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GENERAL ANNOUNCMENTS
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.

JUNE 2
The Nash County Arts Council will host a book reading and signing with local author Michael K. Brantley on Tuesday evening, June 2nd, at 6:30 p.m. in celebration of his fifth nonfiction book, Captain Otway Burns: Tar Heel Privateer, Legislator, and Naval Hero of the War of 1812. This event is free and open to the public and will include a small reception directly after the reading. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JUNE 3
Harold D. Cooley Library will host Palentology Dig on June 3 for ages 6-11 at 3:30 p.m. find shark teeth, bones, geodes and precious stones! The library is located at 114 West Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

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.

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 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)