Henderson County Family YMCA Brings “Safety Around Water” Program to Local 3rd Grade Students After nearly 15 years, the Henderson County YMCA has recently brought back a water safety program for students in Henderson County through a partnership with both the Henderson County Public Schools and
Taking the Stage
Henderson Area Arts Alliance Celebrates 30 Years Photos by: Darin Phegley Since 1994, the Henderson Area Arts Alliance (HAAA), a nonprofit organization, has been bringing the arts to the Henderson community providing smiles, laughs, tears and joy to all of those who have walked through the
Taking the Reins in Equestrian Athletics
Local Teen Places Third in the Nation in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Photo by Darrin Phegley Kaityn (Kate) Bailey found her love for horses at the age of 5 after attending her cousin’s birthday party at Blue Moon Stables. Kate’s mother, Ashley, decided to buy her a 5 lesson
East Heights Elementary Celebrates Students
Through Monthly Birthday Parties Photos by Whitney Phelps Photography + Design “The older I get, the more I think about lasting memories,” said Melissa Walker, Family Resource Coordinator for East Heights Elementary School. “The best thing about this job is building relationships with
A Community Service Learning Project
AKZ Teens Sew Swing Cushions for East End Neighbors Photos by Darrin Phegley Audubon Kids Zone (AKZ) has been serving the East End Community since 2016, and it has only continued to grow. In the summer of 2022, the teen program was created. They offered a “Minute to Win It” kickoff in the
Making History in Girls Wrestling
Photos by Darrin Phegley The sport of wrestling continues to grow across the nation, and Henderson County senior, Naomi Santiago, is no stranger to it. Naomi’s family moved from Miami, Florida but her parents are originally from Puerto Rico and Nicaragua. Growing up, Naomi participated in dance
The Eras of Women in Business Soiree and Dinner
Celebrating local Women Photos by: HJRR PHOTOGRAPHY A Partnership to Support Local Women in Business When our local chamber saw other communities honoring women in business, they knew it would be a great fit for Henderson. Field & Main Bank is a member of the chamber and also one of their top
Making a Difference in the Lives of Students
Young Life is a faith-based non-profit organization providing high school students positive role models and the opportunity to come as they are while having fun with friends, making memories and living life to the fullest. The Start of Young Life in Henderson Young Life in Henderson first started
City Junior Ambassador Program
Photo by Whit Phelps Photography “The goal of the City Junior Ambassador program is to promote civic engagement while also exercising municipal transparency. We want the students to see what goes on behind the scenes of their local government in an effort to encourage them to become more involved
Dream It. Do It. Declare It.
Photo by Whit Phelps Photography “You are doing great, and I am proud of you!” said Jennifer Heistand, to her daughters on their business accomplishments. Madison (17) and Mollie (11) Heistand are two sisters from Henderson who know a thing or two about farm life - caring for and tending to
Calling all Hendersonians!