The Henderson County Hunger Coalition is seeking sponsors for the 32nd annual Hunger Walk, a community event that brings hundreds of volunteers representing area civic organizations, church teams, school clubs, businesses and families to Jackson Park in Hendersonville for a morning of active outreach benefiting all the major food pantries serving the county.
Hunger Walk sponsors are recognized on the T-shirts that walk participants wear at the event and throughout the year. For more information on a business/club/organization can become an official sponsor, contact Dick Ranges at 707-0329 or Pat Fisher at 828-693-4940.
Hope Academy raising funds for van
Hope Academy of Mud Creek Baptist Church, a Christ-centered activity center for special-needs children and adults, is in need of a handicap-accessible van to provide transportation for students who cannot attend or participate in field trips due to the lack of transportation. Hope Academy has a goal of raising $30,000 to purchase a van. Donations by check can be made to Hope Academy and mailed to 403 Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739. For more information, call Betty Edwards at 828-808-4404 or Peggy Allen at 828-329-9978.
Meetings
Apple Country Woodcrafters will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the shop, 5628 Howard Gap Road, East Flat Rock, with
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