On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wykia Macon:
We share one of our programs that we offer through an NCSU program called More in My Basket https://morefood.org/ and connect it to the Farmers Market incentives that we will offer in June.
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The community is invited to attend upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Mobility Hub project that is set to transform the former First National Bank building in downtown Henderson into a spot that will become a place where numerous types of transportation will be available for the public to use, from bike/pedestrian paths to passenger rail service.
The Henderson City Council selected the former bank building as the site of the hub, which is part of the S-Line project that ultimately will complete the rail corridor from Florida to the Northeast.
As part of the public engagement phase of the project, staff from the N.C. Dept. of Transportation will be in town Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14 to hold information sessions.
The Tuesday session will be held in the Farm Bureau room at Perry Memorial Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Wednesday session will be held from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the site of the future mobility hub, 213 S. Garnett Street.
The meetings will give the public a chance to ask questions, view a video about the project and provide feedback about design, construction and scale.
A mobility hub is a public facility with regional and local transportation options, offering users choices from walking and biking to bus, shuttle and rideshare options.
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Brian J. Boyd is not alone in his belief in the power of prayer. He’s taking things a step further, however, to combine prayer with the act of fasting and wants to invite others to join him. It’s an effort that Boyd says can have a positive impact on the community and the city.
To that end, Boyd has created a Henderson Vance Prayer and Fasting group, and he challenges area churches to join him in his efforts with a focus on families, the community and the city.
Individuals can sign up for single day or multiple days to commit to fasting and praying for the community, Boyd said on Monday’s TownTalk.
“That fast is something I leave up to the individual – one meal, two meals, it can be a whole day,” he said. “Whatever you decide works for you.”
He did a little quick math and said of Vance County’s total population of 43,000 residents – about 21,000 – fall into the 18-64 age range.
Vance County also has more than 100 churches, he said, with 22,700 members altogether. Using that same age distribution, Boyd figures there are roughly 11,000 church members who are between the ages of 18 and 64.
Divide that 11,000 people by 365 (days in a year) and that’s about 31 people fasting and praying every single day of the year.
“Can you imagine the impact on our community?” Boyd mused.
“Fasting has multiple benefits,” he continued, adding that he is drawn closer to God through fasting and is more knowledgeable of the Word of God.
“Your strength increases and you’re able to pray powerful and fervent prayers,” he said.
He wants to put the power of prayer and fasting to work in the community, which he says is at a crossroads.
Too often Henderson is recognized for negative reasons, from teen pregnancy and drug addiction to violence and murders.
“I want to put that aside,” he said. “I want to bring that to a close.”
If you’d like to join Boyd in his effort, email him at hendersonvanceprayer@gmail.com.
Here’s the link to a simple Google doc to sign up to join the prayer and fasting challenge:
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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:
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Stop by the Watkins Fire Department Friday, May 2 for lunch or supper – or both!
The spring BBQ and Chicken fundraiser will take place at the fire department, 1590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., and Chief Brandon Link said he always looks forward to seeing the community come out and support the department’s efforts.
For a donation of $12, you get a choice of barbecue OR half a chicken, along with sides of potatoes and slaw, bread and dessert.
Get a combo plate – chicken and barbecue – for $15. And barbecue will sell for $10 a pound.
Link said the volunteer fire departments rely on fundraisers like this one to help get supplies and equipment.
Firefighters and volunteers will prepare 900 chicken halves, 450 pounds of Boston butt and gallons of homemade coleslaw. Sales begin at 11 a.m. and they’ll sell until it’s sold out, he said.
The Vance County Firefighters Association has started a Facebook page that will advertise upcoming fundraisers by the various volunteer departments.
“It’s not just about Watkins district,” Link said, adding that the county’s different departments are only happy to help provide mutual aid – whether it’s on a fire call or a fundraiser.
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The Tri-County Shrine Club is in the final planning stages of the annual Fish Fry to benefit Shriners Children’s Hospitals. The menu is the same, but Shriner Donald Seifert said the May 14 event will take place in a new location and customers can enjoy an eat-in option.
“We’ve missed the eat-in option,” Seifert said on Wednesday’s TownTalk. But this year, Tony and Tammy Sanford are hosting the fish fry at their business on Raleigh Road, right across from the headquarters of Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
“It’s really a neat place,” he said, adding that the interior of the former Toyota showroom has been transformed into a 1950’s style diner. “Tony Sanford and his wife Tammy have been really gracious to offer their facility,” Seifert said, a central location with easy access and plenty of parking.
Eat in or pick up plates from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to the Shriners Hospital for Children, which provides top-quality care – free of charge – to children.
“The cost to them is zero – there’s never a bill,” Seifert said. It’s a cause worth supporting, and the local community has supported the Shriners for 60 years. Seifert said the best he can tell, this will be the 61st year that Shriners and countless volunteers have come together to produce plates of perfectly fried fish with all the trimmings.
“We try to furnish a good plate of fish for the money. I don’t think you can beat it,” he said. “I know you can’t beat the cause.”
Businesses who wish to purchase plates can call Seifert at 252.438.8355 to arrange delivery of 10 plates or more.
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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
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