Calendar events must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for publication. Items accepted are events sponsored by not-for-profit organizations or free events. Mail to: Community Calendar c/o The Nashville Graphic, 203 W. Washington St. Nashville, NC 27856 or fax (252) 459-3052 or email to news@nashvillegraphic.com. Please include a contact name and phone number.
JANUARY 16
The Nash County Arts Council will host their "Spark the Stage Talent Takeover" fundraiser Finals, Friday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. Come watch contestants compete for three cash prizes. (Contestant list to be released immediately after auditions dates.) Advance tickets are $18 Reserved or $15 General. Costs of admissions will increase by $5 day of show. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.
JANUARY 17
The Joint Veterans Committee will perform a flag raising ceremony at Jack Laughery Veterans Memorial Park, 321 N. Church St., Rocky Mount on Saturday, Jan. 17th at 11 a.m. to honor Melbourne Henry Pridgen, Major, U.S. Marine Corps. This event is held monthly except for May and November. Those months the committee honors all veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The service is free to an honorably discharged veteran's family of all branches. For more information, come to the event or call Jim Taylor at 252-557-2114.
JANUARY 20
Town of Nashville Planning Board Meeting will be held Jan. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Harold D. Cooley Library Town Council Chambers, 114 W. Church St., Nashville
Nashville Wiling Workers and Nash County Democratic Precinct Cluster will host MLK DAY service on Jan. 19th at 12 noon at the O.D. Moore Building, 808 S. Alston St., Nashville. The free event begins at noon, lunch will be served. Guest speaker is Pastor James Gailliard
JANUARY 22
The Nash County Arts Council Arts Council presents Bill Lyerly with recent NC Music Hall of Fame inductee, Clyde Mattocks, and Friends, Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 reserved seats or $16 general admission and are available at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council. Cost of admissions increase by $5 day of show. (Nash Arts members receive discounts on tickets and admissions.) Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.
JANUARY 26
The Nash County Arts Council will host a snowman gourd hand-sculpting class with artist Regina Pena Monday, Jan. 26, from 6-8:30 p.m. Costs are $40 general or $35 Nash Arts members. Supplies included in cost. Visit www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.
JANUARY 27
Harold D. Cooley Library will host its Builders Club for ages 6 and older on Jan. 27 from 4-5 p.m. Call 252-459-2106 for more information. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville.
JANUARY 30
The Nash County Arts Council will host its annual Denim and Diamonds Gala fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 30, from 6-9 p.m. This year's theme is "Boots and Bling," and the evening will include entertainment by Raleigh's Boots and Bangs 90's Country Tribute Band, catering by Nashville Exchange, and a silent auction. Costs are $43 per individual or $80 per couple ($38 / $70 Nash Arts members). Meal and entertainment are included in ticket costs. Please purchase tickets by Jan, 22 for headcount purposes - available at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or by calling (252) 459-4734. We are currently seeking donations from local artists and businesses for our silent auction. Please contact Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 or sgray@nasharts.org. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.
FEBRUARY 9
The Town of Nashville will host a Historic Homes Town Hall discussion on Feb. 9, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Harold D. Cooley Library Town Council Chambers, 114 W. Church St., Nashville.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Storytime is held Thursday mornings at Harold D. Cooley Library from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. 252-459-2106.
Family Storytime is held on Mondays from 4-4:30 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. Activities include storytime, singing, arts and crafts. Geared towards ages 2-5, but all ages welcome. For more information call 252-459-2106
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
Nashville
JAN 26: Nashville Methodist Church, 209 East Washington Street from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.,
Rocky Mount
JAN 15: Honeywell Corporation, 3475 Wesleyan Blvd. from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
JAN 28: First Carolina Bank, 171 N. Winstead Ave. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
JAN 29: The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 3224 Woodlawn Ave. from 2-6 p.m., |
