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Meeting
The Valdese ABC Board plans to hold a meeting to make any necessary budget amendments at the Valdese ABC Store located at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese, at 3:30 p.m.
Meeting
The Burke Women’s Fund will meet from 6-7 p.m. at Thornwell Books for an informational event. All women are invited to attend.
Meeting
New Dimensions will hold its monthly board meeting on at 4 p.m. on campus as well as via Zoom. Contact ckinard@ndschool.org for link information.
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Candidate meet and greet
The Burke County Democratic Party will sponsor a meet and greet for Mo Green, candidate for NC superintendent of public instruction, and Sharon Ivester Everhart, candidate for the Burke County Board of Education, at 12:30 p.m. at Mountain View Recreation Center, 645 First St., Morganton.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
Free bingo
The Lake James Community Center on NC 126 will host free bingo from 6-9 p.m. Hot foods, including fish and hot dogs, will be available for purchase to eat-in or take to-go. Door prize drawings will also be held throughout the evening. The public is invited.
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 www.amoremsupport.org 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.
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, Morganton. 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.
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.
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.
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