The Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on
Oct. 15 for Burke Recovery’s Flynn House Remodel at 721 W. Union
St., Morganton. Chairman Chantiza Pucen and Executive Director Drew
Amburn of Burke Recovery cut the ribbon alongside Morganton Mayor
Ronnie Thompson, board members, team members, friends, and
supporters. Also in attendance were City of Morganton Councilman
Butch McSwain; Burke County Commissioner Mike Stroud; President and
CEO of the Burke County Chamber of Commerce Tonia Stephenson; and
Chamber ambassadors Jonathan Craven, Janet Hannah, Kelly
Messenheimer, and Kale Wright.
The Burke County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on
Oct. 15 for Burke Recovery’s Flynn House Remodel at 721 W. Union
St., Morganton. Chairman Chantiza Pucen and Executive Director Drew
Amburn of Burke Recovery cut the ribbon alongside Morganton Mayor
Ronnie Thompson, board members, team members, friends, and
supporters. Also in attendance were City of Morganton Councilman
Butch McSwain; Burke County Commissioner Mike Stroud; President and
CEO of the Burke County Chamber of Commerce Tonia Stephenson; and
Chamber ambassadors Jonathan Craven, Janet Hannah, Kelly
Messenheimer, and Kale Wright.
Ribbon cutting held for Flynn House remodel
Community_news
Flag retirement ceremony scheduled at McDowell House
FOR THE PAPER
The Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter Sons of the American
Revolution, assisted by Boy Scout Troop #184, will be conducting a
Flag Retirement Ceremony on Nov. 14.
FOR THE PAPER
The Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, assisted by Boy Scout Troop No. 184 (sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Morganton), will be conducting a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Capt. Charles McDowell House at 119 St. Mary’s Church Road, Morganton. The ceremony will start at 2 p.m.
A U.S. flag retirement ceremony is a solemn, dignified event to properly dispose of a worn, faded, or tattered American flag in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code (Title 36, U.S. Code, § 176(k)).
The public is welcome to attend this event. There is limited parking.
If you have a U.S. flag you wish to retire, bring it with you.
Depending on the amount of flags donated, some may have to be retired at a later date.
If you wish to know more about the Colonel Alexander Erwin Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, go to colalexandererwinsar.org.
If you wish to know more about the Boy Scouts, go to scouting.org.
Culture_community
Thornwell Books joins nationwide midnight celebration of bestselling fantasy series
Book lovers gathered at Thornwell Books in downtown Morganton on
Monday night for a midnight release celebration of Sarah J. Maas’
‘A Court of Splintered Harmony.’
JEAN VANNOPPEN / FOR THE PAPER
Thirty-four book lovers gathered at Thornwell Books in downtown Morganton on Monday night, joining thousands of readers nationwide celebrating the midnight release of bestselling author Sarah J. Maas’ newest novel, “A Court of Splintered Harmony.”
The book, released Tuesday, Oct. 27, is the sixth installment in Maas’ enormously popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, which blends fantasy, romance, and adventure in a genre known as “romantasy.”
Thornwell Books, at 202 S. Sterling St., welcomed fans beginning at 10:30 p.m. for an evening of literary conversation, trivia, themed refreshments, and fairy-inspired costumes. At midnight, attendees received their reserved copies of the highly anticipated novel.
The Morganton gathering was part of a nationwide celebration involving major booksellers and independent bookstores. Barnes & Noble announced midnight release parties at more than 500 stores across the country, featuring themed activities, games, and exclusive merchandise. Target also organized midnight celebrations at select locations.
The nationwide enthusiasm reflects the remarkable popularity of Maas’ fantasy novels and the growing appeal of romantasy fiction.
— AVN
Community_news
AMOREM Good Grief Meals to be held in November
FOR THE PAPER
Three AMOREM Good Grief Meals are scheduled for November:
Valdese, Lenoir, and Boone.
FOR THE PAPER
AMOREM will host the next monthly Good Grief Meal at three locations in November. The informal time of food and fellowship is open to anyone who is experiencing grief and loss. The meal is a Dutch treat.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 3 p.m.: Mike’s Inland Seafood, 174 Jefferson Road, Boone
Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m.: Mayflower Seafood, 303 Blowing Rock Blvd., Lenoir
Friday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m.: Twin Brothers Pizza, 719 Main St. E, Valdese
The Good Grief Meal is sponsored through Ashewood Grief and Counseling Services, grief support services of AMOREM. It is one of many opportunities offered to help individuals of all ages and families cope with the loss of their loved ones. Because of the generous support of our community and the belief that support services improve quality of life, AMOREM offers community grief support services to anyone who needs help in coping with grief.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish Food Festival is less than 2 weeks away
It's Morganton’s largest community cultural event
For The Paper
It’s not just another festival. It is authentic food, dance, and demonstrations from countries whose families have handed down traditions for generations. This is a festival you will want to attend hungry and anticipate the experiences that will inspire all your senses.
Everyone is invited to St. Charles Borromeo’s 22nd annual Parish Food Festival, Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is at 728 W. Union St., Morganton.
Don’t miss the Hmong’s famous egg rolls.
Photos FOR THE PAPER
It’s the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon milling around from booth to booth tasting a variety of foods all while enjoying performances by Hmong, Guatemalan, and Mexican dancers, along with various cultural choirs and a special guest performance by Willette McIntosh.
Sample traditional Polish pirogues and Aunt Sophie’s famous recipes for golumpkis and sauerkraut. Try the polla dorada (fried chicken, Guatemalan style), enjoy freshly made pupusas, empanadas, French pastries, chicharrones, plátanos fritos, and of course the Hmong’s famous egg rolls. There will also be food from Vietnam, Canada, Greece, Indonesia, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, and the Philippines. Be sure to visit the booths located inside Murray Hall as well as the outside booths.
Polish cuisine is one of the many that will be found at the St.
Charles Borromeo Parish Food Festival. Also on hand will be foods
from Guatemala, Hmong, Mexico, Vietnam, Canada, Greece, Indonesia,
Hungary, Italy, Ireland, and the Philippines.
FOR THE PAPER
Food ticket booths are located at each entrance point in the parking lot and one inside Murray Hall.
Don’t forget to purchase several raffle tickets to get in on the prizes: Two $1,000 cash prizes, a $500 Amazon gift card, a $250 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card, a $250 Walmart gift card, and a $250 Food Lion gift card. Tickets are $5 per ticket or five tickets for $20.
Let your children enjoy all the free games and a chance to swing at the piñatas. And save room for the Heavenly Apple Cook-off. After the judges pick the winners at noon, you will want to get a taste for yourself.
PLAN TO RIDE A SHUTTLE
Shuttles are available throughout the day from two parking lots: First Baptist Church on West Union Street (look for the signs) and from First Presbyterian Church off West Union on Silver Creek Road. There will be very limited onsite handicap parking. Walton Road (beside the church) will only be accessible from Meeting Street. One lane will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for traffic and pedestrian safety.
There is no cost to enter. Food tickets are $1 each with food costs ranging from $1-$14. Cash or cards will be accepted.
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