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.

MAY 7
A gathering at the flagpole in front of the Nashville Police Department and Nashville Fire Station will be held on May 7th at 9 a.m. for National Day of Prayer.

MAY 8-9
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce will host the Nashville Blooming Festival May 8-9, 2026 in downtown Nashville. The event features food, a carnival, parade, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. For more information call or text 252-459-4050 or email nashvillencchamber@gmail.com

MAY 16
Nashville Parks & Recreation will host Bake With Me! Family Cookie Class on May 16, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. This is a fun make-and-take cookie class where families will measure, mix, and create their own cookie dough to take home and bake! The class is for ages 6 and older. Children must attend with an adult. Residents: $10; non-residents: $15. The class will be held at Nashville Parks & Recreation Center, 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville.

MAY 22
Spring Hope Fire Department will host Bingo Night on May 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. The fire department is located at 415 W. Nash St., Spring Hope.

- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
The Nash County Arts Council is currently seeking vendors for their Art-venturous Arts & Crafts event on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Early bird registration fees are $45 indoor or $55 outdoor before April 30. (Late registration will run April 30-May 21, with fees increasing by $5.) All items must include original art or handmade/crafted works. (This event is intended to celebrate artists & crafters. Yard sale items & commercial vendors not accepted.) Visit events.ticketleap.com/events/nash-county-arts-council or call 252-459-4734 to register. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

Harold D. Cooley Library hosts Storytime on Thursday from 11-11:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

Harold D. Cooley Library hosts Family Storytime on Mondays from 4-4:30 p.m. Event is geared towards 2-5, but all ages are welcome. Activities include story time, singing, arts and crafts. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.