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.

BLOOMING FESTIVAL - The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the May 8-9, 2026 Nashville Blooming Festival. Applications for craft/merchandise vending, parade entries, event sponsorships, mother of the year and flag sponsorships can be found on the chamber's website: https://nashvillencchamber.org/blooming-festival. For more information call or text 252-459-4050 or email nashvillencchamber@gmail.com

APRIL 11
"Let's Talk About It" Mental Health Support Group will meet at Harold D. Cooley Library on April 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. For more information contact Judy Hendrickson at 252-220-4601. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville.

APRIL 16-17-18
Nash Central High School presents Shrek, the Musical on April 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at the Imperial Center, 207 Gay St., Rocky Mount. Tickets are $10 - only by visiting sherkmusical26 on Linktree. For more information email jmhale@ncpschools.net. The event is presented through special arrangements by Musical Theater International, based on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Pictures and the book by William Steig. books and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Jeanine Tesori. Originally produced by Dreamworks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

APRIL 16, 2026
Nashville Parks & Recreation will host a free Residential Tree Care program on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 6-7 p.m. This informative session will feature Urban & Community Forestry Specialist John Sugg, who will share practical tips on selecting the right tree species for your home landscape, proper planting, mulching, and effective pruning for healthy, long-lasting trees. Whether you are planting new trees or caring for ones already in your yard, this program is a great opportunity to learn helpful techniques to keep your landscape thriving. The program will be held at Town of Nashville Parks & Recreation, located at 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville. Registration is free and available online at:https://townofnashville.recdesk.com/Community/Home

APRIL 17
Nashville Farmers Market will celebrate its opening day on April 17 from 3-7 p.m. Celebrate the start of the season with local produce, baked goods, crafts, and more! The afternoon will feature live music with Meredith & Co. (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.); Food Trucks: Barone Meatball Company & La Placita. The Farmers Market is located at 725 S. Barnes Street, Nashville. SNAP/EBT customers welcome.

18th annual Down East Youth and Adult Bass Fishing Open Tournament will be held April 18 at the Rocky Mount Reservoir, Bend of the River Road, Rocky Mount. Food, door prizes, free boat rides plus a raffle for prizes will be held. Children ages 8-17 are welcome to participate. The weigh-in is from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. Entry fee is $150 per boat which includes $20 towards entry to "Big Fish." For information or to volunteer, call 919-812-8530 or 919-730-7310.

APRIL 24
Coopers Ruritan Club Chopped Pork BBQ Plates sale is April 24, 2026 from 11 am - until all gone - $10/plate. (Pork BBQ, potatoes, slaw and bread). Location is 3686 Volunteer Road beside the Coopers Fire Department. No tickets needed. Desserts also available for an additional price.

APRIL 25
Paint Just Like Bob Ross in One Day! on April 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. A relaxing oil painting class led by a certified instructor trained in the Bob Ross method. No experience needed--just come ready to create your own happy little masterpiece! Residents: $57; non-residents: $77. The class will be held at Nashville Parks & Recreation Center, 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville. Registration required: https://townofnashville.recdesk.com/Community/Home

APRIL 28
Harold D. Cooley Library will host Builders Club on April 28 from 4-5 p.m. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

MAY 16
Nashville Parks & Recreation will host Bake With Me! Family Cookie Class on May 16, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. This is a fun make-and-take cookie class where families will measure, mix, and create their own cookie dough to take home and bake! The class is for ages 6 and older. Children must attend with an adult. Residents: $10; non-residents: $15. The class will be held at Nashville Parks & Recreation Center, 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville.

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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).

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.

Harold D. Cooley Library hosts Family Storytime on Mondays from 4-4:30 p.m. Event is geared towards 2-5, but all ages are welcome. Activities include story time, singing, arts and crafts. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

Nash County Department of Social Services will host non-emergency Medicaid transportation vendor information sessions for those interested in becoming a transportation vendor. Sessions will offer