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What: National Day of Prayer and Repentance. Calling ALL CHURCHES!

When: Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 6pm

Where: Vance County Middle School Football Field, 293 Warrenton Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Fee: No fee

Contact: Minister Delilah Marrow for questions

Phone/email: (252) 422-1202

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Who: Watkins Fire Department

What: BBQ/Chicken Fundraiser

When: Friday, May 2nd, 2025. Starting at 11am, until they’ve sold out.

Where: Watkins Fire Department, 1590 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Fee: $12 gets you your choice of Pork BBQ or Chicken, Potatoes, Slaw, Bread and Dessert. $15 gets you a Combo Plate.

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Who: The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation

What: Non-profit engagement meeting

When: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. Starting at 3:30pm. RSVP by May 2nd.

Where: Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To learn more about the non-profits in the area

Fee: Free

Contact: You can RSVP by contacting the Chamber

Phone/email: (252) 438-8414 or sandra@hendersonvance.org

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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church

What: Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box “Beyond The Box Event”. Natasha Ivanova will be sharing how an Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box changed her life. Everyone is invited to come and hear her life changing testimony. Refreshments will be served.

When: May 3rd, 2025 from 2-4pm

Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. Henderson

Fee: This is a free event available to the public.

Contact: North Henderson Baptist Church for more information

Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com

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Who: Plank Chapel UMC

What: “The Gathering”. The Gathering is a monthly Community-building meeting with fellowship, neighborhood news, a meal, and a program on topics of current interest. Everyone is invited, but especially Kittrell-Bobbitt area neighbors.

When: May 3rd from 4-6 p.m.

Where: Plank Chapel, 3047 Bobbitt Rd., Kittrell, NC 27544

Fee: No fee

Contact: Vernon Scott Ritchey for more information

Phone/email: (252) 438-6115 or ritcheyvs@nc.rr.com

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Who: Clearview Church

What: Cowboy Comedy Play – “West of Pecos”

When: Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm. Sunday, May 4th at 7pm. Monday, May 5th at 10am.

Where: Clearview Church, 3485 Highway 158 Business, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: Any donations received will benefit Shepherd Youth Ranch, a ministry based in Creedmoor that helps those in need through horses.

Fee: $5 per ticket. Donations will also be accepted

Contact: Clearview Church for more information or for tickets

Phone/email: (252) 438-8433 or info@clearviewbc.org

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Who: St. Joseph the Worker Church

What: Barn Sale and Festival. The Sale includes furniture, pottery, dishes, small appliances, artwork, baskets, bedding, decorations, lake items, tools, and sporting goods.

When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. From 8AM-12PM

Where: St. Joseph the Worker Church, 842 US Hwy 158 Bus W, Warrenton, NC 27589

Contact: Sandy Elking for more information

Phone/email: (513) 202-6590 or se1121@hotmail.com

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Who: Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society

What: Spring Fling Pet Palooza! Fun for the whole family! Pets Welcome! Food Trucks – Mother’s Day Crafts – Vendors – Photo Booth – Games & Activities – Raffles

When: May 3rd, 2025. 11 am – 4 pm

Where: 284 US 158 Bypass, Henderson, NC

Fee: No fee

Contact: Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society

Phone/email: (252) 572-2219 or info@rcaps.org

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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation

What: 41st Annual Golf Tournament

When: May 5 and 6, 2025 – Lunch/Registration at 11:30am – Shotgun Start at 1:00pm

Where: Henderson Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To raise funds for scholarships to help eligible students with the cost of tuition and books, as well as emergency grants.

Fee: Costs and sponsorship packet can be found at https://www.vgcc.edu/foundation/golf-tournament/

Contact: The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation for more information

Phone/email: foundation@vgcc.edu

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Who: North Carolina Welcome Center on I-85 North in cooperation with the NC Department of Commerce

What: National Tourism Day Celebration

When: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 from 10am-2pm

Where: North Carolina Welcome Center-Interstate 85 North, 231 Interstate 85, Norlina, NC 27563

Why: To observe National Travel & Tourism Week (May 4-10)

Fee: Free

Contact: Brian Fletcher for more information

Phone/email: (252) 456-3236 or brian.fletcher@commerce.nc.gov

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Who: National Association of Letter Carriers

What: Food Drive. Put your non-perishable donation in a bag by your mailbox or in your mailbox. They’ll deliver it to a local food bank.

When: Saturday May 10th, 2025

Why: All food collected in Vance County goes to organizations in Vance County and all food collected in Warren County goes to organizations in Warren County.

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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home

What: Community Information Series – “Vaping & School-Aged Children” Presented by Elder Shondra Jordan. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

When: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025. From 6pm-7pm.

Where: Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S Chestnut St, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To discuss the impact of vaping on youth, how it affects their health, and what parents and guardians should know.

Fee: No Fee

Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home for more information

Phone/email: (252) 430-6824

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Who: Blessed Trinity Ministries

What: Community Outdoor Revival, “TURN BACK TO GOD IN WORSHIP, PRAYER AND REPENTANCE” by Rev. Dr. Almice Floyd Gill, Pastor. Guest Revivalists Nightly

When: JUNE 2 – 6, 2025 at 7:00PM

Where: BACK TO EDEN 475 SATTERWHITE POINT ROAD HENDERSON, NC 27537

Fee: No fee

Contact: Blessed Trinity Ministries for more information

Phone/email: BlessedTrinityMinistries@protonmail.com

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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church

What: Vacation Bible School, God’s Laboratory is coming to Spring Street MBC!

When: June 23–27 from 6–8 PM. Register today and bring your friends!

Link to registration: tinyurl.com/SSMBCVBS2025. Registration is optional, but we encourage you to sign up.

Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To be a part of a week of faith, fun, and exciting experiments as we dive into God’s Word like never before.

Fee: This hands-on adventure is free & perfect for all ages—from youth to adults!

Contact: Brielle for more information

Phone/email: (252) 492-3992 or springstreetvbs@gmail.com

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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 United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

Contact: FUMC of Henderson for more information or Tom Church if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.

Phone/email: FUMC – (252) 438-8791. Tom Church – (252) 432-3845 or tchurch219@gmail.com

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Who: Vance County Housing Authority at Lincoln Height Apartments

What: Accepting applications for two and three bedroom apartments. Applicants will need to bring original birth certificates and original social security cards for everyone on the application. They must also bring a photo ID for everyone over 18. Applications must be completed in the office.

When: Applications are accepted on Tuesdays, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm

Where: 224 Lincoln St, Henderson, NC 27536

Contact: Lincoln Height Apartments for more information

Phone/email: (252) 438-6127

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Who: The Salvation Army

What: Food distribution through their food pantry

When: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am-3:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

Where: The Salvation Army of Henderson, 2292 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537

Why: Providing food assistance to area families in need

Fee: No fee

Contact: The Salvation Army of Henderson if you would like to volunteer

Phone/email: 252-438-7107

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