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Veteran’s Day Veterans banners hung last week Parade Friday, on Main Street’s new poles November 11 by MICHAEL E. POWELL
Editor michael@cfmedia.info
There will be a Veteran’s Day Parade, Honoring those who served on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. The parade will begin with all veterans meeting in parking lot between City Hall and the old BB&T bank building at 9:45 a.m. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at the Mini-Park. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe, pastor of Cherryville’s First Presby-
terian Church and a veteran himself. We will have golf carts and you can bring your own, or you can ride in your truck or car. Many plan to just walk the short distance, but you may do what you would like.
As you are driving down Main Street Cherryville be sure to look up and pay heed to the nicely colored banners floating from the new lampposts. Why, you ask? Because they pay homage to a group of men and women without whose services and sacrifices many of us wouldn’t have the many freedoms we all hold so dear in this great land of ours. I am referring to the Veterans banners showcasing the many Cherryville service members who served in the various armed forces from WWI, WWI, Korea, and Vietnam, on down to the smaller wars See BANNERS, Page 4
Chamber Board President Pete Craft says a word at the recent Peak Resources – Cherryville Business After Hours. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
Nice turnout for Business After Hours at Peak Resources Group always enjoys hosting the events, says Administrator Thompson by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
Sarah Chambers, Marketing Liaison for Cherryville’s Peak Resources, said their Thursday, Nov. 3 Business After Hours had a very nice turnout, especially in light of the fact they had not had one in a few years, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting things down for a while. Peak Resources – Cherryville’s Administrator, Kris Thompson, said, “We always enjoy hosting the Business After Hours with the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce,” adding, “…(it) is a great opportunity for the Cherryville community to get to know more about our services and allows us the privilege of showing our support for Cherryville. You can’t beat hometown friendly people! We are excited to be a part
of a great city that is keeping up with the times and making fabulous enhancements throughout the city! Cherryville keeps getting better all the time!” Chambers noted Mayor H.L. Beam and members of the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were in attendance, as were several of the city’s business men and women, all coming out for a ‘meetand-greet’, and to enjoy the great food the center’s chefs and cooks always provide for events of this nature. In addition to the Mayor, Ms. Chambers noted, “Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman, Pete Craft, addressed the crowd and expressed his gratitude to Peak Resources for hosting the event. Mr. Craft also thanked the attendees and participating businesses for their support of the Cherryville community.” A Silent Auction was held during the event with items that were provided by local Cherryville businesses, including McGinnis Furniture, Modern Printing, and CoCoBronze Tanning, being set out on a table for all to see and bid See PEAK, Page 2
City worker Jarrod Hunt works on getting the second Veterans banner onto the attachment that fits on the new downtown light poles. The city crew worked on the south side of Main Street staring out, moving their way up and down both sides of the street. (photo by MEP/the Eagle/CF Media)
14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal to be a ‘drive-thru’ event Organizers say things will start at 11 a.m., and last until 2 p.m. by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
The Saturday, Nov. 20, 13th Annual Cherryville Thanksgiving Community Meal will be held this year on Saturday, Nov. 19, starting at 11 a.m., and lasting until 2 p.m., according to its organizers. It will be a ‘drive-thru’ event, just like last year, said Tammy Campbell, organizer of volunteers for the meal. The event this year will once again held at the Post 100 American Legion building, located at 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville, with Mrs. Campbell noting it is
Volunteers hard at work at Cherryville’s 2020 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, preparing the meals that were taken to the waiting folks in the drive-through line outside the Cherryville Post 100 American Legion Building. (Eagle file photo by Michael E. Powell/CF Media) again sponsored by Food Lion. Mrs. Campbell, echoing the organizers, said it will once again be, “…basically a ‘To-Go Only’ operation,” adding also it is on a “while
supplies last/first come first serve” basis. Mrs. Campbell noted in a previous Eagle article on the event that they fed, “…838 people” and “… started running out of cer-
tain (food) items by the end (around 2 p.m.).” Campbell also stated that – at last year’s event – “Since it was all takeout, I’m not sure how many See MEAL, Page 6
Main Street hosts After-Thanksgiving Holiday Market; Small Business Saturday Event to feature Arts and Crafts vendors and local merchants Downtown Cherryville will host their second Main Street Holiday Market and Small Business Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We’ll have vendors selling all sorts of handcrafted gifts for Christ-
mas,” said David Day, Cherryville’s Downtown Director. “And, our Main Street merchants are participating and offering specials,” explained Day. “So, we’re also billing the event as Small Business Weekend” which is a national event. To add to the festivities, Day said there will be baked goods, coffee, tea, and cider for sale. Local food trucks will participate as well. “We think we’ll have a
great atmosphere for our guests,” said Day. “As always, we’ll have our Main Street decked out in Christmas decorations.” The vendors will be set up at the Cherryville mini park and in front of the Main Street/Chamber office on Main Street. Adding to the atmosphere, the nearby and newly renovated Heritage Park will be open and decorated for Christmas. Featuring restored historic buildings from the turn of
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the last century, the park showcases Cherryville’s rich heritage. Vendors wishing to participate should contact Mary Beth Tackett or David Day at the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce, by calling (704) 435- 3451. More information will also be on the cityofcherryville.com and Cherryville Main Street Facebook page.
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