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Hecks Grove Community Center Receives Grant
The Hecks Grove Community Center was awarded a $10,000 contribution through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC’s Agent Community Impact Grant on Wednesday, July 31.
Tilda Hendricks, president of the Hecks Grove Community Center and owner of Hendricks Insurance, shared that the grant will be allocated to Phase III of the center’s ongoing restoration project, which includes repair and renovation for the southern end of the school and the kitchen.
For the last five years, the committee has worked diligently to bring the building back to life in order to make it a holistic community center for all ages to come and benefit from it. Their goal is to utilize the building as a community center along with it being a meeting place for seniors during the day to receive meals, and also a after-school program for students that need help with reading and math.
Former Hecks Grove students and local community members are being asked to support the project by contributing to the matching funds campaign.
If you are interested in donating, your contribution can be mailed to:
PO Box 463
Warrenton, NC 27589
HECKS GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER
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Eastern Bluebird Mural Celebrated with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Warrenton, NC as the National Eastern Bluebird Capital.
Joined by the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Warrenton, and mural artist Tom Lang, residents and friends from afar celebrated the new Eastern Bluebird Mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the Eastern Bluebird Festival on Saturday, April 26th in downtown Warrenton.
Ahead of last year’s festival, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Warrenton, NC as the National Eastern Bluebird Capital because the town has the highest concentration of them.
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The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative Invites Community Input at Upcoming Focus Groups
These sessions allow residents to share ideas, needs, and feedback that will help shape the cooperative’s future.
The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative is excited to host two public focus group events to hear directly from community members about what they want to see in their
local grocery store. Facilitated by Laura Sigmon of Best Practices Consulting, these sessions allow residents to share ideas, needs, and feedback that will help shape the cooperative’s future.
Join them on Thursday, April 25th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Lakeside Lutheran Church (2427 Eaton Ferry Rd, Littleton, NC 27850) or on Friday, April 26th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Mag’s Marketplace (307 E Macon St, Warrenton, NC 27589).
Board members from The Front Porch Grocery Cooperative will be on site at both events to answer questions, share updates on the project, and assist anyone interested in becoming a member. Community voices are essential to building a grocery store that reflects and serves local needs, and we want to hear from you!
For more information, contact Korita Steverson via email at korita@magsmarketplace.com, by calling 252.517.9646 or visiting www.thefrontporch.coop.
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