Veterans Appreciation Cruise-In May 3

The semi-annual Veterans Appreciation Cruise-In, hosted by the Lincolnton Lions Club and the Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton, will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cars and trucks produced in or before 1974 are welcome. Special guest "Radical Ronnie" Proctor will have his 1967 Super Chevy II at the event.

A $2 flag donation is requested. Please, no cars before 12:30 p.m.

United Way & DDA Launch Volunteer Lincolnton

The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton (DDA) and United Way of Lincoln County have joined forces in launching Volunteer Lincolnton, a community-wide volunteer center, in coordination with National Volunteer Week.

The center will have two distinct presences - one in the offices of United Way of Lincoln County, located at 206 East Main Street in downtown Lincolnton, the other online at www.volunteerlincolnton.blogspot.com. Positions will be posted on the Web site with information for interested volunteers to contact the non-profit groups directly; however, potential volunteers may also complete an application in-person at the volunteer center to be matched with organizations whose needs most directly correlate with the applicants' skills and interests.

Positions are available with a variety of organizations, including Helping Hands Health Clinic, Girl Scouts of the Piedmont Council, and A Place to Grow, and range from clerical work to yard work.

If you are interested in volunteering or having your volunteer opportunities listed, visit www.volunteerlincolnton.blogspot.com.

Hog Happenin' Featured in Every Day with Rachael Ray

Lincolnton's own Hog Happenin' BBQ & Bike Fest is featured in the May edition of Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine. Turn to the "Festivals" feature toward the back to see what Every Day with Rachael Ray editors chose to highlight about Hog Happenin' and several businesses in Lincolnton.

Farmers Market Opening Day April 18

The downtown Lincolnton location of the Lincoln County Farmers Market is set to open Saturday, April 18th, at 7:00 a.m. The NC Cooperative Extension expects to see onions, lettuce, sweet potatoes, eggs, bedding plants, baked goods, goat's milk products, and more on Opening Day.

The Farmers Market is located at 225 West Water Street, in downtown Lincolnton. For more information, visit Lincoln Fresh Finds or call the Cooperative Extension at (704) 736-8452.

Gala Photos Now Online

Photos from the Main Street Gala & Better Downtown Awards at Wampum Landmark Tavern are now available online. To access the photos click here, or visit www.tindallsphotography.com and click on "view your photos now." The event is labeled as "Wampum Landmark Tavern DDA Gala 2009."

DDA would like to thank Tindall's Professional Photography for documenting the event. If you are interested in obtaining a photo from the event, please contact the studio directly at (704) 748-1998.