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.

APRIL 3
Tar River Republican Women will host Jason Simmons, Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, as guest speaker on Thursday April 3rd at 6 p.m. at Nashville Exchange restaurant 229 W. Washington Street, Nashville. All republican women and men are welcome to attend. For more information call or text Susie Haughwout 802-380-0394.

APRIL 4
Nashville Parks and Recreation will host a Star Party Friday, April 4, 2025 from 7-9 p.m. at Stoney Creek Environmental Park, 455 W. Washington Street, Nashville. Explore the night sky and enjoy an evening of interactive space science activities, crafts, space story time, and a "star tour" led by local amateur astronomers using telescopes. This family event is free.

Nashville Parks and Recreation will host Family Camp Out on at 6 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2025 at Stoney Creek Environmental Park, 455 W. Washington Street, Nashville. Enjoy a family campout under the stars. The event cost is $25 per family and includes: Hotdog dinner, Smores, light breakfast. Bring your tent and camping supplies - no portable grills or pets allowed. For more information or to register call 252-459-9796.

APRIL 7
The Nash County Arts Council will host a dragon eye hand sculpting class on Monday evening, April 7, from 6-8:30 p.m., led by artist Regina Pena. For all who enjoy everything dragons - join this unique class and make your own unique dragon eye art piece. Your instructor will guide you through creating your art piece while teaching hand building techniques. Cost is $40 General/$35 Nash Arts members. Supplies provided. Only a few seats remain! Call (252) 459-4734 to register. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

APRIL 10
The 2025 Wilson Active Artists Association's Juried Art Exhibition, a carefully judged winning artwork along with walls full of entries, will be open to the public with free admission on Thursday evening, April 10 from 5-7 p.m. at the Hammond Gallery in the Edna Boykin Cultural Center in downtown Wilson. See the collection and competition by talented artists from Wilson and surrounding areas and enjoy light refreshments as you browse. Artists will be on hand for this free community event. For more information visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/officialwaaa or our website: https://www.wilsonactiveartists.org/ The Edna Boykin Cultural Center is located at 108 Nash Street in Wilson.

APRIL 11
Nashville Farmers Market opening day is Friday, April 11, 2025 at 725 S. Barnes Street, Nashville. Enjoy fresh produce, artisan breads, local meats, handmade crafts, coffee, and craft beer. Live music from 3-7 p.m. with Meredith Davis Johnson; 7-9 p.m., Scythian. Food Trucks: Backdraft BBQ and Arian's Legendary Tacos.

APRIL 12
The Joseph C. Pisarik VFW Auxiliary, Post 2057, 11270 Hwy 97, Rocky Mount, will host an indoor yard sale and bake sale on April 12 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tables are available for $10 each. Call or text 252-969-3333 or email starsinuniform@yahoo.com for information or to reserve a table.

Nashville Parks and Recreation will host Eggciting Saturday, a community Easter Egg Hunt. pm Saturday, April 12, 2025 - 10 a.m. sharp at Stoney Creek Environmental Park, 455 W. Washington Street, Nashville.
Rain or shine, the event is for children ages 0-12. Special activities from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Nashville Parks and Recreation will host a Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt on April 12, 2025 , from 2-4 p.m. at 200 S. Boddie Street, Nashville. Sensory-friendly pictures with the Easter Bunny, indoor Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and games.

APRIL 12
The Nash County Arts Council will host "From Princess to Queen: A Journey of Strength & Expression" dance workshop with Riddick Dance Company for ages 3 - 12 on Saturday, April 12th from 2-4 p.m. Cost is $10. This workshop is designed to help young girls embrace their confidence and self-expression through drumming, dance, and spoken word. Fostering self-awareness, leadership, and creativity, this workshop session will guide them on a journey.... from princess to queen! Registration is available through nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For information visit nasharts.org or call 252-459-4734.

APRIL 12
The Nash County Arts Council presents an evening of Gospel, Blues, & Spoken Word with Riddick Dance's "Queens: A Celebration of Women" on Saturday, April 12th at 7PM. Doors open at 6:40. Advance tickets are $20 General Admission or $15 for Nash Arts members. Cost of admissions will increase to $25 General or $20 Members at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased online through nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For information visit nasharts.org or call 252-459-4734.

APRIL 16
The Nash County Arts Council will host its monthly acrylic class, led by local artist, Kim Valentine, on Wednesday, April 16th from 6-8:30 p.m. Registration is $40 General Admission or $35 for Nash Arts members. Supplies will be provided by the artist. This is a beginner level class for ages 16 through adult. This month's Spring theme is a handsome bunny in a top hat.... just in time for Easter! Register soon, as space is limited, by visiting nasharts.org/classes or nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com, or calling (252) 459-4734. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

APRIL 18-19
Let Nash County 4-H Exchange Club egg your yard this Easter. Order your pre-filled eggs to be hidden in your yard on April 18th or April 19th. Eggs will be delivered between 9 am - 2 p.m. on Friday or between 9 am - 1 p.m. on Saturday and hidden in your yard. No yard too big or too small. Pre register by April 11 by calling Mindy Proctor at 252-200-8504 or email carriagecove222@gmail.com. 50 eggs-$25 or 100 eggs for $50.

APRIL 28
The Nash County Arts Council will begin a 4-week session of individual music classes, led by local instructor Joseph Barrett, Monday, April 28th. Choose from Acoustic, Bass, or Electric Guitar, Ukulele, or Music Theory! Registration is $140 for the 4-weeks. ($135 Members) This class is available for ages 6 - 106! Any skill level accepted! Classes meet weekly on April 28, May 5, May 12, & May 19. 30-minute time slots begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Other times may be available upon request. Deadline to register is April 17. Only a total of eight students will accepted this session, so register soon! Visit nasharts.org/classes or nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville. For information visit nasharts.org or call 252-459-4734.

MAY 2
Philadelphia Baptist Church will host its BBQ Chicken Plate Sale on May 2 from 11 a.m. - until. Eat in or take out, plates are $10 each. Plates include green beans, potatoes and dessert. The church is located at 6701 Taylor Store Rd., Nashville.

MAY 3
Goat Fest 2025 will be held May 3, 2025 at 624 Wollett Mill Rd., Nashville. The event includes the 3rd Annual Pork BBQ & Chili Contest , live music featuring Tony Jonez and great food. Contest is judged by Southern BBQ Network. Tickets are $18 in advance; $25 at the door. Early Bird entry fee for contestants is $90. The Kitchen Goat Feeds Corporation is a 501c3 charity easing the burden for Eastern NC cancer patients by providing grocery gift cards and ensuring food security during recovery. For information contact jason@thekitchengoat.com or call/text 252-220-0294

MAY 9-10
Nashville's Annual Blooming Festival is May 9-10, 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.

- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
Powerful Tools For Caregivers will be presented at Braswell Memorial Library from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on April 3, 10, 17, 24 and may 8. For information to sign up contact Ashleigh Glover 252-234-5984 or email aglover@ucpcog.org. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.

Northern Nash Class of 1975 will host its 50th reunion April 18-19, 2025. Cost for the two-day event is $100 per person/$175 per couple. Deadline to pay is Feb. 28, 2025. A cruise is planned for April 28-May 2, 2025. Contact Milton Hagans 434-426-3528 about the two-day event. Contact Donald Davis for cruise information and deadline 404-583-6759.

Northern Nash Class of 1979 will host its 46th Class Reunion October 17-18, 2025 at the Drake Community Center. Cost is $75 per person for the Reunion Banquet on Oct. 18 and $10 per person for the Tailgate Meet & Greet at the NNSH Football Game on Oct. 17. 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 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

Family Storytime is held every Monday from 4-4:30 p.m. at Harold D. Cooley Library geared towards ages 2-5 p.m. but all ages are welcome. Activities include storytime and singing, arts and crafts. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. 252-459-2106.

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.