Friends of Founders Park: Our goal is to Protect, Inform and Represent Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.
Mission Statement: The mission of Friends of Founders Park, Inc. is to generate, organize and apply financial resources and volunteer resources for the maintenance, improvement and protection of Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in cooperation with the Town of Highlands, North Carolina.
Park Use Primary Use – In daytime, use as downtown retreat for workers and visitors - Sitting, meeting, picnicking and relaxing. Town of Highlands Wi-Fi is provided.
Secondary Use – Events such as concerts, ice skating, arts and crafts, market days, non-profit fundraisers, sponsored gatherings and festivals.
Mission Statement: The mission of Friends of Founders Park, Inc. is to generate, organize and apply financial resources and volunteer resources for the maintenance, improvement and protection of Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in cooperation with the Town of Highlands, North Carolina.
Park Use Primary Use – In daytime, use as downtown retreat for workers and visitors - Sitting, meeting, picnicking and relaxing. Town of Highlands Wi-Fi is provided.
Secondary Use – Events such as concerts, ice skating, arts and crafts, market days, non-profit fundraisers, sponsored gatherings and festivals.
SATURDAYS ON PINE
Come join the fun on Saturday evenings, 6-8 PM June to September. Bring your chairs, blankets, picnic items, family and friends. Sit in the open air and hear your favorite music echo through the air.
Sponsored by members of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Come join the fun on Saturday evenings, 6-8 PM June to September. Bring your chairs, blankets, picnic items, family and friends. Sit in the open air and hear your favorite music echo through the air.
Sponsored by members of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Friends of Founders Park expand patio and request town resources for maintenance
Plateau Daily News article
Plateau Daily News article
Thank you for your generous contributions in the past to complete Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park that serves as a place for picnics, time with family, community events and provides quiet time amid the bustle of a busy shopping area. The park is now a “centerpiece” of community gatherings and a showcase where many visitors, seasonal and year-round residents gather. Our organization, Friends of Founders Park, serves our community to protect, inform and represent the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. We provide for many aspects of park maintenance including annual flower color, replacement of storm damaged items, and pruning. General upkeep and design guidance is provided to insure the park remains a high quality environment for public use. The items we provide are not included in the general maintenance provided by the Town of Highlands. Also, 100% of all donations are used for the park’s maintenance and any capital projects that may arise.
Again, thank you for your support. Your donation to the Friends of Founders Park, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is tax deductible. Our Federal Tax ID number is 47-4144794. Please join in this worthwhile effort to maintain our town central park that makes our town a great place to live or visit.
Again, thank you for your support. Your donation to the Friends of Founders Park, a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization, is tax deductible. Our Federal Tax ID number is 47-4144794. Please join in this worthwhile effort to maintain our town central park that makes our town a great place to live or visit.
One hundred percent of the proceeds will provide funds for the benefit of the
Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park including providing color and ongoing care for
the Park. All donations to Friends of Founders Park, a 501 (c) 3 organization, are
tax-deductible.
Printable (mail-in) Form for Sponsorship - here
REACHING OUR GOAL FOR THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE PARK!
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Online Ticket Sales are no longer available. Tickets may be purchased at: The Dry Sink, 450 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741 -- (828) 526-5226 ~~~~~~~ If you either purchased tickets online or made special arrangements to pick up your Dinner Tickets. Your tickets will be at a “Will Call” Table which is a separate table than for guests that have a Regular Ticket. All that you need to do is give your name to either Gary Wein or Julie Schott who will have your tickets in an envelope. The Doors open at 5:00 PM and your tickets will be ready. We hope that you have an enjoyable evening. ~~~~~~~ ~~ SAVE THE DATE ~~ June 15, 2019 Friends of Founders Park, Highlands, NC. Drink sales begin at 5 O'Clock $5 Wine and Beer Tickets Available at the Plaza Dinner & Drinks 6 - 8 O'Clock $60 Ticket includes tasty Low Country Boil Dinner, (chicken available), Dessert and Two Drinks. Tickets will be available at the Plaza. |