Teens Making a Difference Badin’s Teens Making a Difference will hold a reunion banquet, “Reuniting the Past by Uniting the Present,” at 6:30 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Ike’s Westbrook Community Center, 507 Roosevelt Street, Badin. The speaker is Larry Terrell Watkins.

Uwharrie Rentals Twila’s Gifts and Thrifts Shop on Falls Road, Badin has joined with God’s Country Outfitters of Albemarle to form Uwharrie Lake Rentals to rent canoes and kayaks for use on the area’s lakes.

The Cottage House Check out Badin’s newest store, The Cottage House. This furnishings and décor specialty shop will open Thursdays and Fridays from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Badin Inn Events The popular Pickin’ on the Porch continues every Friday night from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. June 3, 2011 will feature Brandon Snow. Every Thursday is Karaoke Night from 7 pm until 11:30 pm. Badin Inn’s Bands and BBQ Bash, cancelled due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Saturday, 2 July , 2011. Watch for details about this event in coming editions of the Villager.

The Sunshine Club Badin’s inter-denominational seniors group meets at 10:30 am on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the fellowship hall of the Badin Baptist Church. Bring a covered dish and one dollar.

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Great Looks Want to have great looks? Drop by and see Donna Johnson at Great Looks, Badin’s own hair stylist for men and women located across from the Badin Museum and behind the Post Office,

Sewer Plant Road Some folks were sorry to see the rusting Alcoa water tower bite the dust. Others, no doubt, will miss this first street sign a visitor sees as he drives into Badin. Take a last fond look. Come July, it too will bite the dust and be replaced by a charming new name.

Badin Inn HappeningsThe following events are open to the public at no charge. Food and drink may be purchased on site. The popular Pickin’ on the Porch continues every Friday night from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Next Friday features Brandon Snow . Every Wednesday is Trivia Night from 5:30 pm. Play as a team or an individual. The event is free and there are prizes for the winning team. Every Thursday is Karaoke Night from 7 pm until 11:30 pm. St. Patrick’s Day will see an Irish celebration. Check it out. The Sunshine ClubBadin’s inter-denominational seniors group meets at 10:30 am on the fourth Tuesday of every month in the fellowship hall of the Badin Baptist Church. Bring a covered dish and one dollar. Badin Garden ClubBadin Garden Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm in the 1913 Room at the Badin Inn. This month, Dianne Roberts, master gardener from Cabarrus Garden Club, will talk with the club about herbs, their care and cultivation. The public is invited. Badin VideoA promotional video of Badin can be viewed at www.visitbadin.com. The video was made possible by a grant from the Alcoa Foundation and pro- duced by John Westbrook of JS Media1.

Badin Pee Wee T-BallYouths aged 3-5 learn basic T-Ball skills and team membership skills. Registration on March 5 and March 12 from 9 am to 11 am at Badin Fire Department. Call 704-322-1143 or 704-245-9469 for more information.

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The Badin Villager is a free monthly newsletter available on the first of the month at the Badin Post Office, the Badin Town Hall, the Badin Library and West Badin Community Center. It is also published online at www.visitbadin.com. For more information contact info@visitbadin.com EDITORIAL A New Sponsor for the Villager For four years, under the sponsorship of the Town of Badin, I wrote the Badin Bulletin. I wrote the Badin Villager for over a year under the sponsorship of the Badin Inn. A year ago this January Anne and Bill Harwood asked me to reinstate the Badin Villager. Bill found an anonymous sponsor for the coming year and the town agreed to pick up the cost of paper and printing. Bill took it on himself to print up and distribute the newsletter. It was through Anne and Bill’s efforts and their understanding of the need for a newsletter that the residents of Badin could once again read about the happenings in their town. We owe them our thanks. Beginning this year the Badin Inn will once again sponsor the newsletter, this time in partnership with the Town of Badin. With their support, the town will continue to receive the monthly Badin Villager. Bridget Huckabee. Editor.

Badin Inn Happenings The following events are open to the public at no charge. Food and drink may be purchased on site. The popular Pickin on the Porch continues every Friday night from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Friday, February 7, 2011, is Super Bowl night featuring a big screen and food and drink specials on the menu. Monday, February 14, 2011 is a Valentines Day Couples Special evening. Wednesday, February 16, 2011 is Trivia Night. Attendees can test their general knowledge skills individually or working as a team. There is a $5 fee to take the pop quizzes and prizes for the winners. Poor Man’s Supper Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 4 pm to 6:30 pm at the Badin Fire Station. Enjoy good food and the good company of your fellow Badinites at this annual event , and make a donation to benefit the worthy cause of improving Badin’s neighborhoods. The Sunshine Club Badin’s inter-denominational seniors group meets at 10:30 am on the fourth Tuesdays in January—October in the fellowship hall of the Badin Baptist Church. The November and December meeting dates vary, so look for those dates as the time approaches. Bring a covered dish, one dollar and a friend and enjoy the programs and fellowship of this cheerful group. Badin Garden Club Badin Garden Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm in the 1913 Room at the Badin Inn. Badin Video A promotional video of Badin can be viewed at www.visitbadin.com. The video was made possible by a grant from the Alcoa Foundation and pro- duced by John Westbrook of JS Media1. School Calendar 01/17/11 Holiday 01/20-21/11 Professional Days 02/14/11 Professional Day 04/1/11 Professional Day 04/22/11 Holiday 04/25-29/11 Vacation 05/30/11 Holiday 06/09/11 Last Day Badin Centennial Committee Monday, February 28, 2011 at 7 pm at the Badin Town Hall. A committee will be formed at this meeting to begin plans for Badin’s centennial celebration in 2013. Twila’s Gifts and Thrifts Twila Radford’s shop on Falls Road is accepting donations of non-perishable goods to help Badin’s needy families. “When I began this before Christmas,” says Twila, “the response was wonderful. I want to thank Badin residents for their generosity.” Twila’s Gifts and Thrifts, located next to Legends Café, sells new and used gift items and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Main Street Conference Several Badin residents and officials attended a January one day Main Street Conference in Shelby, NC geared to preparing communities for economic success. Watch for… Something new in the works for the old Roger Thomas Gallery on Falls Road.

The Sunshine ClubBadin’s inter-denominational seniors club announces new meeting days for the coming year: 10:30 am on the second Tuesday of November and December, and the fourth Tuesday of the month from January to October. Bring a covered dish, one dollar and a friend and enjoy the programs and fellowship of this cheerful group.

Badin Garden ClubThe first meeting of the Badin Garden Club is scheduled for Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at 6 pm in the 1913 Room at the Badin Inn.

Badin VideoA promotional video of Badin can be viewed at www.visitbadin.com. The video was made possible by a grant from the Alcoa Foundation and pro- duced by John Westbrook of JS Media1.

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The Sunshine Club

Badin’s inter-denominational seniors club announces new meeting days for the coming year: 10:30 A.M. on the second Tuesday of November and December, and the fourth Tuesday of the month from January to October. Bring a covered dish, one dollar and a friend and enjoy the programs and fellowship of this cheerful group. Badin Garden Club

Given Badin’s many gardens and gardeners, it’s time to restart a Badin Garden Club. Call 704-422-3873 if you are interested in joining. The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 6th, 2011 at 6 PM at the Badin Inn. Badin Video A promotional video of Badin can be viewed at www.visitbadin.com. The video was made possible by a grant from the Alcoa Foundation and produced by John Westbrook of JS Media1. School Calendar 01/17/11 Holiday 01/20-21/11 Professional Days 02/14/11 Professional Day 04/1/11 Professional Day 04/22/11 Holiday 04/25-29/11 Vacation 05/30/11 Holiday 06/09/11 Last Day

The Badin Villager is a free monthly newsletter available on the first of the month at the Badin Post Office, the Badin Town Hall, the Badin Library and West Badin Community Center. It is also published online at www.visitbadin.com. For more information contact info@visitbadin.com

Christmas Program

Badin’s annual Christmas program and Tree Lighting will take place on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 6 P.M. on the Town Green across from the Town Hall. Children from Badin School will entertain with Christmas songs. Santa Claus will arrive from the North Pole and bring Christmas treat bags for all good children.

The Sunshine Club

Badin’s inter-denominational seniors club announces new meeting days for the coming year: 10:30 A.M. on the second Tuesday of November and December, and the fourth Tuesday of the month from January to October. Bring a covered dish, one dollar and a friend and enjoy the programs and fellowship of this cheerful group.

First Annual Craft Fair

Twila’s Gifts and Thrifts Shop will hold its first annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 8 A.M. until the last customer leaves. The shop is situated on Falls Road next to Legends Café. The Fair will feature food, woodcraft, jewelry, candles, flower arrangements, Christmas decorations and much more. There’ll be a drawing for a gift at the end of the day.

Badin Garden Club

Given Badin’s many gardens and gardeners, it’s time to restart a Badin Garden Club. Call 704-422-3873 if you are interested in joining and we’ll make plans to begin in January 2011. Watch the Badin Villager for date, time and place.

The Badin Villager is a free monthly newsletter available on the first of the month at the Badin Post Office, the Badin Town Hall, the Badin Library and West Badin Community Center. It is also published online at www.visitbadin.com. For more information contact info@visitbadin.com

The Semi-Annual Town Clean-Up

 The semi-annual town clean-up is scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2010 through Thursday, October 21, 2010.  Anything not put out by the last day of pickup at 12:00 noon will not be picked up.  We will pick up appliances, tires and rims only if separated, and old furniture.  The town will not pick up cardboard or other items that are accepted at the convenience center.  Please have these separated and on the curb by 8:00 am.  Examples on how to separate items are posted at Badin Town Hall, Badin Post Office and Ike’s, and on the Badin website at www.badin.org. Items not separated will not be picked up.  If these items should remain on the curb longer than 7 days after the clean-up, you will be in violation of a town’s ordinance and could possibly be cited.

The Sunshine Club

Badin’s ever popular inter-denominational seniors club announces new meeting days for the coming year: 10:30 A.M. on the second Tuesday of November and December, and the fourth Tuesday of the month from January to October. Bring a covered dish, one dollar and a friend and enjoy the programs and fellowship of this cheerful group.

Best of Badin Festival

The main street was packed, the music good, the fireworks a blast and the vendors offered enough variety for the pickiest of people. Once again, Better Badin volunteers put in countless hours to make our town’s annual festival a success.  Go to visitbadin.com for photos of the event.

Below, Ivonia Mills, Gwyn Culp and Doug Hinson share a peaceful moment on the porch of the museum’s quad as they wait for the next influx of visitors: