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JANUARY 8
The Nash County Arts Council will host a pyrography class with artist Regina Pena on Thursday, Jan. 8, 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 12
The Nash County Arts Council will host a morning mosaics picture frame class with artist Meri Fern, Monday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. Costs are $55 General or $50 members. Supplies included in cost. Visit www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to register, no later than Jan. 5. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JANUARY 14
The Nash County Arts Council will host its monthly acrylic class with artist Kim Valentine, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 6-8:30 p.m. This month painting is a window scene. Costs are $35 General or $30 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.

Harold D. Cooley Library will host "Build a Snowman" for adults and teens on Jan. 14 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Call 252-459-2106 to register. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville.

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 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

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