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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.

Northern Nash High School Class of 1976 will celebrate their 50th class reunion in October. The Reunion Banquet and other scheduled weekend activities on the weekend of Saturday, October 24, 2026 will be held at at The Gateway, 101 Gateway Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC, 27804. For additional Reunion weekend activities and other information, please contact Allen at ahinesjr58@gmail.com or Wayne at jwlucas121@yahoo.com.

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 30
The Nash County Arts Council will host a "Christmas in July" class with Regina Pena Thursday, July 30, from 6-8:30 p.m. Students will use air-dry clay to create three whimsical sea-themed ornaments on a gourd base with step-by-step instruction. Costs are $37 General or $32 Nash Arts Members. Supplies included in cost. 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.

AUGUST 1
Nash County Sheriff's Office will host its annual Back to School BAsh on Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Nash County Courthouse parking lot in downtown Nashville. Free book bags to the first 300 children (kids must be present to receive a book bag.) Equipment demostrations, hot dogs and drinks and Pelican's Snoballs.

AUGUST 3
The Nash County Arts Council will host an August exhibit with artist Jason Bryant. Exhibit opens August 3rd. Call (252) 459-4734 or email sgray@nasharts.org to schedule your gallery visit. Exhibit will close September 1st with a 5 p.m. reception. Exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

AUGUST 4 & 5
The Nash County Arts Council will host auditions for their 25th annual production of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5, at 6:30PM. Auditions are open to all ages. Do not need to be present both nights. Call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 or email sgray@nasharts.org for more details. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

AUGUST 6
The Nash County Arts Council kicks off their 2026-27 music season with "Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute" Thursday, August 6th, at 7:30PM. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets go on sale July 1. Advance general admission tickets are $25 ($20 Nash Arts Members). Reserved seats are available for $5 more. Cost of admissions increase by $5 day of show. Visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 to purchase tickets. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

- MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a summer fencing camp July 20-24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for ages 11-17. Discover the excitement of fencing in a fun, welcoming environment! This one-week camp introduces the basics of footwork, blade skills, and safety while building confidence, coordination, and focus. Equipment is provided. Nashville Residents: $55. Nonresidents: $75. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a butterfly pinning workshop on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Discover the delicate art of butterfly pinning in this hands-on workshop that blends scientific technique with creative expression. Participants will: Learn the fundamentals of butterfly anatomy, handling, and preservation; Gain hands-on experience pinning butterfly specimens; Create their own butterfly display box. Nashville Residents: $78. Nonresidents: $98. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties hosts flag raising ceremonies monthly except for May and November. Those months, all veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. The flag that was flown over the park for 30 day previously will be lowered, folded, and presented to the veteran's family in a formal ceremony. The service is free to an honorably discharged veteran's family of all branches who served our great nation. For more information, come to the event or call Jim Taylor at 252-557-2114.