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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The OD Moore Building, 808 S. Alston St., Nashville, is for rent for birthday parties, banquets, recreation event and more. For more information call 252-469-1299. Leave message.

Northern Nash Senior High School Class of 1980 reunion banquet, "A Knight to Remember", will be Saturday, September 12, 2026, 5-10 PM, at Forever Oaks (5730 Red Oak Rd, Battleboro, NC 27809). Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 46 years of memories, friendships, and legacy. Guest speaker will be Rocky Mount native and retired NBA basketball player Buck Williams. Cost is $75 per person, due by July 31. For more information, contact Gareth Farmer [(908)906-2000; gfarmer7@aol.com] or Dawn Edwards Lascallette [(252)903-2094; lascalletted@gmail.com]. Follow us on Facebook at Northern Nash Senior High Class of 1980.

JUNE 19
Live music featuring TEVIS HARRIS & FAVOR at the Nashville Farmers Market from 6-8 p.m., Nashville Junction, 75 S. Barnes St., Nashville.

JUNE 20
Nothing But Nash Farm-to-Table Dinner will be hosted by the Nashville Farmers Market and Nash County Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20th at 725 Barnes St., Nashville. The event begins with a "Meet the Farmers" social hour at 5 p.m. featuring yard games and live music from Meredith Davis Johnson. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and will be prepared by local chef Malik Williams using locally sourced ingredients provided by farmers market vendors. Guests will have a choice of steak, chicken, or pork. $75 per person All proceeds from the event directly support the Nash County Farmers Market and the Nashville Farmers Market.

JUNE 22
The Nash County Arts Council will host a woodburning on suncatcher class with Regina Pena Monday, June 22, from 6-8:30 p.m. This class will include wood-burning a live edge wood slice with a pre-drawn design. After burning the image, students will complete their piece by filling in their outlines with colored pencils and attaching crystal like drop embellishments and beading to the piece before taking home to place near a window and admire the kaleidoscope of colors. Costs are $38 General or $32 Nash Arts members before May 21st. Late registration will increase by $5, closing June 8. Supplies included in cost. Visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JUNE 23
The Nash County Arts Council will host a glass & resin collage class with artist Kim Valentine, on Tuesday, June 23, from 6-8:30PM. Costs are $65 General or $60 Nash Arts Members. Supplies included in cost. Register by June 8th by visiting events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734. (Late registration will increase by $5. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.)

Dino Take and Make Magnet craft will be held June 23 all day while supplies last at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

JUNE 25
Wild Animal Encounters with Dan the Animal Man will be held June 25 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville.

JUNE 30
Builders Club for ages 6 and older will be held on June 30 from 4-5 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. For information call 252-459-2106.

JULY 5
Come Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence on Sunday, July 5, from 1-5 p.m. at the Spring Hope Elementary School playground located behind the school at 401 McLean Street, Spring Hope. There will be waterslides for all ages, games, music by DJ Speed of Sound, and a parade for the kids or anyone who wishes to decorate their bike or dress up in patriotic fashion to walk in the parade. All activities are free to participants. The Spring Hope Fire Department will be selling hot dogs and drinks. Bring your own towels and lawn chairs.

JULY 9
The Nash County Arts Council will host a turtle gourd hand-sculpting class with Regina Pena Thursday, July 9, from 6-8:30p.m. Students will learn how to sculpt with air dry clay and apply it to a natural gourd. Once sculpted, students will paint it before attaching their piece to a wooden stand, adorned natural elements to mimic coral. Costs are $40 General or $35 Nash Arts members before June 1st. Late registration will increase by $5, closing June 15th. Supplies included in cost. Visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.