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In order to ensure your public service announcement is advertised, WIZS has made a policy change. We will no longer accept hand written submissions. This change will ensure the on-air personalities will be able to read your announcement.
If your organization has an upcoming event, you may now submit your information on the form below, we ask that your submission be email at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order to serve you better. WIZS will be happy to post your event below and announce it on air.
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The Kerr Lake Extension Master Gardeners present Great
Gardening on Saturday, May 18th from 9am until noon at
the First Presbyterian Church, 222 Young St. in Henderson.
Learn about soil prep, beautiful bloomers and vegetable
gardening! The cost is $7.00 at the door. For more info
contact the VC Coop at 252-438-8188.
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The Men’s Council at Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church
located at 511 N. Chestnut St. in Henderson is having an
Annual Fundraising Event. Saturday, May 18th from 11am
until sold out come by for a fish plate. Only $6.50 per
plate. For more info call 252-492-3478.
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New Sandy Creek Baptist Church is holding a Women’s
Conference on Saturday, May 18th from 8:30am until
3:00pm. The cost is $15.00 per person. There will be door
prizes, light breakfast and boxed lunch. Register online
at NSCwomensconverence@eventbrite.com, at the door,
or by sending your name, church name, address and
childcare needs to New Sandy Creek Baptist Church 1699
Weldons Mill Road, Henderson NC 27537.
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Jonathan Abbott will be in concert Sunday May 19th at 6pm at
Cokesbury United Methodist Church. Currently singing and
recording with the Gaither Group and has received many awards.
All are invited to hear this young gospel singer!
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A Free Stroke Risk Screening will be held on Tuesday May 21st
from 7:30am-10:30am in the John T. Church Classroom at
Maria Parham Medical Center. The screening will include blood
pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose. Participation is by
appointment ONLY, contact Jan Parham, RN, at 252-436-1840
to schedule your appointment or for more info.
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Youth Revival Celebration will be held at Sandy Grove Missionary
Baptist Church in the Gillburg Community, Wed. thru Fri
evenings May 29-31 at 7pm. For more info contact the church
at 252-438-3662 or 919-412-5670.
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Meet Me in the Street with Steve Owens and The Summertime
Band will be held on Thursday May 30th from 5:30pm until
8:30pm in Downtown Henderson.
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New Horizons BBQ Chicken Plate Sale will be held on Friday, May 31st
from 11am until 6pm. The cost is $7.00 per plate. You can pick up
your plate at the church or for larger orders we deliver!
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Tuesday June 11th join the Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament
at the Henderson Country Club. To register call 252-438-8414.
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Relay for Life will be held June 14th and 15th this 2013. All
survivors are asked to fill out a Survivor form for Tshirts
and a spot at the annual Survivor Dinner. Forms are available
at the Oncology Dept. at Maria Parham and Nationwide Insurance
both located on Ruin Creek Rd. Luminaries are being sold in honor
or memory of a loved one. Can pick up Luminary forms from the same
locations above as well as Henderson Family Medicine. For more info
contact Heidi O Garland at 252-432-1813
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The 5th Family Reunion Celebration for Former Lenox Employees
including Temporaries will be held at the Oxford Public Works
Complex on McClanahan St. in Oxford on June 22nd beginning
at 3pm. The cost is $10 per person, you can mail checks
payable to “Former Lenox China Employees” and mail to
P.O. Box 2104 Oxford, NC 27565. For more info contact
Carolyn Bullock at 919-482-5617 or MaryAnn Fuller at
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The Townsville Fire Department is holding its 1st Annual Car, Truck,
and Bike Show on Saturday, July 6th from 8am-5pm. The Townsville
FD is located at 12729 NC Hwy 39 in Henderson. Registration is
from 9am-12 noon. Trophies awarded at 3pm and the cost is
$20 per entry. For additional car show info call Daren Small
at 252-213-7470, Sandra Small at 252-213-7471 or Angela
Jefferson at 252-213-4174. Rain date will be Sat. July 20th.
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Maria Parham Medical Center will have the Shoe and Uniform Sale
on August 14th from 7am-4pm and August 15th from 7am-2pm
in the John T. Church Classroom.
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Meet Me in the Street with The Castaways on Sept. 12th from
5:30 until 8:30 in Downtown Henderson.
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Maria Parham Medical Center will have a $5.00 Jewelry and
Accessory Sale on Oct. 16th from 7am-4pm and Oct. 17th from
7am-2pm in the John T. Church Classroom.
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Maria Parham Medical Center will hold a Book Sale on Nov. 13th from
7am-4pm and Nov. 14th from 7am-2pm inthe John. T. Church
Classroom.
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Friday Dec. 6th is Christmas with the Embers, a family sit down
seasonal concert for the entire family.
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Maria Parham Medical Center will have a Peanut Sale on December
11th from 7am until 4pm in the John T. Church Classroom.
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The Henderson Community Concert Association presents the 2013-
2014 Membership Campaign. 5 concerts, 9/27/12, 10/11/13, 2/1/14,
3/21/14 and 4/13/14 at the VGCC Civic Center Auditorium. 4 concerts
at 8pm, Ballet on Sunday matinee. Adults $45, Student $10 and Family
$100. For more info or to join with credit card visit www.hcca.cc
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Volunteer witht he NC Guardian ad Litem program and learn
how to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected
children in court. If you would like to find out more visit
ncgal.org or call the Vance County Guardian ad Litem office
at 252-430-5121.
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Vance Granville Aftershock Fast Pitch Softball is adding a 14 and
under girls team. For more info call 252-213-3701.
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Registration is going on now for 2013 Girls Basketball ages
4-12 at the Henderson Family YMCA.
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Angel’s of Mercy is sponsoring a fundraiser for Ms. Odessa
Cooper who is battleing cancer. If you would like to help and
make a donation, send to: Angels of Mercy for Ms. Odessa
Cooper P.O. Box 3112 Henderson, NC 27536. For more info
call Ms. Debnam at 252-492-9108
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The Boys and Girls Club of North Central North Carolina is
seeking the donation of piano(s) and other musical instruments
for the Clark Street location. Please contact Jerome Levisy or
Connie Ranes at 252-430-1871 or email Jlevisy.bgc@raleigh.twcbc.com
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A new service has been introduced on VGCC’s website called
“Ask VGCC”. This online tool aims to help current and future
students find answers to their questions about VGCC. Just type
in your question into the and you should get a response instantly
on screen. To check out this new online tool visit www.vgcc.edu
and click on the “Ask VGCC” or go to vgcc.intelliresponse.com.
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Henderson Collegiate needs musical instruments for the band
program at Henderson Collegiate led by new band director,
Mr. Polk. Donations of all musical instruments, supplies,
methods intruction materials and monetary donations
would be accepted and appreciated. If you are interested in
helping, contact Mr. Polk at 252-204-5335 or email
kpolk@hendersoncollegiate.org.
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The Vance County Appearance Commission is spearheading
a movement to rid the county of roadside trash. We are asking
community groups to participate by adopting a section of
highway near your place of business or activity site. For
more info and to enroll in the program visit
http://www.ncdot.gov/doh/operations/dp_chief_eng/
roadside/beautification/highway/ or call the local
NCDOT in Gillburg at 252-438-5333
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Programs, services and events in Vance County Schools are now
being featured on video productions developed by students at
Southern Vance High School and available for viewing on the
school system’s website www.vcs.k12.nc.us. Once on the homepage
click on “VCS Spotlight”. New video productions will be posted
each week.
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Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. is a local nonprofit
organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities
in the work force. Donations of stool like chairs with backs on
castors, no wheels, are needed. If you can help, contact Mandy
Holt, office manager at 919-231-3325 ext: 261.
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For pet owners looking for a low cost solution to expensive
spay/neuter surgeries, SNAP-NC can help. The vets with SNAP-
NC are liscensed, accredited and specialize in spay/neuter
surgeries. Cat spay and neuters are $70, dog spay and neuters
are $100 under 60lbs or $125 for dogs over 60lbs. All surgeries
include pain medication, rabies vaccines, distemper for dogs
and distemper/parvo vaccines for cats. P.A.L.S. subsidy program
for low income residents is also available. For more info or to schedule
an appointmentcall 919-783-7627 or visit www.snap-nc.org. ______________________________________________
The Vance County Animal Shelter is accepting any kind of
bedding or cash donations to buy bedding for the animals. You
can drop off donations Monday-Thursday from 8am-4:30pm
and Friday and Saturday 8am-12pm.
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H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library at 205 Breckenridge St. in
Henderson has new operating hours. Mon. & Tues. 12pm-8pm,
Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10am -6pm. Closed on Sunday. For
more info call 252-438-3316.
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The Angel Food Ministries program is now available through
Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson. A new
menu is available each month, choose what you would like and
place your order by the deadline. Pay when you order. The following
Saturday, go to the church “Fellowship Hall” to pick up your order.
To view a menu or to order online go to www.angelfoodministries.com
or call 252-213-1927 to order in person. Payment methods include
cash, money order, and food stamps. Or when paying online you can
use credit cards and debit cards. This is a great way to cut your
grocery bill almost in half!
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New Bethel Baptist Church has Credit Education Services Inc.
serving all your credit situations. Call today for a free consultation
252-767-3786 located at 117 Williamsboro St. in Oxford, because
credit is a terrible thing to ruin.
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The South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church Men’s Ministry
meets the 4th Monday of each month in the fellowship hall at
6:30pm. The Men’s Ministry has a meal, devotion and prayer.
For more information contact Ernest Robinson at 492-6905
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Will pick up your Yard Sale left-overs or other unwanted items!
The Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. Thrift Store uses all
donated items to provide job training to individuals with disabilities.
Donations are tax-deductible! Pick-ups must be scheduled in
advance. Call 252-432-5250 or 252-492-5766.
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Cotton Memorial Presbyterian Church invites you to Breakfast
and Sunday School. Breakfast starts at 8:45am-9:30. Sunday
school is from 9:30am-10:30 with Sunday service starting
at 11am. The church is located at 511 Chestnut St on the corner
of Hamilton. To reserve a ride call the church at 252-492-4378,
Mon-Fri, 9am-11am or leave a message. If you need transportation,
rides will pass thru the complex between 8 and 8:30am. All are
invited to attend.
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The Clean Up Henderson Committee will meet the first Wednesday
of each month. For more info call Beverly Jackson at 252-430-5702
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The Kerr Lake Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets
the second Tuesday of every month at 6pm-7pm in the Rehab
Center Conference Room at Maria Parham. Those who have
suffered from brain injury and their caregivers are welcome
to attend.
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The Wounded Warrior Project was created to help and support
the brave men and women who are returning home from combat
with catastrophic injuries. Regardless of your position on the war,
one thing is for certain, these injured heroes and their loved ones
deserve our help. The Wounded Warrior Project asks you to
remember that :”the greatest casualty…is being forgotten”. You
can be part of helping to get them back into life’s mainstream.
To learn more call 1-877-832-6997 .
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Union Baptist Church on 500 South College St in Henderson
has Sunday Service starting with Sunday School at 9:30am,
Worship service at 11am and Bible Study on Wednesday nights
at 7:30pm.
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Davis Chapel Misionary Baptist Church holds Noon Day Prayer
every Tuesday at 12pm on 742 N. Chestnut St across the
street from the basketball court. The public is invited to attend.
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Join a wonderful group of senior ladies who enjoy fellowship,
brunch, and programs every Wednesday at 10am at the First
Presbyterian Church. Don’t miss their exciting monthly field
trips including shopping, museums, and various cultural events.
For more info call 252-431-6091
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The Henderson central al-anon group will be meeting on Tuesdays
from 8-9pm at the Gillburg Methodist Church.
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Five County Mental Health Authority understands the urgency in
finding the treatment or counseling help that pregnant women, substance
abusers, and IV drug users may need. If you call the HELPLINE they can
assist you as soon as possible: 1-877-619-3761. For the hearing impaired,
the TTY number is 1-877-338-0788
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Check out all your school events for Vance County with their new 2012
Calendar of Events at http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/
