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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 5
Live music featuring "Gimme Back My Skynyrd" at the Nashville Farmers Market from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nashville Junction, 75 S. Barnes St., Nashville.

JUNE 6
Spaulding Family Resource Center, Inc. will host on Saturday, June 6th at 5pm a Gospel Concert and Evening of Praise and Worship featuring Lamanuel Boykin and Company. Heaven's Echo and Sylvester Stokes & Faith will also be appearing. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Tickets available at the center. The center is located at 600 South Pine Street, Spring Hope.

4-H Quad Pods Club Yard Sale is June 6th from 7am-12pm at the Nash County Agriculture Center, 1006 Eastern Ave., Nashville. (Inside and outside). Fees for vendors are: $15 for inside and $10 for outside. Seller set-up is June 5th from 5-8 p.m. Contact Christy Corbett at 252-955-4168. Donations welcome.

The Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd annual Chalk It Up Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest on June 6 from 8am-12pm. Registration is available online or in person. The event will take place at the Artist Art Center, 116 N. Pine St, Spring Hop. The family friendly event is open to grade 3-adult. Cash prizes will be presented.

The Nash County Arts Council will host their Art-venturous arts & crafts vendor event on Saturday, June 6th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This event is free to attend. Shop with local artists and crafters. This event will feature art & paintings by Alan Spencer, homemade crafts by Brenda Langley, home decor by Bits of Faith Designs, original paintings & prints by JPhill Art, and crocheted bags, coasters, keychains & more with Strandline. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JUNE 8
The Nash County Arts Council's next session of individual music classes with Joseph Barrett begins June 8th. Classes are held on Monday afternoons/evenings. (Class dates: June 8, 15, 22 and July 6) Cost is $140 for the 4-week session. Call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 or email sgray@nasharts.org. Subject selections include Acoustic, Bass or Electric Guitar, Ukulele, or Music Theory. Must provide your own instrument. Visit events.ticket.leap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JUNE 8-12
The Nash County Arts Council will host summer art camp for ages 5-7 with Kim Valentine, June 8-12 from 9a.m. -12 p.m., daily. Campers will paint, work with clay, create collage and mixed media art work and more. Cost is $125 for the week. ($120 Nash Arts Members) Supplies included in cost. Visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Register by May 11th. Late registration will increase by $5, closing May 26th. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JUNE 9
Harold D. Cooley Library will host Dino Racers on June 9 for ages 7-11 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Paint your Dino Racer, allow for drying time, pull back on your dino racer and let it go! All supplies are provided. Registration required. The library is located at 114 West Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

JUNE 12
Harold D. Cooley Library will host Presto Prehistoric on June 12 at 3 p.m. Award winning magician and storyteller Dana Hill brings his high energy comedian illusions show for an absolute Dino-Mite time! The library is located at 114 West Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

JUNE 13
Let's Talk About It, a mental health community support group, will meet June 13th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church Street, Nashville. For more information call Judy Hendrickson at 252-220-4601.

JUNE 17
Dragon Eye Magnet craft for ages 12 and older will be held on June 17 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. Registration required. Supplies are provided. Call 252-459-2106.

JUNE 15-19
The Nash County Arts Council will host summer art camp for ages 8 and up with Kim Valentine, June 15-19 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m., daily. Campers will paint, work with clay, create collage and mixed media art work & more! Cost is $125 for the week. ($120 Nash Arts Members) Supplies included in cost. Visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Register by May 18th. Late registration will increase by $5, closing June 1st. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JUNE 16-18
Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host Crafted Creations Camp June 16-18, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. for ages 11-15. Unleash creativity and build new skills at Crafted Creations Camp! This hands-on, project-based camp offers three days of crafting fun where campers can explore a wide variety of creative techniques while expressing their individual style. Activities include: Soap Making, Fiber Arts, Sewing, Upcycled Crafts and more. Nashville Residents: $45; Nonresidents: $65. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

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.

JULY 11
The Nash County Arts Council will host a complete fit (yoga, mat pilates, & nutrition) ladies fitness arts retreat with certified instructor, Terri Bilotta, on Saturday, July 11, from 9-11:30AM. Costs are $30 General or $25 Nash Arts Members. Class participants should provide their own mat, water, & fruit for snack. Register by June 22nd 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.

JULY 13-24
The Nash County Arts Council will host a two-week summer drama camp for ages 7-14, instructed by Kristie Cappelletti, July 13-17 & 20-24 from 9a.m.-1p.m. daily, Monday through Friday each week. Campers will learn foundational acting skills, teamwork, storytelling, and stage basics while working together to write and design their very own original play. From brainstorming ideas to building characters and scenes, students will be involved in every step of the creative process, culminating in a live performance for family and friends on the final day. Perfect for beginners and budding stars alike! Cost are $250 for both weeks ($235 Nash Arts members). Sibling discounts available (call 252-459-4734 to inquire). Supplies & water provided. Please send a snack and/or lunch with your child daily, if you wish for them to have one. 1st registration deadline: June 15th. Late registration will increase by $5, closing July 6th. 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.

- 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.

Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a summer fencing camp July 20-24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for ages 11-17. Discover the excitement of fencing in a fun, welcoming environment! This one-week camp introduces the basics of footwork, blade skills, and safety while building confidence, coordination, and focus. Equipment is provided. Nashville Residents: $55. Nonresidents: $75. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a butterfly pinning workshop on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Discover the delicate art of butterfly pinning in this hands-on workshop that blends scientific technique with creative expression. Participants will: Learn the fundamentals of butterfly anatomy, handling, and preservation; Gain hands-on experience pinning butterfly specimens; Create their own butterfly display box. Nashville Residents: $78. Nonresidents: $98. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a Bob Ross Oil Painting Class on Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Learn to paint like Bob Ross! This oil painting class is led by a certified instructor trained in the official Bob Ross method, best known from the beloved television series "The Joy of Painting." All supplies are included to create your own 12"x16" canvas painting of "Pacific Coastline." Nashville Residents: $57. Nonresidents: $77. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie 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.