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Who: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
What: Annual Day of Service – Jumpathon
When: Sat, 17 Jan 2026 from 11a-1p
Where: Kearah’s Place – 946 W Andrews Ave, Suite O, Henderson NC 27536
Additional Details: Youth Auxiliaries are hosting a “Jump-a-thon”. Open to the public and all ages; jump rope
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Who: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
What: Annual Day of Service – Finer Beginnings Baby Shower
When: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 from 3p-430p
Where: Tiffany’s of Henderson – 110 S Garnett St
Additional Details: Information on maternal and infant vaccinations, give aways, q&a sessions, raffle
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Who: The Vance & Adjacent Counties Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (VACIMA)
What: An MLK Jr. Celebration
When: January 18th, 2026 at 3pm
Where: Dickies Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2996 Faulkner Town Rd, Henderson, NC
Why: To recognize and remember the Honoree in Memoriam – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Additional Details: The Featured Preacher for the event will be Rev. Dr. Johnny B. Hill, Pastor of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Bunn, NC. Appearances will be made by the VACIMA President, Rev. Charles E. Walton, along with Host Pastor, Rev. Dr. Jeannette Floyd. There will be performances by the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church Choir
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Who: Henderson Family YMCA
What: MLK Day of Service – a Rise Against Hunger Volunteer Event
When: January 19th from 10am-2:30pm
Where: Vance-Granville Community College, 200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by helping package meals for those in need. Help Package 70,000 meals to fight global hunger
Additional Details: Everyone is welcome! Sign up through our website: https://www.hendersonymca.org/ to help package meals. You can also bring non-perishable food donations for ACTS & ACIM
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Who: Freedom Bridge Resource Center
What: Overdose Prevention Lunch & Learn
When: January 21st at 1:30pm
Where: Freedom Bridge Resource Center, 936 W Andrews Ave, Henderson
Why: Building pathways to safety, recovery, and freedom.
Additional Details: Join us for an educational and empowering Lunch & Learn focused on overdose prevention, awareness, and life-saving strategies. This event is open to community members, families, and service providers. Lunch will be provided.
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Who: Cooks Chapel Church
What: Food Distribution. First Come, First Serve
When: Friday, January 23rd at 2pm
Where: 200 Center St., Henderson
Additional Details: To make a donation feel free to make checks or money orders payable to Cook’s Chapel Church, PO Box 3222, Henderson NC 27536
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Who: Cooks Chapel Church
What: Food Distribution. First Come, First Serve
When: Tuesday, January 27th at 2pm
Where: 200 Center St., Henderson
Additional Details: To make a donation feel free to make checks or money orders payable to Cook’s Chapel Church, PO Box 3222, Henderson NC 27536
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Who: Kerr Lake Country Club in partnership with the Red Cross
What: Blood Drive
When: Tuesday, February 17th from 1:30pm-6pm
Where: Kerr Lake Country Club in the Banquet Room, 600 Hedrick Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: Your blood will help save lives
Additional Details: Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter KLCC to schedule an appointment
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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: 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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