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The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will host a Memorial Service Monday, May 29 at 10 am at the Post 60 Building, corner of Garnett and Spring Streets, in downtown Henderson. The public is invited to join Post 60 as they honor our Vance County Armed Forces personnel who fell in battle and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the wars of this great Nation. Also please take a moment during this Memorial Holiday weekend to come by the post grounds to view the white crosses displaying the names of the fallen from Vance County.
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Operation Coffee & Camaraderie will take place on Saturday June 3rd, 9am at the American Legion Post #60 Building, 110 E Spring Street Henderson NC. FREE & Open to ALL Veterans regardless of membership status. No membership to any organization required! Operation Coffee & Camaraderie is a monthly event organized by Britany Wilson designed to bring veterans together in a safe judgment free zone to allow them the camaraderie they miss they so much among their brothers and sisters in arms. Coffee and Light Breakfast is always provided.
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Vance County Schools announces the summer literacy kick off at the Center for Innovation, 219 Charles St., in Henderson, Wednesday morning, June 7th at 9. Enjoy prizes, refreshments and more. This is the kickoff for the summer reading program and book vending machine sponsored by Vance Co. Schools.
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The Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce presents Women in Business, the 2nd in a series of Local Ladies in Leadership. The event will be held Thursday, June 8th at 12noon in the Farm Bureau Room at Perry Memorial Library, 201 Breckenridge St. The cost is $20 per person, lunch included. The guest speaker will be McKinley Perkinson, Vance Co. Economic Development Director. To register email vanessa@hendersonvance.org or call 252-438-8414. Please register by June 5th.
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Infinite Possibilities Inc. will present a Community Information session on Bullying to be held Tuesday, June 13th from 6-7 pm at Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S. Chestnut St. in Henderson. For more information on this program please call 252-430-6824 or 919-624-5752. For more information on Infinite Possibilities and their advocation for victims of Domestic violence and sexual assault call 252-431-1926 or 252-257-1044. Infinite Possibilities crisis hotline is 252-425-2492.
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The Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department present the Third Annual Henderson Juneteenth Festival from 2pm to 8pm Saturday June 17th at the Vance Country Courthouse Square in Downtown Henderson. Music, African Storytelling, food trucks, vendors, a bounce house, face painting and kids crafts will all be happening and the event will feature performances by Purple Admonition and Work in Progress. For more information contact Alisha Shaw at 252-438-2670 or by email at alishashow@henderson.nc.gov.
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Vance and Adjacent Counties Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance presents its Golf Classic as part of the Juneteenth celebration on Monday, June 19th, 9am at the Henderson Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr. The Tournament will benefit scholarships and a wide range of worship and mission initiatives. Tournament cost is $95 per person and registration is limited to 72 golfers. For more information and sponsorship opportunities contact Rev. Charles Walton at 252-213-0206, Dr. Ron Cava at 252-432-3656 or Rev. Calvin A. Brooks Sr. at 919-602-4102.
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Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department present the Great Gatsby Adult Prom for those 35 and older on Saturday, July 29th from 8pm until Midnight. This is a ticket only event and tickets are $25 with a formal dress code strictly enforced. Light refreshments will be served so come and dance the night away. Tickets can be purchased through June 30th at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd. For more information contact Shantel Hargrove at 252-430-0382 or at shantelhargrove@henderson.nc.gov or Alisha Shaw at 252-438-2670 or at alishashaw@henderson.nc.gov.
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Arts & Crafts, Field Trips, Outdoor fun, games and more! It’s all part of the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Dept.’s Summer Day Camp from June 12th through August 11th for children five to thirteen years of age. Hours are 7:30am until 6pm Monday through Friday at Aycock Recreation Center. Cost is $50 per week per child. Pre-registration and payment are required. For more information contact Alisha Shaw at 252-438-2670 or alishashaw@henderson.nc.gov.
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The Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department reminds everyone that it’s The Year of the Trail in North Carolina and encourages everyone to visit the trails located at Fox Pond Park. With four different trails totaling two and half miles at Fox Pond Park you will find it the ideal place to stretch your legs. Fox Pond Park is located just off Vicksboro Rd.