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Vance Co. Schools’ ‘We Inspire’ Initiative Drafts 45 Educators
-Press Release, Vance County Schools
Vance County Schools hosted a special event on October 1, 2018, in the school system’s Administrative Services Center for members of the third cohort for the “We Inspire” initiative.
The event entitled, “Draft Day,” marked the beginning of the local educators’ participation in the initiative.
Superintendent Anthony Jackson recognized each of the 45 educators as they marched down the red carpet to sign the commitment pledge and receive their “We Inspire” shirt.
Superintendent Anthony Jackson gets cheers and waving pom-poms in the crowd as “Draft Day” begins for local educators in the school system’s classroom technology initiative. (Photo Credit: Vance County Schools)
They will now go through several training sessions during the school year so that they can become leaders in their schools to share strategies with colleagues on the effective use of technology to enhance classroom instruction.
The training costs are covered by a $200,000 grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation and sessions are led by representatives of the Friday Institute at N.C. State University.
Those in the third cohort join about 100 other local educators who went through the first two years of training to lead blended learning efforts in their schools. Once fully trained by the Friday Institute facilitators, the educators can work with fellow staff members in their schools to develop effective strategies on using technology along with classroom instruction.
The “We Inspire” initiative is part of the school system’s overall technology plan to increase usage of technology to support instruction by teachers. The key focus of the initiative is to provide quality training for teachers so that their use of technology with students is a positive boost for academic performance.
Volunteer Services of MPH Announces Upcoming $5 Masquerade Sale
-Information courtesy Lisa Radford, Volunteer Coordinator, Maria Parham Health
Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health announces their ever famous $5 Masquerade Sale on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday, October 18, 2018, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Everything is $5! Necklaces, earrings, rings, watches, scarves, gadgets, ties, gifts for children and adults. The sale will be held in the John T. Church classroom.
Come experience the FRENZY!
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North Henderson Baptist to Hold Yard/Bake Sale, Country Breakfast
-Information courtesy Catherine Abbott, North Henderson Baptist Church
North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St., will hold a Yard/Bake Sale and Country Breakfast on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 7 – 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
The event will be held rain or shine and all proceeds go to benefit Relay for Life/American Cancer Society.
Contacts: Catherine Abbott (252) 430-9631 or Sylvia Spain (252) 425-1862.
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Downtown Henderson’s ‘Show, Shine, Shag & Dine’ to Feature Annual Corbitt Truck Show
-Information and flyer courtesy Ken Stegall, The Corbitt Preservation Association
The Corbitt Preservation Association will host their 17th Annual Corbitt Truck Show and Reunion on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Historic Downtown Henderson. This year, the Corbitt group will set up in their new location on the corner of Garnett and Montgomery Streets.
The show is being held in conjunction with Vance County Tourism’s 2018 Show, Shine, Shag & Dine event.
Additionally, the Corbitt Museum will be open to visitors on Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 180 Church Street, Henderson.
For more information regarding the Show, Shine, Shag & Dine weekend, including a schedule of events, please click here.
Watkins Volunteer Fire Dept. to Hold BBQ Chicken/Pork Fundraiser
-Information and flyer courtesy Watkins Volunteer Fire Dept.
The Watkins Volunteer Fire Department will hold a BBQ Chicken and Pork Fundraiser on Friday, October 5, 2018, starting at 11 a.m.
Chicken or BBQ Pork Plate – $8
Chicken/BBQ Pork Combo Plate – $12
1-pound BBQ Pork – $8
Plates come with boiled potatoes, slaw, bread and dessert and are eat in or take out.
Location: Watkins Fire Department – 1590 Horseshoe Bend Road, Henderson
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Registration Underway for Rebuilding Hope’s Annual Men & Boy’s Ministry Weekend
-Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
Registration is underway for Rebuilding Hope’s 8th Annual Men and Boys Ministry Weekend.
The weekend begins with a meal and worship service at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018, at Rebuilding Hope, 414 Raleigh Road in Henderson.
A worship service led by the Rev. Joel Beckham, pastor of New Life Baptist Church, Henderson, will follow the meal. He will speak on “Biblical Mentorship.”
Participants will gather at 8 a.m. Saturday, October 20 at Rebuilding Hope to make up teams and receive assignments for hands-on projects in the communities served by the ministry.
Men are encouraged to bring their sons and grandsons and their friends, as well as their neighbors.
For information and to register, call (252) 438-5132. The deadline for registration is Monday, October 15. There is no cost.
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‘Paws, Tails & Boots’ Veterans Dog Walk to Return to Vance Co. Animal Shelter
-Information and flyer courtesy Mark Ferri
The fall Veterans Dog Walk “Paws, Tails and Boots” will be held at the Vance County Animal Shelter, 1243 Brodie Rd., Henderson, on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The public is welcome, with veterans and first responders strongly encouraged to attend. Participants will be walking and interacting with selected shelter dogs in an effort to provide companionship and trust-building activities.
The event was founded by veteran and Vance County Animal Shelter volunteer Mark Ferri. Ferri began the program in 2016 as a way to raise awareness of the mental health issues faced by veterans.
For more information on the Vance County Animal Shelter and their services, please visit their website at https://www.vancecounty.org/departments/animal%20control/.
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