Archive for October, 2008

Time for the Annual Holiday Auction

Friday, October 31st, 2008

It’s time for the Hospice of Union Annual Holiday Auction.  On Saturday, November 8 at First Baptist Church in Monroe, we will be holding a live and silent auction with doors opening at 8am for preview and bidding starting at 9am.

 This year we have a huge variety of items - from a 500 pound Black […]

Operation Santa Claus– We need you!!

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Calling all elves!  The Arc of Union County is committed to providing holiday gifts for Union County residents with a developmental disability who are financially needy.  We serve children, adults (both living independently as well as living in a group home), as well as Union County folks living in any of our state centers.  Last […]

“Justice For All Rally”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

The Justice For All Coalition will hold a rally Saturday, October 25th from 10 am until noon at Mt Harmony Baptist Church in Matthews to discuss the Unborn Victim’s Rights bill. Guest speaker will be Kevin Blaine, father of 8 months pregnant Jennifer Nielsen who was murdered in Raleigh. For details, contact Jeff Gerber at […]

“Breast Cancer Golf Tournament”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2008 at 10 am
Where: Emerald Lake Golf Club
Emerald Lake Golf Club will host a Captain’s Choice golf tournament at 10 am on October 27th to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and 2 local women who are currently fighting breast cancer. Entry fee is $80 which include range balls, breakfast, […]

“Halloween Happenings”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Enter the costume contest, bob for apples, or decorator a pumpkin on Saturday, October 18th in downtown Monroe. Games and events are free and last from 10 am to 2 pm. For details, call 704-292-1705 or 704-282-4695

“2nd Annual Habitat for Humanity Chili Cookoff”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

When: Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Fox Family Farm, Sims Road, Waxhaw, NC
It’s starting to heat up for the 2nd Annual Habitat for Humanity Chili Cookoff. Admission is free with tickets available for chili tasting and other eats. All proceeds benefit the Union County Habitat for Humanity construction program. For […]

“Indian Trail Farmers Market”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

On Saturday, October 18, residents will get a glimpse of the new Indian Trail Farmers Market planned for Spring 2009. Held from 8 am to noon on the grounds fo the current Town Hall the market will feature local produce and canned goods. Local farmers are planning to come with their produce, baked goods & […]

“This is A Test!”

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Union Academy’s play production class will present 2 one act productions on October 17th & 18th at the Benton Heights School of the Arts at 1200 Concord Avenue, Monroe at 7:00 pm. The 1st play will be “This is a Test” a one act comedy by Stephan Gregg. The 2nd production will be “And the […]