Mac & Juice Quartet will be performing live at The Red Room. 
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A Wake-Up Lenoir Executive Briefing on Early Workforce Development will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2013.  The briefing and complimentary breakfast will have a special presentation on the First 2,000 Days Initiative, Fixing North Carolina’s Workforce Pipeline
through Early Childhood Investments.
 
The event will be co-hosted by the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce, The North Carolina Partnership for Children and The Partnership for Children of Lenoir and Greene Counties.  The briefing will take place at Chef and the Farmer restaurant in Kinston, from 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 
 Interested attendees need to RSVP by April 18, 2013 to m.taylor@lgpfc.com. 
For more information, please contact Laura Lee Sylvester at llsylvester@kinstonchamber.com.

Two of Kinston’s top ranking officials are also two of the youngest in the state at their jobs. While Mayor BJ Murphy and City Manager Tony Sears often share insight on what’s going on in the city, here’s your chance to hear their keys for success as Young Professionals. Murphy and Sears will also be talking about some special projects in the works that will directly benefit local young professionals. Join the Young Professionals of Lenoir County as we host a social and discussion at the Kinston Country Club on Thursday, April 25.
 
The social will start at 5 p.m. in the Main Dining Room of Kinston Country Club. YPLC members will receive a complimentary drink ticket and there will be a cash bar. Entry and food during the social is free thanks to Sale BMW.  Sale BMW supports young professionals and is the proud sponsor of this event.  You can check them out at www.salebmw.com. 
 
Come and meet other young professionals your age that have similar interests and goals and learn more about Young Professionals membership! Come for a night of great food, fun and a fantastic time. For more information about the social, contact Ashley Pierce at ashley.pierce@self-help.org or Justin Hill at mjusthill@gmail.com
 
Young Professionals of Lenoir County, an extension of the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce, is a professional society open to men and women ages 21-40.  Events are held monthly and focus on personal growth, social networking, professional development, mentoring and community outreach.  To learn more about YPLC, visit Kinstonchamber.com or join our group on Facebook.
 

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Renowned and extremely popular antiques appraiser Michael Cable of Farmville, will be at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.  Each person may bring up to 2 items to be appraised.

756 Melrose Ave. Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 346-0453 x1301 · Fax: (615) 242-6218

1036 Gracelawn Drive Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 394-0244

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Calling all poets, singers, instrumentalists, and creative types to come and share your talent.  Present your latest writings or music with other artists.  The Open Mic Poetry Jam in Kinston will feature several published poets.  The Open Mic Poetry Jam is hosted by Friends of the Kinston-Lenoir County.

7003 Chadwick Drive · Suite 202 Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 661-0636

9010 Overlook Blvd. Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 921-0033

475 Craighead Street Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 385-9970

The cost associated with hiring the wrong person for a job is staggering.  This program explains interviewing practices that dramatically improve the likelihood of hiring the right person for the job.   Topics covered include 5 steps to a successful interview, determining critical job requirements, the behavioral interview process, obtaining information in a legal manner, and accurately analyzing responses to interview questions.  If you have job search, interviewing, hiring or placement responsibilities, this workshop is for you.

7000 Executive Center Drive · Building 2 Suite 350 Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 921-0015

Huge yard sale to benefit Mitchelltown Preservation Society. Saturday, April 20th, from 7 AM. Vintage furniture, household appliances, yard equipment, home décor, etc.

Biran Miller will be performing jazz live at The Red Room!

Celebrate the opening of the 2013 Lenoir County Farmers Market with the annual BLESSING OF THE CROPS, THOSE WHO RAISE THEM AND THOSE WHO EAT THEM....THERE WILL BE A BRIEF CEREMONY FOLLOWED BY A HOT DOG LUNCH

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In celebration of National Library Week, April 14 - 20, the Neuse Regional Library system, which serves Lenoir, Greene and Jones Counties, will be hosting great programs throughout the month of April.  The theme this year is “Communities Matter @ Your Library.”  Please join us in celebrating one of the greatest resources available to all, the public library.  Check out some of our many books, audio books, DVDs, games, and even magazines.