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Anything For Our Youth Group hosts 13th Annual Thump the Yard Easter EggStravaganza
Anything For Our Youth Group is thrilled to announce the 13th Annual Thump the Yard Easter EggStravaganza Egg Hunt and Book Giveaway on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Helen Caple Community,
Community Youth Garden Project kicks off in partnership with First Reformed UCC
A second year program is kicking off in Lexington on April 5, 2025 at 10:00 am as local organizations join forces to launch a Community Youth Garden Project. Anything For Our Youth Group in partnership with First Reformed United Church of Christ. This collaborative effort aims to educate and engage young people in sustainable gardening while fostering a sense of community, responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Local youth spread positivity through inspirational rock painting event
Events like these highlight the importance of community-driven initiatives that inspire and uplift youth. By combining art and positivity, the children at the Red Shield Club left a lasting impact, proving that even the smallest act of creativity can brighten someone’s day.
Addie Walser honored for Youth in Leadership Award
Addie, a senior at Lexington Senior High School, accompanied by her proud parents, Joy and Vance Walser, has made significant strides in the field through her insightful storytelling on art, literature and culture.
MLK Art Exhibit celebrates youth with community partnerships
Anything For Our Youth Group Lexington proudly announces the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Art Exhibition artist reception, celebrating the creativity and talent of young artists in the community. The event will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Arts Theatre 202, located at 202 N. Main Street Lexington before the Justice & Journalism event.
It's time for the local Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Art Exhibition
All art entries must be completed and submitted to teachers, afterschool directors, or dropped off at the Arts Theater 202, located at 202 N. Main Street, Lexington, by January 13, 2025.
Call for Writers: Juneteenth Essay Contest
The Davidson County Branch NAACP Education Committee is striving to improve and increase our county residents’ awareness of the importance of celebrating Juneteenth. We are hoping that by co-sponsoring this Essay Contest, students and adults will be engaged and encouraged to talk to their teachers, parents and friends in an effort to learn more about the origin and significance of this celebration as it relates to Freedom and the hope of enjoying all the rights and privileges as an American citizen for people of color.
Langston Hughes inspired event features Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier
The Black Butterfly Network postponed From Langston to Lexington with Love Black Tie event until March 25, 2022. The event will include Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier. Her style is uniquely southern with a style of mixed media in deep and cool tones. She has been documenting the American South since 1989 and works both figuratively and abstractly.
Join us for an alter-ego Halloween party
Just like Bruce Wayne has "Batman," Prince was "The Symbol," and Beyonce is "Sasha Fierce" it's your time to let your ego Party Out loud! Friday Oct. 23rd at Olde Well Tavern.
Sights and sounds of Juneteenth: A freedom celebration
Just two days after President Joe Biden signed legislation declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, hundreds turned out Saturday to celebrate local history.
Are you ready for live Jazz, dinner, drinks and loads of fun?
Support local news and local youth! [Photo: Antionette Kerr/Davidson Local] We hope you are getting excited about the Hands Across Davidson County Jazz and dinner event tomorrow! We still have a few tickets left. Please feel free to share this with a friend.
Our teams are preparing for the silent auction that will close at 8pm. We will collect the winning bids at the event. Some items include sweets, relaxation baskets, signed Panthers jerseys, vacation getaway’s, home décor and professional services.
We will accept cash, checks or credit card payments!
Yard sale to benefit youth organization
On Saturday, March 27th, Anything for Our Youth (AFOY) will host their Yard Sale Fundraiser from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. The sale will take place at 250 Fairview Dr. in Lexington.