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Chicken pie, country ham supper
Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church, 2698 NC 181, Morganton, will host a chicken pie/country ham supper from 3-6 p.m. The menu will include chicken pie, country ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, hot biscuits, homemade desserts and drinks. It will be dine-in or take-out. Proceeds will go for missions. The church is about a half mile from Oak Hill Elementary School on NC 181. Contact Anita at 828-238-6380 for more information.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
Revolutionary War Days
The Annual Revolutionary War Days will be held at the Capt. Charles McDowell House, 119 St. Mary’s Church Road, Morganton, from 1-5:30 p.m. The public is invited to this free event to see demonstrations of life on the frontier in 1780 and learn about the Overmountain Men who defeated the British at Kings Mountain in a battle that turned the tide of the American Revolution. Overmountain Victory Trail Association re-enactors will observe the 50th anniversary of the annual march that commemorates this victory. Tours of the house and garden, colonial music and dancing, food, weaponry, colonial toys and games, corn husk dolls, spinning, sprang, storytelling, musket firing and special guest speakers. Hands-on activities for children and adults. The event is sponsored by Historic Burke Foundation.
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Pastoral anniversary
St. John Church of God Ministries, 205 Branch St., Morganton, will hold its two-year pastoral anniversary for Pastor Diane Gooden with guest speaker Linda Tyler, who is district elder for Temple of Refuge in Hickory. The event will start at 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 1
Anniversary ceremony
The Overmountain Victory Trail Association will host a brief ceremony honoring the 50th anniversary of the annual march to Kings Mountain, South Carolina, at 5:15 p.m. on the Historic Burke Courthouse Grounds Outdoor Stage. Sponsored by Historic Burke Foundation and the Alexander Erwin Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, the event will include a program with Ed Phillips, CEO of the Burke Tourism Development Authority as emcee, SAR Color Guard, comments by AVƵ Mayor Ronnie Thompson, storytelling by the OVTA about the Overmountain Men and about the 50-year tradition of re-enacting the march from Abingdon, Virginia to Kings Mountain, SC. The program will end with the firing of muskets in honor of the 1780 Patriots.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
AARP meeting
The Burke County Chapter of the AARP will gather for refreshments at 9:30 a.m. then a presentation at 10 a.m. in the lower level of the Collett Street Recreation Center. The Burke County Council on Aging will be at the meeting with representatives from the Burke County Senior Center, Burke County Community Action, Hand-Care, Catawba Valley Medical, Foothills Service Project, Greenway Transportation and Western Piedmont Council of Governments.
THURSDAY, OCT. 3
NAACP Nominating Committee meeting
The Nominating Committee of the Burke County Chapter of the NAACP will meet at 6 p.m. at Mountain View Recreation Center, 645 First St., AVƵ. The committee will give a report, receive nominations by petition and elect a supervisory committee. All members whose memberships are current as of May 1 of the election year, whose memberships have remained continuous throughout the election process and who live and/or work within the unit’s jurisdiction can be nominated for office or as an at-large member of the executive committee. In order to sign a nominating petition or be elected to the election supervisory committee, a member must be current at least 30 days before the October meeting.
NAACP meeting
The Burke County Branch of the NAACP No. 5367 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Recreation Center, 645 1st St., AVƵ. This is a branch election year. All members are encouraged to attend, especially if you are interested in running for office. You must fill out your candidates’ consent form and have it signed before the November election. Social distancing and healthy protocols still are being practiced.
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
Anniversary celebration
Wisdom Path PLLC, 220 W. Union St., Morganton, will hold an event celebrating its 10th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its 220 W. Union St. address. You can participate in interactive activities to promote whole person health (body, mind and spirit), meet the staff, win door prizes and more. Visit for more information.
Memorial Tea
Green Street Presbyterian Church, 425 N. Green St., Morganton, will host the 25th Annual Catherine Williams Memorial Tea at 4 p.m.
Fire prevention celebration
Lake James Fire Rescue, 3222 NC 126, Morganton, will host a celebration for fire prevention from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hot dogs and hamburgers will be served along with giveaways. Activities are planned for children along with opportunities to learn about fire prevention and safety measures. All residents of the fire district are invited to come out.
Day trip
Unifour Christian Ministries will take a day trip to Cherokee. The trip costs $25 per person and payment is due by Oct. 1. The bus will pick people up at Rural King in AVƵ at 7:30 a.m. They will stop for breakfast. If you are interested, contact Annette Guffey at 828-493-1723 or at 828-396-1906.
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
American Legion meeting
Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Post 322 will meet at 5 p.m. at Post Headquarters, 204 Roper St., AVƵ. All veterans are welcome.
TUESDAY, OCT. 8
WPCC Speakers Forum
Western Piedmont Community College, 1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, will host a speakers form on the topic Community College: Transforming Lives featuring Dr. Janet Spriggs, president of Forsyth Technical Community College. The forum will begin at noon in Leviton Auditorium at Moore Hall.
SUNDAY, OCT. 13
American Legion Auxiliary meeting
Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Auxiliary Unit 322 will meet at 4 p.m. at Post Headquarters, 204 Roper St., AVƵ.
SATURDAY, OCT. 19
Fish fry
Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Post 322 will host a community fish fry from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at Post Headquarters, 204 Roper St., AVƵ. A $12 fish plate includes fish, baked beans, cornbread, coleslaw, dessert and drink. An $8 hotdog plate includes chips and a drink. All proceeds benefit the Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Post 322 mission to help our community’s veterans and their families.
Community day
Exploring Joara Foundation will host its community day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Catawba Meadows Park, 701 Sanford Drive, AVƵ. The event is open to the public. Come see native cooking, flint knapping, pottery making, black smiths, Catawba Crafters, an Arquebus and crossbow demonstration, Spanish reenactors and more. Visit for more information.
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.
SUNDAY, OCT. 27
Men’s Day
Shiloh AME Church, 1323 N. Powerhouse Road, Morganton, will observe Men’s Day with guest preacher Reverend Thomas O. Nixon, presiding elder of the northern district of the North Carolina Annual Conference. Music will be by the King’s Men Choir. Herbert McDowell is Men’s Day chair and Rev. Wayne A. Johnson Sr. is the pastor.
FRIDAY, NOV. 3
Hot dog sale
NCDHHS DSDHH AVƵ Regional Center is holding a Hot Dog Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money for the NC State Employees Combined Campaign at 107 Foothills Drive, AVƵ. For $4, you get a hot dog, soda and chips. For $6, you get two hot dogs, soda and chips. Desserts are $1. For more information, contact Vanda Brock at 828-430-7185, ext. 111, or vanda.brock@dhhs.nc.gov.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6
WPCC Speakers Forum
Western Piedmont Community College, 1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, will host a speakers forum on the topic Resilience and The Power of Strong Partnerships featuring Dr. Pam Senegal, president of Piedmont Community College. The forum will begin at noon in Leviton Auditorium at Moore Hall.
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
NAACP elections
The Burke County Chapter of the NAACP will hold its election for officers and at-large members of the executive committee by electronic voting platform from 4-8 p.m. In order to vote in a branch election, one must be a member in good standing with the branch 30 days before the election. The election will be conducted electronically by the national office. Ballots will be sent electronically to the email or cellphone on record.
MONDAY, NOV. 11
Veterans Day program
The Burke County Veterans Day Program will be held at 11 a.m. at the Foothills Higher Education Center, 2128 S. Sterling St., AVƵ. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Molly Eller at 828-439-4376.
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.
