Wishing you all the Merriest of Christmases, and the Happiest of New years!
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morganton nc: Burke Reads, Burke County NC, October 2012
- 09/27/12 05:01 AM
Every year, we celebrate the month of October with a community read. This year is no different. We will be reading The Great Gatsby, and free copies will be offered on 9/30 at the Burke County Public Library in Morganton, NC. As you'll see from the calendar below, there'll be lots of related activities. Why not grab some friends or family members and join us?
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morganton nc: Phil Jablonski: Reclamation and Form,MESH Gallery, Morganton NC
- 09/25/12 04:09 AM
There's no doubt that one of my favorite local artists is Phil Jablonski. Is it because his art is organic in nature and often crafted from recycled objects in steel, copper, fiberglass, or even old doors? Possibly. You'll want to check out his website at www.philjablonski.com. An exhibition of his work, entitled "Reclamation and Form" will take place at MESH Gallery, located in downtown Morganton, NC, starting Monday September 24 and ending on Friday, November 9, 2012. The traditional reception for the artist will be held on Friday, September 28th from 6 - 8 pm. MESH Gallery's address is 114-B West … (0 comments)
morganton nc: Yoga on the Lawn, Sept. 15, 2012, Morganton NC
- 09/11/12 02:45 AM
For small-town North Carolina, we've got a lot going on on the yoga front these days! This coming weekend is the first-ever Yoga on the Lawn, to take place on the Courthouse Square here in Morganton NC, in recognition of Recovery Month and to benefit the Burke Substance Abuse Network. It really promises to be a great time, the weather promises to be beautiful (fall is almost here!), and my hopes are that lots of people will show up! Why not join us?
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morganton nc: Red White And Bluegrass Festival, Morganton NC
- 07/02/12 11:12 PM
Hardly believable that the 9th Annual Red, White and Bluegrass Festival here in Morganton NC is already in full swing! Love bluegrass? You need to be here! Love festivals along the banks of rivers in small towns with unbelievably friendly people? You need to be here! There are vendors of all types, there is camping, there is GREAT MUSIC!
You've got to check out the schedule and, as we say here in Burke County, "Come when you will!” http://redwhiteandbluegrassfestival.com/schedule.cfm … (0 comments)
morganton nc: By The Waters Tour of Homes: Lake James and Linville River NC - May 19, 2012
- 05/05/12 10:37 AM
By The Waters Tour of Homes: Lake James NC and Linville River NC Homes, Open to Benefit Linville United Methodist Church and its Local Missions Saturday, May 19, 2012 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Save the Date and Buy Your Tickets today! Five Private Homes will be open for this one day only, with proceeds from ticket sales going to the local missions of Linville United Methodist Church, established in 1874, and located at 4446 NC 126, Morganton NC 28655 - right across the road from the incomparably beautiful Lake James and down the road from the Linville River!
morganton nc: Stuart Little at CoMMA in Morganton, NC this week! Win tickets!
- 03/25/12 05:48 AM
I just love our City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium (CoMMA)! Where else can you park easily, sit comfortably, see programs ranging from Broadway musicals to fabulous musical groups, to plays of all kinds, to.."Stuart Little!" Want to see "Stuart Little" Thursday, March 29 at 7pm for FREE??? If so post a comment on this post about what you like about COMMA or why you want to come to the show. No, don't post here - go to Facebook and post it on your status. Then, tell your friends, like the page, and post your comment! … (0 comments)
morganton nc: Let Operation Medicine Drop Protect Your Family, Morganton NC, March 24,2012
- 03/21/12 05:02 AM
Poisoning from prescription medication is a growing problem in North Carolina. Since 1999, nearly 4,500 people have died from prescription drug poisoning. Operation Medicine Drop is designed to protect your family: simply take your unused and expired medicines to a drop-off site where law enforcement can dispose of them properly.
That's this Saturday, March 24! Bring your unused and expired medicines to Morganton-Burke Senior Center, 501 N. Green Street, Morganton, NC 28655, from 10 am to 2 pm for proper disposal.Need more information? Contact Burke County Sheriff’s Office at 828-438-5500 or Safe Kids Burke County at 828-439-4427. … (4 comments)
morganton nc: Girl Scouting: 100 Years and Going Strong in Morganton NC!
- 03/10/12 12:12 AM
Girl Scouts in Burke County, NC buried a time capsule on the Old Courthouse Lawn in 1987 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. They have recently unearthed it, 25 years later, and its contents were used in the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting in Morganton NC on March 9, 2012. The picture above is of the Flag Ceremony, which took place on the Old Courthouse Lawn. There were speakers, a HUGE cake, and displays of the items buried. A portion of buried audio cassette tapes were played, and featured Girl Scouts in 1987 talking about … (2 comments)
MESH Gallery’s newest exhibit brings together a group of artists from Asheville, North Carolina who work and show together regularly. The Artists of Constance Williams Gallery in Asheville exhibit offers variety, with works by Jenny Mastin (a native of Burke County, working in the Asheville area with the Constance Williams Gallery), Constance Williams, Cassie Ryalls, Angelique Tassistro and Greg Vineyard. You’ll be treated to everything from expressionist encaustic paintings, clay sculpture, inspired illustrations, and ceramics. The Artist’s Reception will be held on Friday, March 2nd, from 6 until 8 pm at MESH Gallery, located at 114 West Union Street … (0 comments)
morganton nc: Bowls + Soup + Supper = NCSD Souper Bowls, Morganton NC, This Week!
- 02/07/12 06:58 AM
Coming up this week in Morganton, NC: North Carolina School for the Deaf students have made 1,000 ceramic bowls since the start of this school year and are sponsoring "NCSD Souper Bowls" on Thursday, February 9. 2012 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Hoffmeyer Cafeteria on the NSCD campus. Tickets are $10.00 and the purchase price includes a ceramic bowl of your choice (to keep), soup, bread, dessert, and tea. The meal may be eaten in the cafeteria or taken out. Proceeds will go to support the North Carolina Senior Deaf Community in Morganton, NC. Tickets may be purchased … (2 comments)
morganton nc: Souper Bowl of Caring 2012 - Morganton NC
- 02/05/12 11:54 AM
Just before last Halloween, I posted C'mon, Burke County NC, We Can Fill These Shelves! Well, we’re still working on it! Filling the shelves at the local food pantries has been a priority for all of us here in Burke County NC!Today’s no exception: youth groups from area churches went house-to-house this afternoon, before the Super Bowl kick-off, collecting canned food. First Baptist Church of Morganton’s youth group, led by Tyler Roach, won the Souper Bowl of Caring challenge.In all, 2,267 pounds of food were collected for the Souper Bowl of Caring! The real winners though, were “the hungry and the … (2 comments)
You know those super comfortable chairs and ottomans you’ve seen that come from Norway? Well, as of January, 2012, Ekornes opened its first manufacturing plant outside of Norway in Morganton, NC! With the work of the whole community (city, county, Burke Development, Inc., and countless others), Ekornes chose to locate its high caliber furniture manufacturing plant here!Scott Darnell, BDI President, hopes that “having a diverse mix of furniture manufacturers in Burke County will benefit the entire Burke County furniture sector as we share best practices and work together to make Burke County the furniture … (0 comments)
Paranormal Investigator Joshua P. Warren and Appalachian State University physicist and astronomer Dan Caton will share their theories on the origins of the mysterious lights. Joshua's video of the lights will be shown. Locals who have observed the lights will tell their stories! Included is a Guided Field Trip to the Brown Mountain Overlook and a catered dinner! When? … (7 comments)
Call it ignorance of the problem, call it lethargy, call it the economy, but all three major food pantries in Burke County NC are low or out of food to feed our neighbors in need. Understanding this, the Morganton Main Street Office is sponsoring a Food Drive during the Halloween Spooktacular and Trick or Treating event on Monday, October 31, 2011.
There is a food donation truck parked on S. Green Street in downtown Morganton, beside Courthouse Square and across from Marquee Cinemas. Residents … (4 comments)
On Saturday Oct. 29, during the October Oyster Outing, and Monday Oct. 31, during the Halloween Spooktacular and Trick or Treating event, the Main Street Office will have a food donation truck parked on S. Green Street. The donation truck will be parked beside the Courthouse Square across from Marquee Cinemas and residents will be able to drive up, drop off donations and drive on.
A favorite artist is Stephanie Blahut Tenery, and she'll be featured in the next exhibit at the MESH Gallery here in Morganton, NC., starting soon! The show will run from Tuesday, November 1st through Friday, December 30th, 2011, with an opening reception for the artist to be held on Friday, November 4th from 6:00-9:00 pm. The reception will also feature a live acoustic performance by the Brother Dave Band. … (0 comments)
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