Recurring Monthly
- Lunch & Learn – 3rd Thursday at Noon. Free lunch and speaker for adults. at First United Methodist Church Valdese
New Upcoming
- Wednesday, June 25 – 10:00am – Scavenger Hunt Hike for Kids – Burke River Trail Association will read the book “Let’s Go on a Hike” by Katrina Liu. Following the book, there will be a nature craft and a short hike with a bingo card scavenger hunt. Free event with BCPL, Valdese Rec Dept and Friends of the Valdese Rec.
- Wednesday, July 16 – 10:00am – Bridge Hike for Kids – Burke River Trail Association will talk about the history of the Grist Mill at McGalliard Falls Park and then take a half mile walk to the swinging bridge for a discussion on different types of bridges. Free event with BCPL, Valdese Rec Dept and Friends of the Valdese Rec
- Thursday, July 17, Noon – Lunch and Learn – Heritage Funeral Home – Funeral Preplanning
Future
- Saturday, September 13, 9am – Children’s Park Workday
- Saturday, Oct 11 – Lake Rhodhiss Trailfest – 5K, 10K, 10 Mile
- Saturday, Oct 18 – Great Trails State Day – 2025 Miles Collectively at VLP
- Saturday, Nov 15, 9am – Recreation Building/Pool/Splash Pad Workday
Past Events
June 15-21 – 11 volunteers, 64 hours, 7 days in a row of weed eating, grass cutting at VLP and the Greenway
June 19 -Lunch and Learn – Catawba Riverkeeper and Local Girl Scouts
May 15 – Lunch and Learn – Carolina Caring
Saturday, May 10, 10am – River Cleanup by Boat and on the Shore of VLP
Saturday, May 10, 10am – Grass Cutting and Weed eating at VLP
Saturday, May 6, 9am – McGalliard Falls Workday
Sunday, May 4, 3pm – Trash pickup – Exit 111 – meet at scout hut on south side
Sunday, April 27 – 2:00-6:00 – FVR 10th Anniversary Celebration at VLP
Saturday, April 26, 1:00 pm Eagle Scout Mountain Bike Obstacle Ribbon Cutting at VLP
Wednesday, April 23 – VLP Workday
Thursday, April 17, Noon – Lunch and Learn – Valdese Rec Dept
Thursday, March 20, 9am – Spring Stroll at VLP – Walk along Greenway looking for wild flowers
Thursday, March 20, Noon – Lunch and Learn – Martha McMurray – Estate Planning
Sunday, March 23, 3pm – Trash pickup – John Berry Road at Waterside
Thursday, April 3, 2:00pm – Roadside Cleanup – Meet at Lovelady/Lake Rhodhiss Dr
March 16 – Trash Pickup – Church St and Meytre
March 8 – Valdese Lakeside Park Workday – Focus on Entrance
March 7 – Booth at Valdese Rec Dept Adaptive Rec Day
March 2 – Trash Pickup – Malcolm in front of Valdese area
January 20 – Pull up netting along greenway
January 19 – Trash Pickup at Exit 111
January 1 – First Day Hike
Dec 8 – Trash Pickup – Drexel
Dec 3 – Guided Hike for Giving Tuesday
Nov 26 – Trash Pickup Lovelady
Nov 24 – Trash Pickup McGalliard Falls
Saturday, Sept 28, 9am – Workday at Children’s Park (Cancelled – storm)
Sunday, Sept 29, 3pm – Group Hike on Wildcat Way – Meet at Valdese Lakeside Park restrooms
Monday, Sept 30, 6pm – Work evening to clean the Story Book Trail panels – Meet at Valdese Lakeside Park restrooms
Oct – 8 days of cleanup from Helene
Saturday, October 5, 10am – River Cleanup by Boat at VLP (Cancelled – storm)
Saturday, October 12, 8am – Trail Runs – 5K, 10K, 10 Miler
Thursday, October 17, Noon – Lunch and Learn – Grace Village – Memory Care
Saturday, October 19, 7am-8pm – Great Trail State Day – Collectively Hike, Bike Paddle 2000 Miles at VLP
Thursday, Sept 19, Noon – Lunch and Learn – Old Rock School Renovation Update
August 2 – Wildcat Way Ribbon Cutting
Fri, April 19, 9am – VLP Workday – Cut roots for Mountain Bike Trails
Sat, April 20, 8am-11:30am – VLP Workday – Cut roots for Mountain Bike Trails – donuts and pizza provided
Sat, April 27, 9am – VLP Workday – Rake out and cut roots for Mountain Bike Trails
Saturday, October 5, 10:00 am – Riversweep, put in at VLP
Friday, March 22, 8:30am – Clean the Cove at VLP
Fri, March 29, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails
Sat, March 30, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails
Fri, April 5, 9am – VLP Workday – Rake out and cut roots for Mountain Bike Trails
Sat, April 6, 9am – VLP Workday – Rake out and cut roots for Mountain Bike Trails
Fri, April 12, 9am – VLP Workday – Rake out and cut roots for Mountain Bike Trails
Sat, April 13, 9am – VLP Workday – Rake out and cut roots for Mountain Bike Trails
Sat, Feb 16, 1pm – Group Hike at VLP
Sat, Feb 16, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails
Friday, Feb 23, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails
Saturday, Feb 24, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails
Saturday February 24 at 12:30 Group Hike
Friday, Feb 16, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails
Saturday, Feb 17, 12:30 pm – Group Hike at 12:30
Saturday, Feb 17, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails – hand saws and clippers needed, but not required
Friday, Feb 9, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails – hand saws and clippers needed, but not required
Saturday, Feb 10, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails – hand saws and clippers needed, but not required
Saturday, Feb 10, 12:30 pm – VLP Hike – 3 miles
Friday, Feb 2, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails – saws needed, but not required
Saturday, Feb 3, 9am – VLP Workday – Clear the Corridor for Mountain Bike Trails – saws needed, but not required
Sunday, January 28 – Burke County Community Hike at VLP – 3pm
Saturday, Dec 30, 9am – Trail Runs at VLP
We need participants and volunteers!
Monday, Dec 18, 9-11am – Pick up and Drop off
Medallions, tshirts, stickers, donations – see Beth at Zimmerman Realty
Thursday, Dec 21 – Free Lunch and Learn –
Speaker: Pregnancy Care Center of Burke County and a
Service Project: Packaging 16 Graduation Gifts for Hallyburton Academy seniors
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
Saturday, November 11, 9:00am – Volunteers Needed to Clear Brush, pull up netting, install kiosk
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
Saturday, September 10, 10:30 Free Family Fun at the Falls (canceled due to rain)
Sunday, Sept 4, 2:00 pm – Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park
Wednesday, August 31, 10:00 am – Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park
Saturday, August 27, 9:00 am – Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park
Saturday, August 13, 9:00 am – Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park
Every Wednesday in August, 10:00 am – Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park
Thursday, August 18, Noon – Lunch & Learn – speaker Amorem
Sunday, August 7, 2:00 pm – Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park
Sunday, July 17, 2:00 pm – Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park
Wednesday, July 13, 9:30 am – Ribbon Cutting for Bridge at McGalliard Falls Park
Friday, July 8, 9:00 am Paint the Graffiti Covered Pipe at McGalliard Falls Park
Monday, July 4, 9am – Clear down trees on trails at VLP
Sunday, May 1, 4:00-7:00 pm *Cancelled due to rain*Sunday Music in the Park – with Shelby Rae Moore Band
Sunday, May 1 & June 5 Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park
Saturday, April 23, 9:00 am Paint Children’s Park
Saturday, April 2, 9:00 am Hike & Work 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
2020
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
Sunday, July 7, 3:30 pm Watermelon Social at VLP
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
Fri, Nov 30 – Buy Beer at The Cleverys Concert
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.
Sat, Jun 23 – Help Build Scorer’s Tables at Fletcher Ball Park
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.
Fri, Jun 16, – FVR Fundraiser Working at FFN
Fri, Jun 16 – Volunteers Needed – Spread Mulch at Splash Park
Fri, May 19, – FVR Fundraiser Working at FFN
Fri, May 19, – Raffle – Bike, Kayak, Gift Cards
Tue, May 16, – Get Your Living Will Notarized
Sat, May 6, – Color Valdese Parks (with rocks) – painting session
Wed, May 3, McGalliard Falls Daylily Planting
Mon, Apr 24, 2017 – Public Hearing – Applying for Grant to Purchase Lake Land
Tue, Apr 18, 2017 Complete Living Will with Hospice & FVR
Sat, Apr 8, 2017 FVR – Volunteers Needed to Help with Tri
Tue, Mar 28, 2017 FVR Fundraising Committee
Thu, Mar 23, 2017 Hospice 101 – Living Wills, Power of Attorney
2016
Tue, Dec 13, 2016 FVR Members – Special Meeting Regarding Downtown Park Playground (equipment)
Sat, Sep 17, 2016 Fun at the Falls
Sat, Sep 10, 2016 McGalliard Falls Work Day – Girl Scouts
Mon, Jun 6, 2016 Town Council Mtg – FVR to be Recognized
Sat, May 14, 2016 Paint Children’s Park
Sat, Apr 16, 2016 Litter Sweep – Falls Rd at McGalliard Falls
Thu, Mar 24, 2016 Planting at McGalliard Falls
Thu, Mar 17, 2016 Annual Membership Meeting – Community Invited
2015
Tue, Nov 10, and Wed Nov 11, – Bulb Planting at McGalliard Falls
Tue, Oct 6, – Technology Help Session
Mon, Sep 14, (two times) – Planning Workshop
Fri, Jun 19, – McGalliard Falls Clean-up Day
Thu, Feb 12, Organizational Meeting