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.
The new location is housed between Dollar Tree and Planet Fitness. It will be open on Tuesdays from 5pm-8pm.
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.
Through its Fire Prevention Grant Program, FM Global awards grants to fire departments—as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations worldwide—that best demonstrate a need for funding, where dollars can have the most demonstrable impact on preventing fire or mitigating the damage it can quickly cause
On Saturday, May 13th The National Association of Letter Carriers held their annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The Salvation Army of Davidson County was contacted earlier that week by the Lexington Post Office and notified that the food drive collection would be designated to their food pantry this year.
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!
Beginning Tuesday, May 23, Lexington Parkway Plaza visitors will be able to shop for fresh, local produce, meats and artisan goods on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The farmers market will be located between Planet Fitness and Dollar Tree.
For more information on how to apply, please visit: www.hospiceofdavidson.org/art
The Banks-Miller American Legion Post 255 is a staple in the Black community. Often referred to as “The Hut,” the location has served as the setting for meetings, weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, service projects and concerts.
The Lexington City Board of Education is excited to announce the selection and election of Dr. Nakia Hardy as the next superintendent of the Lexington City Schools (LCS). Dr. Hardy will take office on July 1, 2023.
Oak Grove Students produce a self-published comic book series.
If you have concerns, or questions, you can reply to this newsletter, email, or call (919) 733-5743.
Sabita will be graduating from Lexington Senior High School on June 9.
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.
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
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.
Stamey’s Barbecue celebrates 50th anniversary in June
Lexington Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunnyside Drive at approximately 6:15 am on Wednesday, May 17.
