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Who: Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church
What: Black History Program
When: Sunday, February 22nd starting at 3pm
Where: Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC
Additional Details: The Guests pastor will be Bishop Cornelius Williams of the Birthing Center in Henderson NC. They will be Serving to make a difference. Pastor Charles Burwell and the Big Ruin Creek Church family invite everyone to come out. Contact Dorothy Wimbush for more information at 252-425-7366 or dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com.
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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: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Plate Sale
When: March 21st from 4-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St.
Additional Details: The plates will be $10 each. The plates will consist of BBQ pork, green beans, slaw, bread and a dessert. It will be eat-in or take-out. Contact Eddie Nutt at (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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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: 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: Pink With A Passion
What: All Cancer Awareness Walk
When: April 18 from 9:30am-1pm
Where: Warren County Recreation Complex (840 US1/158, Warrenton, NC)
Other notes: Walk to raise awareness for cancer, celebrate survivors, and honor loved ones. Special performance by Gregory Amos.
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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. The last day for their 50% of on their Christmas Decor is February 26th. The furnishings in the Christmas area are not reduced.
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