Free, Tuesday, June 10, 2pm, Saluda Library. Discover hemlocks’ foundational ecological role, learn about the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and the challenges it presents, and explore the latest management practices to restore hemlock health. Whether you’re a landowner or an environmental enthusiast, you’ll learn about what you can do to preserve hemlocks on your property […]
Free, Tuesday, June 10, 2-4pm, Columbus, NC. Rising 6th-12th graders only. Join local artist Samantha Bell as she guides you in creating a landscape with a sunset and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Registration is required for this event and space is limited. To sign up please email Jen at jdickenson@polklibrary.org
Free, June 10, 7pm, at Tryon Painters and Sculptors. ♦ Former middle school teacher and 15-time author, Lizabeth Jenkins-Dale, M.Ed., presents “Bothersome Bullies and Gritty Gossipers: A Universal Empowering Approach”. Come and learn how to positively perceive, address, and live with the global and ageless societal issue of talking negatively about others. What really is […]
Free. Bring the kids to the Polk County Rec Complex for a Summer Kick-Off Party on Thursday, June 12, 2-4pm. Wear a swimsuit or clothes you don't mind getting wet for the foam party. The first 100 kids and teens who sign up for the Summer Learning Program at the party will get a free […]
The events are held monthly at the Landrum Train Station at 211 North Trade Avenue, with an optional reservation policy to accommodate attendees. Organizers encourage participants to reserve their spots in advance to ensure a place in this popular gathering. The gatherings will take place on January 23, February 13, March 13, April 10, May […]
Free. Thursday, June 12 at 5:30pm, Columbus Library. Author Mimi Prunella Hernandez discusses familiar herbs, weeds and wild edibles inspired by her two books "National Geographic Herbal" and "The Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants."
Thursday, June 12, 6-8pm. Join Tryon Arts & Crafts for evening of fun at Overmountain Vineyards. Enjoy sipping wines, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live auction, and dancing. Tickets are $95 per person and are available online at: https://tryonartsandcrafts.org/summersoiree/
Free. June 13, 1-3pm at Looking Glass Creamery. This event is intended for pre-school to elementary kids. Bring the kids out for a guided woodland walk followed up with scribble stones at the craft table. The kids will collect and paint rocks.
Free. Top of the Grade Concert series takes place at the Ella Grace Mintz Stage in McCreery Park, Saluda, NC. The concerts take place on the second Friday of each month from June to September from 7-9pm. Bring a lawn chair or a cushion for the new amphitheater seating. Lineup: June 13 Lillie Syracuse Trio; […]
Enjoy exploring the many shops and galleries in downtown Tryon. Many of the galleries have special demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at from a great selection of foods - from sandwiches to ice cream. ♦