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Downtown Henderson Trick-or-Treating Set for Oct. 31

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-Information courtesy Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission

The Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission will sponsor trick-or-treating in downtown Henderson on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 4:30 until 6 p.m.

This event is for children ages 1-12.

Garnett Street will be closed to traffic from West Young Street (just prior to the Fire Station) to Spring Street near NAPA Auto Parts and Sams Furniture during scheduled trick-or-treating hours.

Participating businesses will display signs in their windows.

New Sandy Creek Baptist Church to Hold Fall Festival, ‘Trunk or Treat’

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-Information courtesy Jackie Ayscue, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church

New Sandy Creek Baptist Church will hold a Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the Family Life Center at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road in Henderson.

This is a FREE community event that will include games, prizes, face painting, craft room, photo booth, cakewalk, special video presentation, nachos, popcorn, drinks, bonfire and, of course, Trunk or Treat.

Games and activities start at 6:15 p.m. and Trunk or Treat will start around 7:30 p.m.

Local Noon News 10/07/19

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H-V Chamber, Charles Boyd Chevrolet to Present Show, Shine, Shag & Dine ‘After Party’

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Charles Boyd Chevrolet, Buick, GMC invite you to “The After Party” as part of the 18th Annual Show, Shine, Shag and Dine weekend.

Following the classic car show on Saturday, October 19, 2019, the party will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. at the corner of Breckenridge and Garnett St in Historic Downtown Henderson.

“The Konnection Band” will keep the festivities going with a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies.

McGregor Hall is Going ‘Shrek’ Green With Children’s ‘Soiree in the Swamp’

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

Join Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and all of their friends for a “Soiree in the Swamp” at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson.

Children of all ages will enjoy yummy delicacies, entertainment by Shrek and his friends and pictures with their favorite characters.

Activities will be held on McGregor Hall’s stage in the swamp set on Saturday, October 26 and Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 2 p.m.

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

If you or your children enjoyed last year’s “Tea With Belle” event, then you’ll love Shrek and Fiona’s “Soiree in the Swamp!”

Tickets for both “Soiree in the Swamp” and McGregor Hall’s October 25 – November 3 production of Dreamwork’s “Shrek The Musical” are available by:

DROP-IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m

CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org  (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)

(This is not a paid advertisement)

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West End Community Watch to Hear City Watershed Presentation

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-Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch

West End Community Watch will meet on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive in Henderson.

The speaker will be Clark Thomas, engineer, with the City Operations Center. Thomas will discuss the City’s watershed through the use of a PowerPoint presentation.

Law enforcement will be in attendance to give police reports and hear concerns from the floor.

This group meets every third Tuesday of the month except for the months of July and December.

Please plan to attend. Everyone is welcome.

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Public Works Committee to Discuss Sanitary Sewer, Orange St. Parking

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-Information courtesy Tracey C. Kimbrell, Executive Assistant, City Manager’s Office

The Henderson City Council’s Public Works Committee will meet on Monday, October 7, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss options regarding a sanitary sewer project and use of parking lot spaces on Orange Street.

The public is welcome to observe.

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‘Unashamed’ to Perform at Joy In The Lord Baptist Gospel Singing

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-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church

Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will hold a gospel singing featuring “Unashamed” on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 6 p.m.

Rev. L.T. Harris and the congregation welcome everyone.

The church is located at 1238 Debnam Avenue in Henderson.

News 10/03/19

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Henderson Fire Dept. to Hold Fire Prevention Day on Breckenridge St.

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-Information courtesy Captain Lee Edmonds, Henderson Fire Department

The Henderson Fire Department will hold a Fire Prevention Day for the public on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

This free event will be held on Breckenridge Street between the Henderson Police Department and the Perry Memorial Library in downtown Henderson from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Activities include a smoke safety house, games for kids, fire safety information, a cooking fire demo and fire truck demonstrations.

Free pizza, hotdogs and refreshments will be served.

Everyone is invited for a day of fun and fire safety education.