Resilience and Reflection Ceremony
Hurricane Helene Resilience & Reflection Ceremony 9/27/25
McDowell County, in partnership with the City of Marion and the Town of Old Fort, invites the community to a Resilience and Reflection Ceremony marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene on Saturday, September 27th starting at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at Old Fort Elementary located at 128 South Mauney Ave. in Old Fort. Join us as we honor the strength and resilience of our community, remember the lives forever changed, and look ahead with hope and unity.
Blue Ridge Recovery Rally
Blue Ridge Recovery Rally at the Historic Carson House. From 4-8pm on Sept 20th! Lots of fun for everyone!! The evening will end with a concert so bring chairs!!
1st Annual WNC Recovery Rally
1st Annual WNC Recovery Rally: Pack Square Park
Questions? Email wncrecoveryrally2025@gmail.com
MPSA Recovery Walk
Sept 5th is our Recovery Rally at the Greenway from 6-8pm.. Pelicans Snowball will be there too
Overdose Awareness Day
We come together as one community, united in action against overdose. Join MATCH and local partners for an evening of remembrance, hope, and healing. Together, we can break the stigma and build a stronger, recovery-focused community
Back to School Resource Fair
Don’t miss this fun event hosted by MATCH and West Marion, Inc
🎒✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🎒
It’s almost time for one of our favorite events of the year!
📅 Thursday, August 21st
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Addie’s Chapel – 201 Ridley St Marion, NC 28752
Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and back-to-school excitement!
✅ FREE backpacks filled with school supplies
🌭 Hotdog cookout
🎈 Inflatables & games
🎁 Giveaways, Vendors, and more!
Summer THRIVE: McDowell Tech
Join us at the Marion Tailgate Market for FREE Summer fun! This week’s host: McDowell Tech! come learn more about their services and have some fun at Summer THRIVE!