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HOPE TOWN CRIER
Look for the Helpers
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,” Mr. Rogers famously advised, “my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” I've been finding a bit of comfort in this advice. In our own community...
Supply Distribution Line
Kudos to the hardworking school employees and local police for getting student lunches disturbed and iPads for e-learning. The distribution line on the east side of the square appears to be running very smoothly. Thanks for all you do for Hope!
Park Closed
Yellow caution tape is now blocking access to all of the playground equipment and shelter house. The park on the square is closed. This is unprecedented.
Flat Rock Haw Creek Conservation Club Fish Fry Cancellation
Due to the recent social distancing recommendations the Flat Rock Haw Creek Conservation Club Fish Fry scheduled for Saturday March 21st is cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a future date. Be well and stay safe, Hope.
Main Street Meeting Cancelled
The Main Street of Hope monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday March 12th has been cancelled due to a recommendation by the CDC that all meetings of twenty or more people be cancelled. There is also an expected lack of attendance due to spring break travel. The next monthly meeting will …
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Cookie Drive!
There is a Girl Scout selling cookies on the West side of the square facing Main Street! Get them while you still can!
Activity at Shaton's
The town crier spies boxes being moved out of the now empty Shaton's into a trailer. Who knows what is happening there?
Town Council Meeting
There is a town council meeting Tuesday March 10th at 5:30 pm.
Community Center Annual Meeting
The Community Center of Hope will be having their annual meeting and dinner at the Hope Moravian Church on Thursday March 5th at 6:00. The public is welcome to attend and see the difference they are making in the community.
Boggstown Cabaret Returns
Housed in a building that was built as a Redman’s Lodge in 1873, the two-story building that now houses the Boggstown Cabaret has had many incantations, as have most buildings its age. It has been home to a barber shop, a men’s athletic club and a grocery store.
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Sunshine!
The sun is out and the town is picking up trash in the park. This Hopean can't wait for warmer weather and more activity in our beautiful green space!
Barb Johnson's Celebration of Life
A celebration of life reception for Barb Johnson will be held Friday February 28th from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Hauser High School gymnasium. A private family interment will take place a later date.
The Real Pioneer Woman
Hollywood may have the Pioneer Woman, but Hope had Barb Johnson. My generation remembers Barb Johnson for her wonderful work as a teacher at Hope Elementary. Even if you did not have her as a classroom teacher, her influence reached far outside those four walls. She lead so many children …
Hauser Alumni Banquet
Work began planning the 2020 Hauser alumni banquet last night. The banquet will be held at the field house on Saturday May 16th at 6:00 pm. This year's twenty five year sponsor is the class of 1995. The featured fifty year class is the class of 1970. Save the date …
New Boutique Coming
Hope's own Ja-Vonda Brown will be opening her very own boutique, Dandeline Boutique, inside of Willow Leaves. This shopaholic can't wait for a local shopping option! Here's wishing her luck. We are always excited to welcome more retail to Hope!
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