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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home
What: Community Information Series – Understanding Foster Care
When: Tuesday, October 13th from 6-7pm
Where: Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S. Chesnut St., Henderson NC
Why: To learn more about the concerns and needs of child welfare
Additional Details: The presenter will be Darius Moore, Family Recruitment Specialist for the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. You can contact Darius Moore at dmoore@chsnc.org. Also, contact Baskerville Funeral Home at (252) 430-6824
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Who: Vance County Cooperative Extension and the Vance County Regional Farmers Market
What: The Food Farmacy – Encouraging a holistic approach to health through diet, activity, and mental health awareness
When: Saturday, October 17th from 9am-1pm
Where: Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson, NC
Additional Details: For more information Contact Nitasha Kearney at ndkearney@ncat.edu
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Who: Henderson High School Class of 1971
What: 55th High School Class Reunion
When: October 17th
Additional Details: Please email your contact information to bulldoghhs71@gmail.com. You will then be sent more information regarding the weekend as well as a registration form. Otherwise, for more information contact Pat Frazier at (252) 430-9539
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Who: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department
What: Stew Sale
When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department, 1516 S Cokesbury Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Additional Details: Contact (252) 492-5667 for more information
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Who: Pink with a Passion
What: Healing Through Fashion Gala – Honoring Strength. Celebrating Survivors. Inspiring Hope
When: Saturday, October 17th. Doors open at 5pm. The Program starts at 6pm
Where: Warren County Armory Center, 501 Highway 159 Bus. East, Warrenton, NC 27589
Why: To recognize and celebrate the cancer survivors in your life. Also to remember those who have lost their battle with cancer
Additional Details: Tickets are $28 per person. For more information and for tickets, contact Amena Wilson at (252) 213-5735
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Who: The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church
What: Fish Fry Fundraiser
When: Monday, October 19th from 4pm-7pm
Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC
Why: Fundraiser to support their Local Ministries and others. Local Ministries include: Rebuilding Hope, ACTS, Homeless Shelter, Lifeline Ministries and GRACE Ministries and others
Additional Details: The Dinner Includes – Trout, Slaw, Fries and Hushpuppies. The Price is $11.00 Per Plate. Take Out Orders Only. Contact Jerry Parish for more information at (252) 438-6306 or jandfparrish@gmail.com
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Who: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church
What: Free Community Trunk-Or-Treat
When: Sunday, October 25th from 4pm-6pm
Where: Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, 3047 Bobbitt Road, Kittrell, NC
Additional Details: Youngsters are invited to walk the Trunk or Treat trail and collect candy along the way. They may wear their Halloween costumes when attending. There is no fee to participate in the event, presented by Journey, Plank Chapel’s youth outreach ministry. Novelty prizes will also be offered to participating youth. Free hot dogs will also be available for everyone in attendance, while supplies last. Anyone wishing to participate on the Trunk of Treat trail with a vehicle may reserve a space by contacting Ron Gustafson at (203) 641-2889. Vehicle participants must also provide candy to distribute. The church will also have information available for children and youth interested in joining the Journey kids ministry. For more information, visit plankchapel.org.
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Who: Cook’s Chapel Church
What: Food Distribution. First Come, First Served
When: Tuesday, October 27th starting at 1:30pm
Where: Cook’s Chapel Church, 146 Center Street in Henderson, NC
Additional Details: To make a donation, please see the pastor, Dr. Omega T. Perry
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Who: Turning Point CDC
What: Annual Community Fall Festival
When: Saturday, October 31, from 12pm-3pm
Where: Turning Point CDC/Oasis of Hope Ministries, 2495 US 1/Hwy 158, Henderson, NC 27537
Additional Details: They are currently seeking resource vendors and small business vendors to help make this year’s festival another great experience for our community. Whether you provide community resources, educational information, health and wellness services, local products, or other valuable services, they invite you to participate! Please register as soon as possible to secure your vendor space. They also encourage you to share this invitation with other organizations, agencies, and small businesses that may be interested in participating. For more information, contact Nina Evans at nevans@turningpointcdc.org
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Trunk-Or-Treat and Coat Giveaway
When: Saturday, October 31st from 3pm-5pm
Where: In the church parking lot of North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC
Additional Details: Everyone is invited to come and join us for the fun and to receive a free coat if you are in need of one. If you have any questions, contact the church at 252-438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church
What: Trunk-Or-Treat
When: Saturday, October 31st from 3pm-6pm
Where: Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church, 511 Orange St, Henderson, NC 27536
Additional Details: All youth are invited. Costumes are welcome, but not required. Contact Ms. Barrow for more information at (252) 492-3992 or springstreetmbc20@gmail.com
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Who: Sisters Speak Life
What: Free 3-D Mammogram Screening, for eligible women
When: November 7th from 10am-3pm
Where: McGregor Hall, 201 Breckenridge St., Henderson, NC 27536
Why: To give people the opportunity to test for breast cancer
Additional Details: Mammogram Services provided by Invisions Diagnostics. Schedule today at (877) 318-1349 or at appointments.invisiondiagnostics.com. Text Freddie Harris at (252) 654-7652
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: BBQ Chicken Plate Sale
When: Saturday, November 7th from 4pm-7pm
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC
Additional Details: Plates will be $12 each and will be eat-in or take-out . Plates will consist of 1/2 a BBQ chicken, boiled potatoes, green beans, bread and a dessert. If you have any questions, contact the church at 252-438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com
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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church
What: Hot Wheels Car Races
When: November 21st at 10am
Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC
Additional Details: We will have races for every age group, children through adults. These will be stock car only races. The only modifications that will be allowed is graphite additions. A free hotdog lunch will be provided as well as medals for first through third place in each race. If you have any questions contact the church at 252-438-8012. It is a completely free event.
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Who: Oak Level United Church of Christ
What: Women’s Day
When: Sunday, November 24th, at 11am
Where: Oak Level United Church of Christ, 5631 Jacksontown Rd, Manson, NC 27553
Additional Details: Please come out and support our Women’s Day Celebration. Dinner will be served. All are welcome. Contact Mary Ragland Reid at (252) 767-5878 or maryreid696@gmail.com. No cost to attend
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Who: Good News Recovery
What: Weekly Meetings
When: Every Friday night from 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Salvation Army of Henderson, 2292 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson, NC 27537
Why: To offer a safe, confidential, and Christ-Centered environment where people facing similar hurts, habits, and life struggles can experience acceptance, encouragement, and hope.
Additional Details: For more information contact Sherry Inscoe at (252) 266-2835 or goodnewslinkup@gmail.com
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Who: First United Methodist Church of Henderson
What: Tag Sale
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM-1PM. Please enter through the Church Office entrance, and a volunteer will guide you through several rooms of the Tag Sale.
Where: First United Methodist Church of Henderson, 114 Church St., Henderson, NC 27536
Why: All Proceeds from the Tag Sale ministry go to support the missions of the United Women in Faith. These missions include the following: Hand-in-Hand, Soup Kitchen, Pinkston Street Elementary Weekend Packs, Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), the Boys & Girls Club, Lifeline, Community Partners of Hope, Good Neighbor Fund, YMCA Children’s Programs, NC Conference Missions, Methodist Home for Children, and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
Additional Details: Contact FUMC of Henderson at (252) 438-8791 for more information or if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.
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