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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The OD Moore Building, 808 S. Alston St., Nashville, is for rent for birthday parties, banquets, recreation events and more. For more information call 252-469-1299. Leave message.

American Legion Post 110 meets the 3rd Monday of every month- except March and December- at 6:30 p.m. at the Nashville Community Building, located at 403 S. Alston Street. Membership is open to any current or former military serving or having served honorably; no overseas or combat deployment is required to qualify.

Northern Nash Senior High School Class of 1980 reunion banquet, "A Knight to Remember," will be Saturday, September 12, 2026, 5-10 p.m., 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.

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. Waterslides, 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 6
The Nash County Arts Council's next session of individual music classes with Joseph Barrett begins July 6th. Classes are held on Monday afternoons/evenings in 30-minute increments between 2 & 6 p.m. (Class dates for the session: July 6, 13, 20 & 27) Cost is $140 for the 4-week session. 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 to register or call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734. Open to ages 6-106. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 8
The Nash County Arts Council will host their monthly acrylic painting class with artist Kim Valentine Wednesday, July 8, from 6-8:30 p.m. Costs are $37 General or $32 Nash Arts Members. Supplies included in cost. This month's class features a patriotic gnome on canvas. Visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council to register or call (252) 459-4734. Open to ages 16 through adult. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 9
The Nash County Arts Council will host a turtle gourd hand-sculpting class with Regina Pena Thursday, July 9, from 6-8:30 p.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 9-11:30 AM. 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 15
Solar Lighthouse craft project will be held for teens and adults at 11 a.m. on July 15 at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. This is a family event; small children will need assistance. Free Class. Supplies are provided. Call 252-459-2106 to register.

JULY 16
Reptile story time featuring Turbo and Hamis will be held on July 16 from 11:00 am-11:30 a.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. For information call 252-459-2106.

JULY 20
American Legion Post 110 meets July 20th at the Nashville Community Building, located at 403 S. Alston Street. Membership is open to any current or former military serving or having served honorably; no overseas or combat deployment is required to qualify.

July 20 - 24
The Nash County Arts Council will host a two-week Drama Camp for ages 7-14 with Kristie Cappelletti Monday through Friday, July 13-17 & 20-24 from 9 a.m.-1p.m. daily. Supplies included in cost. Cost is $250 for the two weeks. Sibling discounts available. Call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 for more information, or visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council to register. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 23
Firefighter story time will be held on July 23 at 11 a.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 West Church St., Nashville. Nashville Fire Department will be on site for an up-close look at a fire truck. For information call 252-459-2106.