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Gang-Free in Henderson is one of 10 sites across the state selected to partner with NC Department of Health and Human Services and Healthier Together to offer a six-week-long family vaccination clinic. The clinic is open at 940 County Home Road from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The exception is Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 25) and Friday, Nov. 26. Appointment times are available, but not necessary. Elliott said drop-ins are welcome. The clinic is for individuals of any age. If you need transportation, contact KARTS at 252.438.2573. For more information about the clinic, call 252.598.0067.
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Granville-Vance Public Health is open any weekday to provide Covid vaccine at both locations (Henderson/Oxford) of the health department from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. First doses, second doses, booster doses, and even pediatric doses are all available. Only Pfizer is authorized for kids, but all three types are available – Pfizer, Moderna, and J & J – depending on what you are eligible for and interested in.
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The Drug-Free Coalition of Granville County has launched its second annual Coats for Kids campaign to help area families in need. The goal is to collect 200 new coats, hats, scarves and gloves for children and teenagers by Dec. 11. Donations may be dropped off at the coalition office, 912 College St., Oxford or at the office of the Granville Chamber of Commerce, 120 Hillsboro St. The winter outerwear donations will be collected and delivered to the Flat River Baptist Association for distribution. In addition to clothing, monetary donations also are welcomed. Make checks payable to Drug-Free Coalition of Granville County, Inc. or use the cash app $TeamDFC.
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Basketball Signup – Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is currently registering youth for the 2021-22 basketball season. Patrons may register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd. The deadline to register is Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. For more information, please contact Tara Goolsby at 252.438.3948 (taragoolsby@henderson.nc.gov).
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The Vance/Warren Master Gardener℠ Volunteers invite the public to join our upcoming Garden Chats. The theme for this interactive on-line lecture series is “Fall & Winter: The Most Important Gardening Season.” The gardening tasks of the fall and winter seasons set the stage for a beautiful and productive garden over the following spring and summer, and this educational series will provide step by step guidance to achieve success. Topics include Trees & Shrubs for Birds and Pollinators, Fall Garden Chores, Vegetable Garden Season Extension, Pruning and more. All sessions will use the Zoom video conferencing platform, a free download for computers, smartphones and tablets. This is a free series, but registration is required. Sign up for all sessions, or choose specific topics of interest. For more information and to register, visit http://go.ncsu.edu/mgchat. Details are also available by emailing paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu or by phone (252-438-8188 or 252-257-3640).
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Are you Home Schooling your children this year? Many are doing so, and it’s a great choice. Raleigh Road Baptist Church would like to help you by offering a number of tuition free courses running Monday/Wednesday/Friday, or Tuesday/Thursday. All Courses being offered will be taught from a Christian perspective by experienced educators and professionals. Current courses being offered for Middle School and High School students are: U.S. History, World History, Old & New Testament History and Literature, Introduction to New Testament Greek Language, Comparative Religions, Christian Apologetics, and more. Courses for Grade School Students include Reading Boot Camp. Sports skills camps will also be offered for Physical Education classes. For more information, leave contact information and age of students at 252-492-4911 attention Dr. Bruce Forrest. Every child benefits from a Christian education!
