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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Good grief meal
AMOREM will host a Good Grief Meal at Abele’s Family Restaurant, 2115 S. Sterling St., Morganton, at 3 p.m. The meal is an opportunity for anyone experiencing grief and loss to come enjoy food and fellowship. Visit or contact Katie Pekman at 828-754-0101 or kpekman@amoremsupport.org for more information.
Hunt for Stars and Stripes
The town of Valdese and Farris Insurance will host a hunt for stars and stripes for children in downtown Valdese from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your kids to search along Main Street from Carolina Street to the Old Rock School for one American flag. Find a flag and take it to Farris Insurance to get a special prize. Limit one flag per child. More than 250 flags will be hidden.
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THURSDAY, JULY 4
Parade
The town of Glen Alpine’s Independence Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. If you would like to be in the parade, lineup will begin between 8:30-9 a.m. on Pollard Avenue. No registration is required. The town plans to have watermelon available free of charge after the parade.
Fireworks
The city of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m. at Freedom Park on Independence Boulevard. The park will be closed to the public as a safety precaution, but people are invited to park in a safe area nearby to watch the fireworks display.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
McDowell House Patriot Day
The Historic Burke Foundation will host McDowell House Patriot Day during its first Saturday program from 1-7 p.m. at the McDowell House, 119 St. Mary’s Church Road, Â鶹´«Ã½. The house will be decorated for this celebration. Come learn about the McDowell family through docent-led tours of the house, restoration kitchen, and garden. Interactive activities will be set up in the yard for children and adults to participate in colonial games and toys; Patriots visiting telling their stories along with music on the front porch, revolutionary weaponry including the mockup firing of a Revolutionary War Firelock (musket), butter making, herb demonstrations and more. Gift shop items will be available for purchase and food options will also be available for purchase. A variety of food options will be available from local food trucks. Admission is free. For questions, call 828-437-4104 or email historicburke@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 7
Family reunion
The Keller Family Reunion will be held at 1 p.m. at Walker’s Chapel Baptist Church, 5292 Walker Chapel Road, Connelly Springs. A covered dish lunch will be served. For more information, call Shirley Helms at 828-439-2736.
Meeting
Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Auxiliary Unit 322, 204 Roper St., Morganton, will meet at 4 p.m. If you are the spouse, sister ,daughter or granddaughter of an active duty service member or Veteran, and want to learn more, please attend. No commitment is required.
Meeting
Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Post 322, 204 Roper St., Morganton, will meet at 5 p.m. If you are a veteran and would like to learn more, you are welcome to come to the meeting. No commitment required.
THURSDAY, JULY 11
Unifour Christian Ministries will be hosting bingo at 5:45 p.m. at Romas Restaurant in Hudson. Please bring a couple of $1 bingo gifts. Everyone will pay for their own meals. Call Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906 for more information.
MONDAY, JULY 15
Meeting
The Valdese ABC Board plans to hold a meeting at the Valdese ABC Store located at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese, at 3:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 19
Free bingo
The Lake James Community Center will have free bingo on from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Center located on NC 126. Hot foods, including fish and hot dogs, will be available for purchase to eat in or take it to go. Door prize drawings will be held throughout the evening. The public is invited.
SATURDAY, JULY 20
Cherokee trip
Unifour Christian Ministries will be taking a trip to Cherokee. The cost is $25 per person and is due by July 10. Call Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906 for more information.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Meeting
Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Post 322, 204 Roper St., Morganton, will meet at 5 p.m. If you are a veteran and would like to learn more, you are welcome to come to the meeting. No commitment required.
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
Pigeon Forge trip
Unifour Christian Ministries will be taking a trip to Pigeon Forge. The cost is $75 per person and includes lunch at Applewood Restaurant. You must pay by July 15. Call Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906 for more information.
MONDAY, AUG. 19
Meeting
The Valdese ABC Board plans to hold a meeting at the Valdese ABC Store located at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese, at 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
Meeting
The Valdese ABC Board plans to hold a meeting at the Valdese ABC Store located at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese, at 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 21
Meeting
The Valdese ABC Board plans to hold a meeting at the Valdese ABC Store located at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese, at 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY, NOV. 18
Meeting
The Valdese ABC Board plans to hold a meeting at the Valdese ABC Store located at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese, at 3:30 p.m.
MONDAY, DEC. 16
Meeting
The Valdese ABC Board plans to hold a meeting at the Valdese ABC Store located at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese, at 3:30 p.m.
