Debbe Perry 828.439.3084 Morganton/Lake James NC

Girl Scouts in Burke County, NC buried a time capsule on the Old Courthouse Lawn in 1987 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. They have recently unearthed it, 25 years later, and its contents were used in the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting in Morganton NC on March 9, 2012.

The picture above is of the Flag Ceremony, which took place on the Old Courthouse Lawn. There were speakers, a HUGE cake, and displays of the items buried. A portion of buried audio cassette tapes were played, and featured Girl Scouts in 1987 talking about what they would be doing in 25 years. A video tape placed in the capsule was also played on a computer screen.

There were probably 200 people in attendance, including Mikela Wheeler Russell, former scout and scout leader who shot this picture. There were Proclamations made by the Mayor of Morganton, NC and by the Burke County NC Commissioners, both naming 2012 as "Year of the Girl" in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. Girls in attendance could order commemorative patches, and wore pins celebrating the anniversary.

I grew up in Savannah, GA, home of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. I know there are many celebrations going on there this weekend to honor this 100th anniversary. How wonderful to learn about the celebration in my adopted hometown, Morganton, NC!

Been to Mountain Burrito yet? Located near TCBY on the "Bypass" in Morganton, NC, this cozy, comfortable eatery will remind you of a franchise you see in larger markets, Chipotle Grill, only fresher and less expensive!

I usually order the "Naked" Burrito with lettuce, tomato, rice, black beans, a little sour cream, a little guacamole, and lots of fresh salsa! Their chips are homemade and fresh, so I splurge on those, too. Top that off with water (got to save calories and carbs somewhere), and you've got a great lunch or "lupper" (late lunch, early supper)!

Try it - you won't be disappointed! And let me know what you order from Mountain Burrito!

Mountain Burrito 408 W. Fleming Drive Morganton NC 28655 Tel. 828-438-5008

MESH Gallery’s newest exhibit brings together a group of artists from Asheville, North Carolina who work and show together regularly. The Artists of Constance Williams Gallery in Asheville exhibit offers variety, with works by Jenny Mastin (a native of Burke County, working in the Asheville area with the Constance Williams Gallery), Constance Williams, Cassie Ryalls, Angelique Tassistro and Greg Vineyard. You’ll be treated to everything from expressionist encaustic paintings, clay sculpture, inspired illustrations, and ceramics.

The Artist’s Reception will be held on Friday, March 2^nd, from 6 until 8 pm at MESH Gallery, located at 114 West Union Street in downtown Morganton NC.

This reception is free, open to the public, and will give you the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Musical entertainment will be provided by special guests Moolah Temple String Band.

Join us for this fun event in Morganton NC!

Coming up this week in Morganton, NC:

North Carolina School for the Deaf students have made 1,000 ceramic bowls since the start of this school year and are sponsoring "NCSD Souper Bowls" on Thursday, February 9. 2012 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Hoffmeyer Cafeteria on the NSCD campus. Tickets are $10.00 and the purchase price includes a ceramic bowl of your choice (to keep), soup, bread, dessert, and tea. The meal may be eaten in the cafeteria or taken out. Proceeds will go to support the North Carolina Senior Deaf Community in Morganton, NC.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance by calling Dr. Linda Lindsey at (828)448-2923.

This is a wonderful way to support NCSD, have a great supper, and add to or start a collection of handmade ceramic bowls! Join us!

Just before last Halloween, I posted C'mon, Burke County NC, We Can Fill These Shelves! Well, we’re still working on it! Filling the shelves at the local food pantries has been a priority for all of us here in Burke County NC!

Today’s no exception: youth groups from area churches went house-to-house this afternoon, before the Super Bowl kick-off, collecting canned food. First Baptist Church of Morganton’s youth group, led by Tyler Roach, won the Souper Bowl of Caring challenge.

In all, 2,267 pounds of food were collected for the Souper Bowl of Caring! The real winners though, were “the hungry and the poor,” as was so aptly stated by Adam Bowling of First Presbyterian Church of Morganton.

Enjoy the game!