-Event schedule information courtesy Cindy Robinson, Volunteer, Vance County Relay for Life
With only four days to go until the 2018 Vance County Relay for Life, Relay organizers have released an event schedule for teams, volunteers, survivors and participants.
This year’s Relay for Life event will be held, for the first time in downtown Henderson, this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Specifically, the event will be held in the square between the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library and the Henderson Police Department.
The opening ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m.
The theme for this year’s Relay is the yellow brick road from “The Wizard of Oz.” Saturday’s event will feature all of the prepurchased bricks laid out to form a “yellow brick road” of those who have fought cancer.
Between donations and fundraising events, organizers hope to raise at least $100,000 for cancer research this year.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11 – 11:50 a.m. Welcome Everyone to Relay (Intro MC Trey Snide with WIZS)
(11:05 a.m.) Prayer (Ryan Hill)
(11:10 a.m.) National Anthem
(11:20 a.m.) Welcome (Mayor Eddie Ellington)
(11:25 a.m.) Welcome (Downtown Development Director- Kaine Riggan)
(11:30 a.m.) Opening Ceremony – Survivor Walk
(11:50 a.m.) Somewhere Over the Rainbow
12 – 1 p.m. Brake Tyme Band
1:05 p.m. Contest – (Best Witch’s Cackle)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Brake Tyme Band
2:35 p.m. Contest – (Best Cowardly Lion’s Roar)
3 – 4 p.m. Brake Tyme Band
4:05 p.m. Contest – (Best Skippers)
4:30 – 6 p.m. Tranzition Band
6 p.m. Contest – (Best Ruby Slippers)
6:15 p.m. Caregiver Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Survivor & Caregiver Walk – Torch carried by Natalie Watkins Brooks
7:30 p.m. Blessed Generation Youth Group
8 – 9:20 p.m. Unashamed Southern Gospel Quartet
9:30 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony
9:45 p.m. Moment of Silence followed by Prayer – Reverend Michael Hobbs
10 p.m. Contest and Raffle Winners Announced
10:45 p.m. Wrap up of Event
11 p.m. Closing Prayer – Pastor Abidan Shah
ON-GOING EVENT SCHEDULE
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reading of “Wizard of Oz” in Children’s Circle at Perry Memorial Library
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Silent Auction in McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center lobby
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Amusement ride – $3 per person
1 – 5 p.m. Horse & buggy rides will be available at the corner of Breckenridge and Wyche Street – $5 per person.
VENDOR & TEAM SCHEDULE
7 a.m. Trailers and cookers arrive for set-up. MUST BE SET-UP BY 8 A.M.
8 a.m. ALL TEAMS or anyone with tents arrive. MUST BE SET-UP BY 9 A.M.
*Teams with tents: dismantling of tents not allowed until 11 p.m. (end of Relay)
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Plenty of Programs for Adults at Perry Memorial Library
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library website
Upcoming events for adults at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson:
Adult Summer Reading – Saturday, June 16 – Friday, August 3. Reading, Movies, Programs, Prizes. Pick up prize card at the Reference Desk.
Photograph & Document Preservation Program – Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Experienced digitizers will facilitate this program and have equipment available to digitize items. Bring any photo or documents, a flash drive and any questions you may have.
Books to Movies Book Club – Monday, June 25 from 5 – 8 p.m. The movie “The Martian” based on the novel by Andy Weir will be viewed followed by a discussion on both the movie and the novel. Books are available at the library now for checkout. Bring a bag dinner and a friend!
Cookies & Coloring – first Sunday of every month from 1 – 2:30 p.m. All materials provided by the library.
Needlework Club (formerly the Knitting Club) – every other Monday from 1 – 3 p.m. Check the library’s calendar for exact dates. All adults – all needle crafts – all skill levels.
Roanoke Rapids’ First Baptist Invites Youth to Vacation Bible School
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Rev. Donald West, First Baptist Church – Roanoke Rapids
TEAM JESUS Vacation Bible School will take place at First Baptist Church in Roanoke Rapids July 9 – 13 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Olympic themed VBS will include Olympic Bible lessons, games, snacks, crafts, music, puppet shows and great Olympic fun. This exciting VBS is for preschoolers through 12th graders.
The church is located at 515 Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids just one mile from Interstate 95 and 20 minutes east of Littleton.
For more information, call 252-537-6171 or access the church website at www.fbcrrweb.org or the church Facebook page. All kids and youth are invited to experience this Olympic challenge!
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/by LarryMako Medical & Medical Arts Raise Over $1K for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
/by Kelly BondurantWith the recent hot, summer temperatures, Medical Arts Pharmacy and Mako Medical Laboratories picked the perfect time to partner together and hold an ice cream fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis.
Held at Medical Arts Pharmacy, 235 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, on Friday, June 15, the group raised $1,100 in funds, with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Ice cream was provided by FRESH. Local Ice Cream, a mom and pop ice cream shop based out of Raleigh, NC.
“The City of Henderson was very supportive – from the Health Department to Rose Oil, we had a ton of people come out last Friday,” said McEachern.
“Business leaders from Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Rose Oil, Phillips, Dorsey, Thomas, Waters, & Brafford CPA Firm, Mayor Eddie Ellington, Henderson Councilwoman Sara Coffey and many others stopped by to support this great cause,” Kirby said.
Mako and Medical Arts’ mutual connection with Cystic Fibrosis made this focus an obvious choice according to Kirby, “Mako has a personal connection with Cystic Fibrosis and our pharmacy takes care of several patients from the community. Medical Arts is committed to providing the best pharmaceutical care for the people of Vance and surrounding counties, and we were delighted to be able to give back to our community in this way!”
“We are working hard to make a lasting impact in Henderson; this was one step in the right direction,” McEachern said.
Photos courtesy Cara White Kirby
Relay for Life Only Four Days Away – Event Schedule Released!
/by Kelly Bondurant-Event schedule information courtesy Cindy Robinson, Volunteer, Vance County Relay for Life
With only four days to go until the 2018 Vance County Relay for Life, Relay organizers have released an event schedule for teams, volunteers, survivors and participants.
This year’s Relay for Life event will be held, for the first time in downtown Henderson, this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Specifically, the event will be held in the square between the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library and the Henderson Police Department.
The opening ceremony will begin promptly at 11 a.m.
The theme for this year’s Relay is the yellow brick road from “The Wizard of Oz.” Saturday’s event will feature all of the prepurchased bricks laid out to form a “yellow brick road” of those who have fought cancer.
Between donations and fundraising events, organizers hope to raise at least $100,000 for cancer research this year.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11 – 11:50 a.m. Welcome Everyone to Relay (Intro MC Trey Snide with WIZS)
(11:05 a.m.) Prayer (Ryan Hill)
(11:10 a.m.) National Anthem
(11:20 a.m.) Welcome (Mayor Eddie Ellington)
(11:25 a.m.) Welcome (Downtown Development Director- Kaine Riggan)
(11:30 a.m.) Opening Ceremony – Survivor Walk
(11:50 a.m.) Somewhere Over the Rainbow
12 – 1 p.m. Brake Tyme Band
1:05 p.m. Contest – (Best Witch’s Cackle)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Brake Tyme Band
2:35 p.m. Contest – (Best Cowardly Lion’s Roar)
3 – 4 p.m. Brake Tyme Band
4:05 p.m. Contest – (Best Skippers)
4:30 – 6 p.m. Tranzition Band
6 p.m. Contest – (Best Ruby Slippers)
6:15 p.m. Caregiver Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Survivor & Caregiver Walk – Torch carried by Natalie Watkins Brooks
7:30 p.m. Blessed Generation Youth Group
8 – 9:20 p.m. Unashamed Southern Gospel Quartet
9:30 p.m. Luminaria Ceremony
9:45 p.m. Moment of Silence followed by Prayer – Reverend Michael Hobbs
10 p.m. Contest and Raffle Winners Announced
10:45 p.m. Wrap up of Event
11 p.m. Closing Prayer – Pastor Abidan Shah
ON-GOING EVENT SCHEDULE
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reading of “Wizard of Oz” in Children’s Circle at Perry Memorial Library
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Silent Auction in McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center lobby
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Amusement ride – $3 per person
1 – 5 p.m. Horse & buggy rides will be available at the corner of Breckenridge and Wyche Street – $5 per person.
VENDOR & TEAM SCHEDULE
7 a.m. Trailers and cookers arrive for set-up. MUST BE SET-UP BY 8 A.M.
8 a.m. ALL TEAMS or anyone with tents arrive. MUST BE SET-UP BY 9 A.M.
*Teams with tents: dismantling of tents not allowed until 11 p.m. (end of Relay)
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Kerr Lake’s Independence Day Celebration Set for Sat., June 30
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Norman Dickerson, Admin. Assistant, Vance County Department of Tourism
Independence Day Weekend Celebration – Fireworks, Entertainment & Food
Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point, in Henderson, NC on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
Entertainment presented by “Frankie Faucet & The Drips” Band.
Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Enjoy the music and good food.
FREE event admission, but $7.00 per car gate fee charged by NC State Parks.
7 – 10 p.m.
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED!
Directions: From I-85, take Exit 217 and follow the signs to the park. Park entrance located directly across from 6254 Satterwhite Point Road.
Sponsored by Vance County Department of Tourism – www.kerrlake-nc.com
(This is not a paid advertisement; however, there are paid advertisements on WIZS for this event)