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Harris Brothers to Play at Rotary Jam Fundraiser for Education

Hickory Sunrise Rotary Club is delighted to announce that popular local band The Harris Brothers will play at the Rotary Jam event on May 17th 2014.

“Americana” is often used to describe their style, but the Harris Brothers just call it music. Their sound is heavily influenced by traditional blues and Appalachian mountain music, jazz, country, and rock n’ roll. No matter what the Harris Brothers play, be it originals or old favorites, they have a special way of making the music their own; it’s stripped down, intense, and real, with no gimmicks.

The Rotary Jam will raise money for scholarships for deserving local youth, while providing a wonderful night of music and fun for all the family. Tickets are just $25 and include entertainment and a barbecue dinner. A variety of craft beers will be available, as well as other refreshments.

When: May 17th 2014, 4 – 8 p.m.

Where: The Warehouse, 18 2nd Street SE in downtown Hickory

Why: To raise money for scholarships for deserving local students – and enjoy good music in a great atmosphere

Tickets available from: Any member, or call Gavin at 828-464-1565828-464-1565 or Bob at 828-303-0057828-303-0057. Or email us, tell us how many tickets you need and we’ll hold them for you at the door.

Hickory Sunrise Rotary Gathers Bags for Moldova Orphanage

Members of the Hickory Sunrise Rotary Club have participated in the “Face of the Child Project” through Little Samaritan Mission since its creation and development in 2001 by a young college student from the United States. After visits to Moldova and to the orphanages, the student believed that the children longed for something personal and individualized. Each year, Club members receive a child’s name and photo so that the bag can be made unique for that child. The bags include new clothes, shoes, hygiene items, and school supplies. Later this year, Club Member Richard Tucker will visit with the children in the orphanage that Hickory Sunrise has sponsored.

Carolina Cycle Challenge Raises $50,000 and More

At the club meeting of December 4th, Bill Shillito presented a check for $50,000 raised by the recent Carolina Cycle Challenge. Together with the other Catawba County Rotary Clubs, Hickory Sunrise participated in running this highly successful event, which thanks to matching grants from the Levine foundation among others, raised over $100,000 for pediatric cancer research. We look forward to building on this success at next year’s event. Bill (left) is seen here with the Hickory Sunrise members on the organizing committee, Bob Rinehart and Mark Bumgarner.