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Volunteerism is a great way to give back! Studies have shown, boomers at retirement tend to get more involved with nonprofits and charities for a multitude of reasons. It allows them to make new friends, share similar interests and values, and ultimately have an active role in bettering their communities near their North Carolina mountain homes.

In the mountains of Western North Carolina, a unique event is on the horizon. The “Empty Bowls: Feeding Our Neighbors” event will take place on October 22, from 11:00am until 2:00pm at William Lenoir Middle School in Lenoir, NC. Admission for the event is $25 per person.

Empty Bowls, founded in 1990-91 by a Michigan community to raise charitable funds, encourages artists and groups of all kinds to create and donate bowls. Local chefs will then prepare delicious soups and broads in these bowls, and serve a simple meal. Guests choose a bowl to use that day and are encouraged to keep this bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world.

In exchange for the meal and the handcrafted bowl, guests pay a suggested donation for each. The purpose of this event is to raise as much money as possible to feed the community’s hungry people, as well as increase awareness of hunger and related issues. One hundred percent of the meal proceeds go to Caldwell County Yokefellow.

Caldwell County Yokefellow was founded in 1968 on Christian values and a recognized wisdom in creating a unified plan for assisting the poor. The organization provides assistance to families and individuals in Caldwell County through the use of a food pantry, a thrift store, and local events. Please contact Sharon Osborne, executive director of Caldwell County Yokefellow, at 828-754-7088 for more information about the event.

If you’re wondering about all the things to do in Lenoir NC, or ways to become more involved, here you’ll find several nonprofits organizations that work to create a caring and compassionate community. Some of these nonprofits cater specifically to the needs of children and families: Robin’s Nest, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Caldwell County, provides aid to children who have been sexually and physically. Caldwell Friends provides youth with adult mentors to better assist them in becoming productive citizens. Habitat for Humanity works to build homes for individuals and families who have lost their homes due to tragedy.

Lenoir is also home to one of the best gated communities in the Western North Carolina region, The Coves Mountain River Club.  If you’re considering building a mountain home, why not explore our beautiful North Carolina mountain homes while you’re here for the Empty Bowls event? You’ll find we offer many home site options, many with a generous amount of land for sale. Buyers can choose from a private cul-de-sac estate to river frontage on the Johns River or home sites with breathtaking mountain views. There are many builder floor plans available that include everything from master suites, generous guest bedrooms, detachable garages, vaulted rooms with exposed timbers, and screened outdoor living porches.

Come meet all the friendly neighbors, tour our beautiful mountain homes, check out the lifestyle amenities, and learn about more volunteerism opportunities in our area. 

Call us at 828.754.0700 to schedule a tour!

If you’re exploring the area for the first time, ask for our 70 page complimentary Western North Carolina Visitor’s Guide which provides more information about living in the foothills.