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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 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.

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.

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.

AUGUST 7
Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a Back-to-School Supply Drive on Friday, Aug. 7 from 3-7 p.m. Help support students and teachers at Nashville Elementary School by donating new school supplies during the Nashville Farmers Market. Every donation helps local children start the school year prepared for success. Can't make it to the market that day? No worries, drop off your donations at Nashville Parks & Recreation building, located at 200 S. Boddie Street Mon-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

AUGUST 10
The Nash County Arts Council's next session of individual music classes with Joseph Barrett are held on Monday afternoons/evenings in 30-minute increments between 2 & 6 p.m. (Class dates for the session: August 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st. 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. For more information call 252-459-4734. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St.. Nashville.

AUGUST 13
The Nash County Arts Council will host a hand-sculpting on gourd base class, creating a chicken caricature, with Regina Pena Thursday, August 13th, from 6-8:30PM. This class will feature hand-building with clay, painting, and designing your own unique costume for your caricature. Costs are $42 General or $37 for Nash Arts Members. Supplies included in cost. Visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council to register or call (252) 459-4734 to register. Open to ages 16 through adult. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St.. Nashville.

AUGUST 14
Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a Community Plant Swap on Friday, Aug,14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville. Bring your favorite houseplants or cuttings to swap with fellow plant enthusiasts while learning about plant propagation from Growin' Green Nursery. Free houseplant cuttings will also be available for adoption. The event is free.

AUGUST 15
The Nash County Arts Council will host their Art-venturous arts & crafts mini market vendor event on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Shop with local artists and crafters featuring botanical art by Forever Flora by Renee; handmade crocheted animals by QuiteNova Studios; original acrylic paintings & prints, handmade, hand-painted clay propogation jar toppers with decorative glasses & rooted cuttings & starter plants with JPhill Art; prints & stickers by Izzy Prieto; & quilts, table runners, bowl holders, & jar toppers by Material Blessings. Vendor spots are still available. Call Shelly Gray at (252) 459-4734 if interested in vending. Please come out and support your local artists & crafters! 100 East Washington Street, Downtown Nashville.

AUGUST 20
The Nash County Arts Council will be hosting a unique workshop with artist Regina Pena on Thursday, August 20th, from 6-8:30 p.m. Using your choice of semi-precious, synthetic stone, or glass beads, your instructor will guide you step-by-step in creating your own unique version of the Tree of Life. Costs are $42 General / $37 Nash Arts Members before August 13th. Supplies included in cost. Call (252) 459-4734 or visit events.ticketleap.com/tickets/nash-county-arts-council. Nash Arts Center is located at 100 E. Washington St.. Nashville.

AUGUST 26
The Nash County Arts Council will host their acrylic painting class with artist Kim Valentine Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6-8:30 p.m. Costs are $50 General or $45 Nash Arts members. Supplies included in cost. This month we will be painting a beautiful bouquet of hydrangeas and trading in our usual canvas for a screen. 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 28
The Nash County Arts Council will host an evening of local music with Will West & Friends on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:10 p.m. Advance general admission tickets are $16 ($11 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.

SEPTEMBER 12
Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host Backyard Blooms & Butterflies on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Learn about butterflies and other important pollinators while discovering how to create beautiful, pollinator-friendly landscapes at home. Presented by environmental educator Ann O'Neal Rogerson. Cost: Free. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 15
Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host a beginner Sourdough Sandwich Loaf & Starter Class on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Learn the basics of sourdough baking in this hands-on class. Participants will receive a sourdough starter and a loaf ready to bake at home. A second class will be offered on October 20. Registration for that class opens September 16. Cost: Nashville Residents, $49; Nonresidents: $69; Youth (12 & under): $39 (must attend with an adult. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 19
Town of Nashville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources will host Bob Ross Painting Class on Saturday, Sept, 19 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to paint in the style of Bob Ross with a certified instructor trained in the official Bob Ross method. All supplies are included, and participants will complete and take home a 12" × 16" landscape painting. Cost: Nashville Residents: $57; Nonresidents: $77. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.

- MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Tots & Tunes music classes will run Sept. 8-Nov. 24 at the Nashville Recreation Center, 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville. Classes are available from 10am-10:45am or 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Classes are designed for children ages 6 months-5 years and their caregivers. Tots & Tunes encourages learning through music, movement, and play. Cost: $99 per child Sibling discount available. For more information call 252-459-9796. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville.