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Vance Co. Public Safety Comm. to Discuss Burning Ordinance, Fire Services – Oct. 31

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to the Board, County of Vance

Please be informed that the county’s public safety committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Faines) is scheduled to meet Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. in the upstairs commissioners’ room at 122 Young St. in Henderson.

Topics include open burning ordinance, rapid key entry ordinance and fire services.

All commissioners are invited to attend.

News 10/22/18

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Vance County Tourism

Think You Know Vance Co. Pretty Well? Prove it With This Scavenger Hunt!

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-Information courtesy the Vance County Tourism Development Authority 

Think you know Vance County pretty well?

The Vance County Tourism Development Authority presents a “Show, Shine, Shag and Dine Scavenger Hunt Adventure.” On-going now through Monday, October 29, 2018, the hunt is designed to help people explore Vance County.

Scavenger hunters will use hints to locate numbered posters throughout the county and will be required to take a “selfie” at all 25 locations. The pictures must show the person and the poster number. Post your photos on Facebook at #VanceCountyTravelorsDiscoverAlot or bring all photos to the Vance County Tourism office for a chance to win $100.

 

Tickets on Sale Now for Reverse Raffle to Benefit ‘Shop With a Cop’ and H-V Chamber

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-Information and flyer courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

Maria Parham Health presents a Reverse Raffle with Silent Auction and Dance on Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club. Semi-formal attire is suggested.

Tickets are $125 and include dinner for two, dancing and a chance for a $5,000 grand prize.

Various silent auctions will be held including two reserved tickets. Raffle tickets will be sold for three reserved tickets.

Money raised benefits the local Shop With a Cop program and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s efforts to help local businesses.

The event is brought to you by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, Henderson Police Department and the Vance County Sheriff’s Department.

Please call the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at (252) 438-8414 for more information or to purchase tickets.

(This is not a paid advertisement)

 

Become a Part of Historic Downtown Henderson With an Engraved Granite Paver

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-Information courtesy the Henderson Downtown Development website

Become a part of Historic Downtown Henderson! For each $300 contribution, an engraved 8″ x 8″ granite paver will be placed on Garnett Street. Your payment is a charitable contribution to the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission and will be used towards continued revitalization efforts in downtown Henderson. The HVDDC is a 501 (c)3 organization and your contribution is tax deductible.

The pavers are installed around the trees in downtown Henderson. The engraving must be no more than 12 characters per line, including spaces. You can personalize pavers for yourself, your friends, family members or your organization. There are many possibilities!

Downtown Henderson is the area’s only historic commercial district and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Over 75% of the structures contribute to the downtown’s unique turn-of-the-century appearance. For years to come, residents and visitors can enjoy a unique commercial historic district that bears the name of people who have contributed to the revitalization of downtown Henderson. Leave your legacy in granite!

For additional information, including a link to the order form, please click here.

(This is not a paid advertisement)

 

News 10/19/18

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H-V Chamber & Dept. of Social Services to Host Work Force Job & Resource Fair

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-Information and flyer courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Vance County Department of Social Services to hold a Work First Job & Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Civic Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus in Henderson.

The event is open to the public and participants are asked to come dressed for success.

Participating businesses include Ameristaff, City of Henderson, Effex Management Solutions, Go2Staffing, Kittrell Job Corps, Manpower, NC Works Center, Qualified Staffing, Rebuild Communities, Smart Start and Vance-Granville Community College.

McGregor Hall

Vanessa Ferguson of NBC’s ‘The Voice’ in Concert at McGregor Hall This Friday

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-Information courtesy the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

Vanessa Ferguson in Concert

Part of the Heritage! Series

OCTOBER 19, 2018 8 p.m. – Doors Open: 7 p.m.

Vanessa Ferguson hails from Brooklyn, NY and currently resides in Greensboro, NC. Vanessa was a top 8 semifinalist on season 12 of NBC’s The Voice (Team Alicia Keys).

In 2011, Vanessa lived in Beijing, China, performing six nights a week at the famed LAN Club. After her time in China, she began touring with the B. B. King’s Blues Club All-Star Gand, traveling to parts of France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, Panama, and Columbia.

Tickets may be purchased 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)

Vance Charter Rotary Interact Club to Hold Pet Walk Fundraiser at Animal Shelter

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-Information courtesy the Vance Charter Rotary Interact Club 

The Rotary Interact Club at Vance Charter School will hold a pet walk at the Vance County Animal Shelter in Henderson on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to raise money for the shelter animals.

Participants will have the opportunity to walk a shelter dog for $2 per lap. All money raised benefits the shelter. You may even see a shelter animal or two in a Halloween costume.

According to Animal Control Chief Frankie Nobles, the pet walk is for animal shelter dogs only and does not include personal pets.

“The club has done a great job of planning the event and we are looking forward to it,” said Nobles.

First Methodist Church

First United Methodist to Host Annual Country Breakfast & Fall Bazaar

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-Information courtesy Phyllis Castelli, First United Methodist Church 

First United Methodist Church is hosting the annual Country Breakfast and Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast tickets are $7 and available at the door or from church members.

The Fall Bazaar is from 7 a.m. to noon. The bazaar includes the BIG Tag Sale with beautiful decorative items and antiques. Other Bazaar items are frozen and home canned foods, baked goods, crafts, Christmas items and a chance to win a getaway to Myrtle Beach next June. All proceeds go to mission projects for the United Methodist Women. This is a fun event with delicious food and a chance to find all kinds of treasures for your own home or to give as gifts.

First United Methodist is the big stone church on the corner of Garnett and Church Streets.