LPD Youth Camp is back! Join them July 19-21. Ages 11-16 are invited to apply. Contact Captain Best for more information and to apply (336) 243-3302 or RLBest@lexingtonNC.gov
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Christmas in July? Thomasville announces parade dates
Thomasville’s Christmas parade will take place on Saturday, December 10th at 11:00AM
Davidson County Parks and Rec to host Fireworks Frenzy
Come join us for a fantastic firework show on July 3, 2022 at Hughes Park. The gates will open at 5:30pm and cost $5 per car. There will be games/inflatables, music will start at 6pm and fireworks after dark.
Vendors: Sunset Slush of Thomasville, Sugar Mamas Sweets, Taco Bros, Hope Food Truck and Stuff-N-Fun Bears.
Davidson County NAACP supports free fun pool days
The Davidson County NAACP-Lexington Branch with the support of the community and organizations have been sponsoring Free Fun Days at the Pool for children ages 0 to 17. for the past 20 plus years. It started at the Washington Park Swimming Pool. After the Splash Pad Park replaced the Washington Park Swimming Pool, the support continued to the Lexington Aquatic Park. This project has been very successful. This year the cost has had to increase from $1. per child to $2. This will still be a very successful year, 387 children will be able to go to the pool free of charge. Because there has been an additional donation, 87 children will be allowed to swim free instead of 75 on the last Tuesday, August 9, 2022!!
FREE: Black Butterfly Network to host iconic film series starting with The Wiz
Ease on down the road to the Black Butterfly Network of Lexington's inaugural “Summer Classic Film Series.” The group plans to host iconic movies presented throughout the series with The Wiz and Mahogany.
Davidson-Davie announces registration and enrollment day July 16th
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022 AT 8:30 AM – 2 PM
West to give recital on Sunday, June 26th
Emma will be giving a free public performance of her undergraduate junior recital on Sunday, June 26th at 2pm at First Reformed United Church of Christ.
Poetry camp promotes SMARTS Arts in Education
During summer 2022, ADC received a grant from Novant Health and contracted with Phillip Shabazz, a well-known poet, author, and teaching artist to bring his "Powers of Poetry Project" to Davidson-Davie Community college for a teen summer camp for up to 25 teens. The "Powers of Poetry Project" is a creative writing workshop which concludes with a celebratory Poetry Slam.
Lexington celebrates with PRIDE June 25
Bull City Ciderworks, the non-profit PFLAG Lexington NC and Uptown Lexington are partnering to host the second annual Lexington PRIDE event on Saturday, June 25.
Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday
For the third year in a row Anything For Our Youth is gearing up for a Juneteenth celebration set for Saturday, June 18th at 3 pm at Dunbar Park on 4th Street in Lexington. The festivities include a pageant and creative writing contest. The historic walking tour will be led by Tyrone Terry, a local civil rights advocate will lead a community walking tour of the historic area that will begin at 2:30 pm.
Grand Re-Opening of River House Emporium
The River House Emporium, established in 2016 at 23 South Main Street in Lexington NC, will celebrate a grand re-opening under new ownership on June 25th, 2022. The Uptown community will welcome Keith Miller, the new owner / operator, at a ribbon cutting at 10 am on that day.
Pig City Books hosts author talk "Beyond Innocence" Darryl Hunt's story
Beyond Innocence - in discussion with author, Phoebe Zerwick
Pig City Books
16 Court Square Lexington, NC 27292
Thomasville Fun on Run returns this week
June 14th: Summer Canvas Painting registration link provided. You must register for each event weekly. For additional questions please call 336-475-4280.
Library makes a splash in Thomasville, offers Monday book sale
Experts call the “Summer Slide” the tendency for students to lose some of the reaching achievements made during the previous school year. Some estimates say, “it costs the educational system more than $1,500 per student to reteach materials. Over the course of a K-12 education, that can equate to more than $18,000 per student.”
Local Veterans: Honored with driver Austin Dillon and No. 3 Dow
The 2022 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet highlights Dow’s Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) program, and the work of Team Rubicon. In addition to honoring U.S. Military veterans, RCR will recognize long-time partner Dow with a special logo on the hood of the No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Chevrolet in celebration of the Company’s 125th Anniversary.
Live United: United Way seeks volunteers to help allocate funds
Each year, a group of around 100 volunteers participate in this process to review applications from nonprofits requesting funds from United Way of Davidson County. These volunteers make decisions on how to allocate funding to a variety of local agencies doing life-changing work. Our community relies on these volunteers to act as stewards for funds by the United Way of Davidson County. You can be part of this amazing group!
Lexington celebrates PRIDE month
Bull City Ciderworks, the non-profit PFLAG Lexington NC and Uptown Lexington are partnering to host the second annual Lexington PRIDE event on Saturday, June 25. The colorful celebration is an engaging family activity to support and recognize the LGBTQ+ community not only in Davidson County but in the Triad.
Master Gardeners Tour sneak peek video
After a 2-year absence, Davidson County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers present their 16th Garden Tour this June.
Brice-Houston named NAACP Mother of the Year
This year two contestants competed for the title. Ruth Brice Houston and Leslie Knotts Alston. Houston was named the winner at the ceremony held last month.
Saturday Lunch Ministries at First Reformed United Church of Christ
The lunch program started February 20, 2021 and continues to serve the community each Saturday beginning at 12:30 until 1:30 pm