Polkin’ Around for August

…Aug. 8^th, the BBBS annual Pool Party and Picnic at Matthew’s in Columbus – a Splash Hit!

…Aug. 16^th, Landrum Schools open.

…Aug 19^th-Sep 12^th, The 39 Steps @ Flat Rock Playhouse, Hitchcock meets Monty Python in this fast-paced whodunit.  Polk matches call 859-9230 for free passes.

…Aug 20^th, Sol Driven Train at Rogers Park, Tryon. Their kids’ concert kicks off the night at 7:PM. Free admission, donations welcome at gate. Concessions available: pizza, ice cream, soft drinks, water.

…Aug 21^st, Life Without, Voices of Children with Incarcerated Parents, documentary film, free. 7:PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville (1 Edwin Pl. corner of Charlotte St & Edwin Pl)

…Aug. 25^th, Polk Schools open.

Remember to shop local!  Area farmers’ markets are open through Sept. Green Creek Family Life Ctr on Tuesdays, 5-7:30PM; downtown Tryon -, Thursdays 4-6:PM; Saluda – Fridays 4:30-6:30PM on Main St; Columbus – Beginning April 10, Saturdays 8-11:30AM in front of the Polk County Historic Courthouse

Coming up in September: Town of Tryon’s 125th Birthday on Labor Day weekend! Visit nc-mountains.org for more info.

…Fri, Sept 3^rd, Fire Cracker Jazz Band, grand finale of Summer Tracks in Rogers Park, Tryon, 7:PM.  Free admission, donations welcome at gate. Concessions available: pizza, ice cream, soft drinks, water.

• 7 pm Bingo at The American Legion Hall, 828-859-6296
• Feature movie at Tryon Theatre 828-859-6811
• Shops, pubs, galleries, open late

…Sat, Sept 4^th, food, music, kids’ activities on Melrose, parade at 11:AM, exhibits, Tryon Toy Makers’ House and Museum grand opening, and Poetry Workshop by North Carolina Poet Laureate–learn the secrets of good poetry from Tryon resident and Big Sister Cathy Smith Bowers.