Nash County Community and Rural Development

10/24/2026

**FREE VACCINE CLINIC COMING UP!**

We are excited to announce Petco Love has provided HCP and DAPPv vaccines through its Vaccinated and Loved Initiative. In response to two recent rabid raccoon cases, the Nash County Health Department is also providing rabies vaccines for this clinic.

This clinic is free and available ONLY to Nash County residents!

-Vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 125 dogs and 125 cats.
-Proof of Nash County residency is required.
-Cats must be secured in carriers.
-Dogs must be on leashes.
-Only one-year rabies vaccines will be offered. Three-year rabies vaccines will NOT be available at this clinic.

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

NC Cooperative Extension would like to bring our business, education, & economic development partners together to explore Rural INVEST, a facilitated process to strengthen Edgecombe, Nash & Harnett counties entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Register at: bit.ly/4zCoVhg

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Nash Community College invites you to our Veterans Day Program as we recognize the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans during America’s 250th anniversary year.

📅 November 11, 2026
🕐 1 p.m.

Open to the public. All are welcome to join us in showing our gratitude.

10/20/2026

Calling All Volunteers!
We're looking for volunteers to help with the Friends of Children Celebration Concert on Nov. 14, 2026 at Connect Church in Wilson.
-Can you help Friday, Nov. 13, from 9:00am - 11:00am with event set up? We need 6 individuals to help set up the worship space and other areas.
-Can you help Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4:30pm - 6:30pm with parking? We need 4-6 individuals to help direct parking and drive the golf cart for those needing assistance.
-Can you help Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4:30pm - 8:30pm with the safety team? We need 6 individuals to help with safety before and during the concert.
-Can you help Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8:30pm - 10:00pm with returning the worship space to its original arrangement and clean up?
You can volunteer for any of these opportunities and still enjoy the concert! You can volunteer for a task before and after the concert!
If you are willing to help make this event a success, contact Scott Strother at 252-235-2161 or [email protected] by Nov. 6.

10/19/2026

Medicare can feel complicated, but understanding your options doesn’t have to be! 💙

Join us at the Harrison Family YMCA for a FREE Medicare 101 Education Class designed to help you better understand Medicare and the choices available to you.

📅 October 30
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Harrison Family YMCA
💲 FREE to attend

Whether you’re approaching Medicare eligibility, already enrolled, or simply want to learn more, this educational session is a great opportunity to get helpful information and ask questions.

Come learn, get informed, and feel more confident about Medicare!

Contact Sandy Coffield at [email protected] to register today!

10/19/2026

North Carolina College Application Week starts today!

Are you ready? College for North Carolina - CFNC kicks off College Application Week Monday morning through Sunday, Oct. 25 .

Go to CFNC.org/apply to apply to any of these colleges and universities ⤵️ for FREE!

10/17/2026

**POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER**
Please note that this event has been postponed. Our friends at Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute will share details on the new date soon!
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Are you passionate about rural food systems?

Join us next week for the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute’s Rural Roots Exchange, happening on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at The Impact Center NC in Rocky Mount for a community discussion on building thriving rural communities.

Be sure to register at https://ecrfi.org/rural-roots-exchange/

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¿Te apasionan los sistemas alimentarios rurales?

Acompáñanos la próxima semana en el evento «Rural Roots Exchange» del Instituto de Alimentación Rural Eva Clayton, que se llevará a cabo el miércoles 21 de octubre de 2026, de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m., en The Impact Center NC, en Rocky Mount, para un diálogo comunitario sobre cómo construir comunidades rurales prósperas.

Registrarse en https://ecrfi.org/rural-roots-exchange/