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Stay in Shape With H-V Rec. & Parks ‘Body Blast’ Virtual Workout

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent

Don’t let the gyms being closed stop you from working out and staying healthy! Join Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks staff on Friday, March 27, 2020, at 10 a.m. for a Facebook Live “Body Blast” workout led by VJ Hunt.

Body Blast is a 45-minute high energy, high impact group circuit training, focusing on all the problem areas.

Please like H-V Rec. and Parks on Facebook (Henderson-Vance) and join us for this free virtual workout!

First Baptist Church to Hold ‘Virtual Vespers’ Midweek Community Prayer

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-Information courtesy First Baptist Church

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 7 p.m., Dr. Ron Cava, senior minister of First Baptist Church in Henderson, will be hosting Virtual Vespers – a Midweek Community Prayer.

This will be held weekly via the online meeting platform, Zoom.

The public is invited to join by following this link https://zoom.us/j/904449512. You can also join with your telephone by calling (301) 715-8592 and entering meeting ID 904 449 512.

ACTS of Henderson Still Serving Meals; Food & Cleaning Supply Items Needed

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-Information courtesy ACTS of Henderson, NC

ACTS of Henderson is still serving a hot meal each weekday from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Meals are being served ‘walk-thru style’ in take-out trays outside in the parking lot.

ACTS Food Pantry remains open for eligible individuals and is continuing to deliver Mobile Meals to existing clients. BackPack Buddies has stopped temporarily due to school closure. Food donations are accepted weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. 

ACTS is located at 201 South William Street in Henderson, NC.

Food Pantry Needs:

* Canned fruit (all kinds) 

* Canned diced potatoes 

* Pork & beans 

* Baked beans 

* Diced tomatoes 

* Canned meats (chicken, tuna, salmon, chicken & dumplings, beef stew, etc.; pop-top preferable)

* Jelly 

* Canned mixed vegetables 

* Powdered milk (boxes with pouches) 

* Canned carrots 

* Canned tomato soup

* Jiffy corn muffin mix

* Flour (1-2 lb. bags) 

* Boxes of crackers (with sleeves—like Ritz or Saltines) 

* Dry cereal 

* Canned spaghetti sauce 

* Canned beans (like great northern, pinto, navy, black-eyed peas) 

* Canned tomato sauce 

* Boxed ‘Helper’ mixes (like Hamburger, Chicken or Tuna)

* Canned tomato-based soups 

* Packaged cookies 

* Instant mashed potatoes

Soup Kitchen & Cleaning Supplies Needs:

* Paper towels

* All-Purpose Cleaner with Bleach (From The Dollar Tree)

* Styrofoam take-out trays with lids

* Dawn dishwashing liquid 

* Canned cream of chicken soup

* Canned cream of mushroom soup 

* Dry pasta

* Gallon cans of string beans 

* Brown sugar

* Gallon cans of corn 

* Ketchup

* Gallon cans of green peas 

Spring Street Missionary Baptist

Spring Street Missionary Baptist to Offer Community Free Food, Clothing

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-Information courtesy Pinky Davis-Boyd, Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church

On Friday, March 27, 2020, from the hours of 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church will provide free food and clothing to the community in the church parking lot.

The church is located at 511 Orange Street in Henderson.

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Appointments Required to Visit Henderson City Hall Effective March 18

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-Information courtesy City of Henderson

In light of the ever-changing situation with COVID-19, the Henderson City Manager has elected to close City Hall to any citizen who does not have an appointment with a staff member. This will go into effect as of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18.

A notice has been posted on the front door of City Hall letting citizens know they need an appointment and how to make that appointment. To make an appointment, please call:

  • Main Line: (252) 430-5700
  • Code Compliance: (252) 430-5725
  • City Clerk: (252) 430-5705

Utility payments may be made by:

  • Automated Phone line (866-270-5612)
  • Online – https://client.pointandpay.net/web/CityofHendersonNC
  • Mailing your check or money order to City of Henderson, P.O. Box 1434, Henderson, NC 27536
  • Placing your payment in the drop box located on the porch at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson

If you need to close your account or establish service, please call (252) 430-5700 and ask to speak to a Customer Service Representative. Appointments will be made to set up new service or to transfer service.

City Hall staff will be available to answer your questions by telephone from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

City Hall will be fully staffed during this time as it is important that we continue to provide services to our citizens while keeping our employees as safe as possible.

The Public Safety departments will continue to engage with citizens. The City Manager has authorized those department directors on the “front lines” to make the necessary decisions regarding the health and well-being of those staff members on a case-by-case basis.

Citizens will need to call the Public Works department at (252) 431-6115 if they have concerns about sanitation or the cemetery. Please call (252) 431-6030 if you have water maintenance, sewer or street concerns.

Public Works staff will be available by telephone from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the City Manager at (252) 430-5701.

Henderson Police Department

Henderson Police Dept. Announces Minor Adjustments to Operating Procedures

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-Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department

Although there are no known positive cases of coronavirus in Henderson, we must be proactive and take precautions now to mitigate the spread of the virus in our community. Out of an abundance of caution, the Henderson Police Department is implementing minor adjustments in our operating procedures to ensure we can continue to provide the safety and core services to our community.

In order to accomplish these goals, we have implemented the following temporary plan:

Many non-violent and misdemeanor reports can be made online with no waiting. If you are reporting Harassing Phone Calls, Damage to Property, Hit and Run, Lost Property, Damage to Vehicle, Identity Theft, Stolen Property, Theft From Vehicle, Credit Card Theft/Fraud, within the City limits and no suspect is known, please email the Henderson Police Department at Records@hendersonncpd.org and provide your name, address, contact information to include a phone number and a description of the incident you are reporting.

Effective immediately, many non-violent criminal reports will only be taken by telephone. These reports include, but are not limited to: misdemeanor theft, harassing communications, lost property, identity theft, computer/phone/mail scams. Reports can be made with a live Henderson Police Department employee during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F) at 252-438-4141.

Our Dispatch Center is asking more questions to collect a wider range of information from callers to better prepare officers who are responding to calls. This is being done so officers can take more proactive steps; it will not affect officers’ response to calls for service.

Officers may ask community members to meet them outside of homes and businesses where appropriate in order to practice social distancing.

Officers have been issued personal protective equipment, and they may be seen wearing gloves, face masks, protective eyewear and clothing. This is especially true in medical testing environments and/or in environments known to have an increased risk of illness. Officers may ask community members to wear surgical face masks if they are showing signs of illness.

The Henderson Police Department attempts to utilize alternatives to arrest when possible, and we are working with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office to screen arrestees and employees who may be entering the detention center facilities. This is to reduce the risk of introducing and/or spreading the virus in the detention center environment.

Our community outreach and scheduled community events have been suspended for the next month. Please contact our Community Liaison Officer, Lt. Jessica West at 252-432-1558 for guidance if you have a scheduled event.

We have temporarily suspended agency tours and ride-along programs.

Copies of reports and motor vehicle accident reports can be requested by email at Records@hendersonncpd.org.

We will continue to be a 24-hour, full-service police department, and we will always be here to serve you, we want to reassure you that public safety is our number one priority; it always has been, and it always will be.

McGregor Hall

McGregor Hall Closed Through March 28; Perrys & Kingsmen Concert Rescheduled

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

We find ourselves in unprecedented times, and we’d like to update you on what we at McGregor Hall are doing to support local, state, and national efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. We are absolutely committed to the safety of our staff, our patrons, our volunteers, and our community, and are thus adhering to guidelines recommended both by Governor Cooper’s order and by the Centers for Disease Control.

These measures include:

•McGregor Hall will be closed to the public through March 28, 2020. Our box office will be closed during this time, and all scheduled events will be either canceled or rescheduled.

•The Angelina Ballerina school field trip performance originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19, is canceled.

•The Perrys and Kingsmen concert originally scheduled for Friday, March 20, has been rescheduled for Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m., and all currently issued tickets for that event will be valid for use on June 12 with the same reserved seating.

During this closure, a professional cleaning company will thoroughly clean the entire interior of McGregor Hall, with particular attention paid to restrooms, food service areas, seating, and high traffic areas. As always, we welcome you to reach out anytime with questions via info@mcgregorhall.org, via Facebook messenger, or by leaving a message at (252) 598-0662.

We look forward to gathering with you again as soon as possible to enjoy the finest in live entertainment on our stage. Until then, be sure to check both our Facebook page and www.mcgregorhall.org for updates. We are indeed grateful for your support.

YMCA

Henderson Family YMCA Closes Facilities, Suspends Youth, School Programs

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-Information courtesy the Henderson Family YMCA

The Henderson Family YMCA will be closed for business from the evening of March 16 through at least the early morning of March 30. This closure includes After School camps.

The YMCA posted the following statement concerning the closures on its website:

These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a global pandemic and a national emergency, and nobody is certain what the days ahead hold.

It’s hard to imagine more difficult circumstances for operating our YMCA. We are a community organization. We bring people together – from all backgrounds and circumstances – and create personal connections that change lives through membership and programs. But the nature of this virus, and how it spreads, presents significant challenges for our Y.

As members of our team, your safety, health and well-being remain a top priority of our Y. In light of recent developments and decisions that other community and public entities have made to close, and with an abundance of caution, we are making adjustments to Y programs and services.

FACILITIES
Following the recommendations from the CDC, Governor Cooper, public school systems and our state and local health officials, we are temporarily suspending facility usage. This includes facility access, group fitness classes and wellness programs. This is effective at 9 p.m. on, Monday, March 16, until at least March 30 at 5 a.m.

YOUTH SPORTS
We are suspending all youth sports programs effective immediately until April 13. We are currently working to reschedule practices and games. We will share updates with you in the days ahead.

SWIM LESSONS
All swim lessons have been suspended beginning Tuesday, March 17 through March 29. Be on the lookout for additional communications regarding rescheduling.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The YMCA is suspending all youth school programs we operate beginning March 17 through at least March 29.

Suspended programs include After School Camp and All Day Camp. Be on the lookout for additional communications regarding your financial account and program options.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
To help you stay active, the Y has launched Y360. These virtual classes have been made available to you at no cost during this crisis so you can stay healthy at home.

MEMBERSHIP
On behalf of everyone at the Henderson Family YMCA, we ask that you remain a part of our Y and continue to support the critical work we do in our community. The significant impact we have on individuals, children, families and those who need us most is dependent on our program and membership fees. Your membership fees enable our Y to help the community, support our employees and remain strong through these extraordinary circumstances.

First Baptist Bell Ringers to Hold ‘To-Go’ Pancake Supper This Evening

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-Information courtesy First Baptist Church

The Bell Ringers of First Baptist Church in Henderson will hold their Annual Pancake Supper this evening, March 17, 2020, from 5 until 7 p.m.

Plates are available for $7 and are offered as “to-go” only. No ticket is required; pay upon pickup.

Plates will be delivered directly to your car. Please use Orange Street for pickup.

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Mayor Addresses Coronavirus; City Temporarily Suspends Water Disconnections

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-Press Release, Office of Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington

As communities begin to feel the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Henderson would like to share with you the steps we are taking to help protect the health and safety of our citizens and employees, which is always our top priority.

We are closely monitoring local and national reports on the evolving impact of COVID-19. Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Vance County Department of Health and Human Services and other applicable public health agencies, we are taking the proper recommended precautions.

In all City facilities, we have added extra sanitation measures. We are encouraging frequent hand washing. We are considering social distancing policies and employee travel bans aimed at protecting the health and well-being of our teammates and the public. We are canceling all advisory boards and commissions meetings for the next thirty days.

We realize that you depend on us, and we are committed to serving our citizens. The City’s mission is simple, yet powerful: provide quality services to protect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.

We feel deeply for those who have been affected already. The City of Henderson is here to help in any way possible.  Again, the health and safety of our citizens and employees is our top priority, and we are committed to doing our part to keep Henderson safe.

To that end, the City of Henderson will temporarily suspend water disconnections.

During this time, we want to ensure all Henderson Water customers have access to clean drinking water and wastewater services. We will continue to monitor guidance from public health agencies and provide updates on this policy moving forward.

We encourage all customers to avoid paying bills in person and to utilize alternate payment methods, including by mail, drop box, online or by calling 866-270-5612.

Please reach out to the City Manager (252) 430-5701 if you have any questions or concerns.