BADIN NEWS: Many activities coming up as part of 10 Days of Uwharrie

Published 3:32 pm Monday, October 10, 2022

Badin Library

Children’s storytime and crafts takes place Oct. 11 and 25 at 10:30 a.m.

An adult fall crafting get-together is Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Town Business

Town Council’s regular monthly meeting is Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Badin Conference Center.

Community Yard Sale

This Better Badin event was rescheduled for Oct. 15 from 7 a.m.-noon due to bad weather. Spaces in the ALCOA parking lot are $10. All buyers and sellers are welcome.

Sunshine Club

Come for fellowship and good food on Oct. 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Badin Baptist Church fellowship hall. Following the program, everyone will enjoy a covered dish lunch.

Please bring your favorite dish. Beverages and desserts are provided.

Palestine UMC

Love Thy Neighbor has a Meal and Message Oct. 17 at Grace Place at 5:30 p.m. The Love Thy Neighbor Thanksgiving Blessings love offering will be received Oct. 23.

Palestine UMW will host a Poor Man’s Supper Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. until the food runs out. Dine in or carry out a $10 plate of pintos, potatoes, cabbage, streaked meat, cornbread, dessert and beverage.

Check Palestine UMC Facebook page for information about the food collection for Badin Elementary.

10 Days of Uwharrie

Lou Donaldson Blvd. Ceremony

North Carolina Department of Transportation will host a dedication ceremony Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. for renaming a portion of N.C. Highway 740 as Lou Donaldson Boulevard.

The public event at Cedar Grove AME Zion Church, 40539 Barnhardt Road, will honor Badin native and jazz great “Sweet Poppa Lou” Donaldson, 95, who will be present for the festivities.

The community is invited to join Donaldson, his family and friends, and other dignitaries for this recognition.

Tours of Narrows Dam

Better Badin will sponsor tours of the historic Narrows Dam Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide visitors a rare look at the 1917 masterpiece. Purchase $5 tickets and board vans next to Badin Historic Museum, 60 Falls Road.

Call 704-985-2151 for other details.

Disc Golf Singles Tournament

Disc golfers can meet Oct. 15 between 9-9:45 a.m. at Hardaway Point No. 18 basket for a singles tournament from 10 a.m.-noon and a putting tournament from 1-4 p.m.

See the 1913 Badin Inn Facebook page for sign-up and other information.

Jazz and Wine

The 1913 Badin Inn offers an evening of music under…