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CIVIC CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS 2NC MOUNTED INFANTRY:
Re-enactors devoted to promoting an authentic portrayal of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War. d.smith7363@gmail.com, 2ncmi@windstream.net, 2ncmi.org, 200 Woodland Dr., Columbus, NC 28722.
AARP/POLK COUNTY CHAPTER 2182: Sponsors Tax-Aide (free tax preparation) and 55/Alive Safe Driving Course. Call Polk County Library for tax aide information, 828-894-8721.
ADAWEHI WEALTH CENTER:
Adawehi is a thriving intentional community built around health and wellness. Adawehi includes several residences, a conference, a conference center, organic grocery store, greenhouses, holistic health practitioners, wellness classes, walking trails, and more. 93 Adawehi Lane, Columbus, NC, 28722. Terri Morriin 828-894-5260 terri@ adawehi.com 96
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AFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAM USA / POLK COUNTY CHAPTER:
Sponsors a high school foreign exchange program. afs.org, PO Box 100, Tryon, NC 28782.
AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE (ARES):
Voluntary organization of licensed radio amateurs who have registered their capabilities and equipment to provide communications as a public service to the community in the event of a disaster. Richard Day, 828-606-6922, polkcounty.org select the ham radio link,
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN TRYON AREA BRANCH:
AAUW promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive Societal change. President- Ludith Wirving 828-817-3436
AMERICAN LEGION POLK COUNTY MEMORIAL POST #250:
Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Post located at 43 Deport St. in Tryon. Membership is open to relatives of Veterans and supports the activities of the American Legion. Contract Cindy Worrel, President, ncalpost250@ gmail.com, 43 Depot St., Tryon, NC 28782, 828-440-1113 polkcounty.org/veterans pages/american legion post 250Auxiliary, Facebook/NCPost250.
AMERICAN RED CROSS POLK COUNTY CHAPTER:
Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Allison Trask, 828-894-2700 or 828-258-3888, PO Box 807, 231 Ward St., Columbus, NC, 28722.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS:
The BBBS mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth and help the children served reach their full potential. 828-859-9230, polk@bbbswnc.org, bbbswnc. com
CHILDREN’S THEATER FESTIVAL:
Also known as Super Saturday, the theater festival is a day-long festival in March presenting high-quality performances in puppetry, drama, magic, music, mime, dance and storytelling. P.O Box 422 Tryon, NC 28782 828-283-0379 tryonsupersaturday.com,
COMMUNITY CHORUS:
Singers from the surrounding area provides two concerts each year. PO Box 54, Tryon, NC 28782. carolinacommunitychorus.org,
