Cooperative Extension With Wayne Rowland: Woody Ornamental Plants
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays 8am-1pm.
- Vermiculture and Vermicomposting with Earthworms Workshop taking place on Monday, November 4th, starting at 6:30pm, led by Wayne Rowland. It will be at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- The Vance and Warren County Beekeepers Association will meet November 11, at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- The Handcrafted Holiday Market is coming up at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Saturday, November 16th from 8am-2pm.
- It is now too late to plant your Tall Fescue grass.
- Do not let any weeds seed out in your garden.
- It’s not too late to control fire ants. They are still around. So be aware of them!
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
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Cooperative Extension with Wykia Macon: October and November Events
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The Local Skinny! Friday Night Live – “November Noel Edition” Nov. 1
Usher in November with a trip to downtown Henderson Friday evening to join in the fun of Friday Night Live’s “November Noel Edition.”
Things get underway Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. and Tracy Mosley, executive director of Helping All People Excel, said the evening will conclude at 9 p.m.
But in those three hours, folks will be able to enjoy food trucks and other vendors to kick off the holiday shopping season. Jim Quick and Coastline is the headliner band, performing favorite Carolina beach music to the stage on Breckenridge Street, and Mosley said “It’s sure to be a night to remember.”
The Vance County Arts Council will host a kids’ craft station onsite, ensuring fun for all ages. Mosley reminds those planning to attend to bring your lawn chairs – and your dancin’ shoes!
Food vendors include Not ‘Cho Waffle, Bun on the Run and The Jones BBQ. A beer bar also will be on site. Bring cash for purchases.
Other vendors participating include
- Door Charms & Things
- Kings and Queens Enterprises Inc.
- Triple Rustic Boutique
- Crafty Currins
Mosley encourages everyone to bring blankets to donate that will be sent to the western part of the state to help those affected by the devastation brought by Hurricane Helene.
“We look forward to an evening of live music, great food and holiday shopping as we kick off the season in style. Let’s celebrate downtown Henderson and support those impacted by the storm,” Mosley said.
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The Local Skinny! Positive Parenting Program
Parents everywhere can probably remember a time or two when their children created a stressful situation – maybe it was a tantrum on the toy aisle or the nightly shriek of “NO!” at the mention of bedtime or bathtime.
What’s a parent to do?
Kimiko Williams is the coordinator of Postive Parenting Program – Triple P, for short – for Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties and she said it’s a program worth checking out.
The program helps parents reduce stress. “Parenting can be very, very stressful,” Williams said, whether you’re a new parent or a parent with vast experience.
“You want to enjoy raising your children,” she said on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny!
But stressing out over bad behavior and power struggles does not bring much pleasure, she said.
Triple P is an evidence-based program that helps parents identify their strengths and then come up with strategies that build on those strengths – it’s not a one-size-fits-all program. And there’s no cost involved.
“Every parent has strengths to bring to the table,” Williams said.
“Children feed off of what we are giving out,” she continued, adding that the more tools and strategies in a parent’s tool belt can serve to lessen those power struggles and lower incidents of misbehavior.
Confident parenting skills create more confident, self-sufficient children.
“It’s all in how you interact with the child,” she said. Fussing and yelling detracts from the bonding that takes place between a parent and child.
“We all need help when it comes to parenting,” Williams said. Finding strategies that promote kindness in the way parents interact with their children helps reduce stress levels of the adult and of the child.
Call Williams at 919.496.2533 (ext. 2335) to learn more about Triple P and to find a practitioner near you.
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays 8am-1pm.
- 4-County 4H Poultry Show and Sell Event will be this Saturday, October 26, the sell will start at 3:45pm and the auction will start around 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Vermiculture and Vermicomposting with Earthworms Workshop taking place on Monday, November 4th, starting at 6:30pm, led by Wayne Rowland. It will be at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- We might get a touch of frost as the temperatures get lower. You need to prepare your frost protection now.
- Now is a good time to gather materials if you are planning for new shrub and flower planting beds.
- Now is a good time to plant your mums and pansies.
- Fire ants are still around. So be aware of them!
- Check your crops for insects.
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
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The Local Skinny! Archie Taylor Receives Order Of The Long Leaf Pine
Vance County Commissioner Col. Archie Taylor has received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest civilian honor that a North Carolina governor can award to an individual for contributions to the state and to his or her local community.
Rep. Frank Sossamon delivered remarks – and a framed certificate – to Taylor during a recent commissioners meeting.
Sossamon cited Taylor’s 28 years of military service and said that career “speaks volumes about his commitment to duty and leadership.”
That service, along with his service since 2012 on the local board of commissioners and other civic and service organizations, sets Taylor apart. Taylor lost a close primary race in March and will leave the board in December.
“His longstanding involvement in economic development initiatives…his strategic vision and proactive approach have played a pivotal role in promoting Vance County, both locally and beyond,” Sossamon said.
Over the years, Taylor has been an ardent supporter of education, the arts, the Boy Scouts. Maria Parham Health, Rotary, his church, just to list a few.
He was named Vance County Citizen of the Year in 2021 and also received the George R. Watkins Citizen of the Year from the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts.
In brief remarks after the presentation, Taylor expressed his surprise and thanks for the honor.
He said he has a plaque on his wall with a quote attributed to Robert F. Kennedy which states “’One man can make a difference and every man should try.’ That’s all I’ve tried to do – make a difference everywhere I’ve been,” he said.
He invited others to join him. “Our county gets better as more and more people get involved.”
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Early In-Person Voting Begins Thursday, Oct. 17
Early in-person voting begins this Thursday, Oct. 17 in North Carolina. Vance County Board of Elections Director Haley Rawles reviews some basic information for voters who wish to cast their ballots before the Nov. 5 Election Day.
There are two polling sites in Vance County for the early in-person voting — Aycock Recreational Complex, 305 Carey Chapel Rd. and the former Eaton Johnson gym, 500 N. Beckford Dr.
Voters will be asked to show photo ID when they vote, but all voters will be allowed to vote with or without ID. Voters who lack ID can get one for free from their county board of elections. Find out more at ncsbe.gov/voter-id.
Early voting continues on weekdays through Nov. 1. Both in-person polling sites will be open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The final day of early voting is Saturday, Nov. 2 and the polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on that day.
Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29. A voter can fill out an absentee ballot request at votebymail.ncsbe.gov or may complete a request form provided by the board of elections.
Although the voter registration deadline has passed, eligible individuals who did not register by the Oct. 11 deadline may register and vote at either early voting site during the early voting period. New registrants will be required to provide documentation of their residence.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Vance County Board of Elections Office at 252.492.3730.
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays 8am-1pm
- Vermiculture and Vermicomposting with Earthworms Workshop taking place on Monday, November 4th, starting at 6:30pm, led by Wayne Rowland. It will be at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- We might get a touch of frost. You need to prepare your frost protection now.
- Now is the time to drain your sprayers or any irrigation pumps that you are not going to use until next spring.
- Now is a good time to plant your mums and pansies.
- Store things that you aren’t going to use until next spring. Such as your maintenance equipment.
- Check your crops for insects.
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
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The Local Skinny! Fall Festival At Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library is getting ready for its fall festival, and Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters said there will be something for everyone to enjoy, including carnival games and more.
The festival will be Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the weather forecast is calling for perfect autumn weather, with sunny skies and temps in the 60s.
But, Peters said, you always have to have a Plan B. This event will be rain or shine, she said. And in the off chance that the weather doesn’t cooperate to have the fall festival outside, they’ll simply move the activities inside.
Kids, make sure you tell your parents to stick around after the festival, because that’s when the Trunk or Treat takes place.
Peters said last year’s Trunk or Treat was a big success. “This year, we want to do it bigger and better,” she said.
Community partners and library staff are teaming up for another fun Trunk or Treat and will have their vehicle trunks all decorated and ready with treats to distribute to the youngsters who stop by on their way from the fall festival.
Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ to learn about all the programs and services offered. The library is located at 205 Breckenridge St.
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