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<span class="page_title">COMMUNITY CALENDAR</span>
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<p><em>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.</em></p>
<p>Nashville's Annual Blooming Festival is May 10-11, 2024. Applications are now being accepted for craft and exhibit vendor booths and parade entries. Applications can be downloaded at www.nashvillencchamber.org. For more information call 252-459-4050.</p>
<p><strong>APRIL 20</strong><br />The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties will perform a flag presentation ceremony at Jack Laughery Veterans Memorial Park, 321 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, on Saturday, April 20, at 11a.m. to honor a deceased veteran. This event is held monthly except for May and November. Those months we honor all veterans on Memorial day and Veterans Day. The service is free to an honorably discharged veterans' family of all branches who served our great nation. For more information, come to the event or call Jim Taylor at 252-557-2114.</p>
<p>A watercolor class will held on Saturday, April 20 from 1-4 p.m. instructed by Marilyn Williams at Nash Arts Center. Beginner level, supplies provided; limited seats available. $35 general ($30 Nash Arts Council members) Register by visiting nash-county-arts-countil.ticketleap.com/watercolorbird/. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-4734 or visit www.nasharts.org</p>
<p>A Scripture Run will be held to benefit Shenandoah Baptist church Youth Group on April 20 at Shenandoah Baptist Church, 3894 Shenandoah St., Rocky Mount. Donations can be made: $20 for bike/car, $5 for rider, $5 for extra hand. The first bike/car out is at 10 a.m., last one out is at 11 a.m.. Last bike/car in by 1:30 p.m. (Rain date is April 27). Prizes will be given for first and worse, food and fun. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will also be held. Call 252-443-5860 for more information.</p>
<p><strong>APRIL 24</strong><br />An acrylic painting class will held on Wednesday, April 24 from 6-8:30 p.m. instructed by Kim Valentine. Beginner level, supplies provided; limited seats available. Register by visiting https://nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com/acrylic-class---bees/. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-4734 or visit www.nasharts.org.</p>
<p><strong>APRIL 25</strong><br />Nash Arts presents Nicholas Vernon in concert on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $11 ($6 for Arts Council Members); $15 at the door ($10 for members.) Vernon is the 2023 nominiee for male artisit of the year, entertainer of the year for Carolina Country Music Awards. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-4734 or visit www.nasharts.org</p>
<p><strong>APRIL 27</strong><br />Spring Hope Car Classic will be held Saturday April 27,2024 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in downtown Spring Hope. Judging starts at noon. Trophies awarded at 3 p.m. The event will also include food trucks, live music, shopping, lots of family fun. For information contact Spring Hope Chamber 252-478-1919, email info@springhopechamber.com, website visitspringhope.com.</p>
<p>Lighthouse Baptist Church is sponsoring a huge yard sale (furniture, clothes, miscellaneous items), on Saturday, April 27 at 1703 Reges Store Rd., Nashville from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. A bake sale will also be held.</p>
<p><strong>MAY 3</strong><br />A BBQ chicken plate sale, including green beans, potatoes and dessert, will be held Friday, May 3 from 11 a.m. - until (eat-in or take out) at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 6701 Taylor Store Rd., Nashville. Plates are $10 each.</p>
<p>Nash Arts Center presents Kevin Shaw &amp; Midnight Rodeo in concert on Friday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. General admission: $10 advance / $15 door. Nash county arts council members: $5 advance / $10 door. (Membership dues must be current as of July 1, 2023.) Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-4734 or visit www.nasharts.org</p>
<p><strong>MAY 9</strong><br />Nash Arts Center will host the annual Nashville Blooming Festival Kick-Off on Thursday, May 9 featuring Miss Mini &amp; The Sandman Band. Doors open at 6:30. Music begins at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Cash bar available. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-4734 or visit www.nasharts.org</p>
<p><strong>MAY 10-11</strong><br />Nashville's Annual Blooming Festival is May 10-11, 2024. Applications are now being accepted for craft and exhibit vendor booths and parade entries. Applications can be downloaded at www.nashvillencchamber.org. For more information call 252-459-4050.</p>
<p><strong>MAY 24</strong><br />The 11th anniversary H. Earl Coley Golf Classic will be held May 24 at North Green Country Club. The event will benefit the O.D. Moore Scholarship Foundation. To help sponsor or for more information call 252-469-9805, 252-469-1299, 301-873-8586, 919-672-0448 or email gmfmoody@aol.com</p>
<p><strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong><br />American Legion Post 110 meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Nashville Community Building on S. Alston Street. For more information call 413-212-3117 or 252-908-2292</p>
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