Polk

Program Coordinator: Karen Dacey
301 N. Trade St.
Tryon, NC 28782
Phone: 828-859-9230
Email: polk@bbbswnc.org
Fax: 828-859-5364

Polk News:  Events & Important Dates

Polkin’ Around                  January/February 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Many thanks to all of our Bigs for your volunteer service.
Best wishes for a great year ahead with your Littles.
January is National Mentoring Month.  Many thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers!

Happy Anniversary!

BS Arlene Lulavage                 LS Hannah       8 yrs!!

BS Patty Slater                           LS Mary           8 yrs!!

BB Michael Veatch                   LB Erik             4 yrs!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC is now on Facebook! Please go to this link and “like” to join the BBBS facebook page: www.facebook.com/bbbswnc

…Jan 4-8, Twilight, Tryon Theatre, (828) 859-6811.

…Jan 11-15, Happy Feet 2, Tryon Theatre, (828) 859-6811.

…Jan 14, Commemoration for Dr Martin Luther King, Jr @ TFAC, 7:PM, 828-421-7580, FREE.

…Jan 18-22, The Muppets, Tryon Theatre, (828) 859-6811.

…Jan 21, Sky Surfing, astronomy program @FENCE, sunset, cancelled if too cloudy or raining, telescopes provided, FREE.

…Jan 25-29, Hugo, Tryon Theatre, (828) 859-6811.

…Jan 27, Have a Heart for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a silent auction benefit at the Upstairs, opens Jan 27th-Feb 11th, 5-8:PM, just in time for Valentine’s Day gifts  Please come show your support for BBBS and see the various creative “Art” hearts that will show in conjunction with the 1st Upstairs exhibits of the year, with live music.

…Jan 28, Woodslore & Wildwoods Wisdom with Doug Elliott: Stories, Songs & Lore Celebrating the Natural World at Walnut Creek Preserve in Mill Spring, 10:30 AM, FREE.  Sponsored by PAC, for more info: (828) 859-5060 or e-mail: landprotection@pacolet.org.

…Feb 2, Rhythm in Color & Sound, TFAC, drums, digeridoo & voice, 6:30 PM, light refreshments, $10 adults, $7 students, (828) 859-8322.

…Feb 4, Kids Explore Rhythm in Color & Sound, TFAC, drums, digeridoo & voice, 2:PM, (828) 859-8322.

…Feb 14, Happy Valentine’s Day!!

…Feb 15 deadline, Sidney Lanier Poetry Competition, open to adults and high school students, call 859-9535 for info.

…Feb 19, FENCE family concert, 4:PM, (828) 859-9021, FREE.

…Feb 25, BOWL for KIDS’ SAKE, BBBS Fundraiser at Autumn Lanes, Forest City, 12-2:PM, contact Karen for more info.  Volunteers needed!!!

Coming up…

…Mar 8-18: The Boxcar Children at Flatrock Playhouse

…Mar 11, Go Fly a Kite @ FENCE, 1-4:PM,  (828) 859-9021, FREE.

…Mar 17: Super Saturday

…Mar 30-31: Tryon’s April Fool Festival

Chess club Saturdays, call BS Lynne Parsons at 894-5595 or email morninggloryfarm8@gmail.com

Felburn Foundation Nature Library, 3161 Hwy 176 next to Caro-Mi, open M-W-F, 12-6, (828) 859-6745.

Winter Skate, Outdoor Ice Skating Rink, Nov –March, Forest City, (828) 245-4543, Adults $7, 12 & under $5.

Kidz Play Inflatable Fun Park, www.kidsplay.us, Forest City, (828) 245-4543, $5/child.

For fall hiking, visit the Norman Wilder Forest for a moderate 2-3 mile hike, Hwy 176 & Tau Rock Vineyard Rd, Tryon.  The trailhead to the Blue Wall Preserve is on Dug Hill Road off Lakeshore Drive on Lake Lanier.  FENCE has miles of hiking trails.  Pearson’s Falls is $5 ages 13 up, $1 ages 6-12

Local Discounts

  • Flat Rock Playhouse – Free tickets for select plays, contact BBBS  office.
  • Chimney Rock Park – Big pays, Little gets in free.
  • A few coupons are available for discounts on admission to Carowinds and Six Flags over GA. Polk matches call 859-9230.

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More About BBBS Polk County:
 

 

Polk Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas 2011


Roasting marshmallows!

 

Programs

Traditional Program: Volunteers are matched with Littles and develop friendships through outings in the community.

M&M: Volunteers spend one hour a week one-on-one with a student who needs a little extra attention at school.  Schools served:  O P Earle, Polk Central, Saluda and Tryon Elementary schools.