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.
FEBRUARY 20
The Nash County Arts Council will host a parent and child hat burning class, led by artist Regina Pena, on Thursday, February 20th, from 6-8:30 PM. Registration is $65 General Admission or $60 Nash Arts members. This month, participants will practice the art of woodburning on their very own vegan suede western style hat. Supplies will be provided by the artist (including the hats). Registration Deadline: February 6th. Limited to one child per parent. Children under 10 years of age not eligible to participate. Parent and child will share one hat and one burner tool. Parent is solely responsible for the supervision of their child. (Individual adults are also welcome to register for this class.) Late registration will increase by $5.
FEBRUARY 21
Nashville Parks and Rec will host a Free Movie Friday/Super-Hero Night on February 21 at 6 p.m. at 723 S. Barnes Street, Nashville. Come out dressed as your favorite super-hero and watch a showing of "Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse." Special appearances by Spiderman and friends. Free popcorn while supplies last.
FEBRUARY 22
The Nash County Arts Council presents its Denim & Diamonds Gala on Saturday, February 22nd from 6-9 p.m., with entertainment provided by Heavy Weather: A Tribute to Yacht Rock. Tickets are $40 per individual or $75 per couple ($35 / $65 for Nash Arts members), and are available through nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com, or by calling the office at (252) 459-4734. Deadline to purchase is February 10th. Cost includes entertainment and meal, with catering provided by Essential Edibles. The evening will also include a silent auction. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
Nashville Parks and Rec will host an Eastern Bluebird Workshop on February 22 from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.. Learn all about Bluebirds & assemble your own Bluebird nesting box. All tools & materials provided. Children must attend with an adult. Workshop will include: Eastern Bluebird natural history: habitat, diet, nesting & more. Assembling a bluebird nesting box, nesting boy placement and maintenance strategies and make suet for bluebirds. *A portion of the proceeds from this program will go to the Eastern Bluebird Rescue Group of Warrenton, NC.
FEBRUARY 25
The Nash County Arts Council will be hosting an artist reception with local artist, Mike Clark, between 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Mike's work is currently on display through February 28th. Gallery visits, outside of the reception, are available by appointment only. Call (252) 459-4734 to schedule your visit.
FEBRUARY 27
The Nash County Arts Council will host a Woodburning on Charcuterie Board Class on Thursday, February 27th, from 6-8:30 p.m. Create your own personalized charcuterie board! Registration is $40 General or $35 Nash Arts members. All supplies provided (including board and metal handles) Deadline to register is February 13th. Call (252) 459-4734 or register online through www.nasharts.org/classes or nash-county-arts-council.ticket.leap.com.
FEBRUARY 28
Join The Toler Family (TolerMusic) as they sing through the decades at the Nash County Arts Council on Friday, February 28th at 7 p.m.. Advance tickets are $10 General ($5 Nash Arts members) and are available online through nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com or by calling the office at (252) 459-4734. Cost of admissions will increase to $15 General ($10 Members) day of show.
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
- ANNOUNCEMENTS -
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.
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!
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. |
