Around Burke Community Briefs

DREXEL COMMUNITY DAY

Join Grow with Drexel for a day full of exciting events on Saturday, Oct. 17. Family games and activities will be held for all ages. At the same time, there will be a farmer’s market and craft fair full of local vendors.

Afterward, silent auction items will be showcased at the Drexel Museum with bidding open until 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available in the park during this time, too. The grand finale is the amazing concert put on by the Town of Drexel. Enjoy listening and dancing to Aces & Eights live in the park. Gather together with our community as we celebrate the power that comes from strong connections.

INDOOR YARD SALE

Valdese First United Methodist Church's indoor yard sale continues Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Large selection of Christmas decorations. All items priced to sell. At 217 St. Germain Ave. SE, Valdese.

PILOT CLUB EVENT

Pilot Club of Morganton will host Singo Bingo at Morganton Community House on Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and includes dinner, bingo and chances to win door prizes. A 50/50 raffle and a cash bar will be available. The event will benefit our scholarship fund for graduating high school students. Tickets may be purchased at the door or through the Pilot Club of Morganton’s Facebook page.

VOTING RALLY

Indivisible Burke NC is participating in a nationwide day of action in support of democracy. On Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., members of the community are invited to participate in an active display of patriotism, inclusion, solidarity, and commitment to democracy. The rally will take place at the Foothills Higher Education Center, 2128 S. Sterling St., Morganton.

All are welcome to join and are encouraged to bring American flags and signs that align with the event’s goals of promoting democracy and encouraging voting. 

GOSPEL MUSIC PROGRAM

First United Methodist Church Valdese invites the community to “A Month of Sundays,” a special series of gospel-music programs held each Sunday evening in October at 6 p.m.

This Sunday’s performer is Strings of Victory, bringing uplifting bluegrass gospel with soulful vocals, close family harmonies, and lively acoustic instruments. Lindsey Kay Freeman, country Southern gospel singer, will be featured Oct. 18. The next week, award-winning pianist and hymn singer Howard Smith will perform Oct. 25.

Each program is free and open to the public. A love offering will be received.

First United Methodist Church Valdese is at 217 St. Germain Ave. SE, Valdese.

FAMILY REUNION

The 79th Lingafelt, Lingafeldt, Lingerfelt Family Reunion will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Catawba Valley Baptist Church at 706 Lenoir Road, Morganton. Bring a covered dish, drink, and canned food for Burke United Christian Ministries.