20,000 Alamance County residents
want to know about your event!
To submit information to Alamance Magazine's Event section,
please fax 226-8437
or send us your information
at least six weeks prior to
the event.
For more information, call 226-8436, fax 226-8437 or
email our editor.
American Red Cross
The local chapter of the
American Red Cross will be sponsoring several blood drives
and health and safety training workshops throughout the
month at various locations. For more information, or to
schedule an appointment to donate blood or register for
training classes, please call (336)
226–4906.
Visit
the Restored Caboose
Pay a visit to the Company
Shops Caboose Museum to see the restored caboose from 1pm
to 4pm on Saturdays! Located next to the Historic Depot on
Webb Avenue. For more information, call (336) 222-5030.
Burlington
Farmers’ Market
The weekly market is held
at Burlington Outlet Village (Next to Designer Home
Warehouse) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every Sunday through
October. Local farmers and craft vendors are waiting to
serve you at this great weekly event, offering easy
interstate access, a central location, and ample parking.
Come support your local farmers and artisans as you enjoy
the bounty of our region with wine from the Haw River
valley, source-verified local beef, pork and poultry,
farm-fresh eggs, local honey, baked goods, cheeses,
homemade preserves, pickles, and relishes – and an
abundance of high quality, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
For info visit www.ShopBOV.com
Canned
Food Drive to Support Loaves & Fishes
An on-going canned food
drive is being held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at
Designer Home Warehouse in Burlington Outlet
Village. All donations will support Loaves &
Fishes Christian Food Ministry. To thank donors, DHW
is offering 10% off a single item for every two cans, with
no limit; offer may be redeemed multiple times per day.
Come help fill their “giant” shopping cart with canned
food! For more information please contact DHW at (336)
222-1785 or visit them online at
www.designerhomewhse.com.
City
Park Amusement Rides
The Burlington City Park
amusement rides are a great way to kick off the summer with
your family! The rides will be operational from
Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. then 5:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and
Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Bring your family out
to City Park and start a tradition today! Fun for all
ages. Rides include the Historic Dentzel Carousel, train,
planes, boats, and cars. For more information, please call
(336) 222-5030.
Musical
Chairs – Countywide Concert Series
This event will be held on
Fridays during the summer from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
rotating in four locations across the county: Graham,
Burlington Parks, Downtown Burlington, and Downtown Mebane.
The Musical Chairs outdoor concert series gives local
talent around the surrounding area a chance to perform in a
comfortable setting. Patrons and concertgoers are welcome
to bring a picnic to enjoy in the park or visit a downtown
restaurant for a delicious meal.
- August 6 Transit/Happy Feet (PG) Double Feature Fridays, Graham
- August 13 Warren Bodle & Allen Sunset Rhythms, Willowbrook Park, Burlington
- August 20 Timeless Clay Street after Work, Mebane
- August
27 Russell Johnson & Friends Fridays on Front,
Burlington
Monthly Market
Every second Saturday of the month, Mebane’s Woodlawn Community will be hosting a market for local venders from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Buy locally made items and foods in Alamance County’s newly renovated Historical One-Room School House, located at 4408 Mebane Roger’s Road in Mebane. Please note that the market will be held on the first Saturday in November. For more information on shopping or becoming a vendor, email us at woodlawnmarket@gmail.com.
August 3
“When In Rome” Movie Night
Location: May Memorial Library
Time: 7:00 p.m.
When in Rome, rated PG-13. Beth Harper is a young, successful real estate agent, but she’s completely unlucky in love. However, when the New Yorker travels to Rome to see her newlywed sister, she steals some coins from a reputed fountain of love. She then finds herself being aggressively pursued by a band of wannabe lovers in this romantic comedy. Call (336) 229-3588 for more information.
August 5-8
A formula drive is being held at Common Threads 4 Kids
Location: Burlington Outlet Village
next to the Carter’s store
Time: Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. 8p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
A seasonal consignment sale for kids' gently used clothing, toys, games, books and furniture. For more info, or to sign up to volunteer or consign, visit www.commonthreads4kids.com. This effort will support local charities including UNC Horizons, and all formula collected will be donated to the Food Bank for Eastern NC.
August 7
Sunfest – Downtown Mebane
Location: Clay Street, Mebane
A one-day festival of traditional games and activities for children of all ages. Entertainment will be provided by Xtreme Dance Academy and Lee Brothers Martial Arts. Music will fill the streets, and scheduled games and contests will be taking place. All activities are sponsored by the business members of Destination Downtown, unless otherwise noted, and most activities are free. Bring your family and friends out for a fun-filled day. While you’re here, explore the quaint atmosphere of Downtown Mebane’s unique antique and specialty shops. For more information, visit downtownmebane.com or call (919) 563-1214.
August 8
2nd Sunday Open House Reception
Location: TylerD Studios
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Featuring the exquisite work of Seagrove artists Ed & Melissa Walker. The exhibit runs August 1-31. Come and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and wines while you visit with the artists and tour the studio. For more information call (336) 227-7072 or (336) 266-0014
August 19
Meet Ursula Vernon
Location: Mebane Public Library
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The author and illustrator of the Dragonbreath series will be at Mebane Public Library for meeting, greeting and autographs. Call (919) 563-6431 for more information.
August 22
Community Collection Day
Location: Burlington Outlet Village
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Needed items include old computers and peripherals, non-perishable food, school supplies, books, purses, paper products, cleaning supplies, toiletries, linens, art supplies, formula, diapers & baby wipes and more. Your donation benefits dozens of local agencies! Sponsored by the United Way of Alamance County, the Times-News and Burlington Outlet Village. For a complete needs list visit www.ShopBOV.com and click on events.
August 24
Trip to Barn Dinner Theatre
Location: Departing from Super Kmart
Time Departure: 11:45 a.m. Return: 4:30 p.m.
Join Burlington Recreation & Parks for the Motown Revue show! Seniors (55+) can enjoy a trip down memory lane at the Kernodle Senior Center with the high-energy sounds of Motown. The full cost for transportation, lunch and the show is $52. For more information or to register, please call (336) 222-5135.
August 26
Johnny White & The Elite Band “Thursday at Seven”
Location: Downtown Graham
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Graham Recreation and Parks Department and the Alamance County Arts Council co-sponsor the summer concert series. All concerts are free to the general public. For more information on programs, please call Brian Faucette at (336) 513-5510 or visit grahamrecreationandparks.com.
August 29
Boating Safety Course
Location: Thataways Youth Center
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Burlington Recreation & Parks presents the Boating Safety Course. This free program includes information about boat operation, legal requirements, handling emergencies, safety requirements, and more. For more information, visit ncwildife.org or call (336) 623-8435 to register.
