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The World of Bonsai at Columbus Library

Free program at the Polk County Library in Columbus, NC. Learn about the bonsai at Columbus Library on Thursday, September 12 at 2pm. Join Judith Nourse from the North Carolina Arboretum as she walks us through the world of bonsai! This Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees spans over 1,000 years, and is alive and thriving to this day. Dip your toes into this ancient art form as Judith guides us through the basic history and technique of bonsai, and get up close and personal with some sample bonsai...

Paint n Sip at Sully’s Place

Paint n Sip at Sully’s Place on Saturday, September 28, 3pm. Come paint “Pumpkins” at Sully’s Place with assistance from a local artist. All supplies provided, easy to follow patterns and step by step instructions. Advance registration required, $35. Text 828-674-8964 to sign...

Live Music at Rural Seed

Enjoy free live music. Dinner reservations are highly encouraged. September: 9/7 Bill and Tad’s Excellent Duo, 9/14 Cary and Bayla

S’moreytime & Community Campfire

Free event. Friday, September 20, 6:30pm at Columbus Library Cozy up next to the campfire and make you own s’mores at this special storytime. Play through songs, stories and a themed craft. Storytime is designed for ages 2-5, but all are welcome. Storytime will be followed by Polk County Parks and Recreation’s community campfire and s’mores....

Fall Festival in Columbus

Fall Festival in downtown, Columbus, NC, Saturday, September 28, 9am-3pm. Bring the family and enjoy food vendors, crafts, woodcarvers, games, live music, farmers market, and much more. Rain date is October 5, 9am-3pm    ...

Sip n Paint at Sully’s Place

Paint a “black bear” at Sully’s Place on Saturday, August 31, at 3pm.  Advance reservations are required. Text 828-674-8964 to sign up....

Insights from a Bigfoot Field Researcher

Free event. Bigfoot investigator speaks at the Columbus Library on Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30pm. Author Rick Reles is an investigator with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization and the author of the “Field Guide to Bigfoot Stick Structures”. He will share his insight and expertise on this renowned cryptid. He has led dozens of expeditions, been a frequent guest speaker at conferences and podcasts, and been interviewed by many publications....