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.

NOVEMBER 23
The Villages of North Carolina is partnering with Nash County Health Department and local organizations to Host Inaugural Community Baby Shower for all expecting and postpartum mothers on Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the N.E.W. Building, 200 N. Church St., Rocky Mount. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Lead Health Educator Latesha Barnes-Staton from Nash County Health Department at (252) 459-1240 or Latesha.staton@nashcountync.gov for any questions or if you know of anyone who would like to sign up to attend.

NOVEMBER 25
Harold D. Cooley Library have a representative available on Nov. 20 and Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to answer questions regarding the NC Cooperative Extension Computer Basics program. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

DECEMBER 2
Nash County Health Department will hold a Community Health Fair on Dec. 2nd to recognize World AIDS Day. Free HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Mills Church, located at 911 Falls Road in Rocky Mount.

DECEMBER 3
Ribbons to Bows will be held Dec. 3 from 1-2 p.m. in the Warner Room at Braswell Memorial Library. Call 252-442-1951, ext. 851 to register. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.

DECEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 8
The Nash County Arts Council presents its annual "A Christmas Carol," directed by Dan Seda, with evening performances on Thursday, Dec. 5, Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. closing with a matinée performance on Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. Doors open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Advance tickets are $13 General Admission or $8 Nash Arts members. Cost of admissions will increase to $15 General or $10 Members at the door. Reserved seating, group rates, sponsorships and program ads are also available. Call (252) 459-4734 for more details. This and all future productions will be the traditional version. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 7
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Nashville Recreation Department will host the annual Children's Christmas Celebration in downtown Nashville on Dec. 7. Free children's activities will be available from 2-4:30 p.m. Children's Bike Parade begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; free photos with Santa at 5:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the most spirited parade entries. Parade is for ages 12 and younger, no motorized vehicles allowed. Parade lineup begins at 4 p.m. in the Nash County Courthouse parking lot.

DECEMBER 10
High school equivalence, ABE Reading/Writing will be held Monday - Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. through Dec. 10th at Nash Community College. Call 252-451-8242.

DECEMBER 11
The Nash County Arts Council will host its monthly acrylic class, led by local artist, Kim Valentine, on Wednesday, Dec. 11th from 6-8:30 p.m. Registration is $35 general admission or $30 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 theme will be a colorful snowman. Register by Dec. 2nd by visiting nasharts.org or calling (252) 459-4734. Late registration will increase by $5. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 12
Basic computer skills and keyboarding class will be held from 9 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Braswell Memorial Library on Dec. 12. Call 252-442-1951, ext. 851 to register. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.

DECEMBER 13
The Nash County Arts Council presents a special holiday performance by TolerMusic on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 general admission or $5 for Nash Arts members. Cost of admissions will increase to $15 general or $10 members at the door. TolerMusic (Tim, Connie, Tori, Anna, & Harri) are a Nash County family group who sings a variety of music including Gospel, Pop, Country & Classic Rock. For more information, visit nasharts.org, tolermusic.com, or call (252) 459-4734. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 17
Shopping online safety class will be held Dec. 17 from 2-4 p.m. in the computer lab at Braswell Memorial Library. For more information call 252-442-1951, ext. 85. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.

DECEMBER 18
Gadget guidance featuring technology help with iPhones, laptops, and smartphones will be held Dec. 18th from 2-4 p.m. in the computer lab at Braswell Memorial Library. Call 252-442-1951, ext. 851 to register. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.

DECEMBER 19
The Nash County Arts Council is hosting a barnyard Christmas ornament hand sculpting class, led by artist Regina Pena, on Thursday, December 19th from 6-8:30 p.m. Registration is $35 general admission or $30 for Nash Arts members. Supplies will be provided by the artist. This is a beginner friendly class for ages 16 through adult. Register by Dec. 5th by visiting nasharts.org or calling (252) 459-4734. Late registration will increase by $5. Nash Arts is located at 100 E. Washington St., Nashville.

DECEMBER 20
Holiday Karaoke will be held on Dec. 20 from 2-4 p.m. in the Warner Room at Braswell Memorial Library. For more information call 252-442-1951, ext. 85. The library is located at 727 N. Grace St., Rocky Mount.

DECEMBER 21
The Nash County Arts Council presents "Home for Christmas" with Chandler James and Meredith Davis Johnson on Saturday, December 21st at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m..) Advance tickets are $13 General Admission or $8 Nash Arts members. Cost of admissions will increase to $18 General or $13 Members at the door, provided seating is still available. Last year's event was sold out, so get your tickets early! For more information, visit nasharts.org or call (252) 459-4734. Tickets are also available online through nash-county-arts-council.ticketleap.com.

- ANNOUNCEMENTS -

American Legion Post 110 meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Nashville Community Building on S. Alston Street. For more information call 413-212-3117 or 252-908-2292

The Area Agency on Aging and the Nash County Senior Center are in need of food donations, services, and door prizes for their annual family caregiver retreat on Nov. 15. Please contact Ashleigh Glover, 252-234-5984 or Wendy Perry, 252-459-1691.

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 for two-day event. Contact Donald Davis for cruise information and deadline 404-583-6759.

Harold D. Cooley Library holds Storytime each Thursday from 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. The library is located at 114 W. Church St., Nashville. For more information call 252-459-2106.

Tots & Tunes classes with Meredith Davis Johnson will be held through December 10. Available classes are 10 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Fee is $99 for individual, sibling discount is available. The early childhood music class is for children ages 6 months-5 years and their caregivers. The use of music provides an outlet for furthering social skills, brain development, self-expression through emotional and creative means, and supporting/developing fine and gross motor skills. Children will learn about music through songs, movements, stories, and instruments. $99-individual rate. Sibling discount available for more than one child. The recreation center is located at 200 S. Boddie St., Nashville. For more information about registration call 252-459-9796.