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.

Fields of Honor will take place Sept. 4-11, 2025 at 1114 First St., Nashville (grassy lot next to Fellowship Church). The event is hosted by The Sharpsburg Exchange Club. Honor your hero by purchasing one of 250 8 ft. poles. your flag will be tagged with a 3" x 5" photo card and information about your hero. Honorees may include military, police, firefighters, medical first responders, teachers and other heroes that through service and sacrifice have earned our gratitude. A special ceremony will take place on Sept. 11 at 5:30. Event sponsors and heroes will be recognized. Contact Joyce Finn 252-977-3719

Registration is open for Circle of Parents offered by Down East Partnership for Children. The weekly class will run from Sept. 8, 2025 - May 18, 2026. In-person will be held at DEPC from 6-8 p.m.; virtual on Zoom is from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Childcare and dinner included. Circle of Parents is a support group for parents of children ages birth to 18 with special needs (any physical or developmental disability). Parents are able to spend time connecting with each other, offering encouragement, support and suggestions for managing the care of their special needs child. For more information or to register, contact Sonja Person at sperson@depc.org or call 252-985-4300. DEPC is located at 215 Lexington St., Rocky Mount.

AUGUST 28
The Nash County Arts Council will host a Mushroom Gourd Luminary Class with artist Regina Pena Thursday, August 28th, from 6-8:30 p.m. Costs are $35 General or $30 Nash Arts members by August 7th. Late registration will increase by $5. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. This class is almost full, so register soon! Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

AUGUST 30
C.C. Spaulding Alumni 51st Annual Banquet will be held on Aug. 30,2025 at the O D Moore Bldg, 814 Alston St., Nashville from 3-7 p.m. A Family Fun day will be on Aug 31,2025 at the teacher's home on the Spring Hope Spaulding Campus at 3 p.m. For more information call 252-478-3376.

SEPTEMBER 5-6
The Red Oak Classic 2025, presented by the Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society, and the Whole Hog BBQ Cook-Off presented by Red Oak Area Rotary, is set for Sept. 5-6 at WB Ennis Memorial Park, Red Oak. Sept. 5 includes the antique classic tractor show, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, the 1789 Band, and the grill lighting for the Whole Hog BBQ Cook-off. Saturday kicks off with breakfast by Red Oak Baptist Church, Whole Hog judging and awards, antique classic tractor show, car show by Vintage Steel, hay rides, food and craft vendors, Kidszone, DJ, wood carving, a raffle and blacksmith. For more information visit ROAPS.org or their facebook page. Email: ROAHPS.NC@gmail.com

SEPTEMBER 6
Shop local with artists and crafters at the Nash County Arts Council's Art-venturous Arts & Crafts Mini Fair on Saturday, September 6th between 9a.m. & 2p.m.. Selections will include art work, fiber art, gifts & apparel by Marjorie Barner, hand sewn & crochet items by Debbi & Trish, handmade cards, mixed media & found object art, alcohol ink art tiles, Fall & Halloween items, including wands, by Katsupkewl Creations, handmade soaps & skincare by Sweet Saydi, mixed media art & journals by Dawn Lancaster, pottery & exotic real plant designs by Beautiful Bloomer, stained glass, mosaics, & windchimes by She Shed Stained Glass, and more! There is no cost to attend this event.

SEPTEMBER 6
Nashville Parks and Recreation pressed flower art class is Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost for Nashville residents is $25; nonresidents: $38. Learn about the tools and techniques used for pressing flowers and creating works of art using beautiful dried floral displays. This hands-on class will provide all the materials you need to craft a personalized piece of botanical art to take home. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. All materials are included to create a small double glass pressed flower display. This class is recommended for adults. Children ages 12 years old and up may attend with a paid adult. Registration can be over the phone by calling the Rec Center at 252-459-9796 or online at https://townofnashville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Nashville Parks & Recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 10
Pumpkin Patch Ornament class on Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. - 12 nonn at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. To register call 252-459-2106

SEPTEMBER 13
"Let's Talk About It" Mental Health Support Group will beet on Sept. 13 from 1-3:30 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. For more information contact Judy Hendrickson, 252-220-4601.

SEPTEMBER 17
Shannon Bertrand from Bertrand coaching and Norris Morgan from 3D Fitness team up for an informative event to clarify health facts and dispel common myths on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. - 12 noon. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. For more information contact Shannon at 252-216-4152 or visit www.bertrandcoaching.com No registration is required; no fee to participate.

SEPTEMBER 18
Nashville Parks and Recreation will host a free event, Native Plants for a Changing World on Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Anyone can grow native plants- no matter the size of your space. Learn about incorporating native plants into your backyard landscape with the Portridge Garden design team, Janice and Helen McCracken. New and seasoned gardeners are welcome to attend. Registration can be over the phone by calling the Rec Center at 252-459-9796 or online at https://townofnashville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Nashville Parks & Recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 20
Down East Pickleball Classic, a fund-raising event to benefit Convoy of Hope, TCI Works and other local ministries, will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at W.B. Ennis Memorial Park, 4606 N. Old Carriage Rd. Three age brackets: 29 and under; 30-49; 50 and older. Dink competition begins at 9:15 (register online, $5); Mixed doubles is at 9:30 a.m.; men's/ women's doubles are at 11 a.m.. Advanced, intermediate and beginner - $30 entry; $10 per bracket.
Register at: www.downeastpickelballclassic.com or call 252-972-7473.

SEPTEMBER 27
Nashville Parks and Recreation Mosaic Stepping Stones workshop is Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost for Nashville residents is $45; nonresidents is $65. Unleash your creativity in our mosaic stepping stone class. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll design and craft your very own colorful stepping stone using beautiful glass, tiles, and stone pieces. You will receive step-by-step expert advise from a local mosaic artist. This class is perfect for beginners and art lovers of all abilities. Registration can be over the phone by calling the Rec Center at 252-459-9796 or online at https://townofnashville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Nashville Parks & Recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

OCTOBER 11
Nashville Parks and Recreation will host a Barn Quilt Painting class on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost for Nashville residents is $75; nonresidents is $95. Learn to paint your own 18"x12" barn quilt with artist Carol Mitchell! No experience necessary and all materials are included! Preregistration is required and space is limited. A 10 student minimum is required for this class. Registration can be over the phone by calling the Rec Center at 252-459-9796 or online at https://townofnashville.recdesk.com/Community/Home. Nashville Parks & Recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Storytime for ages 2-5 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. Activites include storytime, singing, arts and crafts. For more information call 252-459-2106

Northern Nash Class of 1979 will host its 46th Class Reunion October 17-18, 2025 at the Drake Community Center. The registration cost ($75 per person) for the Reunion Banquet on Oct. 18, $10 per person for the Tailgate Meet & Greet at the NNSH Football Game on Oct. 17, and t-shirt cost of $15 per person needs to be paid by JULY 31, 2025. Checks can be made payable to Glinda Lynch Turner/NNSH 79. Cash app at $NNSH79 and/or Text and APPLE PAY at