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The Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427 S Church Street, Rocky Mount NC.
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Senior Center Celebrates 10 Years with Summer Blast and Senior Day Vendor Fair

June 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The Rocky Mount Senior Center will host their annual Summer Blast on Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 11am to 2pm. The event features James Parker and the Electric […]

Teen Summer Reading Program. Source: Maegen Wilson, Wilson County Public Library, Wilson NC.
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Wilson County NC Summer Reading Programs

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Maegen Wilson, Assistant Director, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public Library has been busy preparing for this year’s Summer Reading Program. The goals of Summer Reading are: To encourage and motivate children and families to […]

Cherry Creek Arts Festival is coming up July 2-4, 2016, in Denver CO, with an Opening Gala on July 1, 2016. Source: cherrycreekartsfestival.org.
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Denver CO 26th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is July 2-4

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Arts Festival Offers a World-Class Celebration of Visual, Culinary and Performing Arts Released by Cristina Ceballo, Blake Communications The streets of Cherry Creek North will be “Alive with Art” during the Cherry Creek Arts Festival […]

Howard Overton of Overton Productions is providing music for the Juneteenth event. Source: Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC, Louisburg NC.
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Juneteenth Celebration in Bunn NC on June 18

June 11, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Franklin County Arts Council Sponsors Juneteenth Celebration By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Franklin County Arts Council is hosting a free Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 1-4pm, at BROAD community center, 583 Bunn Elementary School Road, in […]

Let My People Know Network lecture is planned for Wilson County Library, Wilson NC. Source: Manaka Ashahnayahu.
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Community Event – Free Ancient History Lecture

May 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

Topic:  “The Americas – Lands of the Shemitic Negroes” Contributed by Manaka Ashahnayahu A special lecture is planned on the topic, “The Americas – Lands of the Shemitic Negroes.” This topic will be presented on two separate dates by Lecturer/Ourstorian, Monica […]

2016 NC Hemp Fest at Legacy Farms, Wallace NC. Source: nchemp.org.
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First NC Hemp Fest Planned for June 11

May 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) is organizing first NC Hemp Fest, a day of family fun and information for those interested in industrial hemp. Growing of industrial hemp is expected to begin in 2017, and […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Denver’s Five Points Jazz Festival Returns May 21

May 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

The annual Five Points Jazz Festival returns with bands and performances at multiple venues around Denver’s Five Points area. Admission is free for this one-day event, May 21, 2016. The free festival takes place the third […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Celebrate Public Works Week with Rocky Mount Equipment Show

May 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC  The more than 200 men and women in the Public Works and Water Resources Department who build and maintain much of the public infrastructure of the City […]

Braswell Memorial Library 1st Tuesday in June 2016.
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Small Business Workshop at Rocky Mount NC Library

May 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

Braswell Memorial Library Holds Monthly 1st Tuesday for Small Business Released by Joetta L Pittman, MLS Braswell Memorial Library and The Rocky Mount Chapter of SCORE hold monthly workshop for area small business and nonprofits. For June, the […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Job Fair at Mile High Station in Denver CO on May 3

May 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Snagajob Hosts Denver HireFest in Historic Mile High Station Denver Businesses Connect Hundreds of Local Hourly Job Seekers with over 1,000 Available Hourly Jobs Released by Kara Pinato, Spark for Snagajob via PRNewswire Snagajob, the nation’s […]

Country Doctor Museum (Bailey NC) during special event April 30, 2016. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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Country Doctor Museum Event Draws Crowd

April 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Country Doctor Museum held a Springfest and Plant Sale April 30, 2016, 10am-4pm.  The event included museum tours, a dedication in their herb garden, tea tasting, painting classes, and vendors of soap, plants, and other goodies. […]

The outdoor cooking workshop is a hands-on class where participants will prepare and eat their outdoor meals. Photo: BB Gillen/N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
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NC Wildlife Outdoor Cooking Workshop is June 4

April 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Wildlife Commission Offers Free Outdoor Cooking Workshop in Fayetteville Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free Outdoor Cooking workshop on June 4, 2016, from 9am to 2pm, at […]

Cover of "The End of Nature" book, by Bill McKibben, who will speak at the Boulder CO event in June 2016. Source: billmckibben.com.
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Bill McKibben to Speak in Boulder CO

April 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

350.org Founder Coming to Naropa University to Discuss the “The Hottest Fight in the Hottest Year” ***POSTPONED per Naropa U message on June 18th*** Released by Bill Rigler, naropa.edu via PR Newswire On April 22, 2016, Naropa University announced […]

Arbor Day celebration 2015 with students from Peck Elementary School. Source: City of Arvada CO.
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Arvada Celebrates on Arbor Day

April 21, 2016 Kay Whatley

Arvada, Colorado hits the Quarter-Century Mark as “Tree City USA” Released by Maria VanderKolk, arvada.org Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and tree […]

Display at the 2015 Diamond Dip. Source: Wilson NC Chamber of Commerce, Wilson NC.
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Wilson Chamber Diamond Dip is April 23rd

April 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The Wilson NC Chamber of Commerce’s annual Diamond Dip is a can’t-miss gala and the an anticipated social event. Music and champagne accompany the elegant dinner and silent auction. Many business in […]

Wakefield Central Baptist Church Belarussian Mission photo.
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Zebulon Church Collecting Clothes, Hosting Bazaar

April 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Each summer, Wakefield Central Baptist Church partners with the American Belarussian Relief Organization to sponsor a group of children from Belarus for a brief stay in Zebulon NC area homes.  The church, as […]

Pin Up Contest at a previous year's Ball. Source: 1940's Ball NFP nonprofit.
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1940’s Ball Brings Era Back for a Weekend

March 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Boulder Colorado Airport Hanger Becomes Rick’s Cafe as Attendees Dress for the Decade Contributed by Diana Crawford The 8th Annual 1940’s WWII Era Ball and destination event will transport two-thousand plus guests back to the […]

Source: North Carolina Historic Sites.
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Anniversary Celebration at Bentonville Battlefield

March 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

“The Ground Trembled Under our Feet” Mass Artillery at Bentonville Released by the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources Bentonville’s 151st Anniversary will be celebrated March 19-20, 2016, and feature the power of Civil War era […]

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Law Enforcement & Community Summit on Heroin May 12th

March 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

NC Gathering Offers Education and Discussions Released by the NC Harm Reduction Coalition Law enforcement and community leaders will gather at the legislature to discuss legislative solutions to reducing the negative impacts of Heroin in our […]

Essential Oils of the Bible logo.
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Event Covers Essential Oils in the Bible

March 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor An upcoming event in Wilson NC examines the “Essential Oils of the Bible”.  Everyone has heard of frankincense & myrrh, but it is amazing to see the variety of different oils […]

Photo: Frank and Kay Whatley.
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Raleigh Dig In! Event Focuses on Food, Gardening

February 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Dig In Returns Released by Advocates for Health In Action AHA and partner Marbles Kids Museum will host the 7th Annual Dig In! at Marbles on March 12, 2016, exploring urban agriculture, community gardens and edible gardens in school and […]

Source: Alamance for Freedom, NC.
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Alamance County Human Trafficking Awareness

February 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Community Outreach: Shining the Light on Human Trafficking Released by Alamance for Freedom, an anti-human trafficking coalition in Alamance County Did you know that North Carolina consistently ranks in the top ten in the country for […]

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Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Denver

February 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Human Trafficking Awareness March Planned A march and demonstration is planned, organized by the Human Trafficking Task Force of Southern Colorado, to draw attention to the human trafficking issue in Colorado. Marchers will gather the morning […]

Love bags and cookies lined up before the Zebulon House Valentine event. Photo: Kay Whatley, greyareanews.com
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Zebulon House Valentine’s Event

February 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The morning of February 13, 2016, was cold and crisp. Inside Zebulon House, the assisted living residents and seniors were warm and enjoying visits from sponsors and volunteers there to bring […]

Photo Source: Town of Bunn.
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Bunn Fun Day Seeking Sponsors

January 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Second Annual Event Offers Local Businesses Sponsorship Opportunities By Kay Whatley and Sherry Mercer  The Town of Bunn is bringing back their Bunn Fun Day for a second time. The family-friendly event offers residents and visitors […]

Source: Wakefield Central Baptist Church
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Zebulon NC Church Holds Special Christmas Events

December 18, 2015 Kay Whatley

Wakefield Central Baptist Church invites the community to their two upcoming special services: the Christmas Cantata and their Christmas Eve service. The Chancel Choir Christmas Cantata, will take place on December 20, 2015, starting at […]

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Aerial view of the Ten Commandments on Burger Mountain. Source: Fields of the Wood, Murphy NC, cogop.org/fow.
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The Strange-ness: Mountainside Ten Commandments

July 7, 2016

Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the town of Murphy NC. The mountains near Murphy are home to a 200-acre Bible-themed park and its giant Ten Commandments representation. Visitors are invited to walk up Burger Mountain past five-foot letters […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: February 2019

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

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Artist Plans “Hug Huddle” Art Event in London and Denver

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By Kay Whatley, Editor Do you feel like you could use a hug? How about a hug that connects people across the globe? On Monday, March 26, 2018, British artist Stuart Semple is inviting the public […]

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