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Here are some local events that are happening over this weekend. To see more and to post your own CLICK HERE
| : | Back to School Jamboree |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 2-4pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Zebulon Community Park |
| Address Line 1: | 401 S Arendell Ave |
| City, State, Zip: | Zebulon NC 27597 |
| Event Description: | 12th Annual Back to School Jamboree sponsored by the Hand Of God Church Ministries and the community. Free back packs with school supplies, food, games and more. Starts at 2 pm and ends at 4pm. In addition to the School supples we will have kids ID kits on site. Open to the community. We look forward to seeing you there. Child must be present to receive back packs. |
| Event Contact: | Pastor Herbert Gray |
| Event Contact Number: | (919) 559-3095 or (919395-8253 |
| Event Contact Email: | grayhershe@aol.com |
| A Day of Action | |
| Event Date: | August 19, 2017 |
| Event Time: | 12PM – 4:00PM |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Cliffdale library |
| Address Line 1: | 6882 Cliffdale Rd, |
| City, State, Zip: | Fayetteville, NC 28314 |
| Event Description: | An informative Community Forum will be held on August 19, 2017, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Cliffdale Library Meeting Room. The Business and Professional League has partnered with the Community Education Alliance (CEA) to discuss five core issues: Accountability in Communities, Economics, Education, Employment, and Social Progression. Forum organizers have invited all elected officials and the Cumberland County School Board Members to discuss our students’ success.
Please contact |
| Event Contact: | Lillian Baker |
| Event Contact Number: | (910)578-3919 |
| Event Contact Email: | lillymb53@gmail.com |
| Event Web Site: | https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=A%20Day%20of%20Action |
| Kingdom Come Vol. I | |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 1:00 pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | The Gathering Place |
| Address Line 1: | 3500 Woodmeadow Parkway |
| City, State, Zip: | Raleigh, NC, 27610 |
| Event Description: | Young Men 4 Christ is hosting Kingdom Come Vol. I Benefit Concert in order to generate awareness and financial support for the program. Young men with talents including trumpet medley, comedy, rhythm & smooth, hip hop dance, spoken word, gospel rap and Christian Arts will be performing. This event is FREE and everyone is welcomed! Let’s come together and give God an undignified PRAISE! YM4C for life! |
| Event Contact: | Troy Johnson |
| Event Contact Number: | 678-457-9508 |
| Event Contact Email: | youngm4c@gmail.com |
| Back 2 School Bash | |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | Free Giveaway |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Downtown Durham |
| Address Line 1: | 514 N. Mangum Street |
| City, State, Zip: | Durham, NC 27701 |
| Event Description: | Bookbag & School Supply Giveaway/ Entertainment/Free Food/ Inflatables/And More |
| Event Contact: | Calos Tillman |
| Event Contact Number: | (919) 688-4203 |
| Event Contact Email: | marketing@nehemiahchristiancenter.org |
| Event Web Site: | visitncc.com |
| NLM 15th Church & Pastoral Anniversary | |
| Event Date: | 08/20/2017 |
| Event Time: | 11am & 4pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | New Life Ministries |
| Address Line 1: | 2015 Murchison Road |
| City, State, Zip: | Fayetteville, NC 28301 |
| Event Description: | The Members of New Life Ministries of Hope Mills will host a Celebration Banquet Honoring Apostle Karen L. Evans for 40 years in Ministry. In addition to this honor, Apostle Evans and New Life Ministries will also be celebrating the 15th Pastoral & Church Anniversary. The Pastoral and Church Anniversary services will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 11 am and 4 pm at New Life Ministries Headquarters Church, 2015 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301. Elder Patricia Huffman of Liberty Grace Community Church will be speaking at the 11am service and Pastor Jerry W. Jacobs of Victory in Christ Ministries USA in Lumberton, NC will be speaking at the 4pm service. Two dynamic speakers to celebrate what God has done and what’s to come.
Please come out and celebrate what the Lord has done as we are “Looking Back…Reaching Forward” to what the Lord has in-stored. Be Blessed |
| Event Contact: | Donte’ Wise |
| Event Contact Number: | (910) 583-5235 |
| Event Contact Email: | drich7888@gmail.com |
| Community Back to School/Cookout | |
| Event Date: | August 19, 2017 |
| Event Time: | 10am to 2pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Sponored by Several local Churches |
| Address Line 1: | 691B. Bearpond Road Henderson nc 27357, P.O. Box 7 |
| City, State, Zip: | Henderson NC 27537 |
| Event Description: | Inviting all school age Children & Youth to the Community Back to School Cookout and Fun Saturday. Vance, Warren, Franklinton and Granville Co.
On Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:00am to 2pm at the Manna from Heaven Apostolic Faith Church located at 691 Bearpond Road Henderson, NC 27537. We will be giving away bookbags, school supplies and good food. This event is sponsored by the Council of Elders: |
| Event Contact: | Pastor Joyce Farrior-Green |
| Event Contact Number: | 9194023328 |
| Event Contact Email: | mannafromheavenchurch@aol.com |
| East Wake Community Day | |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | New Bethel Baptist Church Event Center |
| Address Line 1: | 605 E. Young Street |
| City, State, Zip: | Rolesville, NC 27571 |
| Event Description: | Community Day with step performances, school safety and bullying sessions, free school supplies, free food, and fun for the entire family. |
| Event Contact: | Angela Cusaac |
| Event Contact Number: | 9199959922 |
| Event Contact Email: | angelasrcusaac@hotmail.com |
| Event Web Site: | http://www.kwfalumnae-dst.org/ |
| UFCC Community Health Fair | |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 10:00am-3:00pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | United for Christ Church, Inc. |
| Address Line 1: | 4005 Holt School Rd. |
| City, State, Zip: | Durham, NC 27704 |
| Event Description: | United for Christ Church Inc. invites the Durham Community to its 2017 Health Fair- Reaching the Whole Man! The purpose of this health fair is to make a better more healthier you; mentally, physically, and spiritually! Come to this free event to receive beneficial screenings, health information, and live fitness demonstrations. There will also be raffles, kid zone, food samples and lots more! Bring the whole family to this free event. Vendors include CAARE Inc., Jamba Juice, Durham County Sherriff’s Department, Durham County Fire Department, Durham Center for Senior Life, Celestial Designs, MediWeight Loss Clinic, Durham County Department of Social Services, A New Beginning Daycare, Autism Awareness and so much more! |
| Event Contact: | Valour Richardson |
| Event Contact Number: | 919-408-4174 |
| Event Contact Email: | powell_valour@yahoo.com |
| Event Web Site: | ufcc.org |
| : | Building Fund Rally |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church |
| Address Line 1: | 3525 U.S. 70 Business at Little Creek Church Road |
| City, State, Zip: | Clayton, North Carolina 27520 |
| Event Description: | Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church is 187 years old, a very small church with a small congregation, which provides, food, Biblical counseling, and financial assistance to the community. Because we are a religious organization, we rely completely on the gifts of individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups, foundations and other organizations.
The purpose of our building fund rally is addon and Install new HVAC system to our existing facility. Renovation project includes: classrooms its purpose to start an After-School Program to provide a safe, supervised after-school alternative for children who arrive home from school to an empty house because their parents and/or caregivers are still at work. And a Summer Camp Program providing a safe, active, and fun summer camp experience for at-risk children. A pantry to store food donations, which, provides nutritional uncooked food (vegetables, cereals, bread and lean meats) to needy low-income individuals and families to get them through the times when they are unable to purchase food. Entrance is Free however some items are for sale. Safety Presentations: Clayton Sheriff Dept., Clayton Fire Dept., and Clayton EMS – School, Driving and Summer Safety. Free Dental Examines: Johnston Family Dentistry – Trevor V. Fraser, DDS, PA Deaconess Ministry – FREE: Back to School Supplies Youth Ministry – FREE: 2 Bouncy Houses, Piñata, Missionary/Outreach Ministry: Yard Sale and Free Bookmarks and Tracks Men/Music Ministry: Music & BBQ Chicken and BBQ Pork Plate Sale RAFFLE: 1. 50inch TV; Laptop Computer, John DASO Art |
| Event Contact: | Delores Badger |
| Event Contact Number: | 919-633-8844 |
| Event Contact Email: | deloresbadger919@gmail.com |
| Event Web Site: | http://www.oakeygrovebaptistchurch.com |
| Community Food Distribution | |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 9:00AM |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Mt Zion Church |
| Address Line 1: | 316 J. Allen Lewis Drive |
| City, State, Zip: | Cary, N.C. 27513 |
| Event Description: | “Mt. Zion Church – Cary, in conjunction with Zaxby’s of Knightdale and the The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC, will sponsor a Community Food Distribution on Saturday, August 19th, beginning at 9:00 AM. Mt. Zion Church is located at 316 Allen Lewis Drive, Cary, North Carolina 27513.
The community distribution is targeted at such as, families in need of food assistance or a community food distribution aimed to support families that need a little help during difficult economic times.” |
| Event Contact: | Deacon Rufus P. Credle Jr. |
| Event Contact Number: | 919-345-6321 |
| Event Contact Email: | rcredle906@gmail.com |
| Event Web Site: | http://www.mtzioncary.org |
| Annual Men’s Day | |
| Event Date: | 08/20/2017 |
| Event Time: | 9:00am |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | JD Fuller Sr., RAC (FMBC) |
| Address Line 1: | 6627 Old Bunce Road |
| City, State, Zip: | Fayetteville, NC 28314 |
| Event Description: | Friendship Missionary Baptist Church cordially invites you to celebrate with them at their Annual Men’s Day. The Guest Speaker is Miguel Pitts, Chief Court Counselor. The Theme is, “It Takes A Village.” Join us as we recognize and celebrate the men of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and the significance of “Taking A Village” to help raise a child in today’s society. |
| Event Contact: | Bobbie Williams |
| Event Contact Number: | (910) 488-9898 |
| Event Contact Email: | cj29@hotmail.com |
| Event Web Site: | fmbcfaync.org |
| : | Empress Sonshyne Morton debut release concert |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 4pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Refuge Temple Cooljc |
| Address Line 1: | 311 west spring street |
| City, State, Zip: | Oxford, NC 27565 |
| Event Description: | Stephanie Morton known as Empress Sonshyne has come from Atlanta GA to her home town of Oxford NC to showcase her first debut single entitled “I Am”! Featuring other artist such as Min. Arnold Bullock, Psalmist Shea Taylor, Psalmist Monique McClendon, and other friends! Come out and enjoy a evening of worship! Share in the festivities! Refreshments will be served! |
| Event Contact: | Empress Sonshyne |
| Event Contact Number: | 347-292-1054 |
| Event Contact Email: | walkinnhisfavor@gmail.com |
| Event Web Site: | http://www.sonshynemusic.com |
| : | Fay Cumberland County Ministerial Council |
| Event Date: | 08/19/2017 |
| Event Time: | 12:00pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church |
| Address Line 1: | 1217 Murchison Road |
| City, State, Zip: | Fayetteville, NC 28301 |
| Event Description: | The Fayetteville Cumberland County Ministerial Council invites you to celebrate with them at their 60th Anniversary Luncheon. If interested in attending or RSVPing, please contact Pastor Yvonne Hodges @ 910.797.5879 or email: yhtaxservice@gmail.com. NLT AUGUST 10, 2017. For additional information, please contact Pastor Yvonne Hodges @ 910.797.5879. |
| Event Contact: | Pastor Yvonne Hodges |
| Event Contact Number: | (910) 797-5879 |
| Event Contact Email: | fccmc16@gmail.com |
