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Who: The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation
What: Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction – “Unlocking Possibilities: You Are Key”
When: Saturday, April 5, from 6pm-9pm
Where: HighRock Farms, 2317 Enon Road, Oxford, NC 27565
Why: Event proceeds will support students facing unforeseen financial crises.
Fee: Tickets are $75 each and may be purchased through The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation office. Only 150 tickets will be sold, so be sure to get yours early! To purchase tickets online, go to www.vgcc.edu/the-vgcc-foundation-online-gifts and enter “Gala” in the Designation box. To purchase tickets using any other method, please email foundation@vgcc.edu or call (252) 738-3264.
Contact: The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation for more information
Phone/email: foundation@vgcc.edu
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Who: The Granville County Historical Museum
What: Art Unveiling and Reception. The public is invited to attend.
When: The reception is on Sunday, April 6th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Where: Granville County Historical Museum at 1 Museum Lane in Oxford.
Why: To honor noted Granville County historian Mark Pace.
Fee: No Fee
Contact: For more information contact Toni Anne Wheeler at the museum or Frank Timberlake.
Phone/email: Toni Anne Wheeler – (919) 693-9706. Frank Timberlake – (919) 805-0055.
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Who: St. John Baptist Church
What: Pastoral Installation for Rev. Cora Vass Boyd. Guest speaker Reverend Chad Armstrong, Pastor of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC.
When: Sunday, April 6th, 2025 starting at 4pm.
Where: St. John Baptist Church, 490 Jacksontown Road, Middleburg, NC.
Why: To celebrate and induct Pastor-elect, Rev. Cora Vass Boyd as pastor of St. John Baptist Church.
Fee: No fee
Contact: St. John Baptist Church for more information.
Phone/email: (252) 438-8844
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Who: Granville County Veterans Services
What: Veterans Breakfast
When: Monday, April 7th. Starting at 8AM.
Where: Vance Granville Community College Civic Center, Building #9, 200 Community College Rd, Henderson, NC
Fee: Free and open to all Veterans
Contact: Albert Spiess for more information
Phone/email: (919) 693-1484 or albert.spiess@granvillecounty.org
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Who: New Providence Christian Missionary Baptist Church
What: 220 Fundraiser, Get a plate which includes, Trout, coleslaw, hushpuppies and fries. Take Out Only.
When: Monday, April 7th, 2025 from 4pm-7pm
Where: 220 Restaurant, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: Donation is $10
Contact: Minister Rosa Marks for more information or for tickets
Phone/email: (252) 213-7076
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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home
What: Community Information Series – “Gentiva Hospice” presented by Scottie Overby, Hospice Care Consultant. Open to the public.
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6pm-7pm
Where: Chapel of Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S. Chestnut Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: Free
Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home for more information
Phone/email: (252) 430-6824
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Who: Invision Diagnostics
What: Pink with a Passion Event. FREE 3D Mammograms! The Mammogram Bus will be onsite, offering 25 free screenings! A Tree of Hope Ceremony – A special moment of remembrance & strength. Live Band, DJ, Food Trucks, Vendors, & Kid-Friendly Activities – A full day of fun, connection, and celebration!
When: Saturday, April 12th, 2025. From 9AM-2PM
Where: Warren County Recreation Complex, 840 US-158 BYP Warrenton, NC 27589
Why: To offer free mammogram tests and to honor those affected by breast cancer.
Fee: No fee
Contact: To schedule a 3-D mammogram test
Phone/email: Go to https://appointments.invisiondiagnostics.com/appoinment/
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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church
What: Musical Program. Master of ceremony will be Seamon Rice. Appearing on the program will be: The Praise Team of Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, Bro. Terrence Foster Voice of Praise of Big Ruin Creek, Minister Brenda Rice, The McShaw of Henderson, The Gospel Herald’s of Henderson, The Daughters of Zion from Virginia, Mount Cavalry Choir, Blessed by Four from Louisburg, Sister Shirley McCaden and Company, The Gospel Disciple of Henderson, and the Men of Harmony.
When: April 13, 2025 at 3pm
Where: 16 big Run Creek Ln., Henderson NC
Fee: No fee
Contact: Minister Elaine Alston
Phone/email: (252) 204-8884 or dorothy_Wim49@yahoo.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Their annual Easter Egg Hunt. There will also be a free hotdog lunch provided.
When: April 19 at 11am
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St. in Henderson
Fee: No fee
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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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: 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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