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SUMMARY:Buck Leonard Golf Classic with Evolve Golf & Education. Presented by Smithfield's Chicken 'n BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Tee it Up for Kids!\nProceeds for the 2nd Annual Buck Leonard Golf Classic for Inner-City Youth will benefit the kids of the Buck Leonard Association RBI Youth Baseball League and Evolve Golf and Education\, who are dedicated to introducing the game of golf to underprivileged kids and teens\, while reinforcing its inherent values of integrity\, respect\, and perseverance. \nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 28\nBelmont Lake Golf Club\n(201 Belmont Club Way\, Rocky Mount\, NC 27804) \nShotgun start at 12:30 pm (Registration begins at 11:30 am)\nEarly Bird Entry fee(s): $75/Individual — $300/Team (Before 9/30)\nIncludes: Lunch\, Prizes\, Giveaways\, 50/50 Raffle & More\nTrophies: 1st\, 2nd & 3rd Place Teams\nContests: Closest To The Pin\, Longest Drive (In the fairway) \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS. Early Bird Pricing ends 9/30!\n>>> TEE BOX SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE <<< \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Brian Patterson (252) 469-7914 – or – Jeffery Battle (301) 378-4180
URL:https://www.buckleonard.org/event/buck-leonard-golf-classic-for-inner-city-youth-sports/
LOCATION:Belmont Lake Golf Club\, 201 Belmont Club Way\, Rocky Mount\, NC\, 27804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration 2021,Events
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SUMMARY:Gala - Baseball\, Jazz & All That Swing!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate In-Person or Online!\nJoin us in person at the historic Booker T. Theater in Rocky Mount\, NC – or by Zoom from anywhere in the world for the return of the Buck Leonard Association annual gala! \nHighlights of the evening include a Negro Leagues roundtable discussion\, and special music performances by Joyce Stearnes Thompson\, daughter of Hall of Famer and Negro Leagues legend Norman “Turkey” Stearnes –  and the musical family of Jazz Legend and Rocky Mount native Thelonious Monk! \nOur Online Auction will be LIVE October 17th and conclude during the Gala! Click Here for a Preview! \nKeeping the safety of our community first in mind\, our in-person event will comply with all applicable mandates and expert best practices regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. Please properly wear a mask indoors when not eating or drinking. \nClick Here for Tickets! 
URL:https://www.buckleonard.org/event/gala-baseball-jazz-all-that-swing/
LOCATION:Booker T. Theater\, 170 E Thomas St\, Rocky Mount\, NC\, 27801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration 2021,Events
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SUMMARY:Buck Leonard Youth Baseball Clinic
DESCRIPTION:PLAY BALL! \nKids from the Buck Leonard Association RBI Youth Baseball League and beyond will be treated to a free baseball skills clinic and exhibition game!  Following the clinic\, will be a 2021 season-end awards ceremony. \nPlayers will register at the park with name\, age and skill level beginning promptly at 9AM on the day of the event.
URL:https://www.buckleonard.org/event/unc-buck-leonard-youth-baseball-clinic/
LOCATION:Stith-Talbert Park\, 729 Pennsylvania Ave\, Rocky Mount\, NC\, 27801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration 2021,Events
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SUMMARY:Community Reception at the Historic Booker T Theater
DESCRIPTION:We have big plans to support the small business community in 2021 and beyond. Come meet the Buck Leonard Association and local community leaders\, and join the conversation to help us imagine a more vibrant Rocky Mount. A true community roundtable!
URL:https://www.buckleonard.org/event/community-reception-at-the-historic-booker-t-theater/
LOCATION:Booker T. Theater\, 170 E Thomas St\, Rocky Mount\, NC\, 27801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration 2021,Events
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SUMMARY:Tour the Historic Buck Leonard Home
DESCRIPTION:A Rocky Mount Landmark\nTour the historic Walter “Buck” Leonard home where you will see the Baseball Hall of Famer’s keepsakes\, learn about his life in Rocky Mount and his career in the Negro Leagues\, and meet the family and members of the Buck Leonard Association. \nThe home at 605 Atlantic Avenue in Rocky Mount\, is where Mr. Leonard lived from 1934 during his Hall of Fame baseball career until his death in 1997. In May 2019\, the Rocky Mount City Council voted unanimously to officially designate the home as an Historical Landmark. \nClick here to schedule your private 20-minute tour for up to 6 guests.*\n*Please note that masks will be required to be properly worn over the nose and mouth at all times when in the home. Tours are scheduled individually for groups of up to 6 at a time. We appreciate your help maintaining the safety of our community.
URL:https://www.buckleonard.org/event/tour-the-historic-buck-leonard-home/
LOCATION:Historic Buck Leonard Home\, 605 Atlantic Ave\, Rocky Mount\, NC\, 27802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration 2021,Events
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SUMMARY:Opening Night Reception at Rocky Mount Mills
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off a Two-Week Celebration!\nOpening night reception featuring the grand opening of Black Diamond\, presented by Drinking Gourd Gallery. Black Diamond is a solo exhibition of works by artist and illustrator Darryl Matthews\, honoring Negro Leagues Baseball players. Matthews is the son of late Negro Leagues first baseman Francis Oliver Matthews who played with the Newark Eagles. \nMatthews will be on hand to speak about his work and his connection to the Negro Leagues. The evening will include light refreshments and live music by Jeremy Herring.
URL:https://www.buckleonard.org/event/opening-night-reception-at-rocky-mount-mills/
LOCATION:Rocky Mount Mills\, 1151 Falls Rd\, Rocky Mount\, NC\, 27804\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration 2021,Events
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SUMMARY:2021 Negro Leagues Centennial Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Community\nThe heart and soul of Rocky Mount\, North Carolina is clearly reflected in its small business community and network of advocates and volunteers\, and this has never been more evident than throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. In the face of daily challenges and changes\, the needs of our community have been met with individual and collective actions — from the smallest acts of kindness\, to the bravest displays of heroism. \nAfter a one-year absence\, the Buck Leonard Association annual gala will return in October as a 2-week-long celebration of our heroes. With the generous support of community-builders like you\, the celebration will highlight the small businesses of Rocky Mount\, while engaging the community in safe\, family-friendly events and outings that all serve our mission to: PLAY\, EXPLORE & PRESERVE. \nPLEASE JOIN US FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:\nOct 15 – Opening Night  Reception at Rocky Mount Mills\nOpening night reception hosted by Rocky Mount Mills and featuring the grand opening of Black Diamond\, presented by Drinking Gourd Gallery. Black Diamond is a solo exhibition of works by artist and illustrator Darryl Matthews\, honoring Negro Leagues Baseball players. Matthews is the son of late Negro Leagues first baseman Francis Oliver Matthews who played with the Newark Eagles. The evening will include live music and light refreshments. Click Here for More Information.\nOct 16 – Imperial Centre Art Exhibit Openings\n“A History of the Negro Leagues Baseball Era and Players\,” by Educator and Historian Derrick C. Jones. Children will have the chance to participate in a lively presentation by wearing reproductions of jerseys of famous players and reading short biographies of stars like Buck Leonard\, Jackie Robinson\, Josh Gibson\, “Cool Papa” Bell\, and John-Henry “Pop” Lloyd.\nEight Ballplayers from the Negro Leagues\, by Tina Hoggatt. A suite of portraits and oral history. Linocut and foundry type prints\, boxed with linen covers. Tina Hoggatt has created permanent public artworks including The Positions on the Field\, portraits of ballplayers in porcelain enamel installed on the upper concourse of T-Mobile Park in Seattle\nOct 18 – Historic Buck Leonard Leonard Home Tours \nTour the historic Walter “Buck” Leonard home and meet members of the Buck Leonard Association and our partners. The home at 605 Atlantic Avenue in Rocky Mount\, is where Mr. Leonard lived from 1934 during his Hall of Fame baseball career until his death in 1997. In May 2019\, the Rocky Mount City Council voted unanimously to officially designate the home as an Historical Landmark. Click Here for More Information.\nOct 21 – Buck Leonard Inner City Youth Sports & S.T.E.A.M. Classic – with Evolve Golf & Education\nHosted at the beautiful Belmont Lake Golf Club\, we hope this becomes an annual homecoming event as old friends and new ones converge upon Rocky Mount for the Gala weekend. Join us for a friendy scramble-style tournament with chances to win prizes throughout the round. Sign up to play as a single or a foursome. Lots of opportunities for sponsors and prize donors! Click Here for More Information.\nOct 22 – Downtown Rocky Mount Community Reception\nIn partnership with Rocky Mount Downtown Development\, please join us for a community reception at the historic Booker T. Theater\, featuring local dignitaries and special guests. This is an opportunity for all community-builders\, leaders and volunteers to come help us imagne a more vibrant Rocky Mount!\nOct 23 – UNC/Buck Leonard Association Youth Baseball Clinic\nKids from the Buck Leonard Association RBI Youth Baseball League and beyond will be treated to a free baseball skills clinic hosted by the University of North Carolina baseball program! Following the clininc will be a season-end awards ceremony. Player registration will begin at the park at 9AM on the day of the event. Come ready to Play!\nOct 23 – Baseball\, Jazz & All That Swing\nJoin us in-person or virtually as we welcome several special guests — including the family of Jazz Legend Thelonius Monk — for an evening to celebrate our history\, our community\, and all that we’ve accomplished together. Musical performances from the Monk Family\, and Joyce Stearnes Thompson\, Daughter of Negro Leagues baseball legend Norman “Turkey” Stearnes. Silent auction\, panel discussions\, networking and more. The virtual gala experience will be hosted on Zoom. Click Here for Tickets.\nA NOTE ABOUT COMMUNITY SAFETY\nKeeping the safety of our community first in mind\, each event of this year’s celebration will be designed to move in concert with all applicable mandates and expert best practices regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. Our goal is to move strategically forward with all of our community partners to provide safe opportunities to celebrate and support each other.
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