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Who: Vance County and the Vance County Regional Farmers Market

What: Seeking applications for Farmers Market Manger

When: Ongoing applications being accepted

Where: Go.NCSU.edu/managerVCRFM

Additional Details: Salary – $17.43 to 22.66 per hour, parttime.  Work includes accepting vendor applications, assigning vendor spaces, monitoring adherence to vendor guidelines, keeping detailed records, planning and coordinating marketing efforts including special events, and coordinating maintenance of the facility and grounds. Must be able to lift 40 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in an outdoor environment regardless of temperature. High school diploma required, Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.

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Who: Christian Women Working Together

What: 100 Women in Red Anniversary Program

When: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Where: Oak Level United Church of Christ, 5631 Jackson Town Road in the Drewry Community

Additional Details: The speaker for the occasion is the Rev. Richardson from Saint Gideon Church of Hollister, NC. All are welcome. Please come out and support. There is no charge. A love offering is welcome. There will be three gift baskets given out: one for the oldest person present; one for the most members present; and one for the farthest traveled.

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Who: Vance County Association of Educators (VCAE)

What: Public Education Candidate Forum

When: Feb 17, 5:30 p.m. -8 p.m.

Where: Aycock Recreation Center

Additional Details: Meet the candidates running for Vance County Board of Commissioners, Vance County Board of Education, Sheriff, NC Senate District 11, NC House District 32, Vance County Clerk of Superior Court. Candidates will respond to questions by VCAE members, light refreshments will be provided. All Vance County residents and VCAE members are invited to attend. This is a non-partisan forum for informational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by the Vance County Association of Educators.

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Who: Henderson Family YMCA

What: Blood Drive

When: Monday, February 23rd from 9 AM to 1:30 PM.

Where: 380 Ruin Creek Rd

Additional Details: One donation helps up to three people — especially in need of O-, O+, and Power Red donors. Power Red donors are O, A- and B-. But all types are welcome! Use the code HendersonYMCA when booking at 1-800-RED-CROSS, redcrossblood.org, or the Blood Donor App. You can also scan a QR code on the hendersonymca.org web site.

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Who: Vance County Middle School

What: 220 Trout Plate Fundraiser

When: March 2nd from 4pm-7pm

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

Additional Details: Plates are $11. Each plate includes Trout, Fries, Coleslaw and Hushpuppies. You may purchase a ticket from the front desk at Vance County Middle School at 293 Warrenton Rd, Henderson, NC 27537 or you can purchase a plate the date of the event. Take out only.

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Who: Remote Area medical Volunteer Corps

What: Seeking volunteers — Seeking volunteer medical, dental, and vision professionals and general staff to support its March 28-29 clinic in Henderson. They also need volunteers to help set up and take down on March 27 and March 29. Overnight parking volunteers are also needed. And interpreters.

When: March 27-29

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

Additional Details: To volunteer go to ramusa.org/volunteer or call 865-579-1530

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Who: American Red Cross (Greater Triangle Area Chapter)

What: Disaster Action Team Boot Camp

When: March 28th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Granville County United Way (600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565)

Additional Details: Get training to volunteer with the Red Cross when there is a disaster in our community. Volunteers assist after first responders have completed their work, providing help to neighbors with emergency food, clothing, shelter, and others.

Register Now: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=16222

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Who: Pink With A Passion

What: All Cancer Awareness Walk

When: April 18, 930 a.m to 1 p.m.

Where: Warren County Recreation Complex (840 US1/158, Warrenton, NC)

Additional Details: Walk to raise awareness for cancer, celebrate survivors, and honor loved ones. Special performance by Gregory Amos. Everyone is welcome.

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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: Vance County American 250 Committee

What: Regular Meetings

When: The first Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM 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: 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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