Badin Inn Events

The popular Pickin’ on the Porch continues every Friday night from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. This Friday, Phillip Nappier entertains. And check out the Thursday Night Fish Fry and Saturday night Karaoke. All these events are open to the public. Come ’sit a spell’ on the wide porches of the Inn overlooking the beautiful scenery of manicured fairways and rolling hills.

Better Badin Events

The Best of Badin Festival, now in its 17th year, continues to attract thousands of visitors. This two day festival is scheduled for September 16th and 17th. New this year is the Better Badin Golf Tournament scheduled for September 8, 2011.

Uwharrie Rentals Twila’s Thrifts and Gifts Shop on Falls Road, Badin has joined with Curt Dorsey and God’s Country Outfitters of Albemarle to form Uwharrie Lake Rentals to rent canoes and kayaks for use on the area’s lakes. Curt Dorsey is now a qualified River Guide providing tours of Badin Lake and Falls Reservoir for groups of 8 to 10 kayakers and canoeists. Dorsey’s leisurely 4 hour tours include information about the area’s history, the dams and the Hardaway site.

The Cottage House

Vanessa Mullinix, owner of The Cottage House announces that she is bringing in new items weekly. Located on Falls Road, the business adds an attractive element to the downtown block of Badin with its sidewalk rocking chairs, flower boxes and gaslights. Stop in to browse, buy and chat. Vanessa loves company. Great Looks Donna Johnson, Great Looks stylist, announced that she is hiring a nail specialist in December. The Falls Road beauty salon across from the Badin Museum will then offer full service hair and nail service.

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.

Dough Bro Bistro Badin’s newest café, situated on Falls Road, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm when lunch is served family style. Catering and local food delivery is available. The café is owned and operated by Lisa Coone, a native of Aquadale and now a Badin resident. “We make all our own bread and use only fresh ingredients,” says Coone. “Come see us.”

The popular Pickin’ on the Porch continues every Friday night at the Badin Inn from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. August 5th: Eden’s Gate August 6th: Brandon Snow August 12th: Eversole Brothers August 19th: Brandon Snow August 26th: Stone Mountain

August 5-7: Member/Guest Tournament

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. The Badin Inn Welcomes New General Manager, Arthur Jeffords Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Jeffords got his first job at Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC, through Wallace Palmer, brother of Badin’s golf star, Johnny Palmer. “Perhaps I can now give something back to the home of the Palmers,” says Jeffords.

Uwharrie Rentals Twila’s Thrifts and Gifts Shop on Falls Road, Badin has joined with Curt Dorsey and God’s Country Outfitters of Albemarle to form Uwharrie Lake Rentals to rent canoes and kayaks for use on the area’s lakes. Curt Dorsey is now a qualified River Guide providing tours of Badin Lake and Falls Reservoir for groups of 8 to 10 kayakers and canoeists. Dorsey’s leisurely 4 hour tours include information about the area’s history, the dams and the Hardaway site.

Dough Bro Bistro Badin’s newest café, situated on Falls Road, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm when lunch is served family style. Catering and local food delivery is available. The café is owned and operated by Lisa Coone, a native of Aquadale and now a Badin resident. “We make all our own bread and use only fresh ingredients,” says Coone. “Come see us.”

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

Badin Inn Events The popular Pickin’ on the Porch continues every Friday night from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Don’t miss Badin Inn’s Bands and BBQ Bash on Saturday, July 2, 2011 from noon until 10:30 pm. With fresh pulled pork, a beer truck and local bands from Friday Night Pickin’ on the Porch events, this promises to be a great party. There is no admission fee. Come early and stay all day.

Uwharrie Rentals Twila’s Thrifts and Gifts 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 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.

The Cottage House

Check out Badin’s newest store, The Cottage House. This furnishings and décor specialty shop is 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.

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,

Alcoa Foundation Grants

In June of this year Alcoa Foundation announced that it has awarded grants worth $65,500 to North Carolina non-profit organizations to provide workplace training, educate students and better protect the environment. Uwharrie Community Services Development Network was awarded $18,500 to restore and enhance the West Badin Community Center, including funds to improve storefronts, purchase furniture and provide ongoing maintenance. Badin Volunteer Fire Department was awarded $5,000 for fire safety services. Alcoa Foundation was founded more than 50 years ago and is one of the largest corporate foundations in the United States.

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.

School Calendar01/17/11 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 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