Join us for a special screening of Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, a fast-paced, entertaining, and urgent documentary by filmmaker, actor, and activist Ben McKenzie (100% on Rotten Tomatoes!).

The film pulls back the curtain on the cryptocurrency industry—tracing how a promise of financial freedom devolved into a volatile ecosystem of hype, fraud, and reckless gambling with devastating real-world consequences for everyday people. Through sharp firsthand reporting and expert interviews, McKenzie exposes how warning signs were deliberately obscured and asks a sobering question: who benefits from the chaos, and who is left to clean up the damage?

Accessible, darkly ironic, and deeply eye-opening, this film is both a cautionary tale and a call for corporate and financial accountability.

Come for the film, stay for the community discussion, and let's cut through the noise together!

Common Cause North Carolina is offering its nonprofit partner organizations and their members FREE tickets to attend, in thanks for their work. Use code READY2VOTE to redeem them here. 

WHAT: CarolinaDaze Music & Arts Festival in Boone

 WHEN: Saturday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

 WHERE: The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University (733 Rivers St., Boone, NC 28607)

 WHO: This special concert event features acclaimed indie rock artist Snail Mail, Nathan Evans Fox, and Boone’s very own barrett. The event is organized by Common Cause North Carolina, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization.

 WHY NOW: Powered by Common Cause North Carolina, CarolinaDaze is a music, arts, and civic engagement experience led by young North Carolinians working for a better “daze” ahead.

Gather and continue to get to know one another, building relationships within our growing group. Feel free to invite friends, family, or neighbors to join. This is not just for members. We will grab a few tables for those who may attend. Feel free to join us for a cocktail, or a taco, or a cocktail and a taco and more! For more information about the venue, visit their website.

Please join us! This event is open to members, nonmembers, and especially the member-curious!!

Our local Town Halls and City Council meetings generally take place the first Monday of the month in Morganton, Connelly Springs, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Hildebran, Rutherford College, Valdese. We encourage our community to attend and seek opportunities to build greater civic awareness among our membership and community. Further supporting our robust democracy in Burke County.

In honor of the artists who participated in the show, we’ll hold a closing reception on Sunday afternoon. The winner of the people’s choice award will be announced.

Activities include:

• People’s Choice Award announced

• Refreshments

• Black out poetry

Salsa night will be full of energy and fun. We’ll have Salsa music and dancing. Refreshments are in the works!

Activities include:

• Salsa dance lessons with Brittny

• More to come!

Join us for a fun night of Electronica / Trip-Hop / Indie/ Psychedelic music by Cloud Circuit from Asheville.

The Cloud Circuit sound ranges from atmospheric and moody to fun and funky with some high energy indie rock thrown in to make sure vibe is just right! Lead singer Katie McCracken provides sultry soulful vocals and the band uses a unique blend of electric and acoustic instruments on a mix of covers and originals.

Join us for Third Thursday Karaoke at Fonta Flora. More details to come…think music, voter registration, and an evening of singing your favorite tunes!

Join us for a chill evening of music and poetry, and take part in our community art project. We’re making a rainbow!

Activities include:

• Community rainbow collage art project

• Poetry reading, spoken word, and music (starting at 5:30)

Opening day is a family friendly afternoon of fun! We’ve planned fun activities for adults and children alike. We’ll be done in time for you to go catch the fireworks!

Activities include:

• Tie Dying

• Face Painting

• Music - DJ

• Pelicans SnoBalls

Tie Dying Note

We will have Indivisible Burke NC t-shirts for sale. But please feel free to bring a t-shirt with you.

Artists

Work from 30 local artists will be on display in the gallery.

The League of Women Voters of Catawba Valley is hosting the Catawba County Board of Elections Officials' Public Forum, moderated by Former Superior Court Judge Timothy S. Kincaid. The NC State Board of Elections is looking to change some rules about Absentee Voting, Photo IDs, Recounting Ballots, and Voting Sites.

Gather and continue to get to know one another, building relationships within our growing group. Feel free to invite friends, family, or neighbors to join. This is not just for members. We will grab a few tables for those who may attend. Feel free to bring a snack or pick up a Poke bowl at Ono Poke. Leashed pets are welcome as well. For more information about the venue, visit their website.

Please join us! This event is open to members, nonmembers, and especially the member-curious!!

“The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans” is a one-man presentation and performance that honors Black freedom fighters and veterans with North Carolina connections who have struggled for freedom, liberty, and equality for more than 400 years. Their sacrifices, resistance, and resilience have contributed to American democracy, even as they were denied full citizenship rights. By listening to their stories in this production, we can gain a deeper understanding of our nation’s founding ideals and draw hope to continue the work of making those ideals a reality for all, together.

The show was written and is performed by Dr. Sonny Kelly, founder of Legacy Heirs Productions. The play’s development was commissioned and funded by the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources’ America 250 NC initiative and produced by Carolina K-12 at Carolina Public Humanities, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Our local Town Halls and City Council meetings generally take place the first Monday of the month in Morganton, Connelly Springs, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Hildebran, Rutherford College, Valdese. We encourage our community to attend and seek opportunities to build greater civic awareness among our membership and community. Further supporting our robust democracy in Burke County.

With midterm elections around the corner, understanding how our democracy works is important for all citizens. Join us for our next Civics Conversation with Judges Bob & Jimmy. This time, we plan to focus on the state level. Bring your questions. 

Non-partisan, all are welcome!

Join us for our monthly Member Meeting! We'll check in with our Working Groups, discuss recent events affecting our world, and review upcoming opportunities. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never attended any of our meetings before. Learn what we’ve been working on, discover ways to get involved, and share your questions, suggestions, and ideas. And don't forget to bring a friend!

The meeting will start at 6:15 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm. Doors will open a few minutes before 6:00 pm. Pen and paper are always good to have on hand, and feel free to bring your own beverage. Quick set-up and break-down, volunteers are always welcome!

Our local Town Halls and City Council meetings generally take place the first Monday of the month in Morganton, Connelly Springs, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Hildebran, Rutherford College, Valdese. We encourage our community to attend and seek opportunities to build greater civic awareness among our membership and community. Further supporting our robust democracy in Burke County.

The daily barrage of news has us on edge, and we find ourselves wanting to fight back more and more. To make our voices heard, to peacefully protest, and to let our community and our government know we’re not going to take it anymore!

Our goal is simple: amplify our voices, increase our presence in the community, and show that Burke County stands for justice and democracy.

• Bring a Friend: Strength is in numbers! These are short, high-energy demonstrations designed to be accessible and impactful.

• Pro-Tip for Signs: Keep it short and bold. Drivers and passersby only have a few seconds to read your message. Think: "Liberty & Justice for ALL," "Defend Democracy," or "Neighbors Supporting Neighbors."

• A Note on Messaging: In keeping with our values, we ask that all signs and chants remain respectful. No vulgarity. We want our message to be heard by everyone, and staying focused on our positive, principled goals is the best way to do that.

• Safety First: To ensure everyone feels supported, each demonstration will have at least one designated Safety Captain on-site. They are there to help manage the flow of the event and keep our gathering peaceful and organized.

Know When and Where: Keep an eye on your email and our social media pages. Since these are "Pop-Ups," the locations will rotate to reach different parts of our county!

Join us for our monthly Member Meeting! We'll check in with our Working Groups, discuss recent events affecting our world, and review upcoming opportunities. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never attended any of our meetings before. Learn what we’ve been working on, discover ways to get involved, and share your questions, suggestions, and ideas. And don't forget to bring a friend!

The meeting will start at 6:15 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm. Doors will open a few minutes before 6:00 pm. Pen and paper are always good to have on hand, and feel free to bring your own beverage. Quick set-up and break-down, volunteers are always welcome!

Gather and continue to get to know one another, building relationships within our growing group. Feel free to invite friends, family, or neighbors to join. This is not just for members. Silver Fork is pulling picnic tables together and roping them off for us, though you may also want to bring your own chair. We are still investigating a food truck option, but you can also bring your own picnic fare or snack, or purchase cheese, meats, and crackers in the Tasting Room. Leashed pets are welcome as well. For more information about the venue, visit their website.

Please join us! This event is open to members, nonmembers, and especially the member-curious!!

The daily barrage of news has us on edge, and we find ourselves wanting to fight back more and more. To make our voices heard, to peacefully protest, and to let our community and our government know we’re not going to take it anymore!

Our goal is simple: amplify our voices, increase our presence in the community, and show that Burke County stands for justice and democracy.

• Bring a Friend: Strength is in numbers! These are short, high-energy demonstrations designed to be accessible and impactful.

• Pro-Tip for Signs: Keep it short and bold. Drivers and passersby only have a few seconds to read your message. Think: "Liberty & Justice for ALL," "Defend Democracy," or "Neighbors Supporting Neighbors."

• A Note on Messaging: In keeping with our values, we ask that all signs and chants remain respectful. No vulgarity. We want our message to be heard by everyone, and staying focused on our positive, principled goals is the best way to do that.

• Safety First: To ensure everyone feels supported, each demonstration will have at least one designated Safety Captain on-site. They are there to help manage the flow of the event and keep our gathering peaceful and organized.

Know When and Where: Keep an eye on your email and our social media pages. Since these are "Pop-Ups," the locations will rotate to reach different parts of our county!

Our local Town Halls and City Council meetings generally take place the first Monday of the month in Morganton, Connelly Springs, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Hildebran, Rutherford College, Valdese. We encourage our community to attend and seek opportunities to build greater civic awareness among our membership and community. Further supporting our robust democracy in Burke County.