Several community groups impacted by Gun Violence are coming together to support gun violence survivors and prevention initiatives.
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Local Events: Goose and Monkey's Spring Pop Up Market
Goose and Monkey Brew House of Lexington is celebrating local entrepreneurs and artisans with their Spring Market Pop Up.
Thomasville Memorial Weekend activities
This year the parade is to be held in the Historic District of Thomasville, with the main celebration, the parade, occurring on May 29th starting at 9am. It is to start in downtown Thomasville and end at the Cushwa stadium. But that is only the tip of the iceberg of events to come.
Laura Bush Foundation provides library grant to Southwest Global Academy
Southwest Elementary Global Academy was one of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million in library grants this year.
Free concert at the city’s Historic Finch Field
The Thomasville Tourism Commission is hosting a free concert at the City’s Historic Finch Field on Friday May 26th . The “Red, White, and Nu-Blu” event will feature country/bluegrass band Nu-Blu playing from 4pm – 6:pm. The first pitch of the HiToms will be thrown at 6:30 and the game will end with festive fireworks!
Hospice: Art Call
For more information on how to apply, please visit: www.hospiceofdavidson.org/art
National Police Week: Sheriff's Special Olympics campaign kicks off
The Special Olympics NC Dunkin Doughnuts campaign kicks off at Dunkin Doughnuts in Davidson County on May 20th. The campaign runs from May 10-24, 2023. A percentage of their sales between this time goes straight to Special Olympics NC.
16th ANNUAL RIDE FOR ANGELS TO BE HELD JULY 15th
Hospice of Davidson County will host its 16th Annual Hospice of Davidson County Ride For Angels Saturday, July 15. The 75-mile motorcycle ride, which winds through Davidson County, will depart at 11 a.m. from Denton FarmPark, located at 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton
Joel Sandman: United Way of Davidson County names 2023 Campaign Chair
The Board of Directors of the United Way of Davidson County is pleased to announce that Joel Sandman, Broker/Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and United Way Board Member, will serve as the 2023-2024 United Way Campaign Chair.
Uptown and artsy: A DL gallery from the inaugural Uptown Lexington Arts Fest
The Inaugural Uptown Arts Festival was well attended.
Denton FarmPark Annual Memorial Day Festival
Denton FarmPark has 400 + camp sites to lodge at and a food truck festival going on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM-6PM!!
Davidson-Davie graduates over 1,000 record numbers cross the stage
Davidson-Davie Community College today celebrated the accomplishments of 1,016 graduates who earned a collective total of 1,286 credentials
Uptown Lexington prepares for inaugural arts fest Saturday, May 13th
Art is alive and welcoming in Uptown Lexington. From shimmy shaking belly dancers to food trucks, sweet trucks, a bounce house, live music, fire trucks, sidewalk chalk contest, aerialist performances, magicians, games and more.
Master Gardener 17th Annual Garden Tour: June 3rd and 4th
Ticket pre-sales begin May 1 through individual MG Volunteers as well at The Backyard Retreat, 106 S Main Street, Lexington; Cupcake Cuties, 8363 N NC Hwy 109, Wallburg; and Wallburg Mulch, Sand and Gravel, 8490 N NC Hwy 109, Winston-Salem.
Master Gardeners: Art In The Garden
Art In The Garden (a free event) on Saturday, May 20, 2023 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at 301 East Center Street, Lexington, NC (the Cooperative Extension campus)
The history of fashion comes to Lexington
The history of fashion was presented at The Davidson Arts Council in a retrospective fashion show curated by Designer, Clarence-Vernon Hargrave.
Lexington City Schools Career and Technical Fair
On May 16, 2023, LCS is proud to announce its first Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Fair, at Davidson Davie Community College Rittling Center, for graduating seniors and parents/community members.
Give Work A Chance Job Fair and DL's First Print Edition
You asked and we are responding. Davidson Local's very first print edition is coming soon.
Furry friends need your help
Consider food, foster or adoption
Playbill for Arts Theater 202
What’s happening at Arts 202