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Fireworks Friday at Finch Field
Get the family together and head out for an evening of baseball with the HiToms this Friday night, July 8th starting at 6:30pm.
Cruise In taking place in Thomasville on Saturday
Come out to Downtown Thomasville this Saturday, July 9th from 3:00pm-8:00pm for The Chair City Classic "Cruise In"
Ease on down the road: FREE Iconic films start on July 23rd
The Black Butterfly Network of Lexington's inaugural “Summer Classic Film Series.” The movies that will be presented throughout the series will be iconic Black films such as The Wiz, and Mahogany. The series of films will be held at Bull City Ciderworks - Lexington located in the Depot District at 299 S. Railroad Street, Lexington, NC 27292.
Seven Fun Facts about the Fourth of July
We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence from Britain and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. But July 4, 1776 wasn’t the day that the Continental Congress decided to declare independence (they did that on July 2, 1776. The “Declaration” was published in papers on July 4.
DCPL introduces new system wide Facebook page and newsletter
Did you know that the county public library system has five branches plus the Davidson County Historical Museum? These branches are located in Lexington, Thomasville, North Davidson, Denton, and West Davidson.
Fireworks Safety
Follow these safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission when using fireworks
Christmas in July? Thomasville announces parade dates
Thomasville’s Christmas parade will take place on Saturday, December 10th at 11:00AM
High Rock Lake Life: Tips on Water Safety
If you plan to be on the lake this weekend please be safe and watch out for each other. https://www.highrocklakelife.com/boating-safety
Davidson County Parks and Rec to host Fireworks Frenzy
Come join us for a fantastic firework show on July 3, 2022 at Hughes Park. The gates will open at 5:30pm and cost $5 per car. There will be games/inflatables, music will start at 6pm and fireworks after dark.
Vendors: Sunset Slush of Thomasville, Sugar Mamas Sweets, Taco Bros, Hope Food Truck and Stuff-N-Fun Bears.
YMCA on Wheels rolls out arts and reading programs
This week the Lexington Police Department, Dcpl Bookmobile and Arts Academy at Grace hit the road with us.
New dates for DCPL's "Oceans of Possibilities"
Come by the Davidson County Public Library in Lexington this summer to enjoy fun, interactive programs, all about aquatic animals!
Hospice: Ready to Ride?
Since 2019, we have not been able to host the actual ride, so we are thrilled to be able to welcome back our riders on Saturday, July 16 at Denton FarmPark in Denton, NC.
FREE: Black Butterfly Network to host iconic film series starting with The Wiz
Ease on down the road to the Black Butterfly Network of Lexington's inaugural “Summer Classic Film Series.” The group plans to host iconic movies presented throughout the series with The Wiz and Mahogany.
Former Cafe 35 now Brooker T's, expands dinner hours
Brooker T’s Café offers mixed drinks and dinner hours
Local history to come alive onstage this summer
In honor of Davidson County’s bicentennial this summer, The Davidson County Public Library will be presenting a brand-new theatrical production entitled Pigs, Chairs & Small Town Squares (The Complete History of Davidson County in 82 Minutes).
Lexington Farmers Market is calling all Blueberry lovers, Thomasville focuses on pollinators
Come out to the Lexington market THIS Saturday, June 25th from 8:00am - 12:00pm to grab your fresh picked berries, also look for another educational market in Downtown Thomasville. Support your local farmers!.
West to give recital on Sunday, June 26th
Emma will be giving a free public performance of her undergraduate junior recital on Sunday, June 26th at 2pm at First Reformed United Church of Christ.
Little Miss AKA Pageant hosts information session June 26
The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Omicron Psi Omega Chapter, will host a virtual information session to promote their upcoming Little Miss AKA Pageant on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 5 p.m.
Thomasville council votes to dissolve multicultural committee
A multicultural committee formed in 2012 was recently dissolved by the city of Thomasville. The unanimous vote by the council cited “over the past several years, the multicultural committee has deviated from the primary mission of promoting and embracing all of the community's cultures and has expressed interest in focusing on a more narrowly tailored group of cultures,” and in a resolution to dissolve the group.