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TUESDAY, JAN. 14
Blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at North Â鶹´«Ã½ United Methodist Church, 990 Sanford Drive, from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit .
THURSDAY, JAN. 16
Pre-K Committee meeting
The NC Pre-K Committee of Burke County will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Partnership office, 304 W. Union St., Â鶹´«Ã½. NC Pre-K 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 need assistance from an interpreter or have other special needs should call the Partnership at 828-439-2326 or use the NC Relay System at 1-800-735-8262.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 18
MLK Banquet
The Burke County NAACP will commemorate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with the 33rd annual MLK Banquet at 5 p.m. Marcus Bass of the NC Black Alliance will be the keynote speaker, and Deborah Dicks Maxwell, president of the NC NAACP State Conference will be a special guest. Tickets are $45. To buy a ticket, call 828-433-7404.
SUNDAY, JAN. 19
County-wide worship service
The Burke County NAACP will host a county-wide worship service and kickoff for its annual membership campaign at 4 p.m. at Slades Chapel AME Zion Church, 307 E. Union St., Â鶹´«Ã½. The Rev. Andrea Purcell is the host pastor, and the Rev. Wesley E. Hendrix, pastor at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Music will be presented by the NAACP Community Mass Choir, directed by Willette McIntosh, minister of music at Shiloh AME Church.
SATURDAY, FEB. 1
Pigeon Forge day trip
Unifour Christian Ministries will be taking a day trip to Pigeon Forge, making stops at the Bush’s Beans Visitor Center, flea market, Buc-ee’s and outlet stores. Lunch will be at The Old Mill Restaurant. Everyone will pay for their own meal. The cost for the trip is $40 per person, which is due by Jan. 10. A bus will pick people up at 7 a.m. at the Granite Falls Walmart, 7:15 a.m. at Big Lots in Hickory and 7:30 a.m. at Rural King in Â鶹´«Ã½. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Annette Guffey at 838-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Passport Fair
The Burke County Register of Deeds Office will host a Passport Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event offers a one-stop shop to obtain a passport for anyone who has never gotten a passport or who has received a passport but it has been more than 15 years since the issuance date of the expired passport. A cashier’s check, money order or personal check is required for fees due to the US Department of State. Appointments are recommended. Call 828-764-9340 and press No. 6 for more details or to make an appointment.
TUESDAY, FEB. 18
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m. Please bring a dish for the potluck meal.
THURSDAY, FEB. 20
Quilter’s Guild luncheon
The Burke County Quilter’s Guild will host a chicken pot pie luncheon at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Community house. Dine-in or takeout will be available.
SATURDAY, FEB. 22
Cherokee day trip
Unifour Christian Ministries will go on a day trip to Cherokee, NC. The cost is $25 per person, which is due by Feb. 1. A bus will pick people up at 7 a.m. at the Granite Falls Walmart, 7:15 a.m. at Big Lots in Hickory and 7:30 a.m. at Rural King in Â鶹´«Ã½. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Annette Guffey at 838-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.
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.
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.
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.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Timberwoods Restaurants, 1501 Bethel Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Timberwoods Restaurant, 1501 Bethel Road, Morganton, at 10 a.m.
