Thursday, October 4, 2012 —
Monarch will host its Third Annual Community Craft Show from 9 a.m.
until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at its Stanly Industrial Services, 730
Greenwood St., Albemarle. The public is invited to attend.
Vendors from across the region will display unique handmade crafts,
beautiful wreaths, candles, Thirty-One items, purses, jewelry,
decorative baskets and much, much more – just in time for the holidays.
Candy apples, funnel cakes and hotdogs will also be sold. Organizers are
expecting a number of new vendors this year.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit activities and programs for people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Stanly County.
Admission is free, but a canned food donation is encouraged to benefit
Christian Ministries. The first 50 shoppers will receive a free gift.
For more information, contact Sandy Hendrick at (704) 986-7221 or
_sandy.hendrick@monarchnc.org_ <mailto:sandy.hendrick@monarchnc.org>.
Monarch provides support statewide to thousands of people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and
substance abuse challenges in more than 55 North Carolina counties.
Monarch is nationally accredited by The Council on Quality and
Leadership and is CABHA certified. The agency is an affiliate chapter of
The Arc of North Carolina and The Arc of the United States. To learn how
Monarch is “Helping Dreams Take Flight” for people in our communities,
call (800) 230-7525 or visit _www.MonarchNC.org_ <http://www.MonarchNC.org>.
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Monarch to host Third Annual Craft Show
Vendors from across the region will display unique items, gifts just in time for the holidays
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Stanly County Senior Center has many activities
The following is activity information from the Stanly County Senior Center 283 N. Third St., Albemarle.
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SCC Chorus to perform free concert
Stanly Community College (SCC) Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. May 2 in Dennis Auditorium in the Kelley building on the Albemarle campus.
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Locust to observe National Day of Prayer
There will be a National Day of Prayer observance at 12 p.m. May 2 at Locust Town Center.
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Red Cross launches ‘Heroes’ Campaign
The American Red Cross, Stanly County Chapter, will conduct its 10th “Heroes” Campaign with individuals who sign up to be Heroes for the American Red Cross by raising $1,000 for the local chapter.
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SNAP holds fundraiser for Newspapers In Education Program
The Stanly News & Press will hold a call in auction tonight from 5pm to 7pm.
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Esther House promotes No More Abuse Bike Tour
Cyclists have an opportunity to bike for a local non-profit April 27.
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Chamber will host Legislative Breakfast
Stanly County Chamber of Commerce will have a Legislative Break-fast from 7:15-9 a.m. April 15 at Stanly Re-gional Medical Family & Education Center.
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Forrest Oakes to host luncheon
Forrest Oakes will host a free chicken ’n dumpling luncheon at 11:30 a.m. March 25 for the elderly.
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Egg hunt at Locust Town Hall
Mission Baptist Church, Stanfield and First Baptist Church of Locust will sponsor a egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 23 at Locust Town Hall in Locust. Rain date will be March 30 at 10 a.m.
Children 1 year to fourth grade are invited to participate. Bring a basket and a friend. - More Around Stanly County Headlines
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Stanly County Senior Center has many activities
