Avery's Creek Community Center and Park

06/14/2026

Our Jam Canning Class at the Community Center on June 12th was a great success! The kitchen was full!

Led by N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent Cathy Hohenstein, the group made strawberry and strawberry-blueberry jam (yum!). We enjoyed samples of the jams over biscuits and everyone left with 1- 2 jars of jam they made.

We are planning another canning class on August 22nd - maybe tomatoes? The sign up for this event will come out soon, as it will fill up quickly. And watch for another in the fall! This event is for new and experienced canners alike - lots of ideas are shared.

And don't forget to come help us tend our beautiful Garden at the Community Center on Thursday evenings. Those that help can take home produce from the garden. We may use the tomatoes we are growing there for a canning class.

06/08/2026

A reminder that the next canning class at the Avery’s Creek Community Center is this coming Friday at 5:30 pm! Hope to see you there!

Call 828-255-5522 to register!

Class fee only $10.

05/27/2026

Come volunteer at the Community Garden any time between 5-7 pm on Thursdays and take home the fruits (or in this case vegetables!) of your labor!

Location: Avery’s Creek Community Center
899 Glenn Bridge Rd SE

05/13/2026

Don’t forget that Thursdays from 5-7 pm are Community Garden volunteer hours!

Even if you only have 30 minutes or so free, come on by! We can use your help.

899 Glenn Bridge Road SE, Arden

05/05/2026

The next canning class is planned!

Friday, June 12th 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Hands on fruit jam!

Sign up now to ensure your spot as space is limited.

Class fee: Only $10

05/02/2026

Our community garden is off to a great and growing! We invite you to join us on Thursday nights from 5-7 p.m.

Supplies needed: we are in need of gardening spades, a leaf rake and a broom. If you have any of these to donate, please bring on a Thursday night.

Our location:
899 Glenn Bridge Rd SE
Arden, NC 28704

05/02/2026

Don’t forget about today’s food drive!

Drop off between 9-12

04/23/2026

Upcoming Food Drive - May 2nd 9-12

Every contribution helps.

ITEMS NEEDED
- Canned Food
- Peanut Butter
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Diapers & Wipes

04/22/2026

FOOD DRIVE Saturday, May 2nd, 9-12 to benefit the Avery’s Creek Food Pantry. Help support neighbors facing food insecurity.

Location:
Avery’s Creek Community Center
899 Glenn Bridge Rd SE
Arden, NC 28704

04/13/2026

This Saturday!

Bring a plant! Take a plant!

Saturday, April 18th 9-11 am

Coffee and donuts provided!