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August 2026 Newsletter
Community Vision August 2026
In This Issue
- Cooking Together
- Thrive
- After School Program
- Greenway Transportation
- NCWorks
- Public Library
- Lenoir Parks & Recreation
- Early Head Start
- Application QR Code
- Harambee Arts Festival
- Filter Change Dates
- 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
Cooking Together
Calling all Seniors!
Join us for Cooking Together, a fun monthly class where you will prepare delicious recipes, share a meal, and enjoy time with friends.
- First Thursday of each month
- 10:00 - 11:30 AM
- Poplar Education Center located at 1711 Poplar Street
- Begins August 6, 2026
- Register by July 30, 2026
Class Dates: August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, December 3rd.
Contact Jennifer about dietary needs, allergies, or transportation. No BINGO on these dates.
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 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.
Attention all Kindergarten - 8th Graders
Poplar Treehouse: Tuesday's 3:00pm-5:00pm
1711 Poplar Street
Harrington Hangout: Thursday's 3:00pm-5:00pm
323 Harrington Street
Questions: Call Jennifer at 828-758-5536 ext. 207
Greenway Public Transportation
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.
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
Caldwell County Library
Tap into your potential! Join us for Magic. The Gathering at the Lenoir Public Library on Saturday, July 18 at 10am. No deck? No problem! Start your MTG journey here. We will teach players the basics of deck building and game play. At the end of the program, you can even keep your cards and have a chance to win prizes! The program is for beginning players, ages 10-17. As the number of players is limited, registration is required. Call 828-757-1272 or Stop by the Lenoir Library to register.
Yokefellow 8/24/2026 10:00 AM
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 & much more!
Facebook & Email Virtual Opportunities:
Travel Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday
Exercise Opportunities:
*In Person & Online*
Senior Cardio, Senior Strength, Balance Builders, Line Dance, Songbirds
Games and Activities:
Many opportunities to join others in games and activities that you enjoy!!!
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 story time
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
Early Head Start - The Enola Group Child and Family Services
Early Head Start is accepting applications! Early Head Start is a comprehensive program that offers services to families with children age birth to age 3 and pregnancies. Services offered include: Early Childhood Education, Parent and Child Playgroups, and Health, Nutrition, and Prenatal Supports.
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)
52nd Annual Harambee Arts Festival 2026
Unity & Togetherness
All Events Are FREE
Saturday, August 6th
Family Fun Day! 3-7 PM
Come out and enjoy a variety of food, desserts, water slides, music, video gaming truck, photo booth & more!
Sunday, August 9th 4-7 PM
Gospel Extravaganza!
Featuring: The Chosen, The Messengers, Jackie Howell and The Company Choir
Monday, August 10th
JH Jones All Star Game
Tip-Off 6 PM
Tuesday, August 11th @ 6 PM
Senior Citizen's Banquet!
Come out and enjoy a delicious meal as well as the Silvio Martinat Swing Band. Gift baskets to be given away.
Wednesday, August 12th
Game Night! 6 PM
Bingo, Bid Whist, Spades, lots of nice prizes. Grand Prize - 50" Fire TV
Thursday, August 13th
Recognition Banquet 6 PM
Come enjoy a delicious charcuterie board as we recognize our VIP's!
Friday, August 14th 7-10 PM
Boots On The Ground
Ages 25 & Up
Wear your cowboy and cowgirl hats & boots and get ready for some fun with line dancing and more. Featuring DJ James Dula
Sponsored by Lenoir Parks & Recreation
Martin Luther King Jr. Center
313 Greenhaven Drive Lenoir, NC 28645
828-757-2170
Maintenance will complete Monthly Filter Change, Smoke Detector Check, Housekeeping Inspection and Quarterly Pest Control Spray: week of 8/24/26 - 8/28/26.
August 2026 Calendar
8/1: Rent is Due; Room @ The Table 1st Baptist 4-4:30pm
8/4: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
8/5: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30 NC Works 759-4680
8/6: Cooking Together 1711 Poplar Street 10:00-11:30am ; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
8/8: Late Fees Begin; Room @ The Table St. James Episcopal 4-4:30pm
8/11: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
8/12: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30 NC Works 759-4680
8/13: Bingo 10am; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
8/15: Room @ The Table Lenoir Presbyterian 4-4:30pm
8/18: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
8/19: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30 NC Works 759-4680
8/20: Bingo 10am; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
8/22: Room @ The Table 1st Methodist 4-4:30pm
8/24: Yokefellow Food Pantry 10:00am
8/25: Poplar Treehouse 3-5pm
8/26: Lenoir Library Career Works 1:30-4:30 NC Works 759-4680
8/27: Bingo 10am; Harrington Hangout 3-5pm
8/29: Room @ The Table Hosted by New Song, served at 1st Methodist 4-4:30
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***
Habitat for Humanity
Are you interested in home ownership? Call Jennifer and let's work together to prepare for the application process.
Thank you Volunteers!
We appreciate our LHA volunteers for all they do to support after school activities and preparing for Habitat home ownership.
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.