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Who: Remote Area Medical (RAM)
What: Free Healthcare Clinic
When: March 1st and 2nd, 2025. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m.
Where: Vance Charter School, 2090 Ross Mill Road, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: To provide dental, vision, and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services.
Fee: No fee, no insurance, and no ID required
Contact: Remote Area Medical for more information
Phone/email: (865) 579-1530 or www.ramusa.org. You can also visit the Facebook Event for this clinic at https://www.facebook.com/events/8837757362987556/
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Who: The J.F. Webb Warrior Troupe
What: The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition
When:
- Friday, February 28th at 7pm
- Saturday, March 1st at 2pm
- Saturday, March 1st at 7pm
- Saturday, March 8th at 2pm
Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime
Where: Northern Granville Middle School, 3144 Webb School Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
Fee: Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or at http://our.show/webbwizard
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Who: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department
What: Stew Sale
When: Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Starting at 7am. It’s first come first serve.
Where: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department, 1516 S Cokesbury Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Fee: $10 a quart
Contact: Bob Parks for more information
Phone/email: (252) 492-5667 or cokesburyfire@gmail.com
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Who: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church
What: Their monthly Community “Gathering”. A program on the County’s 911 system will be presented by Vivian Lassiter and Travis Fulcher from the Vance County Emergency Services.
When: Saturday, March 1st, 2025 from 4PM-6PM
Where: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Bobbitt Rd, Kittrell, NC 27544
Why: To share information, fellowship, and a meal.
Fee: No fee
Contact: Scott Ritchey
Phone/email: (252) 915-0294 or ritcheyvs@aol.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Concert featuring GrassStreet. Everyone is invited to join us for a night of worship through bluegrass Gospel music.
When: Sunday, March 2nd 2025 starting at 5pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: No fee
Contact: Eddie Nutt
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Vance-Granville Community College in partnership with the Triangle North HealthCare Foundation
What: NC MedAssist, Mobile Free Pharmacy Program.
When: Friday, March 7, 2025. From 9AM-2PM
Where: VGCC Civic Center, 200 Community College Road Henderson, NC 27537, Building 9
Why: To take home free over-the-counter medicine items such as allergy, cough and cold, pain relief, vitamins, children’s medicine, and more!
Fee: No fee, open to everyone 18 years of age or older. No appointment or registration required. No income eligibility. No I.D. required.
Contact: To order your medicine online, you can go to www.medassist.org/mobile. Online ordering is from February 7th through February 28th.
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Who: The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church
What: Fish Fry Fundraiser
When: Monday, March 10th, from 4pm-7pm
Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536
Why: All proceeds will be used to support our Local Ministries which include ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, GRACE Ministries, Rebuilding Hope and many others.
Fee: $10 per plate
Contact: Jerry Parrish for more information
Phone/email: (252) 438-6306 or (919) 810-8646
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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home
What: Community Information Series – Genesis Project 1, Mental Health and School Age Children. Presented by Dr. Trasha J. Black, PHD, LCMHC and Earl Owens III, Outreach and AMP; Enrollment Manager. For all ages.
When: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025. From 6pm-7pm
Where: Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S Chestnut St, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: No fee
Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home for more information
Phone/email: (252) 430-6824
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Who: Carolina United for Change
What: The 2025, 3rd Annual Torch Awards. Appearances will be made by Alice Sallins, Tracy Madigan along with Dasha Stutson. Band Performance by Just Friends.
When: Sunday, March 16th, 2025. Doors open at 4pm
Where: Southern Charm Events Center, 200 S. Garnett St. Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To celebrate our exceptional community members achievements and dedication!
Fee: Admission is $30
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Who: ACTS – Area Christians Together in Service
What: Fish Fry Fundraiser – Trout Dinner including fish, fries, slaw
When: Monday, March 17 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant – 1812 Norlina Road
Why: For continued support of the local food bank
Cost: $10 per plate; Tickets available locally but it’s Take Out Only and you can just drive up and pay
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Who: Bridge to Peace Vance County, in collaboration with the NC Department of Public Safety’s Governors Crime Commission and the NC Office of Violence Prevention
What: Vance County Community Listening Session – “Breaking the Cycle” A Community-Driven Approach to Ending Violence. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
When: Monday March 17th, 2025. From 6pm-8pm
Where: Southern Charm Event Center, 200 S. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To have a powerful conversation on building a safer, stronger Vance County.
Fee: No fee
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Chicken plate sale. The plate will consist of 1/2 a BBQ Chicken, boiled potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert. Drinks will be available if you eat in.
When: Saturday, March 22nd from 4-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536
Fee: Plates will be $10 each
Contact: Eddie Nutt for more information
Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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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: 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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