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.

JULY 10
The Nash County Arts Council will host a purse burning class, led by artist Regina Pena, on Thursday, June 10th, from 6-8:30 p.m. This is a beginner level class, from ages 16 through adult. Registration is $50 General Admission ($45 Nash Arts members). Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes orwww.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 12
"Let's Talk About It" Mental Health Community Support Group will meet on July 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library, 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-220-4601.

JULY 14-18
The Nash County Arts Council will host an "Under the Sea" themed arts & crafts camp for special populations, ages 8-16, led by Carla Carnahan, July 14-18 from 9 a.m. until noon, daily. Cost is $30 for the week. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 15
Harold D. Cooley Library will host Builders Club on July 15 from 4-5 p.m. for ages 6 and older. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

JULY 19
The Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties will be performing a flag presentation ceremony at Jack Laughery Veterans Memorial Park, 321 N. Church St., Rocky Mount on Saturday, July 19th at 10 a.m. to honor Bennett D. Alongi, SP-4, U.S. Army. This event is held monthly except for May and November. Those months are for honoring all veterans on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. 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.

Braswell Memorial Library will host its Big Book Sale on Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Books for children and young adults only. Free face-painting and free popsicles. Cash or check only. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.

The Nash County Arts Council will kick of its 2025-2026 Minor Concert Series with Southern Heart Country Show (Brenda Langley, Charles Curlings, & Jimmie Dawson). Doors open at 6:40 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show time. Costs are $12 advance or $16 day of show. Reserved seats are available for $5 more. Nash Arts members receive a $5 discount for tickets & admissions. Advance tickets are available at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 21-25
The Nash County Arts Council will host a Powers of Poetry Camp with poet, author, & teaching artist, Phillip Shabazz, for grades 4 & up, July 21-25 from 10 a.m. -1p.m. daily. Cost is $95 ($90 Nash Arts Members). Late registration will increase by $5. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/camps, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 23
Harold D. Cooley Library will host a sailboat ornament craft class on July 23 from 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. for teens and adults. To secure a spot, call 252-459-2106 to register. Class is free and materials are provided. You will need to bring a glue gun. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville.

The Nash County Arts Council will host a glass succulent plants class with artist Kim Valentine on Wednesday, July 23 rd, from 6-8:30 p.m. Cost is $30 ($25 Nash Arts Members). Late registration will increase by $5. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes,www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 24
The Nash County Arts Council will host a Mosaics on concrete garden stones class with artist Meri Fern, Thursday, July 24th, from 6-8:30 p.m. Cost is $55 ($50 Nash Arts Members). Late registration will increase by $5. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 24
Harold D. Cooley Library welcomes "The Wisdom Tooth" to storytime on July 24 at 11 a.m. A packet with a toothbrush and toothpaste and toothpaste will be given to those in attendance. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. 252-459-2106.

JULY 26
The Nash County Arts Council will kick off its 2025-2026 Nashville Showcase Series with the Tennessee Bluegrass Band Saturday, July 26th at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:40. p.m. Costs are $25 advance or $30 day of show. Reserved seats are available for $5 more. Nash Arts members receive a $5 discount on tickets and admissions. Visitwww.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to purchase advance tickets. Order soon, as this event is anticipated to sell out. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 28-AUGUST 1
The Nash County Arts Council will host "StageCraft: A Journey to the Spotlight" drama camp for Grades K-8, led by Kristie Cappalletti, July 28 through August 1 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. The week will include theater games, group learning, and preparation for a variety show to be performed for parents and friends on the last day of class. Cost is $175 for the week ($170 Nash Arts Members). Late registration will increase by $5. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/camps, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 29
Harold D. Cooley Library will host Builders Club on July 29 from 4-5 p.m. for ages 6 and older. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

July 30
The Nash County Arts Council will host a Resin Class with artist Kim Valentine, Wednesday, July 30th, from 6-8:30 p.m, with six frames to choose from! Cost is $65 ($60 Nash Arts Members). Late registration will increase by $5. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council, or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

JULY 31
The Nash County Arts Council will host a Flat Wide Brim Hat Burning Class with artist Regina Pena, Thursday, July 31, from 6-8:30p.m. Cost is $65 ($60 Nash Arts Members). Late registration will increase by $5. Supplies included in cost. Visit nasharts.org/classes, www.ticketleap.events/tickets/nash-county-arts-council or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Storytime for ages 2-5 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.

Northern Nash Class of 1979 will host its 46th Class Reunion October 17-18, 2025 at the Drake Community Center. The registration cost ($75 per person) for the Reunion Banquet on Oct. 18, $10 per person for the Tailgate Meet & Greet at the NNSH Football Game on Oct. 17, and t-shirt cost of $15 per person needs to be paid by JULY 31, 2025. Checks can be made payable to Glinda Lynch Turner/NNSH 79. Cash app at $NNSH79 and/or Text and APPLE PAY at (252) 406-2695. Contacts: Gwen Dales-Franklin @ (301) 219-6375 or Dales5813@gmail.com or Phyllis Faye Arrington @ (919) 451-5510 or phyllisarringtonmcgee@gmail.com.

Got LEGOs gathering dust at home? Nashville Parks and Recreation is building something awesome with its Brick Builders Program, and needs your help! We're looking for gently used LEGOs to inspire creativity, teamwork, and endless for kids in our community. Drop-off Location: 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville NC. Let's turn those forgotten bricks into something amazing-one colorful creation at a time!

Harold D. Cooley Library hosts Builders Club the last Tuesday of each month from 4-5 p.m. for ages 6 and older. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106