Songwriters Circle - October

Burke Arts Council | 506 S. Sterling Street, Morganton, NC 28655

Community songwriting session led by singer-songwriter Michael Reno Harrell. Attendees may share original compositions and request critiques. Registration is required.

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WINSday SINGO

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OCT 8 - OCT 30

tHERSdays

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OCT 8 - DEC 17

RSAF Open Studio

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OCT 8

🧇 Stranger Things Trivia 🧇

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OCT 9 - OCT 10

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OCT 10

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OCT 10

Glen Alpine Fall Festival

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OCT 10

Fall Mini Market and Live Music at Perry's Berry's

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OCT 10

Charcuterie on Canvas Returns!!

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OCT 10 - OCT 11

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OCT 12 - OCT 20

Sidetracked Weekly Pinball Tournament

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OCT 13 - DEC 2

Public Lab Night

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OCT 14

Morganton Wednesday Mini Market

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OCT 14

Hanging Ceramic Owls: October After-School Art Club

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OCT 15

Bookstore Talk and Museum Visit

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OCT 16 - OCT 17

Halloween Craft & Movie Night

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OCT 17 - OCT 18

Great Trails State Day - 2026 Mile Challenge - Valdese

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OCT 17

October Oyster Outing 2026

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OCT 17 - OCT 18

Drexel Community Day

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OCT 22

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OCT 23 - OCT 24

The Town Tavern (Bluegrass Night)

The JackTown Ramblers will be playing on the deck next to the river. Come enjoy great food, drinks, awesome...

OCT 24 - NOV 21

Public Dig Day

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OCT 24

Boo's and Birdies: A Haunted Golf Classic for Blue Santa

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OCT 24

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OCT 28 - APR 1

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OCT 29 - OCT 30

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OCT 30

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OCT 30

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Rutherford College Trails of Treats

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