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.

FEBRUARY 12
Storytime with the wisdom tooth will be held Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 W. Church St., Nashville. Attendees will receive a swag bag complete with a toothbrush and toothpaste. For more information call 252-459-2106.

The Nash County Arts Council presents Drivin N Cryin, Thursday, Feb. 12th at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:10 p.m. Limited general admission seats remain available for $27 through TicketLeap (search Nash County Arts Council). Cost of admissions will increase to $27 for the day of show (provided seats remain available). Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-4734,

FEBRUARY 13
Nashville Parks and Recreation will host a Valentine's Craft Night (felting class) on Friday, Feb. 13 from 6-8 p.m. Grab your favorite gals and enjoy a creative night learning needle felting techniques using locally sourced alpaca fiber. No experience required, and all materials are included. Fees: Nashville residents ($20); Nonresidents ($30). The Nashville recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-9796.

Let's Talk About It, a mental health community support group, will meet Feb. 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information contact Judy Hendrickson, 252-220-4601

FEBRUARY 17
Tar River Republican Women will host a Republican Candidate Meet and Greet, Tuesday, February 17th at 6 p.m. at Nashville Exchange restaurant 229 W. Washington Street, Nashville. This is open to the public and is a FREE event. Come meet the candidates who are running for Edgecombe / Nash / Wilson / Halifax / Northampton Counties at the Local, State, or Federal levels. For more information call or text Mary Helen Warren 252-544-1704.

FEBRUARY 19
The Nash County Arts Council will host a combined baseball cap and flat brim hat burning class with instructor, Regina Pena, on Thursday, Feb. 19th, from 6-8:30 p.m. Costs are $45 for baseball caps and $70 for flat brim. Supplies included in cost. Visit TicketLeap (search Nash County Arts Council) or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

FEBRUARY 24
Builders Club will meet Feb. 24 from 4-5 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

Discover your roots. The Southern Nash Genealogy Group invites inter-ested community members to join the upcoming meetings the last Tuesday of each month at The Wesley Privett Memorial Library, Bailey, 3:30 p.m. Whether you are beginning the journey of your family history search, researching local genealogy, or you are an experienced researcher, the Southern Nash Genealogy Group will provide you with an opportunity to share genealogy tips, explore resources, and connect with fellow genealogy enthusiasts. Traci Thompson, Local History & Genealogy Librarian, Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, will lead the meetings. She is a Licensed Certified Ge-nealogist, Board of Certification of Genealogists; and holds a Master's Degree in Library Science. Anyone interested in genealogy research is invited. Registration is not required. Also, feel free to bring genealogy documents and your genealogy questions. Please join the Southern Nash Genealogy Group meeting February 24th to engage and network with others who are interested in genealogy research. The February meeting is scheduled February 24, 3:30 p.m. at the Wesley Privett Memorial Library, 6280 Main Street, Bailey.

FEBRUARY 27
The Nash County Arts Council will host a solo acoustic show with American Aquarium's founder and frontman, BJ Barham. Chandler James will open the show at 7 p.m., with BJ taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Limited general admission seats remain available for $30 through TicketLeap (search Nash County Arts Council). Cost of admissions will increase to $35 for the day of show (provided seats remain available). Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-4734,

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Nashville Parks and Recreation will host Fencing Classes (8-Week Session) on Mondays from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 23 through April 27, 2026. This beginner-friendly class introduces fencing fundamentals, including footwork, blade skills, and safety, while building confidence and focus. Open to youth and adults ages 12 and up. All equipment is provided. Fees: Nashville residents ($80); Nonresidents ($100). The Nashville recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-9796.

Nashville Parks and Recreation will host Brick Builders - Homeschool STEAM Program on Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Feb. 26 through April 2, 2026. Designed for ages 7-11, this homeschool STEAM program uses LEGO Education curriculum to explore engineering, creativity, and storytelling. Fees: Nashville residents ($20); Nonresidents ($30).

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