicles and allow proper drainage from the building.  This project will require about $100,000 to complete it properly.  Rebuilding Hope is funded solely from individuals, churches, and business entities, and they ask for help with continuing this good work.  Please consider any gift to project “ROLL ON” when considering this year’s donations or budgeting a contribution for early next year.  Donations may be made Online at rebuildinghopeinc.org. Select “Donate” on the home page, via mail to 414 Raleigh Rd., Henderson, NC  27536 or in person at 414 Raleigh Rd. from 9 – 3. Mon.-Fri.

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Join the Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Dept. for Yoga with instructor Beryle Lewis every Thursday evening from 6:15 to 7pm at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson.  Cost is $1 for member and $2 for non-members.  For more information contact Crystal Allen at 252-431-6091.

 

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