Braswell Memorial Library is proud to present “Let’s Talk About It” — a library discussion series sponsored by the North Carolina Humanities Council and the North Carolina Center for the Book. This Fall’s series is Picturing […]
The Imperial Centre Theatre is accepting submissions from local playwrights — professionals and amateurs — for the second-annual Local Playwrights Staged Reading Series. The deadline to submit a full-length or one-act play is Thursday, August […]
Mixing and Matching Fitness Flavors at the Downtown Facility Fitness Showdown Round 5 will be held at the downtown Rocky Mount Event Center on Saturday, August 10, 2019, 10am-5pm, in the facilities’ Field House. Doors […]
Englewood Baptist Church invites people of all ages to join them for an exciting evening of baseball, bluegrass, and BBQ. Their “Summer Slam” is Wednesday, August 21, 2019, 6:30pm, and tickets are on sale now. […]
Entry gates to Best Friend’s Dog Park in Rocky Mount, North Carolina are currently being replaced, as the existing gates were no longer secure for the small/large dog area. The facility remains open to the […]
The Community and Business Development Department is offering three housing incentives beginning in July. Assistance and application pick-up is available at the Frederick E. Turnage Municipal Building, 331 S Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. […]
The Rocky Mount, North Carolina Public Works Department will move its scheduled July compost giveaway to the second week of the month in observance of the July 4th holiday. The compost giveaway will be held […]
Celebrity Chef Rome Leaves a Lasting Impression on Guests at First Father’s Day Brunch The first Father’s Day Jazz Brunch held at Rocky Mount Event Center went above and beyond the expectations of the community […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Upcoming outdoor free concerts provided by area venues or town/city parks and recreation departments. Downtown Live! (Imperial Centre / Rocky Mount) Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and […]
Oh, no, you’ve missed the first Popsicles and Stories in the Park, but there are more upcoming chances to participate. This reading-oriented event for children of all ages will be held every-other Tuesday at parks […]
Hosted by First United Methodist church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the best-selling author of Love Does and Everybody Always, Bob Goff is coming to the Rocky Mount Event Center for a special fundraising event. […]
Celebrity Chef Rome heats up kitchen for first Father’s Day Jazz Brunch at Downtown Event Center Rocky Mount Event Center has been known to host various sports and social events for other organizations. This upcoming […]
To ensure the safety and security of employees and the general public, the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has implemented new initiatives. Residents and city employees will now be greeted by a security officer […]
The Communications and Marketing Office at the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is offering the public a chance to win Carolina Mudcats tickets by taking part in weekly social media and mobile trivia in […]
A rabies vaccination clinic will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9am-noon, at 1101 North Church Street in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The clinic is open to cats and dogs four months or older. Dr. […]
Spend your Spring and Summer Thursday nights listening and dancing to live music in downtown Rocky Mount. The 2019 Downtown Live! series schedule is set, and the fun beginning Thursday, May 23, 2019, when Chairmen […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Parks and recreation departments, libraries, senior centers, and community facilities host free movie nights several months each year, with some locations offering free movies year-round. Check out the offerings in […]
Mark your calendars for five nights under the sky and family movies as the 2019 Lawn Chair Theatre series is set to begin. Lawn Chair Theatre kicks off Friday, May 17, 2019, with a viewing […]
A Chef of Celebrities Takes Over the Kitchen At Downtown Event Center North Carolina’s premier indoor sports and event venue, Rocky Mount Event Center is proud to announce the hiring of master kitchen craftsman and […]
The city of Rocky Mount’s annual Juneteenth Community Empowerment Festival will be held Friday, May 31, 2019, 5-10pm and Saturday, June 1, 2019, 11:30am-8pm, at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. For a […]
This event has been cancelled. It will not take place on April 13, 2019. Residents will have a few special hours to spend with their beloved dogs during the ninth annual Paws in the Park […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor It’s time for the Easter story and egg hunting for kids. Hunts planned for the five-county area (and beyond) are included below. Where available, a link has been provided to […]
If you’ve ever shopped at A Second Season Resale Store in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, your purchases have supported My Sister’s House of North Carolina. Proceeds from the resale store benefit this nonprofit’s critical work […]
Rocky Mount’s largest Easter egg hunt is quickly approaching. Bring your child down to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Sunday, April 14, 2019, 2-4pm, […]
City Manager Rochelle D. Small-Toney is reorganizing the Rocky Mount, North Carolina departments of Public Works and Water Resources, Engineering, and Development Services. The process has also resulted in the naming of one new director, […]
On March 4, 2019, the packed gym at the Booker T. Washington Community Center (BTWCC) proved the success of the first job fair organized by the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Parks and Recreation […]
On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, the Council of State approved a move from Raleigh to Rocky Mount for the office of the North Carolina State Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The relocation will place the […]
The city of Rocky Mount’s International Festival of Cultures, hosted by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, showcases the variety of diverse communities that call Rocky Mount, North Carolina home. The International Festival of Cultures will take […]
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