Community calendar for Nov. 22
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Tree lighting
The Glen Alpine Women’s Club will hold its Annual Memorial Tree Lighting at 4:30 p.m. at the bandstand in downtown Glen Alpine.
TUESDAY, NOV. 28
DAY OF GIVING
Burke County United Way will host the annual 1BurkGives Giving Day on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. 1BurkeGives is a 24-hour online fundraising event at 1BurkeGives.org . During the event 35 local nonprofit organizations from across Burke County will be participating, raising funds for a wide range of causes. During the event, donors can also track their favorite nonprofits on the leaderboard, help organizations win prizes, and check-in on the event schedule for a live drawing or an in-person happy hour somewhere in Burke County. Follow BCUW on social media to stay in the loop (Facebook) (Instagram) and keep a look out for social media posts hashtagged #1BurkeGives!
THURSDAY, NOV. 30
Smart Start meeting
The NC Pre-K Committee of Burke County Smart Start will meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Partnership office, located at 304 W. Union St. Meetings are open to the public. For anyone with a hearing impairment who may require the assistance of an interpreter or have other special needs, call the Partnership at 828-439-2326 or use the NC Relay System at 1-800-735-8262.
SATURDAY, DEC. 2
Christmas Parade
The town of Valdese will host its annual Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street. The annual Christmas parade is known for kicking off an exciting calendar of holiday events in Valdese and the Town Council considers it a privilege to recognize Bruce Hawkins as the Grand Marshal. Hawkins has served as an influential member of the community as well as activist for the Civil Rights Movement.
Train Museum open house
The Piedmont & Western Railroad Museum located in the Old Rock School in Valdese, 400 Main St. W, will host its annual parade Open House from 9 a.m. to noon. The indoor railroad display is the largest in the state.
Christmas Parade
The town of Hildebran will hold its annual Christmas Parade at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at 202 S. Center St. Visit hildebranNC.com for more information.
Christmas Parade
The town of Glen Alpine will be held at 2 p.m. The lineup will begin on Pollard Avenue at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
TUESDAY, DEC. 5
Christmas Parade
The Morganton Downtown Development Association will hold the 2023 Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Floats, characters and marching bands will usher in the Christmas spirit as they parade around through downtown on Green and Sterling street.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6
AARP meeting
AARP Chapter 3262 will have their annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 6. It will be held at the Morganton Community House starting at 11:30 a.m. A donation of a canned item for Burke United Christian Ministries is appreciated. The cost is $13 per person. Homemade desserts provided by members. Email or call 443-0857 to register to attend.
THURSDAY, DEC. 7
Tree lighting ceremony
The town of Valdese will hold its annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the Old Rock School, 400 Main St. W, Valdese. The event will include a special music performance by the Valdese Elementary School Students, led by music teacher Brittany Schaffer. Free hot chocolate will be available for attendees. A rain date is tentatively scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8. This year the Town of Valdese is excited to honor former town mayor Jim Hatley with this special event. Children in the Valdese community were always a special priority for Hatley and the Valdese Town Council chose to dedicate the Town Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in his honor.
NAACP meeting
The Burke County NAACP #5367 will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Recreation Center located at 645 1st Street, Morganton, NC. All members are encouraged to attend the meeting. In addition to any citizens that are interested in joining the branch. Please keep in mind that because it is the flu season and the uptick in COVID reporting, COVID-19 protocols will be followed.
TUESDAY, DEC. 12
Blood drive
North Morganton United Methodist Church,
MONDAY, DEC. 18
ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Valdese ABC Store at 1018 W. Main St. in Valdese.
Christmas dinner
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Capt. Robert Douglas Avery Chapter 1116, will host its annual Christmas dinner from 5-6 p.m. The dinner will be paid for by the chapter.
CruiseUnifour Christian Ministries will be embarking on a cruise to Grand Turk and Dominican Republic. Members of the public are invited to join. A down payment of $75 is required to reserve your spot and the remaining balance must be paid by Jan. 1. Call Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or 828-396-1906 for more information.
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