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Who: Franklinton Lions Club

What: Pancake Supper

When: Thursday, January 8th, from 5pm-8pm

Where: Franklinton Lions Club, 205 S Chavis St, Franklinton, NC 27525

Additional Details: Donations are $10

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Who: Vance County American 250 Committee

What: Regular Meetings

When: The first Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM, beginning January 8, 2026, unless otherwise announced

Where: Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Building, 326 S. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To plan, coordinate, and implement local programs and events in celebration of the United States Semi quincentennial (“American 250”) consistent with the statewide and national initiatives

Additional Details: All meetings are open to the public.  Members of the public and media may attend in person or view meetings streamed live on the County’s YouTube channel. For additional information, contact the County Manager’s Office at (252) 738-2000 or email info@vancecounty.org

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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home

What: Community Information Series – “Understanding Medicaid 1915(I) Services, Support for Families and Professionals”

When: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 from 6-7pm

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

Additional Details: You will learn about new Medicaid Services, understand how 1915(I) replaces B3 Services and what that means for families, getting guidance for eligibility and what resources are available. For more information contact Baskerville Funeral Home at (252) 430-6824

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Who: The Vance & Adjacent Counties Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (VACIMA)

What: An MLK Jr. Celebration

When: January 18th, 2026 at 3pm

Where: Dickies Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2996 Faulkner Town Rd, Henderson, NC

Why: To recognize and remember the Honoree in Memoriam – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Additional Details: The Featured Preacher for the event will be Rev. Dr. Johnny B. Hill, Pastor of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Bunn, NC. Appearances will be made by the VACIMA President, Rev. Charles E. Walton, along with Host Pastor, Rev. Dr. Jeannette Floyd. There will be performances by the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Choir

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Who: Remote Area Medical (R.A.M.)

What: A FREE pop-up clinic offering dental, vision, and medical services for all

When: The clinic will be held on March 28th and 29th, 2026. The patient parking lot opens on Friday, March 27th, at 11:59pm, and patients will be seen starting Saturday 6am and Sunday 6am.

Where: Vance Charter School, located at 2090 Ross Mill Rd in Henderson

Additional Details: NO insurance, NO ID, and NO appointment needed. Services include eye exams, glaucoma testing, glasses made on-site, dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, general medical care, women’s health, and more. Services are first-come, first-served, so be sure to come as early! Come prepared with your own food, water, and medications for the day. For more information, call 865-579-1530 or visit ramusa.org

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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 the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

Additional Details: Contact FUMC of Henderson at (252) 438-8791 for more information or if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.

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