Calendar

Recurring Weekly (Group Hikes/Walks at Valdese Lakeside Park)

• Wednesday 9:30am Meet at the restrooms and the group will decide the route. 3-4 miles, easy to moderate.
• Saturday 9:00am Meet at the restrooms and the group will decide the route.

Recurring Monthly

• 1st Sunday Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the restrooms at 2:00 pm and the group will walk the greenway – turn back at anytime.
• Lunch & Learn – 3rd Thursday at Noon. Free lunch and speaker for adults. at First United Methodist Church Valdese

New Upcoming

• Sunday, December 3 – 1-3pm – Craft packet handout to kids at VLP
• Saturday, December 30, 9:00 am – New Year’s Resolution 5K & 10K at VLP

Past Events

Thursday, November 9, 9:00am – Volunteers Needed to Install Benches at VLP
Saturday, November 11, 9:00am – Volunteers Needed to Clear Brush, pull up netting, install kiosk
Saturday, October 28, 9:00am – Volunteers Needed to plant shrubs at Rotary Park
Saturday, October 21, all day– Great Trails State Day – Collectively hike, bike, paddle 1000 miles at VLP
Thursday, October 19, 6:30pm – Celebration Among Friends at Old Rock School, FVR Annual Meeting, reception, recognizing volunteers
Thursday, October 12, Noon – Community Covered Dish Lunch at McGalliard Falls Park with Valdese Parks and Rec Staff Invited
Saturday, October 7, 2:00 pm – Geocache Class and Hunt at VLP
Thursday, September 28, 1:00 pm – Ribbon Cutting Event for Fishing Pier & Kayak Launch
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 – Free Family Fun at the Falls – Painting rocks, log slices, canvases and a hot dog lunch
Saturday, September 9, 2:00 pm – Artists Scout the Parks, walk/hike starting at McGalliard Falls Park – public welcome
Sunday, September 10, 4-7pm pm – Music by the Lake with Lost Wages, bring a chair or blanket
Wednesday, September 6, 1:00 pm– Golf Cart rides down the greenway for those needing assistance
Monday, August 28, 8:00 am – Clean the Cove at VLP
Saturday, August 26, 8:00-10:00 am – Spruce Up McGalliard Falls
Saturday, August 12, 8:00-11:30 am – Booth at Valdese Waldensian Festival – 204 E Main St
Saturday, August 5, 8:00-10:00 am – Spruce Up McGalliard Falls
Sunday, August 6, 2:00 pm – Group Walk on the Greenway
Saturday, July 22, 10:00 am – Group Walk on the Greenway hosted by Cornerstone Baptist Church. Participants will meet at the VLP restrooms to walk the 2 mile greenway. Upon reaching McGalliard Falls Park, Cornerstone will provide car rides back to VLP for those who like.
Sunday, July 9, 2:00 pm – Free Tennis for Kids at Rec Courts on Carolina Street
Thursday, July 6, 5:30 pm – Like to plan events? Like brainstorming with others? Like fundraising? FVR is in the process of forming committees and we need your help. Learn about each committee and see what is right for you. Do we need picnics, a garden club, more programming. Come tell us what you think and get involved!!
Thursday, July 6, 8:00 am – 11:30am – Spruce Up VLP – Volunteers are needed to weed eat trail edges, improve tread on a trail, clean out the plastic cove, pull weeds, build a picnic table, etc.
Sunday, April 30, 4:00-6:00 pm – Sunday Music by the Lake at Valdese Lakeside Park with the Shelby Rae Moore Band
Sunday, April 23 – 2:00pm – Ribbon Cutting for the new half mile Lakeside Loop – built by volunteers – we will add more miles on to this hike for those who want to hike more!
Sunday, April 16 – 2:00pm – Ribbon Cutting for the Completed 2-mile Crushed Cinder Greenway – Starting at Valdese Lakeside Park and going to McGalliard Falls Park – You can walk back, or Valdese First Baptist Church will give you a ride in their van. Thanks to driver Rev Dr Josh Lail
Sunday, April 9 – on your own – Search for Easter Ducks and enjoy the Story Book Trail with Pete the Cat and the Easter Basket Bandit
Sunday, April 2 – 2:00pm – Group Hike – 3-4 Miles Moderate, group chooses route
Friday, March 31, 10:00 am– Trail Building and Holly Planting at Valdese Lakeside Park (1149 Lake Rhodhiss Dr) – No tools or experience required. But, if you have rakes, loppers, saws – bring them. We will build the half mile Lake Loop just 0.1 mile from the parking lot.
Saturday, March 18, 9:00-1:00 pm – Trail Building at Valdese Lakeside Park (1149 Lake Rhodhiss Dr) – No tools or experience required. But, if you have rakes, loppers, saws – bring them. We will build the half mile Lake Loop just 0.1 mile from the parking lot.
Sunday, March 12, 2:00 pm – Group Hike to McGalliard Falls Suspension Bridge  – Join our 4 mile Group Hike in Valdese as we take part in the “Discover Burke Trails” weekend of events. Starting at Valdese Lakeside Park (1149 Lake Rhodhiss Dr), we will walk the 2 mile greenway along the river crossing the 160-foot suspension bridge to reach McGalliard Falls. After exploring the falls, we will make our return. (The bridge is at 1.3 miles and you could turn back at that point). Learn about the state trail and regional trail coming through Valdese.
Saturday, March 11, 8:00-9:30 pm – Trail Building at Valdese Lakeside Park (1149 Lake Rhodhiss Dr) – No tools or experience required. But, if you have rakes, loppers, saws – bring them. We will build the half mile Lake Loop just 0.1 mile from the parking lot.
Sunday, March 5, 1:00 pm – Valdese Lakeside Park – FVR Annual Meeting – Hear updates on FVR events/programs, make suggestions, hear from Valdese Parks and Rec Director David Andersen, Dessert will be served, Hike following
Wednesday, March 1, 11:00 am – Story Book Trail Ribbon Cutting – Snacks and Crafts are part of the fun. Bring a gently used children’s book for a book exchange.
Sunday, Feb 5, 3:30 pm – Sweeties & S’mores – Valentine’s Day by the Fire at Valdese Lakeside Park
Saturday, December 31, 9:00 am – New Year’s Resolution Runs
Wed and Thur, Nov 23-24 9:00 am-Noon  – Trail Building Workdays, meet at red gate
Saturday, September 17, 4-7pm – Plein Air Painters’ Reception & Awards Ceremony
Thursday, September 15, 9:30 – Group Walk to McGalliard Falls Park – starting at VLP
September 10-15, Noon – Plein Air Painters at Valdese Lakeside Park

Thursday, March 3, 5:15 FVR Board Meeting

Sunday, March 6, 2:00 Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the new parking lot for a 3 mile walk on the new greenway.

Tuesday, March 15, 10:30 Muffins with the Mayor – Splash Park Building

Sunday, March 20, 1:30 pm Free Carnival and Mural Dedication at Children’s Park

Saturday, March 26, 2:00 Free Bowling for Kids at the Rec.

Sunday, Feb 6, 2:00 Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the new parking lot for a 3 mile walk on the new greenway.

Sunday, January 23, 2:00 Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the new parking lot for a 2.5-mile moderate hike on a new section of trail.

Saturday, January 1, 2021, 10:00 am – New Year’s Resolution Runs

Dec 24, 10:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

Monday, December 20, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Doug’s Retirement Celebration at Splash Park Building

Dec 12 at 1:30pm Nature Christmas Crafts for Kids at VLP

Dec 12 at 2:00pm Group Walk on the New Greenway at VLP

Dec 10 at 9:30pm Landscaping at VLP with Bimbo Bakeries

Dec 4, 1:00 pm Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at red gate

Nov 26 and 27, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at red gate

Nov 23, 8:00 am Get chairs from splash pad to take to VLP

Nov 23, 1:15 pm Ribbon Cutting at VLP

Nov 21, 3:00 pm Lovelady Road Cleanup – Lovelady Parking Lot

Nov 20, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at red gate

November 13, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at red gate

November 7, 2:00 pm Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park

October 17, 1:30 pm Conservation Craft for Kids at Valdese Lakeside Park –

October 17, 2:00 pm Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park

Sept 25, 8:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

Sept 23, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

Sept 18, 9:00 am Clean up the River – By Boat – must have your own kayak or canoe

**Cancelled Due to COVID** Saturday, September 11, 10:00 am Free Family Fun at the Falls, McGalliard Falls Park- Hot Dog lunch, crafts, nature activities

Sept 11, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

August 28, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

August 21, 8:30 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

August 8, 2:00 pm Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

August 7, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

August 6, 10:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at Lovelady Road

July 17, 8:30 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at red gate – 0.7 miles in on Lake Rhodhiss Dr

July 15, 8:30 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building – park at red gate – 0.7 miles in on Lake Rhodhiss Dr

July 14, Noon  Young at Heart – Covered Dish Lunch at Valdese Lakeside Park

July 11  2pm Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park – Lovelady Parking Lot

July 11  3:30 pm Lovelady Road Cleanup – Lovelady Parking Lot

July 3, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

June 13, 4:00 pm Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

May 25, 1:30 pm FVR Board Meeting

May 23, 3pm Group Walk at Valdese Lakeside Park – Lovelady Parking Lot

May 2, 4pm Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Lovelady Parking Lot

April 25, 2pm Group Walk at Valdese Lakeside Park – Lovelady Parking Lot

April 4, 9am WNC Orienteering Club Event – Valdese Lakeside Park

March 31, Noon FVR Annual Meeting – online

March 23, 3pm FVR Board Meeting

March 20, 9am Cleanup with Girl Scouts at VLP

March 13, 9am Remove tree stands, appliances, trash from VLP

February 27, 3pm Roadside Cleanup – meet at Lovelady Rd/Lake Rhodhiss Dr Parking area

January 14, Noon Mural Discussion

January 6, 5:30 pm Mural Discussion at Children’s Park

Dec 24-Jan 1 Virtual Trail Runs –  5K and 10K Routes

December 23, 3:00 pm Conservation Kids Craft at VLP

December 22 & 26,  1:00 pm Trail Blazers HS Club at McFalls

December 8, 4:45 pm Cove Cleanup at VLP

December 8, 4:00 pm Sculling Interest Meeting at VLP

December 7, 4:00 pm FVR Board Meeting at McGalliard Falls

November 11, 1:00 pm Trail Blazers Club at VLP – Trail Club for HS Students – learn trail planning, building, maintenance, career options, hike together.

November 8, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park

November 8, 1:30 pm Conservation Kids at VLP – Free Pine Cone Bird Feeder Craft and Ranger Rick Magazines

November 5, 1:15 pm Groundbreaking at Valdese Lakeside Park

November 4, 1:00 pm Parks & Rec Winter Holiday Decoration Planning

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2:00 pm FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At VLP to work on trail

Thursday, September 24, 5:30 pm Conservation Kids – Reading and Crafts – McGalliard Falls Park

Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At Rock Creek to work on trail (3 hours)

Wednesday, September 16, 6:00 pm Valdese Lakeside Park – Grass Cutting

Saturday, Sept 12, 11:00 am Free Family Fun at the Falls – McGalliard Falls (cancelled due to virus and outdoor gathering numbers)

Tuesday, September 8, 10:00 am FVR Board Meeting

Sunday, September 6, 8:30 am Group Walk at Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, September 5, 9:00 am VLP Hoyle Creek Trail Work -meet at Lovelady Parking Lot

Wednesday, September 2, 9:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At VLP to work on trail

Thursday, August 27, 5:30 pm Conservation Kids – Reading together and Crafts to-go – McGalliard Falls Park

Saturday, August 22, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Wednesday, August 19, 9:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – Zoom for BRT

Thursday, August 13, 11:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At VLP to work on trail

Thursday, August 13, 5:30 pm Conservation Kids – Reading together and Crafts to-go – Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, August 8, 9:00 am River Cleanup by Boat

Friday, August 7, 6:00-11:00 pm Wal Fest Concerts – FVR will work the Snack Shack as a Fundraiser – (canceled due to virus)

Wednesday, August 5, 11:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At VLP to work on trail

Sunday, August 2, 8:30 am Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, August 1, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Thursday, July 30, 1:00 pm FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At Rock Creek Trail with Brittany Watkins (FCNC) – work on trail and hike

Thursday, July 14, 10:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At WPCC with Trail Expert Tim Johnson – review mountain bike trails, etc

Saturday, July 11, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Thursday, July 9, 10:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At VLP to mark trail for the Burke River Trail.

Tuesday, July 7, 10:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – At Fonta Flora Trail with Burke County Trail Guru Shane Prisby.

Sunday, July 5, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, July 4, 3:00 pm at The Levee – BBQ Fundraiser for VLP.

Tuesday, June 30, 10:00 am FVR Trail Blazers Club – for high school students – learn trail planning, building, maintenance, career options and hike together. At VLP.

Thursday, July 16, 5:30 pm Conservation Kids – Reading and Crafts – Valdese Public Library (canceled due to virus)

Saturday, June 20, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Thursday, June 18, 5:30 pm Conservation Kids – Reading and Crafts – Valdese Public Library (canceled due to virus)

Sunday, June 7, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park

Wednesday, June 3, 5:00-6:30 pm Drop In FVR’s 5 Year Anniversary at 100 Main (canceled due to virus – had already moved from April 1 – actual anniversary date)

Monday, Jun 1, 3:30 pm Smart Phone, Tablet, Laptop Help – Splash Park Bldg (canceled due to virus – original date March 16, was rescheduled several times)

Sunday, May 31, 2:00 pm Adventure Hike, 4-5 moderate miles on the trails at Valdese Lakeside Park. You can turn back at various points.

Saturday, May 30, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Friday, July 31, 7:00-10:00 pm Valdese Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series – FVR will work the Snack Shack as a Fundraiser – stop by for soda, water, snacks, t-shirts, magnets, etc. (canceled due to virus)

Saturday, May 23, 10:00 am Adventure Hike, 3-4 moderate miles on the trails at Valdese Lakeside Park. You can turn back at various points.

Friday, May 22, 10:00 am Swimming Pool Cleanup (canceled due to virus)

Thursday, May 21, 5:30 pm Conservation Kids – Reading and Crafts – Valdese Public Library (canceled due to virus)

Saturday, May 9, 2:00 pm Small Group Walk on Deer Trails (8 person limit)

Sunday, May 3, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park (canceled due to virus)

Saturday, May 2, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Saturday, Apr 18, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Saturday, May 9, 9:00 am McGalliard Falls Work Day (canceled due to virus)

Saturday, Apr 4, 9:00 am Workday at Valdese Lakeside Park – Trails, Trash and Grass

Saturday, Mar 21, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

Thursday, Mar 19, 5:30 pm Conservation Kids – Reading and Crafts – Valdese Public Library – canceled due to virus

Tuesday, Mar 10, 6:00 pm FVR Annual Meeting with Speaker Doug Knight (Parks & Rec Director)

Saturday, Mar 7, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

Wednesday, Mar 4, 3:15 pm Lovelady Roadside Cleanup

Sunday, Mar 1, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park

Sunday, Mar 1, 1:45 pm Churches on the Move – Meet just before group walk to share missions in your church

Saturday, Feb 15, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

Wednesday, Feb 5, 6:00 pm Nature Program – Bog Turtles and More – Old Rock School

Sunday, Feb 2, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, Feb 1, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

Thursday, Jan 23, 8:00 am FVR Board Meeting at Old World Baking Co

Saturday, Jan 18, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

Wednesday, Jan 8, 1:00 pm McGalliard Falls Improvements Discussion at the Park – Summary

Saturday, Jan 4, 9:00 am Trail Blazers at Valdese Lakeside Park – Work Day for trail building

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020 9:00 am 2020  New Year’s Resolution Run (5K & 10K). Tackle the Trails at Valdese Lakeside Park – $25 to Register

2019

Saturday, December 28, 2:00 pm Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day

Thursday, Dec 12, 19, 26, 4:30 pm  5K & 10K Runs/Walks at Valdese Lakeside Park

Thursday, November 14, 3:00 pm FVR Board Meeting

Friday, Nov 1, 5:30 Celebration Among Friends – Celebrate the Success of Valdese Lakeside Park (grants, donors, volunteers)

October 26, 9:00 am Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day

Monday, Oct 7, Noon  Young at Heart – Covered Dish Lunch at Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, Sept 28, 9:00 am Clean up the River – By Boat

Saturday, Sept 24, 6:00 pm Valdese Lakeside Park Workday  –

Saturday, September 14, 11:00 am Fun at the Falls, McGalliard Falls Park- Hot Dog lunch, crafts, nature activities

September 1, 2:00 pm Valdese Lakeside Park Group Walk

Aug 31, 9:00 am Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day

Friday, August 30, 7:00-10:00 pm Valdese Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series Finale Celebration – FVR will work the Snack Shack as a Fundraiser – stop by for soda, water, beer and snacks.

Friday, August 16, 8:30 am Workday at McGalliard Falls Park – Hauling branches

Friday & Saturday, August 9-10, 9:00 am Waldensian Festival, FVR selling beer as fundraiser

Aug 3 & 4 Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day and Group Walk

Sunday, July 7, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the VLP Greenway, meet at the end of Lake Rhodhiss Dr

Saturday, July 6, 9:00 am Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day

Friday, June 28, 9:00 am Valdese Independence Day Celebration, FVR selling beer as fundraiser

Sunday, June 2, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the VLP Greenway, meet at the end of Lake Rhodhiss Dr

Saturday, June 1, 9:00 am Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day (that is what we are doing for Nat’l Trail Day this year)

Friday, May 24, 7:00-10:00 pm Valdese Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series Kickoff Celebration – FVR will work the Snack Shack as a Fundraiser – stop by for soda, water, beer and snacks.

Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 pm Trail Building/Maintenance Class for FVR Board

Sunday, May 5, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the VLP Greenway, meet at the end of Lake Rhodhiss Dr

Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day

Sunday, April 7, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the VLP Greenway, meet at the end of Lake Rhodhiss Dr

Saturday, April 6, 9:00 am Valdese Lakeside Park Work Day

Wednesday, March 13, 6:30 pm FVR Annual Meeting at Town Hall plus Public Input Meeting about PARTF grant led by Doug Knight

Sunday, March 3, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the VLP Greenway, meet at the end of Lake Rhodhiss Dr

Saturday, March 2, 9:00 am Clean up the Streets of Valdese, meet at McGalliard Falls Park

Sunday, February 3, 2:00 pm Group Walk on the VLP Greenway, meet at the end of Lake Rhodhiss Dr

Tuesday, Jan 1, 9:00 am  New Year’s Resolution Run (5K & 10K). Tackle the Trails at Valdese Lakeside Park – Need to Register $25

2018

Saturday, December 22, 10:00 am Valdese Lakeside Park – Clean main cove and water’s edge near chain link fence. Cut small pines that fell onto the trails during ice and snow.

Thursdays through Christmas, 4:30 pm Group Training Runs and Walks at Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, November 17, 2:00 pm Tails & Trails – Take a group hike with  your dog (or not) at Valdese Lakeside Park

Saturday, Sept 29, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Grand Re-Opening of Children’s Park by Bimbo Bakeries

Friday, Sept 28, 8:00 am – Spread Pine Straw at Splash Park

Thursday, August 23, 3-4 pm – Memory Cafe – Free for Caregivers and their Dementia/Alzheimer’s Patient.

Friday, August 10, 5:00-11:00 pm – Fundraiser – Beer Garden at Waldensian Festival – Wells Fargo Parking Lot

Saturday, August 11, 12:00-11:00 pm – Fundraiser – Beer Garden at Waldensian Festival – Wells Fargo Parking Lot

Thursday, June 26, 3-4 pm – Memory Cafe – Free for Caregivers and their Dementia/Alzheimer’s Patient.

June 15, 9:00-2:00 – Bimbo Bakeries Workday at Children’s Park

June 2, 8:30 – 11:00 am – National Trails Day Event at Valdese Lakeside Park – Join us for exploring the trails of Valdese Lakeside Park. We will have trash bags available if you want to cleanup the trails as you go! Bike, Hike, Run, Disc Golf.

Thursday, May 24, 3-4 pm – Memory Cafe – Free for Caregivers and their Dementia/Alzheimer’s Patient.

May 1, 6:00pm – Review of Master Park Plan at Special Council Workshop. At Town Hall. Public Welcome – but no public input.

Sunday, April  22, 2-4pm Clean up Valdese with Old World Baking Co

Saturday, April 21, 8-11am – Booth at WPC Earth Day 5K – make pine cone bird feeders with FVR

April 4, 8am – Lovelady Road Cleanup with WPC Young Adults

April 3, 6:30pm – Review of Master Park Plan for our members and donors, Waldensian Room at Old Rock School.

March 29, 1pm – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Valdese Lakeside Park Property – Bottled Water, Trail Mix and Trail Tours provided by FVR.

Thursday, Mar 22, 3-4 pm – Memory Cafe

March 26, 3pm – Valdese Lakeside Park Cleanup

Saturday, March 3 – 10 am – Plastic Cove Cleanup

Saturday, March 3 – 9:30 am – Annual Meeting of the Membership before cleanup

2017

Tues, Dec 5, 6pm – Public Input Meeting – Join us for a brainstorming session regarding amenities at Valdese Lakeside Park. We will have the maps, you bring the dreams. Ideas will be shared with the park planner.  Do you want a paved or natural greenway? What amenity should be added first? Is fishing important to you? Meeting will be in the small room of the Splash Pad Building – accessible via Hill Street. Facebook RSVP

Wed, Nov 29, 1pm – Volunteers Needed to Paint Children’s Park – In advance of getting new gutters, the fascia boards need to be painted.  Bring supplies (ladder, paint brush, etc) or bring nothing. When FVR painted the main building in 2016, we did not paint the boards. So, don’t think our hard work of before has gone to waste – it still looks great. Facebook RSVP

Tues, Nov 14, 6:00pm – Disc Golf Input – Members from BAD (Burke Area Disc Golfers) and U.F.O. of Hickory make up the Disc Golf Advisory Team for Valdese Lakeside Park.

Fri, Nov 3, 5:30pm – FVR Member and Pledger Celebration – We are excited about raising the money to purchase the 300 acres and what is yet to come.