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The Brodie Road waste convenience site located at 900 Brodie Road, Henderson, will now be open on Sundays. The site will open at 11:00 am and close at 6:00 pm each Sunday during the year. This is a service improvement approved by the Vance County Board of Commissioners to improve access for customers as well as a way to decrease illegal dumping in the area. Please take note there are NO planned changes in operating days and/or hours at the other county owned convenience sites located across the County. Those operating times will remain the same. Residents are also encouraged to secure their loads when using the Convenience Centers. For further information, please contact Jason Falls at (919) 691-0928.

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On Sunday, September 20th Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting their Homecoming Services. Sunday School will begin at 9:30 AM and Morning Worship Service will begin at 11 AM. The Gospel Choir will be singing, Pastor Charles Burwell will be giving a life-changing sermon and dinner will  follow the service. The church is located at 16 Big Ruin Creek Ln in Henderson.

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On Wednesday September 27^th The Granville Co. Republican Party will sponsor a fundraiser at The Granville County Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Hwy 15, in Oxford. An Exclusive meet n greet starts at 6:00 pm with featured guest candidate Lt. Governor Mark Robinson. Cost is $35 per person.  For more information visit granville.nc.gop.

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In an effort to combat a growing litter issue in our community, the City of Henderson is formally inviting residents, businesses, and schools to be part of CommUNITY Cleanup Day scheduled for FRIDAY, September 29, 2023. Last year, City employees and citizens picked up litter that culminated in over 2,000 lbs of collected trash. We want and need you to be part of this important project.

This is a great opportunity to work together to clean our streets, neighborhoods, and any identified areas in need of trash removal.

If you would like to be part of our event’s success, we are asking the following:

Encourage friends, families, employees, businesses, schools, and churches to participate in CommUNITY Cleanup Day of Saturday, September 29, 2023

Email or call Executive Assistant Cindy Norwood with any questions you may have at 252-430-5700 or cindynorwood@henderson.nc.gov.

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Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church of Henderson will hold its Rainbow Tea Fundraiser at the Mary E. Shaw Building, 205 Lanier Dr. In Oxford, Saturday, Sept.  30^th at 3:00 pm. Free admission for kids under 8. Cost for Adults & children 9 and up is $15. MC will be pastor Charles Burwell and Guest speaker will be Pastor Hassan Kingsberry. Guest Singers include The Kingsberry family and the Anointed Voices of Oxford NC. Come enjoy & be blessed. Sponsored By Rice & Glover Family. Contact Dorothy Wimbush for any questions at 252-425 7366.

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Vance County Fire Departments and Vance County Schools present the Vance County Public Safety Expo on Saturday, September 3oth from 10am until 2pm at the old Charles Boyd Chevrolet location on US 158 Bypass.  Different agencies from across North Carolina and Vance County will be on site.  A Bicycle helmet giveaway, interactive displays, a bicycle course and much more will be part of the days event.

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Join St. James Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 30^th  from 4 until 8pm for a Luminary Night of Hope to support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. The event will take place at the Henderson Family YMCA, 380 Ruin Creek Rd. For more information visit relayforlife.org/VanceNC.

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The annual Shop with a Cop fundraiser, sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce along with partners Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow and Vance Co. Sheriff Curtis Brame, is back for 2023. The Shop with a Cop program benefits disadvantaged youth in the community.  Gold, silver and bronze sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds from the sale of sponsorships go to provide a shopping excursion for disadvantaged youth who are assisted by a local law enforcement officer. For more information contact the chamber at 252-438-8414.

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National Night Out Against Crime is Tuesday, October 3^rd from 5 until 8pm on Breckenridge St. in Downtown Henderson!  Presentations and displays from the Henderson Police Dept., Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office, Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers, Henderson and Vance County Fire and EMS, Vance Co. Schools along with many other agencies and organizations will be on hand. Free admission, Free giveaways, free food, free drinks, free t shirts and more will be available. Sponsored by Fred’s Towing and Transport, Outside the Box, Clearview Church, Walmart, Charles Boyd Chevrolet and Holy Innocents Episcopal Church.

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Families Living Violence Free will hold a Quarter Auction on Friday Oct. 6^th at the The Barn at Vino, 3200 Bliss Trail in Stem.  Doors open at 5:45pm, Dinner is at 6:15 and the auction begins at 7pm.  Tickets are $20 and includes dinner and a bidding paddle.  All proceeds go to direct services for domestic violence and sexual assault victims and survivors.  For tickets call 919-693-3579.

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Mark your calendars for Empower Her, a community event for women, by women, to equip women! The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation is proud to present this event on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the college’s Main Campus Courtyard, located at 200 Community College Road in Henderson. Come for FREE information and resources from local community partners. Enjoy free activities for kids, food, giveaways, and more including:

• Dress for Success Mobile Boutique
• Meal Planning on a Dime
• Financial Counseling
• Make-up Tips
• Career Advice

In addition to providing scholarships to deserving students, the VGCC Foundation supports a broad range of special projects involving education, training, and economic development in our community. Tax-deductible donations to VGCCF have often been used to honor a person, group, business, or industry with a lasting gift to education.

For more information about Empower Her or the VGCC Foundation, contact 252-738-3264 or foundation@vgcc.edu.

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There’s more to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) than just walking. And even more reasons to join us. For a different future. For families. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. For more information or to register, visit act.alz.org/TriangleNC. Join the Alzheimer’s Association in the fight to end Alzheimer’s in Raleigh on Saturday, October 7, at Halifax Mall – 300 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, from 9am – 12noon. Everyone welcome!

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On Oct. 7 from  4-7pm North Henderson Baptist Church will hold a BBQ chicken plate sale, 1/2 chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert, bread, $10. Eat in or take out. North Henderson Baptist Church is located at 1211 N. Garnett. St.  Call 252-438-8012 for more information.

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Coffee & Camaraderie will be held on Saturday October 7^th from 9am – until last Veteran leaves at American Legion Post #60, 110 E Spring Street in Henderson. This is a free event.  ALL military and veterans are invited to attend Coffee & Camaraderie the 1st Saturday of every month. This is a non judgmental zone for Veterans to gather together and enjoy coffee, camaraderie that is so often missed and light breakfast. No membership to any organization is required. ALL Veterans are WELCOME!!

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The Granville County Veterans Affairs Committee is sponsoring a Veteran’s Health and Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10:30 am until 3pm at the National Guard Armory, 105 Central Ave. in Butner. The event is open and free of charge to veterans from all branches, including National Guard, military family members and those who are homeless and underserved.  For more information on the many resources offered call 919-892-5471 or 919-339-8352.

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The Community Info Series continues Tuesday, Oct. 10^th from 5 to 7pm with All Things are Possible 4 Autism.  Learn about autism therapy and ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The Community Info Series will be held at Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S. Chestnut St. in Henderson.  For more information call 252-430-6824, 919-624-5752 or contact All Things Are Possible 4 Autism at 252-572-2933.

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Mark your calendar for October 12th!! The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Margier White – State Farm Insurance will be hosting the 25th Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament at Kerr Lake Country Club. Now is your opportunity to help with this fundraiser for the Chamber.  Get your teams now because space is limited.  Not a golfer??  The Chamber has sponsorships and hole sponsors available.   The Chamber also needs marketing items for the golfer’s gift bags.  A huge thank you to Margier White-State Farm Insurance for being the Presenting Sponsor again this year, MARS Petcare for being the Lunch Sponsor and Charles Boyd Chevrolet for being a hole in one Sponsor.  Benchmark Bank has signed up to a be a Beverage Sponsor.  Other sponsorships are available.  For more information contact the Chamber at 252-438-8414.

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Union Chapel Church Missions will sponsor a Cruise in For Christ on Saturday, Oct. 14^th from 4 until 7pm at 415 Raleigh Rd., in Henderson.  In addition to classic cars, there will be hot dogs, popcorn, sodas and ice cream.  All donations go to support the Vance Co. Emergency Men’s Shelter.

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EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND INVITED TO THE 11TH ANNUAL MASONIC HOMECOMING FESTIVAL IN OXFORD SATURDAY, OCT 14.  STARTING AT 9 A.M. WITH AN OPENING AND WELCOME, FOLLOWED BY SELECTED GAMES, GAMING AND ACTIVITIES, PLUS OPEN HOUSE AND TOURS.  THE SHRINE AND COMMUNITY PARADE STARTS AT 11 AM ALONG WITH A FOOD TRUCK RODEO.  PLUS SAMPLES FROM THE BBQ CONTEST AT 11AM AND AMUSEMENT RIDES AND MUSIC STARTING AT NOON.  THE 11TH ANNUAL MASONIC HOME FOR CHILDREN IN OXFORD HOMECOMING WEEKEND WITH MANY PUBLIC, FUN AND ENGAGING EVENTS SATURDAY, OCT 14.  SEE SCHEDULES AND MORE AT MHC-OXFORD.ORG

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South Henderson Church of God, 125 JP Taylor Rd. in Henderson, presents Revival Sunday on Oct. 15^th at 6pm and will present an evangelism intervention Monday, Oct. 16^th through Thursday, Oct. 19^th at 7pm with Rev. Dr. Michael Bell.  The intervention will feature demographical studies, one on one evangelism training and sound biblical evangelism principles.

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Families Living Violence Free invites you to join them in a domestic violence candlelight vigil to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  The event takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 17^th at 5:30pm and will be held at the Georgia Henrahand Cottage, 211 W. Antioch Dr. in Oxford.

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Are you between 16 and 24 Years of age and looking to get your GED?  Do you live in Vance County?  Are you interested in a construction career?  If you answered yes to all three questions then the Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity Inc.’s YouthBuild program may be the right opportunity for you!  All accepted participants will obtain a national construction certificate while working to receive their GED. Additionally, participants will develop leadership skills, network with business leaders and receive employment placement assistance upon successful completion of the program.  For more information contact Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity, Inc. at 252-492-0161.