Translate
March 2026 Newsletter
Community Vision March 2026
In This Issue
- LHA Updates and Reminders
- "What Home Means to Me" Poster Contest
- Filter Change Dates
- After School Programs
- NCWorks
- Public Library
- Lenoir Parks & Recreation
- Kinderpalooza
- Greenway Transportation
- BINGO Flyer
- Thrive
- Calendar
- Maintenance Calls
- Food Resources
Contact Us
Office: 828-758-5536
Email and Extensions:
Ashlyn Moody
a.moody@lenoirhousing.org
Administrative Asst: 208
Hannah Morrison
h.morrison@lenoirhousing.org
Property Manager: 206
Nicky Adams
n.adams@lenoirhousing.org
Finance Manager: 204
Jennifer Robson
j.robson@lenoirhousing.org
ROSS Coordinator: 207
Michael Dineen
m.dineen@lenoirhousing.org
Executive Director: 203
LHA Updates and Reminders
- Mandatory NSPIRE inspection March 9th
An inspector will be on-site and accompanied by a member
of the maintenance team as inspections are completed.
Residents do not need to be present during the inspection.
We ask that all residents ensure their unit is in orderly condition and that all rooms are accessible. - Video Surveillance:
New Camera Systems have been installed on property for the safety of our residents - Maintenance/work order:
If the toilet is continuously running, call the office to put in a work order for it to be checked - Scholarship Opportunities:
If you are enrolled at CCC&TI or applying to or attending an accredited institution of higher education in pursuit of your first post-secondary degree, LHA has scholarship opportunities for you. Visit LHA website for more information!!!
"What Home Means to Me" Poster Contest
- All artists, age 5-18 are eligible to submit a poster that represent the theme "What Home Means to Me"
- Call or email Jennifer if your child needs art supplies. Volunteers can assist during our afterschool programs.
- Visit www.carolinascouncil.org for more details, rules and how to enter the contest.
Maintenance will complete:
Monthly Filter Change, Smoke Detector Check, Housekeeping Inspection and Quarterly Pest Control Spray during the week of
3/2/26 - 3/6/26.
Attention all Kindergarten - 8th Graders
Poplar Treehouse
Tuesday's 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1711 Poplar Street
Harrington Hangout
Thursday's 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
323 Harrington Street
Questions: Call Jennifer @ 758-5536 x 207
Maintenance Calls:
During business hours:
Call the office @ 758-5536
Business Hours:
8 am-4 pm Mon. - Thurs.
8 am-11 am Friday
After hours:
EMERGENCIES ONLY
Call 758-5536, ext. 602
Leave a message including your name, address and phone number.
Afterhours are for EMERGENCIES ONLY.
Trash Pick Up Schedule
Monday:
Harrington, Penley, Atwood, Ridge, Hartley
Wednesday:
Vance, Poplar
Thursday:
Virginia, Lutz
Friday:
Spainhour
Online Rent Payments
- www.lenoirhousing.org
- Click on Residents and select tenant register
- Use the name and social security number you provided when you applied
Call or email Hannah to register 758-5536 ext. 206 h.morrison@lenoirhousing.org.
NCWorks Career Center - Caldwell
NCWorks online at www.ncworks.gov or contact the Career Center (828) 759-4680 to receive staff assisted services with your employment search.
LIBRARY PARTNERSHIPS
NCWorks is dedicated to meeting people where they are!
Caldwell County Library - Lenoir
Every Wednesday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Virtual Employment Workshops
Supercharge Your Job Search
Call your local NCWorks Career Center for the February schedule and REGISTER today!
Caldwell Career Center 759-4680
NCWorks Career Center
Caldwell 1909 Hickory Blvd Lenoir, NC 28645
828-759-4680
Public Library
Check www.ccpl.us for the most up-to-date events & activities. Follow on Facebook and Instagram CCPL Kids Emails: sign up at bit.ly/ccplkidsemail
Monday All Day Lego Play
Tuesday 10am Preschool Storytime - Join in the fun with stories,
songs, puppets, flannel boards, and more to build your child's
early learning skills and prepare them for school.
Wednesday 10am Toddler Storytime - An interactive event
filled with stories, songs, play, and more to boost early learning
& social skills.
Thursday 10am Music & Movement - A lively storytime
incorporating music, dance, yoga, and games.
Friday All Day Family Games
Check the event calendar for more events!!!
Parks and Recreation
Mulberry Recreation, Lenoir Optimist Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, Broyhill Walking Park, J.E. Broyhill Park, Lenoir High School,
Lenoir Aquatic & Fitness Center, Zacks Fork Mountain Biking Trail, Lenoir Greenway, Lenoir Rotary Soccer Complex, Wilson Athletic Park,Unity Park & Community Gardens
Save the Date - Kinderpalooza Caldwell
Join Caldwell County Schools, Caldwell County Health Department, and Caldwell County Smart Start for a fun, family-friendly event celebrating early learning, community resources, and all things kindergarten readiness!
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The HUB Station, 145 Cedar Valley Rd, Hudson
Food Delivery
Yokefellow
3/23/26
10:00
Thrive (formerly Caldwell Senior Center)
Phone: 828-758-2883
Thrive828.com
Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 8am-4:30pm
Fri. 8am-2pm
Programs:
Caregiver Support, VAYA Health, Advance Care Planning & and much more!!!
Facebook & Email Virtual Opportunities:
Travel Tuesday
Wellness Wednesday
Exercise Opportunities:
*In Person & Online*
Senior Cardio, Senior Strength, Balance Builders
*In Person*
Line Dance
Songbirds
Games & Activities:
Many opportunities to join others in games and activities that you enjoy!!!
Room at the Table
1st Saturday: First Baptist 4-4:30
2nd Saturday: St. James Episcopal 4-4:30
3rd Saturday: Lenoir Presbyterian 4-4:30
4th Saturday: First Methodist 4-4:30
5th Saturday: Hosted by New Song - served at First United Methodist Church 4-4:30
Pay-It-Forward Food Pantry
Free Food
Drive Thru 9am-12pm
2nd and 4th Thursdays
1st Saturday
2058 Harper Ave. (beside Gateway Nursing Center)
Laundry Room Hours:
Monday - Thursday
7:00-3:00
(door locked @ 3:00)
Friday 7:00-12:00
(door locked @ 12:00)
Greenway has expanded micro-transit services in Caldwell County.
Micro-Transit is a same day, on demand, curb-to-curb, shared ride service.
To schedule a ride, call Dispatch at (828) 465-7634.
Could you use Greenway Tickets for a ride to the store???
One of many prizes for the winning card!!!
Lenoir Housing Bingo
Thursday - 10:00am
Vance Street Laundry Room
Thrive
The Caldwell Senior Center is now Thrive!
We may have changed our name, but not our commitment to you. The name Thrive better fits our vision of helping 50+ men and women live their very best lives, empowering them to lead more active lifestyles that nourish their mind, body, and soul. Thrive is a gathering place. A place where you can take a wide range of classes, attend social events, exercise, and much, much more. We are dedicated to providing the very best in services to help you continue to thrive as you age.
605-A Pennton Ave. 828-758-2883 Email: office@Thrive828.com
Maintenance will complete Monthly Filter Change, Smoke Detector Check, Housekeeping Inspection and Quarterly Pest Control Spray: week of 3/2/26 - 3/6/26
March 2026
3/1: Rent is Due
3/3: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
3/4: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30pm NC Works 759-4680
3/5: Bingo 10am; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
3/7: Room @ The Table 1st Baptist 4-4:30pm
3/8: Late Fees Begin
3/9: Mandatory Nspire Inspection
3/10: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
3/11: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30pm NC Works 759-4680
3/12: Bingo 10am; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
3/14: Room @ The Table St. James Episcopal 4-4:30pm
3/17: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
3/18: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30pm NC Works 759-4680
3/19: Bingo 10am; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
3/21: Kinderpalooza @ HUD 10am-12pm; Room @ The Table Lenoir Presbyterian 4-4:30pm
3/23: Yokefellow Food Pantry 10am
3/24: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
3/25: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30pm NC Works 759-4680
3/26: Bingo 10am; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
3/28: Room @ The Table 1st Methodist 4-4:30pm
3/31: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity: Are you interest in home ownership? Call Jennifer and let's work together to prepare for the application process.
Maintenance Calls:
During business hours: Call the office @ 758-5536 8am-4pm Mon. - Thurs., 8am-11am Friday
After Hours : EMERGENCIES ONLY Call 758-5536, ext. 602 Leave a message including your name, address and phone number. Emergency Calls cannot be done online or by email.
***Afterhours are for EMERGENCIES ONLY***
Caldwell County Community Food Resources
Caldwell County Yokefellow, Inc.
202 Harper Ave. Lenoir, NC 28645
Food Pantry Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.
9am-Noon and 1pm-4pm
"Yoke to Go" each day at 3:00pm
Happy Valley Food Pantry - 2nd Saturday,
HV Medical Ctr Bldg. 9-10:00am
Kings Creek Food Pantry - 3rd Saturday, KC Fire Dept. 9-10:00am
Senior Mobile Food Pantry - 4th Week of Every Month,
Multiple Sites *Call for Site Information (828) 754-7088
South Caldwell Christian Ministries
5 Quarry Road Granite Falls, NC 28630
Food Pantry: Tuesday-Thursday
*Call for Monthly Mobile Pantry Schedule (828) 396-4000
Storehouse Daily Bread Ministry
4079 Lower Cedar Valley Road Hudson, NC 28638
Food Pantry Hours: Each Wednesday 9:00-10:30am (828)612-6802
Whitnel First Baptist Food Pantry
1201 Connelly Springs Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645
Call for Food Pantry Schedule (828)754-3240
Bags of Blessings Food Pantry At Union Grove Baptist Church
1808 Union Grove Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645
2nd and 4th Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm
Call (828)728-2221
Mountainview Baptist Church Pantry
3282 Collettsville Rd. Lenoir, NC 28645
Food Pantry Hours: Every 3rd Saturday, 9-12pm
(828)320-9345
Pay It Forward Food Pantry
2058 Harper Ave. NW Lenoir, NC 28645
Call for Food Pantry Schedule
(828)572-4441
Salvation Army Food Pantry
4370 Hickory Blvd. Granite Falls
Mondays 10:00am-1:00pm
(828)496-2370
Dulatown Presbyterian Food Pantry
1537 Miller Hill Road Lenoir, NC 28645
Call for Food Pantry Schedule
(828)758-5826
Covenant Fellowship Food Pantry
6062 Petra Mill Road Granite Falls, NC 28630
Food Pantry Hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm
(828)396-9670
Poovey's Chapel - Food and Clothes
2822 Poovey's Chapel Church Rd. Hudson, NC 28638
Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
Last Saturday Monthly 10-11am
(828)728-7210
Room at the Table - Weekly Saturday Meal Serving at 4:00pm
1st Saturday - First Baptist Church 304 Main Street, 758-8428
2nd Saturday - St. James Episcopal Church 806 College Ave., 754-3712
3rd Saturday - Lenoir Presbyterian Church 1002 Kirkwood St.,754-5351
4th Saturday - First United Methodist Church 309 Church St., 754-4922
When a 5th Saturday - Hosted by New Song at First United Methodist Church 309 Church St., 754-4922
Lenoir Soup Kitchen - Daily Meal
1113 College Avenue Lenoir, NC 28645
Free Hot Meals Served Weekdays: Mon-Fri: 11am-Noon
Call for 4:00pm Sunday Meal Availability (828)754-1411
United Way of Caldwell County - Need Help?
Call the United Way Resource Hotline - 211
Dial 211, 1-888-892-1162 OR visit nc211.org to help you find the human services resources available in your community.