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.
SEPTEMBEER 6
Momeyer Ruritan Club will host its barbecue chicken plate sale on Friday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. until. Take out only, $10 per plate.
SEPTEMBER 6-7
The Red Oak Classic Tractor Show will be held Sept. 6-7 at W.B. Ennis Park in Red Oak. Friday hours are 3-9 p.m., Saturday hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. A breakfast by Red Oak Baptist will be held from 8-11 a.m. Saturday. Friday events include the tractor show, food and craft vendors, DJ and live music featuring Somewhere Between at 7 p.m., beer garden from 5-9 p.m., whole-hog cook-off (grill lighting is at 8 p.m.) Saturday events include the whole-hog cook-off with judging and awards at 8 a.m. , classic tractor and car show, food vendors, wood carving, blacksmith, KidsZone, hay rides, craft vendors and live music at 1 p.m. by Russ Varnell & His Too Country Band. The event is presented by the Red Oak Area Historic Preservation Society and the Red Oak Rotary. For more information email ROAHPS.nc@gmail.com.
Red Oak Area Rotary BBQ Pre-Sale is $10 per pound; tailgate pack (2lb BBQ, 8 buns $25). Tickets on sale at First Bank & Trust Co. of Virginia or email redoak.rotary@gmail.com. Pick up is Sept. 7 at Ennis Park from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 5-11
Heroes Field of Honor, hosted by the Sharpsburg Exchange Club, will be held Sept. 5-11 at 1114 First St., Nashville. For information to honor your hero (miliary, police, firefighters, medical first responders, teachers or others, call 252-977-3719.
SEPTEMBER 7
UNC Health Cardiology at Nash will begin hosting a free monthly clinic to qualifying patients with no health insurance. Fill out the form at: tinyurl.com/nashcard to request your visit, or call (252) 220-0127 and leave a message. Clinics will be held on the first Saturdays of every month beginning Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m..
SEPTEMBER 10
Harold D. Cooley Library will host a basic interviewing skills workshop on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. No registration is necessary. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.
SEPTEMBER 11
Harold D. Cooley Library will host a book signing for local author Daveneatra Foster Campbell's new book, "The Pot Calling the Kettle Black." The signing is on Sept. 11 from 3-5 p.m. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.
SEPTEMBER 12
Braswell Memorial Library will host a fall job fair on Sept. 12 from 1-3 p.m. Job providers please call 252-442-1951 ext. 851. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.
SEPTEMBER 14
A free Geneology Workshop will be held Saturday, Sept.14, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Englewood Methodist Fellowship Hall. 300 South Circle Drive, Rocky Mount. The event is sponsored by the Micajah Pettaway - Halifax Resolves Chapter/NSDAR. Reservations required. Contact Carol Ludwig at 252-883-2266 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 16
Harold D. Cooley Library will host Family Storytime on Sept. 16 from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. featuring stories, songs and a craft. Storytime is aimed toward kids 5 and under, but children of all ages are welcome. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.
SEPTEMBER 17
Harold D. Cooley's R.E.A.D. Book Club will meet Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. The book title is "The Frozen River," by Ariel Lawhon. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.
SEPTEMBER 21
The Community & Rural Development Banquet will be held Sept. 21 at the Nash County Agriculture Center, 1006 Eastern Ave., Nashville to celebrate the following Nash County communities: Drake, Little Easonburg, Nashville Willing Workers, Peachtree Community Development, Swift Creek, and Winwood. Special guests include guest speaker, The Honorable Judge Alicia Slaughter, District Court Judge, District 8 and musical guest Robin Dunn of It's a Done Deal Music. For more information contact Traci Dixon, Extension Agent 252-9810 or traci_dixon@ncsu.edu
SEPTEMBER 24
Harold D. Cooley's LEGO club for ages 6 and older will be held Sept. 24 from 4-5 p.m. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.
SEPTEMBER 28
Down East Partnership For Children will host a Family Fun Day Carnival at NC Wesleyan Campus on Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Giveaways, food trucks, games, inflatables, prizes, story time and demonstrations. Hands-on activities promoting health, wellness and literacy. Transportation is provided (must pre-register by calling 985-4300, ext. 241.
- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
American Legion Post 110 meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Nashville Community Building on S. Alston Street. For more information call 413-212-3117 or 252-908-2292 |
