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HOPE TOWN CRIER
Mother's Day Lore
I hope everyone had a happy Mother's Day yesterday. It can be a difficult day for some who have lost their mother, lost a child, never had a chance to be a mother or have a strained family relationship. In honor of mother's day instead of focusing on loss and …
Signs of Life
It is May 1st. The grass is being mowed at the Holland estate, which is proper. Barb Johnson told me it was in writing the grass not be mowed before May 1st because of the grape hyacinths and other flowers. The hyacinths provide such a beautiful riot of color in the …
Living History
I feel Barb Johnson, nudging me, telling me these are interesting times that need to be recorded and documented. There is no doubt we in Hope are living through history in the making...
Alumni Banquet Cancelled
The Hope - Clifford - Hauser annual alumni banquet originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020 has been cancelled for this year.
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...
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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 …
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!
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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.
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!
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