-Information courtesy the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page
Music on Main – Downtown Oxford
Friday, August 24, 2018, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Streets will begin closing at 3 p.m.
Performance by BIG LOVE.
Bring a lawn chair, blanket, bug spray and your dancing shoes for a night of family fun!
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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The City of Oxford would like to feature local scenes on the front of its annual greeting card. We invite photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to enter their best photos for a chance to be featured on the front of the City of Oxford’s 2018 or 2019 card, with authorship specified on the back of the card.
To be eligible, the photo must be taken within the City limits and must be scenes that are appropriate for winter or the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.
Entries may be submitted in person to the City Clerk at City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, or by emailing the picture and a brief description of the picture to cbowen@oxfordnc.org.
For more information, please contact Oxford City Hall at 919-603-1100.
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools
On Friday, August 17, 2018, Granville County Public Schools, elected officials, and members of the community celebrated the arrival of NEW teachers to the district. These amazing educators from around the world joined the GCPS family to serve the students of our community.
The 2018 Teacher of the Year, Kimberly Allison (8th Grade Math GC Hawley Middle School) shared her thoughts with the new educators, “You will have great days, and you will have challenging days, but just remember the reason you are there is to make a difference in the life of a child. Go forth and be the inspiration!”
The Granville County Public Schools’ new hires for 2018 include: 1st row: Dani Labrada, Samantha Stewart, Jorge Castaneda, Ife Wilkins, Jennifer Garbutt, Devin Holman 2nd row: Karrie Holt, Brittany Hollowell, Shelbi Preston, Cynthia Wrenn, Roniecia Mack, Sonya Holloway, Tara Baker 3rd row: Bethany Young, Brittany Taylor-Wright, Katrina Tunstall, Holly Navo, Abby Henry, Pooja Vittal, Carol Jon Foxx 4th row: Sharetta Savage, Mary Breedlove, Tiffany Clawson, Morgan Forehand, Ann Peters, Brittany Perkins 5th row: Courtney Finley, Mallory Strelecky, Emily Parham, Abby Kate Lumpkins, Xan Sibley, Annabelle Goller, Leslie Canady 6th row: Andrew Lucas, Kevin Endres, Tivon Abney, Tyrone Fox. (Photo courtesy GCPS)
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The Public Works, Water, & Infrastructure Committee for the Oxford Board of Commissioners has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the First Floor Training Room of City Hall, Oxford.
All those interested are invited to attend.
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a BOE Work Session on Monday, August 20th, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the Granville County Public Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.
The purpose of the meeting will be to receive information and discuss long-term planning options to address school facility needs and capacity in light of declining enrollment. The board will also meet in a Closed Session for Personnel/Attorney-Client Privilege in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 on this evening.
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, September 10, 2018, at 6 p.m.
-Information courtesy Becky Whetstone, Sr. Administrative Support Specialist, City of Oxford
The Public Works, Water & Infrastructure Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, August 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. has been CANCELED and will be rescheduled for a later time.
-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
Randolph Wilson of Kittrell was re-elected president of Rebuilding Hope, Inc. (RHI).
Also re-elected were Bill Overby of Warrenton, secretary; and Walt Slaton of Oxford, treasurer. Overby also was elected to a second three-year term on the board of directors.
Vann Wester of Louisburg was elected vice president and to a first three-year term on the board.
Robert Burnett of Manson was elected to a first three-year term on the board, and Steve Timberlake of Oxford was elected to serve out the unexpired term of a board member who recently moved from the area.
The officers and directors took office August 14, 2018.
RHI, headquartered in Henderson, is a faith-based ministry that uses home repairs to meet physical needs and shares the love of Christ.
Randolph Wilson of Kittrell was recently re-elected president of Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
Carlee Farm, 1003 Carlee Farm Rd., Oxford, will be the site of a Chamber-sponsored Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Learn how to make salsa from your own garden and enjoy a lunch of spring green salad, spaghetti with fresh farm sauce and veggies, yeast roll and honey bun cake.
John and Gena Stephens will provide you with this delicious lunch and give you a hands-on learning experience as part of the “Pick It, Make It, Take It” program.
Attendance is free, but reservations are required. Please RSVP to the Granville County Chamber of Commerce by calling (919) 693-6125.
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— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s “Alive After Five” event will be held tomorrow, August 16, 2018, at Gazebo Park, Central Avenue, in Butner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This second event in the 15th anniversary “Alive After Five” series will feature free admission, concessions and live music by The Konnection Band.
The third, and final, event of the series will be held Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot on Gilliam Street in downtown Oxford. The band Jim Quick & Coastline will be musical guests.
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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Oxford is sponsoring a Behavior & Obedience Training for Dogs & Puppies course. Classes will meet at Hix Gym located at 313 E. Spring Street in Oxford.
Beginner Class Session 1:
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., September 6, 13, 20, 27
Beginner Class Session 2:
Saturdays 2 – 3 p.m., September 8, 15, 25, 29
Advanced Beginner Class Session 1:
Thursdays 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., September 6, 13, 20, 27
Advanced Beginner Class Session 2:
Saturdays 3:15 – 4:15 p.m., September 8, 15, 25, 29
**MUST** bring a hard copy of the dog’s up-to-date vaccination record from vets office to participate.
Dogs must be vaccinated with Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella and Rabies vaccine.
Puppies must be 14 weeks old and have had at least 2 distemper/parvo vaccines.
Fee: $120 per session
Instructor Linda Tilley has been helping dogs and their owners since 1989. Meet Linda on August 25 at 10 a.m. at Hix Dog Park and ask any questions you have about the class.
Register online: oxfordnc.recdesk.com
Office Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 919-603-1135
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