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

Win a Smoky Mountain Cabin! For just $100 you can have the chance to win a hilltop Log Cabin and support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Visit the contest website, LogCabinRaffle.org, to learn more and purchase a ticket. Please help us spread the word and be sure to designate your support for the Polk County branch.

Happy Anniversary

BB Jay Lichty LB Lucas-Martin 7 years!

BS Lisa Spriggs LS Skyler 2 years

…through Sept 11^th, Recycled World, David Edgar sculptures of animals, fish, etc. Tryon Fine Arts Center, free admission.

…through Sept 12^th, The 39 Steps at Flat Rock Playhouse, Polk matches call 859-9230 for free passes.

…through Sept 25^th. Katrina to Deepwater, Upstairs Artspace, Tryon, free admission.

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, Parade at 11:AM, kids’ activities on Melrose 11:30 on, Carriage rides, Crafts, Music, Food, Exhibits. Tryon Toy Makers’ House and Museum grand opening. Poetry Workshop by North Carolina Poet Laureate–learn the secrets of good poetry from Tryon resident and Big Sister Cathy Smith Bowers; and more….

…Sept 3^rd-6^th, Apple Festival, Hendersonville, 10:AM-8:PM, free admission. Apples, arts & crafts, food, music. Family Fun Zone kids’ play area by ticket purchase. Parade Monday at 2:30.

…Sept 9^th, BB Bob Lange book signing at the Book Shelf, Tryon, 4:PM.

…Sept 10^th-Oct 31^st, Along the Path, paintings & sculpture by BB Dale McEntire at Grovewood Gallery, Asheville, free admission.

…Sept 11^th, 12th Annual Green Creek Heritage Festival, 9:AM-4:PM. Parade at 9:30. Antique car show, Crafts, Music, Storytellers, Petting zoo, Wagon rides, BBQ, Farmer’s Market, Door prizes, more. Free admission.

…Sept 17^th-18^th, Dirty Dancing Festival, Lake Lure. Dance, storytelling, games, arts & crafts. Adults $20, kids $10. www.dirtydancingfestival .

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 – Saturdays 8-11:30AM in front of the Polk County Historic Courthouse.

More About BBBS Polk County:

Polk BBBS gets ready to participate in the Super Saturday Children’s Theatre Festival parade, with others joining along the way.

Duane & Harlene Harm with Big Sister and Polk BBBS Council Chair Patty Slater.

Our May Hunter Pace fundraiser was a wonderful equestrian event at beautiful Caroland Farms, and skillfully led by our dedicated team of organizers: BS Patty Slater & David Slater, Allen Slater of Slater Properties Inc., BB Michael Veatch & Sheila Veatch, Program Coordinator Karen Dacey, and friends Duane & Harlene Harm who consistently mark out one of the most appreciated trails of the Western Carolina Hunter Pace series. We appreciate all the volunteers who pitched in to make this a successful benefit.

Newly matched Little Sister Jenifer and her Big Sister Sharon helped out at Relay for Life...

...while her sister LS Nicole met her new Big Sister’s horse and dog.

Little Brother Ricky and his Big Brother Bruce like to visit the library or go exploring outdoors.

Big Brother Bob and wife Big Sister Lynn took their Littles on a boat ride at the lake with the grandkids.

The Polk Advisory Council recruitment social was generously hosted by Patty and Dave Slater at their lovely hunting country home in June. Several attendees are signing up to join the council and help lead our Polk BBBS onward to even better and brighter days ahead!

Programs

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

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

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