A Christmas Candlelight tour fundraiser at the Capt. Charles McDowell House will be held Saturday, Dec. 20, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at this event organized by the Historic Burke Foundation. Adult tickets are $15, $10 for ages 17 and younger. Reserve your spot by calling 828-437-4104.
The Cats’ Cradle is hosting an open house at its new adoption center, The Mews Herald today. Come out to 301 Collett St. between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to visit Tyra “Claws” the Serval; enjoy free chili, popcorn, chips, cookies, and coffee; and take advantage of raffles for gift cards and prizes. Bring donations of cat food, litter, toys, blankets, and more to fill the Cats’ Cradle tree.
Randy Kiddy will talk about “Christmas During the Revolution” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, during the Col. Alexander Erwin Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution’s monthly 18th Century Speaker Presentation. Kiddy, who has walked the Appalachian Trail with only 18th-century gear, has earned the nickname of the “National Santa,” visiting military bases in Japan, Germany, Afghanistan, and Africa. The program will take place at the Morganton Community House.
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