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A party will be held on June 13 for the release of the latest book by a Lexington author. A Lexington family wants to help you party with opening a party equipment rental business. MasterBrands Cabinets in Lexington is planning a hiring event. Here’s what’s going on in Davidson County.
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Lexington author Tonya Lanier will host a book release celebration on Sunday, June 13 at the Breeden Amphitheater in the Historic Depot district in downtown Lexington.
His latest book, “Lost in the Shuffle … Too: More Stories that Need to be Told”. continues Lanier’s mission to capture the stories of the older residents of Davidson County. This will be Lanier’s fourth published book, three of which focus on telling the stories of the region’s elders.
When the book releases on June 13, several of the local residents who shared their stories with Lanier will be in attendance, such as Pauline Norman, Reverend Dr. Arnetta Beverly, Etta White, Bobby Ricks and Dr. Lacy H. Caple.
The event will run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring a garden chair or a blanket. Reverend Sherise Lindsay will host, DJ Anthony Fuller will spin tunes and Reverend Paul Milton will speak. The books will be available for purchase.
“I know so many people,†Lanier said in a previous interview of the book. “I don’t know all of their stories, but I know everyone has a story to tell. I love that they invite me over to their house.”
Lanier was one of 46 artists from Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph counties who received an Artist Support Grant from ArtsGreensboro and the Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Arts Council to support the development professional and artistic. The grant helped Lanier finance the publication of the book.
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Additionally, Lanier is hosting two book signing events for Lexington on June 19. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lanier will have his book signed at the Evenbrooke market, located at 15, promenade Murphy. Then from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., she’ll be signing books at the June 17 celebration at 4th Street Park.
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Davidson County has a whole new way to party after Lexington’s Monita Payne opened It’s Bounce Time.
Payne, a mother of three, said she has rented the kind of gear she now offers on several occasions for her own children’s birthday parties and decided she will do a run when starting her own company to offer residents the same types of inflatables, as well as cotton. candy machines, snow cones and popcorn.
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In addition, there are special banners with popular cartoon characters such as SpongeBob or Mickey Mouse or a Happy Birthday banner that can be added to the inflatables she rents for the holidays.
She held a groundbreaking ceremony with the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce on May 11.
“It has always been fun for the kids and something that interested me.
she said.
Payne has a website for his business where his rental rates are listed. You can also contact her through the website for a quote. She brings the equipment to your party venue, sets up the equipment and comes back to take it apart.
“I hope to serve the community to the best of my ability and provide the best customer service.”
Lexington Company Attends National Recruitment Event
MasterBrand Cabinets Inc., which has a location in Lexington, will host a National Recruitment Day at all of its manufacturing plants across the United States.
The hiring event will take place on Wednesday, June 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (local factory time) at participating MasterBrand locations. Part-time and full-time production associate positions must be filled. The Lexington facility is located at 118 Lexington Pkwy.
“As we continue to meet the demand of our consumers and customers, we are looking for reliable people who would like to have career growth opportunities,†says Lynn Wagner Sr., Director of Human Resources.
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Interested candidates should apply online before visiting the interview day event or upon arrival you will scan a QR code or navigate to the electronic app on your mobile device.
Participating sites include Sioux Falls, SD, Arthur, Ill., Waterloo, Iowa, Carlisle, Penn, Newton, Kansas and three sites in North Carolina – Kinston, Liberty and Lexington. Other locations include Grants Pass, Oregan, Louisville, Kentucky, Ferdinand, Goshen and Jasper in Indiana and in Jackson, Georgia and Colton, California.
Jill Doss-Raines is The Dispatch’s senior reporter on topics and personality profiles. Contact me at [email protected] and subscribe to the-dispatch.com.
