Beth

Community working together to make something happen was the theme of Friends of the Valdese Rec’s Celebration Friday, Nov 3rd. The reception was held to thank all those involved with helping the Town of Valdese acquire 300 acres of land…

On Saturday, October 14, FVR members Beth Heile, Reed Farrar, Jeff Farrar and Ingrid Farra attended a trail maintenance class at Catawba County’s Riverbend Park. Put on by Northwest NC MTB Alliance, the class was taught by Tim Johnson and…

Friends of the Valdese Rec was selected as the Grand Marshal of the Draughn High School Homecoming parade.  The school is excited about what the Valdese Lakeside Park will bring to them for educational, athletic and service opportunities. We were thrilled…

At the October Council Meeting, Eric Woolridge of Destination by Design presented their service options and what they could offer the Town of Valdese in a Master Park Plan. Beth Heile, President of Friends of the Valdese Rec, spoke in support…

After more than a year of discussion, at the October Council meeting, the vote passed to tear down the courts. The tennis courts at McGalliard Falls have now been demolished (pic Oct 20) and grass will be planted. The courts could…

Where are we now? We have the money to purchase the 300 acres on Lake Rhodhiss. The closing on the land will be by January 31, 2018. The Town of Valdese was awarded 2 grants from the state – PARTF ($300K)…

Valdese parks (our hidden gems) are used everyday for recreation and relaxing – nothing new. The recent crowds at our parks are new. This is thanks to the phone app Pokémon Go. In the game, several of our parks serve…

      The drawing for the winners of our Summer Raffle took place on Saturday, August 13 at 2pm. $1250 was raised for the Valdese Lakeside Park Project. Thanks to Appalachian Mountain Sports for donating the mountain bike (value $350),…

Are you excited about the new splash park that will open on Tuesday, July 18? If so, thank your neighbor! Input from the community made this park happen. Here are a few examples: 1) The Parks and Rec Comprehensive Plan,…

Where are we now? Applications have been submitted to the state for 2 grants to help purchase the 300 acres ($1M). Pledges have been made by the Rostan Family Foundation ($300K) and Kellex Seating ($100K) to complete the purchase of…