Join us on Wednesdays at 12:15 pm for lunch and an educational topic relative to that month and awareness.
All in Community Events
J. Smith Young YMCA: Heart to Heart
The J. Smith Young YMCA’s Heart to Heart Challenge will take place Feb 1- Feb 28th.
How can you support local restaurants?
Is your favorite local restaurant closed today? How can you support?
Social Action Committee honors students
Thirteen scholarships were given to students and four superlatives awards. Please find pictures attached. There was a 14th Scholarship, $500-Tillie Richbourg Memorial Scholarship Award given to Claudia Davis, a student at Winston-Salem State University, who assisted with the 2023 MLK Oratorical Contest.
LOVE IS THE WAY: A personal reflection by Barbara Presnell
Columnist Barbara Presnell offers a personal reflection. Grace Episcopal Church will sponsor a community discussion of Bishop Michael Curry’s book, Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times, on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7:00 in the Parish Hall. All are invited to participate in person or via Zoom.
MLK parade returns on Monday, Jan 16
The 25th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Parade will be held Monday, January 16, at 1 p.m. with a host of celebratory activities.
Farmers Market: Vendors Wanted
Calling all artisan crafters!!
Thomasville: Martin Luther King 37th National Holiday Observance
The Martin Luther King Social Action Committee (MLK-SAC) announces the itinerary for the 2023 Martin Luther King National Holiday celebration in Thomasville, NC to be held Friday, January 13 through Monday, January 16, 2023. The celebration will mark the 37th Anniversary of the King National Holiday and the 22nd Anniversary of the local event.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Contest & Gallery
Anything For Our Youth Group, Inc., Arts Davidson County, and Davidson County Historical Museum are hosting the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Contest and Gallery on Monday January 16, 2023 at Arts Davidson County located at 202 N. Main Street, Suite C. Lexington, NC 27295 at 5:00 pm.
'Love is the Way' Congregational and Community Discussion
This one-night-only discussion will be held on Thursday, January 19, at 7 p.m. in Grace Episcopal’s Parish Hall, 419 South Main Street, Lexington. Participation by Zoom will be available. Important note: You don’t have to read the book to attend!
Lexington Fire Department has FREE smoke alarms
Lexington Fire Department has FREE smoke alarms that were donated by the American Red Cross. Any resident of the City of Lexington can receive a brand new smoke alarm FREE of charge.
North Davidson Public Library to host a financial planning program for women
The North Davidson Public Library will host a financial planning program for women on Thursday, January 19th at 6 p.m. The program, titled, “Invest in Yourself” will inform participants how to use the resources such as retirement savings or a 401(k).
Clases en Ingles para Trabajadores que Hablan Español
La Biblioteca de Lexington parte del Biblioteca delCondado de Davidson se ha asociado con Davidson-Davie Community College para proveer clases básicas en Ingles para los que están buscando trabajo.
Hiring Event: Ashley Furniture at the Goodwill Career Center
Looking for work in the furniture industry? We'll be hosting Ashley Furniture at the Goodwill Career Center at 719 West Center St., Lexington, on Jan. 3, 17, and 31.
Thomasville Tourism offers text updates for events
Don't miss out on events happening in Thomasville! Text "TVILLEEVENTS" to 888777 to subscribe to messages regarding events near you.
EnergyUnited awards grants to local teachers
EnergyUnited has awarded more than $46,000 to 43 North Carolina teachers through the NC Bright Ideas education grant program.
Silver Valley Civitan Project Santa brings warm Christmas Spirit
The club estimates that Civitan Project Santa in 56 years has served more than 4,700 children, 2,100 families and delivered food to more than 1,000 households.
Caught Doing Good: Daughters of the American Revolution
To submit to Davidson Local “Caught Doing Good” email info@davidsonlocal.com.
NAACP to host Thirty-Sixth Annual Freedom Fund Banquet Jan. 14
Plans have been made for the Thirty-Sixth Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Banquet will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023, at J. Smith Young YMCA, 119 West Third Avenue, Lexington, N.C. at 5:00 pm. The speaker will be Reverend Donna Cuthbertson, Pastor of Union Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Linwood, N.C.
Caught Doing Good: Local ministries open doors during extreme cold
As temperature dip to dangerous levels, several Davidson County agencies and churches united to provide emergency food and housing during the holiday season.