Editor’s note: Calendar items must be submitted at least five days before an event. Email all items to news@morganton.com. TUESDAY, DEC. 31
American Legion Auxiliary New Year’s Eve program
The Berry-Chambers-Wright American Legion Auxiliary Unit 322 will host its New Year’s Eve program to honor veterans with luminaria at the American Legion Post, 204 Roper St., ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. If you would like to honor or remember a veteran in your life, luminarias are $3 each or three for $10. Light refreshments will be served. Please reach out to a local auxiliary member or email ala322morganton@gmail.com for details.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14
Blood drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at North ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ United Methodist Church, 990 Sanford Drive, from 1-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit .
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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., ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. 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.
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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Annette Guffey at 838-493-1723 or 828-396-1906.
TUESDAY, FEB. 18
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ 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 ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. 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., ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, at 10 a.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at First Baptist Church of ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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., ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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., ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, 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, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, at 10 a.m.
TUESDAY, DEC. 9
Friendly Tuesday Club meeting
The Friendly Tuesday Club will meet at Timberwoods Restaurant, 1501 Bethel Road, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, at 10 a.m.
