Free Sunday Music by the Lake - Lost Wages Sunday, Sept 10 4-7pm
As part of the Valdese Plein Air Fest, Friends of the Valdese Rec is sponsoring this special evening of "Sunday Music by the Lake" featuring music by Lost Wages at Valdese Lakeside Park. Local boys David Bonner and Brian Mull have reunited as Lost Wages performing popular songs from various genres of music over the past 7 decades - and some originals.
Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic basket to settle in for an evening of fabulous entertainment and beautiful views.
During this time, you will be able to find artists painting along the trails and the Story Book Trail will hold paintings from children's painting event at the Saturday Free Family Fun at the Falls.
The Valdese Plein Air Fest is sponsored by Town of Valdese, Rock School Arts Foundation, Valdese Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of the Valdese Rec.
Guidelines for the event: Please no pop up tents, and furry friend must be leashed. Also, there is no alcohol permitted in the park, and tobacco or vape use is not allowed on Town of Valdese property.
There will be fishing demos (DHS Fishing Team), chances to try a kayak (Rad's Rentals), crafts for kids (FVR and FCNC), educational materials on fishing, types of fish (NCWRC) and more. The $200K pier/launch was funded by community donations, PARTF and NCWRC. Facebook Event (This event has been rescheduled from August 30)
Clear Debris from around Fishing Pier Monday, Aug 28 8:00am
Join us to clean up the area around the new Kayak Launch - Fishing Pier at VLP. We will come in from the land side - and if you have a boat/kayak you can work in the water. We will bag the trash and get the limbs up into the woods. Hand saws and clippers may be needed to untangle the limbs in the water.
Free Family Fun at the Falls Saturday, Sept 9 at 11:00 am
Painting for kids - on rocks, on log slices and on canvases! Plus a free Hot Dog lunch with thanks to Bimbo Bakeries cooking the hot dogs and bringing the buns. Kids who paint on canvases can choose to have their work displayed in the Story Book Trail pedestals at Valdese Lakeside Park. This event has changed focus up due to high E.coli rates in the creek. We will not have the usual educational creek program nor the Duck Derby race. We will keep all activities under the shelter as not to encourage kids to play in the creek.
Greenway Tour for those needing Assistance Wednesday, Sept 6 1-2:30pm
For those who want to see the Valdese Greenway and the McGalliard Creek Bridge and are not able to walk the distance due to health issues - join us for a golf cart ride. Guests will be driven 3 at a time from the Valdese Lakeside Park Entrance to the bridge and back. Arrive anytime between 1-2:30 pm and wait for a turn Thanks to Ed and Louise Plemmons for providing their golf cart and driving services!
Local's Book on Story Book Trail
The current book on the Valdese Lakeside Park Story Book Trail is from local artist/illustrator Jana Farris. Chicken on the Moon follows a chicken's dream of being an astronaut. Located on the Meditation Point Trail, the book pedestals were made possible from a Community Foundation of Burke County grant, donations from Pilot Club of Valdese and FVR. FVR volunteers installed the 16 pedestals and change out the book each month.
Plein Air Fest - Tickets on Sale
The Valdese Plein Air Fest begins when artists pickup up their canvases on Sept 9 for a full week of painting before the reception on Saturday Sept 16. Tickets are on sale now for the reception that includes artist awards, wet sale, live music, and hors d’oeuvres - $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Thanks to our sponsors for assisting with artist prize monies and other costs. $250 Level: Bob Mild and Chris Lavorata; Michael Farris/Farris Insurance; Mark Rostan. $100 Level: Alan Griffin, Hugh and Ann Blackwell, Beth and Eric Heile
Check often for the full list of the week's eventsfor the public that includes park walks, receptions, trivia, painting events that is still being updated!!
McGalliard Falls Park Workdays
Volunteers have put in over 140 hours at McGalliard Falls Park in August to spruce up the 40 year old park. Rose and Will Mueller designed, purchased supplies and installed an arch on the old monkey bars (with Sam Fitzwater's help). Other volunteers picked up trash, weed eated, cleared down brush, installed benches on the greenway, cleaned overlook, removed old timbers and exercise equipment. Volunteers: Johnny Poteat, Tom Troy, Spence Borden, Eric Heile, Linda Betancourt, Beth Heile, Ken Moore, Sgt Beck, and NCSSM students.
We need your help!! To have a place to gather at Valdese Lakeside Park with tables, seats, shade, views...... to be with friends, family, even strangers .... to eat together, be entertained, to learn, to enjoy the outdoors..... Read More about the Project - Any amount appreciated. Donors of $1000 or more will be listed on the pavilion. Thanks to early donors Tommy and Christa Miller, and Mears Insurance Group .
Upcoming Events
Monday, August 28, 8:00 am - Clean the Cove at VLP
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 am - Free Family Fun at the Falls
Saturday, September 9, 2:00 pm - Artists Scout the Parks, walk/hike starting at McGalliard Falls Park - public welcome
Tuesday, September 12, 7:00 am - Coffee and Conversation on the Greenway starting at VLP
Saturday, September 30, 8:00 am - Spruce Up Children's Park
Saturday, October 7, 2:00 pm - Geocache Class and Hunt at VLP
Thursday, October 12, Noon - Community Covered Dish Lunch at McGalliard Falls Park with Valdese Parks and Rec Staff Invited
Thursday, October 19, 6:30pm - Celebration Among Friends at Old Rock School, FVR Annual Meeting, reception, recognizing volunteers
Saturday, October 21, all day - 1000 Mile Challenge at VLP - will add up all miles from the day's visitors
Saturday, December 30, 9:00 am - New Year's Resolution 5K & 10K at VLP Register Now
Recurring
Tuesday Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the restrooms at 6:00 pm and the group will decide the route. 3-4 miles, easy to moderate.
Wednesday Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the restrooms at 9:30 am and the group will decide the route. 3-4 miles, easy to moderate.
Friday Morning - Slow 1 Miler - on the Greenway. Meet at the restrooms at 8:30am.
Saturday Group Hike at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the restrooms at 9:00 am and the group will decide the route. 3-4 miles, easy to moderate.
1st Sunday Group Walk on the Greenway at Valdese Lakeside Park. Meet at the restrooms at 2:00 pm
Lunch & Learn - 3rd Thursday at Noon. Free lunch and speaker for adults. at First United Methodist Church Valdese - September Topic - Valdese ABC Store
We keep account listings of our donations. We will use your money as you wish! Examples include:
General Fund – This fund enables us to offer fun stuff (Picnic at VLP, Fun at the Falls, Conservation Kids), Educational Programs (Tech Sessions, Living Wills) and projects (trees at Splash Park, scorer’s tables at Fletcher Field) - and keeps us in operation
Valdese Lakeside Park – Signage, Picnic tables, benches, etc
Our mailing address is:
PO Box 994
Valdese, NC 28690
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Join us to clean up the area around the new Kayak Launch - Fishing Pier at VLP. We will come in from the land side - and if you have a boat/kayak you can work in the water. We will bag the trash and get the limbs up into the woods. Hand saws and clippers may be needed to untangle the limbs in the water.
Painting for kids - on rocks, on log slices and on canvases! Plus a free Hot Dog lunch with thanks to Bimbo Bakeries cooking the hot dogs and bringing the buns. Kids who paint on canvases can choose to have their work displayed in the Story Book Trail pedestals at Valdese Lakeside Park. This event has changed focus up due to high E.coli rates in the creek. We will not have the usual educational creek program nor the Duck Derby race. We will keep all activities under the shelter as not to encourage kids to play in the creek.
The current book on the Valdese Lakeside Park Story Book Trail is from local artist/illustrator Jana Farris. Chicken on the Moon follows a chicken's dream of being an astronaut. Located on the Meditation Point Trail, the book pedestals were made possible from a Community Foundation of Burke County grant, donations from Pilot Club of Valdese and FVR. FVR volunteers installed the 16 pedestals and change out the book each month.
Volunteers have put in over 140 hours at McGalliard Falls Park in August to spruce up the 40 year old park. Rose and Will Mueller designed, purchased supplies and installed an arch on the old monkey bars (with Sam Fitzwater's help). Other volunteers picked up trash, weed eated, cleared down brush, installed benches on the greenway, cleaned overlook, removed old timbers and exercise equipment. Volunteers: Johnny Poteat, Tom Troy, Spence Borden, Eric Heile, Linda Betancourt, Beth Heile, Ken Moore, Sgt Beck, and NCSSM students.
We need your help!! To have a place to gather at Valdese Lakeside Park with tables, seats, shade, views...... to be with friends, family, even strangers .... to eat together, be entertained, to learn, to enjoy the outdoors..... 
We keep account listings of our donations. We will use your money as you wish! Examples include:
