Buchanan Dates To Remember
- Buchanan Lions Club – Members meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the North Star Restaurant. The next meeting is Thursday, May 25. For additional information or if you are interested in joining the Lions club, contact Mike Burton at 254-3345.
- Buchanan Town Improvement Society Meeting – Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the regularly scheduled meeting is moved to Tuesday, May 30 at 7 p.m.
- Buchanan Special Events Committee – Join in the planning of upcoming activities on Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Buchanan Town Hall.
Book talk at Blue Ridge Library
There will be a book talk and signing by George Smith at the Blue Ridge Library on Saturday, June 3, at 11a.m. Smith’s book, “Flying High: From Pleiku to Chu Lai,” contains stories of his experience as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Military veterans will receive free copies of the book. The library is located at 28 Avery Row on US 460 about a half mile east of the Bonsack Walmart. Call 928-2900 for directions.
‘Gardening with Children’ at Buchanan Library
School is out for the summer and parents are looking for things to do with their children. The Friends of the Buchanan Library is welcoming Debbie Ray, Master Gardener Volunteer, to the Buchanan Library on June 9 at 10 a.m. She will present a program on “Gardening with Children.” Parents and children will learn about the joys of gardening with flowers and vegetables and being outside together. Adults and their children or grandchildren are invited to attend together to this free program. The Buchanan Library is located at 19795 Main Street, 928-3005.
‘Sundaes on Sunday’ coming back June 11
The Eagle Rock Fire and Rescue Department is having “Sundaes on Sunday” again this summer. The dates are June 11, July 9, August 13 and September 10 from 3-6 p.m. Twelve toppings, whipped cream and cherries will be available. The members will also be serving hot fudge brownies and banana splits. The first scoop for sundaes is $2, and additional scoops are $1; hot fudge brownies are $5 and banana splits, $6.
