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Eggroll fundraiser
First Hmong Baptist Church of Morganton, 301 Walker Road, will hold an eggroll fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. For $10, get a combo plate (two eggrolls, one chicken stick, fried rice and sauce), an eggroll plate (four eggrolls, fried rice and sauce) or a chicken plate (two chicken sticks and fried rice). For $20, get a dozen chicken or veggie eggrolls with sauce. Chicken sticks and boxes of rice are $5 each. Boba tea will be sold for $4 each with flavor options of mango, coconut, strawberry and taro. Boba can come with or without the tapioca pearls. Contact Chong Thao at 530-645-8980 or tsoogthoj@gmail.com to pre-order.
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Archaeology Day at the Museum
The Exploring Joara Foundation will host its annual Archaeology Day at the Museum from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the History Museum of Burke County, 201 W. Meeting St., Â鶹´«Ã½.Â
MONDAY, MARCH 17
Vietnam Veterans of America meeting
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Robert Douglas Chapter 1116, will meet at Timberwoods Family Restaurant, 1501 Bethel Road, Morganton, for a social hour at 5 p.m. and a meal at 6 p.m. Meals for first time guests will be paid for by the chapter. A business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. All Vietnam veterans, members and nonmembers, who are interested are invited to attend. Membership information will be provided for all nonmembers interested in joining. If you have filled out a membership form, don't forget to bring a copy of your DD-214. For any questions, contact Chapter Secretary Tom Johnson at 828-413-0143.
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at the Burke County Senior Center, 501 N. Green St., Morganton, at 10 a.m. Please bring a dish for the potluck meal.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
New Dimensions board meeting
New Dimensions Charter School will hold its monthly board meeting at 4 p.m. in person on campus, 550 Lenoir Road, Morganton, and on Zoom. Contact ckinard@ndschool.org for link information.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22Â
Chicken pie/country ham supper
Quaker Meadows Presbyterian Church, on NC 181 a half mile north of Oak Hill Elementary School, will hold a chicken pie and country ham supper from 3-6 p.m. The menu will feature chicken pie, country ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, hot biscuits, homemade desserts and drinks. You can eat-in or take food to go. Proceeds will support church missions. Contact Anita for more information at 828-238-6380.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Fish fry and gospel singing
Shiloh AME Church, 1323 N. Powerhouse Road, Morganton, will hold a fish fry and gospel singing event for Women's Day at the Julius Moore Building across from the church. Get a fish or hot dog plate (including baked beans, slaw, drink and dessert) for $12 or a fish sandwich for $8. The dinner is sponsored by Shiloh's men. The gospel singing will feature 4ever Faithful, The Wilson Family and Morning Star Choir from Hickory. All proceeds will benefit the Women's Day program.
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
Women's DayÂ
Shiloh AME Church, 1323 N. Powerhouse Road, Morganton, will celebrate Women's Day during its 11 a.m. worship service. The Rev. Wanda L. Howell, who pastored several churches in the western North Carolina Conference before retiring, will be the guest preacher. She is currently an associate pastor at Shiloh. Special music will be provided by the Shiloh Gospel Choir.Â
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Smart Start meeting
Burke County Smart Start's board of directors meeting will be held at 4 p.m. at the Partnership offices, 304 W. Union St., Â鶹´«Ã½. Board meetings are open to the public and are held in handicapped accessible facilities. COVID, flu and other health restrictions will be observed. Anyone with a hearing impairment who may require the assistance of an interpreter or has other special needs should call the Partnership at 828-439-2326 or use the NC Relay System at 1-800-735-8262.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at the Silvercreek Adventist School, 2195 Jamestown Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, APRIL 21
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
DAR marker dedication
The Quaker Meadows Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a DAR/Pomeroy Foundation Revolution Series Marker at Obeth Cemetery in Lake James State Park at 2 p.m. in honor of three DAR patriots buried there: Rev. William Fullwood, Rev. John Gibbs and Lawrence Unger.Â
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at First Baptist Church of Morganton, 502 W. Union St., at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, MAY 19
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will hold its budget meeting at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
MONDAY, JUNE 16
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Timberwoods Restaurants, 1501 Bethel Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, JUNE 25
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at the Sleepy Hollow Picnic Area at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, 300 Enola Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m. Please bring a dish for the potluck meal.
MONDAY, JULY 21
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
MONDAY, AUG. 18
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
TUESDAY, AUG. 19
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at the Burke County Senior Center, 501 N. Green St., Morganton, at 10 a.m. Please bring a dish for the potluck meal.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Cross Memorial Baptist Church, 650 Enola Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Grace Baptist Church, 1939 Paul Shuping Ave., Morganton, at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 20
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
TUESDAY, NOV. 4
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 2239 NC 181, Morganton, at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, NOV. 17
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Timberwoods Restaurant, 1501 Bethel Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, DEC. 15
Valdese ABC Board meeting
The Valdese ABC Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. at 1018 Main St. W., Valdese.
